Best places to eat in Montreal

Whether you’re a foodie or just looking for the best bite for your buck, Montreal has a wide variety of restaurants for all budgets, tastes and appetites. These are a few of the classic finds that you should try depending on your mouth’s desire.

 

BEST BURGERS

 

Five Guys : 468 McGill street or 695 St-Catherine street

The portions are huge and the free peanuts will keep you occupied while you wait. Five Guys gives it to you American diner style.

 

Burger Bar Crescent : 1465 Crescent street

If you like them stacked high accompanied by a Marshmallow milkshake to wash down, this is the place to go.

 

M:Brgr : 2025 Drummond street or 408 Gilford street

If you’re willing to fork out a little more dough for a great gourmet burger (don’t forget the sweet potato fries) M:Brgr classes it up in a “build-your-own” style.

 

BEST BRUNCHES

 

Griffintown Cafe: 1378 Notre Dame West

Enjoy a cozy brunch featuring homemade pulled pork, mac n cheese and bourbon french toast in an artsy masson jar setting.

 

LGros Luxe: 3807 St-André street

An inexpensive hipster joint where the loaded Bloody Ceasar (onion rings, bacon, and yes a mini burger) is an absolute must.

 

Le Cartet: 106 McGill street

Their venue in Old Port is enchanting and their food and amazing coffee(which you can buy at their on-place boutique) is worth the price. Don’t forget the free sweet bread that you can dunk in a smooth latte as you wait.  

 

Saloon: 1333 Sainte-Catherine Est

This trendy restaurant serves large portions, a trendy vibe and colourful plates keeping true to the gay village it’s located in.

 

BEST SANDWICHES

Dagwoods: 1627 Sainte-Catherine West

If you’re on a tight budget and enjoy having your meat cut before your eyes with plenty of toppings, Dagwoods is the place.

 

Joes Panini:1404 Drummond street

Can you say 24h sandwich for 5 bucks? Need we say more?

 

Schwartzs: 3895 St-Laurent Boulevard

There’s always a line-up, but it’s part of the renowned experience. Their smoked meat on rye with a pickle is a culture, not a sandwich.

 

Centrale Burgham: 3467 Saint Laurent Boulevard

If you like it saucy and algerian, these 6 inches of paradise are perfect. Enjoy a nice twist on the fastfood sandwich with lots of choice and a guaranteed fill-er-upper.

 

 

BEST SUSHIS

Boîte Geisha: 1209 Mount Royal Avenue E

Whether you’re eating on spot or ordering to go, the ingredients are always fresh and rolled to perfection.

 

Sushi Okane: 1197 Rue Notre-Dame West

If you like them big, Okane fills them with plenty of love for you. Must try their tempura fried rolls.

 

Sushi Crescent : 1437 Crescent street

It’s a classic for large groups, all you can eat, perfect if you don’t mind a crowd and a wait.

 

Shodan Sushi : 2020 Metcalfe street

A fancy sushi twist, you’ll pay for the quality of the ingredients,the freshness of the fish the beautiful and colourful plates and the service.

 

 

BEST MEXICAN FOOD

3 Amigos : 1657 Sainte-Catherine street

It’s a festive classic that won’t break your budget, and satisfies your Mexican cravings. Not to mention their lime margaritas.

 

Tequila Taco : 2 Sherbrooke street

It’s a laid back ambiance, hole in the wall with a small menu. Enjoy home made tortilla chips and great shrimp tacos.

 

Mais: 5435 Boulevard Saint Laurent

This little joint is set in great decor, serves amazing tacos with colourful sauces and hip cocktails.

 

Grumman78:

It’s worth every penny. Finding this place is part of the fun (no spoilers) once you get there gourmet tacos and savoury tequilas, in a more than trendy decor, will make you fall in love every time.

 

 

BEST POUTINE

La Banquise : 994 Rachel street

The poutine in all its simplicity is done right. Whether you’re hitting the carbs after the bar or craving a midday cheat, it’s a classic choice.

 

Frite Alors : 3497 Saint-Laurent boulevard

As the name says it, it’s all about the fries. This place keeps their fries crispy and real.

 

Dunns:1429 Metcalfe street

Their smoked meat topped cheese, gravy and fried potatoes will get any meat lovers tongue going.

 

Poutineville: 1365 Ontario E

The mother of all poutines, if you’re into the million toppings these huge mouth-watering gray drizzled poutines will fulfill you.

 

BEST BYOB RESTAURANT

LAcadémie : 2100, Crescent street

There’s something to please all types at L’Académie, from varieties of pasta to mussels and fries, their desserts are a definite highlight.

 

Steak Frites : 200, Saint-Laurent boulevard

A classic Montreal meat and fries is best accompanied by your own favourite bottle of red. Always a hit.

 

Sushis 999: 405 Sherbrooke E

All you can eat buffet-style (aka stuff your face with fish) as you sip your own booze, what more would you want?

 

Partagez:
Laisse un commentaire