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 Swank and upscale club |
3553 St-Laurent Boulevard (Near Milton) Montreal, QC H2X 2T6 Canada +1 514 287 9331 |
Upscale is the operative word for this swank pool club with two locations—one on St-Laurent Boulevard, and the other on ritzy St-Denis Street. The St-Laurent site offers 20 high-quality tables, a pool pro-shop and a kitchen open late into the night. You can get a membership and play for free from 11am-5pm. It is perfect for the pool player looking to cash in on the scene. Second location at 4175 St-Denis St (+1 514 884 3929). Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Chicken and ribs |
1201 Guy Street (Near René-Lévesque) Montreal, QC H3H 2K5 Canada +1 514 931 3811 |
This huge, venerable chicken and ribs joint is a Montreal institution if ever there was one. A favourite for casual business lunches or pre-hockey game dinners, no one leaves with clean fingers. Various chicken and rib combination specials run and are served with speed and aplomb. Although it can be loud and cramped, and the decor is hilariously tired, it is still surprisingly difficult not to have a good time. It may not suit everyone's tastes, but it's definitely worth a shot. Second location at 3300 Sources Boulevard, near Brunswick, +1 514 683 0225. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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California/Eurasia mix |
1310 de Maisonneuve Boulevard E (Near de la Visitation) Montreal, QC H2L 2A5 Canada +1 514 526 4940 |
Boasting California and Eurasian influences, this East End restaurant is an oasis of yellow and green whimsy in the midst of urban grayness. It offers everything from smoked salmon wrapped in tortillas to Thai shrimp in peanut sauce and blackened swordfish with pineapple salsa. Prices are moderate, with dinner for two, before drinks, running between CAD40 and CAD55. A solid wine list is offered. Cocktail lovers should sample the numerous, Jello-Bar-brand martinis. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Famous breakfasts and brunches |
93 Mont-Royal Avenue West (At St-Urbain) Montreal, QC H2T 2S5 Canada +1 514 849 8883 |
Consistently voted Montreal's best brunch spot, this legendary diner is a must-visit, provided that you can deal with enormous weekend queues. Beauty's is neither hip nor health-conscious, but for wonderfully prepared breakfast standards it has few equals. Piles of fresh fruit accompany every meal, though regulars have been known to leave it on the plate. On Sundays, aim to arrive before 10am or expect to wait upwards of an hour in line. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Buzzing all day |
5500 Monkland Avenue (Near Girouard) Montreal, QC H4A 1C7 Canada +1 514 481 6075 |
Known for its wide range of breakfast options and big lunch and dinner menus, this combination restaurant and bar in Montreal's West End is a favorite hangout for those wanting to be seen. Culinary influences are also wide-ranging: Cajun, Creole, Mexican and Thai among them. Given the culinary influences, you know that the menu will provide you with lots of choices, from breaded chicken to grilled shrimp. Service is leisurely. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Jazz legend |
2060 Aylmer Street (Near President-Kennedy) Montreal, QC H3A 2E3 Canada +1 514 842 8656 |
This legendary jazz club occupies a particularly bleak corner in downtown Montreal, but the atmosphere inside (and on the terrace in summer) is anything but cold. Patrons feast on barbecued chicken, ribs and other pub-grub favourites while relaxing to the tunes of any number of local jazz outfits. It isn't cheap, it's more than a little touristy, the jazz is hardly cutting-edge and on weekends it can be impossibly crowded—still, Charlie Biddle's place is as revered an institution as Ben's Deli or Moishe's. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Oozes charm and warmth |
1362 Greene Avenue Montreal, QC H3Z 2B1 Canada +1 514 939 6451 http://www.bistroontheavenue.com/ |
A bustling fixture on Greene Avenue, this bistro aims for New York and comes up about half-way between the Big Apple and downtown Montreal. With polished brass décor and a long oak bar—a great place to eat alone—this is one of the west end's best known dining spots. The menu is vaguely French but could also be seen as upper class pub grub. Salads and other appetizers (roasted camembert) give way to pastas, meat and seafood dishes (Mussels Marinière). The wine list is similarly reasonable. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Dependable pub grub |
3872 St-Laurent Boulevard (Near Bagg) Montreal, QC H2W 1Y2 Canada +1 514 843 7283 |
This neighbourhood pub-cum-restaurant features a bizarre Tex-Mex décor, cheap beer, excellent pub grub and a cheerful atmosphere. The menu reveals few if any surprises, focusing on standards like rib steak, grilled chicken and a variety of brochettes (chicken, shrimp, filet mignon). All come with heaping side orders of rice, French fries, salad and bread. Though located in the heart of the trendy Plateau, this more blue collar spot practically bursts at the seams on Friday nights with office parties and other large groups. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Terrace at its best |
3990 St-Urbain Street (At Duluth) Montreal, QC H2W 1T7 Canada +1 514 842 3110 http://www.santropol.com/ |
Amid a ramshackle décor of mismatched furnishings and 25 years of knick-knacks, this western-Plateau institution serves gargantuan gourmet sandwiches to a crowd of students, bohemian types and a few tourists. The backyard terrace is perhaps its most delightful feature. Vegetarian sandwiches dominate (the Killer Tomato, with fresh and sundried tomatoes, garlic, cream and cottage cheese), but carnivores can try to wrap their mouths around the towering St-Urbain Corner (chicken, cream and cottage cheese, honey, nuts and olives, CAD8.25). No alcohol is served; try the fruit drinks and herbal teas. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Popular and hip |
3581 St-Laurent Boulevard (Near Milton) Montreal, QC H2X 2T6 Canada +1 514 849 3855 |
The main attraction here is the breakfast, which apart from being an incredible value is served until 4p on weekends. For lunch and dinner expect solid, standard continental fare with vaguely Italian overtones, complemented by pleasantly eclectic décor and music. Main courses, including burgers, pasta and grilled dishes, top out at around CAD15. The crowd is basically the same all day (hip, but not unbearably so) but its attitude changes with the music, and things get much rowdier as the night wears on. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Breakfast theme |
1425 Stanley Street (Near Ste-Catherine) Montreal, QC H3A 1P4 Canada +1 514 286 6171 http://www.chezcora.com/ |
This extremely popular breakfast chain has more than 20 locations on the island. Offering well-above-average quality and huge portions, the menu includes choices for both the health-conscious and for those who eat as if they are heading to the woods. Dishes include the usual bacon and eggs, crepes, waffles and maple syrup on each table. Specials start at around CAD5 for a basic two-egg platter and go up to CAD12 for the lumberjacks. The bright color scheme and friendly service make it a perfect place for kids. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Claude Postel |
75 rue Notre-Dame Ouest Near rue St-Sulpice, Around Town Montréal, QC H2Y 1S5 Canada +1 514 844 8750 http://www.claudepostel.com/ |
Drop by for breakfast, lunch or just to satisfy that untimely hunger pang. With the Vieux-Montréal just a stone's throw away, the crowd mainly consists of tourists and also clerks and lawyers who drop in for lunch from nearby offices. Sandwiches made with the freshest of breads are on offer. Enjoy your coffee with a pick from the variety of pastries and pâtés available. Simple no-fuss American cuisine features on the short menu consisting of three-course meals. A prix-fixe menu is also on offer with entrées, such as Braised Veal and Poached Salmon to feast on. Tone down the heat in summer with an ice cream from this café - an eclectic range of flavors for you to choose from. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Well-known local chain |
5041 Sherbrooke Street West (Near Victoria) Montreal, QC H4R 1S8 Canada +1 514 369 4840 http://www.dagwoods.ca/ |
This local chain takes the submarine sandwich to new heights of quality, freshness and variety. Slightly higher prices cover the cut-to-order meats and fresh vegetables, not to mention friendly service and pleasant, wood-trimmed décor. This Westmount location is the original. All the usual varieties (various cold cuts, tuna, etc.) are available in two sizes, on fresh-baked white or whole wheat bread, and with a huge variety of toppings and sauces. Expect to pay between CAD5-9 for a sandwich with drinks and chips. Cash only. Numerous other outlets include 1627 Ste-Catherine Street West (+1 514 932 1570). Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Tasteful and simple |
4510 Parc Avenue (At Mont-Royal) Montreal, QC H2V 4E3 Canada +1 514 276 8525 |
This neighbourhood institution is best known for its well-prepared breakfasts and lunches, and has been at the same location since 1950. Offering a lunch counter and booths, they have recently doubled their previously cramped capacity. Fancier combinations of crepes, sausages, waffles and eggs. Prices for fixed daily lunch specials vary and include roast leg of lamb, pasta, fillet of chicken or fillet of sole. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Eclectic sandwiches |
3647 St. Laurent Boulevard Montreal, QC H2X 2V5 Canada +1 514 840 9000 |
If you enjoy creative sandwiches that are a little off the beaten path, you have come to the right place. An eclectic selection is offered amid an ambience that is both jazzy and bubbly. The décor is warm and inviting, with a view of the kitchen behind a glass wall. Sandwich ingredients include eggplant, Brie, sprouts, spinach, pancetta and various cheeses, as well as more traditional cold cuts and other meats. Included are soup, fries and salad, all for under CAD15. The legendary Belgian fries of Frite Alors! are now offered. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Friendly with zing |
5850 Sherbrooke Street West (Near Draper) Montreal, QC H4A 1X5 Canada |
If the spirit of Cajun and Creole cuisine suits you, rather than a badge of authenticity, then this comfortable little space on busy Sherbrooke Street West is the spot for you. Décor is simple and tables are tight together, making for a warm, friendly place that buzzes right along. Main dishes include deliciously-textured crab cakes and grilled Shrimp Étouffe. The desserts, including an addictive bread pudding, are massive. Dinner for two, excluding wine and tip, comes to around CAD60. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 Goosebumps for dinner |
1037 Bleury Street (At de la Gauchetière) Montreal, QC H2Z 1M7 Canada +1 514 392 9268 http://www.maisonhantee.qc.ca/ |
This restaurant is one-of-a-kind in Montreal: you can eat while being frightened out of your wits during the dinner show! The dishes are strictly Canadian cuisine, with roast beef, chicken and other staples. There is a less-frightening matinee for kids between the ages of 7 and 14: a mysterious magic show filled with poetry, goose bumps and laughs. As you are led to your seat, goblins and ghosts come out of the walls; don't be surprised if your waiter has a 'knife' stuck in his head! Review © 2007, Wcities |
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McLean's Pub |
1210 Peel Street Montreal, QC H3B 2T6 Canada +1 514 392 7770 www.mcleanspub.com |
Located in the heart of downtown Montreal, this English-style pub offers a warm and inviting atmosphere amid pleasant surroundings. The décor is traditional and designed to make you feel like you are in London. In keeping with the theme, there is plenty of imported beer on tap and the menu presents a variety of pub fare from hearty soups (CAD1.95-4.95) to fish and chips (CAD8.95). Once the meal is over, you can indulge in a friendly game of pool or toss a few darts. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Tops for hamburger |
1198 St. Catherine Street West Montreal, QC H3B 1K1 Canada +1 514 866 3233 |
Selected in a taster's contest as the best hamburger joint in Montreal, this St. Catherine Street diner has been pleasing fast food palates for more than 40 years. The food's the thing here, with ambience and décor a distant second. House specialty is the "Supreme Mr. Steer" burger with bacon and cheese, and the "Suzie Q" curly fries. Other dishes include a grilled chicken breast sandwich. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Downtown deli |
1050 de la Montagne Street Montreal, QC H3G 1Y8 Canada +1 514 931 6637 |
This is one of several delicatessen-bars on the island of Montreal hosting daily lunch specials and nightly tables d'hôte. The service is brisk and upbeat. Located a few steps away from the Bell Centre, it is perfect for a pre-game meal, business lunch or special occasion. The menu includes everything from buffalo wings to Blackened Chicken and calamari. There is also a weekend breakfast for the after-party crowd. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Incredible fries and beer |
3899 St-Laurent Blvd (Near Napoléon) Montreal, QC H2W 1X9 Canada +1 514 281 6521 |
This popular establishment has developed a loyal clientele of students and other young people who enjoy the reasonably priced burgers, sandwiches, sausages and fries with sauce. An impressive selection of imported beers complements the menu, and local draught (CAD12 pitchers) is very reasonably priced. It is just short of trendy, with chummy service and televisions you can control. Expect to pay CAD6-9 for hamburgers with huge portions of fries, which come with a choice of homemade sauces. During the day, you'll pay just over CAD3 for fries and a beer. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Stylish neighbourhood restaurant |
5555 Monkland Avenue (At Old Orchard) Montreal, QC H4A 1E1 Canada +1 514 486 5768 |
This bright, friendly Italian/Californian bistro specializes in pasta: the butternut squash-stuffed ravioli is a typically imaginative, surprisingly decadent option. Appetizers include a delightful goat cheese salad and a delicious fried calamari, and those in search of a more substantial main course can choose from the steak-frites and other rotating meat and seafood dishes. Wines are predominantly Californian and include the Woodbridge Sauvignon Blanc. The friendly, unflappable waiters deftly wade their way through the throngs at the bar. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Winner on all fronts |
2063 Stanley Street Peel Metro) Montreal, QC H3A 1R7 Canada +1 514 840 2020 |
The combination of food, beer and a chance to enhance your brew knowledge makes this recently opened "museum" a winner on all fronts. Set on two levels with the pub on the first, this pub provides a relaxing evening and a congenial atmosphere. The food is a solid cross-section of pub grub (European sausages with sauerkraut and fries), pasta and other basic offerings. One of the most popular events is the beer-tasting contest. Guess what you are tasting from four 4-ounce glasses of draught and you get a prize. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Original Irish |
1219A University Street Montreal, QC H3B 3A7 Canada +1 514 861 4448 |
Also known as "Le Vieux Dublin," this cozy spot between St. Catherine Street and de Maisonneuve Boulevard was going strong while other Irish pubs were still a twinkle in their owners' eyes. The décor is practically non-existent, but the ambience is real, with none of the hype that sometimes makes you cringe at the mention of Irish pubs. It is here that the traditionalists gather on St Paddy's, packed in tighter than sardines, to listen to authentic music or to make as much noise as possible. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Montreal's best burgers |
302 Ontario Street East (Near St-Denis) Montreal, QC H2X 1H6 Canada +1 514 842 2040 |
Known primarily for its mouth-watering hamburgers, which are huge affairs piled with all the trimmings, this Latin Quarter diner is a perfect preamble to a night out on St-Denis Street. The service is quick and friendly, and the décor, something like a friend's kitchen, contributes to a warm and comfortable experience. The menu features all your typical greasy spoon standards, prepared with far more care and expertise than you would expect. Burgers run CAD5.50-8, while the heroic club sandwich will only set you back CAD8.95. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Tiny diner with no attitude |
4177 St-Laurent Boulevard (At Rachel) Montreal, QC H1W 2Y7 Canada +1 514 844 0216 |
This tiny diner on the corner of St-Laurent and Rachel serves immaculately prepared greasy spoon standards. Breakfasts, which are served all day long, offer heaping portions of the trademark home fries and a good selection of fruit to balance things out. Lunch and dinner feature huge burgers and sandwiches. The décor is kitschy but not obnoxious, and the vinyl stools at the counter are definitely the place to be. The upbeat staff knows the regulars, most of whom wish it was slightly closer to home. Cash only. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Open 24 hours |
4520 Parc Avenue (At Mont-Royal) Montreal, QC H2B 4E3 Canada +1 514 277 3178 |
This is a favourite pizza joint among students, and does a booming delivery business to nearby McGill University. A medium all-dressed pizza will cost you around CAD12. The homey diner has also expanded into breakfast, lunch and dinner service, offering daily specials between CAD5.95 and CAD9.95. It is probably most famous for its "godlike" potatoes, which come with any number of breakfast specials. This is one of very few 24 hour restaurants on the Plateau. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Student-oriented diner |
224 Milton Street (At Durocher) Montreal, QC H2X 1V6 Canada +1 514 285 0011 |
Packed with students from nearby McGill University, this legendary greasy spoon serves up hundreds of totally uniform breakfasts all day, every day. CAD5 will get you any number of standard choices, while daily lunch specials run only a little more. The menu holds few if any surprises. The pleasant, pastel-coloured décor, which often features student artwork, is a far cry from the original, five booth hole-in-the-wall that is now just the kitchen. In summer, try the tasteful, breezy patio in back. Only cash is accepted. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Great smoked meat |
3895 St Laurent Blvd Montreal, QC H2W 1X9 Canada +1 514 842 4813 http://www.schwartzsdeli.com/ |
One of Montreal's great culinary institutions, this cramped, somewhat dingy deli makes the smoked meat (Montreal's version of pastrami) to which all others are compared. The queue can be horrendous on weekends, the service is impersonal at best, and you are likely to be shoehorned into a table with a gaggle of total strangers. That said, the classic meal of a smoked meat sandwich, fries, pickle and a Cott's Cerise Noire cola is a genuinely transcendent experience. If the line seems unreasonable, takeout is a perfect alternative. Cash only. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Upscale pool hall |
1606 St. Catherine Street West Montreal, QC H3H 2S2 Canada +1 514 934 3105 http://www.sharx.ca/ |
This upscale pool hall and bar makes its home in the basement of the prestigious Faubourg St. Catherine mall. The décor is post-apocalyptic, with exposed steel and concrete, but the ambience is comfortable and relaxed, much like the service. How popular is it? Even with 36 tables on hand you still might have to wait; but there is plenty of room at the bar and the kitchen is solid, with lots of pub grub to keep your stomach from growling. Pool prices range betweencAD9-11 per hour for two to four players. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Lunchtime favourite |
380 St. Jacques Street West Montreal, QC H2Y 1S1 Canada +1 514 288 1354 |
This pub has been a financial district institution for several generations, and caters especially to the lunchtime crowd. Secretaries, bank managers and executives all come in for the specials amid a lively atmosphere that gives them the strength to get back to work. Décor is mostly dark panelling and brass. If nothing else, you have to try the pub's famous Steerburgers. Offered here since 1962, this is a juicy delight that goes down extremely well with a cold draft. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Cheery ambience |
1449 Crescent Street Montreal, QC H3G 2B2 Canada +1 514 288 5656 http://www.thursdaysbar.com/ |
It seems like this place has been here forever, spreading its cheer to several generations of bar goers, especially younger businessmen. This is an excellent place to jump-start an evening of prolonged partying. Service is friendly and the food is good pub grub. For those settling in for the evening, there are pool tables as well as a small balcony terrace facing Crescent Street. Or you can enjoy yourself on the small dance floor, with old-fashioned and not too strenuous rock and roll. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Top-of-the-line breakfast |
950 Roy Street East (At Mentana) Montreal, QC H2L 1E8 Canada +1 514 527 8500 |
Though its claim to fame is the dozen or so kinds of toast on offer, this intimate diner just north of the Gay Village serves a breakfast that goes well beyond gimmickry. Choices range from traditional bacon and eggs (around CAD5) to a superior Eggs Benedict (CAD9), and the accompanying touches get your day off to an even better start: excellent coffee, fresh fruit and friendly service. It is particularly affecting in winter, when the tightly packed tables and enticing aromas steam up the windows. Second location at 1310 Laurier Avenue East, near Rivard (+1 514 526 5111). Review © 2007, Wcities |
