Guidebook for Montréal
Food Scene
Amazing views of the Old Port on the rooftop terrace, looking back towards the Notre Dame Cathedral in one direction, and the St. Laurent in the other. The perfect spot for an afternoon drink!
40 locals recommend
Hotel Nelligan
106 Rue Saint-Paul OAmazing views of the Old Port on the rooftop terrace, looking back towards the Notre Dame Cathedral in one direction, and the St. Laurent in the other. The perfect spot for an afternoon drink!
With a restaurant, a Japanese Itsukaya, and a rooftop terrace that has some of the best views of the old port and the city, The Place D'armes is a great place to spend the afternoon in the sun.
Hotel Place d'Armes
55 Rue Saint-JacquesWith a restaurant, a Japanese Itsukaya, and a rooftop terrace that has some of the best views of the old port and the city, The Place D'armes is a great place to spend the afternoon in the sun.
Easily one of my favourite restaurants in the city. Incredible seasonally rotating menu with custom-made drinks each week. The chefs and bartenders are all outstanding at what they do.
45 locals recommend
Le Bremner
361 Rue Saint-Paul EEasily one of my favourite restaurants in the city. Incredible seasonally rotating menu with custom-made drinks each week. The chefs and bartenders are all outstanding at what they do.
A new restaurant in the area, Le Serpent has a really good mix of lean Italian haute cuisine, with plenty of seafood and meat dishes. The ambience is as good as the food.
45 locals recommend
Le Serpent
257 Rue PrinceA new restaurant in the area, Le Serpent has a really good mix of lean Italian haute cuisine, with plenty of seafood and meat dishes. The ambience is as good as the food.
Joe Beef is a Montreal institution. This restaurant is big on the international circuit, famed for its steak and seafood.
383 locals recommend
Joe Beef
2491 Rue Notre Dame OJoe Beef is a Montreal institution. This restaurant is big on the international circuit, famed for its steak and seafood.
This restaurant is nestled in a very historic sector of the old port. The old world class extends to the culture with which they prepare their steak dishes.
135 locals recommend
Gibbys
298 Pl. d'YouvilleThis restaurant is nestled in a very historic sector of the old port. The old world class extends to the culture with which they prepare their steak dishes.
This restaurant has great ambience, and is steps from the apartment. L'Orignal has a great mix of veggie, seafood, and meat dishes, with an oyster bar and a tasting menu Mon-Thurs.
35 locals recommend
Restaurant Graziella
116 Rue McGillThis restaurant has great ambience, and is steps from the apartment. L'Orignal has a great mix of veggie, seafood, and meat dishes, with an oyster bar and a tasting menu Mon-Thurs.
Well known as the best Vegan restaurant in the city, this place is always bustling with action.
365 locals recommend
Aux Vivres Plateau
4631 Boul. Saint-LaurentWell known as the best Vegan restaurant in the city, this place is always bustling with action.
This restaurant is old port royalty, usually at the top of the list for those who enjoy great French cuisine. From tartare to octopus, lamb, duck, and veal cheek, this restaurant boasts a great menu.
53 locals recommend
Le Club Chasse et Pêche
423 Rue Saint-ClaudeThis restaurant is old port royalty, usually at the top of the list for those who enjoy great French cuisine. From tartare to octopus, lamb, duck, and veal cheek, this restaurant boasts a great menu.
This restaurant has incredible ambience and an equally impressive and balanced menu. This is also the site of North America's oldest standing nightclub. Velvet.
30 locals recommend
L'Auberge Saint-Gabriel
426 Rue St GabrielThis restaurant has incredible ambience and an equally impressive and balanced menu. This is also the site of North America's oldest standing nightclub. Velvet.
Mid priced spot with great salads and sandwiches, along with a great selection of fresh pastries and scones made in house. The weekend hotspot. Expect a line on Saturdays.
254 locals recommend
Olive et Gourmando
351 Rue Saint-Paul OMid priced spot with great salads and sandwiches, along with a great selection of fresh pastries and scones made in house. The weekend hotspot. Expect a line on Saturdays.
Amazing Argentinian meals with a flair for the dramatic. Great decor and a beautiful view down to the water. Weekend brunches include all you can drink Mimosas and make-your-own Bloody Mary's.
16 locals recommend
L'Atelier d'Argentine Vieux-Port
355 Rue Marguerite-d'YouvilleAmazing Argentinian meals with a flair for the dramatic. Great decor and a beautiful view down to the water. Weekend brunches include all you can drink Mimosas and make-your-own Bloody Mary's.
One of my favourite seafood restaurants in the city, founded by the same chef as Le Serpent. A great diversity of dishes and a calming atmosphere make this place a great spot to try out!
67 locals recommend
Le Filet
219 Avenue du Mont-Royal OOne of my favourite seafood restaurants in the city, founded by the same chef as Le Serpent. A great diversity of dishes and a calming atmosphere make this place a great spot to try out!
Entertainment & Activities
Holder
407 Rue McGillA great brunch spot in a nice warm atmosphere.