Guidebook for Montréal
Food Scene
For seafood / oyster lovers!
Perfect for a snack date! We visit this place when we're up for a chic seafood snack (Portions are small yet delicious!).
The wide variety of oysters they have to offer is very interesting and tasty! And honestly the price isn't bad for the service you get their.
The indoor is well decorated and usually calm with some light lounge music and the staff is very nice. We were in a great mood in here! And the outdoors would be fantastic for smokers or during the good weather. Since it's on the happening part of St-Laurent street.
They also have a wall of oysters signed by famous people from around the globe!
14 locals recommend
MAESTRO SVP - Oyster Bar - Seafood / Oysters / Tapas - Livraison / Delivery
3615 Boul. Saint-LaurentFor seafood / oyster lovers!
Perfect for a snack date! We visit this place when we're up for a chic seafood snack (Portions are small yet delicious!).
The wide variety of oysters they have to offer is very interesting and tasty! And honestly the price isn't bad for the service you get their.
The indoor is well decorated and usually calm with some light lounge music and the staff is very nice. We were in a great mood in here! And the outdoors would be fantastic for smokers or during the good weather. Since it's on the happening part of St-Laurent street.
They also have a wall of oysters signed by famous people from around the globe!
The go to place for quick food!
A tasty selection of burgers (with funny names) made in Quebec and Belgian inspired fries. (Try L'Avocat Burger ;)
Their poutine is great too!
It's a min walk from the place. It's very satisfying and budget friendly. They have draft beer inside.
https://fritealors.com/
18 locals recommend
Frite Alors - Saint-Laurent
3497 Boul. Saint-LaurentThe go to place for quick food!
A tasty selection of burgers (with funny names) made in Quebec and Belgian inspired fries. (Try L'Avocat Burger ;)
Their poutine is great too!
It's a min walk from the place. It's very satisfying and budget friendly. They have draft beer inside.
https://fritealors.com/
Rotisserie Romados is well known in Town. Some describe it as the best Portuguese restaurant. You can grab some chicken to go and eat at home or in the park if the weather is good!
229 locals recommend
Rotisserie Romados
115 Rue Rachel E Rotisserie Romados is well known in Town. Some describe it as the best Portuguese restaurant. You can grab some chicken to go and eat at home or in the park if the weather is good!
Probably Montreal's most famous all-vegan restaurant. On weekends they do delicious brunch And dinner! In the summer, they have a lovely little terrasse in the back that's very secluded and surrounded by greens. They also have a little store right next to the restaurant, so you can even pick up some vegan groceries on your way home.
365 locals recommend
Aux Vivres Plateau
4631 Boul. Saint-LaurentProbably Montreal's most famous all-vegan restaurant. On weekends they do delicious brunch And dinner! In the summer, they have a lovely little terrasse in the back that's very secluded and surrounded by greens. They also have a little store right next to the restaurant, so you can even pick up some vegan groceries on your way home.
The city's most famous Poutine restaurant - Quebec's classic dish.A lot of restaurants do good poutines in Montreal. But here they dedicated a menu of around 30 different tastes and they open 24/7.
It's located right next to La Fontaine Park and facing Ma Poule Mouillée, another great place for Portuguese chicken!
1037 locals recommend
La Banquise
994 Rue Rachel EstThe city's most famous Poutine restaurant - Quebec's classic dish.A lot of restaurants do good poutines in Montreal. But here they dedicated a menu of around 30 different tastes and they open 24/7.
It's located right next to La Fontaine Park and facing Ma Poule Mouillée, another great place for Portuguese chicken!
This restaurant is small yet tasty and cheap. Which gives it a great character. They serves cute sliders with a salad and poutine with julienned fries for only $8, freshly squeezed juice for $3, housemade iced tea and more!
224 locals recommend
Patati Patata Friterie de Luxe
4177 Boul. Saint-LaurentThis restaurant is small yet tasty and cheap. Which gives it a great character. They serves cute sliders with a salad and poutine with julienned fries for only $8, freshly squeezed juice for $3, housemade iced tea and more!
One of the best wine & tapas bars in town!
They have some live music sometimes but mostly it's not loud enough and you can have conversations while enjoying the wining and dining!
294 locals recommend
Buvette Chez Simone
4869 Av du ParcOne of the best wine & tapas bars in town!
They have some live music sometimes but mostly it's not loud enough and you can have conversations while enjoying the wining and dining!
**Recommended for Summer time only**
The town's best spot for American food during the summer! Roy street is famous for its beautiful Terraces during the summer. Icehouse offers a small yet beautiful space of its own. We recommend the Ribs, lobster rolls, fried chicken and last but not least the famous Bourbon Lemonade! It's very small so you might have to wait a little...but it will be worth it!
61 locals recommend
Icehouse
51 Rue Roy E**Recommended for Summer time only**
The town's best spot for American food during the summer! Roy street is famous for its beautiful Terraces during the summer. Icehouse offers a small yet beautiful space of its own. We recommend the Ribs, lobster rolls, fried chicken and last but not least the famous Bourbon Lemonade! It's very small so you might have to wait a little...but it will be worth it!
Because who doesn't want to visit the best desserts shop in town that is right at the corner?
304 locals recommend
Juliette & Chocolat
3600 Boul. Saint-LaurentBecause who doesn't want to visit the best desserts shop in town that is right at the corner?
The closest restaurant to the house is a good one! A sports bar with really good classic American bbq food. Eat a huge delicious Ribs meal with fries and salad then bring the leftovers home for a second meal the next day :)
Rubs BBQ Américain
17 Rue Prince-Arthur EThe closest restaurant to the house is a good one! A sports bar with really good classic American bbq food. Eat a huge delicious Ribs meal with fries and salad then bring the leftovers home for a second meal the next day :)
There's fresh coffee and fiber optic internet in the house. But it's always good to have a Starbucks just around the corner.
308 locals recommend
Starbucks
751 Avenue du Mont-Royal EThere's fresh coffee and fiber optic internet in the house. But it's always good to have a Starbucks just around the corner.
Just as they describe it: Café Chat l'heureux is a relaxation space to enjoy a prolonged contact with cats in an optimized space for human/feline interactions.
Whether you are a cat lover, or you just want to know more about cats, or simply because you are looking for an original place to hang out, the Café Chat L’Heureux will be the best spot for you : from 11AM to 8PM Tuesday to Thursday, 10AM to 10PM Friday, Saturday and 10AM to 8PM Sunday.
42 locals recommend
Café Chat L'Heureux
172 Av. Duluth EJust as they describe it: Café Chat l'heureux is a relaxation space to enjoy a prolonged contact with cats in an optimized space for human/feline interactions.
Whether you are a cat lover, or you just want to know more about cats, or simply because you are looking for an original place to hang out, the Café Chat L’Heureux will be the best spot for you : from 11AM to 8PM Tuesday to Thursday, 10AM to 10PM Friday, Saturday and 10AM to 8PM Sunday.
Great Pizza! Super tasty and super cheap. I'm so glad there's a branch next door.
Try the pepperoni: It smells so good fresh out of the oven that I can't resist grabbing a slice before I get back home.
8 locals recommend
Double Pizza
3533 Bd de la Concorde EGreat Pizza! Super tasty and super cheap. I'm so glad there's a branch next door.
Try the pepperoni: It smells so good fresh out of the oven that I can't resist grabbing a slice before I get back home.
Great restaurant, great staff and very budget friendly.
You can find sometimes people cueing for free tables because it is a must try and very affordable.
They offer a variety of really tasty food and any plate is for $5.95. We often order 2 meals (try the burgers and the fries. And share some nachos if you're in a group).
For the desert: the donuts were delightful!
El furniture warehouse and L'entrepot are part of a very successful restaurant chain "The Warehouse Group". From its origin in Vancouver’s entertainment district, The Warehouse Group has established itself as one of Canada’s most popular restaurants for its tasty food, refreshing drinks, energetic staff, and electric atmosphere.
El Furniture Warehouse
3565 Boul. Saint-LaurentGreat restaurant, great staff and very budget friendly.
You can find sometimes people cueing for free tables because it is a must try and very affordable.
They offer a variety of really tasty food and any plate is for $5.95. We often order 2 meals (try the burgers and the fries. And share some nachos if you're in a group).
For the desert: the donuts were delightful!
El furniture warehouse and L'entrepot are part of a very successful restaurant chain "The Warehouse Group". From its origin in Vancouver’s entertainment district, The Warehouse Group has established itself as one of Canada’s most popular restaurants for its tasty food, refreshing drinks, energetic staff, and electric atmosphere.
Historically famous butcher shop located on St-Laurent.
You can dine in or take away. The smoked meat was crazy good!
Airbnb guests often put it on their restaurant checklist when they visit Montreal.
*Cue Alert*
836 locals recommend
Schwartz's Deli - Sandwiches - Steaks
3895 Boul. Saint-LaurentHistorically famous butcher shop located on St-Laurent.
You can dine in or take away. The smoked meat was crazy good!
Airbnb guests often put it on their restaurant checklist when they visit Montreal.
*Cue Alert*
Drinks & Nightlife
Only steps away from the house yet attracts people from all over town.
Great cocktails (try Rosemary high ;) and impressive nature friendly and woody interior.
I really like the food here too - the fried chicken was my favorite!
The place is often full (its a good idea to reserve ahead).
They open daily from 5pm till 3am.
http://www.suwumontreal.com/
97 locals recommend
SuWu
3581 Boul. Saint-LaurentOnly steps away from the house yet attracts people from all over town.
Great cocktails (try Rosemary high ;) and impressive nature friendly and woody interior.
I really like the food here too - the fried chicken was my favorite!
The place is often full (its a good idea to reserve ahead).
They open daily from 5pm till 3am.
http://www.suwumontreal.com/
Bar L'Barouf
4171 R. Saint-DenisGreat beer. Captivating design and friendly staff!
A bar with all the great all arcade games. Retro TVs, arcades, chairs and consoles. You pay an entrance fee of about $10 (cash only) and enjoy a time trip to the past to when you used to own those consoles and those games.
They have cup holders on the arcades and they serve good beers and cider! They even have a Mario draft beer!
8 locals recommend
Arcade MTL
2031 R. Saint-DenisA bar with all the great all arcade games. Retro TVs, arcades, chairs and consoles. You pay an entrance fee of about $10 (cash only) and enjoy a time trip to the past to when you used to own those consoles and those games.
They have cup holders on the arcades and they serve good beers and cider! They even have a Mario draft beer!
It's a min away from the place. A nice bar with a Big selection of spirits. A great place to enjoy live music.
Catch LeCypher on Thursdays, they play a mix of Jazz & hip-hop music that sounds great and they often make the crowd dance when they're around!
9 locals recommend
Bootlegger, L'Authentique
3481 St Laurent BlvdIt's a min away from the place. A nice bar with a Big selection of spirits. A great place to enjoy live music.
Catch LeCypher on Thursdays, they play a mix of Jazz & hip-hop music that sounds great and they often make the crowd dance when they're around!
Another great bar just steps away from the house. It used to be an old apartment that was turned into a club. There's even a bedroom that you can book as a table. There are a few arcade games and mini-basketball games that you could enjoy with friends. Opens at 7 daily -You must book ahead of time!
158 locals recommend
Apt. 200
3643 Boul. Saint-Laurent Another great bar just steps away from the house. It used to be an old apartment that was turned into a club. There's even a bedroom that you can book as a table. There are a few arcade games and mini-basketball games that you could enjoy with friends. Opens at 7 daily -You must book ahead of time!
For Guinness beer and diner food lovers!
Mckibbins is an Irish pub nearby with good Irish diner food and beers.
Make sure you try the Guinness or Bison burgers :)
They also have chicken wings made with the world's hottest and most expensive pepper. They call it The Rim Reaper Challenge!
56 locals recommend
Mckibbins Irish Pub
3515 Boul. Saint-LaurentFor Guinness beer and diner food lovers!
Mckibbins is an Irish pub nearby with good Irish diner food and beers.
Make sure you try the Guinness or Bison burgers :)
They also have chicken wings made with the world's hottest and most expensive pepper. They call it The Rim Reaper Challenge!
Sightseeing
Because it's the spot for a Panoramic view of the city.
One of my favourite sports for walking or biking.
995 locals recommend
Mount Royal Park
1260 Chem. RemembranceBecause it's the spot for a Panoramic view of the city.
One of my favourite sports for walking or biking.
The iconic murals on the walls around the house and the neighbourhood make it a very special place. You will often spot people taking pictures of the art work done by professionals every year in the famous Mural fest.
https://muralfestival.com/en/
183 locals recommend
Saint Laurent Boulevard
Boulevard Saint-LaurentThe iconic murals on the walls around the house and the neighbourhood make it a very special place. You will often spot people taking pictures of the art work done by professionals every year in the famous Mural fest.
https://muralfestival.com/en/
A large ground for thematic gardens and greenhouses. Nature, plants, bonsais and butterfly fans will love this.
It's always pleasant to spend a day there with family or friends.
Check out the animals in the Biodôme next door (Yes they got Penguins :))
Both accessible via Pie IX metro.
http://espacepourlavie.ca/en/biodome
970 locals recommend
Montreal Botanical Garden
4101 Rue Sherbrooke EA large ground for thematic gardens and greenhouses. Nature, plants, bonsais and butterfly fans will love this.
It's always pleasant to spend a day there with family or friends.
Check out the animals in the Biodôme next door (Yes they got Penguins :))
Both accessible via Pie IX metro.
http://espacepourlavie.ca/en/biodome
A street full of art and interesting art-related buildings and institutions.
It's also right in downtown and has access to Montreal's underground city and shopping centers.
485 locals recommend
Quartier des spectacles
1435 Rue St-AlexandreA street full of art and interesting art-related buildings and institutions.
It's also right in downtown and has access to Montreal's underground city and shopping centers.
Parks & Nature
It's a huge dog-friendly park, the biggest in Plateau. Great for afternoons with good weather - sports - a meal with friends (make sure you take some for the local squirrels).
1637 locals recommend
La Fontaine Park
3819 Av. Calixa-LavalléeIt's a huge dog-friendly park, the biggest in Plateau. Great for afternoons with good weather - sports - a meal with friends (make sure you take some for the local squirrels).
Arts & Culture
A museum for contemporary art.
It's considered one of the city's top touristic attractions.
https://macm.org/en
651 locals recommend
Museum of Contemporary Art Montreal
1 Place Ville MarieA museum for contemporary art.
It's considered one of the city's top touristic attractions.
https://macm.org/en
Shopping
A big mall within walking distance. Connects you to Montreal's underground city.
177 locals recommend
Complexe Desjardins
150 Rue Sainte-Catherine OA big mall within walking distance. Connects you to Montreal's underground city.
Moog Audio
3828 Boul. Saint-LaurentOne of the biggest music stores in town.
Essentials
Opens 24/7 great selection for essentials, food, coffee, baguettes, etc..
70 locals recommend
B & Y Urban Market
3695 Boul. Saint-LaurentOpens 24/7 great selection for essentials, food, coffee, baguettes, etc..