Guidebook for Montréal
Food Scene
By far my all time favourite restaurant in Montreal. The food, drinks and service are exceptional, and the experience is worth every penny. I usually order the steak for two, which comes with two sides, and maybe one appetizer to share between two people, the portion sizes are pretty big. Another favourite of mine is the Lobster Spaghetti, which is definitely big enough for two people to share. Definitely make a reservation well in advance (6-8 weeks), if not try the DINR app for last minute tables or make a reservation at their other restaurant Liverpool House (right next door) for a similar menu and experience.
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Joe Beef
2491 Rue Notre Dame OBy far my all time favourite restaurant in Montreal. The food, drinks and service are exceptional, and the experience is worth every penny. I usually order the steak for two, which comes with two sides, and maybe one appetizer to share between two people, the portion sizes are pretty big. Another favourite of mine is the Lobster Spaghetti, which is definitely big enough for two people to share. Definitely make a reservation well in advance (6-8 weeks), if not try the DINR app for last minute tables or make a reservation at their other restaurant Liverpool House (right next door) for a similar menu and experience.
One of my favourite local spots, and easily the best South East Asian restaurant in Montreal. They have a great selection of beers and cocktails, and everything on the menu is great. They tend to get pretty busy from Wednesday-Saturday at prime times, so get there early/late or be willing to wait for a little bit. Also, for some reason the address on the map isn't right, they have a stand at the Atwater Market, however their main restaurant is at 3721 Notre Dame Ouest.
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Satay Brothers
3721 Rue Notre Dame OOne of my favourite local spots, and easily the best South East Asian restaurant in Montreal. They have a great selection of beers and cocktails, and everything on the menu is great. They tend to get pretty busy from Wednesday-Saturday at prime times, so get there early/late or be willing to wait for a little bit. Also, for some reason the address on the map isn't right, they have a stand at the Atwater Market, however their main restaurant is at 3721 Notre Dame Ouest.
Dinette Triple Crown is a really casual southern restaurant in Mile End. Everything is amazing, but their fried chicken is by far my favourite.
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Dinette Triple Crown
6704 Rue ClarkDinette Triple Crown is a really casual southern restaurant in Mile End. Everything is amazing, but their fried chicken is by far my favourite.
Adamo is a great neighbourhood pizza spot located pretty close to the apartment in the heart of St-Henri. There is no seating, but you can grab a slice or a whole pizza and take it to go or eat it at the counter. They have my favourite Pizza in Montreal. The only issue is that they're only open until 8pm.
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Pizzeria Adamo
4629 Rue Notre Dame OAdamo is a great neighbourhood pizza spot located pretty close to the apartment in the heart of St-Henri. There is no seating, but you can grab a slice or a whole pizza and take it to go or eat it at the counter. They have my favourite Pizza in Montreal. The only issue is that they're only open until 8pm.
San Simeon is an authentic Italian cafe, and definitely my favourite place to grab a cappuccino and a pastry.
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Caffe San Simeon
39 Rue DanteSan Simeon is an authentic Italian cafe, and definitely my favourite place to grab a cappuccino and a pastry.
Mandys has some of the best salads in Montreal. It's a quick, healthy take out spot, and they have 3 locations scattered around Montreal. I usually order the Man Salad, however all of their salads look great.
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Mandy's
425 Rue Saint-NicolasMandys has some of the best salads in Montreal. It's a quick, healthy take out spot, and they have 3 locations scattered around Montreal. I usually order the Man Salad, however all of their salads look great.
Liverpool House is Joe Beef's sister restaurant, and is usually easier to get a reservation at than Joe Beef. The menu and wine list are pretty much the same.
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Liverpool House
2501 Rue Notre Dame OLiverpool House is Joe Beef's sister restaurant, and is usually easier to get a reservation at than Joe Beef. The menu and wine list are pretty much the same.
Tacos Victor is a great neighbourhood taco place. All of their tacos are pretty big, and their salsas are great. They only take cash though.
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Tacos Victor
4280 Rue Notre Dame OTacos Victor is a great neighbourhood taco place. All of their tacos are pretty big, and their salsas are great. They only take cash though.
L'Avenue is one of my favourite brunch places in Montreal. Their eggs Benedict and pancakes are among the best in the city. They get extremely busy on the weekends, so be prepared to wait at least half an hour if you arrive between 11:30 and 1:30.
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L'Avenue
922 Avenue du Mont-Royal EL'Avenue is one of my favourite brunch places in Montreal. Their eggs Benedict and pancakes are among the best in the city. They get extremely busy on the weekends, so be prepared to wait at least half an hour if you arrive between 11:30 and 1:30.
Garde Manger is one of Chuck Hughes' restaurants, and its definitely one of the best places to eat in Montreal. The food, drinks and service are amazing. It's usually pretty difficult to get a table, so make sure you make a reservation well in advance, or try the DINR app to get a last minute table.
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Garde Manger
408 R. Saint-François-XavierGarde Manger is one of Chuck Hughes' restaurants, and its definitely one of the best places to eat in Montreal. The food, drinks and service are amazing. It's usually pretty difficult to get a table, so make sure you make a reservation well in advance, or try the DINR app to get a last minute table.
Nini is a great restaurant in Griffintown, with plenty of small appetizers and meatballs that are great to share. Definitely save room for dessert as their homemade ice-cream sandwiches are amazing.
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Au Tournant
1752 Rue Notre Dame ONini is a great restaurant in Griffintown, with plenty of small appetizers and meatballs that are great to share. Definitely save room for dessert as their homemade ice-cream sandwiches are amazing.
Jun I is definitely the best authentic sushi restaurant in Montreal. All the fish is extremely fresh, and sushi can be ordered a la carte, or you can try the omakase menu. Definitely make a reservation at least a few days in advance for dinner on Thursday, Friday or Saturday.
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Jun I
156 Av. Laurier OJun I is definitely the best authentic sushi restaurant in Montreal. All the fish is extremely fresh, and sushi can be ordered a la carte, or you can try the omakase menu. Definitely make a reservation at least a few days in advance for dinner on Thursday, Friday or Saturday.
Grinder is a great restaurant in Griffintown, with an amazing patio open in the summer. The food, drinks and service are exceptional, and it is definitely a great spot to eat. It is usually pretty difficult to get a table without a reservation well in advance in the summer, and everything on the menu is pretty expensive.
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Grinder Viandes & Vins
1708 Rue Notre Dame OGrinder is a great restaurant in Griffintown, with an amazing patio open in the summer. The food, drinks and service are exceptional, and it is definitely a great spot to eat. It is usually pretty difficult to get a table without a reservation well in advance in the summer, and everything on the menu is pretty expensive.
Essentials
Milano is my one of my favourite grocery stores in Montreal, and they have a great selection of Italian products. Their meat is far better than anything in a big name grocery store, and their produce is always really fresh.
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Fruiterie Milano
6862 Boul. Saint-LaurentMilano is my one of my favourite grocery stores in Montreal, and they have a great selection of Italian products. Their meat is far better than anything in a big name grocery store, and their produce is always really fresh.
IGA is the closest grocery store to the apartment, and it is about a 2 minute walk. Their selection of meat and produce isn't that great, however if you need items like milk, juice, eggs or beer it is just a short walk away.
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IGA Supermarché Toppetta inc.
3964 Rue Notre Dame OIGA is the closest grocery store to the apartment, and it is about a 2 minute walk. Their selection of meat and produce isn't that great, however if you need items like milk, juice, eggs or beer it is just a short walk away.
5 Saisons is definitely one of the more upscale grocery stores in Montreal, and it is just a short walk/drive from the apartment. They only carry organic meat and produce, and have a great selection of prepared food and other items.
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THE 5 SEASONS - Westmount
1280 Av. Greene5 Saisons is definitely one of the more upscale grocery stores in Montreal, and it is just a short walk/drive from the apartment. They only carry organic meat and produce, and have a great selection of prepared food and other items.
Metro is Westmount is where I do the majority of my grocery shopping. It is a short drive away from the apartment, and their meat and produce is far better than at IGA.
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Metro Westmount
4840 Rue Sherbrooke OMetro is Westmount is where I do the majority of my grocery shopping. It is a short drive away from the apartment, and their meat and produce is far better than at IGA.
The Atwater Market is one of two large public markets in Montreal. They have a wide selection of meat, cheese, and produce vendors, and everything offered there is much better than anything you would find in a grocery store. Each butcher specializes in different kinds of meat, and Fromagerie Atwater (on the lower level) has an amazing selection of cheeses. Les Douceurs du Marche is another great shop, with an amazing selection of spices, sauces, oils, and other gourmet food items. Definitely go early on weekends if you want to get the best produce, meat or seafood, as it can get extremely busy in the afternoon.
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marché atwater
The Atwater Market is one of two large public markets in Montreal. They have a wide selection of meat, cheese, and produce vendors, and everything offered there is much better than anything you would find in a grocery store. Each butcher specializes in different kinds of meat, and Fromagerie Atwater (on the lower level) has an amazing selection of cheeses. Les Douceurs du Marche is another great shop, with an amazing selection of spices, sauces, oils, and other gourmet food items. Definitely go early on weekends if you want to get the best produce, meat or seafood, as it can get extremely busy in the afternoon.
Entertainment & Activities
Bota Bota is one of the best spas in Montreal. All of their treatments are great, and their water circuit is a great way to relax. If you're just looking to do a water circuit, it is much cheaper to go on weekdays before 11am and after 6pm.
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Bota Bota, spa-sur-l'eau
Rue de la Commune OuestBota Bota is one of the best spas in Montreal. All of their treatments are great, and their water circuit is a great way to relax. If you're just looking to do a water circuit, it is much cheaper to go on weekdays before 11am and after 6pm.
Spa Scandinave is another great spa in Montreal, with a similar water circuit to the one at Bota Bota. Unlike Bota Bota, it is all indoors and slightly smaller, however it is less expensive.
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Scandinave Spa Vieux-Montréal
71 Rue de la Commune OSpa Scandinave is another great spa in Montreal, with a similar water circuit to the one at Bota Bota. Unlike Bota Bota, it is all indoors and slightly smaller, however it is less expensive.
A/Maze is located just up the street from the apartment, and it is a great activity for people of all ages. A/Maze rarely takes walk-ins, so definitely book a day or two in advance on their website, or give them a call.
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A/Maze: Escape Game Atwater
3550 Rue Saint-JacquesA/Maze is located just up the street from the apartment, and it is a great activity for people of all ages. A/Maze rarely takes walk-ins, so definitely book a day or two in advance on their website, or give them a call.
Drinks & Nightlife
Henrietta is one of my favourite bars in Montreal. They have great cocktails, music and small plates, and it is definitely a great spot to start the night off. It can get pretty busy on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays, so expect to wait in line briefly if you arrive after 10:30 pm.
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Bar Henrietta
115 Av. Laurier OHenrietta is one of my favourite bars in Montreal. They have great cocktails, music and small plates, and it is definitely a great spot to start the night off. It can get pretty busy on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays, so expect to wait in line briefly if you arrive after 10:30 pm.
Parks & Nature
Parc Mont Royal is an amazing park located at the top of Mont-Royal. There are plenty of walking/jogging/hiking trails to explore and there are some great spots to get a view of the city.
All the parks in Montreal are great for picnics if the weather is nice, and you can even bring beer, wine or other alcohol as long as you have enough food to justify it as a "substantial meal" (bread, cheese, and charcuterie is good enough).
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Monte Real
Parc Mont Royal is an amazing park located at the top of Mont-Royal. There are plenty of walking/jogging/hiking trails to explore and there are some great spots to get a view of the city.
All the parks in Montreal are great for picnics if the weather is nice, and you can even bring beer, wine or other alcohol as long as you have enough food to justify it as a "substantial meal" (bread, cheese, and charcuterie is good enough).
Shopping
If you're familiar with Ssense.com, they have a small store in Old Montreal that carries a small selection of what they have online. It is mostly designer clothing and accessories, however they can have anything that they offer online brought in within one business day if you want to try something on before you buy it.
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SSENSE Montréal
418 Rue Saint-SulpiceIf you're familiar with Ssense.com, they have a small store in Old Montreal that carries a small selection of what they have online. It is mostly designer clothing and accessories, however they can have anything that they offer online brought in within one business day if you want to try something on before you buy it.