Stopped in on a Friday night after dinner at the recommendation of another speakeasy. It was busy…read morebut we got in fairly quickly. The vibes and music were on point. We enjoyed our cocktails and could definitely envision posting up at the bar trying a few different ones!

To be honest, I thought 2nd time would be the charm, but we walked away feeling meh about the…read morecocktails we just had, similar to the feeling I had when I first visited this speakeasy in Dec. 2019. The interior was really fancy - so if for nothing else, you'll get a great photo from visiting this place. The bartender was friendly, but we didn't like any of the cocktails he recommended. Maybe we weren't very good at describing our flavor preferences. The service overall was great, and we even got some free shots for willing to switch seats for other customers. After visited few other speakeasies in Montreal and Quebec City, I can conclude that this was our least favorite stop.

Stunning new lounge in West Island. The inside of this lounge is absolutely gorgeous. They put a…read morelot of details in the decor and interior design of this lounge. The staff members are super nice and ready to answer any questions you may have. We just went for drinks (pricey but delicious). They have a few food items on their menu too. Pretty pricey but the vibes are immaculate. They had a live DJ on Friday night too. They just opened so go check them out!

Playground is a very fun place, and excellently run. They are predominantly a casino gaming space,…read morebut they have multiple solid dining spaces including The Rail (a coal fired bistro), Drunken Dragon (Japanese), and a steakhouse. I have been at least four times there. From the gaming perspective, they are the best poker room in all of Canada and perhaps all of North America. Dealers are excellent, food & beverage service is excellent (and the food itself is great in the poker room), and they have good quality tables, seating, and chips. They also have lots of tournaments there. The overall place is kept clean and they're always going around cleaning the gaming machines / slots. There are no live tables here other than poker, but they have electronic roulette, blackjack, and baccarat. I have only eaten at The Rail. Dinner there was very good. The cheesy garlic bread was solid. The bacon Hawaiian pizza was a great pizza. Service there was good, too. Also, Playground has complimentary valet parking.

Came here for the first time on Saturday May 11, 2024 around 3PM. I heard about it through social…read moremedia as they have recently renovated and expanded the place. I am used to the Montreal Casino, if we are to compare the two, Playground is significantly smaller and more geared towards poker players. Our group was just interested in slot machines - you have to create a membership card to play, which is free, and they give you up to $30 in credits for liking their social media handles. This was straightforward and easy. The slot machines are located on the first and second floor. Upper floor is part of the expanded area and is overally nicer, has fresher carpet and less of a smell. I was surprised to see many smoking rooms - despite being enclosed, whenever the sliding doors open, the smell gets around. Drinks are free while you play, food is free only if you play at the poker tables. Unlike the Montreal Casino, there aren't any self serve stations, so no free soda or water around. The 2nd floor has a stage with occasional live music or shows. The new restaurants for japanese food or steak are also on the 2nd floor. These are beautiful and a nice touch - probably the nicest feature of the Playground. The rest of the area is unfortunately kind of cramped and dark, there is a lack of color and ambiance. Maybe different lighting or more decorations could liven up the place. I found the mood to be a bit depressing. There is no real glitz or glam. Still a decent option if you are just interested in slot machines or poker and would like to have a nice meal on site, but for a fun night out, I find this place to be too small and lacking options. For example, there are no branded slot machines, no famous pop culture icons or anything noticeable. Many other casinos have games featuring celebrity shows or artists which I find more enjoyable. Note the parking is free and there is plenty outdoors however much of the lot is not paved so can be quite messy if you are literally walking in dirt during bad weather.

Another great evening... this is the last weekend to enjoy this amazing sushi restaurant! We came…read morein on Thursday night and our awesome server Nancy told us they are fully booked for the weekend already - but if you are one of the lucky ones with a reservation, you won't regret it :) Very high quality sushi, beautifully presented. Boyfriend is a fan of nigiris and theirs were probably his favorite ever. Melt in your mouth, freshest fish. Great dumplings. Tried the raspberry matcha tiramisu for dessert and it was amazing. Looking forward to trying the new Italian resto, but Drunken Dragon will be greatly missed!

The best a la carte I've had…read more Must try if you are a big fan of sushi, I've never had fresh sushi like this in Montreal. Everything that we ordered was better then the next one, the sashimi were like butter. Very nice staff, our waiter was super nice and recommend us a few different things. This place is located in the casino on the second floor. And you dont pay no taxes. You must go to this place. I went 2 weeks ago and I'm going back tomorrow.

This place is insane. Get the tasting menu, no questions asked. Everything is made to share and…read moreevery dish is incredibly unique and creative. I especially liked the corn (we asked if we could buy the sauce and bring it back to NY with us) and the chicken. Great cocktails too. Come early, this place is a zoo by 7pm.

A brand new little spot just opened! Welcome to Verdun…read morebeach. It's located between 3rd and 4th avenue on Wellington it's actual in the old location once known at balconville. Great spot if you're looking for a fun date or a catch up with your loved ones. The best part is the back seating as most spots have it in the front but there's is tucked away in the back. It's cozy and quiet.

The Lachine waterfront is quite notorious, with the beautiful views, the marina and the line of…read morerestaurants/terraces. It does not however have a pub/bar. This is where Bar Trois Devins comes in. Ambiance/decor : Very clean (including bathrooms). It has a heavy, sombre feel, with wooden beams and exposed brick, which is very appropriate. Drinks : What differs them from most bars is that they import beers and stay off the mainstream track. Kudos. Their cocktails aren't decorated like Mardi Gras, but very well mixed and taste good. Service : I was actually impressed on how fast our waiter served us, considering the bar was completely full. (to both bring our orders and when we were ready to check out). PRO : Location. Many enjoy the restaurants on that strip, yet feel that their night is cut short due to regular restaurant hours. It's right next to (walking distance) all the restaurants and is open late. CON : Due to the fact that it's one of the only bars in the area, it can sometimes attract a clientele that may not be right for you. If you are with a small or larger group, this would go unnoticed however. NOTE : This could be an interesting place to rent (as a venue). Reason of 3* rating : I was not blown away, considering Montreal is a bar&restaurant capital, but nothing disappointed me or anyone at my table.

I would give it 4.5 only because of the 2 obnoxiously loud gentlemen when we were there (it's not…read morethe businesses fault but the clientele at a place does affect our enjoyment of it). Stopped by around 10 on a Wednesday night for a post meal pint. The place itself is very much pleasing to the eye. Reasonably priced draft with craft beers and a lot of imports you won't find most places (from Sam Addams to Bass). Scotch / whiskey collection behind the bar was nothing to joke about and the glass wall cellar was quite impressive. As for the staff, they were relaxed enough to make me believe it might have been the owner / manager and he was really top notch. He kept a good humor going with us throughout our stay without being too intrusive. Would definitely stop by to try their other beers if I find myself back in the area.

My father and I came here several times. This (last) time, a small group of three was making…read moreshrieking noises. I was angry and tried to bring it to the attention of the waitress but she didn't seem to understand how I can be bothered by noise. I guess being a pub yet also a full restaurant, makes it OK to have YET ANOTHER place that promotes or is indifferent to "NOISE CULTURE" . ONE CANNOT EVEN EAT WITHOUT HAVING THEIR BRAINS AND EARS BLOWN OFF BY IDIOTS YELLING and laughing at the top of their lungs. We left and will never return again!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! The food is reasonably good, but since people come to ANY restaurant to talk, it is sickening that some customers and the staff don't seem to give a damn about HOW loud they scream, laugh and talk, and whether or not this excessive noise bothers some clients. This is a typical trash "culture" example of how the morons in pubs and other restaurants perceive "having fun"! The more noise the better.

The atmosphere is warm and cosy. Food is consistently excellent and service is great. Truly one of…read moremy favourite spots for a meal and a Molson Canadian beer.

This is a very cute little spot and the owner Mike was very attentive. The mussels in the amuse…read morebouche were well seasoned and fresh. We had the welk as an entrée - it was very good and cheesy. Afterwards we had the gnocchi and fish as a main meal. These were probably my favorite gnocchis I've had in a very long time. The mushroom sauce was perfect. They didn't have the branzino that day so it was replaced with a different fish which was tender and soft but the portion was a bit too small for the price. We had a wonderful cappuccino to finish the lovely night.

Basilico Italien Express was a random stop over one of my fellow foodies suggested in DDO. I was…read moresurprised how modern and eclectic this resto bar was. From the outside it seemed nothing more than a family joint, walking in the lights were dimmed, modern seating and decor with a great R&B playlist dropping beats in the background. Mike & Josh were great at hosting. You will have a good laugh from the cocktail menu. To name a few: morning wood, 1 inch punch, grow a pear. These cocktails were original and worth the starting price at around 14$ a drink . I had the 1 inch punch that is is a bourbon pineapple infused drink, I enjoyed the presentation and smoothness of it. We also had dessert- the olive oil strawberry trifle cake and Nutella bomboloni were my favourite. Desserts are around 9$ and up . The menus revolve seasonally. A really cute place for hangouts or date nights. Highly recommend!

Beautiful restaurant with royalty decor. The staff are very attentive and workers. The ambiance…read moresimplest and yet elegant. We started with pani puri shots which is beautifully presented. We had chicken tikka mirchi, the word mirchi (hot peppers) is very deceptive. It was not spicy at all. Then we had shahi paneer with naan. That dish was simply ok. It wasn't rich in flavors. Definitely, recommended for first time trying.

One star for decor but unfortunately the food and service deserve 0 stars…read more We ordered 4 different items from the menu and all four were huge disappointments. The quality is horrendous and the prices are insane compared to what you get. Service is very slow even during low peak times. There are many many other great Indian options, avoid this one.

Service was great and the place is beautiful, with plenty of seating--though it does get full. The…read morefood was a bit hit or miss: the steak was very chewy, the lobster roll was just okay, but the ribs were good.

I dined here on Saturday August 24th at 5PM. We were a party of four and had a great time. I ate at…read morethe Brossard location a few weeks ago and wasn't too impressed, however this time it was a real game changer. The restaurant was pretty empty at that time, I prefer eating early since I dislike crowds and enjoy a more quiet atmosphere. If you don't have a reservation you can easily find a table before 6PM. We were greeted right away, service was prompt and friendly. Our group tried two types of appetizers, the fried calamari and kentucky style fried chicken. Both were delicious, fresh, left us wanting more. I found the portion was pretty small compared to the price, for $19 the calamari was just enough for 2 people, not meant to share with a whole table unless you only get 1 or 2 bites each. Our main meals were 3 different types of steak, one opted for a large rib eye, a new york strip and filet mignon, and one person had the salmon. We upgraded sides to the cheesy mashed potatoes and sweet potato fries. In all we were very impressed with the food, the flavor, cook and portions for the main meals were excellent. Steaks were cooked to perfection and well seasoned - this was entirely different compared to our last experience at the Lucille's in Dix 30. The servers took time to refill our water and clean the tables in between meals, change our cultery too. I could tell there was a particular attention to us. I think it makes a huge difference when you are basically the only table in the restaurant at that time. This a great place to enjoy quality food if you like seafood or steak in particular - the atmosphere is modern, there's lots of place to sit both indoor or outdoors and the service was top notch. I would come back for a special occasion, I felt very satisfied with the whole experience.