Not sure how we never knew of this seafood restaurant, apparently it's been around for 30 years? We…read morewent to try a variety of oysters after seeing they had our favourite Lucky Limes from PEI. They didn't have those available, but our server (the owner?) made a plate of 6 different types and we were so pleased! Shout out to the Standish Shore oysters from Massachusetts and also the Covilles from New Brunswick. That was a lot of fun. Also, we discovered we don't like Pacific oysters. How are they creamy? Weird. Next we had clam chowder and we accidentally ordered the Lobster Thermidor instead of the Lobster Thermidor Tail! Huge difference in price but it was fantastic. The ambiance is chic, low lights and cool music. Cocktails for $7 on Thursdays, a bit too sweet for my taste but very pretty. Would go back to try other oysters!

My husband and I were in Montreal yesterday to celebrate our wedding anniversary and this…read morerestaurant was number one on our list. We came in for oysters and drinks and we were, as expected, SO well taken care of. Our waiter was a sweetheart and he made some great suggestions for our oyster picks. Their selection is fantastic and we had fun trying oysters from different areas. The pacific oysters we had were huge and creamy and like nothing I've tasted before. We will certainly be back. I cannot recommend this spot enough!

Amazing and delicious! The vibe was so beautiful and it was a very relaxing vibe the service was…read morefast as well.

First time at Grinder and definitely won't be my last! This steakhouse is so so good. Meats are…read moresuper fresh and cooked exactly how you want. My filet mignon was the best I've had in a long time. The mushroom sauce was a lovely compliment to the meat. Ambiance is beautiful! Very inviting and nice for an evening out. I love the plants on the walls. Service was great too. Very attentive and friendly. You gotta come check it out!

A couple years ago Maltéhops hosted this whacky horror street festival along Wellington. I found it…read morea little strange that a speciality beer store was hosting a horror street festival but didn't investigate further. I finally got around to visiting the shop itself and it alllll came together: it's a tastefully horror nerdy beer shop with all the fixings. I love it- everything about this store reflects the unique personality and passion of the owners. Honesty, I'm so impressed with the variety of speciality beer, spirits, wines and ciders. In fact, it's overwhelming. Also, as an occasional teetotaler their selection of alcohol free drinks was amazing. More and more brands are developing interesting booze-free alternatives and this place has a great variety. While I didn't buy a ton on the booze front today I epically indulged in their snack selection- the salmon jerky and chorizo were both great. I'm also really impressed with their extensive hot sauce wall. Overall, a great place to indulge and definitely a great spot for gifts for foodie friends.

Everything you need..or..ask and you shall receive. Handy location and late hours yo accommodate…read morethe bring-ur-own booze places in gentrified Verdun. The owner is super friendly..obviously knowledgeable and loves his beer. Go in..ask for something new..or buy a gift..their gift certificates are made of cool chunks of wood from his shop!

"So goodbye yellow brick road Where the dogs of society…read morehowl" (Elton John) The SAQ stands for the Société des Alcools du Québec. It's the network of government-run liquor stores in Quebec. It manages the sale and distribution of alcoholic beverages across the province and operates its own retail stores. We were fortunate enough to win a gift card to SAQ at a charity event last week, so one of our final visits in Montreal was to walk over to this small store at the Place D'Armes and pick up whatever we could for our C$50 prize. Although the store wasn't very large it was very neat and fully stocked, with prices clearly marked for every bottle and can in the store. One of their sales associates was very friendly and helped us find what we were looking for. I'm a big Bloody Mary fan, and from previous trips to Canada knew that "Bloody Caesars" are favored up here. The differ from a Bloody Mary by using Clamato juice instead of a tomato juice base. So, when I saw a shelf with plenty of Clamato choices, I knew one would be coming home with me. I selected a 16 ounce can of Clamato Caesar "With the Works" (Le Tour Garni) with extra spices, seasonings, hot sauce and horseradish (C$3.80). We rounded out our purchase with a bottle of Cliff 79 Shiraz (C$11.75), a bottle of Folonari Pinot Grigio (C$14.95), a bottle of Casa Santos Sangria (C$12.45), and a nifty little branded tote bag for (C$2.95). The only down note of our visit concerned a bottle of SIVO blueberry liqueur I had hoped to buy. I had some at a social function on Thursday night and liked it so much I took a photo of the bottle. When I showed the photo to the sales associate, he not only told me they didn't carry it, but he also told me it was just syrup, and not alcoholic. He said any grocery store would have it. I learned that he was wrong, it is an alcoholic product made in a Canadian distillery.

Excellent selection and what seems like decent prices. I found what I went for: maple whiskey and…read moremaple cream liqueur.

Super large awesome selection SAQ, with useful knowledgeable staff to boot!…read more Probably one of the largest wine selections you can find at an SAQ. Spirits, liquors and specialty beers as well in numbers exceeding those of many locations. And the staff. Thank you sincerely you lovely wonderful people. Always smiling and friendly. And today, staff walked up to us and offered to help with a wonderful smile, we told her we tend to like dry but smooth cab sauvs and were lookin in the 18-21$ range. She immediately recommended a Californian wine called "Slow Press" after asking if we were pairing it (we weren't)... She was spot on we loved this wine. Such good service and such good selection i may make more of a habit of stopping in Chats for my booze.

I'm so lucky to have les assoiffées Just down the street from me! They have an exceptional…read moreselection of local, Canadian and international beers. One of the owners is usually the store clerk, he knows every single beer he sells. He is always able to recommend his favorite beers of the moment or a specific brand whenever I ask him a question. He knows all of the beers he has in stock and which beers can only be sold at certain breweries. In addition to beer, they also sell sausages, homemade sauerkraut (their beer sauerkraut is my fav!), and delicious sourdough baguette! Not into beers? That's ok they have a huge selection of cocktail mixes. This is truly a special store that has put alot of effort into selling local products of high quality. Go support them now!

Beer lover ?…read more Feeling lonely on the south shore ? Can't find good beers in your local depanneur ? Don't look any further, this is the place you need. Large selection from your favourites microbreweries in quebec (and Ontario too, hello Beau's) some in the fridge if you can't wait and want to drink one right now. Also some food, sauces, tapenades, spreads, chips, and more. Owners know their stuff and are passionate about it, ask what you want and feel like, they will guide you to the best beers they have in store.