This is an absolutely beautiful restaurant. The place itself is decorated and designed beautifully,…read morewith high chairs, flowers everywhere, a round central bar, and empowering quotes written everywhere on the walls. My friend and I went there on a Monday evening in March. The place was empty since it was pretty early (5PM) first of all, and second of all, the weather was horrible. We ordered the crispy zucchinis and the nachos. I'd have to say that the crispy zucchinis were delicious, just wish the portion was a little bit more generous. The nachos were good as well, not the best ever, and also were lacking cheese (especially for the ones on the bottom). We didn't try any main plate, and I'd definitely like to go there again in order to try them! As for our drinks, we ordered a red sangria pitcher. The pitcher was big and totally worth the price, the alcohol in it was generous as well. I would definitely recommend this place for an outing with a group of friends, as they have amazing music, a diverse drink menu (they have blue wine!), and the overall vibe is suitable for big groups.

Le Saloon is a bar, a restaurant as well a supperclub, located right on St Catherine in the heart…read moreof the Gay Village. You will love this place whether you're just stopping for a few drinks before a show or planning to spend your whole evening. The ambiance is relaxed and casual. The restaurant offers a wide variety of dishes - both classical and contemporary. We got some Tatziki to start and it was delicious, followed by a pitcher of red sangria, which was potent but delighful at the same time. My burger was really good and my friend's pasta was done perfectly al dente. We sat out on the terrace and it was great to see people walk by. The service was top notch as well. A great place for a good meal in the Village.

Le Saloon Bistro Bar est une oasis accueillante pour les habitants et les visiteurs. (Saloon Bistro…read moreBar is a welcoming oasis for locals and visitors.) The wait staff at Saloon Bistro Bar are perfectly fluent in French and English. Very friendly to international visitors such as us. Their cocktail specials for "happy hour" are amazing. The espresso martini was perfectly crafted. The "Absolutely Fabulous" cocktail of vodka with cava sparkling wine was a great treat. Saloon Bistro Bar also has excellent menu of appetizers and full meals. After each day of touring Montréal, we found the perfect respite.

If you're looking for Michelin-level technique without the $300 price tag, Le Godot in Verdun…read more(Greater Montreal) is the ultimate "if you know, you know" spot. Chef Hamzah Ramoly (formerly of Toqué! and high-end Dubai kitchens) is serving a 6-course tasting menu for $85 that is pure gastronomy - think hyper-local produce and phenomenal technical precision. If you prefer a more relaxed vibe, their "Bistronomie" menu offers generous, soulful portions that don't skimp on quality. What sets them apart is the hospitality; co-owner Harold and front of the house Lucas don't "time-gate" your table, so you can enjoy your wine pairing for one hour or three without feeling rushed. As a top 5 finalist for MTL à Table, this place is about to blow up. Get a table now before the Michelin star scouts make it impossible to book!

Une expérience gastronomique dans un restaurant moderne et classe…read more Ils ont un menu de saisons et nous offrent des tapas a partager. Une très belle expérience. Les présentations sont très jolie. Ils ont beaucoup de plat crue. J'ai particulièrement aimé le tartare service sur son os a moelle. Ce soir la il y avait aussi une poire feuilleté au goût exqui grâce au epices et Wiskey! Cest 2 plats sont dignent d'une signature ! Ils viennent d'ouvrir leur bar aussi ils vont Avoir sous peu un menu cocktail en attendent il servent les classic. La déco et le mobilier est vraiment bien. Des table en granite je crois et de jolie fauteuils ou banquettes. Un service impeccable !

I had the fillet mignon and my boyfriend had one of the special menus. I felt that my fillet mignon…read morecould have been better. It was over proved for what it was. my boyfriend steak was a reasonable price, but his steak was tough. And both meals were missing salt and slightly cold. Our server was nice however it did take forever to get our meals. And very crowded very tight spaces so most of the night we kept getting bumped by other people or servers. The ambiance was nice but a little bit noisy. And the decor seemed, cheap... For a fancy restaurant I don't think they had anything that actually costed the amount that a fancy restaurant would be, besides the food... Anyway, I'm not big on steak so I can't really say more than what I have to say.

It's a beautiful restaurant, not too steakhouse-y. Quite a classy decor…read more I don't ever imagine anyone could finish such a big steak. I did gave it my all as it was delicious and juicy. We had the snails first, and this was already a filling piece of deliciousness. The humongous chocolate cake as dessert was not really on the same level as the rest of the meal. It was quite very normal. Special mentions to the crispy fries too.

I'm happy that this place wasn't as bad as last time. I came for drinks just before the fire works…read moreit wasn't very packed but lots of bachelorette parties. The waiter we had was 2 weeks new and super friendly. The Service was quick and drinks were good minus the fact that they don't keep their vodka cold huge no no in my eyes. We asked to have a spot reserved at the bar so we could watch the fireworks and come back and of course they put up a little sign for us so our seats were they once we got back. They have a oyster bar until 11 pm that actually closed at 10:30. We got PEI pearl ones and they were really good not one bad one in the batch. We would of got more but they closed it down after our first 12. To get in you would use the street view door, after 11 they put a huge black curtain and you have to come in from the garbage side which I've never seen before, usually they use the side door that leads to the place easy access. When I came out I wasn't sure where I was but eventually figured it out. All and all it was great service the DJ was alright as well the place gets super cramped and you will be standing unless you buy a bottle.

On Wednesday evening, I finally attended a conference I have been dying to attend for months. It is…read morelocated a couple of minutes walk from the Places-d'armes station. The entrance is in the alley. When I got there, I was greeted into a beautiful dark room with dim lights setting everywhere. There were plenty of tables to chat around with the ladies and I sat at the back where I could see the frontal stage very clearly. The setting was small enough to be close enough from the speaker and the place was quite intimate to feel close to the storyteller. The food was a bit of a hit on some dishes and miss on others. I tried the hummus with pita bread and olive salads which were delicious and the flavors were not overpowering. Next, I tried the chicken called Karaage chicken. It is fried with a brown sauce in it. It was okay... I can't really tell what the brown sauce is... It is a bit sweet. On my side, I ordered the tacos chips with guacamole. I didn't like the chips since it was hurting my teeth but the guacamole was decent in taste. My drink of choice of that night was a Negroni, I didn't like it and they put too much ice and so little liquid for the price I paid. I didn't taste the orange as I like at another place in Montreal that makes a better negroni for half the price on a Friday as part of their special. Location wise, easy access to the metro. Food-wise, some are worth to try but the price is not for the faint of heart on this one. The conference, it was 5 stars. Oh... P.S the lady decided to tip herself 4$ from my overall food bill. I didn't know it could happen unless she was expecting me to be cheap with tipping.

Excellent food! I tried so much as you can see and loved it all! Don't be afraid to get adventurous…read moreon the menu! Everything is good! The cocktails were exceptional as well! Waiting staff for quick and pleasant

Very cool vibe and aesthetic. We loved hanging out in this swanky environment for a quick bite…read more The service was kind of slow even though there were only 2 tables - ours and one other. That was annoying because we had to wait a long time to order for no reason. The menu is online and their website doesn't have an English option. Very inconvenient and not tourist friendly. Minus one star for an all around poor experience ordering. The host/waiter was drying glasses at the bar and kept blowing into them to get water droplets out so minus one star for that. So gross. The food came out separately even though we ordered at the same time and made it clear one dish was for one of us and one was for the other. That meant that one of us was eating while the other waited because the food was going to get cold. Minus another star for splitting the order by a full 10 minutes. This place has a lot of potential. The flavor of the nigiri was great, but the portion size was amuse-bouche and not tapas. To charge $15 for 1/2 oz of beef and 5 cents worth do rice is highway robbery. The shishito peppers were great, all 4 of them. Most of the dish is peas which are used as filler. Again, charging $15 for about $2 worth of ingredients is ridiculous ESPECIALLY since the flavor of that dish wasn't anything spectacular. If you want less expensive shishito peppers with better flavor AND a great view, head over to Terasse Nelligan. Bottom line, I wanted to love this place when I walked in, but left underwhelmed and feeling ripped off having spent $40 for two tapas plates.

Birthday brunch for a table of ten, our server was very attentive and kid-friendly. The plates are…read moreHUGE on the brunch side, every one comes with ham, bacon, sausage, potatoes, bread, fruit and the delicious sautéed mushrooms. I mean huge! Also included is coffee and OJ. The place itself is a charming old-timey saloon type place. Location is in the heart of Mile End. Only small complaint was it took a long time to clear the table... they brought the bills before this was done. Not a huge deal. Would go back with people who have big appetites. Edited to add: there was a live musician (on a Saturday morning!) who played some lively guitar that set a calm mood. He is not paid by the establishment so throw him a few dollars if you enjoy it.

Absolutely love any resto that serves a bowl of coffee! Breakfast so big I couldn't finish it all…read morew/o needing a nap (which seriously cuts into sightseeing & shopping time!). Omelets came with OJ, cup of coffee, fruit, ham, bacon, sausage, potatoes & focaccia! Wait staff are patient & the resto is open late w/ nice sangria (either white or red) & live music. Lots if outdoor seating Altho' there is plenty of indoor space for cold winter dining!

I'm grateful for Le Blind Pig. This part of Hochelaga can be kinda variable for good bar fare (in…read moremy opinion) but Le Blind Pig is nearly always just right when it comes to needing something low-key and affordable. My pal and I workout down the street so I've had the pleasure of frequenting the spot semi-regularly on its quieter nights. As several reviewers have mentioned, the beers are hella cheap here. It's also worth mentioning that the majority of the beer is house brew and it's pretty good (particularly for the price). Given this feature of their drink prices comes the downside to this place: it gets PACKED. And not in a fun way. When this place gets full people are piled up on each other making it really difficult to get around. I also find that the crowd changes to unsavoury characters the more the night carries on. Once you hit peak business hour at this place it kinda feels like a gross frat house party. But back to the positives. The food is really accessible and pretty affordable (much like the drinks). My two go-tos are the grilled romaine salad and the tartar (the appetizer format is a perfect small meal and it comes with a salad). They used to have a larger menu with more pub menu-type options but I can still appreciate the variety offered now. Finally, I should mention that I find the service pretty variable. When they're really packed you can be waiting quite a while for your server and you can only order at the bar if you're seated there. It's definitely improved over the years but the servers also tend to be on the inexperienced (and drunk) side. Not the worst, but definitely could be improved on!

Like most people, this place caught my eye for the their cheap 3$ beers…read more Ther website describes itself as offering "American inspired comfort food" although I was disappointed with how limited their menu now is. After checking reviews and previous posts on their Facebook page, I see they used to offer more burger options and even tacos but these have been removed. We came here on a Friday evening around 6pm, it was already full but we managed to find a table and spent the next couple hours enjoying ourselves for the most part. The atmosphere is hip, the banquet seats were comfy and everything we ordered tasted great. We tried their pogo mac and cheese which is deep fried mac and cheese on a stick, topped with green onions, bacon and sour cream, served with fries. This was decadent and very fitting for "bar food". We also got fried chicken, falafels and poutine which were equally delicious. The food is very salty so you want to drink more. The prices are a little steep for how small their portions are and I also realised that the 3$ beers are not the best deal in town, if you want a full pint, you'll need two, so the price ends up being similar to other bars. This is however a great way to sample the variety without breaking the bank. The biggest problem we had was with slow service. Now I haven't been to a bar in a while and understand that perhaps they are not trying to turn tables as quickly as servers would in a regular restaurant, however this place was severely understaffed. Le Blind Pig can seat 80 people and there was only one server + the barman for the entire evening. We waited a long time to get our order taken and even longer if we just asked for a glass of water. Despite the slow service, I really like the vibe and the food, this bar is a great addition to the neighborhood. I would give it another try since it was overall fun. Also, cool detail - the bathroom has a commununal sink for men and women, comprised of many little shower heads to mimic rainfall. Very NEAT.