greenspot has been serving montreal comfort food since the 1940s, back when a hot dog cost just 20…read morecents. decades later, it's still a true montreal institution, holding onto its old school diner charm with vintage touches, generous portions, and the kind of friendly service that makes you feel like you've stumbled into a neighbourhood favourite that's been around forever. walking into greenspot feels like stepping onto the set of diners, drive-ins and dives, the kind of classic diner that has survived generations by doing simple, comforting food really well. we stopped by around 2:30 pm on a friday as a party of three and were lucky to grab one of the last available booths. seating is tight, and it's easy to see why the place stays so busy. many customers seemed to be grabbing their meals to go, while the dining room had a steady stream of people coming and going. wanting to try a couple of montreal classics, we asked our server, nicholas, for his recommendations and ended up ordering the small bonheur d'occasion and the jumbo platter. the bonheur d'occasion was pure comfort food. a generous pile of fries was topped with sautéed peppers, mushrooms, onions, rich gravy, and fresh squeaky cheese curds. every bite was savoury, hearty, and satisfying, while the fresh curds delivered that unmistakable squeak and creamy bite that makes this style of dish so enjoyable. the jumbo platter was equally generous, loaded with montreal smoked meat and classic diner sides. if you've never had montreal smoked meat, it's cured with a blend of spices before being smoked and steamed until tender, giving it its signature smoky, peppery flavour. the fries were a little softer than i prefer, but the vinegar based coleslaw and crisp pickle added a welcome brightness that balanced the richness of the meat. the menu is extensive, with everything from all day breakfasts and burgers to hot dogs, smoked meat sandwiches, and other diner favourites. whatever you order, come hungry. the portions here are no joke. there were a couple of nostalgic touches i wish we could have experienced. the tabletop jukeboxes no longer work, and unfortunately, the milkshake machine had broken down earlier that day. apparently, our timing was just unlucky, so hopefully it's back up and running soon. what really made the visit memorable, though, was the hospitality. everyone was welcoming, and nicholas took the time to chat with us, answer our questions, and recommend dishes without making us feel rushed. that kind of genuine service is becoming harder to find. greenspot isn't polished or trendy, and that's exactly the point. it's a place that has stood the test of time by doing what it does well: serving hearty comfort food, generous portions, and warm hospitality. if you're looking for a taste of old school montreal, this is one stop that's absolutely worth making.

My wife and I visited Greenspot on the last night of our Montreal vacation and I'm glad we did…read more Being that we were visiting from Chicago, my wife decided to order the Chicago style hot dog. While not a 100% accurate Chicago dog (sliced pickles instead of spears, no green relish, and a bun with no poppy seeds), my wife loved it and said it was the best hot dog she had in Montreal. I ordered the smoked meat sandwich and was not disappointed. Freaking delicious. And the staff were amazing. The owner, after finding out we were in town from Chicago, offered is a free slice of their homemade coconut pie. I'm not a huge coconut fan, but this pie was fantastic. Hands down my favorite restaurant in Montreal. Don't miss it.

This place is wonderful!!! Very laid back charm…read moreLive music Food was amazing ... Grilled octopus was exceptional Oysters over the top In addition to everything else," Lucy" the bartender was engaging, delightful and made us feel like we were the only people at the bar Do not miss this place!!! Best, Paul

A cute restaurant with live performances when we were there last Friday night…read more The staff was great, friendly, and professional. The food was great. We had rigatoni special, chicken with verde sauce, side salad, and grilled shrimp. The portion of the salad was huge, enough for two to share. My friend said the shrimp was the best he ever had.

Came here for lunch on a Sunday and was not too crowded. Ordered the smoked meat sandwich, BLT,…read moretourtiere, poutine, and French onion soup. The smoked meat was pastrami and the sandwiches were good. The soup was flavorful, but the gravy on the poutine was not very flavorful. The meat pie, tourtiere, was fine and came with boiled vegetables, a traditional French Canadian meal. Server was very nice and ambiance was good with tables and counter seating with cute decor. Near the Mont Royal metro stop and near vintage shops on Rue Saint-Denis.

This was an amazing introduction to Montreal. The food was truly amazing. The baked beans ate…read morefull of umami and truly unique. Don't skip these. The buckwheat crepes with maple syrup were sublime as well. The service was even better than the food. The owner and his son both spent time serving us, and were so welcoming and made us feel at home. The French phases I'd memorized were unnessary, as they greeted us in English (I guess we look American). When they found out it was our first visit to Montreal, they had many recommendations for us. I can't imagine a better way to start the day in a truly amazing city than here with a tradional Quebecois breakfast. I cannot recommend this institution enough! Merci beaucoup!

Omg how have more people not discovered this place? The food is amazing. This is a little…read moreneighbourhood place named after an old school Quebec singer. It's my favourite food experience in Montreal. The service is relaxed so expect to wait a while if you are coming for food. I've been here twice and blown away both times. They serve a unique my motor which is a mixture of cider and orange juice. I had the duck burger for dinner and we came back from brunch where I had their hangover platter which is basically everything. French toast, sausage, bacon, toast, crepes, eggs and ham. The ham is a show stopper. It's so delicious. And the duck burger. Well that was like having a religious experience. For only $15 you get a large portion of smoked duck with mushrooms and cheese on a hamburger bun. It's so juicy and flavourful. I can't do it justice here you just have to try it.

MA-Am-M Bolduc feels kind of like home?!…read more Flipping through the menu I just not sure what to order, choices too many choices. With a small establishment with 1 cook and a small kitchen, it does makes me wonder how could that be possible. Breakfast/Brunch with eggs, bacon, crepes and french toast ($11.99) is disappointing... a lot of food, a lot of carbs... everything is luke warm. It definitely taste like and look like something I made at home. Should I be excited? My Yelp friend's poutine and burger looks depressing... but at least it is specials for $7.95. BTW, I think he kind of like the maple syrup... when he started dipping my whole wheat toast in that... I guess he must still be hungry after he ate his food. At least the waiter is nice, the coffee is good and the hand made scrapbook menu is cute!

I came with my SO on a Saturday at 5pm for supper…read more It was quite empty when we got there, but it slowly filled up as the night progressed. It's currently grilled cheese month, so we each got the grilled cheese of the week, which came with a side of fries, and a drink. I got a mango monkey and it was delicious! I didn't really taste the alcohol. It just tasted like a cool, refreshing mango juice. The grilled cheese was delicious as well! It had goat cheese, arugula and sun dried tomatoes. The flavours worked very well together. The staff was helpful and attentive and they're the ones who suggested my drink when I asked for something "fruity and doesn't taste like alcohol". However, I felt like they were just a little pushy about selling alcohol. They asked us if we wanted another drink 3-4 times. Good service? Pushy? I'm not sure, but they were quite nice though! We will definitely be back at some point to try their regular menu items!

Horrible food! Terrible service. Wrong orders. We ordered chicken and waffles , I never had such…read moreterrible food. 0/5. Don't eat here and drinks are not good either. Over priced food, the waffles were like rubber and the chicken portion is like 2 nuggets. I don't mind small portions when the food is great. Just don't eat here, please.

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.

Terrific service and amazing food. The braised beef is out of this world! In my opinion, well…read morepriced too. Very nicely decorated and clean.

My friends and I decided to stop here on a whim so we didn't know what to expect…read more The menu is seasonal with a wide selection. While the roasted salmon was good and a decent portion, the music did not fit the high-end dining the interior tried to portray. It switched from greatest hits to classical and oldies. There were also tvs playing sports in the back. Lastly, this is not a place where you go if you need something quick. The service was slow where it took two hours for three of us to order, receive our meals and then receive the bill.

Hanging out in Montreal on business and it's dinner time. The weather is nice out so we chose to…read morewalk to this spot and check it out after I had done some Yelp research! Atmosphere/Appearance: This place is super chill and set in downtown, but in more of the trendy, neighborhood district away from all the giant skyscrapers. It's all small restaurants, shops, brick streets and apartments around this way. There's no private parking lot, so good luck finding space on the street. The outside looks very modern with matte steel finishings among the brick exterior of the building. Inside looks just as modern, but with a retro twist. There's also outdoor seating if you'd like to dine outdoors as well. Service: We sat at the bar and our bartender was helpful, sweet, attentive and made sure that we had everything we needed. Food: I started off with their Jalapeno Poppers which are fried breaded jalapeños stuffed with cream cheese served with Sriracha mayonnaise. These were fairly decent and I enjoyed them as the start to a good meal. For my entree I decided on the Philly Sandwich which is steak, caramalized onions, roasted red peppers, sauteed mushrooms with melted cheese. It was delightful, but felt a little on the small side. Of course it comes with fries or some other side, but I opted for the side salad to try keeping things a little healthier. Value: Pretty standard, tavern-like pricing that won't break the bank and you won't be eating McDonald's cheap either. Right in the middle. In conclusion, I really enjoyed this place and I'd consider revisiting to try out some other things on the menu.

Unfortunately very disappointed and frankly a bit confused by L'Gros Luxe. While the service and…read moreatmosphere were both nice, the food and drinks were very very subpar. Ordered the Doritos nachos which were served with no Doritos? Instead they used old, extremely stale tortilla chips. I truly hate picking a restaurant apart, but the nachos that were supposed to come with black beans had a total of 3 beans and pre packaged "guacamole". We also ordered the cauliflower which lacked any sort of seasoning and was over cooked. Finally the mac and cheese was just straight up weird? Since when is mac and cheese green? While the restaurant is clean and the staff is nice, I can't recommend coming here. Very expensive yet very low quality food.