After many years visiting Montreal, hard to believe I'm just getting here. Gave my local friends a…read morehard time for that. Rustic spot with mixed seating inside. Looks like they have Live music. We arrived shortly after they opened on a Saturday morning around 11. Quiet and we had the Dining area practically to ourselves but definitely picked up by the time we finished. We ordered a Smoked Meat Sandwich platter with fries and a solo large Smoked Meat Sandwich. Smoked meat was thick, tender and tasty-make sure to ask for marbled. Fries were also tasty-fresh cut. We also ordered, based on recommendation, the Karnatzel-slightly spicy with garlic and had a snap-very similar to beef jerky but also could pass for a skinny sausage-we enjoyed it! Service was quick and friendly. They have an extensive menu offering everything from poutine to grilled lamb, chicken, liver and steak. A bit off the beaten path and one of the top options for Smoked Meat.

your staff working at Pete smoke meat on monday the 27 of July around 16.30 pm was everything but…read moreprofessional.There young,s and don't give much attention to patrons.The girls have fun talking together but forget the customers.I was with a friend from N-B and we ordered 2 jumbo sandwich's and a bottle of water and one fountain coke for a total of near $80.with tips.We ordered one lean and one medium.WE RECEIVED TWO GREASY SANDWICHES.After complaining to a young guy on the floor, he said he couldn't do nothing. I said to show the plates half eaten at the kitchen but as soon as he left i watch him trowing everything in the garbage.Sorry but i might go somewhere else next time and won't recommend PETE'S SMOKE MEAT ANYMORE.

Lester's in an old fashioned Montreal deli. I went on a Friday evening with my brother. It wasn't…read moretoo busy even though it's a small interior. I got their classic smoked meat sandwich. I was not disappointed. I'm a smoked meat lover, and this is it! Our servers were also very friendly. I would definitely return

Montreal is very much a foodie city, and one of things their known for is smoked meat -…read morespecifically, the type traditionally served in Jewish Delis. Arguably, the most famous smoked meat spot in the city is Schwartz's - and indeed when we were walking past it there was a huge line of people waiting to get in. Smoked meat wasn't on the top of my list, as I could easily go to a Jewish Deli in NYC - but we were on a food tour and this was one of the stops. That being said, I was looking forward to checking out the meats. Lester's is located in Outremont, which is also the home to Montreal's Hasidic Jewish community. The place gave off old school vibes - walking in we were greeted by the deli counter with tables scattered throughout the dining room. The decor was charming and casual with touches of kitsch on the walls without being tacky. There is a good variety of classic deli dishes, though we went classic and got the smoked meat with rye, pickles, and mustard. There was enough for each of us to make one sandwich, so that's what we did. This was honestly better than I expected - the meat was juicy and tender, the bread was soft yet was able to withstand being part of a sandwich, and the pickles were super flavorful. Special shoutout to the mustard - we were told they make their own which I felt was a really special touch. Service was good, and overall this was an unexpected highlight of my food tour. Jewish deli food is not something I usually gravitate towards, but this was some of the best I've had - it's well worth making a trip here.

First time eating at Reuben's. We came in from a rain storm with 2 young children. From the moment…read morewe walked in, the host, a sweet older gentleman, offered us paper towels to dry up, since we were soaken wet even with umbrellas. He seated us in the booth and got our little children settled in with coloring material. He was so gentle spoken with our children, and for that matter, the entire staff was! Our family felt welcomed and not a bother. You would be surprised at how few places make us feel this way, even though our children are calm little beings. Ok, now... to the food! When I hear brisket, I think of Texas styled BBQ, this brisket is different, this is a deli style brisket, think Reuben Sandwiches. The brisket was sliced so thin and was juicy, it was delicious! Our kids had kids meals and in their opinion, the best part was the ice cream at the end . I highly recommend eating here! The staff is friendly, the food is great and overall, just a comfortable place to be! Tip the staff well, trust me, by the time the bill arrives you will already have experienced their top notch service. I don't have pictures to share because we were hungry and ate everything up before I could remember to snap some photos!

We stumbled on this establishment this evening and it did not disappoint. We had a brief 5 - 10…read moreminute wait but it was well worth it for in house smoke meats/seafood. We had the the spinach and artichoke dip to start which was really good. I had the original Reuben which was memorable with the in house smoked corned beef brisket. The pumpernickel bread was awesome as well. My wife had the smoked lox bagel sandwiches ch with the fried capers and that too was amazing. Bonus points for the Molson Export Ale on draft which was a nice change of pace from all of the craft drafts I've been having.

Fan favourite whenever we visit Montreal. Service and food were great. Wasn't busy so we were also…read morein and out in a hurry

This is my second time visiting Dunns. My first time was by myself at their Metcalfe location. This…read moretime around I was with my family and decided to check this location out. My son ordered their Smoked Meat Bagel, my wife ordered their Le Petit Smoked Meat sandwich, and I of course had to go with their Super Combo Smoked Meat. You can never go wrong with smoked meat. Overall the service was great. Very prompt and friendly service. But most importantly, the food tasted delicious. The smoked meat was great and I can definitely see myself returning for a third time.

I heard that smoked meat was something you should eat while in Canada. My BF and I were exploring…read moreOld Montreal and needed a lunch spot, so a quick Yelp search helped us find Smoking Meat. We ordered the smoked meat trio and the poutine with smoked meat. The smoked meat trio includes a sandwich, cole slaw, and water. I've never had Canadian smoked meat before, so I wasn't sure what to expect. I thought it would be a lot smokier, but I'm glad it wasn't. It reminded me of NYC corned beef sammies. The poutine with the smoked meat was also great. This was definitely enough food for two people, especially since the poutine is so heavy. We actually thought we ordered the smoked meat plate, which includes all of the items from the trio, plus a pickle and more french fries. When we asked them about it, we realized that we probably just ordered the wrong thing. However, they brought us out some extra fries (which we definitely didn't need), but it was really nice of them to do so. It was a nice textural change from the gravy-soaked fries we had been eating. Overall, it was a great meal - but definitely not something that I could eat that often.

This restaurant is over rated…read more Although they are the only restaurant in the area within the older town of Montreal, near the Notre dame, I didn't think their smoked meat was as great as I tasted in the outskirts of montreal. The smoked meat was salty, oily and expensive, the poutine wasn't the best either. Such a small portion that was expensive, probably because it was in a tourist area. Don't think I'd eat here again unless I can't get out of the older montreal area because there's other places much less oily and more reasonable.

Common folk need not pay a kings ransom for this regal cuisine…read more A grandiose, succulent, exquisitely cooked beef patty provides consistently superior mouthfuls bite after bite. Majestic as the sauce is; it does not rule outright. Instead sharing power with an equally noble array of seasoning and sumptuous toppings. An establishement deserving of its place among burger royalty.

First time getting the burger here and wow. It was so special. The bun, the meat, the cheese,…read moreeverything about it was different and tasted so well together. I highly recommend paying the additional 1.50$ for cheese. It made such a difference. I hate when you can't taste the cheese in a cheeseburger. Service was fast and efficient, the busboy was fun and helpful. The restaurant just has this aura of hipsterness and coolness. Everything comes together to make the experience different and out there. The place mats, the plates, the utensils, the music, the lights, everything works and is coherent and intensifies the experience. Also worth mentioning is that I actually did go back for brunch and got the chicken and waffle. I heard a lot about this from tv shows and never thought it actually existed anywhere near me so it was an awesome surprise. And it was excellent. I love chicken, I love waffles, I love maple syrup, there's no way combining those things together could end badly.

Food was great, service was excellent and the ambiance was perfect!…read moreWill go again next time in Montreal!

Some spots have so much history, you feel you're in a movie set as soon as you walk inside. That…read morewas definitely the case at Dunn's, where every booth felt like a place where the story's exposition had unfolded and the dialogue exchanged. Excellent, classic vibes! Food was great. The smoked meat sandwich is what they're known for and it came out tender and juicy. The classic Jewish deli treat: a brisket, dry-cured for 14 days in a blend of peppercorn, garlic, coriander, and mustard seed, then slow-smoked, steamed, and hand-sliced onto fresh rye bread. Pair it with the tang of sauerkraut and a dill pickle and you're in business. Pro tip: go with the "super combo" large smoked meat sandwich, upgrade the fries to poutine, and just share that with your partner in crime. It's perfect! I was on the hunt for Dunn's black cherry drink to complete the meal, but they had run out. Hopefully you'll have better luck ordering one.

This is a very casual place to get a decent bite to eat. We weren't very hungry so we just opted…read morefor soup and fries. They have French onion soup and soup du jour, which happens to be minestrone today. The French onion was really good and the minestrone was not bad, maybe a little bland. The fries were crispy and good. Yes there are bees around, but I seen them at every restaurant we visited in eastern Canada this fall.

I ordered a combo which is a sandwich fries and a drink. It's mainly a beef sandwich but didn't…read moreseem heavy. Bread was soft and you could easily bite into it and enjoy it The waitress over heard our conversation and gave good input about what we're discussing, spoke of her own experience and the culture of Montreal which was very much appreciated One of my favorite places to find while visiting Montreal's old port