Our first day in Montreal and we were walking down the street looking for lunch. We stumbled on…read moreKYK's and liked the look of this classic pub. So in we go! There was a nicely selected set of local beers on the menu. We had a few and they were great. I won't detail them as I think the selection changes routinely. It was tough to decide what to get. I was poutine-curious but was unsure about the foie gras gravy. Andrew ordered the poutine with the duck confit. He loved it and said it was among the best poutine he has had. I went for the traditional mussels as Andrew said this is a thing to get in Montreal, they will do it well. He was right, the bowl was huge and the mussels and sauce were excellent. The only thing I would change is I like a baguette with mussels more than fries so if that is an available substitution I would be all in. I loved this place, I would go back again when I return to Montreal.

We arrived at NYK's around six - happy hour was definitely in full swing. It was an hour wait so we…read morecame back at seven. The service was amazing, attentive and kind. NYKS has a proper Guinness pint, which I can appreciate. I ordered the French Onion Soup and the fish and chips. Both were AMAZING. The French onion soup was good, hot, very beefy. The fish and chips had a light but crispy batter on the outside and perfectly flaky fish. Top notch. The place really cleared out by the time we were done at eight, so might recommend coming later if you don't want to wait. Overall, great place. I would definitely recommend.

Hands down the best experience we had while visiting Montreal! From the moment we walked in, our…read moregroup of 8 was treated like family (in the best way!). We were early and our table wasn't quite ready yet, so they kindly found space for us at the kitchen bar. Turns out that was a perfect place to for us to wait. We were able to talk to Chef Heather and watch her work her magic on the dishes she was plating. We took advantage of this time to order the deviled eggs and some drinks. Loved the eggs! Once we moved to our table, we all noticed that even though we may have had a designated server, everyone that we spoke to graciously treated us like we were the most important people they were taking care of that night. The teamwork amongst the staff was incredible to see and feel. At one point, Fred let us know that they only had 2 buns left, so if we wanted a burger, he needed to know immediately and he would save them for us. Two things stood out about that conversation. First, they make their bread in house and once the buns for that day are gone, no other burgers will be sold. Second, I believe Fred just happened to hear us discussing the menu and heard someone say they were going to get the burger. At that point, he stepped in to share the news about the buns and gave us the option to put those on hold even though everyone else was not ready to order yet. He certainly could have pretended he didn't hear us and we would have been none the wiser, but his attention to customers and their experience really made an impression on all us. In addition to excellent customer service by everyone, the food we had was fantastic. Personally, I had the scallops and thoroughly enjoyed the dish. After dessert, Fred was kind enough to sit down with us and share some of his favorite spots for food and drink. Half of our crowd actually ran into him later at one of his suggested bars, so his list was very honest! We all left that night with such amazing memories of our time at Projet Pilot and it will be the place we recommend for anyone visiting Montreal!

Came here for a couple drinks after poutine next door at Le Banquise and was met with a lovely…read moreatmosphere and a large variety of fairly priced beverages, some of which were made right on the premises. Score! I'm all about trying local products while traveling, so I was happy to find that many restaurants I came across in Canada double as microbreweries. I think Projet Pilote was one of my favorites for its range and the establishment's ambiance. Service was quick and attentive. Thanks! Would like to stop by again and perhaps try the food next time.

Visited this bar on a Monday night. The ambience is really nice. Dark, moody... good music. Very…read morenice establishment. I ordered the Parmesan fries (7/10) and two cocktails: the Martingale (7/10) and an old fashioned (7/10). The order of fries was huge which is good, but the fries are the top were hot while the ones towards the middle/bottom were only warm. The drinks were a little too sweet for my liking. Service was good tho. No major complaints other than those mentioned above.

Love it! Great vibes. Amazing service and great creativity with food and drinks. Sat the bar…read morewithout reservations. If you are in the area, stop by for an appetizer and a drink! We asked the bartender for some creative mixes and he delivered. 5 stars.

Best old fashioned I've had, not to sweet, the bartender, Max was great. would 100% go back.read more

After spending the day walking around Plateau Mont-Royal, I made an executive decision: These paws…read morewere officially off duty. Luckily, we found Les Torches, a bar right on the main strip with a large street-side patio and -- please refer to the photographic evidence -- AstroTurf. Finally. A patio designed for me. I immediately stretched myself across my new lawn while Mom and Dad settled in. Even better, the staff spotted me and brought over a water bowl right away. I appreciate establishments that recognize senior management when it arrives. Mom had a Diet Coke. Dad had a pint. And I handled the more important responsibilities: hydrating, monitoring pedestrian traffic and lying dramatically on the grass. At one point I relocated to Dad's lap and briefly closed my eyes. I was not sleeping. I was conducting strategic planning for the remainder of our Plateau itinerary. There's plenty happening around you, so it's a great spot to stop for a drink and watch the neighborhood go by. But after all the walking we had done, I was mostly grateful for a comfortable place to stretch out my extremely hardworking legs. Dogba's verdict: 4 paws out of 5. Personal AstroTurf lawn: outstanding Immediate water service: excellent Dog-friendly patio: Dogba approved Plateau people watching: first-rate Dad's pint: successfully consumed Mom's Diet Coke: reliably Mom Tiny-leg recovery: desperately needed Sleeping on Dad: allegations remain unproven Would I return? Absolutely. Any bar that gives me water, grass and enough room to fully extend all four legs understands exactly what a Montreal vacation requires.

The ambiance, the music, the excellent service and a great selection of cocktails and wines…read more Appetizers were really good. The breathtaking view of Montreal is crazy, what a nice terrace, expensive but it's an experience ... we really loved it!

It gets crowded fast, but the energy is part of the charm. Food and wine were both excellent.read more

I rarely give 5 stars. But I could not find a fault with my experience there. Service was perfect…read more Knowledgeable, not pesky and well mannered. My two friends and I enjoyed duck, cheese, olive and pork items from the tasting menu. And a gorgeous Cote du Rhone bottle. Good value as well. Montreal blows Toronto away in this category of resto/bar/after work spot.

I don't know if my original review of Darling might have been lost, or whether I simply forgot to…read morecreate it, but this restaurant is too good to not write that review. It's a fun place to dine, and I'm not just saying that because we were able to order a pitcher of Aperol spritz (okay, maybe a little). The atmosphere here is just plain fun, and the decor is cool, especially that circular bar in the middle. We enjoyed everything we ordered. The polenta fries were delicious and paired well with the tomato salad. It continued with my Grilled Half Cornouailles Chicken, with chimichurri, and it finished with the Basque Cheesecake. Darling is likely to become a regular favorite on future trips to Montreal.

Great spot to grab a bite and a pint. We sat inside at the bar area and it was very cool. There…read morewere 5 of us and the bar is a large circle so we were able to chat and hear each other just fine. The vibes were great in there. The server we had was super nice. We were there for brunch. The food was pretty good to. I do wish they had a few more brunch items but whaddya do. We still had a great time. They make a good Cesar. They make some great focaccia with honey butter.

This place owes me nothing!…read more The 2000s throwback party was like a blast from the past. i was coming in from out of town (mini vacation) and the wonderful bartender informed me there would be a party around 10 and it would go until 3am. She suggested 'Bar Pamplemousse' for dinner and a cocktail and i am glad i made the stop. when i get back this place is in full 2000s RAVE decorations. take me back! They were so kind and the drinks were poppin'! i ended up staying out with the locals and having a great night. I ended up in the Village at karaoke! all i can say is the prices were not issue. the staff were lively and fun! this was all out of the blue on a Monday night and i was treated like royalty! **It didn't hurt i was like to the only person there was alive in 2004* lol! thank you for an amazing kick off! pro tips: you have to pay as you go there are no tabs. they take a card and will convert the dollars tips are tips! park across the block it's a short walk take a ride service... the drinks are strong AF! ultra pro tip: bring an umbrella #iykyk

Other side of Montreal from the old port area...this was recommended by a bartender at a different…read morespot, we walked, we shouldn't have... but we did grab a uber after our stretchy noodles. The midway was awesome, but we had to take it easy as we realized we were t in Kansas anymore.