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.

I'm reviewing the all-you-can-eat brunch buffet for this newly opened little Italy location which…read moreis offered every weekend from 11 to 4pm. I have dined in the evening at their St Denis branch and had a great experience and I'm happy to report the brunch was equally amazing. If you've ever dreamed of all you can eat AND drink (yes, all you can drink beer and mimosas), then Saint-Houblon is the place for you. Although this restaurant is more of a bar,the food quality and choices are truly refined. They source their own locally greenhouse grown veggies when possible and offer a range of elevated dishes with vibrant colors and combinations. With over 24 beers on tap and seasonal specials, this is the best place to try variety. For $30 a person (price can vary depending on season, it was $25 in January), you can choose an assortment of eggs (regular, benedict, scottish), sausage, bacon, creton, salmon rilette, chicken & waffles, pancakes, toast, bagels, garlic potatoes, quiche, beans etc with all you can drink beer (any on tap!) and mimosas. Similar to how you would order sushi at an asian restaurant, you are provided with a menu sheet for the group and just need to list how many of each item you want to order. You can keep on ordering as much as you like. For me the highlight were the eggs benedict, served over your choice of veggies or meat and resting on a sweet bun, the sauce was so flavorful and the pulled pork or brisket (not sure what it was) was melt in your mouth. If you want to get your money's worth, stay away from waffles or pancakes, they were extremely filling. Everything else is delish!! Fun to come as a group then you can really sample every item on the menu.

Great place with good and accessible food and a very nice beer list. Good vegetarian choice…read more The only issue is that children are only allowed outside. Which mean summertime ;)

my first time having foie gras…read more this will not be my last. this was my bucket list dish and i was talked into by a bartender at Midway to come here for a nice dinner and good cocktail. they did not disappoint. the photo tagged was a date stuff with foie gras sprinkled with salted pistachio and flakes salt. excuse me? while i slobber all over myself. this was one of my bucket list meals and it did not disappoint. thank you to juliette and the staff here for letting me dine like a queen!

Our food was good, drinks too. Busy night when we stopped in, waitress by herself but did great…read morekeeping up with inside and outside tables. Menus we saw posted online/other reviews before going were totally different, from years ago. I'd call it trendy Mediterranean/Middle-Eastern but could be wrong.

This is a #ThankYouThursday covid-19 review. I am walking down streets in my memories and thinking…read moreabout some of the ridiculous fun times I've had in Montreal bars. Our nightlife is what makes our city and I really hope the provincial and federal government get together behind some actual coordinated support for these crucial local businesses. I used to live near Hemisphere gauche and have walked by all kinds of different crowds gathered outside, it's so awesome to see how different kinds of communities can feel welcomed in live music venues and bars and I love walking by and feeling, not just unthreatened, but somehow welcomed in their midst. I've sat on the window ledge here and enjoyed a cheep beer and the people watching, and I've rolled in here with a crew of badass lady friends after another bar closed and the staff let us take over their karaoke set up and drink whiskey and sing all our frustrations out till closing time, no fuss.

Awesome Staff! Took amazing care of us and even jammed some SLAYER for me. Thank you for the…read moreRespect. I will be back on my next trip.

This is a pretty cool spot. We made reservations to get a table for a Friiday night at 9 pm(the…read moreonly other option was 11:30). The place wasn't packed when we sat down, but our waiter was really attentive. We ordered a medium sized pitcher of the rose sangria(which was FULL of ice) and didn't give us a buzz whatsoever. I would recommend a large for 2 people.... and maybe to ask for less ice. We also ordered the 2 mini desserts which were chocolate pudding in a mason jar and some white vanilla pudding. They were $4 CAD each and pretty good. Got 4 tequila shots for $20 CAD as well which was great. The overall vibe of the place is really cool and when we were leaving around midnight, the line to get in wrapped AROUND the block

Hands down a MUST when in Montreal! This is the one place I will always make sure to visit every…read moretime I am in town. From the playful yet chic interior to the artistic and unique decorations, the restaurant is overall such a fun place to spend time with friends! There is so much to do inside the restaurant besides eating. In addition to their fantastic interior and layout, the service and food are also on point. Service is fast and friendly. Food is VERY affordable (albeit portions are on the smaller side) and tasty! The chefs do a very good job bringing out the best of flavors in both Western and Oriental cuisines. 11/10 would recommend!

I came back here a second time when visiting with family and the quality is still there. I am upset…read morethe gamchatang is not offered anymore though. That was my favorite dish here. The seafood bowl I got was filled generously with seafood and veggies. The broth was savory and everything tasted fresh. The fried chicken was 10/10. It was juicy, crispy, and the sauces were sweet/spicy. It is a great combo of flavors that we can't get in Chicago. Service and ambiance were also good here.

We left Bar Gandara abruptly because we were famished. We stopped in and were immediately seated at…read morethe terrace. If you have bad knees be careful because the stairs nearly took me out. Le sigh. We ordered two orders of Poulet Frit Beurre Miel (Honey Butter Fried Chicken), Batonnets De Fromage (Mozzarella Sticks), Frit De Patate Douce Avec Sauce Beurre-Miel (Sweet Potato Fries with Honey Butter Sauce) and a liter of Sapporo. Unfortunately, our waiter messed up our order and brought us boneless wings instead of bone in. The chicken can definitely use some improvement by being seasoned throughout. The waiter was apologetic, but instead of apologizing, he should've wrote down what we ordered. Also the ginormous pieces of chicken were overwhelming. I wish they had more sauce. The batter should've been seasoned before dredging the chicken. Compliments to the chef on his frying technique. The chicken was still crunchy a day later. I thought it was a little odd that they brought out mozzarella sticks with a side of salsa. I guess they do things a little different in Canada. The sweet potato fries were good, but also they need more honey butter sauce. We've never had Sapporo and it was so refreshing. It paired extremely well with the chicken.

An easy, breezy cocktail bar located in one of the coolest corners of one of Montreal's coolest…read moreneighborhoods, Marion provides a much-needed modern watering hole that really delivers. We stopped in for pre-dinner drinks and had the best time chatting with the friendly bartender and letting the evening roll in. A great spot to watch the sunset in the city.

We stumbled across this place on a recent trip to Montreal. It's a hidden gem! Not overly crowded…read morebut lively, even during the busy sumer tourist season. The staff is incredible and the cocktails are out of this world. I highly recommend the negroni. Fabulous. Taverne Marion also has an excellent local beer staff. Although I did not try the food there they look to have a good selection of pub food worth trying. We liked this place so much we went there 3x in 4 days and I even bought a t-shirt! I will definitely be back on my next trip to Montreal!

Came here last night for the first time and had a blast. The staff, the drinks, everything was…read moreabsolutely amazing!

We took a cold walk out eastish on St Zotique to try Jockey. The snow was swirling and we cozied in…read moreon the couch, sweetly welcomed by a friendly bartender who kept everyone laughing and pretty well taken care of as the only server in the room. The smoked Ceasar he made and served me was tasty, and the giant piece of cured meat in it was over the top. The grilled cheese was simple and filling and good. The beers and drinks all seemed well priced and the liquor cabinet was well-stocked and made me want to come back and hang out. The decor is nice, but slightly off for me, mostly because I'd rather not have tvs in nice bars, and 3 seems over the top for a small cocktail bar. Why not just be amazing at cocktails and cured meat (ok, sure!) and not try to be all things to all people? The art was better than most local cafes and bars, and the lighting was cozy. In general, a nice feeling room, though I'd love a local place that felt even more comfortable, fewer hard chairs and cold open expanses, more like a country house, with big comfy chairs. Jockey gets really close to this feeling and is a nice option in the area. I'll be back I suspect!

Finally was able to try Restaurant El Chalateco, a Salvadorean spot. The servers were all warm and…read morewelcoming. They have 6 combo deals ($11.00 to $16.49) if you order before 5:00pm and you get to choose your pupusa/tamale/drink. - Curtido and salsa roja - salsa was thin, watery style - Platano con crema ($4.50) - decent but could have been crispier and more caramelized - Combo #3 ($16.49) - 1 pupusa (de chicharron), yuca con chicharron and a drink (guayaba). Yuca was excellent and came with several chunks of fried pork - Combo #6 ($12.50) - 1 tamal (pollo), 2 pupusas (revuelta and de queso y espinaca) and a drink (horchata). Pupusas were tasty. Chicken tamale was moist and fluffy. Horchata was nicely spiced

Seems to be a really authentic spot!…read more The papusas are cooked great, large portion for $3. I got the queso and the pork + beans, both were very tasty! How are these not more popular? Don't skip on the plantain and sour cream starter!! They give you a WHOLE giant plantain that's been cooked to super sweet and velvety perfection. I love these and they're really hard to find! This is now a super favorite spot just for these. Had the chicken breast plate which came with a large salad and rice + beans. The rice was super good, cooked way better than most places. The chicken had some spices on it but there wasn't anything too special about the plate. They have a lot of authentic drinks too, my favorite is Horchata which was spiced just right. Cinnamon and maybe some nutmeg in there. Perfection! The staff was very very nice too, although a bit slow at the end when waiting for a box. At the register, we striked up a conversation about plantains which was enlightening. I'll definitely be coming back for more papusas and plantains.

My first time here and I really enjoyed it! What's not to like about a stuffed baguette? Especially…read morewhen they are made fresh and the options are so wide. Warm, cheesy, and well seasoned. This place is the perfect comfort food to eat in a park or if it's cold out. The wait can be long so if it's lunchtime, expect it to be busy. But otherwise, you order at the counter and you can see them make it and it's pretty fast!

Huge fan. A seemingly simple idea (like calzones but baguettes!), but one I haven't seen yet, and I…read morewant to see it catch on! I got the one with literally every ingredient all in one (which was probably too much in retrospect, but I was on vacation mode and the few extra dollars seemed worth it).