Looking for a place with a great view that serves delicious food and a variety of drinks? We've assembled our favourites everywhere from downtown to Old Montreal, and all along the city's beautiful waterways. Winter or summer, terraces or cozy indoor nooks, there are nice views to soak up as you eat with friends, on dates, with colleagues, or with family.
Poincaré Chinatown
1071 Boulevard St-Laurent, Montreal, H2Z 1J6
Perched above Chinatown with blockbuster views of the Old Port, river and bridge, Poincarré feels worlds away from The Main's hustle and bustle. The airy terrasse glows after dark during the warmer months. Expect veg-forward sharing plates, tasty seafood and meats, and playful house fermentations, including (yes!) fermented French fries.
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Horizon Rooftop
611 Rue Notre-Dame E, Montreal, H2Y 0C2
Atop Hotel Hyatt Centric Ville-Marie, Horizon delivers a front-row seat to the Old Port, Clock Tower Beach, Parc Jean-Drapeau and beyond. Come for golden-hour bottles, stay for indulgent rooftop fare like smash burgers, fried calamari or braised short ribs tailored by the team behind Burgundy Lion.
Bivouac
1255 Rue Jeanne-Mance, Montreal, H5B 1E5
Overlooking Place des Festivals, Bivouac doubles as a dinner-and-live-spectacle spot during festival season. Chef Xavier Dahan reworks Quebec terroir with a French-trained edge while performances and pop-up culture unfold below. Even winter can't stop it: clear heated domes keep alfresco dining very much alive.
Bar Nacarat
900 Boulevard René-Lévesque O, Montreal, H3B 4A5
Smack in the city's core, Nacarat's fourth-floor terrasse at Fairmont The Queen Elizabeth stares straight onto Place Ville-Marie. Early evening is for cocktails and refined snacks; later, the lights dim, the music cranks up and the bar turns shoulder-to-shoulder toasty.
Hiatus Restaurant
1 Place Ville-Marie, Montreal, H3B 4E8
High above the city at the summit of Place Ville-Marie, Hiatus invites you to gaze down with its 360-degree view of the city. The menu is small, deliberate and good: think crudo, silky miso leeks, or a tight tasting menu. Come to seal a deal or whisper sweet nothings; either way you can toast with something serious from the wine list.
Cappello
1 Place Ville-Marie, Montreal, H3B 2G2
With the same full-spectrum views as its sister restaurant Hiatus, Cappello, on the 44th floor of PVM, is for days when you're feeling more like Italian. The menu includes Northern Italian classics like vitello tonnato (rare in Montreal) and cappelletti with homemade ricotta and a wonderful pistachio pesto. Point to your house as you tuck into the chicken Parmesan.
Portus 360
777 Boulevard Robert-Bourassa, Montreal, H3C 3Z7
Located between Griffintown, Old Montreal, and downtown, Helena Loureiro's Portuguese restaurant, Portus 360, offers a view of the city while enjoying a great meal. The restaurant rotates slowly 360 degrees, allowing you to eat and drink while admiring the view.
QUAI 99
99 Chemin de la Rive, Vieux Longueuil, J4H 4C9
If you want to have a view of the St. Lawrence River and Montreal, go to Quai 99 in Longueuil. It is possible to reserve the place for your special events 7 days a week. In summer, they are open for your happy hour, brunches, and more.
Terrasse Nelligan
106 Rue St-Paul O, 5e étage, Montreal, H2Y 1Z3
Terrasse Nelligan is located on the 5th floor of the Hôtel Nelligan in the Old Port. You can enjoy the terrace even in the early spring season as they add heaters for cooler days. With tasty cocktails, as well as a varied menu for lunches, dinners, and brunches, it's good for any occasion. Remember to reserve your table, it fills up fast!
Patate et Persil
9 Avenue St-Charles, Vaudreuil-Dorion, J7V 2K3
This century-old house in Vaudreuil-Dorion, which today serves as a neighbourhood restaurant with comfort food, offers a magnificent view of the Ottawa River. In summer, the terrace runs along the river, allowing you to enjoy the view while you eat. In addition to its snack menu, it is possible to enjoy brunch on weekends.
Restaurant H3
340 Rue de la Gauchetière O, Montreal, H2Z 0B9
Located in the Humaniti Hotel, the emphasis is on the human experience, while offering quality service, food selection, a variety of privately imported bottles, modern art decor by Riopelle or Séguin, and products by Quebec artisans. The setting is magnificent, right above the Palais des Congrès de Montréal, especially from the terrace in summer.
Pavillon - Restaurant SAT
1201 Boulevard St-Laurent, Montreal, H2X 2S6
Experience farm-to-table produce, creative cocktails, local beers, natural organic wines, and a seasonal menu at Pavillon, located in the SAT. There is a rooftop garden to complement the dishes. In the spring, be sure to visit their terrace with a view of downtown.
Il Fornetto
1900 Boulevard St-Joseph, Montreal, H8S 2N5
Whether it's summer or winter, you can enjoy the view of the St. Lawrence River in an enchanting setting. Take a break from the city at Il Fornetto while tasting their succulent Italian dishes. In fact, they have an authentic Italian wood-fired oven, which is quite rare! Be sure to catch the stunning sunsets.
MARCUS Restaurant + Lounge
1440 Rue de la Montagne, Montreal, H3G 1Z5
This restaurant by acclaimed chef Marcus Samuelsson is conveniently located in the Four Seasons Hotel. This trendy place offers excellent seafood, cocktails, and an impressive wine and bubbles list. They are open for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and brunch. The view overlooks downtown Montreal and the iconic Leonard Cohen mural.
Restaurant Canons
991 Rue Richelieu, Beloeil, J3G 2T8
A microbrewery in Beloeil, this warm place on the banks of the Richelieu River has local beers, bistro cuisine, and a festive atmosphere. In the summer, the terrace runs along the river with a view of Mont Saint-Hilaire. You might well be serenaded by a singer-songwriter.
Le Perché Bar Terrasse
153 Rue St-Amable, Montreal, H2Y 1E7
Terrasse William Gray
421 Rue St-Vincent, Montreal, H2Y 3A6
These two terraces of the William Gray Hotel are respectively on the 4th and 8th floor, which gives a view of the Old Montreal, the St. Lawrence River, and the Jacques-Cartier Bridge. The atmosphere is a mixture of chic, warm and friendly. Whether it's for sharing plates, à la carte dishes, or tables d'hôte, you can be sure to find fresh and diversified products. Due to their great popularity, it is very important to reserve. Don't worry, the terraces are heated for colder days, and the Terrasse William Gray boasts clear heated domes.
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