Les Enfants Terribles at 3 Place Ville Marie in Montreal invites you to the seasonal return of a classic: Gaspésie lobster served with garlic butter, crispy fries and coleslaw. Enjoy terrace lunches or dinners with a city view this spring; limited quantities mean reserve your table soon.
Montreal's microbreweries have flourished, offering a wide range of styles, varied menus, and distinct atmospheres. From minimalist taprooms to lively terraces, they provide more than tastings for beer lovers and curious visitors alike, with options for food, wine, and shared evenings.
Starting April 1st, Le Moliere Brasserie Francaise brings its Cornouaille chicken to your home via Uber Eats for takeout or delivery. Brined three days and roasted two hours, it yields tender meat with crispy skin and rich flavor. Available Tue-Sun in half ($30) or whole ($40) with porcini sauce and fries; limited quantities in insulated, branded boxes.
Brasserie Milton's house-made lineup lets guests enjoy the restaurant's flavors at home with hot sauce, BBQ sauce, Montreal-style steak spices, dill pickle seasoning and apple compote. Available at the Grab & Go counter beside the Delta Hotel reception, these items make great gifts and appear in dishes; blog (French) offers more inspiration.
Le Clara opens at Place des Arts as a refined French brasserie after a major renovation. The kitchen debuts a seasonal menu from Agathe Salmeron, featuring house-made pasta, tartares, a black pudding platter and the Grande Dame cocktail. A welcoming pre- or post-performance stop with front-of-house and a wine program.
Outremont, a refined Montreal neighborhood at the base of Mount Royal, blends leafy parks with a buzzing food scene of cafes, bakeries, and restaurants. The guide highlights must-visit spots for coffee, pastries, brunch, and fine dining, from casual bistros to rooftop bars, making wandering its streets a delicious adventure.
Dine early and head out later with Le Pois Penche's Arts & Entertainment menu, featuring Parisian brasserie favorites such as French onion soup, escargots, moules frites, and duck confit. Available daily for arrivals from 5pm to 5:45pm, perfect before exploring Montreal's nightlife, two courses for $49 per person.
Stella Brasserie Italienne opens in Montreal's Quartier des Spectacles, expanding beyond pizza to an Italian brasserie with fresh pasta, tartares, grilled meats and artisanal pizzas. Crafted by chef Alessandro Bleve, the Esplanade Tranquille venue on Sainte-Catherine Street seats 120 indoors and 40 on the terrace, a pre or post-show stop.
Alchimiste Microbrewery of Joliette debuts two gluten-free beers for Dry January: a 100% grain, millet- and buckwheat-based beer with no added syrup, and a gluten-free, alcohol-free blonde. With 23 years of experience, the brewery leads Quebec's alt-beer scene from its Joliette site with a large terrace and 15 draft lines.
Montreal's karaoke nights offer diverse venues, from sleek bars with light shows to cozy taverns, hosted seven days a week with large song catalogs and festive crowds, featuring spots like Pink Kong, Le Date Karaoke, Madame Smith, Brasse-Rires, 3 Minots, and Au Vieux St-Hubert for unforgettable sing along evenings.
Brasseur de Montréal is a Griffintown microbrewery and pub-style eatery since 2008, offering on-site craft beers and generous, locally sourced dishes in a welcoming, eco-friendly space. Its pet-friendly terrace and frequent events, from happy hour to tastings, plus an on-site shop, make it a top spot for friends, family and beer lovers.
La Cage aux Sports rebrands as La Cage - Brasserie sportive, focusing on food, beer and sport with a new menu featuring house sauces and fresher ingredients, a redesigned logo and site, and aims to attract younger guests while preserving the brand's sports ambiance across 50-plus locations.