Located at the Quai de l’Horloge, Plural is one of Canada’s largest contemporary art fairs, celebrating current artistic practices. Here’s a selection of spots to grab lunch in the Old Port before or after your visit to the exhibition.
Explore Montreal's best pancakes, from airy Japanese souffle stacks to comforting buttermilk classics, with inventive toppings and global twists. A brunch guide to standout spots like Arthurs Nosh Bar, Fuwa Fuwa, La Fabrique Bistrot, Foiegwa, Deville Dinerbar, Barley, Cafe September, and more.
Montreal's finest tea houses offer afternoon tea traditions from around the world, pairing scones, pastries and delicate bites with curated teas in intimate spaces. Sabayon's Michelin-starred tasting leads the scene alongside Paparmane, Cha Do Raku, Le Parloir, La Brume dans mes Lunettes and the Ritz-Carlton Palm Court.
Discover Montreal's Epiphany galette des rois scene, where buttery puff pastry and almond frangipane meet hidden charms, crown moments, and modern twists at top bakeries like Pâtisserie Alex Platel, Duc de Lorraine, Le Toledo, and more, order early and celebrate this beloved pastry tradition.
Explore Montreal's best outdoor restaurants and bars this winter, featuring heated domes, cozy terraces, and festive menus from Les Refuges du Bivouac, William Gray, L'Orangerie, Maison Pépin, Terrasse Belvu, L'Auberge Saint-Gabriel, Bateau-Mouche, Leméac, Maison Boulud, and Jatoba.
Discover Montreal birthday spots that are noise friendly, offer sharing plates, and welcome large and last-minute groups without heavy reservations. From tapas at Tapeo to izakaya vibes at Neotokyo and family style feasts at Cappello, these venues turn any birthday into a festive, delicious celebration.
Montreal summers pulse with festivals, food fairs, and outdoor performances, from the Montreal Jazz Festival and Just for Laughs to MONTRÉAL COMPLÈTEMENT CIRQUE and Latin Fuzion, plus food events and fireworks, delivering free concerts and culinary delights across the city in July 2025.
Discover Montreal's Aliments du Québec au menu restaurants that celebrate local producers with seasonal, terroir-driven dishes across cozy bistros, cafes, and brasseries. These menus spotlight Quebec ingredients, support regional economies, and offer authentic, flavorful meals rooted in local know-how.
Mirazu Laval brings authentic Turkish cuisine to Laval, with handmade bread, charcoal-grilled meats, hot and cold mezzes, seafood and vegetarian dishes, plus weekend brunch. The menu mirrors Montreal's Mile-End original, with Quebec-sourced lamb, shared mezze boards, and catering for special events in a welcoming setting.