Looking for the best seafood in Montreal this summer? This guide highlights top spots beyond traditional fish houses, featuring exceptional crudos, tartares, and grilled fish in unexpected places. Discover where to enjoy high-quality catches and refreshing summer flavors across the city.
Discover the best seafood in Montreal, from legendary institutions like Joe Beef and Milos to trendy spots such as Molenne and Le Filet. Explore top-rated restaurants serving fresh oysters, impressive seafood towers, and exquisite lobster dishes perfect for any occasion.
Montreal's lobster season is in full swing, with mouthwatering, refined dishes across the city, from classic lobster rolls to creamy pastas, risottos and lobster poutines. Explore top spots for fresh lobster in Montreal and nearby areas, including Pincette, Chez Delmo, Bar George, Joséphine, L'Osso and more.
Montreal's snow crab season arrives briefly in spring, delivering delicate, sweet meat famed for freshness. Chefs serve it simply with lemon and butter or mayo, or in bold, shareable dishes. Ephemeral menus celebrate the fleeting crab at spots from Café Miracolo to L'Auberge Saint-Gabriel, inviting guests to savor every bite.
Gumbo and jambalaya, two iconic New Orleans dishes, are beloved for both their flavors and their convivial nature. Montreal offers delicious versions, from House of Jazz to Kamúy, so you can enjoy a taste of Louisiana without leaving home.
Montreal's vibrant Latin American scene showcases the finest ceviche, tiradito and aguachile across Peruvian, Mexican and fusion spots that elevate fresh seafood with leche de tigre and citrus, highlighting restaurants delivering authenticity, freshness and bold shared plates across the city.
Montreal's 18 top steakhouses fuse history with modern flair, offering dry-aged beef and charcoal-grilled cuts from ribeye to tomahawk. From downtown to Old Montreal and the North Shore, enjoy business lunches, romantic dinners or weekend gatherings with generous portions, crisp fries, and thoughtful wine pairings.
Discover the best Greek restaurants in and around Montreal, from Panama Rotisserie and Milos to Zante and La Maison Grecque, serving gyros, souvlaki, fresh seafood, grilled meats, and traditional tavern dishes. Explore favorites across Montreal, Laval, Outremont, Westmount and beyond for a true Mediterranean dining experience.
Sterlings Steakhouse Laval offers premier fine dining with prime, aged beef, fresh seafood, elegant sides, and indulgent desserts in a refined, welcoming setting, backed by attentive service. A $45 lunch and a $40 late-night menu ensure exceptional value without compromising quality.
Chez Delmo, a Montreal institution since 1907 in Old Montreal, specializes in seafood and fish with a timeless, authentic dining experience. From Dover sole meuniere to Thermidor lobster, it blends tradition with seasonal ingredients, reviving in 2011 to continue as a landmark for locals and visitors alike.
Bistro MM Station Culinaire in Blainville welcomes diners with warm, spacious charm, a large mirror and romantic dimmed lighting with jazzy vibes. Guests choose a la carte or table d'hote and savor dishes like velvety sweet potato soup, bergamot scallops, parmesan fondue, cod on israeli couscous with smoked trout, and a tender beef back steak, plus desserts, weekly specials and Friday live performances.