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Bivouac Terrace kicks off a refreshed summer with a redesigned immersive setting inspired by Quebec's outdoors, a vibrant weekly events lineup, and a seasonal menu from local producers. Created with Indee Design, the space features natural textures, a cedar canoe by Canots Rheaume, and the iconic Bivouac shelter, with chef Xavier Dahan highlighting Quebec ingredients in tuna tartare and maple pouding chomeur, plus DJ nights, Pilates, Sunday BBQs, oyster specials, and lunch options in Quartier des Spectacles.
Quebec's 8th Gala des Lauriers de la gastronomie celebrated the province's culinary talent with a red-carpet start at Theatre Pierre-Mercure, speeches and awards hosted by Dany Saint-Pierre. Winners included Samy Benabed (Chef of the Year) and Microbrasserie Le Presbytere (Restaurant of the Year). The night closed with Studio-Cabaret bites and a note that Quebec City will host next year.
Champagne with dinner in Montreal is a smart, fabulous choice that sharpens a meal, cuts through butter and cream, and keeps the night light. It suits raw, fried, and rich dishes and fits modern menus where caviar sits with comfort food. Some restaurants build pairings; others let bubbles feel natural from first bite to dessert.
Bar Dominion in downtown Montreal makes Sundays and Mondays gourmet with $1 oysters all evening at the historic Dominion Square Tavern. Enjoy classic cocktails, shareable small plates, and a refined yet accessible vibe, open daily 4pm-1am; reservations online.
La Table Ronde awards four $10,000 grants to Quebec women restaurateurs, closing the first Women Leadership Accelerator cohort. Recipients include Véronique Rivest, Renée Deschenes-O'Hagan, Isabelle Dupuis and Noémie Ducharme. The program provides coaching, workshops and media visibility, with a second cohort planned for winter 2026.
RENOIR at the Sofitel Montreal Golden Mile turns Sunday brunch into a chic, buffet celebration of French gastronomy and Quebec creativity, with seasonal, locally sourced dishes by Executive Chef Olivier Perret and Pastry Chef Paul Peyrat, from Montreal-spiced striploin to reinvented eggs Benedict and RENOIR waffles, in an elegant setting.
Explore Montreal's top tasting-menu restaurants led by renowned chefs, from Toqué! and Alma Montreal to Bouillon Bilk, Le Mousso and Sabayon, each offering multi-course journeys that showcase Quebec terroir, inventive pairings, and haute cuisine in intimate settings.
MTLàTABLE returns for its 13th edition Oct 30 to Nov 16, 2025 in Montreal, with 150+ restaurants offering fixed-price menus from $35 to $80 and $25 weekend brunches. Air Canada signature experiences feature five finalists using Québec ingredients, while you can browse top price picks and reserve via the festival site.
Hiba is a modern cocktail bar on the second floor of Humaniti Montreal, a 2,000-square-foot space offering creative cocktails, mocktails, sake, and shareable izakaya-style dishes by Jean-Sébastien Giguère, with a drink menu of original creations by Mickaël Bouvier and non-alcoholic options, plus live DJs Thu-Sat from 7pm.
Benjamin Steakhouse Parisien arrives in Montreal in November 2025, blending Parisian brasserie charm with the city's vibrant energy. A two-level venue with a summer terrace, it pairs leather, wood, velvet and metal in a warm, design-forward setting, serving on-site dry-aged meats and Quebec-sourced seasonal sides from breakfast to dinner, by Gray Collection.
Zama is a Maya-inspired supper club on Saint-Laurent Boulevard in Montreal opening November 23, 2024, blending gastronomy with immersive ambiance. A Funktion-One sound system delivers Afro-House, Latin, and hip-hop as sculptures and natural materials fuse authenticity with modern luxury for unforgettable evenings.
Le Fou Fou opens Sept 5, 2024 at the Royalmount Complex, a 30,000 sq ft food hall redefining Montreal dining with chef-driven concepts like Tori Ramen, PRIME Beef Bar, Bayswater and more, plus a multi-basket ordering system, indoor/outdoor spaces, and a lively events program for 900+ guests.