For three decades, Maestro SVP defined Montreal's oyster bar scene on Saint-Laurent and Prince-Arthur. Since 1992, it blended jazz, oysters, and poutine, led by Ilene Polansky, whose hospitality turned a dining room into a sanctuary. Closing signals a retirement and a shifting economy, ending a piece of culinary history.
Montreal turns Tuesdays into foodie nights, with spots like Knuckles Cantine & Vins offering all-you-can-eat cacio e pepe for 20$, Prezzemollo serving pasta e vino in a parmesan wheel for 29$, Verdun Beach's three-course sharing menu for 35$ per person, and other tasty midweek deals.
From Monday to Thursday, 3pm to 6pm, enjoy an after-work moment designed to be shared after your day at Les Enfants Terribles. Oysters at $2 and a selection of drinks by the glass for $10, with or without alcohol. Thursdays feature Jeuditini, a martini menu at $10. End your day together, unwind, and make this your new after-work routine.
Discover Montreal's best French restaurants for an authentic experience, where classic brasserie and bistro dishes meet fresh ingredients, precise technique and warm, Parisian-inspired atmospheres, from timeless favorites like L'Express to modern spots such as Le Pégase and Monarque.
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.
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.
PREZZE MOLLO in Mile-End expands from quick Italian lunches to a dinner service from Sept 2, 2025, with a festive menu including oysters, crudos, sharing plates and prime rib, while keeping signature fresh pasta; weekends offer private event space for up to 55 seated or 150 cocktail guests.
Explore Montreal's oyster scene with 18 standout spots offering fresh varieties from Atlantic to Pacific, from intimate counters to chic brasseries, where chefs pair oysters with bubbles, cocktails and local flavors in vibrant, maritime-inspired settings.
Renoir unveils its summer terrace in partnership with Champagne Pommery at Sofitel Montreal Le Carre Dore, with exclusive Canadian access to Apanage Brut and Apanage 1874. Chef Olivier Perret blends French gastronomy with Quebec ingredients, offering a seasonal menu, Sunday brunch, Oyster & Champagne Tuesdays, and NINI cocktails.