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.
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 unmissable Easter brunches, from lavish Provencal lamb and seafood buffets to live piano and family-friendly feasts across top restaurants. Find seasonal menus, festive cocktails and springtime flavors in the city's best brunch spots this Easter weekend.
Discover Montreal's must-try poutine scene across 14 spots, from classic cheese curds and brown gravy to extravagant twists with foie gras, seafood, or spicy toppings. From late-night snack bars to standout restaurants, these venues showcase bold flavors, regional twists, and 24/7 diners that celebrate Quebec's iconic comfort dish.
Discover Montreal's best venues for Christmas parties in 2025, offering private rooms, tailored festive menus, and group packages across the island and beyond, including Geso Ristorante, Le Pois Penché, H3, Gray Collection, Corner Collection, Mama C, Brasserie 701, Kyo, and more.
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.
Explore Montreal's terrace season across the city, West Island, Laval, Lanaudiere and the South Shore in 2025, from historic patios in Old Montreal to waterside and rooftop escapes. This guide highlights trusted favorites, standout newcomers, and venues that turn sunny days into memorable, shareable moments.
Montreal glows with lobster season, as city restaurants pace a wave of lobster rolls, bisques, pastas and bold riffs from Pincette to Capisco, blending maritime pride with Peruvian, Italian and Asian influences for fresh, shareable dishes that celebrate local seafood.
Montreal's seafood hotspots showcase bold creativity from Old Montreal to Mile End, turning fresh catches into artful dishes, from oysters with unexpected flavors to tapas-style seafood towers, paired with curated wines and cocktails for an elevated, memorable dining voyage.
Pincette Lobster Bar in Old Montreal serves quality catches from the Canadian East Coast with a year-round lobster menu, a full raw bar, seafood platters, lobster rolls, and gourmet lobster classics, crafted for locals and visitors alike, open seven days for dinner and take-out at 94, rue Saint-Paul E.