Welcome to the land of Poutine, where from February 1st to 7th, 2024, the 12th edition of Poutine Week celebrates culinary diversity in Montreal and beyond. Restaurants nationwide unveil their bold interpretations of this beloved Canadian classic, delighting festival-goers with traditional or innovative flavours.
Whether you prefer the classic poutine or unusual creations, this week promises a poutine adventure for every palate.
To guide you through these choices, the RestoMontreal team has carefully selected its favourite poutine creations to try. Don't forget to vote for your favourite poutine on their website!
The results of Poutine Week 2024 are in! Discover the big national and Montreal winners, here.
6553 Rue St-Hubert, Montréal, H2S 2M5
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An Choi Plaza, a Vietnamese restaurant on Plaza Saint-Hubert, presents its creation for PoutineWeek 2024: Poutine Bun Bo Hue at $19. Crispy fries serve as a base for slow-braised AAA beef shank with Bun Bo Hue spices. Toppings like rau ram, Mam Tom, and lemongrass create a unique taste experience, balancing umami and citrus notes. Open since May 2023, An Choi Plaza combines Vietnamese cuisine and a wine bar on Plaza Saint-Hubert, offering a warm and intimate atmosphere.
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705 Rue Ste-Catherine O, Montréal, H3B 4G5
Haitian chef Paul Toussaint unveils his Caribbean poutine for PoutineWeek 2024. Comprising fried sweet potatoes, plantains, Caribbean spice gravy, cheese curds, and pikliz, with the option of Haitian griot at $18 or Jerk chicken at $19. Toussaint's Haitian & Caribbean cuisine, present at Time Out Market since his return from Haiti in 2017, charms Montrealers with an authentic and comforting culinary experience.
343 Rue St-Paul E, Montréal, H2Y 1H3
Maison Saint Paul's Surf & Turf poutine at $35 is an indulgence with sumac fries, cheese curds, and truffle mornay sauce, topped with filet mignon, lobster, and chives. In addition to a diverse wine menu, Maison Saint-Paul is the first bar in Canada where customers can sabre their own bubbly, thanks to a passionate team mastering the art of sabrage.
4557 Rue Saint-Denis, Montréal, H2J 2L4
Le Clébard's Barclay poutine, at $19, offers a bold fusion of fries, homemade gravy, cheese, fried chicken, fried cheese, popcorn, spicy mayonnaise, honey Buffalo sauce and chives. This bar, dedicated to Bourbon and Whisky lovers on the Plateau Mont-Royal, offers a unique gastronomic experience. In a friendly, vibrant setting, discover gustatory delights and immerse yourself in the world of Le Clébard, where the evening is transformed into a memorable experience with an irresistible bistro menu.
3807 Rue Wellington, Montréal, H4G 1V1
The lechon kawali and gochujang pork poutine from La Bêtise in Rosemont, at $21, marries "Lechon Kawali" fried pork, gochujang, cheese curds, tamarind poutine sauce, green and red onions. Located in the heart of Verdun's Rue Wellington, La Bêtise, famous for its bar-lounge-tapas concept, offers a relaxed culinary experience. The ideal place to share and discover revisited classics. Don't hesitate to explore their other mouth-watering poutines in Rosemont and Saint-Bruno.
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1465 Rue Crescent, Montréal, H3G 2B2
Burger Bar Crescent's Smash poutine at $15.95 offers a classic version with hand-cut fries, Quebec cheese curds, homemade sauce, AAA beef patty, melted American cheese, white onions, shredded iceberg lettuce, pickles, and special sauce, all with a small potato bun. In the heart of Crescent Street, Burger Bar Crescent not only offers its famous gourmet burgers but also delights like macaroni and cheese.
3165 Rue Rachel E, Montréal, H1W 1A3
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The $28 Canardeuse from LABARAKE Caserne à Manger offers a poutine with duck confit, foie gras sauce, red wine-braised red cabbage and cheese curds. Located in an exclusive former fire station, this neighborhood restaurant offers imaginative, quality local cuisine. A friendly address to discover in East Angus, perfect for a group outing.
Multiple locations
Allô mon Coco's Brunch Crunch at $22 is breakfast poutine with fried chicken waffle, maple-glazed chicken, crispy waffle pieces, potatoes, cheese curds, and maple syrup hollandaise sauce. This restaurant chain focuses on breakfast, featuring varied morning specialties, sweet and savoury brunch plates, delicious eggs Benedict, and decadent waffles and cocos, all in a family-friendly and festive atmosphere.
30 Rue Ste-Catherine O, Montréal, H2X 0C8
1720 Avenue des Lumières, Brossard, J4Y 0A5
Jack Saloon's $17.99 fried rib poutine combines cheese curds, smoked gravy, strips of fried Jack Saloon ribs, traditional rib sauce and green onions. The restaurant, located in Brossard's Quartier Dix30, offers a warm, festive atmosphere. Its remarkable décor evokes the atmosphere of a Western movie scene.
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