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Creative Restaurants in Downtown

Creative Restaurants in Downtown showcase bold concepts, theatrical plating, and immersive atmospheres where innovative cuisines redefine urban dining with playful menus and kinetic tasting experiences. Explore 13 local dining options, sorted by relevance.

Le Balcon cabaret chic - Creative Restaurants in Downtown

Le Balcon cabaret chic

Snug music hall featuring internationally inspired fare & live acts, including jazz, blues & Motown.

Downtown, Quartier des Spectacles

Market International Fusion Creative Pasta Seafood/Fish

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Rosélys - Creative Restaurants in Downtown

Rosélys

Located in the Fairmont The Queen Elizabeth Hotel

Open until 10 pm

Downtown

French Bistro Market Contemporary/Modern Vegetarian Creative

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Muze Lounge & Terrasse - Creative Restaurants in Downtown

Muze Lounge & Terrasse

Tropical oasis with Mediterranean-inspired menu, nestled on the 5th floor of Hotel HONEYROSE

Open until 11:30 pm

Quartier des Spectacles, Downtown

Mediterranean Creative Fusion Healthy Grill Tartare

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Gazette Bistro Bar - Creative Restaurants in Downtown

Gazette Bistro Bar

Gourmet cuisine inspired by Quebec and refined cocktails in an urban setting.

Open until Midnight

Old Montreal, Downtown

Regional Breakfast Market Creative Burgers

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MAÜ MONTREAL - Creative Restaurants in Downtown

MAÜ MONTREAL

Open until 3 am

Downtown

Sushi Contemporary/Modern Creative Exotic

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Saiko - Creative Restaurants in Downtown

Saiko

May be temporarily closed

Downtown, Old Montreal

Sushi Japanese Asian Creative

Bouillon Bilk - Creative Restaurants in Downtown

Bouillon Bilk

Modern eclectic cuisine with a French influence served in a bright, minimalist-chic space.

Open until 10:30 pm

Downtown, Quartier des Spectacles

French Regional Creative Market

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ALIA - Creative Restaurants in Downtown

ALIA

ALIA is where nights unfold effortlessly, a seamless blend of fine dining, music, and atmosphere.

Downtown

Mediterranean Creative

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Ristorante Beatrice - Creative Restaurants in Downtown

Ristorante Beatrice

Urban oasis in the heart of Montreal

May be temporarily closed

Downtown

Italian Market Grill Pasta Seafood/Fish Creative

Minnibar - Creative Restaurants in Downtown

Minnibar

Modern Italian-inspired concept with a creative approach.

Open until 11 pm

Downtown

Contemporary/Modern Italian Pasta Creative Café

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Nama Omakase - Creative Restaurants in Downtown

Nama Omakase

Open until 10 pm

Downtown, Old Montreal

Japanese Sushi Creative Soups Seafood/Fish French

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Terrasse Carla - Creative Restaurants in Downtown

Terrasse Carla

In the Hotel Hampton & Homewood Suites by Hilton

Open until 10:30 pm

Downtown, Chinatown

Creative Fusion French Vietnamese Contemporary/Modern Urban

Yama Restaurant - Creative Restaurants in Downtown

Yama Restaurant

Located in the Vogue Hotel Montreal Downtown

Open until 10 pm

Downtown

Asian Peruvian Creative Breakfast

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