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Tapas Restaurants in Downtown

Downtown tapas bars offer sizzling small plates, pinchos, and dynamic cocktails paired with vibrant patios, live music, and a lively crowd, delivering bold flavors and a festive, cosmopolitan dining scene. Explore 19 local dining options, sorted by relevance.

Portus 360 - Tapas Restaurants in Downtown

Portus 360

Opens Today at 5:30 pm

Downtown

Portuguese Tapas Grill Seafood/Fish

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Tiradito - Tapas Restaurants in Downtown

Tiradito

Industrial-chic bistro providing ceviche & creative Peruvian entrees, plus signature cocktails.

Opens Today at 5 pm

Downtown, Old Montreal

Peruvian Tapas Fusion Latin American Bistro Gluten-free Options

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La Palma - Tapas Restaurants in Downtown

La Palma

Located in the AC by Marriott Montreal Hotel

Opens Today at 5 pm

Downtown, Quartier des Spectacles

Mediterranean International Sandwiches Breakfast Pizza Burgers

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Buvette Mythik - Tapas Restaurants in Downtown

Buvette Mythik

The brand-new cocktail bar with small plates to share

Downtown

Bar Tapas Charcuterie Sandwiches Buvette

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Restaurant Kamúy - Tapas Restaurants in Downtown

Restaurant Kamúy

Cool & artful spot with a terrace presenting traditional & generous pan-Caribbean cuisine.

Opens Today at 5 pm

Quartier des Spectacles, Downtown

Caribbean Tapas Vegetarian Market Seafood/Fish Vegan Options

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Kyodai Izakaya - Tapas Restaurants in Downtown

Kyodai Izakaya

Opens Today at 5 pm

Downtown, Shaughnessy Village

Japanese Asian Tapas Grill Sushi Seafood/Fish

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Avesta - Tapas Restaurants in Downtown

Avesta

Unpretentious, pillow-filled Turkish eatery serving classic stews, savory crêpes & varied mezes.

Open until Midnight

Downtown, Shaughnessy Village

Turkish Tapas Grill Middle Eastern Vegetarian Gluten-free Options

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Restaurant Jano - Tapas Restaurants in Downtown

Restaurant Jano

Family-run restaurant offering Portuguese grilled meat & seafood dishes in a casual surrounding.

Opens Today at 5 pm

Le Plateau-Mont-Royal, Downtown

Portuguese Grill Seafood/Fish Tapas

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Le 409 - Tapas Restaurants in Downtown

Le 409

Opens Today at 5 pm

Old Montreal, Downtown

Indian Pakistani Tapas Vegetarian Vegan Options Fusion

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Ibéricos - Tapas Restaurants in Downtown

Ibéricos

Downtown, Golden Square Mile

Spanish Tapas Seafood/Fish

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Cococina - Tapas Restaurants in Downtown

Cococina

Downtown

Mediterranean Market Moroccan Spanish Tapas

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Biiru - Tapas Restaurants in Downtown

Biiru

Funky Japanese izakaya dishing up traditional small plates & drinks from cocktails to sake & soju.

Opens Today at 5 pm

Downtown, Quartier des Spectacles

Japanese Asian Bistro Ramen Tapas Soups

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Iru Izakaya - Tapas Restaurants in Downtown

Iru Izakaya

Open until 11 pm

Downtown, Quartier des Spectacles

Japanese Asian Tapas Ramen

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Living Room - Tapas Restaurants in Downtown

Living Room

Located in the W Montreal Hotel

Open until 11 pm

Old Montreal, Downtown

Tapas Bar Seafood/Fish

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Pintxo - Tapas Restaurants in Downtown

Pintxo

Opens Today at 5 pm

Quartier des Spectacles, Downtown

Basque Spanish Tapas Gluten-free Options

Karina Club Lounge - Tapas Restaurants in Downtown

Karina Club Lounge

Opens Tomorrow at 7 pm

Downtown

Canadian Grill Tapas

Ibérica - Tapas Restaurants in Downtown

Ibérica

Open until 10:30 pm

Downtown, Golden Square Mile

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Café Vasco Da Gama - Tapas Restaurants in Downtown

Café Vasco Da Gama

Open until 7 pm

Downtown

Portuguese Café Sandwiches Salads Breakfast Tapas

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Le Warehouse - Tapas Restaurants in Downtown

Le Warehouse

Open until 3 am

Downtown

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