Dunn's Famous
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Myer Dunn founded Dunn's Famous Restaurant in 1927. Due to my grandfather's unique recipes and high quality standards, Dunn's Famous quickly became a local institution for Montrealers and visitors alike. In keeping with the Dunn's Famous tradition, I invite you to visit one of our locations and experience what montrealer's have been raving about for years. Bon Appétit!
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Looking for an easy way to feed a crowd? Dunn's Famous catering is a great choice for a corporate luncheon, a family gathering or a meeting. Our platters feature our famous smoked meat sandwiches, burgers, fresh salads and enough choice to please any group. Having Dunn's cater your event is easy and satisfying. All you need to do once you've ordered is enjoy! For catering, please call 514-395-1927
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Display Allsmoked meat(209) poutine(92) sandwich(89) duns(53) fries(39) recommend(25) classic(21) pickle(17) coleslaw(17)Page 1 of 3 - 71 Reviews
Mike
Smoked meat poutine was decent. Definitely not the best I have had in Montreal. Personally think Schwartz's is better than Dunn's. Strawberry cheesecake was pretty good. The table they sat us at is not suitable for two; it is cramped & too small. Staff was nice.View more
Elizabeth
Very good service & the food was good also,
The only thing is the sitting places are bit tight.
We got a poutine general thao, smoked meat plate & onion soup it was very good.View more
John
Great food a little overpriced though 40.00 for smoked meat sandwich & poutine.View more
Peter
Smoked meat didn't disappoint. First time trying poutine! It was worth the tripView more
Nazanin
The smoked meat is so good! Everything is delicious here! I recommend the smoked meat poutine & their smoked meat platters. Great service as well!View more
S
We always get the smoked meat sandwich. Poutine is amazing.
It is like traveling back in time for atmosphere.View more
Jessica
This was our first stop after a 7hr car ride. We stopped by around 2pm on a Friday & we were seated immediately. Service was good, knowledgeable, quick, efficient. The food was good, but nothing special. Considering their smoked meat was highly suggested, I was expecting it to be out of this world. I had the smoked meat poutine as I tried to kill two birds with one stone, & maybe that was the wrong dish to order. It was just okay. Large portion, but not bursting with flavor. It was also served lukewarm.
I'd come back if I'm ever in the area again, but will definitely try something else.View more
Scott
Dunn's Famous Poutine is a must if you're in Montreal!View more
Alexandra
We were recommended to stop at Dunn's by the hotel staff, & we're so glad we did! Dunn's offers a wide selection of food items, & we decided to try the poutine & egg rolls. When the food arrived, I initially thought it might be too salty, but I was pleasantly surprised! The dishes were incredibly flavorful, fresh, & perfectly balanced. We were delighted with our meal & the overall experience. We can't wait to go back!View more
K
This or Schwartz's? Followed the recommendation of a native of Montreal & tried Dunns. The smoked meat is delicious, just the right amount of tender, fat, & seasoning. The bread can't handle the meat but who cares! Lots of mustard, coleslaw & a dill pickle makes this an unforgettable lunch. & of course the poutine was Devine! Strongly recommend. No nonsense service & a staple of Montreal's food culture.View more
Daniel
Easily the best smoked meat I've ever had. Not overly salty but still adequately seasoned & succulent. Don't underestimate the size of the sandwiches as the smoked meat comes in a generous stack! The poutine was okay, but the root beer (racinette) was too sweet for my liking. Excellent service & food arrived very quickly.View more
Helena
Dunn's famous poutine was so delicious. Our server was so friendly & helpful. Highly recommendedView more
Ian
Super delicious smoked meat! Poutine Dunn's is excellent.View more
C.
An iconic Montreal eatery, & deservedly so. Among the best places in the city to get a smoked meat sandwich & other deli fare, as well as a whole lot more. As a former Montrealer who goes on endlessly about how much better the smoked meat is in this city, it's always a pleasure to visit a restaurant that is guaranteed to renew my faith & help me prove my case to someone who's only ever known the stuff they serve elsewhere. Dunn's did this for me last weekend. Twice! We visited on Saturday for lunch, had a great experience, then we went back for more just before midnight. In a city full of great dining options, we felt it was worth two visits in one day. The lunchtime server was fast & attentive, & the nighttime server was slower & a bit elusive, but the difference seemed to come down to experience. They were both friendly, bilingual, & made us feel welcome. It was just as busy at noon as it was at midnight. For lunch, I had the smoked meat sandwich (medium cut). Simple, but phenomenal. Stacked. Tender. Juicy. Flavourful. It practically melts in your mouth. Eating it literally made me close my eyes, savour the moment & smile. Even three days later, my mouth waters at the thought of it. People will always have opinions on which restaurant has the best smoked meat in Montreal. Even while sitting in Dunn's, I overheard some guys having that discussion & bringing up the other big names in the local smoked meat business. My opinion is that when a place is ranked among the best smoked meat joints in the city, you can't go wrong. You're going to get a delicious sandwich. Dunn's is one of the best & they proved it to me. Again. This place is almost exactly the same as it was when I ate here back in the 80s & 90s. No longer open 24/7, but still open until 5 a.m. Aside from the hours of operation & maybe a few additions to the menu, it seems little has changed over the decades. For that, I am glad. The ambiance is cozy. Welcoming. Warm. Smells great. Sounds good. Feels like what a downtown Montreal deli/restaurant should feel like. The kind of place where you're happy to go no matter who you are, what you do, what time of day it is, or what day of the week it is. The place is timeless & for everyone. I saw people of all ages & backgrounds, & heard that charming blend of English & French that is so very Montréal. Everyone appeared content. There were good vibes, even for those wearing Canadiens jerseys & Capitals jerseys in the same booth. For the late night snack, it was an all-dressed pizza. Again, simple & just the basics, but done right! & delicious. It reminded me of why Montreal pizza is better, too, right along with its bagels & poutine. Incidentally, we had poutine, too, & it was a winner. Classic. The gravy was spot on. The curds melted perfectly, the cheese stretched & squeaked, & the tasty fries held it all together just right. If you know, you know. Smoked meat. Check. All Dressed pizza. Check. Poutine. Check. This is where to eat in Montreal when you want to keep it simple but great.View more
E
There is a nice selection. I'm not fan of hot dog poutine but general tao one never disappointed me. Fish & chips was ok. Nothing special. Their latkes (potato pancakes) were missing salt big time. It's one of my favourite dish & I was very disappointed. We also tried karnatzel, which I don't recommend. I feel like you should eat this cold since it's a dried sausage, meanwhile it was served hot soaked in oil. I think we just got a beef hotdog instead with a side of a pickle. Their coleslaw is good, not too much vinegar there like most of the places I tried. Their chocolate cake is very tasty.View more
Topher
Dunn's is a fantastic & legendary place to get your Montreal Smoked Meat sandwiches. The place is old & comfortable. The service here is great. We came in for lunch as the restaurant was opening & within 10 minutes it was completely full. Its so great to see. The food was great. The sandwiches were great & so was the poutine.. heavy.. but good. The item which I enjoyed the most was definitely the Latkes. Just fantastic. Wonderful place.View more
P
Always love coming to Dunn's. Poutine never disappoints & I love getting the latkes. Service is always great. Our waitress (forgot her name unfortunately) was very pleasant & always checked to make sure we were good. Atmosphere is always enjoyable. Not too busy & the overall restaurant just feels very nostalgic. Always a must visit whenever i'm in Montreal.View more
Daniel
Tremendously good smoked meat sandwich, rivals or beats any pastrami on rye you have ever had. Good poutine as well.View more
Barbara
The mister had poutine (excellent) I had a wonderful salad & matzo ball soup. Also had a special bloody Mary. Everything was great, highly recommend Dunns!View more
Wai
The ambiance was classic for a taste of Montreal smoke meat sandwich's & poutine. The two of us shared the Super Combo Smoked meat sandwich & replaced our fries with Quebecoise poutine (+$7). It was the perfect amount of food. The coleslaw had a great zing that cut through the richness of the sandwich & poutine. Not super busy with friendly & fast service. Price was very reasonable & not overpriced. A definite must visit.View more
Lisa
Go to place for a Poutine ! Tried the 2 other famous smoked meat places, & will def choose Dunn'sView more
Stephen
Hidden Gem near shopping. Melt in your mouth meat. Try signature bloody mary. Poutine n coleslaw flavorful. Dont go anywhere else!View more
M
Dunn's Famous poutine was delicious! Can taste their smoked meat, which was very good. The fries were a bit crispy even down to the bottom of the bowl. Curds were mostly melted so no squeaking, but I prefer melted. Chill place with attentive servers.View more
Sze
My family & I like their poutine & other family friendly dishes like spaghetti & yummy desserts. First time here while visiting Montreal. Don't know if their poutine is better than La Banquise but thought their big bowl of poutine was delicious.View more
Robert
I hate to leave anything less than a stellar review for a legacy institution like Dunn's...but it was okay. Don't think I'd recommend the smoked meet egg rolls which were more like pizza pockets. The poutine was pretty good but think for the next try I'd keep it traditional. Quite a few interesting poutine varieties. I'd certainly give it another try with different choices for the next visit.View more
Darren
Visited fairly late at night on 8/22. Sat promptly then seemingly forgotten about for 10mins or so. It was pretty busy so I won't get too worked up. Gentleman came to take order, nice guy. I need to preface this next part with, I HATE pickles. Not, "oh darn there's a pickle on that, I'll just take it off", more "oh there's a pickle on that, never eating as it is infected, & I should burn the building down to be safe". I communicate that in a way to every server so they get it. My brother also piled on reminding our server I didn't want a pickle on the coleslaw. So, the coleslaw showed up with a pickle.... so not eating that. Yes I could have tried returning, but I didn't pay enough attention in French class & it's coleslaw right? Why make a big deal when I can do it later online.... Sandwich was... good? I mean it was yummy but not crazy. The poutine... The fries & cheese were fine, but go easy on the thyme or rosemary in the gravy. Edible but not memorable. Oh.. & the reason for 3 stars instead of 4? that meal plus a pop was $43.82 with tip. Not worth it... at all.View more
Antonios
Great place to dine. Pepperoni pizza was excellent. Large portions on everything. The Poutine needed fine salt on the fries before the gravy is pored on. Service was a little slow, but the young guy who eventually served us was very attentive & very friendly.View more