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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CateringDeliveryFamily / Kid-friendlyGood For GroupsHappy HourResto-BarSports on TVTakeout Available
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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(216) poutine(96) sandwich(93) duns(54) fries(44) recommend(26) classic(21) pickle(17) coleslaw(17)Page 1 of 3 - 79 Reviews
Saman
This place closes after midnight. We got to our hotel around 11pm, this was one of few options we had. & I'm glad we went there. Their smoked meat is hands-down one of the bests. We shared a smoked club sandwich, asked to upgrade our fries with normal poutine, Louisiana soup & french onion soup. Everything was delicious. Their smoked meat & french onion were amazing. I didn't care for it. I don't was it, but I have to mention that I never had it before, so I can't be a good judge of poutine.View more
Riley
A must have for your Montreal visit. Their smoked meat is absolutely delicious. It comes in a platter, wrap, sandwich, & more. Not overly filling, versatile menu, decent location, great atmosphere, pretty good pricing & scrumptious. What else is there to say?View more
S
Half the sandwich was fatty. Asked for lean. The French fries were soggy. The waiter brought new hot soggy fries. The latkas were meh.
Used to come here as a kid around 1:00am on St Catherine st for a hot hamburger platter.
The food has just gone down hill.
The fact they were busy just says that people don't know what good smocked meat & fries are.
The waiter was good!View more
Maria
Absolutely delicious! I had the famous sandwich & it truly exceeded my expectations - the meat was so tender it literally melted in my mouth. Every bite was full of flavor, & the portion was generous. The experience totally worth it, especially if you're visiting Montreal & want to try something local & satisfying. *Highly recommended* - this place deserves the hype. *Must-try spot* if you love classic deli flavors done right!View more
Shaun
Got to meet the owner by coincidence...got the history of Dunn's during a spectacular smoked meat sandwich.View more
Alex
Luke Skywalker working here serves the best smoked meat sandwich. I took the small combo, as good as 10 years agoView more
TCCacher
Excellent as always. The smoked meat sandwich melted in your mouth.View more
MEW
Classic diner vibes with solid, comforting food!
We came here for a casual meal & were pleasantly surprised by how hearty everything was. The smoked meat sandwich was super generous with thick, tender slices - juicy & full of flavor. Definitely one of the highlights!
The spaghetti with meat sauce was simple but satisfying, & the garlic bread was crispy & buttery, just the way it should be. The French onion soup was rich & cheesy, & those potato pancakes on the side were golden & crispy - great with the sour cream.
Nothing fancy, just good old-school food that hits the spot. Great place if you're in the mood for something filling & unpretentious.View more
Faraneh
The Montréal smoked meat sandwich just melts in your mouth. Great service too😊View more
Cowment
The famous Montreal smoked meat sandwich tastes phenomenal.
The Carbonara DUNN's spaghetti is great & tender 😋
This is a great place for family dinner & Kids are welcomedView more
Liwen
meh
The portion is too big for me. The fries are too oily & the salad / pickle are mediocre. The sandwich is ok but nothing special.View more
John
Very good smoked meat experience. Roughly comparable to Schwartz's in terms of quality, with a fraction of the crowds. Service was quick & the servers were attentive. The sandwich was spot-on, but the fries were a bit stale.View more
Tom
Dunn's is Dunn's , historic & legendary . I was surprised the corned beef meat on the sandwich was very dry, so much so, I had to spread the mustard on heavily. I've had the sandwich before, many times, & never had this experience. Overall, a good feed at an iconic Montreal eatery....I'll go again for sure!!View more
Family
Outstanding smoked meat sandwich 👌 I personally recommend getting it medium (vs lean) as the meat will just melt in your mouth 🤤 also, I didn't get the combo as an 8 oz sandwich is more than enough for everyday adults 😉 highly recommend to anyone looking for the real deal!View more
John
Great food a little overpriced though 40.00 for smoked meat sandwich & poutine.View more
Michael
If you are looking for the true Montreal smoked meat sandwich experience. This is the location . It is exactly as I remember it from many years ago. Fantastic!View more
Willie
Delicious smoked meat sandwich. I would go for the large next time over the aptly named'petit.' Still hit the spot. Quick & friendly service, sports bar vibes, can see how this place got'famous!'View more
Arianne
I found the smoked meat bagel to be dry. I've had more juicy meat at other spots. My table really liked their meal but it was also their first time trying smoked meat so they didn't have anything to compare it to. They did however put a lot of meat in everyone's sandwich.
Service was a little slow.View more
S
We always get the smoked meat sandwich. Poutine is amazing.
It is like traveling back in time for atmosphere.View more
Justus
I really like a smoke, but when I am in Montréal, I go to Dunn's Famous for my smoke meat fix. Great atmosphere & service. I had the super combo, smoke meat sandwich, fries, & coleslaw. Everything was excellent on my plate. I recommend Dunn's Famous.View more
Mark
I wish I could give Dunn's 4.5 stars. Everything was great.
We ordered the Reuben platter & Smoked Meat platter. Top notch flavor, fries were awesome, latkas were a nice touch as optional side.
The smoked meat was very good, moist & melting in the mouth. We rank the Reuben as better than the MSM sandwich but both excellent. Our only minor complaint would be to lightly toast the bread for the smoked meat sandwich. It was soggy & fell apart far too easily with the juiciness of the smoked meat. The rye on the Reuben fared much better.
Atmosphere is classic Montreal deli style. We loved the energy & vibe of the room. Dunn's on the lampposts is a nice touch. Classic rock playing at the right volume. Service was swift & cordial.
Just a very warm experience all around. Will visit again for sure. 4.5/5.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
Peter
I recently had the pleasure of dining at Dunn's in Montreal, & it was a fantastic experience! The smoked meat sandwich was perfectly seasoned & piled high, just as I had hoped. The service was quick & friendly, making me feel right at home. The cozy atmosphere added to the charm, & I appreciated the attention to detail in both the food & the overall experience. If you're in Montreal & craving an authentic smoked meat sandwich, Dunn's is the place to go. Highly recommend!View more
Chuck
Great service & the smoked meat sandwich was just as good as I remembered. I brought my own gluten free bread to use & they had no problem with that. Our young lady who served us could not have been nicer.View more
Francis
Service rapide, bonne portion & qualité. J'ai commandé le super sandwich de smoked meat mediumView more
FEA
smoked beef sandwich & wrap are strong recommend. Portion is huge for $20 comparing to food in Toronto. shame TorontoView more
Tim
Awesome food. We shared the open sandwich as they do serve large plates 🍽 but of course you could take home leftovers. The smoked meat was absolutely incredible.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