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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smoked meat(209) poutine(92) sandwich(89) duns(53) fries(39) recommend(25) classic(21) pickle(17) coleslaw(17)Page 6 of 19 - 371 Reviews
Ian
Super delicious smoked meat! Poutine Dunn's is excellent.View more
Sara
Incredible food always. Every time we come to Montreal it's a staple! Amazing smoked meat - a must-try! The owners are also the sweetest :) OH & get the strawberry cheesecake, it's INCREDIBLE!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
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
Haman
Rating: 3.2 The positives it is open around the clock. The service is good, & the wait staff patrols around to make sure you're not missing anything. While the smoked meat platter looks overwhelming, it is realistically comprises of filler like bread & fries. The actual portions of smoked meat are meager. The meat we were served were all leftovers like fat & gristle. Make sure you go before 8pm. The Double D Combo Delux for $27.50+tax is a ripoff. After a night out, not a bad option.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
Vahid
Bon bouf mais rien d'extraordinaire. J'enleve des etoiles sur l'atmosphere pour la saleté des toilettes & la toile d'arraignée à coté de la table.View more
Arianne
Mouth-watering smoked meat sandwiches that make you want more! Service here was incredible as well :)View more
Sean
Service sucked got there around 1130pm12am on Saturday 23 2024 . I almost walked out & wasn't busy, & the server took 20 min to take our drink order Then, when finished, I had yi get a to go carton my self condiments where empty i had to get my own from another table. When finished server came to table eating not professional first time there never again will i goView more
Randy
Best place to eat a good smoked meat & pasta was delicious ! Ask for Karen the waitress . She ls the best ! Thank youView more
Ali
It's a Lovely cosy place, I remembered a restaurant in my country, food & beer was beautiful & George our waiter was super lovely guy, onion rings was super! Pizza is not Italian, but something special. highly recommended!View more
Matthew
Yes, eat this. Mediterranean Salad & a Super combo with the Rickard red beer. The coleslaw was okay but everything else was amazing!!!!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
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