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!
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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Reviews describe Dunn's Famous as a classic Montreal smoke meat diner with generous portions and a strong focus on smoked meat dishes, especially the iconic smoked meat sandwich and meat platters, served with fries, coleslaw and pickles; the meat is often praised as tender, moist and peppery with a balanced salt level, though some visits note leaner or thicker slices and occasional portion or price concerns. The atmosphere is lively and diner like, open late with bright lighting, and the staff are described as friendly and attentive in many cases, while a few experiences mention slow service, long waits during peak hours, or takeout mixups. Poutines and other Montreal staples appear on many tables, with mixed feedback on meat content and gravy, and desserts such as carrot cake and cheesecake are highlighted as pluses. The menu also features burgers, salads, veggie wraps, latkes, matzo ball soup and more, attracting a broad crowd. Overall Dunn's Famous is seen as a reliable, nostalgic spot for smoked meat lovers with standout flavor and solid service, though price, portion consistency and occasional service gaps can affect some visits.
On a fait appel à leur service de traiteur pour un événement corporatif. C'était génial! Excellent smoked meat. Le classique sandwich accompagné de cornichons & de salade de choux. Sans parler de leur gâteau aux carottes & aux fromage avec caramel... décadent & RICHE!
I wrote a long detailed review then decided it should be short & curt to make sure people read it. Total rip off...AGAIN! the smoke meat in the Reuben was not steamed enough making it rubbery & chewy. I had to ask for the dressing. The waitress offered wonderful customer service where I declined her graciously offer to bring another as it would have taken too long & it would have been the same. My mistake because when I got home I had a Swiss cheese sandwich (note how the cheese is not melted, no saukraut, & NO SMOKE MEAT)! The pictures tell the story. The French fries were also a great disappointment. Usually a great part of the meal that turned out to be fries that were lukewarm & reminded us of 3pm end of a buffet fries. Do better...so sad. PLEASE NOTE: I asked for the meat to be on the fat side...
Mar 21, 2026
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Wife & I both had the smoked meat combo, & was really good. The meat wasn't salty, & was the right temperature. The smoked meat egg rolls are addictive!
The server was pleasant & served us well.
Feb 9 2025
Served up a medium fat Super Jumbo Smoked Meat Sandwich, with Fries, coleslaw & a dill. Washed down with a pint of Heineken.
Served by the smiling & friendly Kassandra.
My wife had The Honey Mustard Chicken Salad with a Sangria
Had to be cut by a master cutter as it was juicy & tender, almost shaved slices.
For dessert a lovely slice of their Carrot Cake.
Went there tonight for the first (& DEFINITELY the last time). Besides the fact that we waited about half an hour to be seated - I understand that, busy Saturday evening - the food was absolutely not worth the money. The poutine had a total of 3-4 tiny pieces of cheese, barely any sauce in it & the fries were dry as hell. I'm 99% sure they use frozen potatoes. The smoked meat sandwich was ok but I wouldn't pay that much for that, ever again. The guy who took our order was rather rude but hey, at least his acrylic nails & brows were on point 🫢 long story short, avoid this place at all costs & just go to Mc Donald's instead, their fries are better.
The customer service is really nice. The servers were polite & sweet. The food is really good, except for spaghetti. But you don't go to Dunn's for spaghetti & pizza. You have to take the smoked meat sandwich it's really bomb. I would recommend calling first to see if they have tables available. Today we were a little unlucky we had to wait so long because a group of tourists reserved half the place!
OK so... I went for lunch & had a simple smoked meat sandwich (no sides) & my wife, something similar. The bill came out to 75.00. I'm sorry but in no univers was that meal worth 75.00 bucks. The smoked meat sandwich was dry & really uneventful & my wife felt the same about her meal. We usually go to Jary Smoked meat & I have never been disappointed. I thought Dunns would have been better.
This time the medium smoked meat was delicious. Not always consistent but very happy this time with smoked meat poutine, decadent, sandwiches, latkas, matzo ball soup a bit bland, Karnatzel was small for $6.50. so focus in the mainstays & you'll do just fine. The young man who took care of us was excellent. So perhaps the last time was an anomaly. & it was as I visited again six months later & the smoked meat was moist & juicy & peppery. Yum! Service was great too. Young lady, dark hair didn't know her name but exceptional
Aug 3, 2025
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We drive from lachine for their sandwiches.. great staff , & always a great experience. On a recent mixup on takeout the staff went above & beyond to apologize & make amends. Customer service is a1.
We were a table of five & ordered the famous Super Combo Smoked Meat Sandwich, the Club Roll, & the Carbonara Dunn's. Our server provided quick & fantastic service, & the food was absolutely delectable. However, the bright sunlight reflecting off the cars outside made it uncomfortable whenever we looked up - some window shades would have made the experience even better.
This place is tops. Five stars for a super Reuben Sandwich. The dark rye was the'must have'. I'll be back to try one of the desserts I saw in the display case. Customer service was wonderful. Brianna get 5 ⭐
Never going back! My $20 smoked meat sandwich had 4 slices in it, & although I asked for lean, half of it was fat! When I pointed it out to our waitress, she just took it back to the kitchen, came back, shrugged & said "the chef says it's lean". This location has definitely lost the quality we were used to at Dunns. Quite sad.
Phenomenal food - the Reuben Sandwich is the best anywhere. The food is all prepared fresh, delicious, & fast. Fast service. I've been here several times & rarely do the servers come to check with the custumer after the food has arrived. Phenomenally delicious food, good list of beverages, & amazing desserts. Dunn's is definitely a huge hit & is extremely busy on Friday & Saturday nights. I rate Dunn's 4.5 out of 5 mustaches.
I used to love eating here but over the last few months the quantity & quality of the food has noticeably declined. The Reuben sandwich used to practically topple from the quantity of smoked meat in it but the one I had about three weeks ago sat forlornly flat on the plate which looked full only because the fries were spread all around. Tonight, the club sandwich's chicken, which used to be in big chunks was shreded so small, that it scattered out of the sandwich when held in my hand. The last slice of bread (burnt around the edges) was soggy from the too ripe tomatoes,in all honesty, there was bacon in the sandwich but not even half of what used to be & the actual size of the sandwich was noticeably smaller than usual. I used to be barely able to finish a club sandwich. Not tonight. Plate was clean. Service was friendly, as usual but when tried to bring these convcerns up with the waitress, I was courtly directed to the internet reviews. I guess she has signed off on the complaint department. I hope all this can be improved. I've been a loyal customer for a long time, it would be a pitty to have to forgo what I'm sure us still a great place to eat late at night.
