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 do love traditional deli food. The smoked meat was delicious & serving sizes were generous . I wish I had room for a slice a cheesecake (which they are known for) but alas my belly was full. Highly recommended.
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.
2026 January 3★ takeout
DUNN'S FAMOUS POUTINE $21.25 poutine with their famous smoked meat & their famous gravy. Though their smoked meat was really the loose ends with bits & pieces. For 21$, expected a bit more meat & cheese & gravy.
Free parking in the plaza.
Jan 5, 2026
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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!
Great deli style restaurant. Known for their smoked meat dishes but they have many other types of food available. Staff are quick & friendly. Parking can be a challenge as the parking lot is shared with 3 other restaurants. Great for late night food & take out available. Good for groups as well. You can watch sports on their tv as well
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.
Sep 27, 2025
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Un classique indémodable. Un des meilleurs smoked meat à Montréal. Service sympathique & rapide, salle agréable, spacieuse & propre. & les heures d'ouverture sont parfaites pour oiseaux de nuit.
We came for dinner with my parents & 2 children. The children's menu portions were way too small, especially for hungry 7 & 10 year old boys. The hotdogs were too small, & my older son had to order a 2nd one. My younger one had spaghetti but was still hungry after, & ended up ordering 2 hotdogs!
The server, Kathleen, was friendly, but the service was very slow. We were there for 2 hours!
The food generally was good & tasty, especially the smoked meat fried rice ordered by my mother.
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
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.
High prices but good value for the smoked meat. Coleslaw has too much horseradish. Great pickles. The cake is good but not $12 good. Wish I could have swapped the coleslaw for fries. Wish mini salads were on the menu- they were listed as an add-on for a combo for $5.
Great diner type of restaurant. Nice ambiance & the food is good, especially the smoked meat. They weren't joking about their smoked meat. It is fresh, moist, & juicy. Good, simple food that fills up
