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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Dunn's Famous is widely regarded as a Montreal landmark for classic smoked meat, with sandwiches that are huge, tender and flavorful, often accompanied by great poutine and crisp fries. The atmosphere blends diner charm with a lively sports bar feel, and the service is typically fast and friendly, making it a reliable late night or post game option. The smoked meat is the star for many, praised for rich flavor and generous portions, though a few notes mention occasional dryness or price concerns and some side dishes needing salt or freshness. Staff are frequently commended for attentiveness and recommendations, while a few experiences cite uneven service or maintenance issues like cold bathrooms. Overall Dunn's Famous delivers comforting, filling meals and a nostalgic Montreal dining experience that many visitors and locals return to for a dependable classic.
So me & 4 other friends visited they got mine & 1 other friend orders wrong then attacked us & yelled at my friend saying'what is that' then 15 minutes later they gave me & my friend our food which was made like shit. Also didn't come over once to refill our drinks. P.S they served alcohol to a minor so…
J'ai trouvé ça petit beaucoup de frite très petit salade & UN DEMI pickles & un minuscule sandwich il ont prie les tranche de pain de seigle du bout & super gras sa goutte rien & tu sens le gras qui descente wouach très très déçu 😞 ses beaucoup mieux chez schwartz
Great old school cafe atmosphere. They even have cherry cola tall boys. The smoked meat was juicy & oh so tender. The poutine was smoking hot & the curds melted into delicious gravy. There wasn't much of a line up & it moved pretty fast. Definitely worth a try if you are in the area.
Mar 18, 2026
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There is a waiter at this location that truly makes the service wonderful, his name is Steve, find Steve! Amazing with kids, knows his menu inside & out, knows his town, attractions & is truly the first resemblance I've seen to top notch customer service in years!
Food, at a smoke house I went with the Reuben, it's loaded with smoked meats on rye bread with the fixings, simple but exactly what you expected & fills my bottomless pit just as expected.
I partnered the Reuben with the Dunns poutine & a beer.
Dessert,
The in house strawberry cheese cake was rich, but nice for the sweet tooth as I don't always eat much sweets. Finished the whole piece with the wife & wasn't left feeling over done.
Steve if you read this, you're solid, keep being you buddy.
(Everlee says she will beat you in an arm wrestle in a little while!)
Note:
For those staffing the kitchen, the food was prompt, tasty, hot & delicious! The back bone to any good dining,
Together your establishment is one I will continue to visit & spread to word about.
Needed to grab a late night dinner after catching the Habs game & was happy to see Dunn's is open super late. I got the Super Combo Smoked Meat for takeout & it was a massive portion size for only about $30 after tax.
The food tasted great. I'd say this was probably my second favourite smoked meat meal during my stay in Montreal. The meat was a little too lean for my liking, would have probably preferred it to be a little bit more fatty (kind of felt more like a pastrami sandwich). But the portion size was huge, flavours were great, & value for money pretty good. The coleslaw in particular was delicious. Will definitely come back the next time I'm in Montreal!
Unfortunately we weren't able to try Dunn's. Despite the restaurant being over 50% empty & having THREE available high chairs for children they didn't want to seat our child at any of the available tables that could accommodate a high chairs. We ended up going to Shwartz instead.
Belle découverte pour un smoked meat dans un décor vraiment soigné. L'esthétique du lieu est top : les assiettes, les tables & les images d'archives sur les murs donnent beaucoup de charme à l'endroit.
La portion à 27 $ est très généreuse. La viande est bien rosée, bien poivrée & coupée en belles tranches. Par contre, je l'ai trouvée un peu plus sèche que celle de Schwartz's, que je préfère personnellement.
La salade de chou est bonne, mais assez sucrée. Les cornichons sont bien croustillants, ce qui accompagne très bien le sandwich. Petit bémol : le pain était peu attrayant. Sec & non intéressant à manger. Mes amis ont aussi trouvé que ça manquait de moutarde.
Dans l'ensemble, c'est une belle expérience avec une présentation très soignée & des portions satisfaisantes.
Donc, jusqu'à présent le classement est le suivant:
I've been coming here for years & always experiencing the same issues.
First of all, the blond hostess is really unprofessional, unhappy, doesn't greet costumers & many more. The rest of the staff 4/10 everyone looks unhappy, I would ask for something I would either not get it or having to wait ages to get it, terrible service😞.
Unfortunately won't be returning here & wouldn't recommend!!!
This place is awesome & has a casual, home-style taste that I feel some of the more famous places are missing. Sometimes, food can be TOO polished & Dunn's brings it right back down to earth. It's not pretentious or trying to be something it's not, it tastes like it was made by someone who loves you. The meat was great but don't sleep on the fries, holy heck they were top tier. A million bonus points for the quick service. As a visitor who's here for work & only has 30 minutes, I was well fed within that time. Thank you for the delicious food, making solo dining not awkward, & being so close to the office, this is an easy'will be back'!
When in Montreal having smoked meat is a check in the box & Dunns makes it an experience. We were quickly seated. Orders taken & food delivery fast! Our server, Jenny, was awesome. Checked on us & made sure we had all the condiments to go with spectacular sandwich & delish fries. Ate every bit of food on the dish. Chatted with a regular patron beside us making it a very friendly atmosphere.
