| Le Club Chasse et Peche |
$$$$$ | French |
One of the most highly rated restaurants in Montreal and a
multi-award winner with the local press. Known as CCP, this eatery
has reinvented Surf 'n Turf with mouth-watering Kobe beef and
lobster tail. The décor enhances the dining experience with
low ceilings fostering an intimate atmosphere while the chic
décor further suggests that this is a truly special dining
experience. The restaurant is open for lunch Monday to Friday from
11:30 to 2:30pm, and for dinner Tuesday to Saturday from 6 to
10:30pm.
Address: 423 St-Claude
Telephone: 514.861.1112
| La Chronique |
$$$$$ | French |
For a taste of Montreal's rural surrounds visit this highly
regarded eatery that exclusively uses fresh local ingredients in
its modern French cuisine with interesting Mediterranean and
Southwestern touches. The décor is centered on dark wood and
red hues framed with black and white photographs, and the wine
list, exceeding 250 titles, can be ordered by the glass or
bottle.
Address: 99 Laurier West
Telephone: 514.271.3095
| Reservoir |
$$$$$ | International |
Although a micro-brewery Reservoir is developing a name as the
best value restaurant in the city, combing perfectly fresh
ingredients with inventive recipes from the fertile imagination of
Chef Samuel Pinard. The brunch has been described by one critic as
(single for quotes) 'the most interesting (and for my money, the
best) brunch experiences in town'. The evenings are naturally a bit
lively - this is a microbrewery after all - but this is no way
detracts from the dining experience.
Address: 9 Duluth E.
Telephone: (514) 849 7779
It would be remiss to list Montreal eateries without mentioning
the one best known in cinema and literature: L'Express, Montreal's
beloved brasserie. The eatery has handwritten menus in the style of
Parisian sidewalk cafes with similar décor and serving staff
attitude. The noise reaches epic proportions when the premises is
full but the food, decent prices and all-you-can-eat pickles and
baguettes makes this an essential experience for visitors to
Montreal. Open weekdays 8am-2am; Saturdays 10am-2am; and Sundays
10am-1am.
Address: 3927 Rue St. Denis
Telephone: (514) 845 5333
Montreal does not have a great reputation for sushi, a sore
point for maki-addicted and sashimi-fixated locals. Thank goodness
then for Jun I, which flies the flag high for high-quality
authentic Japanese sushi. Chef Junichi Ikematsu has developed an
interesting menu based on fresh local fish, exotic rolls and
flawless nigiri, all complemented by a fine range of sake.
Address: 156 Laurier W.
Telephone: 514.276.5864
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