While this may be the in spot in the city for Hollywood luminaries passing through town, this Parc Avenue institution's real secret to success is the simply prepared fish and seafood, using only the best and freshest ingredients. The decor is traditional Greek and the ambiance loud and boisterous. It doesn't take much to get the whole room up and dancing. The wine list is extensive, with prices in the mid-to-high range.
Situated inside the magnificent Auberge Bonaparte Hotel, Bonaparte is a striking, French restaurant ideal for a romantic evening. With its exposed walls, wooden floors and warm, yellow lights, the place creates a chic yet rustic environment. Everything from the cutlery to the table arrangements is systematic here, thus setting a perfect tone for the delectable journey that patrons commence. The menu is quintessentially French incorporating meat, seafood and vegetarian preparations. Dishes are presented in front of you with utmost attention to detail and the flavors are memorable to say the least.
To savor some of the best tapas in the city, head to Tapeo, a Spanish restaurant located on Villeray Street. Head Chef Marie-Fleur St. Pierre prepares a variety of authentic Spanish dishes packed with tantalizing flavors. A wide selection of Spanish wines complements the food, making it more delicious. Tasteful décor coupled with a warm ambiance lends the interior a relaxed vibe. Enjoy some scrumptious food with loved ones, and round off your meal with decadent treats such as Chocolat Churros and Basque Cake.
Café Grain d’Or stand out is that it has its own coffee roaster whirring away inside, showing that they give special attention to how the beans are roasted. People here are serious about java, and the owners say Café Grain d’Or is the first Latin-American coffee shop of natural and fair-trade coffee in Quebec. Many of the roasts are from Guatemala, and some of the snacks sold at the counter are inspired by this country’s cuisine as well.
This ambient, stone-walled restaurant features a menu decked with French and Mediterranean fusion delights crafted to perfection. Appetizers include grilled shrimps with asparagus and a Caesar salad. An oyster bar, crab claws a la Provencal, and Catalan-style clams highlight the seafood focus. Notable main courses feature chimichurri rib steak with home-style garlic mashed potatoes, or peperonata swordfish with a white bean ragout. Barroco also boasts a generous wine list, many of which are private imported wines.
A name that regularly finds itself in various top ten lists, Liverpool House is an Old Montreal restaurant classic in the heart of Little Burgundy. A homage to Charles 'Joe-Beef' McKiernan, a 19th-century innkeeper and Montreal working-class hero, the restaurant's perpetually evolving menu features a wide range of succulent steaks and delectable seafood delights that are prepared using the choicest of locally-sourced ingredients and traditional cooking methods. The establishment also includes a raw bar that specializes in serving mildly-seasoned oysters.