"People ask me all the time what my favorite restaurant in the world is, and I always give them the wrong answer. My favorite restaurant in the world is Joe Beef." -David Chang [Eater 38 Member]
Art adorns the walls, the wine list invariably compels and plates like foie gras parfait with roasted prunes, calf's liver à la Montréalaise and raspberry trifle with sprinkles. [Eater 38 Member]
Nora Gray's poise is at an apex and, with it, the expert wine service and southern Italian fare. It is hard to reap more satisfaction from any other restaurant in the city right now. [Eater 38 Member]
Maison Publique is much more than a “little neighbourhood pub”. The humblebrag schtick is of the moment but who’s he kidding: Dammann is one of the top chefs in Montreal. [Eater 38 Member]
The eminent foursome of Le Club Chasse et Pêche has won Plateau fidelity with emphasis on quality surf sans turf and one of the best wine lists in Montreal. [Eater 38 Member]
The restaurant Lesley Chesterman called 2012's "most exciting" and "a wish come true", was not first to bring branché nuevo latino to the city. But nobody is doing it this well. [Eater 38 Member]
Colin Perry’s ode to his native Kentucky serves up the finger lickin’ goods but beyond the fried chicken (which is the best in the city) you have to admire Triple Crown’s audacity. [Eater 38 Member]
Fisun Ercan prepares comfort food classics from her native Turkey with the flair of a chef schooled in French culinary technique. The result is one of the most fetching restaurants. [Eater 38 Member]
Time will tell if the Steven Leslie (Monkland Tavern, Tavern on the Square) bred owners can pull it off with their homemade pastas, tartares, fish tacos and pork chops and spaetzle. [Eater 38 Member]
Martin Picard's homage to sugar shack culture is part working farm, part Felliniesque fever dream. And paralyzingly good. [Eater 38 Member]
A great example of local-style bagels, which are hand rolled and wood fire baked! As recommended by Travel Channel host, Anthony Bourdain.
This Bohemian café is complete with a hipster crowd. As recommended by Travel Channel host, Anthony Bourdain.
A great independent book store. As recommended by Travel Channel host, Anthony Bourdain.
One of two main farmers markets in Little Italy. Come to buy unpasteurized raw milk cheese–which has been banned in the U.S. since 1949! As seen on Travel Channel’s The Layover with Anthony Bourdain.
This shop sells 850 different varieties of cheese! As recommended by Travel Channel host, Anthony Bourdain.
Tony eats tuna tartare, lobster, scallops, octopus and duck. As seen on Travel Channel’s The Layover with Anthony Bourdain.
Try the grilled cheese with braised beef shoulder in the middle. As recommended by Travel Channel host, Anthony Bourdain.
A good spot for Old World Greek food. Server recommendations include calamari and rib steak. As recommended by Travel Channel host, Anthony Bourdain.
A large industrial waterway – turned park – where Tony & some buddies go canoeing in a dragon boat. As seen on Travel Channel’s The Layover with Anthony Bourdain.
The highest point in Montreal! Stop by on a Sunday and see “tam-tams” – where people get together and bang on drums. As recommended by Travel Channel host, Anthony Bourdain.
This river, across from Old Montreal, has a permanent wave – which makes for great surfing. As recommended by Travel Channel host, Anthony Bourdain.
Tony stops by to enjoy a cold Molson’s and big hunks of pork knuckle. As seen on Travel Channel’s The Layover with Anthony Bourdain.
Quebec’s oldest drive-in is known for their orange julep (a secret recipe!) and car shows. As recommended by Travel Channel host, Anthony Bourdain.
A simple & classic bistro with good steak & frites and trout salad. As recommended by Travel Channel host, Anthony Bourdain.
A great bistro with dishes such as Portugese chicken. As recommended by Travel Channel host, Anthony Bourdain.
Open until 3 a.m., this is the “premiere service provider for drunk-ass chefs after work.” – Anthony Bourdain
Arguably one of the best places in Montreal for smoked meat, according to Anthony Bourdain, host of Travel Channel’s The Layover.
On the weekends – you can get ‘Grumman 78’ tacos. Tony goes with a veggie and pork taco. As seen on Travel Channel’s The Layover with Anthony Bourdain.
Tony stops in for drinks, headcheese, smoked sausage, pork salad, escargot & lobster. As seen on Travel Channel’s The Layover with Anthony Bourdain.
