Best Lunch Restaurants in Montreal

"All the variety of a continental breakfast, without the boring (this place may be the only restaurant ever with an exciting version of the classic fruit cup)."

"Beautifully designed Bulma Bar is the hot new thing in Old Montreal. Stepping inside is a departure from the cobblestone streets of the area, where instead sleek modern lines, wood, concrete and neon lights dominate the space. Named for the Dragon Ball character, Bulma is an attempt to marry the owners’ Taiwanese heritage and love for Montreal."

"Le restaurant Grenadine fait une pause en laissant place à Topo, un petit « snack » où flatbread au levain et produits locaux font bon ménage. Le lunch parfait à emporter, ou un petit souper original qui surprendra la famille. La livraison est également disponible."

"The Montreal Planetarium brings astronomy to Montrealers and visitors alike who appreciate the clear, light-pollution-free skies and the chance to handle samples of meteorites. The exhibit focuses on new events and discoveries from the past 40 years, especially in Quebec skies. The "Night Sky" is a 15-minute presentation where an astronomer points out all the major visible constellations."

"Taking the place of the former Montreal Planetarium, the Rio Tinto Alcan Planetarium will help you travel to the furthest reaches of the galaxy from the comfort of a bean bag chair."

"It’s difficult to grasp just how grand steam engines are until you’re standing in front one. The Exporail train museum in Saint Constant—an hour away by public transportation—offers exhibits that get you up close and personal with locomotive artifacts. Exhibits include a miniature train ride, antique steam engines and a model train room which captures the attention of more dads than anyone would like to admit."

"Located about a 30 minute drive outside of Montreal, the Canada Railway Museum is one of the best things to do near Montreal. This is where you’ll get a full overview of Canadian railroad history and how important it has been to Canada’s growth as a nation. The museum features over 150 locomotives, cars, and railway vehicles and it’s good for both kids and adults."

"Which of us has not been, at leatbriefly, captivated by trains. Large, thunderous and mysterious, these machnes have ever brought the promise of wealth, success and development wherever they’ve gone. At this museum, also known as the Exporail, take a trip through Canadian railway history, told through a hundred and fify exhibits."

"The Maison Saint-Gabriel Museum focuses on Montreal’s French colonial roots, collecting artefacts showcasing the heritage of the settlers of what was then called New France. Now a designated historic site of Canada, the Maison Saint-Gabriel is set in a small farmhouse and grounds overseen by the sisters of Congregation of Notre Dame, a religious community founded by Marguerite Bourgeoys in Montreal in 1658. The farmhouse and barn, restored in the 1960s, now showcase over 15,000 artefacts and offer a glimpse into daily domestic life in 17th- and 18th-century New France."

"Dedicated to illustrating the story of the first settlers of New France in the 17th century, the Maison Saint-Gabriel Museum aims to preserve the heritage, history, and artifacts of the original pioneers. The museum itself is housed in a 300-year-old farmhouse that, once an original building of the settlers, is now a National Historic Site. Exhibits within the museum include interpretive information and artifact exhibits describing the life and habits of these first settlers, showcasing their personal stories, farming techniques, the old school house, and a church."

"Located in lesser-known Pointe-Saint-Charles neighbourhood, Maison Saint-Gabriel is one of the finest remaining examples of New France architecture; it is dedicated to preserving the history and artefacts of the settlers who put down roots there in the mid-1600s."

"Le Filet is one of the most beautiful restaurants in Montreal, of course because of its remarkable interior, but also because it so perfectly intertwines the beauty of Mother Nature with one of our favourite things – fine dining. At the centre of the restaurant, dividing the bar area from the dining room, is a artificial cenote (a cenote is a naturally occurring collapse in the earth where water collects and marine life develops). Diners can admire the underwater world as they sip drinks at the bar or savour delicious cuisine in the dining room."

"Le Filet is an essential restaurant of Montreal’s gastronomic landscape. In their sophisticated decor that is both chic and comfortable, you can expect to enjoy a truly memorable cuisine that is primarily focused on fish and seafood. The hybrid menu is inspired by the chef’s Japanese roots and his training in classical French cuisine."

"Reasonable prices and excellent, fresh sushi is what you can expect from Eko Sushi. Their veggie-mango futomaki is an absolute must-try."