Best Nightlife in Montreal

"What is it: Make no mistake when we say that if you're aiming to dine on the best Portuguese classics in this city, you go to Carlos Ferreira's eponymous restaurant. What was intended to be a humble taverna in 1996 has long since ballooned into an exceedingly accomplished restaurant that's been the training grounds for many of Montreal's best chefs. Whoever's cooking, it's always compliments to the chef; the finesse they bring to the plate in both taste and personal touch is of some serious gravity."

"Like being forced to play fake baby games at baby showers or splitting the check with a group of accountants, standing in line is something we avoid when we can. So when we do wait in line, we want it to be worthwhile, and Kazu is every time. This little spot only holds about 20 people and it’s constantly overrun with Concordia students, but they also make some of the best Japanese comfort food in the city, like ramen, a 48-hour pork bowl, and homemade shrimp burgers."

"Located just down the street from Kinka is Kazu, another great Japanese restaurant in Montreal. They were on vacation (for 2 months!) when we tried to visit so I didn’t get to try it. Adam comes here every time he visits Montreal – it’s one of his top places to eat!"

"When you get peckish, grab dinner and a drink at Kazu. Then catch bus 165 up the west side of the mountain and end your evening by walking to Saint Joseph’s Oratory and climbing the steps for an amazing sunset view."

"To say the building blocks of Syrian cuisine’s meze and main courses—earthbound fruits and vegetables, nuts and honey, grains and legumes, lamb and sheep, herbs and oils—are ‘elevated’ at chef-owner Fuad Alneirabeie’s Damas runs dangerously close to being a disservice. The food here is amazingly fresh, robust and colorful, and the décor both plush and ornate. All of it conducts a mode of transportation for visiting diners to be whisked away on a culinary silk road."

"Damas is one of Montreal’s biggest comeback stories: After a fire gutted it in 2015, it was reborn in Outremont and became better than ever. Six years later, and its spread of mezzes to hefty char-grilled mains replete with Syrian flavours of sumac and Aleppo peppers are an almost guaranteed winner for any palate."

"I have been in the restaurant once prior to the lockdown, and it was an amazing ambience with good…”more. Indoor & Outdoor dining"

"A post shared by Terrasse Nelligan (@terrassenel) on Dec 30, 2019 at 10:01am PST. Whether you’re enjoying brunch or just bevies, this terrace offers Instagram-worthy views amongst Montreal’s rooftops, and its heaters and retractable awnings will ensure you comfort on those chilly spring nights. Address: 106 Saint-Paul St W, MontrealPhone: 514-788-4021"

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"The chic and swanky Terrasse Nelligan serves some fantastic views over the Old Port, St. Lawrence River and the Notre-Dame Basilica."

"Were you looking for a hole in the wall-style greasy spoon in which where you can weep regrets about last night into a cup of dishwater coffee, you’ve come to the wrong place. Perles et Paddock’s elegantly constructed space is brimming with natural light, and is serving a little bit of everything for the hungry masses with twists and turns: Breakfast sausage is now boudin, avo toast is an avo tartine, steak and eggs are now covered with chimichurri. Just familiar enough while still being dressed to the nines."

"The emminently fancy Griffintown restaurant is up and flying with menus that would make any couchbound Montrealer blush. Ordering here makes it easy to turn an average weekday into something special. Menus for two—or three, or four—run from ribs to pasta to elegant fish dishes."

"Featuring oysters, seared duck breast, and macarons, Perles et Paddock’s table d’hôte is sure to impress your date. And don’t worry, their vegetarian menu is just as amazing."

"For those preferring to dance and sing along with live acts instead of techno tracks, La Vitrola offers that experience nightly. This contemporary venue provides patrons with an intimate setting to enjoy drinks at its bar and watch bands perform on stage each evening. This newly opened establishment is another live music venue owned by the people behind Sala Rossa and Casa del Popolo making it an excellent addition to the live music scene in Montreal."

"If hidden cocktail bars serving southeast Asian-inspired drinks sounds like your jam, head to Nhau Bar in the basement of Laotian chef Ross Louangsignotha’s Hà Bia Hoi in the Business District. The crowd here is a mix of after-work friend groups, tourists who got an insider’s recommendation and couples on dates. Seeing these three groups is normal given the bar’s affinity for a dimly lit atmosphere with dozens of lanterns and boozy cocktails."

"After the success of their Plateau location, Hà has opened up a restaurant in Old Montreal, bringing a casual and relaxed ambiance to the area, without compromising on style. Serving traditional Vietnamese food, the restaurant is open for lunch and dinner. Try the buns, phở, imperial rolls, or laksa… or you can check out the bar downstairs!"

"Sitting on a quai in the Old Port, Terrasses Bonsecours is both a bumping nightclub and a hip Miami-style eatery with a huge patio that extends over the whole building. Enjoy the variety of sangrias and cocktails offered while the smell of barbequed tapas wafts throughout the terrace. Spend a relaxing 5-7 among friends or take advantage of Terrasses Bonsecours’ patio that eases into a nightclub atmosphere at 11pm."

"A post shared by TerrassesMontreal (@terrassesmontreal) on Jun 25, 2013 at 7:46pm PDT. Need more suggestions for your up-coming food crawl in Montreal?. Well, you might want to put Terrasses Bonsecours on your list – a spectacular haven that showcases a balance of nature and modern innovation."

"Known to be a nightclub in the wee hours of the night, Terrasses Bonsecours is indeed a well-established venue for Montrealers both during night and day."

"Don’t be dissuaded by Kamúy’s placement in the heart of the (historically) tourist-heavy Quartier des Spectacles — it has the makings of an indispensable local favourite. From chef-owner Paul Toussaint (ex-Agrikol) comes a menu stacked with juicy griot, jerk-spiced chicken, pillowy doumbrey (sweet potato dumplings), and a fritay basket served alongside a mayonnaise creatively lacedwith pikliz flavouring."

"The string-cut fry poutines and slider-style burgers this corner diner pumps out at breakneck speed are both delicious and overwhelmingly popular. Best of all is the patatine, a poutine topped with fresh cut veggies for a more refreshing take on the Quebecois classic that normally can weigh someone down after they eat. Either squash yourself into a spot at the counter and order up a pitcher of beer with the money you saved, or order it to go and eat in the park in seasons warmer than winter."

"The MainWhat you’re getting: A burger + poutine (or a burger platter)Easily recognizable for its bright murals, relaxed atmosphere, and rock-bottom prices, there is not a person alive who will leave Patati Patata unsatisfied. Burgers cost just over $2 ($5 for a plate with salad), and a serving of poutine will set you back just over $4. Word to the wise: seating is sparse, so be ready to take your food with you."

"Good, cheap, fast breakfasts don't get much better than the ones dished up at this enduring Plateau snack bar, eminently capable of much more than the burgers for which it's known. Breakfast poutines, eggs any style, French toasts, omelettes, even vegan scrambles — Patati Patata is on it, every day at 8 a.m."

"Martine is allowing for order pickups that have been processed and paid for online. The wonderful owner is expecting to offer delivery soon... stay on the lookout for an update on their social media!"

"On the banks of the Lachine Canal, McAuslan is a pioneer among Quebec microbreweries. Here you can enjoy delicious beers as well as ciders – our favourite is their extraordinary IPA. Simple food menu offering nachos, tacos, burgers and hot-dogs."