Montreal restaurants located within a 5 minute walk of Place-des-Arts Station | Ratings, Reviews & Maps

Had a nice meal here while traveling to Montreal on business. Grabbed a seat at the bar and had the onion soup + duck confit poutine. Everything was tasty, although I did find the bread to be a bit much in the soup, but that’s probably a personal preference more than anything. Would come back again!
Patrick Chan - 2 months ago

We came across this spot on our first night in Montréal and it immediately set the tone for the trip. The atmosphere was honestly really cozy, welcoming, and full of that effortless Montréal charm. Our server, Amélie was truly wonderful, so kind, patient, and full of great recommendations. You can feel when service comes from the heart, and hers absolutely did. The food was incredible - very fresh, flavourful, and clearly made with care. Their specials and salads are next level and the mussels + fries combo was perfect. Everything came out beautifully plated and tasted even better than it looked. The portions were also very generous, and the whole place was clean, warm with a relaxed and elevated vibe. We loved it so much the first time around that we came back again a second time! If you’re visiting Montréal and want a late-night spot with great energy, delicious food, and friendly staff, this place is a must! Highly recommend!
Piyal - 5 months ago

What can I say! From the moment I walked in to a full restaurant full of laughs, friends and fun and the host greeting me with an offer for a beer while I wait for a table for one, to the kick butt 80’s playlist that was the perfect compliment to the wonderful “pub” atmosphere I was in heaven! And I haven’t even talked about the food! The French onion soup was the perfect balance of flavour, the exact perfect portion and a flavour and profile that was, “moreish” I could have eaten another bowl instantly. Thank god I didn’t because the duck confit poutine that followed truly left me thinking, “ wow this is quite literally the first and best poutine you have ever had in your life” now I am spoiled and will compare every French onion soup and poutine to this experience. A delightful churro with homemade caramel and cappuccino for dessert was the perfect way to end this truly magical experience. Of course an experience would not be complete without an incredible group of individuals that make it all happen, from the host to my beautiful server who remembered me from the night before and welcomed me back, to the amazing chef in the kitchen who crafted this magnificent feast! I am truly blown away! Thank you so much to you all for perhaps one of the best dining experiences of my entire life. It was the icing on the cake for this guys solo work visit to the beautiful Montreal! C’est Magnefique(sp? 😂)!
Trevor Littlejohn - 5 months ago

We came to Montreal for a long weekend visit. Spotted Nyks and went in for a drink and ended up staying for 2 1/2 hours - seems the locals appreciate this place as well. What a lively and fun place! Jordan behind the bar is very friendly, welcoming, and a great bartender. We ended up returning the next evening for more drinks and dinner. The poutine avec confit de canard was incredible. We will certainly visit any time we are in Montreal.
Jason - 4 months ago

Loved this place! It gets very busy at night on the weekends once all the shops are closed but the atmosphere was incredible. The food was delicious and reasonably priced (at least for us paying in USD). Service was slightly backed up while we were dinning but that contributed to every table being filled. Overall, would definitely come back here!
Abby Helf - 7 months ago

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The food here is always really good. I personally really enjoy their ribs, but they have good steak also and the baked potatoes are delicious. This location is quite large so they rarely have any waiting time. There are so many things to do in the area that it makes it a perfect spot to eat at if you're in the downtown area for a show, shopping, etc.
Marc Machado - 4 months ago

I had the short rib seafood pappardelle and it was very good. Lots of protein, pasta cooked well and not too salty. Big portion sizes. Stopped there for lunch with 3 young kids on a snow day, week day and the service was excellent and quick.
Eric Yuan - 2 months ago

Baton Rouge for dinner - no problem. Atmosphere is great, lots of space, noise level is good, seats are comfy. Look and feel is great.. The staff is polite, efficient, accommodating (Brandon, in particular was awesome). The menu needs help. Apps (we shared crab cakes) were excellent. Main .. not so. It’s like BR needs to reinvest itself and its menu. Had the Louisiana Chicken that was absolutely ‘smothered’ in peanut sauce - overpowered the chicken, the salad, etc. Grilled Peach Salad - were those canned peaches?? Just ‘unloading spices’ doesn’t give me the flavours and the value I expect at this price. BR, lots of options on this strip, better reinvent your menu here, and step it up.. Fortunately, cocktails here are good, but let’s address and expand the menu .. fyi.. peanut sauce isn’t ’Louisiana’. Figure out what kind of restaurant you want to be.
Jerry Sheremeta - 7 months ago

Good food and friendly staff. The lady at the reception was so lovely and same goes w our waiter. the many isnt very broad but enough for everyone to find something they like- prices are average for Montreal. The Thai Salad was amazing, the ribs very tender, the burger okay but the fries memorable. beautiful place inside and comfy seating.
Mindful Cooking - a year ago

Went there at lunch time, waited twenty minutes for the waiter to come with glasses of water and ask us if we wanted anything. The Baton Rouge burger was good, nothing surprising, and the Prime Rib sandwich was not really tender.
Philippe Beaumier - 7 months ago

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Nice brewery with an old, cozy rustic vibe and really friendly service. The open hours are one of its best features. Definitely try their 🥨 It’s worth it. They don’t serve fries or any other kitchen food. The beer selection isn’t exceptional, but it’s still quite good.
Onurag - 6 months ago

A lovely brasserie near Place Des Arts. Great beer, good music and a cool outdoor space to enjoy when weather permits. I was here on two different occasions. The first night a random wave of about 15 rookie beer drinkers arrived and made life hell for the bartender right before I walked in the door. The second night everything was super chill. Highly recommended place to drink beer before or after a visit to the Place Des Arts. Merci Montreal!
Jason DeJardin - 8 months ago

I want to clarify a recent negative review regarding Melody. I was present and witnessed the entire interaction. The customer in question was disrespectful from the start, refused to tip, and was looking for an issue where there wasn’t one. Melody handled the situation with professionalism, patience, and grace. We’ve been coming to Benelux during the busy holiday season—two days before Christmas—and Melody has consistently provided exceptional service. She’s attentive, welcoming, and truly phenomenal at what she does. The atmosphere, drinks, and service have been excellent. Melody is hands down one of the best bartenders I’ve encountered. If you’re coming to Benelux, make sure you sit at the bar and ask for Melody—you won’t be disappointed.
G D - 4 months ago

Best beer in Montreal by a wide margin, and that’s saying something given the abundance of great beer on this island. The Grande Armada Réserve, if available, is a must: it’s a legendary brew that connaisseurs reverently whisper about at beer festivals across the province.
Vincent Deslandes - 2 months ago

Good place, with very good music, good service and a varied menu of beers and drinks. All the options were well served and at a fair price. The Cactus beer was amazinnnnggg, the Bretzel was delicious and enough for for people to share. Good option for going with friends:)
Sara Ferreira Pires - a year ago

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Pleasant location to sit for a coffee, and the food was good - except my coffee was drowned in half and half.
Graham Short - 4 years ago

I ordered a hot latte & mango smoothie. Latte which was almost cold to room temperature & smoothie even felt like that uts laden with artificial colours & flavour. Didn't at all tasted as mango smoothie. I thght Van houtte is a cafe brand so it shld be good but i was wrong.
Malini Tewani - a year ago

Super service 🫰
Meggie - 3 months ago

Decent service, but choice was very limited compared to other Van Houtte branches I went to: no salmon bagels or pistachio croissants at this location.
Lucas Lombard - a year ago

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A very unique venue. First round of service took a very long time for someone to take our order and after that it was fine. Drinks were on the pricey side. Went to see Freddie James Project and they were excellent! Would return to see them again.
Genevieve Cyr - a month ago

Le Balcon was such a a cool experience. From the venue (a church!), from the food (so yummy), to the entertainment!!! Every step of the way, a true an experience!! Filip, our waiter, was truly attentive added to the vibes. 12/10 would recommend!
Eliza Zahirovic - 2 months ago

The venue is absolutely stunning with amazing acoustics. We went to see Old soul there and it was undoubtedly the best sounding show of theirs we have been to. The staff is amazing and very helpful, since it is a bit of a maze going through the church. Special shout out to Mila for being so helpful and knowledgeable about the location and everything surrounding the venue.
Peter Nestorov - 4 months ago

Had such a blast on the Valentine's jazz night. It's pretty sad to have to rate four stars instead of five for some of small things during it. First of all, the food, the staff, the band, the singer, the wine, atmosphere, location, everything I mentioned above is beyond AMAZING! No complaints on those at all. Sadly I didn't quite enjoy the cocktails so much, we ordered two different cocktails and neither of them can step up with our high expectations, with the price and all the good things I mentioned above. For sure this place is perfect for special occasions, as it's a fancy place to dine, behind and inside of an old church. That part I think it's brilliant! The toilets are quite limited as it's inside the old church but it was not packed at all so I don't find this a negative thing. In summary, best fancy place for live music, food, wine selections not so much for cocktails (in my opinion) OR maybe if you try different cocktails it would have been better. Still recommended!
Bia - a year ago

Great service from Kayla - my boyfriend and I had a great time for his birthday! Thank you very much,
Gerard Estro - 4 weeks ago

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I had a below-average experience at this restaurant and, for the price, I honestly expected much better. The service was noticeably slow, and it took a long time to be attended to throughout the meal. On top of that, several wines listed on the menu weren’t actually available, which was disappointing given the size of the wine list. The same issue came up with food, a few dishes on the menu couldn’t be ordered. The menu also stated you could add seafood to the arrabbiata pasta, but staff told us that option had been cancelled some time ago, and the menu simply hadn’t been updated. For a restaurant like this, I’d expect more attention to detail and a smoother overall experience. To make matters worse, there was a mouse running around the dining area. An employee eventually dealt with it and removed it, but it was still quite unpleasant and not something you want to see while dining. Overall, the experience fell short, and I wouldn’t be in a rush to return..
Y M - 3 months ago

Valentin was the best !!!!! His energy , smile and efficiency was first class !!!! I truly recommend he be rewarded for his above and beyond customer excellence . Well done
april kape - 7 months ago

Horrible attitude from the waitress when I complained how long it took to get served the main dish. (1h15 minutes). Arrogant and rude. She walked away when I spoke to her. I didn't even leave a tip and usually I am a generous tipper. I have been here many times but this is the last time.
Sylvie Schirm - 12 months ago

Valentin was a great server, super nice and the food was also great!!
Alex Bastien - 6 months ago

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The vibes were so nice. Beautiful decorations. Food was really goood tooo! And service was one of the best we had. Our server had many tables but he made sure that he checked on us constantly. Didnt have to wait long either. Meals we got: dumpling with peanut sauce beef teriyaki stir fry with fried rice sesame and orange beef molten lava cake with vanilla ice cream.
Angelie Pasamonte - 2 months ago

We were looked after by Aglaé & Carl. Both were efficient and friendly. They respected our request to enjoy our cocktails before ordering the food. I ordered the small Thai Coco soup and the peanut butter wonton. Both were delicious as were the drinks. The Orange wine was a nice find. Reasonably priced considering the location. It was my first visit and won't be my last !
Diane David - a month ago

For the price, I definitely expected the food and drinks to be better. The atmosphere and service was probably what stood out the most to me. The appetizers platters tasted ok at best. I expected more for the tasting platter but there really wasn't much for $24. The calamari was warm and didn't have too much seasoning to it ( I suppose it's because they were expecting the sauce to cover up for it?). The cocktail I ordered tasted more like a fruity mocktail. The three Sake were definitely interesting. They all had their distinctive flavours and temperature which made the drinking experience more unique while eating. The pokebowl was just very ordinary. The portion was decent but again nothing really stood out. The fish didn't taste all that fresh and again, It didn't have much flavour outside of the sauces. The dessert was probably the best part of the meal. The key lime pie lime wasn't too sour and has a good hint of lime on each bite. The lava cake was chocolatey and smooth. I also ordered the black sesame icecream and thought it was pretty decent and had a good hint of sesame on each bite (considering how rare it is to actually find black sesame icecream in the first place). One of the better highlights of Sesame was that they had really good service and the orders came in a timely manner.
Steven Ha - 5 months ago

Very accommodating hostess and attentive waitstaff. Food was delicious, beautifully presented, and fresh; the portions were perfect. I appreciated how quick the turnaround was between ordering and service of the food: the kitchen is very efficient and organized. Thank you for a lovely evening!
Jez Yung - 3 months ago

The food was tasty and the service was great. However we didn't quite like the ramen unfortunately. Everything else was good
Fabian Sanchez-Parnas - 2 months ago

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Was recommended by a friend and it did not disappoint. Despite the price being a bit hefty, the food is absolutely amazing. My favorite of them all was the crunchy salmon on lemon slices. It was unlike any eating experience I've ever had before- super flavorful (naturally) and refreshing!! The menu is quite extensive so take your time. Service is helpful and nice. Don't let the looks of the place fool you, it is so good!
Leonard - 8 months ago

I normally don’t like sushi with fish, but I tried it here and it was AMAZING. I tried it elsewhere after and I was deceived. I highly recommend the westmount and the kakiyaki!! Best sushi quality and price.
Lily Lecavalier - 4 months ago

I’ve been here a couple times and the food has been consistently delicious and fresh each time! I highly recommend the sushi and rolls, however, I found the poke bowls a bit overpriced for the portion size compared to what you can get at similar places; that’s the only reason this is a 4 star review and not a 5. But overall, this is a lovely place with great staff and very yummy food - I definitely recommend!
Charlie The cat - a year ago

My husband and I stumbled on this restaurant and the sushi did not disappoint! We got the chefs choice option and every single roll/sushi was absolutely delicious! The fish was so fresh and buttery soft. It is not all you can eat but the pricing was reasonable for the amount of sushi you get. Will definitely be making another trip there soon!
Caitlin Decker - 5 months ago

I stumbled upon this sushi gem recently, and I can't stop raving about it! This place has quickly become my go-to spot for delicious sushi in town. The food here is incredibly fresh, and each bite is bursting with flavor. Whether you're a sushi aficionado or just looking for a tasty meal, this place won't disappoint. One of the things that really stands out about this sushi shop is the value for money. Despite the top-notch quality of their ingredients, the prices here are very reasonable. You get a lot of bang for your buck, which is always a plus. In addition to their dine-in experience, they also offer catering services, which I've had the pleasure of trying at a corporate event. The sushi platters were a hit among everyone, and it added a special touch to the occasion. So whether you're hosting a corporate gathering or a special event, this place has you covered. What's more, I find myself frequenting this spot regularly for weekday lunches. Whether I dine in or grab takeout, the experience is always consistent and satisfying. It's become a highlight of my week! Overall, I can't recommend this sushi spot enough. From the freshness of the food to the affordability and excellent catering options, it's a winner in my book. If you're in the mood for some top-quality sushi, look no further than this place!
Alen Wang - 2 years ago

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I ordered a mocha, fresh squeezed orange juice, and their Eggstravaganza. The french toast had a delightful crisp outside with soft inside. The potatoes came with some thinly sliced onion, which was a nice surprise. The server was pleasant, and the music was a great selection. It wasn't busy when I went (9am on a Saturday). Would definitely recommend!
Laura Elenath - 2 months ago

We really enjoyed our breakfast here during our visit to Montreal. The meal was well cooked and delicious. The cappuccino was perfect and the decor whimsical. A full bar for anyone who wants a drink early. The crepes and eggs Benedict were great.
Allison Libby-Thesing - 3 months ago

We had our brunch here. It was very crowded due to the holiday. But we didn’t have to wait long. Service was good. Food was good. We like Crepe eggpectation which was tasty.
Nutharin Phusitphoykai - 3 months ago

Wow! Eggspectation truly blew me away! From the moment I stepped in, I was captivated by the vibrant atmosphere and the mouthwatering aroma of delicious food. The staff worked tirelessly to keep everything running smoothly, and their efforts did not go unnoticed. Every bite of the meal was a delight, flawlessly prepared and full of flavor. My only wish is that I could visit again soon - it's that good! Hats off to Eggspectation for creating such an unforgettable brunch experience!
Rob W - 6 months ago

I had a great experience at Eggspectation. It’s a stylish, trendy place with a very pleasant atmosphere. The food was delicious, and the portions were generous — so large that I couldn’t finish my meal and had to take the rest with me. The service was exceptionally polite and welcoming, and you can really feel that the restaurant takes pride in what they do. Overall, a place I would gladly recommend.
Maksim Ovchinnikov - 4 months ago

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My husband and I had a great experience. We had Valentine Day reservations and we really enjoyed the experience. The food was amazing, very nice presentation, large portions and very tasty. Our server Bianca was also amazing. Would highly recommend and will definitely be back.
Carrie Manzi - 2 months ago

The food was good at tiamos, specifically the pizza and the atmosphere was cool but I was hardly able to view anything at all as we were sat at a window bar seat looking out to the street with an uncomfortable heater underneath. I understand it was busy but I did make a reservation and asked not to sit at a bar top which it practically was. I was very disappointed with the service on top of this. We were greeted not very welcomingly and had around 3 different servers who weren’t concerned about how we were enjoying our food. Overall, wouldn’t return because of the service.
Reese Close - 2 months ago

Tiamo was disappointing. The atmosphere and food were actually quite nice. It has a very chic, elegant vibe when you walk in. The reason why I'd give it 2 stars, though, was because of two things. One, the portion sized were just way too small for the price that I was paying. And two, the service was absolutely terrible. After ordering an appetizer and a main, I expected to be quite full. But I was actually still hungry. This, to me, indicates that the portion sizes were just not that large. The service seemed okay at the beginning. Gave recommendations and took our orders fine. But by the end of the meal, everyone only had one glass of water. A small group came in, too, and was waiting to be seated only to look around and find nobody. No one was there to seat them, nor to give us water. Overall, I won't be coming back. I expect to be treated better for that price.
Joellyne Evaristo - 11 months ago

The atmosphere here is undeniable. It is a hidden gem in this area. The food overall was great. The beet carpaccio was a pleasant surprise. My flank steak was a little too salty for my liking, and I was left to eat it with a butter knife. The server didn't come back during the meal to ask if we needed anything and we couldn't get their attention since the place was a little busy. Overall a great experience that can only improve with a little more attention to the patrons.
Mostapha Bayaa - 10 months ago

It was a snowy night outside but inside a brick oven had the place so warm, the wine went perfectly with the pasta dishes and the salads and yes the pizza were just perfect. The magical carrot cake was such a surprise!
chad - 5 months ago

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