Best Montreal restaurants located within a 5 minute walk of Saint-Laurent Station | Ratings, Reviews & Maps

Tried out the 5 course tasting menu for 105$. The service and the food were top notch. My favourite dish of the night was the stripped bass dish. It was so fresh with the apple and shiso. The apple consume was so tasty and complimented the fish so well!!! The squash ravioli was also yummy! The brown butter sauce complimented the squash filling. The beef dish and dessert was also very well executed. I can tell that each dish was well thought out and meticulously prepared. Would definitely come back again!!
Megan Wai - 2 months ago

Our most delicious dinner in Montreal. I am surprised that this place is not in the Michelin guide at least, since the serving dishes, taste and service are at a high level. And this is at relatively inexpensive prices. Scallops with shiitake, beef with snails and veal tartare were super delicious. I was just ready to lick the plates. I tried out the 5 course menu for 105 CAD and it was amazing amount of food! Unfortunately, I forgot the name of the waitress, but thank her so much for a wonderful evening.
Vlad Lesun - 2 weeks ago

This evening was absolutely impeccable. For my birthday, my husband and I both took the 5 service menu paired with the European wines. Each meal and detail was perfectly balanced and thought out. I was not a fan or all the wines but they were all intelligently matched. One I could not drink and they immediately changed it even if I had said it was not an issue. They also adapted the menu to fit the fact that I cannot eat red meat. The sommelière Isabelle was fantastic and so were every staff member we interacted with. What an amazing experience and we will be back!
Catherine Martin - a month ago

Went here for a business lunch. The setting was good, the service was attentive and not overwhelming. Portions of food was adequate and was filling. They have some local wines which was average and ok tasty. Parking isn't so bad if it's not during festival seasons. I would recommend for an easy business lunch or a little treat for yourself.
C W. - 4 months ago

Lovely 5 course tasting menu. Beef finisher was fantastic. Wine pairings were good as well
Bhav - a week ago

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We passed in front of this restaurant quite a few times as we live nearby. we were looking for something different to eat so we decided to give it a try. Actually Lia had already been with some colleagues from her previous employment. The interior decor is quite simple, the menu heavily favours combo options . We decided to go with the crispy chicken and rice as well as the pho. Service was OK. We kind of wish that we felt more welcome. Accessing the restaurant by foot is quite easy. Parking is a different story. if you’re lucky you may find street parking on Saint Catherine St. otherwise there are a few parking lots available in the area.
Discovering Destinations - a month ago

I was highly impressed with the quality of the food. The vietnamese pork chop with white rice was pretty good. The runny fried egg really adds this authentic feel to it. The fried banana was just ok. The service was a little bit slow as the place was packed with customers going in and out at a good pace.
Chuong Nguyen - 2 months ago

The staff was friendly and the service was fast. Our soup arrive fresh and hot. It’s a family restaurant, very original Vietnamese pho restaurant. Our orders come with free hot tea. There’s only street parking. They accept cash and credit.
susan tran - 4 months ago

I visited for dinner. The service is very fast and the staff are attentive. I ordered the chicken and shrimp rice rolls. They were delicious, especially with the accompanying peanut butter sauce. I also ordered pho ga (chicken pho) but I was surprised that the chicken was fried chicken that was cut into pieces. My experience with chicken pho from the many pho restaurants I've been to in different cities in the US and Europe that the chicken comes in thin slices and boiled rather than fried. I also didn't expect the soup to have vegetables like carrots, cauliflower, and broccoli. Although I think it was healthy to have them, but again this was unlike the previous similar dishes I had in other Vietnamese restaurants. Also, the broth was kinda bland. I had to add soy sauce to make it a bit flavorful. The prices were okay.
Abrar Thabit - 6 months ago

I went last night with 3 other people. Only the vegetarian person got food poisoning (staphylococcus) it kicked in for them on the walk to the bar. They were extremely ill. The kitchen failed to properly clean/sanitize their utensils or cooking area. Causing the vegetarian person in the group to be the only sick one out of us 4. Service was fast and polite Everyone at the table enjoyed the food. It did taste good. Minus the staphylococcus
Andru Boux - 2 months ago

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It's a downtown delight that not only offers a stellar service and chic ambience but also surprises with its reasonable prices. The attentive staff, sporting smiles, made us feel truly welcome. The sommelier ensured our glasses were never empty. The seafood stir fry served on trendy dinnerware was spot on. We loved the stylish, softly lit vibe - it was the perfect backdrop for an intimate evening. It's the perfect spot to enjoy an early dinner before heading to an event in the vicinity.
Alesia Skachkova - 5 months ago

It was such an amazing experience to try the 7 course beef, $90/2 persons. We also ordered the grilled calamari, the side sauce was super spicy 🥵
Amber K. - 4 months ago

Couldn't recommend it more. Beautiful restaurant serving amazing, authentic food and run by a kind Vietnamese family. A great place to expand your experience with Vietnamese cuisine - try the 7 beef specialty and the chao tom, grilled shrimp wrapped around sugarcane. Everything was super fresh, the meats were cooked perfectly and the flavour was to die for. The traditional components of the dishes e.g. fish sauce and bun (vermicelli) were spot on, while they also put their own stamp on other components. Very reasonable for the quality and level of service.
ash aggarwal - 4 years ago

The only place in Montreal to get authentic 7 beef meal. Nice and clean place. Not a typical Vietnamese place, price are higher than the usual Vietnamese restaurant. Good wine selection.
Minh Quang Tran - 6 years ago

You want quality, excellent service and excellent food, you gotta go there. The service is fast and there's alot of room. There's sapporo on tap. They have a nice express lunch menu. Everything we had there was very good. There's a terasse. Very authentic tastes.
Martin L. - 4 years ago

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Great place, intimate yet professional. Great staff. Smells bon.
Elisabeth Chernichenko - a week ago

I love this place! Best improv theater group so fun! You meet so many new amazing fun people! Hats off to Alain!!! Come more often!!:) PLUS IT has a cafe!
Andreya Ascoli - 4 months ago

I came here to do some work and the employees here are so nice !! they got live shows here too, which I need to check out one day - hidden gem really
Nora anderson - a month ago

I have no Idea why Google keeps on prompting me to write a review about this place, Never been. I go next door to get my fabulous vintage glasses frames at 256 Ste-Catherine street eastQ
Andre Saint-Amant - 2 weeks ago

Smokus Pokus... Alot of fun and cheap drinks!
Kelly Birch - 5 months ago

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Love the old school vibes in here. My friend said she had to take me here to try a steamed dog. It was a nice snack to have while we walked the streets looking around. I enjoyed the dog! Good flavour. The staff was friendly.
Estairia Hong - in the last week

The poutine was delectable, gravy and cheesy sauce over fresh, thick cuts of just-fried fries. Patient staff, well-managed (especially to the clueless tourists in front of me). Poutines and fries come in small and large sizes: shareable. Popular with locals and us foreigners. Burgers and hot dogs a staple too. Fun, casual, bus your own tray. Nice spot on the epic Saint Laurent Avenue.
Justin Rogers-Cooper - a month ago

The poutine was awesome and so were the delish hot dogs. It’s a landmark that’s been there for close to if not over 100 years, so it’s clear that the food has stood the test of time. If you reminisce about the Old Montréal taste of poutine and steamed hotdogs, then that’s the place to be.
Andrea MT (Andii) - a week ago

This place been there since 1912 burned down as I heard and rebuilt! Used to have pool tables back then! The place is historical has lots of pictures from back then! We had burgers and hotdogs/fries supper good! Great prices (cash only) and People are extremely welcoming!
Remi Tayar - a month ago

The poutine is worth it all!! It’s a hole in the wall in a colorful (seedyish, former red light area) part of Montreal, but the poutine is all that! Perfect fries, melty cheese curds, great gravy. The hotdogs are just plain dogs, but the steamed buns were delicious and the slaw on top rounded it all out. Yes, I was sober as a church mouse. (This place is a popular late night spot. ) It is cash only. They’ve been in business for over a hundred years and I’m sure it’s because of the poutine. It’s a dive, and there are no pool tables. It’s just a great experience!
Sunshine - 5 months ago

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Absolutely delicious! We took the mouth-watering duck wonton, jerk chicken and bavette de boeuf. All were done to perfection and filled with flavour. We also tried the three desserts and did not regret it! Friendly staff and lovely atmosphere.
Caro K - 8 months ago

Loved this place; amazing decor. The food delicious 😋 had the guacamole and nachos to start. The main course, saumon estragon, yummy and fresh 😁 great service 🤠 the menu super interesting 👍
Greg Kokjian - a year ago

The food took HOURS to come...and we still had people that didn't have our food....I have no idea what happened but I think they need to train their staff a little bit more... something went completely wrong at our stay... It was the first day of our waitress and she was so sweet and nice. She just didn't get enough training or wasn't paired with someone with experience to help her. It just felt unfair to her honestly....I felt bad for her, she did the best she could. I would avoid this place unfortunately, but if you're reading this waitress, you didn't do anything wrong you did the best you could and don't let anyone put you down, I really blame the owner of this restaurant that really let you and us down.
Steven Briscoe - 10 months ago

I just loved it !!!! I took the carrot, hazelnuts n goat cheese salad, just a delish! A wonderful ambiance, old music, just perfect diner 🤩 TY ! TY !
Caroline Robbana - 5 months ago

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Amazing shawarma. Lots of sauce choices. The fries were so tasty and crispy. Big portions. I enjoyed the baklava as well! The meat could use a bit more fat.
Mahyar Khosravi - a month ago

Asked for the vegan plate and it was better than ever ! The staff made sure that everything was vegan, asked if I wanted the vegan sauce, they repeated the word vegan at least 10 times🤣 So I was really confident !! Portion was really big too, and the vegan chicken was perfectly cooked. I really LOVE that vegan option:)
Rachel Therrien - 4 months ago

Nice, casual place.. Good food and above all halal. I ordered my bowl with salad.. Fatoush with chicken shawarma.. Very good.
A K (MyBlissfulEscapes) - 4 months ago

First experience with Boustan… We ordered a Stan for 2 : chicken shawarma with cabbage salad, potatoes and rice. With hummus and garlic sauce. We ordered to go but everything was still hot when we started eating. Portions are good. Taste is good. We’d rather the potatoes be salty than have this sweet flavor though. Thank you guys
Holly Gee - 6 months ago

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Best crepes we've had in Montreal. You can sit at the bar and watch them make them right in front of you. The savoury buckwheat crepe is buttery and crispy around the edges and cooked to perfection. Although it's 100% buckwheat flour, it doesn't have an overly strong buckwheat flavour. The dessert crepes are also a delight. The nutella s'more crepe was so decadent! Well priced and excellent value.
Mark Dimitroff - 8 months ago

Delicious crepes. Worth a visit if you are in the mood for authentic french crepes. We had nutella (obvious choice for our kids), complete and fruits ( mostly berries) - all are very tasty. I would knock of 1 star for coffee, but crepes easily deserve 6 stars so my rating is still mathematically correct)) and it’s not an Italian place after all )
Bo Go - a year ago

Nice creperie in an interesting food court type atmosphere. Food was interesting and tasty.
neil b - 3 months ago

Not as expensive as it looks ! At first I though the place was terribly expensive for a “galette” but it turns out they are well filled with cheese/ham for the price. The galette was buttery and crispy on the edge. I took the « complete », it had a generous amount of ham and cheese as well a an egg. Popping the egg yolk was really yummy Don’t forget to pair your galette with a glass of cider I would recommend trying the place if you are at the central
Jordan Voisin - 9 months ago

It was a bit surprising that the creperie was inside a food hall, which made the experience a bit less charming. It was pretty cold inside. The crepes were good though, especially the one with goat cheese and caramel. The cider was proper as well even though it was left for a bit too long open.
Karina Kisselite - 2 years ago

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Food court atmosphere with quick service. Card only, efficient service, but not in the super friendly range but no complaints. Petite size is filling. We tried Bacon and Smoked meats poutine. Both were good, not the best though. Good place to stop with a group who want different things.
Heather Terech - 4 months ago

Going to Central Market to eat and enjoy is always fun 😁...time flies quickly in this place. This time, I ordered a grande Tousqui poutine with a can of Pina colada. The poutine was filling, a good portion of meat in it, and delicious. I like the system of providing a buzzer to all customers to notify them about the order. The service was fast too, and it's usually a pickup at this place. I enjoyed my time and filled my stomach at Le Gras Dur Au.
Gurpreet Singh - 3 months ago

Very good Poutine!!! Not the best I had but easily in top 5. I ordered the traditional to test the taste without any extra meat etc and their sauce has a unique flavour that would make me come back for more. Also the amount of cheese in the poutine is quite respectable.
Dominic Girard - 4 months ago

This has got to be the best poutine I have ever tasted. I keep ordering the smoked meat poutine over and over and I am just so impressed by how good it consistently is. Le Gras Dur au seriously is underrated, and I would recommend anyone in Montréal to visit this place! As an added recommendation, try the deep-fried maple leaf - they’re like fried Oreos, but the maple version, and they are SO good! I can’t wait to go back and get more of the smoked meat poutine!
Michael - a year ago

I tried multiple smoke meat poutine over the years and this one was the best I had so far. The meat was meaty and moist, the sauce was delicious and most importantly it didn't feel greasy. I loved the addition on mustard and pickles. It shows that they thought about the dish and tried to counter the usual greasiness a poutine would give especially with the addition of the smoke meat. Delicious! I recommend it.
Jasmine - a year ago

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Dining at Darbar offers an unparalleled culinary journey. Chef and owner Simar personally visits each table, offering insights into the menu and the stories behind your selections. Every dish, having been perfected over months, presents a distinctive twist on traditional Indian cuisine. The ambiance is cozy, complementing the vibrant flavors and lively atmosphere. I wholeheartedly recommend this restaurant for an unforgettable dining experience.
Greg Ivo - 2 months ago

Love this place. Feels super cozy and welcoming. We were greeted by the owner and welcomed us right away, felt like I was talking to my mom. We wanted a home cooked meal and this just hit. The Murgh Pakora was fantastic and presentation spot on. We were lucky enough to be offered something off menu at the time, the Kadai Paneer was one our favorite dishes. Paired with the savory Malai Kofta it just hits.
Dhruv Patel - 4 months ago

I am shocked at how amazing the food was! Like genuinely shocked! The food was finger licking good, ordered more than I could eat and still ate it all! The chefs definitely has magic in their hands, outside of home I have never had such savoury and flavourful food, the aromas and the taste of it all was so magnificent and explosive with flavour I could spend the entire day there trying everything off the menu! If you want Punjabi/South Asian food and you’re in Montreal; you have to… wait you NEED to eat here! You’ll never go anywhere else after!
Hammer Gill - 5 months ago

Food is not authentic Indian food. Biryani had cherry tomatoes in it. Murg tikka masala tasted more like butter chicken . Garlic naan was like a store bought naan
Raj Srivastava - a week ago

What an amazing experience, first of food was so delicious, we tried different dishes and all of them had such an amazing flavour, made freshly and with care. The service matched the food. Few times I have received such a friendly, anthemic and honest service where the server's priority clearly is to help and accommodate. Will definitely go back again.
Pedro Martinez - 7 months ago

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