Québécoi restaurants in Montréal
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La Banquise
A Montréal legend since 1968, La Banquise is probably the best place in town to sample poutine (if you’ve never heard of this dish, see the boxed text, opposite). More than two dozen varieties are available, including a veggie poutine (peppers, mushrooms, sautéed onions) and straight-up classic poutine. There’s an outdoor terrace, a full breakfast menu and a selection of microbrews, plus the kitchen never closes.
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Joe Beef
In the heart of the Little Burgundy neighborhood, Joe Beef is the current darling of food critics for its unfussy, market-fresh fare. The rustic, country-kitsch setting is a great spot to linger over fresh oysters, tender Wagyu beef, fresh fish and a changing selection of hearty Québécois dishes – all served with a dollop of good humor and a welcome lack of pretension.
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L’Orignal
This cozy chalet-style restaurant specializes in exquisitely prepared game meat and fresh seafood. Start off with oysters before moving on to braised wild boar or poached turbot in a lobster bisque. The service is excellent here. On weekend nights, L’Orignal gets packed and attracts a festive crowd when the kitchen closes.
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Ma-Am-M Bolduc
This neighborhood eatery with piped-in punk and New Age music still serves mainstays of Québécois cuisine: meatball stew, tourtière, and more poutine than you can shake a trotter at. Long departed, Mme Bolduc’s friendly round face still graces the marquee above the terrace tables.
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Patati Patata
This matchbox-sized, bohemian-style eatery is known for its poutine, borscht and mini burgers. It’s a Montréal classic with rocking music and young efficient staff, and there’s almost always a line snaking out front. Grab a seat at the window and watch the city stroll past.
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Liverpool House
From the same anti-establishment chefs that launched Joe Beef next door, this charming little eatery with touches of farmhouse decor serves an ever-changing menu of fresh-from-the-market fare. If you can’t score a table, try next door at McKiernan’s, also part of the Joe Beef group.
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La Binerie Mont Royal
Authentic Québécois cuisine is served from this dinerlike counter. The menu is full of typical traditional comfort fare including tourtière (meat pie) and pudding chômeur (a bread pudding with brown sugar syrup), plus hearty egg-and-sausage breakfasts.
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