Montreal Restaurant Tips by lxine

Restaurant Name: Chez Doval

This Portugese restaurant is hidden away in a quiet residential district, yet it is always packed. They broil meat and seafood on an open grill, making for a delicious crispy meal. The restaurant is also very reasonably priced for the quality of dining. Come early or reserve ahead!

Favorite Dish: Their delicious crispy chicken!

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Theme: Other
Comparison: about average
Prices: US$11-20  » Currency Converter
Address: 150 Marie Anne Street
Directions: Plateau Neighbourhood
Other Contact: 843-3390

Restaurant Name: Cafe Santropol

This is a very popular and inexpensive restaurant hidden in the heart of Montreal's Plateau district. Santropol is best known for their massive sandwiches and array of vegetarian food. The ambience is mellow and funky, and in the summer you can sit in the beautiful garden overflowing with greenery.

Favorite Dish: Killer Tomato Sandwich

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Theme: Vegan/Vegetarian
Comparison: about average
Prices: US$11-20  » Currency Converter
Address: 3990 St.Urbain
Directions: Plateau Neighbourhood
Other Contact: http://www.santropol.com/

Restaurant Name: Spirite Lounge

Tucked away in the Gay Village is this bizarre little spot. The tin foil covering the walls and ceilings is only the beginning. Like, the menu is already chosen for you. And the waiters are as flamboyant as the decor. But with an open mind, you will enjoy their exotic and totally organic concoctions. Reservations required.

Favorite Dish: You have no choice in the menu, sorry!

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Theme: Vegan/Vegetarian
Comparison: more expensive than average
Prices: US$21-30  » Currency Converter
Phone: 514.522.5353
Address: 1205 Ontario East
Directions: Gay Village

Restaurant Name: Yuan

I eat out quite a bit, including many Asian and vegetarian restaurants. However, I've never experienced the unique combination as can be found a Yuan! The owners are a Tawainese family dedicated to the health and taste benefits of a vegetarian lifestyle. The food is inventive and tasty, and odd combinations of ingredients that I can't even identify. Some of the offerings I did recognize were soy based "meats and fish", nuts, seaweed, and maybe even coral?

Yuan is not the fanciest restaurant, but it's charming and big enogh to accomodate different sizes of groups. It's popular with students for an inexpensive tasty supper. It's also in a very convenient location, close to the central neighbourhoods of the Plateau and the Latin Quarter. It is right where the comedy festival Just for Laughs is held.

What's more, there's a little grocery store in the back where you can buy many of the restaurant's ingredients. Imported vegetarian treats and noodles, soy products and more are for sale.

Favorite Dish: You have a choice of combination meals, all of which I suggest. You get small salad/hor d'oeuvres, soup and the main plate. Sample dishes are vegetarian sushi, "fish" and "steak".

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Theme: Vegan/Vegetarian
Comparison: less expensive than average
Prices: US$11-20  » Currency Converter
Phone: 514-848-0513
Address: 400 Sherbrooke East
Directions: Near Metro Sherbrooke, corner of St. Denis.

Restaurant Name: L'Entrecôte Saint-Jean

The beautiful setting of L'Entrecôte Saint-Jean is enough to lure anyone here. However, it's the delectable offerings of steak and fries that makes this restaurant truly worth coming to. The high ceilings, long wooden bar and checkered floor give the ambience of an authentic French bistro. The smartly dressed wait staff add to the clean, crisp sophistication. And their food, of course, is steak and fries perfection.

L'Entrecôte Saint-Jean is also somewhat legendary as a former haunt of ex-Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau. Come and experience this French styled tradition for yourself!

Favorite Dish: There are only two combo choices on the menu: Steak and fries with walnut salad, or steak and fries with salad, soup and dessert. Choose according to your hunger!

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Theme: French
Comparison: about average
Prices: US$21-30  » Currency Converter
Address: 2022 rue Peel
Directions: Centrally located downtown, near Metro Peel.