Bar-B-Barn

1201, rue Guy, Montréal, QC H3H 2K5 514-931-3811

Description: The Bar-B-Barn is a great family restaurant that's become a Montréal fixture since it opened its doors in time for Expo '67. They attract a large business clientele for lunch. The menu features three sizes of ribs and barbeque chicken: "whole hawg," "half hawg," and "baby hawg." Great place for that ravenous appetite. This is a Montréal favorite!
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Café Santropol

3990, St-Urbain, Montréal, QC H2W 1T7 514-842-3110

Description: This delightful Mont-Royal eatery features excellent milkshakes, coffee, sandwiches and salads. Santropol has long been a favorite of locals and students. Affordable and creative sandwiches are the big draw, and there are numerous vegetarian options. Exceptional coffee as well.
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Cosmos Snack Bar

5843 rue Sherbrooke o, Montréal, QC H4A 1X4 514-486-3814

Description: He's been dubbed the "man of grease" in an award-winning documentary and judging from the plates he dishes up for his customers, it is no wonder. Completely slick and tasty, each entree comes with everything: toast, eggs, bacon, sausage and Cosmo's famed potatoes. Comfort food at its finest.
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Eggspectation

1313, blvd de Maisonneuve ouest, Montréal, QC H3G 2R9 514-842-3447

Description: Eggs everything! Fabulous breakfast, lunch and even egg-snacks. Try the omelets, poached specialties, and the best selection of eggs Benedict imaginable.
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Fairmount Bagel Factory

74, ave Fairmount Ouest, Montréal, QC H2T 2M2 514-272-0667

Description: Montréal-style bagels are denser and chewier than their New York counterparts, and most locals will tell you that Fairmount makes the best. There are 20 or so varieties, all baked in a wood-fired oven. Flavors range from plain, sesame seed and onion to pesto-black olive, spelt and chocolate chip. You can also get soft pretzels, matzo bread and bagel chips. All this, 24 hours a day!
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Gibby's

298, place d'Youville, Montréal, QC H2Y 2B6 514-282-1837

Description: A Montréal institution, this steakhouse caters to the craving for beef served up with your choice of a selection of traditional French sauces. Fresh fish and seafood simply prepared also star on the menu. Housed in a 200-year old building, the entrance arch stands over what was once the left bank of the Little St. Pierre River. The décor is comfortably rustic with exposed stone walls, beamed ceilings and traditional Québécois pine armoires.
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Joe Beef

2491, rue Notre-Dame Ouest, Montréal, QC H3J 1N6 514-935-6504

Description: With a name like Joe Beef, you might expect the focus here to be squarely on steak. But such is not the case ­ fresh, market cuisine is the specialty. Whatever is best that day at the nearby Atwater Market is what turns up on the menu that night. Thus, the ever-changing chalkboard menu might feature virtually anything, from pan fried skate wing to tripe to seared tuna to rabbit ballotine. There's a raw bar as well, with a great selection of the freshest oysters, clams, lobster. The space is intimate with a rustic-yet-refined ambience, and the expert staff are amicable and well-versed with the kitchen's talents.
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Moe's Deli & Bar

3950, rue Sherbrooke est, Montréal, QC H1X 2A6 514-253-6637

Description: High ceilings and brick walls adorned with memorabilia set the scene at this fun, casual eatery. It's great place to grab a bite to eat or to meet friends for a drink. There's plenty of room inside for groups, and the outdoor terrace lets you enjoy the weather during warmer months. The menu features sandwiches, burgers, pizzas and pastas, but they're often more interesting combinations than you might expect. For instance, there's a smoked salmon club, a Key West chicken sandwich, and a grilled vegetable baguette. You'll also find fajitas, rotisserie chicken, and several different steaks.
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Queue de Cheval

1221 blvd René-Lévesque ouest, Montréal, QC H3G 1T1 514-390-0090

Description: This steakhouse, a favorite of business types in the downtown area, is solid in both décor and cuisine. The interior evokes thoughts of an Old World wine cellar and is full of polished woodwork and arched windows, along with an exhibition kitchen crowned with a copper exhaust hood. The lovely space complements the cuisine, which focuses on USDA prime beef, dry aged for up to five weeks. A variety of cuts are available, including their well-known ribeye, or you may choose from lobster, veal, prime rib, lamb and fresh fish. A selection of robust wines accompanies the hearty meals, and you'll also find live jazz and terrace dining. The Montréal Tea Room is an exclusive private dining and conference facility.
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Toqué!

900, Pl Jean-Paul-Riopelle, Montréal, QC H2Z 2B2 514-499-2084

Description: One of the city's most celebrated restaurants, Toqué! is roundly applauded for its wonderful cuisine, spectacular presentation and unpretentious appeal. The contemporary French-Canadian menu capitalizes on fresh local ingredients and masterfully combines herbs and seasonings. Absolutely delectable main courses include roasted duck magret, grilled venison, roasted saddle and leg of rabbit, and pan-seared sea bass. Other options include foie gras, scallops and veal, and there are nightly specials as well.
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Wilensky's Light Lunch

34, rue Fairmount ouest, Montréal, QC H2T2M1 514-271-0247

Description: This Montréal favorite has been serving sandwiches to hungry diners since 1932. The classic sandwich is simple but oh-so-tasty: slices of bologna and salami on a hard-to- categorize bun, with mustard. You can get cheese on that, but otherwise your options are pretty limited. Get a cherry cola or a frappe (egg cream, milkshake) to wash it down. Super fast and cheap, it also happens to be the former hangout of noted author Mordecai Richler.
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