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Bouillon Bilk is one of Montreal.

1. Bouillon Bilk

9.2
1595, boul. Saint-Laurent (entre De Maisonneuve & Ontario), Montréal, QC
Restaurant · Ville-Marie · 106 tips and reviews

Ben E.Ben Engen: Best meal I've had in quite some time. Not just great quality but creative dishes. Make sure you go here.

Atwater Cocktail Club is one of Montreal.

2. Atwater Cocktail Club

8.8
512 Atwater Ave (Notre-Dame), Montréal, QC
Speakeasy · Le Sud-Ouest · 24 tips and reviews

Ben E.Ben Engen: Probably one of the cooler and true-to-theme speakeasys I've been too around the world. Make going here a priority.

Damas is one of Montreal.

3. Damas

9.1
1201 Van Horne, Outremont, QC
Syrian Restaurant · 63 tips and reviews

Ben E.Ben Engen: Their sterling reputation is well warranted. Excellent food in a cool setting. Quite expensive, though.

A/Maze Escape Game is one of Montreal.

4. A/Maze Escape Game

9.1
3550 Rue Saint-Jacques, Montréal, QC
Escape Room · Le Sud-Ouest · 3 tips and reviews

Ben E.Ben Engen: I've only done one other but I feel like these are really well done and fun. I full intend to go back and try some of the other puzzles.

Le Vin Papillon is one of Montreal.

5. Le Vin Papillon

9.1
2519 Notre-Dame O, Montréal, QC
Wine Bar · Le Sud-Ouest · 44 tips and reviews

Ben E.Ben Engen: Excellent and creative dishes in a packed venue that doesn't take reservations. Well worth checking out.

Hurley's Irish Pub is one of Montreal.

6. Hurley's Irish Pub

7.9
1225 rue Crescent (btwn René-Lévesque O & Sainte-Catherine O), Montréal, QC
Irish Pub · Ville-Marie · 70 tips and reviews

Ben E.Ben Engen: Packed, dimly lit, worn, and with great music. Everything you'd want in an Irish Pub.

Notre-Dame Basilica of Montréal is one of Montreal.

7. Notre-Dame Basilica of Montréal

9.3
(Basilique Notre-Dame de Montréal)
110, rue Notre-Dame Ouest (coin St-Sulpice), Montréal, QC
Church · Vieux-Montréal · 156 tips and reviews

Ben E.Ben Engen: I'd call this the chief tourist attraction of Montreal. We went and saw the Aura light show which was really well done. Well worth the money.

Burgundy Lion is one of Montreal.

8. Burgundy Lion

8.7
2496, rue Notre-Dame Ouest (entre Charlevoix & Vinet), Montréal, QC
Gastropub · Le Sud-Ouest · 167 tips and reviews

Ben E.Ben Engen: Nice setting and over 700 whiskeys to choose from, what more could one want!?

Pub Saint Pierre is one of Montreal.

9. Pub Saint Pierre

7.4
410 Rue Saint-Pierre, Montréal, QC
Pub · Vieux-Montréal · 4 tips and reviews

Ben E.Ben Engen: I'm surprised this place doesn't have better marks. Nice setting, friendly staff, and we had some great apps here too.

Cadet is one of Montreal.

10. Cadet

9.4
1431, boul. Saint-Laurent (entre De Maisonneuve & Ste-Catherine), Montréal, QC
Restaurant · Ville-Marie · 29 tips and reviews

Ben E.Ben Engen: Excellent tapas style small plates in a chic setting. Home of the best steak tartare that I've ever had.

Dominion Square Tavern is one of Montreal.

11. Dominion Square Tavern

1243 rue Metcalfe (entre Ste-Catherine & René-Lévesque), Montréal, QC
Gastropub · Ville-Marie · 155 tips and reviews

Ben E.Ben Engen: Really nice setting, reminds me of Christmas at any time of year for some reason. Good food, good drinks, good location. Worth a visit.

Pizzeria Geppetto is one of Montreal.

12. Pizzeria Geppetto

7.3
2504 rue Notre-Dame Ouest, Montréal, QC
Pizzeria · Le Sud-Ouest · 36 tips and reviews

Ben E.Ben Engen: Really quaint neighborhood Italian joint with solid food.

Burger Bar Crescent is one of Montreal.

13. Burger Bar Crescent

8.5
1465 rue Crescent (coin De Maisonneuve), Montréal, QC
Burger Joint · Ville-Marie · 111 tips and reviews

Ben E.Ben Engen: Not far from each other we have the exact opposite of La Panthere Verte. This is more my speed, extremely good burgers accompanied by good music and a nice setting.

Gibbys is one of Montreal.

14. Gibbys

8.8
298 Place d'Youville, Montréal, QC
Steakhouse · Vieux-Montréal · 56 tips and reviews

Ben E.Ben Engen: Really good meal. But, despite the free pickles, doesn't compete with some of my favorite steakhouses back in The States.

Resto-Café Quoi de N'Oeuf is one of Montreal.

15. Resto-Café Quoi de N'Oeuf

8.2
2745, Notre-Dame Ouest (avenue Atwater), Montréal, QC
Breakfast Spot · Le Sud-Ouest · 37 tips and reviews

Ben E.Ben Engen: I am sad and confused to see that this place doesn't have better marks. I had probably the best skillet of my life here and fully intend on making it one of my breakfast staples.

Bar Le LAB - Quartier des Spectacles is one of Montreal.

16. Bar Le LAB - Quartier des Spectacles

279, rue Sainte-Catherine Est (coin Sanguinet), Montréal, QC
Cocktail Bar · Ville-Marie · 6 tips and reviews

Ben E.Ben Engen: Elaborate cocktails that are as good as one would expect. Limited food offerings but those they do have are also well above average.

La Société Bistro is one of Montreal.

17. La Société Bistro

1415 Rue De La Montagne, Montréal, QC
French Restaurant · Ville-Marie · 25 tips and reviews

Ben E.Ben Engen: Prohibition style French restaurant in the Loews hotel. Great attention to detail on the cocktails and excellent, but limited, food offerings.

L'Express is one of Montreal.

18. L'Express

9.2
3927, rue Saint-Denis (entre Duluth & Roy), Montréal, QC
French Restaurant · Plateau-Mont-Royal · 151 tips and reviews

Ben E.Ben Engen: Really lovely place. Superlative food in a setting that's upscale but still maintains some classic charm. A might bit pricey but not painful by any means.

Time Out Market Montréal is one of Montreal.

19. Time Out Market Montréal

9.1
705 rue Sainte-Catherine O, Montréal, QC
Restaurant · Ville-Marie · 19 tips and reviews

Ben E.Ben Engen: Just like it's counterparts elsewhere with a great collection of food and drink in a neat space. Recommended.

Pub BreWskey is one of Montreal.

20. Pub BreWskey

9.0
380, rue Saint-Paul Est (coin Bonsecours), Montréal, QC
Pub · Vieux-Montréal · 35 tips and reviews

Ben E.Ben Engen: Cool brewery with a few different rooms and vibes, one of which looks right out at the river. Worth stopping in since you'll inevitably be in the area.

Le Mal Nécessaire is one of Montreal.

21. Le Mal Nécessaire

8.8
1106B, boul. Saint-Laurent (coin René-Lévesque), Montréal, QC
Cocktail Bar · Ville-Marie · 56 tips and reviews

Ben E.Ben Engen: I don't really get this tiki bar trend that seems to be taking off everywhere. That being said this was a cool places and their drinks were impressive.

Crew Collective & Cafe is one of Montreal.

22. Crew Collective & Cafe

9.3
360 Saint Jacques, Montréal, QC
Café · Vieux-Montréal · 133 tips and reviews

Ben E.Ben Engen: I'm a little mixed on this space. On the one hand the big, open, former bank is gorgeous. On the other hand, it's such a massive space that it can feel a little cold.

La Panthère Verte is one of Montreal.

23. La Panthère Verte

2153 MacKay St (de Maisonneuve Blvd West), Montréal, QC
Vegan and Vegetarian Restaurant · Ville-Marie · 69 tips and reviews

Ben E.Ben Engen: I don't normally go in for the whole vegan thing, but I really enjoyed my lunch at this place. I'll be back.

Firegrill is one of Montreal.

24. Firegrill

7.4
1490 rue Stanley (coin de Maisonneuve), Montréal, QC
Steakhouse · Ville-Marie · 28 tips and reviews

Ben E.Ben Engen: Stopped in for some prime rib. Good mid-pack offering on that front, not the best I've had but not the worst. Place overall is nice but too brightly lit for my tastes.

Nespresso Boutique-Bar is one of Montreal.

25. Nespresso Boutique-Bar

8.2
2045 rue Crescent (entre De Maisonneuve & Sherbrooke), Montréal, QC
Coffee Shop · Ville-Marie · 34 tips and reviews

Ben E.Ben Engen: Nespresso is kind of a weird cult. ...and I'm afraid it's taking me.

Grande Roue de Montréal is one of Montreal.

26. Grande Roue de Montréal

8.9
Rue du Quai de l‘Horloge (Rue de la Commune Est), Montréal, QC
Attraction · Vieux-Montréal · 21 tips and reviews

Ben E.Ben Engen: I don't know that I'd wait in a line for it, but we walked right up and got on. It does provide a nice view of the area and is good for snapping some photos.

Starbucks is one of Montreal.

27. Starbucks

7.2
2440-2444 Notre-Dame Ouest (coin Vinet), Montréal, QC
Coffee Shop · Le Sud-Ouest · 28 tips and reviews

Ben E.Ben Engen: Starbucks is starbucks the world round. This one is spacious and has ample seating.

Saint-Henri micro-torréfacteur is one of Montreal.

28. Saint-Henri micro-torréfacteur

9.2
3632 rue Notre-Dame Ouest (coin Bourget), Montréal, QC
Coffee Shop · Le Sud-Ouest · 37 tips and reviews

Ben E.Ben Engen: Cute neighborhood coffee shop. I was underwhelmed by my coffee and croissant but it's got a nice vibe.

Andie's Barbershop is one of Montreal.

29. Andie's Barbershop

6.5
1245, rue Metcalfe (Rue Sainte-Catherine Est), Montréal, QC
Hair Salon · Ville-Marie · 6 tips and reviews

Ben E.Ben Engen: Just come in and take a number, they move fast, good value for a quick cut.

The Force Academy - DodgeBow is one of Montreal.

30. The Force Academy - DodgeBow

Recreation Center · Le Sud-Ouest · 1 tip
Cineplex Cinemas is one of Montreal.

31. Cineplex Cinemas

8.3
2313 Sainte-Catherine St. West (Coin Atwater), Montréal, QC
Movie Theater · Ville-Marie · 62 tips and reviews