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Diners' Choice: Lively restaurants in Montreal

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Updated 05 January 2025

Looking for restaurants that have the most vibrant bar scenes in Montreal? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyses nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favourite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you book, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!


A photo of Modavie restaurant
4.7
4.7 (7281)
CAN$31 to CAN$50
French
Old Montreal
About the restaurant
Since 1997, Modavie Bistro invites you to taste a varied menu inspired by French classics. Spawning two floors with vintage ambiance in the heart of Old Montreal, you can hear live bands play every night as well as during weekend brunch.
Top review
Aaron
Dined 6 days ago
Amazing! Service, food, atmosphere all top notch. Highly recommend
A photo of Terrasse Place D'Armes restaurant
4.7
4.7 (620)
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Canadian
Old Montreal
About the restaurant
**CLOSED FOR THE SEASON, SEE YOU IN 2025** Located on the eighth floor of Hôtel Place d'Armes, Terrasse Place d'Armes offers you a European-style break at the top of Old Montreal. Offering cocktails, fine wines and summer food, the rooftop is famous for its golden hour views.
Top review
Lisa
Dined on 27 Sept 2024
Our server was wonderful. Very personal. Provided good recommendations and knew the menu.
A photo of Moretti William restaurant
4.6
4.6 (65)
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Italian
Downtown
About the restaurant
Think fresh, Think surprising, Think Italian ! Welcome to Moretti William
Top review
Yves
Dined on 28 Nov 2024
We were 6 people for a business happy hour/dinner. Eveyrone has truly enjoyed the vibe, the service and more importantly the excellent food. A place we all want to go back to!
A photo of Kwizinn - Vieux Port restaurant
4.5
4.5 (110)
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Caribbean
Old Montreal
About the restaurant
Montreal's unique modern Caribbean fusion restaurant with a carefully curated selection of all-natural wines and unique exotic cocktails, each crafted to perfection. While visiting us, you can immerse yourself in the sophisticated ambiance of Jazz Night on Thursdays from 6 to 9 p.m., enjoy the dynamic beats of local DJs every Friday and Saturday, and savour the culinary delights of our Sunday brunch from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., followed by the vibrant energy of Cuban Night from 6 to 9 p.m. on Sundays.

Top review
Christopher
Dined 2 days ago
Really nice restaurant. Service was with one server. They had just re-opened after the holidays. I think next visit would be better
A photo of Mauvais Garcons restaurant
4.4
4.4 (787)
CAN$30 and under
Tapas / Small Plates
Griffintown/St-Henri
About the restaurant
Local produce, fresh and seasonal ingredients making for a comforting and casual eatery - serving specialty cocktails and delicious wines!
Top review
Melissa
Dined on 3 Jan 2025
Amazing dishes and the best elevated fries in town! Good atmosphere and decor and welcoming staff.
A photo of The Palm Court at the Ritz-Carlton – The Lounge Experience restaurant
4.3
4.3 (61)
CAN$31 to CAN$50
French
Downtown
About the restaurant
The first of its kind in Canada, the Palm Court featuring the Dom Pérignon Bar brings the luxury cocktail and dining experience to the hotel’s beautiful Palm Court in a more casual atmosphere. Beneath chandeliers, guests can sip Champagne, available by the glass and bottle, signature cocktails and international wines while enjoying a full exquisite dining menu.

An exquisite meal in a fairytale setting awaits you at the Palm Court. Dishes, created by Chef Romain Valicon, are steeped in French culinary with a Montreal twist and with a strong focus on bistro cuisine. Indulge in our always exquisite catch-of-the-day fish, try our Signature burger or taste the famous Tomato Tart with onion confit, horseradish mustard, capers and Comté cheese.

Top review
Inna
Dined 5 days ago
A cozy place with the delicious food. Good service.
A photo of Stanley restaurant
4.3
4.3 (121)
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Global, International
Downtown
About the restaurant
Là où chaque instant devient une expérience à partager. Idéalement situé en plein cœur du centre-ville de Montréal, dans le hall entièrement rénové du Centre Sheraton Montréal et à seulement quelques pas du Centre Bell, Stanley vous accueille dans un espace vibrant qui célèbre le partage des expériences. Offrant une atmosphère chaleureuse et invitante, Stanley propose des plats inspirés de la cuisine locale et basés sur le concept d'utilité, facilitant les nouvelles connexions. Stanley est la pierre angulaire, le point de connexion, le lieu de rassemblement des gens.
Top review
Bruce
Dined on 27 Dec 2024
Excellent service and food. Great value for money.
A photo of The Rec Room - Royalmount restaurant
4.3
4.3 (22)
CAN$30 and under
Contemporary Canadian
Ville St-Laurent/Mont-Royal
About the restaurant
The Rec Room redefines the meaning of fun with exciting arcade games, attractions, mouth-watering eats and live entertainment all packed under one roof. We’re Canada’s premier “eats & entertainment” hot spot!

For reservations of parties of 13 guests or more, please call the venue directly. We kindly request our guests refrain from making multiple reservations for a single large party. While we will do our best to accommodate large groups, we cannot guarantee multiple reservations will be seated together.

Top review
PaulVIP
Dined on 9 Jan 2025
Fun Arcade with a lot to do… we were given a paper bag of popcorn from the cineplex upstairs to open our appetites…who doesn’t like cinema popcorn… Food was good but $11 for a $2 pretzel that seemed microwaved is high, 12 jumbo wing @ $24 when they are just regular size wings also pricy. They didn’t even come with fries or crudité.The topper was the extra avocado $6 on my burger when it was pre made guacamole not slices of avocado as I asked for… I think i understand why the room is so quiet !
A photo of Mignon Steak - Old Montreal restaurant
4.2
4.2 (123)
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Steakhouse
Old Montreal
About the restaurant
Small and intimate steak-frites restaurant. Open 7 days a week. Good wine list & classic Martinis. Daily specials on appetizers & desserts. Chef Pat Marion

Be sure to check out our exclusive dining & cocktails experience at Negroni Room from Thursday to Sunday.

Top review
Camille
Dined on 11 Jan 2025
Ordered their oyster deal at 0,99$ each with a Steak, amazing fresh taste, highly recommend
A photo of La Belle et La Boeuf – Avenue des Canadiens restaurant
3.6
3.6 (22)
CAN$30 and under
Burgers
Downtown
About the restaurant
Coming Soon!
Top review
Jeremie
Dined on 15 Jun 2024
The food was amazing, the staff very helpful and friendly! The decor and ambiance are on point too. Our only downsides was that the music was less to our taste than what they play at the Sainte Catherine La Belle et la Boeuf, a bit too repetitive.
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