Fodor's Expert Review Garde Manger

$$$$ Old Montreal (Vieux-Montreal) Canadian

Blink and you'll miss it. While the address is written on the building's facade, the restaurant's nondescript exterior and lack of a sign mean you may be searching for a while. Popular options at this atmospheric see-and-be-seen locale, steered by local celebrity chef Chuck Hughes, include bountiful platters of seafood, squash agnolotti with poached lobster and lobster bisque, and hanger steak with pommes Anna and wild cauliflower mushroom. The bar, where flirting is in high gear, is a fun option for dining and hanging out. The kitchen closes at 10 pm, after which the party rages until 3 am. Minors are not permitted on the premises. Although there are a few vegetable-centric appetizers on offer, fish and meat feature prominently on the menu, so vegetarians should probably head elsewhere.

Canadian Dinner $$$$

Quick Facts

408 rue St-François-Xavier
Montréal, Québec  H2Y 2S9, Canada

514-678–5044

gardemanger.ca

Known For:
  • Seafood bar
  • Lively atmosphere
  • Celebrity chef
Restaurant Details:
Rate Includes: Closed Sun.--Tues. No lunch, Reservations essential

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