Best Historic Restaurants in Downtown

14 restaurants available nearby

1. Bar George

4.6

Exceptional(2658)

Price: Expensive

• British • Downtown

Booked 95 times today

The old is celebrated in new ways at Bar George, a modern-day rendezvous set in the grand heritage home once belonging to Sir George Stephen. Honouring the former resident’s roots, our chefs cook up contemporary takes on classic U.K. fare, spiked with Québécois quirks, while our bar pours time-tested drinks.

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2. Henri Brasserie Française

4.4

Awesome(1764)

Price: Expensive

• French • Downtown

Booked 54 times today

Henri Brasserie Française is a grand restaurant, the likes of which only appear once in a decade. Set in the landmark Birks Building located in the heart of downtown Montreal and connected to the new Hotel Birks Montreal 5-star Hotel, Henri presents a cuisine of today, inspired by the timeless traditions of the grand French brasseries. Our gourmet and comforting dishes created by our chef showcase the finest Canadian and Quebec seasonal products from coast to coast. You will be charmed by the enchanting atmosphere of this spacious and bright Montreal dining room with its 19th century French décor and by its spectacular terrace. The men and women who enliven our dining room and our kitchen combine decades of experience gained in some of the best restaurants in the world.

3. Maggie Oakes

4.5

Awesome(2445)

Price: Moderate

• Steakhouse • Old Montreal

Booked 39 times today

GRILL. WINES. COCKTAILS.--Inspired by Montreal’s vibrant culinary scene and American bistros and steakhouses, Maggie Oakes is a vegetable-forward market grill, overlooking historic Place Jacques-Cartier in Old Montreal. The menu offers a perfect blend of seasonal vegetables and quality meat with a commitment to local farmers and purveyors.Maggie Oakes also offers a selection of beautiful AAA Canadian beef cuts dry-aged in-house for a minimum of 35 days. Bone-in striploin, T-bones, Porterhouse and Tomahawk steaks are always available, and most importantly perfectly aged in-house. Come discover some of the best dry-aged beef in Old Montreal!

4. Brasserie 701

4.4

Awesome(3259)

Price: Moderate

• French • Old Montreal

Booked 46 times today

Located in Old Montreal, Brasserie 701 is inspired by the great Parisian brasseries, offering French classics in a chic setting with neoclassical architecture. Come taste our brunch, lunch and dinner or simply for happy hour!

5. Garde Manger

4.8

Exceptional(2716)

Price: Very Expensive

• Canadian • Old Montreal

Booked 18 times today

Iron Chef winner Chuck Hughes and Chef Chris Merrick collaborate to offer a mind bending experience at this Old Montreal landmark. Over the top tasting menus in a supremely unique historic building, complimented by outstanding service, an unparalleled atmosphere and deep, notable wine selections.*Please note that we have a full bar permit, which in Quebec means NO CHILDREN UNDER THE AGE OF 18 ALLOWED.

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6. The Palm Court at the Ritz-Carlton – The Afternoon Tea Experience

4.7

Exceptional(843)

Price: Very Expensive

• Afternoon Tea • Downtown

Booked 26 times today

The Afternoon Tea is the oldest on-going tradition of the Ritz-Carlton Montreal. The first service took place in 1913 and has once again become a fashionable pastime for a new generation of social tea lovers.the experience is available every day between 11:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m.(vegeterian, vegan and gluten free available)Reservation at least 48 hours in advance. Please mention Kosher Afternoon Tea as a special request when doing your reservation. Please note that our certified Kosher Kitchen is open from Monday to Thursday.

7. Bazart

4.3

Awesome(255)

Price: Very Expensive

• Mediterranean • Griffintown/St-Henri

At the heart of the historic New City Gas site, chefs, artisans, and artists have come together to create Bazart, a unique gastronomic destination in Montreal, offering a premium culinary experience.Specializing in mezze, charcoal-grilled dishes, artisanal cocktails, and private-import wines, our menu features flavorful dishes crafted with exceptionally fresh, locally sourced ingredients.The ambiance at Bazart is an invitation to travel, an escape into an urban oasis located in the heart of the Griffintown district, where every detail is meticulously chosen to transport you to an atmosphere inspired by the beaches of Mykonos, Tulum, and Ibiza.Let yourself be seduced by a cuisine bursting with authentic Mediterranean flavors, where culinary art meets the art of living.*Valet service available.

8. Porto Mar

4.6

Exceptional(211)

Price: Expensive

• Portuguese • Old Montreal

Booked 8 times today

Beautiful historic building located in Old Montreal. An ideal spot for romantic dinners, business meetings, casual encounters, birthdays and other special events.Our menu offers a variety of traditional Portuguese dishes including fresh fish, seafood and a choice of grilled specialties. Our extensive wine list has many imported wines at affordable prices.

9. Joe Beef

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4.8

Exceptional(654)

Price: Very Expensive

• French • Griffintown/St-Henri

Booked 28 times today

Old Montreal restaurant classics in the heart of Little Burgundy. An homage to Charles "Joe-Beef" McKiernan, 19th century innkeeper and Montreal working class hero. A drunken crawl away from the Historic Atwater market. Steaks and seafood.

10. L'Orignal

4.7

Exceptional(1432)

Price: Very Expensive

• French / Canadian • Old Montreal

Booked 12 times today

Restaurant L’Orignal is tucked a few steps below street level in a historic building on a sleepy side street in Old Montreal. We’ve been serving elegant comfort food and inventive dishes inspired by Quebec’s vast terroir since 2008. Our menu changes often in order to elevate seasonal ingredients. We choose our suppliers in consideration of the quality of their products as well as the sustainability of their practices. But a restaurant is more than outstanding food, wine and cocktails. When you visit us, you can also expect…

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Olivier
Montreal / Quebec •4 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Great service from Eve! Amazing food! Thank you very much!
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Henri Brasserie FrançaisePrice: Expensive• French• Downtown
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4.4
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Jeffvip
Chicago / Illinois •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
One of the best meals i have had in recent memory. We had the 4 course meal where the chef chooses for us. Everything was amazing.
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Garde MangerPrice: Very Expensive• Canadian• Old Montreal
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4.8
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Claudia
New York City •8 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
We had a truly lovely lunch at Bar George. The food and our service (from hostess to pastry chef and everything in between) was fabulous. We will absolutely be back. Thank you for a wonderful experience.
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Bar GeorgePrice: Expensive• British• Downtown
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4.6
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Mazen
Toronto / Ontario •3 reviews
5.0
Dined on Nov 19, 2024
The experience was great in general. The only comment is that the burger was a bit undercooked
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Brasserie 701Price: Moderate• French• Old Montreal
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4.4
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Karl
Kent •3 reviews
5.0
Dined on Nov 18, 2024
Amazing flavor in meat and everything else. So well considered and the soup part of the French onion soup had a great depth of flavor. The steak was well seasoned the pepper sauce was gorgeous and the mash potato’s were so tasty, even the veg was not overcooked all in a superior meal. Great wine list. Sad the place was not packed it should be every night.
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Maggie OakesPrice: Moderate• Steakhouse• Old Montreal
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4.5

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14 restaurants available nearby

1. Bar George

2. Henri Brasserie Française

3. Maggie Oakes

4. Brasserie 701

5. Garde Manger

6. The Palm Court at the Ritz-Carlton – The Afternoon Tea Experience

7. Bazart

8. Porto Mar

9. Joe Beef

10. L'Orignal

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