Diners' Choice: Lively restaurants in Montreal

OpenTable

Updated January 05, 2025

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

Modavie

4.7

4.7 (7273)

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 1 day ago

Amazing! Service, food, atmosphere all top notch. Highly recommend

Terrasse Place D'Armes

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.

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Lisa

Dined on Sep 27, 2024

Our server was wonderful. Very personal. Provided good recommendations and knew the menu.

Moretti William

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

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Yves

Dined on Nov 28, 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!

Mauvais Garcons

4.5

4.5 (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!

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Melissa

Dined on Jan 3, 2025

Amazing dishes and the best elevated fries in town! Good atmosphere and decor and welcoming staff.

Kwizinn - Vieux Port

4.5

4.5 (108)

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.

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Fabrice

Dined on Dec 22, 2024

Food, ambiance and service was awesome. Was our first time going for my wife birthday and we really appreciated everything, from starters to main course. 5 star for us!!!!

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Experience

Bottomless Mimosas in Montreal's Old Port

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Cuban Night In Montreal Every Sunday

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3-Course Valentine's Day Meal in the Old Port

Stanley

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.

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Bruce

Dined on Dec 27, 2024

Excellent service and food. Great value for money.

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Experience

Du Bureau au Bar I Jeudis Live DJ

Experience

Brunch Stanley

Mignon Steak - Old Montreal

4.3

4.3 (120)

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 4 days ago

Ordered their oyster deal at 0,99$ each with a Steak, amazing fresh taste, highly recommend

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The Rec Room - Royalmount

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.

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Paul

Dined 6 days ago

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 !

The Palm Court at the Ritz-Carlton – The Lounge Experience

4.2

4.2 (60)

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

Emma

Dined on Dec 21, 2024

I really enjoyed the ambiance and the Christmas decorations.

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Experience

Dégustation de Caviar et Dom Pérignon

La Belle et La Boeuf – Avenue des Canadiens

3.5

3.5 (21)

CAN$30 and under

Burgers

Downtown

About the restaurant

Coming Soon!

Top review

Jeremie

Dined on Jun 15, 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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