{"id":49723,"date":"2017-02-16T09:20:43","date_gmt":"2017-02-16T15:20:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/?p=49723"},"modified":"2017-09-28T10:13:36","modified_gmt":"2017-09-28T15:13:36","slug":"7-montreal-restaurants-every-foodie-must-visit","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/2017\/02\/7-montreal-restaurants-every-foodie-must-visit\/","title":{"rendered":"7 Montreal restaurants every foodie must visit"},"content":{"rendered":"

Montreal is a delectably diverse and innovative foodie city. In fact, <\/span>Town and Country<\/span><\/i> magazine recently named Montreal<\/a> the food capital of North America, surpassing the likes of New York<\/a> and San Francisco<\/a>\u2014something many Montrealers will tell you is long overdue.<\/span><\/p>\n

RELATED<\/strong>: Canada’s coolest towns in every province and territory<\/a><\/p>\n

Adventurous taste buds are welcomed here. Old-world cuisine (especially in French flavors) fuse together with new and innovative preparations with items that aren\u2019t standard on menus south of the Canadian border. Think partridge, duck and pheasant. <\/span><\/p>\n

Just as Montreal<\/a> emerges onto these foodie \u201cmust\u201d lists, however, it retains a healthy balance of catering to <\/span>all<\/span><\/i> taste buds. The city is more than just a specific dish or cuisine, and it\u2019s a culinary adventure that can be as fancy or budget conscious as you wish. Here are a few highlights:<\/span><\/p>\n

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Lobster Poutine at Le Garde-Manger | Photo courtesy of @mtllovin<\/p><\/div>\n

Le Garde-Manger
\n<\/span><\/a>You cannot visit Montreal without trying Canada\u2019s national dish, poutine: french fries (or \u201cchips\u201d) smothered in a combination of gravy and cheese curds. While many Montreal restaurants battle for the title of \u201cbest poutine,\u201d and some even go so far as to offer a dozen varieties on a single menu, one of the coolest twists on this classic comfort food is the lobster poutine at Le Garde-Manger. As you can guess, it’s a mouthwatering mound of freshly made fries topped with large, succulent chunks of Canadian lobster. The dish won Chef Chuck Hughes the <\/span>Iron Chef America<\/span><\/i> title, beating out legendary chef Bobby Flay.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Photo courtesy of Onoir<\/p><\/div>\n

Onoir
\n<\/span><\/a>This is an adventure, both in taste buds and ambience. Here, you dine in complete darkness. Seriously, you won\u2019t be able to see your hand in front of your face once you are led to your table by one of the servers, all of whom are legally blind. Since sight is completely removed, the focus on the food\u2014smell, texture and taste\u2014is heightened. Onoir\u2019s menu offers interesting options\u00a0such as the duck confit with a blueberry and shallot marmalade or the haddock filet and salmon mousse with wasabi cream, but we recommend the most exciting twist of all: choosing the \u201cSurprise\u201d menu and attempting to guess what you are eating during each course. Don\u2019t worry, the staff will eventually tell you.<\/span><\/p>\n

Duck in a can at Au Pied de Cochon | Photo courtesy of @apurvdx<\/p><\/div>\n

Au Pied de Cochon
\n<\/span><\/a>Montreal certainly doesn\u2019t lack in amazing French cuisine. After all, the city has been called the \u201cParis of North America.\u201d Among the most popular places to experience the buttery richness of French cuisine is a boisterous French bistro called Au Pied de Cochon. It\u2019s a legendary \u201dmust\u201d for locals and visitors alike. Show up with an empty stomach to feast on foie gras, French onion soup and its signature dish, \u201cduck in a can.\u201d (Which you can also get to-go.) Request a seat at the bar for a front-row seat to the culinary ballet of chefs whipping up dish after mouthwatering dish.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Picnic meal from Dinette Triple Crown | Photo courtesy of the @thecausewaykid<\/p><\/div>\n

Dinette Triple Crown
\n<\/span><\/a>Bet you didn\u2019t expect to find Southern comfort food \u2026 in Canada. This cozy diner in the Mile X neighborhood, which is owned by expats from Kentucky, is hipness personified. While you can dine in, Triple Crown specializes in take-out picnic baskets packed with yummy faves such as flaky fried chicken, smoky pulled pork, black-eyed peas, sweet potato and buttermilk biscuits. (Plates, utensils and napkins are also included.) Take your meal to nearby Martel Park for a laid-back picnic feast, and don\u2019t forget to request a slice of Derby pie (chocolate, walnut and bourbon).<\/span><\/p>\n

St-Viateur Bagel | Photo courtesy of @philatron<\/p><\/div>\n

St-Viateur Bagel
\n<\/span><\/a>Montreal is home to bagels that rival those found in New York City. (Yes, we said it.) Head to St-Viateur Bagel (open 24 hours) for melt-in-your-mouth sesame bagels that have been made the same way since 1957. They are hand-rolled, boiled in honey water and cooked in a wood-fired oven. The process produces a chewy, sweet bundle of goodness unlike anything you\u2019ll find elsewhere. That is\u2014unless you head down the street to <\/span>Fairmount Bagel<\/span><\/a>, another 24-hour bagel institution in the Mile End district. This friendly \u201cbagel war\u201d makes both destinations worthy stops so that you can decide for yourself which is truly \u201cthe best.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

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Photo courtesy of Schwartz’s Deli<\/p><\/div>\n

Schwartz’s Deli
\n<\/span><\/a>Arrive early and wait in line\u2014trust us, it\u2019s worth it. This deli serves up hearty smoked meat sandwiches without any pretense, just on white bread with mustard. But boy-oh-boy, that <\/em><\/span>meat<\/span><\/i>. It\u2019s the same recipe used since it opened in 1928: a secret blend of spices and herbs that are marinated into the meat for tens days. Delish.<\/span><\/p>\n

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