The Best Bistros & Wine Bars In Montreal - Montreal - The Infatuation

"Ask any Montrealer if they’ve been to Leméac and the answer is always a nostalgic “oui”—its long bar and all-season terrasse have been hosting family dinners, first dates, and colleague get-togethers for almost 25 years. Service is smooth, there’s a classic French/Québecois menu, celebratory brunches on the weekend, and a wine list that includes classic French appellations and local wineries. Tartares, crab cakes, and three different cuts of perfectly cooked steak are on the menu, along with their famous pain perdu: french toast with dulce de leche and maple. The dessert wine pairings—ice wines, sauternes, and portos—are a perfect way to end the meal." - ivy lerner frank