Best Contemporary Restaurants in Montreal (Mar 2026)
19 curated restaurants with up-to-date reviews, signature dishes & insider tips
Last updated March 16, 2026
BAR ST-DENIS
Montreal
What to order Razor Clams, Duck Magret, Veal Tartare
BOUILLON BILK
Montreal
What to order Five Course Tasting Menu, Scallops, Eggplant Main
Cabaret L'enfer
Montreal
What to order Branzino en Croute, Otoro, Angolotti
Candide
Montreal
What to order Asparagus Starter, Endives, Roast Pork with Radicchio
Casavant
Montreal
What to order Scallops, Hanger Steak, Fish of the Day
Foxy
Montreal
What to order Scallop Crudo, Maitake Mushrooms, Feta and Pita
Hoogan et Beaufort
Montreal
What to order Ris de Veau, Tasting Menu, Pasta Dishes
Île Flottante
Montreal
What to order Pre-Dessert Sorbet, Halibut with Seasonal Beets, Asparagus Egg Dish
Lawrence
Montreal
What to order Tasting Menu, Corn Chowder, Lamb
Le Mousso
Montreal
What to order Arctic Char in Buttermilk Sauce, Lobster with Magical Green Sauce, Wagyu Beef with Caviar
Le St-Urbain
Montreal
What to order Oysters, Mushroom Ravioli, Scallops
Le Vin Papillon
Montreal
What to order Smoked Meat Shepherd's Pie, Razor Clams, Radicchio Blue Cheese Salad
Liverpool House
Montreal
What to order Lobster Spaghetti, Beef Tartare, Steak Frites
Mémo
Montreal
What to order 6-Course Tasting Menu, Smoked Duck, Ceviche
Montréal Plaza
Montreal
What to order Tasting Menu, Corn Mousse, Halibut Tempura
O-Thym
Montreal
What to order Oysters, Lamb-Burger Steak, Duck
Restaurant Panacée
Montreal
What to order Beef with Endive and Wine Sauce, Scallops, Olive Oil Gelato
Salle Climatisée
Saint-Laurent
What to order Beef Tartare, Halibut, Sticky Pudding
Tuck Shop
Montreal
What to order Steak, Fried Mushrooms, East Coast Oysters
Top Best Contemporary in Montreal
| # | Restaurant | Awards | Google Rating | What to Order | Address |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Montréal PlazaContemporary | |
4.6 ★1,271 reviews | Tasting Menu, Corn Mousse | 6230 Rue St-Hubert, Montréal, QC H2S 2M2 |
| 2 | Liverpool HouseContemporary | |
4.5 ★1,479 reviews | Lobster Spaghetti, Beef Tartare | 2501 R. Notre Dame O, Montréal, QC H3J 1N6 |
| 3 | CasavantContemporary | |
4.8 ★487 reviews | Scallops, Hanger Steak | 350 R. de Castelnau E, Montréal, QC H2R 1P9 |
| 4 | Tuck ShopContemporary | |
4.6 ★920 reviews | Steak, Fried Mushrooms | 4662 R. Notre Dame O, Montréal, QC H4C 1S6 |
| 5 | FoxyContemporary | |
4.6 ★900 reviews | Scallop Crudo, Maitake Mushrooms | 1638 R. Notre Dame O, Montréal, QC H3J 1M1 |
| 6 | Salle ClimatiséeContemporary | |
4.7 ★367 reviews | Beef Tartare, Halibut | 6448 Boul. Saint-Laurent, Montréal, QC H2S 3C4 |
| 7 | Cabaret L'enferContemporary | |
4.4 ★405 reviews | Branzino en Croute, Otoro | 4094 R. Saint-Denis, Montréal, QC H2W 2M5 |
| 8 | BAR ST-DENISContemporary | |
4.4 ★ | Razor Clams, Duck Magret | 6966 R. Saint-Denis, Montréal, QC H2S 2S4 |
| 9 | BOUILLON BILKContemporary | |
4.7 ★2,738 reviews | Five Course Tasting Menu, Scallops | 22 Rue Sainte-Catherine E, Montréal, QC H2X 2W5 |
| 10 | O-ThymContemporary | |
4.6 ★1,854 reviews | Oysters, Lamb-Burger Steak | 1257 R. Atateken, Montréal, QC H2L 3K9 |
| 11 | Hoogan et BeaufortContemporary | |
4.6 ★1,257 reviews | Ris de Veau, Tasting Menu | 4095 Rue Molson, Montréal, QC H1Y 3L1 |
| 12 | Le Vin PapillonContemporary | |
4.6 ★1,117 reviews | Smoked Meat Shepherd's Pie, Razor Clams | 2519 R. Notre Dame O, Montréal, QC H3J 1N4 |
| 13 | Île FlottanteContemporary | |
4.6 ★893 reviews | Pre-Dessert Sorbet, Halibut with Seasonal Beets | 176 Saint Viateur West Street, QC 2L3, Saint Viateur St. West, Montreal, QC H2T 2L3 |
| 14 | CandideContemporary | |
4.7 ★737 reviews | Asparagus Starter, Endives | 551 Rue Saint-Martin, Montréal, QC H3J 1V3 |
| 15 | Le MoussoContemporary | |
4.7 ★710 reviews | Arctic Char in Buttermilk Sauce, Lobster with Magical Green Sauce | 1025 Rue Ontario E, Montréal, QC H2L 3L8 |
| 16 | LawrenceContemporary | |
4.5 ★893 reviews | Tasting Menu, Corn Chowder | 9 Av. Fairmount E, Montréal, QC H2T 1C7 |
| 17 | Le St-UrbainContemporary | |
4.6 ★505 reviews | Oysters, Mushroom Ravioli | 96 Rue Fleury O, Montréal, QC H3L 1T2 |
| 18 | Restaurant PanacéeContemporary | |
4.9 ★156 reviews | Beef with Endive and Wine Sauce, Scallops | 1701 R. Atateken, Montréal, QC H2L 3L4 |
| 19 | MémoContemporary | |
4.8 ★145 reviews | 6-Course Tasting Menu, Smoked Duck | 644 R. Notre Dame O, Montréal, QC H3C 1J2 |
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