For over 20 years, Maestro SVP has been one of Montreal’s premiere seafood restaurants and oyster bars. With a roster of over 50 different kinds of oysters from all over North America, Maestro SVP’s oyster board often outlines what’s available for the day ranging from Kumamato oysters from the west coast, to BeauSoleil oysters from New Brunswick. Maestrop SVP features nightly specials such as a $18 a dozen ‘happy hour’ oyster special as well as an all you can eat mussels special on Wednesdays – this place is certainly a destination for seafood lovers.

There isn’t talking about Saint-Laurent Boulevard without mentioning Schwartz’s Hebrew Delicatessen – one of the city’s most celebrated restaurants that is world renown that is also regarded as a Montreal institution. It’s common to see a lineup on weekends that include both locals and tourists that clamber to get their smoked meat sandwich fix. A formula and recipe that hasn’t changed in over 80 years, Schwartz’s is one of the places that if you don’t visit while you’re in town, then you didn’t really visit Montreal.

Jano is a popular ‘grillade’ restaurant amongst the Portuguese community. Known for their authentic Portuguese barbecue, Jano offers up their famous chicken as well as seafood cooked on a wood-fire grill. Their old-world charm starts with the cozy casual atmosphere of exposed brick walls and rickety wooden chairs that ultimately parallels their rustic cookery. A meal at Jano isn’t complete without a pineapple Sumol or an extra spoonful of their signature piri piri spicy sauce.

Club Espagnol du Quebec is one of the city’s hidden gems. A classic Spanish restaurant that serves traditional tapas, this restaurant’s allure is encompassed in the experience of sharing a great meal in the company of friends and family. Small plates of deliciously prepared seafood such as garlic shrimp in white wine sauce, fried squid or even Spanish chorizo and Serano ham; a visit to the Club Espagnol is always delicious.

Big in Japan is one of the most happening spots on The Main for the late night crowd. Whether it’s for drinks or for food, this place has you covered – they’re opened until 3AM daily. The funky and whimsical atmosphere is favourited by local chefs who chose Big in Japan as the go-to-place to end their evenings with a round of Sapporo (on tap) and creative Japanese izakaya inspired dishes like their katsudon sandwich or homemade ramen.