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La BanquisevsRestaurant Lemeac
La Banquise and Restaurant Lemeac are both endorsed by those who travel for a living. Overall, Restaurant Lemeac ranks significantly higher than La Banquise. Restaurant Lemeac scores 86 with praise from 8 reviews including National Geographic, Rough Guide and Fodor's.
La Banquise
Fodor's
Travel + Leisure
Michelin Guide
Condé Nast Traveler
Frommer's
994 Rue Rachel E, Montreal, Quebec H2J 2J3, Canada
From $4/night
Fodor's "Québec is known for poutine—french fries topped with cheese curds and gravy—and La Banquise is the place for an authentic poutine experience." Full review
Travel + Leisure "The Poutine (fries with gravy and cheese) come in 25 varieties starting at $4.00." Full review
Michelin Guide "This is the Temple of Poutine, and after a night on the town, no matter what the hour, after noshing on any one of their famous versions, you will understand what poutine is all about."
Condé Nast Traveler "This classic 24/7 diner in the Plateau has 30 different types of poutine, including a classic variety that all first-timers should start with." Full review
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Poutine is comfort food to enjoy alone or with friends or family—especially when you've got 30 varieties to choose from.
Frommer's "La Banquise is incredibly kid-friendly...in addition to poutine, breakfast items, salads, burgers, hot dogs, pogos and cold beer round out the menu. " Full review
Restaurant Lemeac
Concierge Fodor's Frommer's Travel + Leisure
BlackBook
Rough Guide
National Geographic Condé Nast Traveler Frommer's
1045 rue Laurier Ouest Outremont, Montreal, Quebec H2V 2L1, Canada
From $25/night
Concierge "One of the city's best bistros."
Fodor's "On a popular street corner in Outremont, this French bistro creates good karma by heating its outdoor terrace for eight months of the year." Full review
Frommer's "On a recent Saturday night, there was a jovial din among the well-heeled crowd at this bustling, sprightly restaurant on the far western end of the avenue-Laurier scene." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Efficient staff, white tablecloths, a long brass bar, an extensive wine list, and a traditional menu that ranges from steak frites to a fresh salmon tartare." Full review
BlackBook "How will you ever choose between the escargot portobella ragout or goat cheese, apple and walnut salad? And that’s just the first course."
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How will you ever choose between the escargot portobella ragout or goat cheese, apple and walnut salad?
Rough Guide Star
"Of Montréal’s plentiful top-notch French restaurants, Leméac is one of the finest – as much for the classic food as for the classic ambience."
National Geographic "Really well-made classic French food; open late; satisfies midnight cravings for rillettes (preserved meat) and chèvre chaud (goat-cheese salad)." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "An elegant bistro that serves French fare from lunch until late night." Full review
Frommer's "For dinner or weekend brunch, this classic bistro is competent, elegant, yet refreshingly at ease" Full review
