Best Restaurants for Special Occasions in Côte-des-Neiges/NDG

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1. Rib N Reef Steakhouse

4.7

Exceptional(1206)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Steakhouse • Côte-des-Neiges/NDG

Booked 14 times today

RibNReef is Montreal’s Premier fine dining Steakhouse specializing in Dry-Aged USDA Prime Beef and Fresh Fish and Seafood. Ranked as one of the world’s best steakhouses in the world due to it’s notable excellent service, outstanding cuisine, table side service, warm decor, award winning Wine Cellar and an the incomparable Cigar Lounge with a state of the art ventilation system.Be sure to try any of our signature dishes -like our famous caesar salad prepared table side from scratch, our succulent Roast Beef, or 18 ounce 30 day aged P.K’s Cut Rib Steak. Why not add a little theatre to your evening with a flambéed crepe suzette prepared at your table by our experienced waiters.The RibNReef provides on site parking with valet service.The RibNReef is the ultimate destination for celebrating personal or corporate occasions.Dress code : Smart casualTank tops, baseball caps, flip-flops, athletic attire and excessively revealing clothing is not permitted.

2. Joe Beef

4.8

Exceptional(900)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• French • Griffintown/St-Henri

Booked 63 times today

Old Montreal restaurant classics in the heart of Little Burgundy. An homage to Charles "Joe-Beef" McKiernan, 19th century innkeeper and Montreal working class hero. A drunken crawl away from the Historic Atwater market. Steaks and seafood.

3. Damas

4.8

Exceptional(4875)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Syrian • Mile End

Booked 96 times today

Damas, an upscale Syrian restaurant located on Van Horne Avenue is worth trying out. You will be charmed by the Oriental decor and most impressed by their refined and rich cuisine. This modern but authentic gastronomy will make your mouth water with all their specialties starting from the fattouche, the appetizing mouth-melting lamb leg to the cherry kebab. The blend of aromas and the tasting of the delicious preparations will make the experience worthwhile

4. Sabayon

5.0

Exceptional(13)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Market Cuisine • Pointe Saint-Charles

Open since August 2023, Sabayon is the project of Marie-Josée Beaudoin and Patrice Demers. A 14-seat micro restaurant located in Pointe St-Charles. In the evening, from Thursday to Saturday, discover a surprise 6-course tasting menu featuring seasonal products, the vast majority of which are local. The cuisine focuses on vegetables, fish and seafood. On Friday and Saturday afternoon, a Tea time menu is offered.Reservations open up at noon the first Wednesday of the month for the following month. *We are fully booked for June and July, next reservations will be on July 2nd at noon for August.

5. Marcus

4.6

Exceptional(1784)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Bistro • Downtown

Booked 68 times today

Marcus is a special occasion restaurant with rave reviews. Many patrons consider it 'the best place in the city to celebrate' with 'amazing food, ambiance and service'. The expansive third-floor terrace adds to the charm, making it a popular spot for power breakfasts, business dinners, and late-night cocktails. The creative recipes and fresh ingredients are highly praised, making every meal a memorable experience.

6. Alma Montréal

4.8

Exceptional(63)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Contemporary Mexican • Outremont

Booked 8 times today

(Canada's Top 100)Located off the beaten path in the heart of Outremont, Alma is an intimate 24-seat restaurant showcasing modern Mexican cuisine with authentic techniques and flavours combined with local Quebec ingredients. It is operated by the couple, Chef Juan Lopez Luna et sommelier and wine importer Lindsay Brennan. Alma offers a tasting menu experience (5 or 9 courses) inspired by the concept of "mar y montana", largely influenced by Chef Juan's childhood memories of central Mexico as well as the couple's time spent on the coastal region of Oaxaca. Lopez is one of the few chefs in Canada working with heritage corn from Mexico, making fresh masa in-house each morning and tortillas by hand with his grandmother's traditional tortilla press. The wine list specializes in sunshine-filled Catalan wines from a unique group of winemaker-friends from the Barcelona region. Alma is the Canadian destination for Catalan wines, with a deep cellar of back vintages and rare cuvées.

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7. Le 9e - Restaurant Ile de France

4.6

Exceptional(1059)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• French • Downtown

Booked 75 times today

Since 1931 and revived in 2024, Restaurant Ile de France combines old-world French culinary traditions with contemporary Montreal influences in the heart of Downtown.

8. Maison Boulud

4.8

Exceptional(2950)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Contemporary French • Downtown

Booked 35 times today

Legendary chef Daniel Boulud created his namesake Maison Boulud to reinterpret French classics. At his downtown Montreal restaurant, artisanal Quebecois products and local ingredients are used to craft modern dishes. The fine dining setting includes a cozy main dining room with a fireplace and a view of the open kitchen, a year-round greenhouse overlooking the Ritz-Carlton garden, an inviting bar, private dinings and two Summer terraces.

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9. The Rec Room - Royalmount

3.6

Very Good(34)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Contemporary Canadian • Ville St-Laurent/Mont-Royal

Booked 10 times today

The Rec Room redefines the meaning of fun with exciting arcade games, attractions, mouth-watering eats and live entertainment all packed under one roof. We’re Canada’s premier “eats & entertainment” hot spot!For reservations of parties of 13 guests or more, please call the venue directly. We kindly request our guests refrain from making multiple reservations for a single large party. While we will do our best to accommodate large groups, we cannot guarantee multiple reservations will be seated together.

10. Tuck Shop

4.8

Exceptional(340)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• European • Griffintown/St-Henri

Booked 20 times today

Since 2010, Tuck Shop has become a neighbourhood institution thanks to their preparation of refined yet comforting dishes offered graciously by a hospitality team recognized for their attentiveness and warmth. Their seasonal menu, inspired by a range of cuisines to highlight the best in regional ingredients, reflects a commitment to fine dining standards - equally demonstrated by their solicitous service in an unpretentious atmosphere. Ideal for special occasions, dinner with friends, colleagues or clients, or even an impromptu evening out, there is sure to be something for everyone with a knowledgeable team to guide you through their specialty dishes, like fresh shucked oysters, or their extensive wine list . Tuck Shop is also available to catering events or can be rented out for private parties. Please note that when booking outdoors our patio areas are heated and covered, but we cannot guarantee alternate seating in case of inclement weather.

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David
Toronto / Ontario •41 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Excellent food and service! Delicious, creative, beautifully cooked and beautifully presented. Our server was beyond charming and helped make a special occasion more special. This is not your neighborhood drop in restaurant (unless you’re very well heeled!) but wonderful for special occasions.
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DamasPrice: Very Expensive• Syrian• Mile End
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4.8
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Tina
Los Angeles •1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
excellent look forward to trying the dinner option
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SabayonPrice: Very Expensive• Market Cuisine• Pointe Saint-Charles
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5
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Alexis
New York City •1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Such a gorgeous environment filled with the most friendly staff and most delicious food.
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Joe BeefPrice: Very Expensive• French• Griffintown/St-Henri
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4.8
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Claudette
Toronto / Ontario •1 review
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
The steaks and sides were absolutely amazing. This is where anyone who loves steaks should visit.
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Rib N Reef SteakhousePrice: Very Expensive• Steakhouse• Côte-des-Neiges/NDG
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4.7
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Jen
1 review
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
The tasting menu was thoughfully prepared and perfectly executed. The Auxley-Duresses Chardonnay was a special pairings treat. Thank you!
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MarcusPrice: Moderate• Bistro• Downtown
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4.6

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