30th Birthday in Montreal

[mo.elhilali]

I need you "chowies" to help me choose a resto in Montreal to celebrate my 30th birthday. I tried le Local but its fully booked for Jan 22nd.

I'm looking for great food and atmosphere. Something to remind me that I was "young" at some point. Just looking for good food and a good vibe. Preferably the Old Montreal.

Thanks in advance.

Cheers

[panpam]

Stick with DNA - you'll have good food, and a great time there.

[waziboy]

I once went to L'Assomoir for my birthday, but it was for drinks only. Huuuuge selection, pretty good atmosphere.

Have you considered Buvette Chez Simone or Santos?

[mo.elhilali]

also looking into AIX and L'Assomoir? Any comments on either?

[Maximilien]

l'Assomoir, only for drinks; IMO, food is not that great, and it can get quite loud in the evening.

[jptimbaud]

i concur about the food being not great

[mo.elhilali]

what about L'Appartement? anyone tried it?

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L'Appartement
600, william coin McGill, Montreal, QC H3C1N6, CA

[westaust]

There's always Le Hangar, a bit off Old Montreal (Wellington Street on the other side of Bonaventure) same owners as Le Local

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Le Local
740 rue William, Montréal, QC H3C 1P1, CA

Le Hangar
1011 Rue Wellington, Montréal, QC H3C 1V3, CA

[sweettoothMTL]

I'll second DNA's reccomendation, it fits all your criterias.

[waziboy]

You're about 2 weeks older than me!! Remember, age is just a number.

From what I've been told, DNA is the way to go. But you and your friends can't be afraid to try new things.

[certifiedfresh]

What about Chuck Hughes's Garde Manger or Barroco (on St-Paul, right next door)? Both offer this "young" vibe you are looking for; on the other hand, both are on the expensive side (but this didn't seem like an issue by reading your post).

[mo.elhilali]

I looked into Garde Manger, but its closed till the 10th and I need another plan since it seems hard to get a reso there.

[Maximilien]

3 letters : DNA

Max.