What restaurant -with patio- has the ebst food in Montreal?

[newtothegame]

I'll be in Montreal within a couple weekends, and if the weather is good I'd love to dine Al fresco.

I've read a number of posts here and have compiled this list of places that seem highly recommended for their food, ut i can't find information about their out door eating area's anywhere.

I'm always open for suggestions I haven't found that have food that dwarfs the places below, and if there is a "you have to eat here, the food is just outstanding!" place without patio, I'd love to know because fresh air is no match for the best food.

I don't have Au Pied de Cochon simply because the person I'm with has been a couple of times, though I would like to go, so it is an option depending on what you all have to say.

http://www.leclubchasseetpeche.com/
Kazu (japanese izakaya
) http://www.lestroispetitsbouchons.com/
http://www.laloux.com/
l'express <- more for the experience
http://www.restaurantlemeac.com/

Merci Beaucoup à tous!

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Kazu
1862 Sainte-Catherine St W, Montreal, QC H3H 1M1, CA

[Fritzy]

I tried two courtyard-type patios last week.

Fino's on Sherbrooke just west of Guy has a very nice, mostly covered patio in the back. It is very pleasant and tranquill -- no disturbing sounds or dust from the busy near-by streets. I was there for lunch and ordered the special of that day -- veal in mushroom sauce with veggies and mini potatoes with a glass of Rodney Strong California chardonnay. The veal dish was tasty enough and well-presented but it could certainly have been tenderer. Service was friendly. Quite a few tables around me had ordered sushi and there were fancy pizza items on the lunch menu. My veal was not 'destination' food, but the ambience was definietely nice enough for a downtown-core lunch for me to repeat nevertheless. It was open for lunch on the terrace on a Monday.

I also tried the patio at Accord in Old Montreal at the old ASZU location. The back patio itself is quite pleasant if not spectacular. Service was very attentive, friendly and helpful. My friends on gluten-free diets were quite happy with the rissotto that they ordered; my grilled salmon was nicely prepared and quite generous besides. We all ordered the wines that were suggested for our dishes; the wines were simple/summer/refreshing and not terribly expensive. They did have what seemed to be a 10 or 12 page wine list that I barely glanced at. I would go back for lunch again if I were in the area (near Notre-Dame Basillica).

[EaterBob]

I'd suggest trying Les Accords on Notre Dame, Joe Beef, on Notre Dame and Santropol on Saint Urbain. All serve great food (albeit very different styles) on superlative terraces.

And there were two articles in yesterday's La Presse on the best terraces in the city:
http://www.cyberpresse.ca/vivre/cuisine/restaurants/201106/17/01-4410283-les-plus-belles-terrasses-de-montreal.php
http://www.cyberpresse.ca/vivre/cuisi...

And while I would strongly disagree with the terraces at Monkland Tavern, Tasso, F Bar, and Le Local they do give you a nice enough list to start with.

[OliverB]

One more -- Le Boucan (good bbq but definitely not the best food in Montreal!) has a kickass patio/courtyard out back that's really nice in the late evenings.

[Fritzy]

To the OP: Lemeac is a great choice!

More generally:
Has anyone tried the terrasse that Fino on Sherbrooke (just west of Guy) advertises on their website?

[westaust]

Probably not that attractive at the moment due to the construction taking place on sherbrooke in that area, lot's of dust

[tah1234]

Hi

Tried Fino last night and got a table on the terrasse. Its quite lovely. It seems to be built in a courtyard (of neighbouring apartment bldg) so it is completely unaffected by the construction. You feel in a little oasis. Very reminiscent of BIce - greenery, covered with an awning, nice decor (without the Bice price or the street traffic). I noticed they have fans up in the awnings so am wondering if it gets hot. Last night was perfectly comfortable and my friend and I thoroughly enjoyed our evening. The ambiance, terrific attentive service and the food was great (aside from our app salads which could have used a little more zing in the dressing). Ordered the arugula with goat cheese and pine nuts salad, gnochi with meatballs (received praise even from a "better be better than mama's italian) and braised rib with roasted vegs. (meat was so tender and moist) The winelist includes many private imports.

The place was full and I can see why. It was a very good value for the money with the bonus of a really pretty terrasse.

[prima]

Renoir at the Sofitel has great terrasse if you're interested in a luxe breakfast al fresco.

Laloux's small terrasse is pleasant, but I discovered that it's much nicer to dine on Laloux's terrasse with a friend. If you dine on Laloux's terrasse solo, you'll end up hearing pretty much every word of the neighbouring tables' conversations, whether you like it or not. ;-)

Bice also has a nice terrasse.

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Restaurant Laloux
250 Av Des Pins E, Montreal, QC H2W1P3, CA

Ristorante Bice
1504, Rue Sherbrooke St. West, Montreal, QC H3G 1L3, CA

[OliverB]

Was just at Vegera this aft, reserved the entire back patio and had a great lunch - Grilled Polish Oyster Mushrooms, Greek Salad, Grilled Seasonal Vegetables topped with Goat Cheese, Fried Eggplant & Zucchini with Tzatziki, Grilled Tunisian Octopus with Onions and Capers, Grilled Shrimp and Swordfish mains, Fresh Fruit and Loukoumades, Champagne... It was all outstanding and the perfect day for the terrasse!

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Vegera Restaurant
228 Rue Bernard W, Montreal, QC H2T2K4, CA

[sweettoothMTL]

Unless it's changed this year, Le Club Chasse et Pêche terrasse is only available for lunch (but I will admit it is gorgeous).

[newtothegame]

Asa always, great suggestions. Lemeac sounds well hailed, I'll definitely be looking more into that.

Thanks a lot!

[TheSnowpea]

And brunch at Griffintown Café? They have a patio out back :)

[cherylmtl]

Club Chasse et Peche has a great terrasse, which is now open for the season. Kazu has no outdoor space whatsoever, but is still worth a visit (if you can get in). 3 Petits Bouchons is all indoors, Laloux has a tiny outdoor terrasse. Lemeac has a nice terrasse, and if you're going there, I would skip L'Express (food at Lemeac is much better IMHO). Also, Brasserie T! has an outdoor terrasse, but you must reserve, especially once festival season starts.

[wilmagrace]

heres a few photos of some posted last year, i think i might check out the one with a hammock! Petite Ardoise on Laurier, near Parc, is nice for brunch, terrace is hidden in the back

http://www.midnightpoutine.ca/food/2010/05/montreals_best_terrasses/

http://www.upmagazine.com/story/artic...

[OliverB]

The nicest patio imo is the Il Cortile courtyard at night.

It's more of a dinner date scene though.

[Maximilien]

You could try to get a table at the small terrasse at Joe Beef.

other places :

Le Filet (I've not seen their terrasse yet), but I've been there and it's nice.
Julien (for classic french food).

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Joe Beef
2491 Rue Notre-Dame W, Montreal, QC H3J1N6, CA

[OliverB]

Of your list above, Lemeac has a nice patio in the back... quite similar (though superior) to Laloux foodwise, so you may want to strike that one from the list and just visit their excellent wine bar, POP, for digestifs and light fare afterwords, since they share the same kitchen. They do a terrific cheese plate among other things, and the mid century decor is very cool.

[SourberryLily]

I'll second Lemeac.

[celfie]

Lemeac's patio seats are not very comfortable. The patio itself is quite cramped