Montreal Centre-Ville early January with two younger kids, both good eaters - help!

[Primitive001]

Hi:
We will be in Montreal in early January staying at the Fairmount Queen Elizabeth. I want to have a nice (earlier) dinner -- no chains, no fast food -- with my 4 and 6 year old. They are both good eaters, not terribly picky (yes, we are lucky!). I want a place with some fun atmosphere for them, but also something a little more elegant then a chain for me. Would love to be able to walk, but a taxi to Old Montreal isn't out of the question either. If it was just me and my husband I would try Joe Beef and Au Pied de Cochon, but not sure these are kid friendly. Any suggestions?

[514eats]

Joe Beef and PDC might be tricky for kids.

Here are some other suggestions:

Downtown:

Deville Dinerbar: modern, trendy deli. Kids will love it! (see 1st pic, Hibachi Steak Sandwich)

F Bar: Portuguese fare in a scaled-down version of Ferreira (THE Portuguese place in town)

M:BRGR: trendy burger spot serving quality ingredients. (see 2nd pic, Kobe BWK Burger)

Old Montreal:

Beaver Hall, French brasserie run by Groupe Europea, i.e. they know what they're doing. They have nice banquettes for families of four.

Bevo Bar+Pizzeria: trendy Pizzeria, nice atmosphere in the heart of Old Montreal's tourist area, but definitely not a tourist trap.

Brit & Chips: fish n' chips joint

Gibby's: historic, charming steakhouse.

Osteria Venti: cozy Italian joint serving home-style Italian fare.

[stephlovestoeat]

i've taken an 8 year old to APdC and sat at the bar, it went really well. She loved watching the food prep. I don't think the atmosphere at M:BRGR is kid friendly, nor Gibby's.
Brit and Chips is a good one though.can't speak for Deville.

[Satene]

Gibby's is not my cup of tea, but my regular-food-loving grandchildren (ages 5 to 13) beg us to take them to Gibby's when they visit "the big city" and they've always been welcomed there. Gibby's also has highchairs and booster seats.

[EaterBob]

Joe Beef and Au Pied de Cochon while not as kid friendly as Chuck E Cheese's, definitely can handle (and be handled) by a 4 and 6 year-old. Especially if you get there early.

At Au Pied de Cochon, what 4 year-old doesn't like poutine? And what four year-old's parent doesn't like the extra foie gras that the four year-old won't be able to finish?

At Joe Beef, they make a variation on an Egg McMuffin that uses fried soft shell crabs instead of buns... Again, right up the alley of a six year-old, with enough left over for the other parent.

[Plateaumaman]

They do offer poutine without foie gras at APDC if you don't want to pay for it, btw. That's what my kids order, along with a sausage or two. Near the hotel I'd probably go to Hakata Ramen and have their long skinny spring rolls, edamame and some ramen.

[Gloriaa]

In January I would think it best to go to a cozy restaurant. May I suggest dominion square tavern, da Emma or l'orignal...lots of great options near your hotel.they are very different but all very charming. Da Emma is in a basement and very cozy with delicious Italian food with prices to match. The other two are more casual and livelier places with solid food.