Montreal’s most famous restaurant — defiantly indulgent cooking on Notre-Dame Street. Vin Papillon next door is the lighter, equally excellent natural wine alternative. Reserve weeks ahead for Joe Beef.
Why It Belongs on the List
The Joe Beef group's three restaurants on Notre-Dame Street West are a Montreal pilgrimage — Joe Beef (decadent Lyonnaise-inspired French, lobster spaghetti, steak au poivre, the most famous restaurant in Canada), Liverpool House (seafood and wine, slightly easier to book), and Vin Papillon (tiny wine bar, creative small plates, chalkboard menu changing daily). All three are perennially on Canada's Best 100. Book Joe Beef 4–6 weeks ahead.
What Stands Out
- Joe Beef: Canada's most famous restaurant — book 4–6 weeks ahead
- Liverpool House: slightly easier booking, same quality, seafood focus
- Vin Papillon: natural wine bar, small plates, chalkboard menu, walk-in-friendly
- All three on the same street in Little Burgundy/Verdun border area
- Note: none of the three are Instagram-pretty — they're about the food and the conversation