Side Trips from Montreal Restaurants

Although you're not likely to find much in the way of quality ethnic dishes, the major towns in the region serve a variety of cuisines at a range of prices, with French and regional specialties dominating the higher end of the price scale. The Eastern Townships are particularly strong on regional cuisine using local artisanal ingredients.

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  • 1. Au Petit Poucet

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    For a true Québécois treat, stop by this rustic cabin for breakfast or lunch. Founded in 1945, it's a big draw with tourists and locals alike. Meat pies, maple-smoked ham, egg dishes, homemade chutneys, and the restaurant's famous country bread (also homemade) are all on the menu. The gift shop at the front sells many of its popular dishes—and you will want to take some home.

    1030 Rte. 117, Val-David, Québec, J0T 2N0, Canada
    819-322–2246

    Known For

    • Generous portions
    • Good variety of breakfast options
    • Fresh baked country bread

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: No dinner
  • 2. Edgar

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    Wonderful homemade pastries such as pear-and-almond tarts, lemon-curd doughnuts, and chai scones have brought renown to this little place (only 11 seats), but there's more to it than that. Breakfast and lunch are always busy, and weekend brunch, served until 2 pm, brings a line out the door. Favorite dishes include the Dutch baby pancake topped with aged cheddar, pork belly, and maple syrup, and potatoes in brown butter. For lunch, try the paninis, soups, and salads. Note that Edgar may close for a week or more in summer.

    60 rue Bégin, Gatineau, Québec, J9A 1C8, Canada
    819-205–1110

    Known For

    • Weekend brunch
    • Homemade pastries
    • Cute terrace

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Mon. No dinner
  • 3. Auberge du Coq de Montagne

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    Five minutes from the ski slopes and right on Lac Moore, this rustic restaurant, which opens onto a terrace during the summer months, looks a bit shabby from the outside but has garnered much praise for its Italian dishes. These include tried-and-true favorites such as veal marsala and veal fiorentina (cooked with spinach and cheese). Hosts Nino and Kay are reputed to be some of the friendliest folks you'll ever meet.

    2151 chemin du Village, Mont-Tremblant, Québec, J8E 1K4, Canada
    819-425–3380

    Known For

    • Italian dishes like veal marsala
    • Homemade pasta

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Easter Mon.--late May; early Oct.--mid-Dec., Credit cards accepted, Reservations essential
  • 4. Auguste

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    Auguste placed Sherbrooke on the foodie map when it opened in 2008, and it continues to impress. Local ingredients take pride of place in this minimalist bistro-style restaurant, which features dishes like mushroom risotto or sweet potato ravioli. An absolute must is the pouding chômeur (poor man's pudding), a classic French Canadian dessert in which maple syrup or caramel is poured over cake and served warm. The short—but guaranteed to please—children's menu is free Sunday to Wednesday from 5 to 7 pm.

    82 rue Wellington N, Sherbrooke, Québec, J1H 5B8, Canada
    819-565–9559

    Known For

    • Pouding chômeur (poor man's pudding) drenched in maple syrup
    • Free children's dinner menu Sun.–Wed
    • Providing a true gastronomic experience

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: No brunch weekdays
  • 5. Knowlton Pub

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    Serving traditional pub fare, the Knowlton Pub has been around since time immemorial and is one of the best-known establishments in the Eastern Townships. The service is friendly but diners have been known to wait a little longer than they'd like for their food to be served, particularly on dinner theater nights.

    267 Chemin Knowlton, Knowlton, Québec, J0E 1V0, Canada
    450-242–6862

    Known For

    • Hearty burgers
    • Unrushed service
    • Local institution

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Wed. and Thurs.
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  • 6. La Belle Bédaine Casse-Croûte

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    If you're looking for elegant dining keep on going, but if you're after a bit of local color, a cold beer, a good burger, a steamie (hot dog), or maybe a sample of Québec's famed poutine, then La Belle Bédaine (which translates as "the happy belly") is just the place. Its good and basic menu comes with a terrace overlooking the river.

    664 rue Notre-Dame, Montebello, Québec, J0V 1L0, Canada
    819-423–5053

    Known For

    • Breakfast menu
    • Steamies
    • Poutine

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: No credit cards
  • 7. Le Napoleon

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    In what is basically a one-street town, this restaurant's reputation for serving outstanding food at affordable prices stands out, and the knowledgeable, personable waitstaff does, too. Though the cuisine is primarily Italian, some Mediterranean, French, and Québécois influences are also in evidence, backed up by a fairly extensive and reasonably priced wine list. In the warmer seasons, you can eat out on the covered terrace, while the fireplaces inside makes those colder, harsher evenings downright cozy. Lunch is only available in the summer.

    489 rue Notre-Dame, Montebello, Québec, J0V 1L0, Canada
    819-423–5555

    Known For

    • Great wine list
    • Good food at reasonable prices
    • Beautiful quiet area

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: No lunch
  • 8. Nickels

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    One of the last surviving franchises of Celine Dion's formerly ubiquitous Nickels chain, large portions of reasonably priced smoked meat, barbecued chicken, and other classic deli fare are on the menu at this family restaurant.

    480, boul. Sainte-Adèle, St-Adèle, Québec, J0R 1L0, Canada
    450-229–9553

    Known For

    • Smoked meat
    • Affordable
    • Classic deli
  • 9. Pilsen Pub

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    Massawippi pale and brown ales and a vast selection of microbrews and imports are all on tap here. Pub food is served both in the upstairs dining room and in the tavern. There are three terraces at this waterfront restaurant, so you'll be sure to enjoy the fantastic view of the Massawippi River. It's a popular place and can get busy at lunch and on warm summer evenings, so try to get there early.

    55 Main Street, North Hatley, Québec, J0B 2C0, Canada
    819-842–2971

    Known For

    • A vast selection of microbrews and imports on tap
    • Burgers and homemade soups
    • Lively, welcoming atmosphere

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