Time Out Market Montreal is a dining and culture experience food hall located inside the Centre Eaton de Montreal. Considered a paradise for foodies and for people looking to have an out-of-this-world dining experience, there’s a wonderful selection of mouthwatering choices handpicked by Time Out Montreal’s editorial staff.
Listed below are some of the popular places with tasty items and fusions worth trying.
Simon Jodoin-Bouchard, also known as the King of the Smash Burger, serves this crunchy and tender classic with a local twist. Guests can savour smash burger options like their winning Bacon + Bacon Burger, which comes with two smashed patties, American cheddar cheese slices, back bacon slice, bacon jam and their homemade mustard sauce. They also have the T-Town Poutine, a twist on a local classic, with fries, cheese curds, seasoned ground meat with homemade spices, diced onions and jalapeños.
Chanthy Yen is a chef who continues to wow the city of Montreal with tasting menus and pop ups that authentically highlights his Cambodian roots. This restaurant allows guests to see culinary creativity through Yen’s perspective with a menu that takes a spin on classic items like shrimp cocktails, steak frites and Asian delicacies, like the Loc Lac Grilled Bowl, which comes with the choice of caramelized pork belly or steak and served with salad, tomato, loc lac sauce and rice. Be sure to leave room for their Famous Sweet Asian Donuts.
Since it opened in 1985, Le Taj has become a hot spot for fine Indian dining in the city and classifies it as an essential local experience. There are many delicious options to choose from, such as their buttered naan, butter chicken, tandoor-roasted lamb kebab and Dehli-styled biryani.
Le Blossom is a favourite spot for Neo-Japanese cuisine among locals. There’s so much to choose from, whether it is a platter filled with pressed and torched oshizushi, fresh sashimi, and maki, or loaded poke bowls with toppings like popcorn shrimp and yuzu lobster to choose from. Sharable items like tokoyaki, tempura shrimp or a maki of the day are also available.
Opening in 2018, this family-owned sandwich shop became a spot loved by locals. The sandwiches are made from southern Italian recipes combined with Philly-style hoagies and currently have been passed down to three generations. Menu items like their house burrata and hand-cut chips are made in house, with their basil grown in their garden. A sandwich recommended is their Porchetta sandwich.
Food from this place will make guests feel as if they’re in Vietnam, minus the flight. Owner Dan Pham is a restauranteur who likes to reinvent popular street foods. An example would be the beef carpaccio with shrimp chips. Le Red Tiger also has its own Vietnamese spin on the French dip, banh mi paired with beef broth.
Americas BBQ is one of three popular food spots owned by renowned chef Paul Toussaint. Items on the menu draw inspiration from across all parts of the Americas, including North, Central and South. Guests can enjoy BBQ favourites with a twist like brisket tacos, Quebec lamb méchoui or grilled beef picanha steak.
Ibéricos brings the taste of Spain to Montreal while adding a taste of Montreal to the mix. The owner, Haissam Souki Tamayo, is a chef with experience working in Michelin-star restaurants and along with top chefs. Ibéricos’ calamari sandwich is a seafood lover’s dream, while the crispy cod fritters have a Canadian touch of maple syrup.
There’s nothing like a nice, relaxing coffee spot, and one can be found at the Time Out Market. Tunnel Espresso is a central hub for Montreal’s all-star indie coffee roasting scene. While enjoying a cup of coffee brewed with beans sourced directly from the Canadian Roasting Society, pair it with either their fried biscuit or brioche doughnut.
Hideyuki Imaizumi and Tetsuya Shimizu are two acclaimed culinary masterminds who came together to bring this Japanese cuisine spot to life. Both chefs, who each have a renowned experience across Montreal’s culinary scene, created a menu highlighting the best Japanese cuisine has to offer. Recommended dishes are the ramen or curry donburi.
Ending this list is the Time Out Bar, which features selected cocktails from the best local mixologists in the city. There’s also beer available from local breweries like Dieu du Ciel and Microbrasserie de Charlevoix.
