What to order at Monarque

Must order
Oysters and steak frites in the brasserie, then the raw bar.
Editor tip
The brasserie takes walk-ins at lunch; book ahead for the quieter upstairs dining room.
CuisineFrench
Price$$$
NeighborhoodOld Montreal
HoursMon-Fri 11:30-24:00; Sat-Sun 17:00-24:00
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Address: 406 Rue Saint-Jacques, Montreal, QC H2Y 1S1

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