Monarque is a french fine-dining restaurant in Old Montreal, Montreal.
Monarque is a polished French brasserie in Old Montreal, pairing an all-day raw bar and steak frites downstairs with a more ambitious dining room above.
Editorially verified July 1, 2026 by Lewis Vaughan, TableJourney editor. Source.
Must order: Oysters and steak frites in the brasserie, then the raw bar.
Tip: The brasserie takes walk-ins at lunch; book ahead for the quieter upstairs dining room.
Address: 406 Rue Saint-Jacques, Montreal, QC H2Y 1S1
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Order: The omakase counter, or the signature sushi and sashimi platters.
Tip: Sit at the counter for the omakase; the dining room is fine, but the sushi bar is where the real show happens.
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Order: The market tasting menu with a wine pairing.
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Tip: It is one seating and one menu; arrive on time and let the soundtrack and kitchen set the pace.
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Order: The tasting menu built around fresh masa and Mexican seafood.
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