At this supper club, everything is a little different. For starters, the staff greet you in English, not French. There is no signage other than a dimly lit neon pink square out front. The interior decor is half hunting lodge, half antique shop. Chef-owner Chuck Hughes, star of the Canadian Food Network show “Chuck’s Day Off,” features a menu of creative, playful seafood. The lobster poutine is legendary, and on a recent visit, devilled eggs with bacon-wrapped oysters were a hit, as was the pork liver sausage paired with octopus and cheese grits. Meatier choices may include braised short ribs (always on the menu) and seared fois gras paired with some kind of meat (recently: a perfectly seared pork chop) over a maple-soaked waffle. The menu changes seasonally, so be prepared for new surprises if you visit multiple times. Expect a packed house, loud music blaring overhead, and a cool crowd in skinny jeans and trucker caps. Reservations recommended.
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Le Garde Manger
408 rue St-François-Xavier (north of rue St-Paul)
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Neighborhood
Vieux-Montreal (Old Montreal)
Hours
Tues–Sun 5:30–11:30pm. Bar Tues–Sun 6pm–3am
Transportation
Métro: Place d’Armes
Phone
514/678-5044
Prices
Main courses C$28–C$50
Cuisine Type
Seafood
Web site
Le Garde Manger
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408 rue St-François-Xavier MontrealNote: This information was accurate when it was published, but can change without notice. Please be sure to confirm all rates and details directly with the companies in question before planning your trip.