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. 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
  • 3. 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.
  • 4. 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
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