From Fairmont The Queen Elizabeth Best Nearby Canadian (Restaurants) (10 Overall Closest) Metro: Montréal, QC Les Voyageurs (Restaurants - Canadian) 900 Rene Levesque Blvd Fairmont The Queen Elizabeth, Montréal  QC  H3B 4A5 • 514-861-3511 • 800-257-7544 Distance: ~11 m         Description: Although this lounge does a brisk business in the evenings accommodating patrons who come to drink, socialize, and listen to live piano music, it's also a good bet for lunch. Seafood dishes and fresh oysters are a major draw, along with the kitchen's "cuisine of the world." Les Voyageurs knows that time is at a premium, so it guarantees efficient service and quick turnaround for business people who come to dine at lunch. Its downtown location also means that it's convenient and easy to negotiate. Brontë (Restaurants - Canadian) 1800, rue Sherbrooke ouest Méridien Versailles Hotel, Montréal  QC  H3H 1E4 • 514-934-1801 Distance: ~1.250 km         Description: Young chef-owner Joe Mercuri, former sous chef at Cube, has made a name for himself over the past few years. At the fashionable Brontë, he creates complex flavors and textures using market fresh ingredients in dishes such as sweetbread with shrimp, chorizo, pumpkin seeds and a shellfish emulsion, or guinea fowl with seared foie gras, red quinoa, dried cranberries, hazelnuts and cippolini onions. Desserts are just as complex and rewarding. Try the seven-course tasting menu for a solid overview of the chef's talents. Restaurant du Vieux-Port (Restaurants - Canadian) 39, rue St-Paul est, Montréal  QC  H2Y 1G2 • 514-866-3175 Distance: ~1.332 km         Description: Set in an historic building that once housed sailors, this well-loved restaurant sports a crisp, blue and white color scheme and rustic stone walls. It accommodates diners in eight rooms and on an outdoor terrace, surrounding them with great service and terrific food. Steak and seafood are the specialties, and you'll find grilled salmon and swordfish, filet mignon, lobster and fresh trout. Other options include grilled chicken, lasagna, veal parmigiana and lamb. The restaurant also offers an elaborate Sunday brunch and holiday brunches as well. Le Jardin Nelson (Restaurants - Canadian) 407, place Jacques Cartier, Montréal  QC  H2Y 3B1 • 514-861-5731 Distance: ~1.495 km User Rating: 10 / 10         Description: Crêpes filled with sweet chocolate, sugar and apple stuffing, with maple syrup vanilla ice cream or fresh strawberies ... which to choose? Sample these and more with an excellent cup of coffee, or enjoy a full meal with savory soups and salads, omelets and pizzas, but save room for dessert. Le Club Chasse et Pêche (Restaurants - Canadian) 423 rue St-Claude, Montréal  QC  H2Y 3B6 • 514-861-1112 Distance: ~1.579 km         Description: Despite its rustic-sounding name, this widely praised restaurant is stylish and clubby, with ample amounts of dark wood and leather upholstery. Indeed, there's not a stuffed grizzly or mounted sturgeon in sight. The menu, however, features an abundance of game and fish, in sometimes wacky-sounding presentations that never fail to impress critics and foodies alike. Try scallops with fennel purée and lemon emulsion, or seared bison with physalis, cashews and chocolate. Desserts are beautiful and worth every calorie. Chez L'Épicier (Restaurants - Canadian) 311 rue St-Paul est, Montréal  QC  H2Y 1H3 • 514-878-2232 Distance: ~1.640 km User Rating: 9.5 / 10         Description: If you're craving quality food, simply prepared and served in casual surroundings, head over to this fashionable eatery. Fresh ingredients are given prominence, and there are no repetitions; each dish is carefully and uniquely constructed. Enjoy the pan-fried Marieville foie gras escalope served as a napoleon with gingerbread, butternut squash purée, shallot compote with dried prunes, duck juice vinaigrette and allspice. The cuisine is creatively Québécois, meaning that, while many of the components are produced locally, it also takes advantage of French techniques. It's also a good place to pick up take-out for the comfort of your own home. Brulerie Saint-Denis (Restaurants - Canadian) 1587, rue Saint-Denis, Montréal  QC  H2X 3K3 • 514-286-9159 Distance: ~1.671 km         Description: Perch at one of the tables on the terrace to people watch and nibble a croque-monsieur after a long afternoon of taking in the sights. Or stop for a late night caffeine injection from one of the imported, roasted-on-the-spot coffees before you head out for a night of dancing. Either way, you'll fall for the selections at this 20-year-old establishment that is most popular with the locals. La Brioche Lyonnaise (Restaurants - Canadian) 1593, rue Saint-Denis, Montréal  QC  H2X 3K3 • 514-842-7017 Distance: ~1.690 km         Description: Linger and people-watch while enjoying a croissant and a cup of café au lait in any one of the seating areas of this charming dessert shop. Full meals are available, but many just enjoy favorites such as the Marie Clair pastries, delectable cakes, tarts or the caramel mousse with pears. Stone walls and lace curtains only add to the comfortable vibe that draws students, shoppers and theater-goers. Calories (Restaurants - Canadian) 4114, rue Sainte-Catherine ouest, Montréal  QC  H3Z 1P2 • 514-933-8186 Distance: ~1.893 km User Rating: 8.5 / 10         Description: If you're in the market for a pick-me-up or just want a place to relax and indulge yourself, head over to Calories. This sweet shop provides indication of its temptations without apology. For years now, the place has been turning out homemade desserts and pastries – rich, flaky delicacies that patrons can't seem to get enough of. Whether you opt for cheesecake, a slice of moist cake or a fruit-topped confection, you'll revel in the pleasure it provides. A selection of beverages, including beer, is available, and you'll find sandwiches and appetizers if you need something to balance the sweetness of dessert. Popular with everyone, including calorie-immune college kids. Les Gateries Café (Restaurants - Canadian) 3443, rue St-Denis, Montréal  QC  H2X 3L1 • 514-843-6235 Distance: ~1.895 km         Description: This popular café features Continental breakfasts, sandwiches and soups. Also well known for its selection of delicious coffees. The blends are kept so confidential that even café managers don't know it. Festively décorated with movie and theater posters. Taste and ambience keep locals coming back for more. Copyright ©2001 10Best Inc. All rights reserved.