The Sud-Ouest has become one of Montreal’s favourite destinations for dining — here creativity meets comfort, and every meal feels like a gathering. Along Rue Notre-Dame, acclaimed chefs have turned former storefronts and warehouses into warm, bustling rooms where wood smoke, candlelight, and good wine set the tone.
You’ll find some of the city’s most talked-about tables — from Joe Beef’s enduring charm and Foxy’s fire-driven cooking to the elegant ease of Gia and the understated precision of Heni. Menus lean into seasonality, hospitality feels genuine, and the atmosphere bridges the gap between fine dining and something far more personal.
Fine Dining
Heni - 2621 Notre-Dame St W, Montreal, Quebec H3J 1N9 (Salon Badin - 2613 Notre-Dame)
Chef Julien Robillard delivers a SWANA (Southwest Asia / North Africa)-meets-Québec identity with a refined, confident hand. Seasonal dishes may include spiced lamb, preserved citrus, fermented vegetables or tahini-slicked vegetables, each plate edged with restraint. The wine list focuses on Lebanese bottlings and natural styles that broaden the frame. Reservations are wise, especially for dinner. For a nightcap, head downstairs (or next door) to Salon Badin for expertly crafted cocktails served to a backdrop of silky hi-fi tracks.
Joe Beef - 2491 Notre-Dame St W, Montreal, Quebec H3J 1N6 Opened in 2005 and still an iconic destination for French-Québécois indulgence. Today, Joe Beef runs under co-founder Fred Morin with Jean-Philippe Miron as executive chef, classics and market-driven luxuries refined rather than restrained. It remains a benchmark dining room in Little Burgundy — generous, deeply seasoned, and unmistakably Montréal.
Foxy - 1638 Notre-Dame St W, Montreal, Quebec H3J 1M1 Fire is the through-line at Foxy: vegetables, seafood, and meats emerge from the wood grill and oven with smoky finesse, supported by polished service and a notably deep wine list. Founded by Dyan Solomon and Éric Girard, the restaurant is now owned by Véronique Dalle, a respected wine pro and longtime managing director — continuity you can taste.
Sabayon - 2194 Centre St, Montreal, Quebec H3K 1J4 An intimate, reservations-only room from legendary pastry-chef Patrice Demers and Marie-Josée Beaudoin, Sabayon serves a seasonal tasting menu (Thu–Sat evenings) with produce-driven savouries and crystalline desserts. On Friday and Saturday afternoons, their tea service pairs three composed sweets with curated teas. In Québec’s inaugural MICHELIN Guide, Sabayon earned one Michelin star.
Casual Dining
Greenspot - 3041 Notre-Dame St W, Montreal, Quebec H4C 1N9
An old-school casse-croûte that’s been part of Saint-Henri since the 1940s: chrome stools, milkshakes, hot dogs, poutines and all-day breakfasts. The current space preserves the original 1947 decor; stewardship sits with co-owners Jon Pavlakos, Nick Ioannidis, Louis Stavropoulos and Stellios Kiliaris.
Arthur’s - 4621 Notre-Dame St W, Montreal, Quebec H4C 1S5
Daytime dining with personality: a Jewish deli-leaning menu of schnitzel, latkes, salads and stacked sandwiches in a bright, buzzy room. Owners Raegan Steinberg (chef) and Alex Cohen channel deli comfort with modern polish; expect lines on weekends and pace accordingly.
Satay Brothers - 3721 Notre-Dame St W, Montreal, Quebec H4C 1P8
Singapore-inspired street food energy — laksa, satay, papaya salad, steamed buns — in a lively room that grew from the brothers’ Atwater Market stall to a full restaurant on Notre-Dame Ouest. Run by siblings Alex and Mat Winnicki; evenings fill quickly, so arrive early or expect a wait.
