Restaurant Bonaparte
Restaurant Bonaparte takes full advantage of its French cultural and cuisine heritage. It's decorated with traditional decor: Single white orchids atop delicate white linen adorn the tables while soft light bathes the dining area. Small, quiet tables fill romantic corners perfect for a couple indulging in romance over world-class cuisine. Order from the daily offerings menu (table d'hote) or the full menu (menu d'egustation). Prix fixe selections from the menu d'egustation include lobster bisque seasoned with ginger; duck foie gras cooked terrine style and accompanying apple jelly; shrimp and scallops flavored with vanilla; and grilled salmon, white wine sauce and old fashion mustard. The romantic bistro's impressive wine menu rounds out the meal, and desserts change daily. The choice among three "Atmospheres" ( the "Impératrice," the Green or the Centre Hall) is a Napoleanic touch of old Europe. Choose Green for a very intimate and quiet room.
Restaurant Bonaparte
443 Rue Saint-Francois-Xavier
Montreal, QUÉBEC H2Y 2T1
(514) 844-4368
restaurantbonaparte.ca
Pierre du Calvet
In the heart of Old Montreal (Vieux Montreal) is the historic Pierre du Calvert. Built in 1725 as a family mansion, it's the oldest guest hostelry in Montreal, in addition to being a top romantic restaurant. The Pierre du Calvet is a combination of antique furnishings, brick and mortar and old, exposed timbers. Reds and golds accent the interior. The main room of the house is the Bonsecours, the restaurant, where silk drapes hang from the windows, and a Victorian buffet and chandelier grace the room. A typical table d'hote offering includes roasted quail with wild herbs, Yorkshire pudding, cranberry and ginger sauce, smoked maquerel salad, mini-potatoes with horseradish cream and pan-fried foie gras, brioche maison and winter fruit jam. Entrees include roasted Quebec char, "pilaf" red rice, mushroom consomme, chives and oiled oysters. The wine menu has trophy bottles and an impressive assortment of wines from around the globe. Reservations are recommended.
Pierre du Calvet
405 Bonsecours St., Old-Montreal
Quebec. Canada, H2Y 3C3
(514) 282-1725
(866) 544-1725 (toll-free)
EMail: calvet@pierreducalvet.ca
pierreducalvet.ca
Queen Elizabeth Beaver Club
Considered one of the best restaurants in Canada, the Queen Elizabeth Beaver Club, located in the hotel Queen Elizabeth, offers a romantic and adventurous dining experience. Diners sit in an opulent dining room with crystal chandeliers, delicate hand-woven doilies and linen, all with lush velvet accents. The "Menu Plaisir" allows diners to choose several courses, all served with Sommelier chosen wines. Attention to detail makes this a legendary dining experience, as the stemware is paired with the accompanying wines, dishes and deserts. The service is impeccable, and a soft jazz piano plays frequently in the background. Reservations are highly recommended, and if you are a guest at the hotel, the concierge can make the needed arrangements for a delightful, romantic and bold supper. The Beaver Club has won the distinguished Five Star rating from the Mobile reviews.
Queen Elizabeth Beaver Club
900 Blvd. Rene-Levesque ouest
Montréal, QC H3B 4A5, Canada
(514) 861-3511
Email: info@beaverclub.ca
beaverclub.ca
About The Author
A former Alaskan of 20 years, Eric Coufal now resides in California. He has written for publications including "Outside" and "Backpacker" and has written a book on life in small-town Alaska, "North by Southeast." Coufal attended Syracuse University and was a professional mountain guide and backcountry expedition leader for 18 years. He worked in Russia, Iceland, Greece, Turkey, Belize and much of Alaska.
