Smoked meat is the quintessential Montreal delicacy — alongside poutine and bagels, of course — and the city thrives on restaurants that master the dish. But when your taste buds are craving the iconic dish, landing in the right place can often become the hardest part.
Luckily, we make it easy for you with a list of the top rated places throughout Montreal, based on Google Maps data. Here are the top 10 places to get your smoked meats.
Bon appetit!
Where: 3895, boul. Saint Laurent, Montreal, QC
Why you must go: “This is a must-do dining experience when in Montreal. The meat is marinated for 10 days before being smoked for 12 hours and stewed for four hours. The result is the juiciest smoked meat sandwich recommend the rye bread and pickle,” wrote one Google reviewer.
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Jarry smoked meat
Where: 6549, rue Jarry E., Saint-Léonard, QC
Why you must go: “Best smoked meat ever. Not too salty, meat has a range of greasiness, bread has a shelf life but minimal,” reads this Google review.
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Dunn is famous
Where: 1249, rue Metcalfe, Montréal, QC
Why you must go: “If you want a filling, delicious, hearty meal, great service and a relaxed but welcoming atmosphere, definitely come to Dunn’s. I came here and tried the smoked beef sandwich with sauerkraut and mustard sauce .” explained a satisfied customer.
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Reuben’s Deli & Steakhouse
Where: 1116, rue Sainte-Catherine O., Montréal, QC
Why you must go: “Gorgeous dinners, great portions, great service. My dad was over the moon with his smoked meats,” reads a Google Maps review.
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Le Roi du smoked meat
Where: 6705, rue St-Hubert, Montréal, QC
Why you must go: “Nice old-fashioned family meal that serves cured meats, and the menu also has a variety of options, like Greek souvlaki, pizza, spaghetti, etc,” wrote one Google reviewer.
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Chennoy’s delicatessen
Where: 3616.boul. Saint-Jean, Dollard-des-Ormeaux, QC
Why You Need To Go: “Old school diner with a classic menu and a nostalgic feel. Try both types of smoked meat, find your new favorite,” wrote one satisfied customer.
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main deli
Where: 3864, boul. Saint Laurent, Montreal, QC
Why you must go: “The smoked beef sandwiches were excellent. They are tasty and not salty. The price is affordable. I recommended to my friends to go there the next day,” says a Google review.
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Lester’s Deli
Where: 1057, Av. Bernard, Montreal, QC
Why you must go: “Lester’s Deli is a really nice place to visit. We tried the smoked meat sandwich (of course!) and it was very good,” reads a review on Google.
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Achoura Deli
Where: 3912, boul. Dagenais O, Laval, QC
Why you must go: “If you want to try Montreal smoked meat sandwiches, this is your place. The food was incredibly delicious and full of flavor,” wrote one Google reviewer.
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Bygs smoked meat
Where: 203, rue Ste Marie, Terrebonne, QC
Why you must go: “The smoked meat is delicious and fresh. The sandwich is really meaty for every dish that even I, as a meat lover, have barely been able to eat it all,” wrote one satisfied customer.
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