
Chez José Café
Thirty years on Avenue Duluth and Chez José Café still reads, from everything regulars and longtime Plateau residents report, like a place that got it right early and saw no reason to complicate things.
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The best 6 restaurants for grill in Montreal — curated by TastyPals editors.
The best grill restaurants in Montreal are Chez José Café, Ma Poule Mouillée, Ferreira Café, and more. Start with Chez José Café if you want the strongest overall first pick.

This guide covers the highest-rated restaurants for grill in Montreal, sorted by Google rating and editorial judgment.



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Thirty years on Avenue Duluth and Chez José Café still reads, from everything regulars and longtime Plateau residents report, like a place that got it right early and saw no reason to complicate things.
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