Classy yet unpretentious,N sur Mackaykeeps its head down, focusing heavily on great cocktails yet without ostentation. Note: it’s a bar, and there’s not really a food program. Open until 3 a.m. daily.

Korean fried chicken, jigae stews, japchae noodles and more reign at this low-key Mackay street Korean spot. Open until 10 p.m. daily (closed Wednesday).

Relatively fast and casual but still a decent spot for a sit-down meal,Garage Beiruthas garnered a following for juicy Lebanese-style grill and garlic and tahini-laden mezzes. Open until 10 p.m. Tuesday to Sunday.

This DIY barbecue chain is a big deal in its Japanese motherland, and after various expansions across North America,it set up shop in Montrealin 2017. The schtick is to order marinated beef (or other meats) and have them delivered to the table to cook as desired, but there’s karaage, gyoza, and more, for those who prefer that their food arrives cooked. Open until 10:30 p.m. daily (11:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday).

One of few Toronto imports to really, truly get a solid foothold in the Montreal market,Kintondoes affordable ramen with chicken or noodle broth (there’s the option of ordering it rich, with added back fat), with classic toppings like nori or egg, and some more gimmicky choices like Swiss cheese.

The vast beer selection atthis Crescent Street brewpubis the primary draw, making it great for an affordable drink in a slightly grungy space. The mostly pub-style food menu is fine, but it’s much better as a bar than an eatery. Open until 3 a.m. daily (kitchen closes at 11 p.m.)

Montreal’s go-tohigh-end Portuguese restaurant已經做得很好的海鮮和優秀的烤嗎meats for over two decades on Peel — and if you head after 10 p.m., it’s $30 for an appetizer and a main. Open every night until 11 p.m. (10 p.m. Sunday), and for weekday lunch.

This half-century old diner and burger spot is something of an institution, and a pre- or post-hockey favourite: burgers are the go-to here, but they have a range of sandwiches, barbecue chicken and more. Open until 10 p.m. most weeknights, midnight on Friday-Saturday.

Is McLean’s a culinary destination? Absolutely not. It’s just a fantastically friendly watering hole, mercifully free of the hordes of drunken students that can plague nearby Peel Pub (or there are at least fewer of them). Open until 3 a.m. daily.

Those who thought Boustan had the shawarma game all locked up downtown are wrong: Shawarmaz has emerged as a worthy competitor for shredded rotisserie meat wrapped up in a pita or on a platter. Easily the most fast-food leaning option on this map, it’s open until 1 a.m. daily (3 a.m. Friday and Saturday).

Hearty meals like mussels and bangers and mash straddle the line between homey and upscale at this90-year-old stalwart. The neat and fairly classic cocktail list combined with a gorgeous interior also makes it a worthy spot for a nightcap or pre-game drink. Open until midnight daily.

For some, it’s the city’s top Italian restaurant, and in any case, it’s one of Montreal’s best venues, period.Nora Graymight not be hoity-toity in atmosphere but a reservation is highly recommended for its on-point wine service and seasonal Italian fare.