Dining Al Fresco, Montreal Rooftops and Terraces for Summer 2020

When thousands of locals are fed up of staying in but scared of going out, what’s the best solution? It seems that terraces and rooftop Montreal bars and restos are a popular choice. “Go Al Fresco” Is what locals are saying. Al Fresco means “in the cool air”. With the recent mini outbreaks inside popular restos and bars across the globe, medical specialists are encouraging people to opt for picnics, terraces or roof tops where there is better air circulation to minimize Coivid-19 risk. Some other suggestions from medical professionals are:

Wear a mask when using elevators, stairs, washrooms or paying inside to protect others.
Wash hands before and after using everything. Bring gel incase they are low/out.
Try and stick to your hood, and use your own washroom before going out.
Ensure staff has masks. Visors can be even worse than nothing by aiming airflow down to plates!
Spy the disinfecting efforts of those at the tables before you, was there a spray and wipe down?

We spoke to 5 Montreal restaurants and bars that are taking the Covid-19 risk seriously and have adapted to their new-normal in creative and strict protocol ways. We feel good about navigating those determined to wine & dine Al Fresco their way… do not consider this LIST Covid-19 proof, you take some level of risk the moment you leave your house. It is up to you to stay informed and be respectful of your contact with vulnerable people.

LES FILLETTE

Indoor dining? No.
Social distanced terrace? yes.
Take out available? yes. Very affordable Cantine Style menu.
Disinfects tables? yes.
Masked staff? yes.
Hours: We are open Thursday to Sunday 12h-to sunset (or later if people are in the mood..)
Addy: 1226 Avenue Van Horne

Perché

Indoor dining? No.
Social distanced terrace? yes.
Take out available? Yes but not a focus.
Disinfects tables? Yes.
Masked staff? NEXT LEVEL: Mask, goggles, visor! Speaking of which, our sister restos have the exact same protocol: (Terrasse Place d’Armes, Terrasse sur l’Auberge, Terrasse Nelligan, Terrasse William Gray and Terrasse Jardin du Vieux-Port Steakhouse)
Hours: 7 days a week (Mon/Fri 4pm to 11pm + Sat/Sun 11am to 11pm)
Addy: 153 rue St-Amable

SANTROPOL

Indoor dining? No.
Social distanced terrace? yes.
Take out available? We are open as a takeout picnic style only. The terrace is definitely open for picnicking and or Parc Jeanne Mance across the street.
Disinfects tables? yes.
Masked staff? NEXT LEVEL: Masked staff even outdoors.
Hours: We are now open from 11h to 21h Wednesday to Monday. We are closed Tuesday.
Addy: 3990 St-Urbain

BORIS BISTRO

Indoor dining? No.
Social distanced terrace? yes.
Take out available? Yes and if you buy a bottle of wine, the second plate is FREE! check take-out menu here.
Disinfects tables? yes.
Masked staff? NEXT LEVEL: Masked staff even outdoors.
Hours: M-W noon until 9pm, T-F noon until 10pm, Saturday 5-10pm, Sunday CLOSED.
Addy: 465, rue McGill

TOUK

Indoor dining? Yes. Very socially distanced renovations.
Social distanced terrace? Yes.
Take out available? Yes and if you buy a bottle of wine, the second plate is FREE! check take-out menu here.
Disinfects tables? Yes.
Masked staff? Yes.
Hours: W-Sat 3-11pm Sunday CLOSED.
Addy: 351 Place d’Youville

If you are REALLY missing indoor fine-dining, we do have 1 option so far for you that we feel is really EXTRA… escape to EPICURE LAND… if you have other Montreal rooftop bars or restaurants or Montreal terraces to share with us that you will would be worth a mention, DM us on insta @BestkeptMTL