Boulevard Saint-Laurent restaurant Main Deli has closed its doors for the last time, according to reports. The Montreal smoked meat purveyor's website no longer functions. Google has labelled the restaurant "permanently closed."
Whether you prefer biting into a fatty or a lean sandwich, skipping the pickle or asking for extra, getting it with a side of 'slaw or nah there's no denying that Montreal smoked meat is an iconic dish.
Smoked meat is the quintessential Montreal delicacy next to poutine and bagels, of course and the city is thriving with restaurants that have mastered the dish. But when your taste buds are calling for the iconic meal, landing on the right spot can often become the hardest part. Luckily, we're making things easy for you with a list of best-reviewed spots across Montreal, based on Google Maps data. Here are the top 10 spots to get your smoked meat on.
Schwarz's Deli knows it has been on everyone's map when they think of smoked meat in Montreal, basically forever or almost 100 years, anyway. It also knows that when it turns 100, that party better be big. The restaurant’s centenary may be five years from now, but plans have already started taking shape, including red-carpet festivities, free food and a huge media circus (especially if stakeholders like Céline Dion show up).