Unusual Restaurants

Once in a while, we all like to experience something different. Here are listed a few restaurant places in Montreal that are known to be everything but the usual. Don’t hesitate to contact us if you know other places. Thanks.

The Spirit Lounge

This vegetarian restaurant has delicious, interesting, and memorable food. I still remember that mushroom soup… mmmm yum. But what I remember most of all is the ambiance, decor, and energy of this place. It’s located in a shady part of town, with a front door that is sort of hidden, like you have to have insider information on how to get inside the place. The bizarre decor starts on the outside, and continues throughout. The entryway / waiting area has a bed in it, and you wonder if you’ve accidently wandered into some madman’s basement. Then when you get into the main restaurant area, it’s actually confirmed that the person who decorated this restaurant must be somewhat touched. Religious symbolism abounds, richly colored curtains hanging every which way. All kinds of things to look at and ponder. The food is really delicious! It’s one menu, there are really no choices to make, the cook / owner / server gives you what he’s made for that day. An also, you are asked to finish your dish otherwise you cannot have dessert.

O Noir

For people who like creative ideas, this is a funny one. With the restaurant in complete darkness, you have the pleasure of enjoying a meal and company with friends or family in a new way. Most of the waiters and waitresses are blind, and therefore quite happy to share their experience with seeing people. You choose your menu in the dimly lit lounge area, and then you are led to your table by your server. No one can see you kiss your husband or spill food down your chin. And the anonymity allows people to just break out into off-pitched singing whenever they feel like it. It’s lots of fun! The food is sort of hit or miss. Average, not spectacular. But it’s well worth a visit for the experience!