BYOW: An Excellent Side Order

ONE THING MONTREAL doesn’t lack in is a great selection of restaurants. Montreal offers such a diverse range of cuisine. From Asian to Mediterranean you will never get bored.

I have to say there is nothing better than getting a bang for your buck, this is why I always prefer going to one of the great BYOW. The great part is that you are not limited on your choices; you simply can bring one of your own wines or stop at an SAQ nearby before heading to the restaurant.

Restaurants have such high mark ups for their wines so if you are trying to save every penny like me BYOW restaurants will make your wallet happy. If you want to splurge on your birthday or you have someone to impress then go for it, but for those nights where you simply want to enjoy a great meal and not break the bank, BYOW restaurants are a great option. It was said that BYOW restaurants were not up to pare and not as upscale as other restaurant but this has changed. Take the "Etat-Major" in Hochelaga for example, the food is just as good as any other reputable restaurant in Montréal and you can enjoy your wine of choice.

At the end of the day your priority will help you make a decision. I prefer getting a great meal for a great price. The food taste so much better that way and you get to drink your favourite wine!

So stay tuned for my next posts! I will visit a few Montreal's own BYOW restaurants and share my findings.

M.M.

photo credit: http://chicago.metromix.com/stories/4093-chicago-s-byob-restaurants-guide