Foxy Montreal

Foxy sits on Notre Dame Ouest, a position that places it well south of the museum district and a twenty-five-minute walk from the commercial bustle of Sainte-Catherine Street. The restaurant holds the no. 82 spot on the 2024 Canada's 100 Best list. Its register is smart and elegant, leaning into a formal, contemporary French kitchen that remains distinct from the bistro culture found closer to the city’s major landmarks.

Choosing Foxy over the more crowded options near the Musée des beaux-arts de Montréal is a tactical move. While the rest of the city flocks to the central tourist corridors, you come here for the specific, disciplined focus of the cooking. The room runs dressier than its neighbours, creating a environment that prioritizes the table over the transit of the street outside. It is for those who prefer their contemporary dining without the frantic pace of the city’s main thoroughfares.