68 Montreal dates: an idea for every STM station

Montreal is a beautiful city in which to be in love. Not only is the city itself simpy gorgeous, it is packed with top date ideas: from fantastic restos to inviting terrasses to lively bars. In fact, the only problem is settling on just one idea out of many great ones! Happily, EliteSingles is ready to help you narrow it down.

We’ve made a map based around the STM subway stations – with one amazing date idea for each stop (yes, all 68 of them!). From old favourites to new hangouts, now you’ll never be more than a short train ride away from a truly great date in Montreal.

What to do in Montreal: date ideas near the STM subway

When we made our STM map, we tried to follow a certain set of rules. The first was that all date ideas must be within walking distance. Thus, from Laval to Longueuil and everywhere in between, all our date ideas are a maximum of 15 mins from their relevant stations.

The second rule was that all the date suggestions must be for genuinely enjoyable destinations. To help us decide what makes a ‘good date’, we went for sheer popularity. At the time of publication, every Montreal date idea in our map scored an average of 4 stars or higher when its rankings on Yelp, TripAdvisor and Google Maps were averaged. (OK, so we had go with a 3.8/3.9 for certain stops at the end of each line!).

Third, we wanted our selections to appeal to a lot of dating styles – which calls for diversity. Rather than just picking bars, or fun date ideas, we opted for a range of ideas to suit all tastes and budgets. (we’ve even colour coded our map to make it clear!) Now all you have to do is click the map to find a great date idea in your part of Montreal –or keep reading to find out what makes each place a winner.

Please note, this list is up to date as of October 2018

We’ve also made a street map that pinpoints each idea – scroll to the end of the article to find it, or click here to open it!

Orange Line

Cote-Vertu: Elounda (4.2). Good for: Greek cuisine, fresh grilled seafood
Du Collège: Parc Beaudet (4.5). Good for: Picnics, wildlife spotting
De la Savane: Rib ‘N Reef Steakhouse* (4). Good for: Steak dinners, fresh seafood
Namur: Kodimoto Sushi (4.7). Good for: Specialty sushi, taro fries
Plamondon: Thanjai Restaurant (4.2). Good for: Indian cuisine, warm ambience
Cote-Sainte-Catherine: Segal Centre (4.8). Good for: Yiddish theatre, indie cinema
Snowdon: Snowdon Deli (4.6). Good for: New York deli sandwiches, kosher treats
Villa-Maria: Sushi Yakimono (4.1). Good for: Japanese elegance, interesting sushi
Vendôme: Pick Thai (4.4). Good for: Pad Thai, exotic elegance
Place-Saint-Henri: Lachine Canal (5). Good for: Charming walks/cycling, canal views
Lionel-Groulx: Joe Beef (4.4). Good for: Romantic terrasse, fine meat and seafood
Georges-Vanier: Chez Sophie (4.5). Good for: patio dining, Mediterranean cuisine
Lucien-l’Allier: Da Vinci (4.1). Good for: Homemade gnocchi, Italian elegance
Bonaventure: Le Bureau Bar Tapas (4). Good for: Sharing plates, cocktails
Square-Victoria-Oaci: Accords*(4.1). Good for: Locally sourced dishes, food/wine matching
Place d’Armes: Maison Christian Faure (4.5). Good for: Sweet treats, wonderful pastries
Champ-de-Mars: Robin Square (4.6). Good for: Cozy intimacy, elegant comfort food
Berri-Uqam: Theatre Sainte Catherine* (4.4). Good for: Stand-up comedy, performing arts
Sherbrooke: Saint Sushi Bar (4.5). Good for: Gourmet sushi, tasting menu
Mont-Royal: Bar Plan-B (4.3). Good for: terrace drinks, clever cocktails
Saint-Laurier: Fous Desserts (4.5). Good for: Divine pastries, artesian chocolates
Rosemont: Restaurant Gus (4.5). Good for: French food with-a-twist, relaxed romance
Beaubien: Senthé (4.8). Good for: Exotic teas, relaxing dates
Jean-Talon: Le Pourvoyeur (3.8) Good for: Weekend brunch, terrasse relaxation
Jarry: Café Oui Mais Non (4.6). Good for: Quirky coffees, first dates
Crémazie: Le Coq Rico (4.2). Good for: Portuguese cuisine, terrasse dining
Sauvé: Martini Pizzeria (4.1). Good for: Authentic pizza, casual Italian charm
Henri-Bourassa: Cafe Le Petit Flore (4.5). Good for: Light French fare, good wine selection
Cartier: Parc Ahuntsic (4.5). Good for: Outdoor dates, winter skating
De La Concorde: Boulangerie Patisserie La Concorde (4). Good for: Baked treats, pastries
Montmorency: Maison des Arts de Laval (4.5). Good for: Live perfomances, comedy, music

Blue Line

Snowdon: Snowdon Deli (4.6). Good for: New York deli sandwiches, kosher treats
Cote-des-Neiges: St Joseph’s Oratory of Mt Royal (4.6) Arty dates, stunning gardens
Université de Montréal: Restaurant Ermitage (4.7). Good for: Russian cuisine, elegance
Edouard Montpetit: Parc Pratt (4.5). Good for: Picnics, urban tranquility
Outremont: Theatre Rialto* (4.8). Good for: Vintage glamour, live music
Acadie: Bombay Mahal (4). Good for: Indian specialties, BYOB
Parc: Dispatch Coffee (4.6). Good for: Peaceful terrasse, on-site roasted coffee
De Castelnau: Parc Jarry (4.5). Good for: skating, outdoor relaxation
Jean-Talon: Le Pourvoyeur (3.8) Good for: Weekend brunch, terrasse relaxation
Fabre: Chez Chose (4.5). Good for: Tapas sharing, chef’s table
D’iberville: Cinema Beaubien (4.6). Good for: Independent films, art deco elegance
Saint Michel: Parc François-Perreault (4.3). Good for: Summer swimming, winter sports

Green Line

Angrignon: Parc Angrignon (4.2). Good for: Beautiful park walks, barbeques
Monk: Théâtre Paradoxe* (4.3). Good for: Dinner theatre, live music
Verdun: Maison de Rhé Cha Noir (4.6). Good for: Cosy atmosphere, tasty teas
De l’église: Station W (4.6). Good for: Divine coffee, terrasse ambience
LaSalle: BENELUX @rueWellington (4.3). Good for: carft beer, beer/chocolate tastings
Charlevoix: Restaurant Machiavelli (4). Good for: Summer terrasse, cozy intimacy
Lionel-Groulx: Joe Beef (4.4). Good for: Romantic terrasse, fine meat and seafood
Atwater: Imadake (4.1). Good for: Japanese isakaya, tapas plates
Guy-Concordia: Parc du Mont-Royal (4.5). Good for: Beautiful views, outdoor ambience
Peel: Hurley’s Irish Pub (4.1). Good for: Relaxed dates, live music
McGill: Salon de thé Chai Tea Lounge (4.5). Good for: Macarons, large tea selection
Place-des-Arts: Place des Arts (4.5). Good for: Live music, live comedy
Saint-Laurent: Bouillon Bilk* (4.6). Good for: Beautiful French meals, minimalist chic
Berri-Uqam: Theatre Sainte Catherine* (4.4). Good for: Stand-up comedy, performing arts
Beaudry: Comptoir Lyonnais (4.3). Good for: Old-world charm, French cuisine
Papineau: Les Coudes Sur la Table (4.6). Good for: French romance, candlelit ambience
Frontenac: Café Touski (4.1). Good for: Tasty brunch, large garden
Préfontaine: Labarake (3.8). Good for: Craft cocktails, outdoor dining
Joliette: Château Dufresne (4.1). Good for: Montreal history, pretty architecture
Pie-ix: Montreal Botanical Gardens (4.5). Good for: Stunning gardens, lesiurely dates
Viau: Biodome de Montreal (3.9). Good for: Plants and animals, rainy day dates
Assomption: Beni Hana Teppanyaki (4). Good for: Group dates, interactive dates
Cadillac: Le Saint-Jacques (4.2). Good for: Italian charm, patio dining
Langelier: Kazumi Sushi Lounge (4.3). Good for: Innovative sushi, beautiful presentation
Radisson: La Dinette Montreal-est (5). Good for: Delicious brunch, coffee
Honoré-Beaugrand: Station Vu (5). Good for: French cinema, arthouse films

Yellow Line

Longeuil-Universite-de-Sherbrook: Tutti Frutti (4.3). Good for: Brunch and lunch dates
Jean-Drapeau: Parc Jean Drapeau (4.3). Good for: Levis tower views, island charm
Berri-Uqam: Theatre Sainte Catherine* (4.4). Good for: Stand-up comedy, performing arts

Please note, Montreal date ideas marked with a * are venues where booking in advance is strongly recommended. The numbers refer to the average ranking across Yelp, TripAdvisor and Google Maps for each date.

If you have questions about these date ideas or suggestion of your own, please comment below or write to us at [email protected]