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- Mont-Tremblant Village
- BeaverTails
- Bistro Au Grain de Café
- Bullseye Salloon & Grill
- Cafe Johannsen
- Casey’s Resto-Bar
- Coco Pazzo Restaurant
- Fat Mardis
- Fluide Juice Bar
- Gypsy
- La Forge Bistro-Bar & Grill
- La Maison de la Crêpe
- La Savoie
- Laurent Louis
- Le Grand Manitou
- Le P’tit Caribou
- Microbrasserie La Diable
- Nansen Lounge
- Ô Wok
- Pizzatéria
- Resto-Bar Le Shack
- SoCal Kitchen
- Starbucks
- St-Hubert Express
- Windigo
- Ya'OOO Pizza Bar
- WHAT TO DO in Mont-Tremblant
If there’s one thing you have to do while visiting Québec’s Mont-Tremblant village, it’s eat. Indulgently. The pedestrian village is a cornucopia of foodie pleasures that will appeal to every palate. But not all restaurant adventures are created equally, so let us help you put your taste buds front and centre and avoid trial and error.
Mont-Tremblant Village
One of the best things about staying in the Mont-Tremblant village in Québec, Canada, is flying in or parking your vehicle at the hotel and walking everywhere. But the last thing you want to do with a hungry family in tow is to wander aimlessly, wondering which restaurants are worth your time.
Having been to Tremblant numerous times, both with and without our children, we’ve eaten just about everywhere—and had both very good and not-so-very-good foodie experiences. Here’s our alphabetical guide to many of the village’s restaurants:
BeaverTails
$ | Lower Village
Such a quintessential Canadian treat! Think oval-shaped flatbread-style fried dough pastry covered in your choice of toppings — like a simple lemon and sugar combo or a more indulgent salted caramel concoction. Mmm-mmm good.
Bistro Au Grain de Café
$ | Upper Village
Think Starbucks but with even fancier coffees and ultra-fresh pastries set in a French bistro atmosphere. Perfect for a quick breakfast or midday snack, but very little seating if you plan to stay. The almond croissant is flaky perfection and I love the matcha green tea lattés here. And be sure to “pin” your hometown on the felt map inside; see if you can find my tiny town of Courtice, Ontario (east of Toronto) that I pinned there during our first visit!
Bullseye Salloon & Grill
$$$ | Upper Village
This steakhouse has a great kids’ menu and offers enough variety to satisfy even the pickiest eater. My favourite dish here is the escargot, which comes drizzled in sizzling cheese. The beef rib and filet mignon skewers are also worth a try.
Cafe Johannsen
$ | Upper Village
If we’re skiing with friends, this is where we like to meet for a quick coffee break. This cafe is steps from the gondola so it’s easy for even Tremblant newbies to find, and happens to serve up quick nosh too. Be prepared for a lineup.
Casey’s Resto-Bar
$$ | Lower Village
Throw out everything you think you know about this Canadian chain restaurant—or chain restaurants in general—and just trust me on this: the food is beyond good at this location. (Have the beef rib, because OMG, and definitely indulge in the chocolate cake for dessert.) There’s an extensive kids menu, portions are plentiful and there’s no need to get gussied up. Casey’s also has a huge patio, perfect for good-weather drinks and people-watching.
Coco Pazzo Restaurant
$$$ | Mid-Village
If you needed the perfect excuse to wear your fur-trimmed vest and “dressy” UGG boots to dinner, this is it. Although children are welcome, if yours aren’t accustomed to sitting quietly in a restaurant and they demand dinners consisting of nugget-like morsels, you may want to save this for a date night. The chef will make his own version of delectable chicken strips for your kids—good luck not eating them yourself!
Fat Mardis
$$ | Upper Village
Although I wouldn’t take my kids to Fat Mardis, it’s perfect for grabbing a beer and watching sports after a long day out on the mountain. Just don’t be surprised if a bachelor party shows up.
Fluide Juice Bar
$ | Mid-Village
If you forego the free cabriolet ride between the lower and upper villages, you’ll walk right past Fluide. This is your spot for real juice made in a blender right before your eyes and freshly squeezed lemonade. Ask nicely and they’ll split a single juice order into more than one cup so your kids can share. You can’t go wrong with strawberry-banana.
Gypsy
$$$ | Mid-Village
If you’re staying at Le Westin, opt for the breakfast at Gypsy to start your day right. It’s a step up from the typical continental hotel breakfast with a made-to-order omelette station. Bottomless coffee never hurts either. Come in whatever you’re wearing for the day during breakfast, but feel free to dress up a little for the tapas dinner here where the sharing plates are perfect for two. If you don’t order the duck wings, you’re missing out.
La Forge Bistro-Bar & Grill
$$$ | Upper Village
La Forge isn’t our favourite joint. While it’s great that you can come-as-you-are, the service is very slow—the worst we’ve ever experienced anywhere in the village. And the food is, in general, nothing to write home about. But your kids will find classics like chicken nuggets and fries here and be happy. Once they’re actually fed, that is. Be careful with substitutions and confirm any surcharges while you’re ordering so you don’t get a surprise when the bill comes.
La Maison de la Crêpe
$$ | Lower Village
Crêpes work for breakfast, lunch or dinner when there are sweet or savoury options. This tiny restaurant cooks up the best crêpes and stuffs them full of goodness. Half-portions are available as part of a more limited kids’ menu, too. (Hint: the Chococo, drizzled with a homemade Nutella-like sauce, is always a hit.)
La Savoie
$$$ | Mid-Village
My kids are just slightly too picky for La Savoie, but if yours are adventurous eaters, bring them along—just be sure to make a reservation well in advance for this petit restaurant that serves up traditional raclette and fondue. We’re talking imported cheese from La Savoie, France, melting right on your table thanks to a heated contraption that looks oddly like a bear trap. A must.
Laurent Louis
$$$ | Mid-Village
Hands down, our favorite dress-up restaurant in the entire village. Interesting, carefully prepared cuisine that’s got French flair nailed but appreciates North American portion-size expectations. There’s no kids’ menu, but we ordered the steak and frites for ours to share and it arrived on two plates without even asking. And it earned four thumbs up. Laurent Louis gets my top marks for pure indulgence.
Le Grand Manitou
$ | Summit
If your tummies rumble at the top of the mountain, this is really your only option without heading nearly 3,000 feet down. It’s not particularly notable, but it’s inexpensive and has enough variety that every member of your family should find something acceptable. Plus, it serves wine.
Le P’tit Caribou
$$ | Mid-Village
With a massive renovation now under its belt, this bar-scene staple in the village is open for business again and it has a stunning patio overlooking the lake. Although it’s more a watering hole than eatery, you’ll be able to find tasty bar food throughout the day and evening. Fun, but probably not where I’d bring my kids.
Microbrasserie La Diable
$$ | Lower Village
For delicious homemade burgers, this is a winner for the whole family. There’s plenty of seating and service is quick. But don’t venture too far beyond burgers or you’ll likely be disappointed. Gourmet fare is not La Diable’s forté. For the 18+ crowd, do the craft beer flight—it’s free!
Nansen Lounge
$$$ | Upper Village
Come dressed as casually as you like or even step right off the mountain in your ski duds to eat. Feel like throwing on a fabulous dress? That works too. We’re talking outstanding food matched only by the service and a great wine list to boot. Everything tastes great at Nansen Lounge. Everything. Even the kids’ meals are drool-worthy. I strongly recommend the seafood chowder for you and the grilled cheese for the kids.
Ô Wok
$$ | Lower Village
Enjoy Chinese food, but with a modern twist? You’ll love Ô Wok. The space is small but the flavour is big. My 8-year-old son is my pickier eater of the two and would have a tougher time here finding something he liked, but kids with bold palates can ask for less spicy versions of whatever’s listed on the menu. Our fave dish is the General Tao chicken. Phad thai fans might enjoy the version here, which isn’t tomato-based like so many phad thai dishes in North America.
Pizzatéria
$$ | Mid-Village
A family favourite. Thin-crust artisan-style pizzas, awesome salads, yummy desserts, reasonable prices—what more do you need?
Resto-Bar Le Shack
$$ | Upper Village
No visit to Tremblant is complete without Le Shack. The kids love it as much as we do, which may have something to do with the milkshakes they serve. Kid-friendly fare abounds here. And if you eat one thing in Québec, let it be poutine; Le Shack’s pulled pork version is so good we order it every single visit — even if they no longer serve it in the cast iron pans.
SoCal Kitchen
$$$ | Mid-Village
This upscale-casual eatery is famous for its fresh, local ingredients, North American-sourced oysters and laid-back vibe. Our kids will argue that the best French fries in the world are served here; don’t believe the Trip Advisor reviews—the food is very, very good. The tuna tatake will make you weep. And if the black cod is on the menu, trust me — order it. It’s melt-in-your-mouth YUMazing.
Starbucks
$ | Lower Village
It finally happened — Starbucks set up shop in the Tremblant village. Prices aren’t inflated like they can be in some tourist spots, but service here is slower than what you may be used to at home.
St-Hubert Express
$ | Upper Village
The closest thing you can get to fast food in the village, featuring rotisserie chicken and its famous dipping sauce. Kids meals are served in fun packaging, and you’ll be in and out in no time, ensuring you leave yourselves plenty of time for adventure.
Windigo
$$$ | Upper Village
Are you searching for the Sunday brunch buffet to end all buffets? This is it. And the Fairmont has just done a massive renovation on both the space itself and the brunch menu. It’s better than ever! Come very hungry and ready to indulge in the village’s most robust breakfast. Kids five and under are free, older kids are half price.
Ya’OOO Pizza Bar
$$ | Mid-Village
Tucked along the sidelines of the action within Tremblant’s mid-village, you’ll find some pretty fantastic pizza. There’s always a special of the day, and pizza comes loaded with toppings. We recommend the “Tremblant” pizza! Although you can dine in, many families opt to get their pizza to go and take it down to the pond just a few steps beyond Ya’OOO’s back door, where you’ll find picnic tables and plenty of ducks to watch.
WHAT TO DO in Mont-Tremblant
Of course, eating aside, you’re spending time at Mont-Tremblant because it’s an activity gold mine. Whether it’s a list of Tremblant’s summer activities—think zip-lining, dune buggies, Euro-bungee—or things to do in winter—because there’s so much more than just skiing—Traveling Mom Sarah Pittard and I have you covered.
The only thing left to do is figure out how long you can stay. My tip? As long as you can. Read these tips for family travel to Mont-Tremblant before you go.
Bon voyage!
Rachel says
We are thinking of going Presidents day and staying at Hotel Quintessence with our 5yr old. Any thoughts on that week or hotel? Also, if you rent ski’s, do you generally just go through Tremblant or are there other outfitters?
Additionally, can you recommend a good spot to pick up water and snacks on the way to the hotel from YUL? Thanks.
Andrea Traynor, Indulgent SheBuysTravel says
What a wonderful choice for a long weekend! I haven’t personally stayed at Quintessence yet, but it looks to be the epitome of luxury. The main downside is that it’s probably the farthest you can get in the village from all of the action. You’ll have a bit of a walk ahead of you to make it to the cabriolet each day to bring you up to the upper village where the gondola is, and the cabriolet shuts down each day around 4:30pm so it would be a bit of a trek for you to get back to your hotel in the evening if you decide to dine in the upper village. This would be no problem for adults but I suspect you’d be carrying your 5yo a fair bit! One thing you’d definitely want to do is keep your skis and poles in the Valet Ski near the gondola so you only have to get them up the hill on day one and back down on your last day. It will be busy that weekend because it’s also Family Day in Canada, but Tremblant on the weekends is always busy so you might not notice the difference from any other stay that involves the weekend. It is not so crowded that the hill isn’t manageable or anything, but the line for the gondola on a Saturday mid-morning can be a bit of a wait. If you can go Monday-Friday and avoid the weekends, you will face fewer lines and less traffic on the mountain. If you’re coming by plane, your shuttle is not likely going to allow a stop from the airport to the hotel. If you have a private driver, that’s another thing! I’m sure the driver would be able to make the best reco. But you can always get water and snacks in the village once you arrive. There is a really good convenience store in the lower village). Enjoy!
Emilie DiTizio says
Staying at Le Westin for 4 nights over Christmas – have never been to Tremblant. Traveling with husband who doesn’t ski, and 4 adult kids in their 20’s who do (as do I). With only 4 dinners, which would you recommend? We like to switch off from fancy to casual, but always want great food (unfortunately we have high standards), even if it’s a burger, and don’t mind paying for it. Also, was choosing between Le Westin and Sommet Des Nieges as we like to share suites when we travel. Have you stayed at these and which do you prefer?
On a separate note, reading your profile, do you have any places to recommend we travel in June/July? We need a little adventure for the 2 older ones (26 & 27), and nightlife for the younger ones (21 & 22). We’ve exhausted the Caribbean and Mexico.
Andrea Traynor, Indulgent SheBuysTravel says
Hi! I am so excited for you to experience Tremblant. Yes, I have stayed at both of those properties and I would go with Le Westin. The family suites are incredible and you won’t be disappointed. For dinners, I’d suggest doing the traditional raclette at La Savoie (not the fondue – do the raclette!); a dinner at the Fairmont (not the all you can eat – the actual menu…sit by the tubing hill to watch all the fun from your table) — those are your fancier options. For casual, the burgers at Le Shack come highly recommended by my burger-loving husband who WILL NOT HAVE frozen patties. For the fourth and also casual, it would be a toss-up between Pizzateria and O Work, depending on what you’re into…
As for your summer trip, that timing with the ages of your kids, why not hit up Spain? I have a couple of posts on SheBuysTravel and HuffPost Canada about Madrid and Ibiza (ignore the target audiences…these spots work for everyone!). I did both inside of a week and it was an amazing trip with a huge variety of activities, attractions, etc.