Schwartz's was recommended by a friend as a "to do" while visiting Montreal. We had to stand on line about 15 minutes before we were seated. Not too difficult a wait. Place was pretty small may 50 seats. The menu is limited but the "smoked meat" is what anyone comes to schwartz's for. It was really really good. I ordered the fries & smoked meat sandwich which is comparable to pastrami. Fatty goodness.
People don't go to this place for the atmosphere, you go for the smoked meat. And it was well worth the $10 buck cab ride from my hotel to check out a food institution in Montreal.