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| - Liverpool House is a real treat to visit. Owned by the same proprietors of Joe Beef, Liverpool House follows the same tried and true formula: a distinctly Canadian decor--canoes, moose memorabilia, and a woodsy motif with a touch of industrial, mid-century modern-a chalkboard menu, bubbly waitstaff, and freshly prepared food. I have never had anything even remotely bad to eat here and I've always left LH satisfied beyond compare.
Liverpool House has much more of an emphasis on seafood than its distinctly 'beefy' Joe Beef counterpart. In fact, the most treasured dish on the menu is the Lobster spaghetti which, while pricey ($50 for the entree), is incredibly tasty and chalked full of significantly sized lobster pieces that have been marinated in a cream-based sauce that can only be described as orgasmic. Sex for the mouth, er, sex for the taste buds is more like it! I also had--albeit a few months ago now--the best salad I have ever had in my life at Liverpool House. It was called the 'salade d'hiver,' which is why I question if it is available all year 'round. But this salad was the freshest, fluffiest, and most satisfying salad I've ever had. period. And I don't 'do' salad. Liverpool is also one of the best spots for oysters west of Le Bremner. The oysters are 'fresh to death,' quite literally, and will impress even the most demanding palate.
Now this might just be me but I always find myself making friends with my fellow diners. The cozy environment--and the liberal pours of the waitstaff--makes for an incredibly social dining experience. Les Montrealais and tourists alike will find themselves at home amidst foodies and diners who appreciate some of the best quality foodstuffs in Montreal (and Canada, for that matter). Allez. You must, if you're from out of town as this is a truly authentic Canadian dining experience. But be forewarned, the reason this review is not five stars is because the bills at up quickly at this joint and you'll be hard-pressed to leave without a tab around $150/pp if you order an appetizer, an entree, and a glass of wine.
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