Montreal comes alives in the summer months. Restaurants and bars fling open their doors so that patrons may take full advantage of the fleeting warmth. If you're lucky enough to have a birthday between May and September, a Montreal restaurant terrasse (as it's called in this city) is the place to spend it. For this list, we looked at bars and restaurants with a 4 star customer review average or higher with outdoor space that is either located on a ground floor or within a courtyard. These spaces are usually situated behind restaurants (with few exceptions) and feature permanent masonry or landscaping. Stay tuned for a separate list of best rooftop decks! A few of these restaurants and bars include space that can adapt with the weather, closing off in the cold or rain and opening to the exterior for optimal moments. This list accommodates a range of tastes and budgets. There is something for everyone. If you're looking to plan a birthday party or gathering of friends, these are the places to do it! Agrikol Where: 1844 rue Amherst What: Agrikol is a restaurant that serves up "Haitian food! Haitian vibes!" and signature "rum cocktails!" according to its website. The hidden terrasse in back evokes the charm of a Caribbean veranda. View this post on Instagram ↠ the courtyard at Agrikol - so fresh and delightful! 🍹🍹#doubledate #summernights #decor #thatsdarling . . . . . #photooftheday #lookslikefilm #chasinglight #design #agameoftones #mtlmoments #awesomelifestyle #vscocam #petitejoys #postitfortheaesthetic #liveauthentic #mtlmoments #livethelittlethings #minimalist #igersmontreal #montrealjetaime #light #fromwhereistand #pursuepretty #darlingmovement #thehappynow #flashesofdelight #makemoments #fatalframes #finditliveit A post shared by @ tania.loves on Aug 24, 2017 at 8:00am PDT Check it out here! Barraca Where: 1134 ave. du Mont-Royal E. What: Barraca tapas & rhumerie features a back terrasse complete with plants, a fun mural, and strings of lights. The restaurant Facebook page describes the Barraca experience as "a trip to the Caribbean to discover its rums and cocktails, or Spain to enjoy some tapas with friends." View this post on Instagram Terrasse mtl 🍷 #mtl #mtlmoments #barraca #terasse #urbanart #quebec #streetart #canada #graffiti A post shared by Elie🥥 (@elie_mtl) on Jun 8, 2017 at 12:13pm PDT Check it out here! READ ALSO: This Tropical Resort In Canada Will Make You Feel Like You're In Cuba Grinder Where: 1708 rue Notre-Dame O. What: Grinder steakhouse and bar is characterized by its fusion of indoor and outdoor dining. In addition to its summer terrasse, the restaurant interior transforms into a lush oasis in the warm months. View this post on Instagram Le soleil est de retour! Venez nous voir les midis du lundi au vendredi The sun is out, come see us Monday through Friday for lunch! ☀️ #grindermtl #lunchbreak #mtleats A post shared by Restaurant Grinder (@grindermtl) on Jun 15, 2016 at 12:19pm PDT Check it out here! La Banquise Where: 994 rue Rachel E. What: The famous Montreal poutine restaurant also has "a nice outdoor terrasse, microbrewery beers, and excellent lunches." View this post on Instagram Que du beau monde pour la première fin de semaine sur notre terrasse ! #terrasse #labanquise #printemps #24h #terrassechauffee #beaumonde #cestpasladerniere #onvousattend #mtl #mtlterrasse #poutine #poutinelover #poutinesurlaterrasse A post shared by La Banquise (@restolabanquise) on Apr 19, 2016 at 8:55am PDT Check it out here! Beatrice Where: 1504 rue Sherbrooke O. What: "Ristorante Beatrice is an Italian eatery with an affection for flavour and style." The restaurant encourages guests to check out its terrasse, "an intimate and lavish garden in the heart of the city." View this post on Instagram Our Beatrice tree 🌳 #BeatriceTerrasse A post shared by Ristorante Beatrice (@ristorantebeatrice) on May 3, 2019 at 1:48pm PDT Check it out here! Resto Végo Where: 1720 rue Saint-Denis What: The vegetarian restaurant in the Quartier Latin "offers a soothing environment all in a century-old home. It’s the perfect setting to be inspired and discover new flavours." View this post on Instagram Elles ne sont peut être pas encore aussi vertes que sur cette photo prise l'été passé mais nos terrasses avant et arrière sont maintenant ouvertes! ☀️🌸 #restovego #Montreal #mtlvegan . . . . . #mtl #mtlfood #mtlmoments #igersmtl #igersmontreal #vegan #vegetarian #vege #quartierlatin #whatveganseat #food #instafood #foodphotography #veganeats #vegane #spring A post shared by restovego (@restovego) on Apr 25, 2019 at 8:15am PDT Check it out here! Salmigondis Where: 6896 rue Saint-Dominique What: One Google Reviewer calls Salmigondis a "beautiful place, very charming at night, especially [the] outside tables." View this post on Instagram It's a beautiful night! Come by for a bite and a glass of wine. #salmigondis #littleitaly #terrace A post shared by Restaurant Salmigondis (@salmigondismtl) on Jul 1, 2017 at 3:38pm PDT Check it out here! Vieux-Port Steakhouse Where: 39 rue Saint-Paul E. What: In the cool shadow of the stone façades of the Old Port, the Vieux-Port Steakhouse terrasse is "an unparalleled place to enjoy the summer weather in complete privacy," according to the restaurant website. View this post on Instagram Le décor de la terrasse a été complètement repensé, avec plus de verdure et de fleurs, incluant l’aménagement d’un bar extérieur, idéal pour prendre un verre.🍹 . . . . . #vieuxportsteakhouse #mtlfood #expoldmtl #oldmtl #vieuxmtl #foodiemontreal #foodiemtl #vieuxportmontreal #vieuxportmtl #mtlresto #mtljetaime #montrealview #vieuxportmontreal #restomtl #montrealrestaurant #mtlfood #mtlfoodies #mtlfoodie #steakhouse A post shared by Vieux-Port Steakhouse (@vieuxportsteakhouse) on Sep 16, 2018 at 2:00pm PDT Check it out here! READ ALSO: 6 Montreal Bars Ranked "Best In Canada" Terrasses Bonsecours Where: 364 rue de la Commune E. What: "Say hello to palm trees and a waterfront view of the city!" The famous restaurant is a great place to celebrate with a pitcher of sangria. View this post on Instagram The calm before the storm. Tomorrow is the first Boozy Brunch of the season! 🍾#RoséSVP A post shared by Les Terrasses Bonsecours (@terrassesbonsecours) on May 19, 2018 at 10:17am PDT Check it out here! Auberge Le St-Gabriel Where: 426 rue St-Gabriel What: Built in 1688, the "Auberge Saint-Gabriel is a testimony to the history of a nation." The terrasse, however, strikes the perfect balance between modern and colonial elegance. View this post on Instagram Besoin de décrocher après le boulot? On a la place PARFAITE pour ça!🍃💆 . . . #aubergesaintgabriel #aubergesaintgab #aubergestgabriel #aubergestgab #vieuxport #vieuxportmtl #oldportmtl #5a7 #briserlaroutine #cocktails #decrocher #zenitude A post shared by Auberge Saint-Gabriel (@aubergesaintgab) on Jun 20, 2018 at 8:24am PDT Check it out here! Manitoba Where: 271 rue St-Zotique Ouest What: The founders of restaurant Manitoba aim to share the "taste of the forest in our plates, a taste of nature in our glasses, wood, rock, wind." The restaurant design, including its outdoor terrasse, is a reflection of this goal. View this post on Instagram Manger á l’extérieur au @restaurantmanitoba #bourgots #porcelet #moules A post shared by Krista Church (@krittachurch) on Jun 23, 2018 at 3:38pm PDT Check it out here! Restaurant le Richmond Where: 377 rue Richmond What: The restaurant-market combo "is a one space environment where guests can hang out at the bar with a glass of wine and some antipasti, enjoy a full meal at the bistro and then find exclusive grocery products and over 60 items of fresh foods to choose from as take-out for their home." View this post on Instagram #RichmondTerrace | Whether the weather is with us or not, come over to celebrate our terrace opening on May 9th. Starting the night with a 5@7 setting, we'll finish it partying. 🥂🎵 . . . . . #experiencelerichmond #richmondterrasse #terrace #terrasse #livemtl #livemontreal #summervibes #bestofmtl #apero #mtleats #mtl #514 #mtlmoments #montrealcity #montreal #montrealjetaime #montreality #montrealnightlife #montreallife #montrealphotography #montrealfoodie #montrealevents #montrealer #montrealblog #montrealevents #igersmtl #mtlfood A post shared by Restaurant Le Richmond (@restaurantlerichmond) on Apr 23, 2019 at 3:00pm PDT Check it out here! Terrasse St-Ambroise Where: 5080 rue St-Ambroise What: The Terrasse St-Ambroise takes full advantage of the architectural splendor that lines the Lachine Canal in St-Henri. The terrasse is large enough to accommodate a birthday crowd looking to celebrate with pints of beer brewed on site. View this post on Instagram Mood . . . . #spring #chill #sunday #patio #beer #friends #family #lachinecanal #sudouest #sthenri #sthenrilove #happiness #timeforabreak #timeforabrew #draftbeer #umbrella #mtlmoments #mtl #living #inthemoment #chivalricpictures A post shared by Terrasse St-Ambroise 🍻 (@terrasse_stambroise) on May 6, 2018 at 9:17am PDT Check it out here! Damas Where: 1201 ave. Van Horne What: Damas was recently ranked one of the best restaurants in Canada. Its summer terrasse feels more like a garden extension of the colourful interior space. View this post on Instagram Enjoy the last beautiful evenings of summer on our terrace. // Profitez des dernières belles soirées d'été sur notre terrasse. A post shared by Damas Restaurant (@damasrestaurant) on Sep 14, 2018 at 9:01am PDT Check it out here! READ ALSO: 27 Bars In Montreal You Should Go To More Than Twice In Your Life Le Sainte-Élisabeth Where: 1412 rue Sainte-Élisabeth What: Le Sainte-Élisabeth is a European pub whose terrasse is encased within towering vine-covered walls. View this post on Instagram The Québécois make some solid beer A post shared by Lonnie III (@lonnie_iii) on Aug 12, 2018 at 8:00am PDT Check it out here! Boris Bistro Where: 465 rue McGill What: Boris Bistro occupies the empty shell of a stone building in the Old Port. The dramatic courtyard is perfect for group gatherings. View this post on Instagram Montreal’s killin’ it with the summer patio vibes ✨🌿 #lostinplantslation (📸 by @katie_knecht_12) A post shared by Alexa Arnold (@alexaarnold) on Jul 22, 2018 at 5:10pm PDT Check it out here! Le Local Where: 740 rue William What: As its name suggests, Le Local serves cuisine inspired by local flavour in a dramatic space that combines the rustic and the modern, according to its website. View this post on Instagram #oldmontreal #lelocal #montrealrestaurant #urbanoasis A post shared by Montreal Real Estate (@sociallyconsciousrealestate) on Jun 8, 2014 at 7:37am PDT Check it out here! Air Commune Where: 5705 ave. de Gaspé What: Air Commune is a summer pop-up bar and community space in the Montreal Mile End. Food trucks and live musical performances line the public terrasse. View this post on Instagram Un gros merci à @kroyyyyyyyyyyyy de nous avoir donné un merveilleux spectacle hier soir et de l'audience irremplaçable que vous êtes! ⭐🌛 . . . . . . #airecoco #amourdete #mtl #mileend #goldenhour #kroy #sunset A post shared by Aire Commune (@airecommune) on May 31, 2018 at 9:27am PDT Check it out here! Bar le St-Sulpice Where: 1680 rue Saint-Denis What: Saint-Sulpice is a famous Montreal student bar in the Quartier Latin. The Back Terrasse is the perfect place for a large celebration. View this post on Instagram Petite bière après une bonne balade #oklm A post shared by N4SS (@n4ss) on Aug 25, 2014 at 1:59pm PDT Check it out here! Maison Boulud Where: 1228 rue Sherbrooke O. What: Maison Boulud is located within the Ritz-Carlton hotel. The courtyard terrasse is consistently ranked among the best terrasses in Montreal. The space is perfect for a boozy birthday brunch. View this post on Instagram Our beautiful terrasse is always waiting for you, sunshine or rainy day! Come join us and enjoy a unique moment in our company. -- Notre superbe terrasse est toujours là pour vous, par temps ensoleillé ou pluvieux. Venez nous rejoindre et vivez un moment unique en notre compagnie. . . . #MaisonBoulud #DanielBoulud #RitzCarlton #RitzMontreal #RitzCarltonMontreal #Montreal #mtlmoments #mtlfood #mtlresto #food #Ritz #RCMemories #ForbesTravelGuide #brunch #viennoiseries #mimosa #brunchin #brunchtime #sunday #sundaybrunch #morning #breakfast #dejeuner A post shared by Maison Boulud (@maisonboulud) on May 7, 2019 at 9:17am PDT Check it out here! READ ALSO: A Floating Bar Is Opening In Montreal For The Summer Jardin Nelson Where: 407 place Jacques-Cartier What: The back terrasse of the Jardin Nelson is a sanctuary within the touristic centre of the Old Port. Live jazz animates the space. View this post on Instagram C'est beau.. tout simplement beau...#jardinnelson #terrasse #oldmtl #oldmontreal #vieuxmtl #fleurs #drinks #food #jazz #incontournableduvieuxmontreal A post shared by Jardin Nelson (@jardin_nelson) on May 18, 2017 at 4:33pm PDT Check it out here! Bar Alexandraplatz Where: 6731 rue de l’Esplanade What: Bar Alexandraplatz is a seasonal pop-up in the Mild End that takes over a local garage and outdoor terrasse. View this post on Instagram Notre marché de nuit est de retour demain! Dès 2 pm! A post shared by Alexandraplatz (@alexandraplatzbar) on May 24, 2019 at 12:14pm PDT Check it out here! Grenade Where: 1603 rue Ontario E What: Grenade is an asian fusion restaurant with an intimate but electric back terrasse and deck. View this post on Instagram On vous attends pour le brunch ! ☀️☀️☀️☀️. . . . . #brunch #boozybrunch #mimosa #bottomlessmimosas #terrasse #montreal #mtl #courtyard #yul #514 #yuleats #barlife #mtllife #montrealnightlife #montreality #sunny #summer #saturday A post shared by Bar Grenade (@bargrenade) on Aug 11, 2018 at 8:39am PDT Check it out here! Tokyo Where: 3709 blvd. Saint-Laurent What: The famous (or notorious) club on boulevard St-Laurent also has an underrated back terrasse — the ideal starting point for a night of dancing. View this post on Instagram YOU HEARD IT HERE FIRST.🍸👏 This Thursday, the Tokyo back patio will be open! #TokyoBar A post shared by Tokyo Bar (@tokyobar) on May 1, 2019 at 5:02pm PDT Check it out here! Benelux Where: 4026 rue Wellington What: The Benelux location in the Montreal borough of Verdun serves up the same artisanal beers as the downtown location on a spacious, verdant terrasse. View this post on Instagram La nuit est douce #benelux #terrasse #verdunluv A post shared by Amélie Lecavalier (@amlecavalier) on May 26, 2018 at 6:19pm PDT Check it out here! If you're celebrating your birthday this summer in Montreal, check out these terrasses!
