Main Deli Steak House - Montreal, Quebec

Had to leave a review so I don’t forget this place! It was truly a hidden gem. Delicious combo meat sandwich and matzah ball soup for my husband and I. Fantastic server, fast service, and kind customers around. Will come back every time we’re in Montreal! Thanks for a great ... experience! Read more

After reading about the top spots for a Montreal smoked meat sandwich, I decided that I wanted to try the Main deli. I am sooooo glad that I did because the food and service were excellent. Our waitress was extremely friendly, cheerful, and went over the menu with us when we ... told her it was our first time. She treated every table the same and definetely made the dining experience a good one from the start. We ordered a combo and an extra smoked meat sandwich to share between two, and it was a good amount for dinner. The combo (~$22) includes a sandwich, pickle, coleslaw, fries, and drink. We subbed the fries for poutine and it was delicious. I really enjoyed the coleslaw as it wasn't overly creamy like many other places, but more on the vingarette side. For the sandwiches we did one with medium meat and the other medium-fat. Both were loaded with meat which was flavourful and tender. There was the perfect amount of mustard added and it wasn't overpowering. Would recommend the Main for a good diner atomosphere sit in for an awesome smoked meat sandwich and service. The menu has a lot of offerings, so I can't wait to try more the next time I'm in Montreal! Read more

The smoke meat sandwich is alright. The service is good. The meat is tender and soft but not well seasoned . The bread is plain and it can be grilled for a tastier sandwich $12.75 for a sandwich. The fries are below average.

While the other dishes are ok, the smoked meat sandwich are extremly delicious. The meat was tender and so flavourful with the right amount of fat to retain its juiciness. I appreciate it being kept simple so that the flavour of the smoked meat can be elevated. The ambience is ... very retro and service was very warm. Will come back. Read more

The patio outside was completely full but inside was empty. We decided to sit inside. Similar to other experiences the service wasn’t terrible but only having two waiting staff on duty is a little small for such a large clientele. The food itself was good, not amazing. The side pickle and ... coleslaw was delicious, the smoked meat was nice but the bread felt store bought and super tiny, the fries looks a tad burnt. I liked that the smoked meat wasn’t super salty as it tends to be in certain places and was lean cuts which was also nice. There was some strange bickering going on between the staff as well. Service 3/5 Food 4/5 Read more