If you’re seeking a spot to see and be seen, or a chic place to linger over luscious cocktails while perched amidst Montreal’s most stylish set, Med Bar and Grill is an excellent option. But the restaurant is not only a hot venue for drinking and lounging, it also happens to be a great place to sit down and eat. The food is upscale but remains fun and inviting. Reading the menu will make your stomach growl. Classic dishes of the Mediterranean are given a modern spin here, reflecting the seasons and incorporating the region’s bountiful produce. Grilled veal chops with celery and potato puree, topped with pistachios and porcini mushrooms, and crunchy ravioli stuffed with slowly simmered braised rabbit, spinach, shitake mushrooms, and raisins are signature dishes. Med Bar and Grill is that rare dining spot where style and substance come together winningly.

Med Bar and Grill Information:

• Mediterranean menu. Dinner. Closed Sun; Jan 1, Dec 25. Bar. Casual attire. Reservations recommended. Valet parking.