Nordzee – La Mer du Nord

On a busy corner site in Sainte-Catherine, this famous and fun seafood stand may be a low-key affair, but the atmosphere and value-for-money finger food makes it one of the city’s great foodie joys. Order at the counter – be it fried calamari, shrimp croquettes or ridiculously plump oysters – and they’ll bring it out for you to dine al fresco at the limited tables. Add a bottle of wine on ice and you have the recipe for a perfect lunch.