Steak Frites

If you're a foodie, then Steak Frites is the ultimate place to dine. I know this food venture doesn't really classify as "grimy, greasy eats", but it's one of my favourite places so I thought I would share it with you anyways. Sometimes I get tired of being a poor little student who uses the coupons off the back of cereal boxes and strategically cuts the mold off suspect cheese and bagels to scrounge up a meal. The best thing about Steak Frites is that for one night, you can leave that all at the door and just embrace your inner baller. This restaurant really just exudes class - white tablecloths, waiters clad fully in black, exposed wood and concrete all contribute to Steak Frites "urban chic" feel. It's bring your own wine/beer, and to play up your evening as a baller I recommend splurging for wine on the second row at the dep, or choosing a beer that's at least 2 notches classier than PBR. Once you are seated you can look and assess the food choices that are scrawled on the chalkboard walls. They have several options for appetizers, main course meats, desserts, etc. etc. but of course I chose to go for what I would say is the ultimate meal: the steak frites. This comes with salad as a starter, then you can choose one of three delicious sauces for your steak, and unlimited fries. They also had an appealing table d'hote that came with escargot and salad as a starter, a 9oz steak with your choice of sauce (we went for peppercorn), unlimited fries, and your choice of dessert (we chose cheesecake). Now doesn't that just sound like the best combination of foods you could possibly imagine like EVER? And not only does the food sound classy when you're describing it to your friends the next day, but every component is to-die-for delicious. And the best news is that you don't actually have to have dolla billz like a baller, because you get all this for only $36. And if you get the classic steak frites meal alone it'll only set you back $21! Below are some pictures of the steak frites and escargot...

The ultimate meal

Escargot

 If you haven't yet, I would really recommend giving Steak Frites a shot. It's a great place for a date, or to hang out and with a bunch of friends, or to drink and catch up with visiting parents. If you reside close to McGill, there are two nearby locations you can check out - one in old montreal and another on St. Denis. Here's the link to their webpage for more info:
http://www.steakfrites.ca
Happy food ventures!