New openings in downtown Montreal – August 2026

As summer starts to wind down, downtown keeps getting more exciting. A seafood restaurant where you choose your fish before sitting down to eat, a sunlit French bistro, two flagship fashion stores opening just in time for back-to-school shopping and a new nightlife destination are among the latest additions. Here are five new businesses worth checking out.

Poissonnerie Restaurant Rayan – Pick your fish before you sit down

At Rayan, the experience starts long before the food reaches your table. First, you’ll stop by the fish counter to choose the fresh fish or seafood you’d like to eat. Then, you decide how you’d like it cooked before the kitchen takes it from there. Inspired by the fish markets of the Mediterranean and Egypt, it’s a dining experience that’s a little different from the norm.

The menu features grilled and fried seafood, fish simmered in flavourful sauces, fragrant rice, spiced potatoes and fresh salads. Locals keep coming back for the quality of the ingredients and the authentic flavours. And if you still have room for dessert, don’t leave without trying the künefe.

Entourage Montréal – Where the night keeps going

Summer evenings aren’t over just yet. Entourage Montréal has arrived on Crescent Street with a lively new destination for anyone looking to keep the night going. Whether you’re meeting friends for drinks, hitting the dance floor or soaking up the energy of downtown, this new venue is made for nights that don’t end early.

With its curated music programming and stylish interior, Entourage adds another exciting option to Montréal’s nightlife scene. It’s the kind of place that’s just as fitting for a special celebration as it is for a spontaneous night out.

1441 Crescent Street

JD Sports – Streetwear is coming to downtown Montréal

Sneaker fans have something to look forward to. JD Sports is set to open its first flagship store in downtown Montreal. Just steps from the Eaton Centre, the new location will bring together some of the biggest names in footwear and streetwear, including Nike, adidas, Vans and New Balance.

Whether you’re looking for your next everyday pair of sneakers or refreshing your wardrobe before back-to-school season, the timing couldn’t be better. It’s a welcome addition for teens, sneaker enthusiasts and anyone who loves casual style.

760 Sainte-Catherine Street West

Le Grand Comité – A French bistro with a hidden surprise on the way

It’s hard not to look up when you step inside Le Grand Comité. With its soaring cathedral ceilings, oversized skylights and warm, inviting interior, the space is made for lingering over lunch, enjoying a leisurely weekend brunch or gathering with friends for dinner.

But the most intriguing part may be what’s coming next. This fall, Le Petit Comité will open in the restaurant’s lower level. While few details have been revealed so far, the new concept promises a completely different experience. It’s one opening you’ll want to keep an eye on.

1445 Bishop Street

Mango – Three floors of fashion to explore

Mango’s new flagship store is hard to miss. Spanning three floors at Place Montréal Trust, it’s the brand’s largest store in Canada and the first flagship location in the country to carry the men’s collection.

With clothing and accessories for women, men, children and babies, the store has everything you need for the season ahead. Whether you’re shopping for back-to-school, updating your work wardrobe or simply treating yourself to something new, chances are you won’t leave empty-handed.

1500 McGill College Avenue