Amidst a sea of made-for-tourist restaurants in Mont-Tremblant Village, La Sandwicherie is a haven for good, fresh food that makes the most of local ingredients. As the name suggests, sandwiches are the thing to order here.

Any casse-croûte worth the salt on its fries needs a no-frills name — and this place delivers. Also known as “Le P’Tit Stop”, this roadside Saint-Faustin snack bar does exactly what it promises, slinging burgers, poutines, onion rings and steamés, all with the requisite amount of grease.

Estérel Resort’s swish new restaurant boasts one of the most beautiful lake views around and an impressive wine cellar packed with over 5,000 bottles. The menu changes seasonally and includes a $100 per person six-course tasting option.

This relative newcomer has dazzled critics last year with inventive French-leaning dishes with influences from all over the map, all showcasing Quebec produce and products from season to season. In the summer, ask for a spot on the screened-in terrace.

Cabin or no cabin, Val-David’s Au Petit Poucet is a destination in and of itself for Montrealers. Come for the eggs, bacon and Québécois fixings — house-made cretons, baked beans, maple-smoked ham — and stay for the not-so-Québécois French onion soup.

Crepes are a major theme in the Laurentian dining scene, and Tournesol’s are tops. Grab a front-row seat for a mesmerizing display of crepe-making at this Val-David favourite. Savoury or sweet, you can’t order wrong.

Fondue in the country just makes good sense. Head to this Val-Morin institution for cheesy, belly-warming goodness in a Swiss-style setting that hasn’t changed since they first opened in 1963. Chocolate fondue to finish is a must.

As its name suggests, meat is the star of this casual Saint-Adèle restaurant-slash-butcher shop. The menu covers the classics with barbecue ribs and burgers, but also offers some higher-brow options like boudin noir, oysters, foie gras terrine, and tartare.

With the same rustic charm as its Old Montreal counterpart, Gibbys is the area’s top (possibly only) spot for a fancied-up steakhouse dinner. Nestled in the heart of Saint-Sauveur Village, red meat is the thing to order here, accompanied by all the classic sides — and an old-school trou normand that comes standard with any meal.  If steak isn’t your thing, it also offers a mean ultra-buttery chicken Kiev.

You won’t find better pastries, bread or brunch anywhere in the Laurentians, and this café-bakery gives Montreal pastry chefs a run for their money, too. Owners Johanne Martineau and Albert Elbilia make everything with love, and it shows.