Mike Silas, the owner of a successful renovation company, noticed that there wasn't really a comfortable bar in his neighborhood where he could stop on his way home after a long day at work. Since he'd always dreamed of opening a bar, plans were soon in the works. He persuaded his brother Greg to join him and soon another friend, Frank Ditella, joined Mike as well. At the time, Greg and Frank were full-time chartered accountants and they made the opening their side project.
On a quiet stretch of Monkland Avenue on Montreal’s west side, Typhoon Lounge opened in 1997. As locals began pouring in, the founders quickly realized the bar could be more than just a hobby. Four years later, Greg and Frank took the plunge, leaving their accounting careers behind to devote themselves full-time to Typhoon.
Once it was established, Typhoon Lounge quickly became a popular gathering spot for locals looking for a comfortable place to get a drink, enjoy good food and watch a game. "Everyone likes to have a place close to home that they claim as their own," says Frank. “That’s what Typhoon Lounge is to the people of the area.”
House Fries
Sweet Potato Fries
Onion Rings
Chicken Fingers
Fried Ribs
Full rack deep-fried baby back ribs
Poutine
Veg & Dip
with Ranch Dip
Fried Calamari
with Spicy Mayo
Thai Dumplings
Stuffed with Chicken & Leek and served with Spicy Peanutbutter Dip
Spinach & Artichoke Dip
served with House Crostinis
Chicken Wings
Try it with: Honey Garlic, Buffalo, Dr.Pepper BBQ, Frank's Red Hot, Suicide or our creamy Alabama Sauce.
Double-Stack Nachos
All-Dressed with Onions, Peppers, Olives, tomatoes, Jalapenos & Cheddar Cheese
Cæsar Salad
with Homemade Croutons
Cæsar Salad with chicken
Spinach & BakedBrie
Baby spinach salad with green apples and candied peanuts,
SoHo
Field greens topped with grilled chicken, fried Goat cheese, dried cranberries, mandarins & sliced almonds
Garden
Goat Cheese, roasted peppers, fried onion, sautéed mushrooms, tomato & Sundried tomato Pesto.
Soprano
Grilled chicken, roasted red peppers, Swiss cheese & Pesto
Steak & Cheese
Sizzling Beef, sautéed mushrooms, onions, peppers, lettuce & Swiss cheese
Shanghai Crispy Chicken
Crispy Chicken Tenders, Sesame Stir Fried Veg, Baby Spinach, Snow Pea Shoots & a Sweet Chili Sauce
Carolina
Slow-Cooked pulled Pork with coleslaw & Sweet mustard BBQ sauce
The Club
Grilled Chicken, bacon, avocado, fried egg, lettuce, tomato & Tarragon Mayo
Nor'Easter
Beer Battered Haddock, Crispy Romaine, Vine Ripe Tomato, Fried Caper Tartar Sauce
NY Sirloin Steak (10oz)
Hot Cast-Iron seared NY Sirloin Steak served with our Cognac Peppercorn Sauce, Field Greens and Fries
Full Rack Babyback Ribs
One Pound of Slow-Cooked babyback ribs with Homemade BBQ sauce, coleslaw & Fries
Steak Frites
10z Bavette with cilantro Chimichurri and fries
Goliath
A Two-Patty Monster 1lb. burger with two layers of bacon & cheddar, lettuce, tomato, onion, pickle & roasted garlic Aioli
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Plumb in the heart of Montreal’s Notre-Dame-de-Grâce borough, Typhoon Lounge offers a seasonal blackberry bellini – say that 10 times fast! But if you ask nicely, they’ll make one for you almost anytime.
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