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Hello all, I was planning on making a reservation at the Chateau Laurier on Boxing Day, but they're sold out :( My family is coming in from PEI so I wanted to take them somewhere special. Any suggestions for an alternative location? Thanks!

If you don't mind the drive, try chateaux Montebello.

I could recommend Domus Cafe , Sweetgrass Aboriginal Bistro , Petit Bill's Bistro or ZenKitchen

L'Arôme (at the Lac Leamy Hilton)has a rather nice brunch buffet, and it includes access to the pool (indoor-outdoor heated pool)

Murray street has great food anytime

Lots of great suggestions above, another place to check out is the newly opened Grill41 at the Lord Elgin Hotel which is within the same vicinity of the Chateau Laurier. I don't know if they'll offer a brunch service that day, best to call ahead. Merry Christmas everyone!

Thanks for the suggestions everyone, and happy christmas!

I've never been personally, but Le Cafe's (@ NAC) brunch comes very highly recommended, and I believe they are open.

if Jak's on Bronson is open and can accomodate your numbers i recommend it.

I can second Chopper's and Tracinho's recommendations of Murray Street and Le Café. Both are awesome.

Good luck on your search! Hope it goes well!

We went to brunch at Montebello once when the caban a sucre we like (Brazzeau, near Papineauville) was stuffed to the brim. Although the brunch was very good, we were shocked at the price: I think it was around $37-- I just looked it up and it is now $44 (well, it was a long time ago).

Having said that, it is a lovely drive if you take Highway 5 to the end (don't do 148 through Gatineau suburbs and malls). Drop in on Floralpe Cheese just before (or just after) Papineauville if they are open. You can get Peter and Heidi for about half the city prices.

It's a slice of the country that can be quite beautiful for tourists, and although the little towns can be pretty tacky, they are what they are.