Kava

Kava is a Mediterranean-inspired restaurant in Griffintown where fine-dining polish meets relaxed, all-day energy. The space is bright and textured—ceramics, rattan, raw finishes—and built to transition seamlessly from weekday lunches to festive Sunday brunches and $1 oyster Tuesdays.

At the pass is chef Keren JL, whose training spans Michelin-starred kitchens in Paris, Hong Kong, and Monaco. Her menu balances comfort and complexity: shrimp arancini, Anatolian çilbir, house sauces layered into grilled chicken sandwiches, and sweet plates like brioche with orange blossom or caramelized red berries. A concise table d’hôte anchors the evenings, while brunch goes heavy on eggs, smoked salmon, and Quebec-grown produce.

With a terrace built for lingering and a bar program that keeps pace, Kava doesn’t overstate its Mediterranean identity, but it does cook like it understands the spirit.