With an impressive cellar, unmatched gastronomy and service true to its core, the Reef is a shining jewel in the crown befitting royalty!
This steakhouse experience is like no other... The Rib’n Reef harps on its existing glory of 50 successful years, but now brings the modernisms and flare of a true luxurious eatery. Valet service upon entry, and a handful of gentleman waiting to tend to every corner of your table.
The diverse menu boasts the finest corn-fed USDA Prime beef, aged and cut daily and a mouth-watering array of fresh fish, seafood and lobster all served to absolute perfection! Take a tour or book a group at the restaurants seductive wine cellar, with over 10,000 bottles, let our experienced sommelier assist you in matching the perfect wine for the table’s discovery!
Rib 'N Reef is described as an upscale Montreal staple offering a timeless steakhouse atmosphere and a dedicated cigar lounge, where attentive service and a refined vibe are consistently highlighted even when opinions on the food diverge. Many guests praise the steaks when cooked to order, along with strong wine recommendations, oysters, lobster, and elegant presentations, and several note a memorable, polished experience with thoughtful tableside touches and generous portions. However, other reviews flag high prices relative to the quality of certain dishes, with some steaks described as tough or bland, salads and sides failing to meet expectations, and dining room dynamics sometimes dampening the mood due to noise or seating near service areas. Parking and valet and the overall luxury feel contribute to the sense of a special occasion venue, while some guests feel the kitchen delivers inconsistently and that value does not always match the bill. Overall the consensus points to excellent service and ambiance sustaining repeat visits, with food quality and price balance varying by experience.
This is the first time I've decided to write a review about this restaurant. We don't come here often, but over the past 25 years we've visited multiple times. The service & the quality of the food have remained consistently high throughout the years.
Our waiter was highly professional, very reserved, &, deservedly, a bit arrogant 😁 His face clearly showed a mix of impatience & condescension toward a very curious (& slightly demanding) guest who kept asking for things☺
The steak, the octopus, & everything else were delicious. However, one question still lingers in the air…
The Caesar salad I ordered as an appetizer was prepared right in front of me in a large bowl, with all the ingredients mixed together.....it was quite mesmerizing to watch. If not for one detail: our waiter brought everything over, set it up, & proceeded to mix the salad with his bare hands...no gloves. After that, he plated it & carried everything back, at the same time picking up dirty dishes from nearby tables😁🥳🤦?♀?
Filet mignon came medium well instead of medium rare. Bread was not really fresh. Monte Carlo potato was just warm enough to melt the whipped room temp butter. Salmon tartare was ok. Prime rib meat was not marbled so not really tender. Service was very good.
Je me permets d'appuyer plusieurs commentaires déjà publiés ici, qui ont souligné des problèmes de service & d'attitude.
Deux ans plus tard, malheureusement, rien ne semble avoir changé.
Nous avons payé 420 $ pour deux personnes : deux assiettes, une bière & une bouteille de vin à 80 $ (qui se vend 26 $ à la SAQ). La majoration, je peux la comprendre dans un restaurant - mais ce qui est plus difficile à accepter, c'est l'attitude. Le serveur nous a clairement fait sentir « cheap » pour notre choix de vin. On ressent rapidement que certaines tables - les'grosses têtes' habituées - reçoivent une attention toute particulière, alors que d'autres semblent déranger.
Oui, le steak était excellent. Probablement l'un des meilleurs que j'ai mangés. Mais à ce prix, sans accompagnements inclus & avec tout facturé à la carte, l'expérience globale devrait être irréprochable. Or, ce n'était pas le cas.
L'ambiance m'a semblé superficielle & froide. Je ne me suis jamais sentie aussi mal à l'aise dans un restaurant de ce standing. À près de 500 $, on ne devrait pas avoir l'impression de ne pas être'assez bon client'.
Pour ma part, ce sera une première & une dernière visite.
Very pricy for what you get
Service was ok but not for what they charge
atmosphere was like a normal restaurant
Been in better food restaurants & worh better everything else bette
Atmosphere: Terrible really... Noisy. Were seated between two other tables. Table was not level & kept moving. Atmosphere is just not right in this place, like a noisy place for tacky people. Half of the staff come across unprofessional.
Food: Meh. Appetizers were fine. The main thing is the steak right? & it was just not done right. There was not even a dust of salt, so super bland, & the char tasted weird.
I just honestly don't know why you would come here for a steak... There are several better places in Montreal & the comparison is stark. This is not even in the same league as Moishes or Gibby's.
Definitely the last time I will go there. There are many better statehouse in Montreal.
Booked a dinner date for Valentine's day, & it was horrible. It all started at the reception.
First, they are unorganized, & seems to call people's name in an non respecful way. The lady that walked us to our table mentioned (with a rude tone) before we got seated,'we have people booked on this table right after you for 10:30'. For reference, our reservation was for 8:30, we were at the entrance at 8:10, we got seated at 8:50, we got the menu 9.
We decided to put behind us & try to enjoy the rest of the evening.
It took me 2 seconds to notice the wine glasses were dirty, lips stained. We asked to be changed.
We ordered drinks, my Gf ordered a Manhattan & I ordered a scotch The Dalmore. Both drinks were brought but they didn't taste right. The Manhattan mixture seemed way off. But the real issue is have is with the scotch. I asked for a The Dalmore, not a blended Irish whisky. I drink whisky every day, my favorite whisky is The Dalmore, I have a large collection ranging from 12 year old to the King Alexander III. What they brought me was not a Dalmore.
The table next to us were arguing with a manager on the poor quality of the dish they got. The manager was loud as hell trying to give excuses. It felt awkward & barely could keep conversation with my Gf.
Once we were ordering our food, my Gf & I were discussingif we should go with tartare or calamari. The waiter gave us a lovely comment, with a beautiful facial expression, mentioning that what we ordered already seemed more than enough, & is a large quantity. I don't waist food, I haven't eaten for more than 36 hours, & he isn't paying the bill.
Our food arrived, it was 9:45. Tic Toc Tic Toc... we had to eat fast so the next clients don't wait after us. The steak was dry, unsalted, no pepper, no seasoning, with an after taste on the charcoalled side. Luckily, the rest of the food was ok. We managed to eat quick, pay the bill & leave at 10:36.
There was literally no one waiting at the entrance, multiple table empty.
I totally get that restaurants cannot have people sit for more than 2h. But what I cannot get is, how come less rated & much cheaper restaurants, that have better food, better service quality. You do not deserve the hype you are given.
Go to Moishes, Gibby's... those are real statehouse. Even The Keg will give you a better experience.
Déçu. Nous étions 5 personnes le samedi 7 février pour souper nous avons pris les tables d'hôte cote de boeuf Boeuf pas tendre meme dur, feuilleté d'escargots sans sauce. C'est malheureux ce n'est plus ce que c'était !
Un excellent restaurant steakhouse, mon repas un filet mignon de 6 onzes cuisson saignant avec queue de homard était à tomber par terre. Le staff était amical & agréable. Le restaurant était propre, la seule chose à faire attention pour des personnes de 6 pieds en montant la descente d'escalier pour aller aux toilettes, j'ai faillit me cogner la tête. Je vais très certainement retourner mais prévoyer un budget d'environ 150 à 200$ par personne si vous prenez des entrées & boissons alcoolisées.
Feb 9, 2026
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After 9 weeks PK still not respond to my disaster evening, is this the' excellent service the corner stone of your success,' you boost?
I go to RibnReef for the best, not care of $, unfortunately, that night was …steak unevenly cut, resulted unevenly grilled, with waiter needed to be reminded I ordered a Coke, not received coffee ordered, having dessert & my' hot' towel cold, the waiter barely acknowledged our table! :(
Why PK responds to great reviews but ignores a bad review?
Your response,
Peter,' no comment,' instead of making a long-term customer satisfy?!
Quelle belle expérience au Rib N Reef. Le cadre est très agréable, l'intérieur me fait penser un peu au style Godfather. Le service est au petit soin & j'ai mangé le meilleur prime rib de ma vie. Le gâteau Ferrero rocher en dessert termine le repas sur une excellente note. À essayer absolument.
