Family business run for over 30 years established in Quebec in the heart of ville St-Laurent, Montreal. Serving the best Lebanese local meats and grilled products cooked on 100% charcoal. We pride ourselves in offering the best quality fresh products coupled with the best service.
Abu Elias is described as a cornerstone for charcoal grilled Middle Eastern meat in Montreal, offering a wide range of items from kafta, filet mignon, and tawook sandwiches to kebbeh nayeh and tebleh, and a butcher shop that doubles as a market and eatery. Reviews praise the freshness and quality of the meat, the bold flavors, and the variety of prepared dishes and salads that reflect the same care and craftsmanship. The service is often friendly and attentive, though some visits report occasional missteps with orders or items that are overly salty or overcooked, and a perception that prices can be high or that service varies when not local. Parking can be tight and seating limited, yet the overall impression is of a place that feels authentic, welcoming, and dedicated to Lebanese and Middle Eastern meat dishes, with a clean kitchen, a professional team, and a strong emphasis on quality across raw cuts and cooked specialties.
The size of the sandwich I got from these guys was a bit insulting for the price. Kind of unfortunate, at first glance it seemed like it could be a good place.
I love coming here for the lahmi madou2a raw meat it is the beat ever I used to when I lived close by get the trio which were always delicious sandwiches last time got some kibbeh sfiha so good & manakish
They have the best lahmi madou2a so worth going there for it the only place I trust Estonia raw meat from
Best in town for Lebanese sandwiches-especially raw meat ones. No seating though as it's not technically a restaurant. Its meat is also pretty good quality for the price you pay.
Aug 4, 2025
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Food was delicious, sandwiches are kind of small but so tasty & not to forget the amazing raw Kebbeh & Tebleh. Overall this place is the closest to authentic Lebanese cuisine.
Don't stress about taking turns-there's no real system. If the person making the sandwiches knows someone who came & ordered after you, even though you were waiting first, they'll still give your sandwich to them-especially if it's the same order as yours. I ordered a kafta sandwich, & was really looking forward to try it for the first time, expecting to have hummus in the sandwich. After I left, I found out they forgot to add hummus or maybe they gave me someone else's order. Guy who is handling the sandwiches, his head is not in the game. Unfocused = disappointed clients.
My favorite spot for shish taouk sandwiches. I've been coming here for over 20 years & even though I've moved away, I try to stop by here whenever I'm in town.
i have been going to abu elias for about 4-5 years, i have to say i noticed a big drop in quality in my last visit. the portions are smaller, the prices are higher. we asked for a plate of raw ground meat & i wa forgotten. if at least it tasted good... my fillet mignon sandwich was tough, tasted old to me.... very dissapointed. at this point, i'd rather give my money to a big chain like boustan or basha
