Biiru
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Biiru
Funky Japanese izakaya dishing up traditional small plates & drinks from cocktails to sake & soju.
Opens Today at 5:30 pm
| Monday | 11:30 am - 2:30 pm, 5:30 pm - 10 pm |
| Tuesday | 11:30 am - 2:30 pm, 5:30 pm - 10 pm |
| Wednesday | 11:30 am - 2:30 pm, 5:30 pm - 10 pm |
| Thursday | 11:30 am - 2:30 pm, 5 pm - 10 pm |
| Friday | 11:30 am - 2:30 pm, 5:30 pm - 11 pm |
| Saturday | 5:30 pm - 11 pm |
| Sunday | 5:30 pm - 10 pm |
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Info & Location
Funky & Cool Japanese bistro/Izakaya in Montreal! Biiru is a nice Japanese bistro located downtown, on City Councillors Street, hidden in the shadow of St-James church, a few steps from Ste-Catherine Street. The chef is pleased to offer traditional and refined dishes; you will enjoy the tender and juicy pork chops, marinated in a caramelized sauce. They just melt in your mouth! The tempura vegetables, cooked to perfection, are irresistible. In short, the menu leaves you speechless as its specialties are one better than the other. You will also find a variety of delicious tapas, ideal for enjoying as appetizers! The friendly and courteous staff will be happy to welcome you and promise you an excellent Happy Hour with friends or colleagues. Enjoy tasty specialties at this lovely bistro, very appreciated by its customers!
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Sabrina
Amazing Japanese restaurant in the heart of downtown! We were seated outside on the terrace, but as it is completly closed & has large warmers, we felt very comfortable even if the temperature was bellow 14°C the day we went.
As for the food, OMG, almost everything we tried was delicious, everything was fresh & the service was quick & efficient. I highly recommend the saumon bonbon, the salmon tartare, the Okonomiyaki & beef tataki. The Veggie Gyoza & the fried chicken were just okay.View more
P
Went there on July 2nd ordered the tasting menu from our marvellous waitress Alexia - The food & service was exceptional to say the very least. Highly recommend it.View more
Uma
Recommend to make reservation on their website.
Food :
Excellent mix of flavours. Recommend to come as a group.
Food are good to share here.
Service :
Staff are so friendly & they really care for their customers.
Ambience :
So chic. I love the terrace.
Each time we come here, great food , great service.
It's one of my favourites spot to eat in montreal.
Very responsable price : great food.View more
Blanche
okonomiyaki was undercooked, agedashi tofu was too firm, music was too loud. $40 lunch & I'm not full? thankfully the service was decent. I don't recommend it.View more
Arman
Such a fun little tucked away izakaya right in downtown Montreal. Highly recommend the food & drinks both, & the service was great.
Karaage was delicious !View more
Ida
I went to Biiru with a large group of friends (over 15 people) & we had the loveliest dinner, with amazing service, waiters that were eager to help & accommodate any food restrictions & an overall impeccable vibe!
I would recommend the okonomiyaki to anyone who wants the best Japanese pancake they've ever had - truly delicious, & I couldn't get enough of it!! Will definitely be coming back to Biiru for that dish alone.
Also, special thanks to Juliana, who was an extraordinary waiter & really went out of her way to make this a great evening for everyone in our group. Her drinks were wonderful . She was kind, always smiling, super quick on her feet & just an overall ray of energy. Definitely a highlight of the dinner!View more
TJ
Service is truly unmatched. I have never received better service in Montreal. To add, the atmosphere was wonderful & the food was godly. Could not recommend more.View more
Andrea
Amazing ayce sushi! & the service was amazing. Highly recommend!!View more
Vanessa
Definitely recommend this restaurant! Great food & atmosphere. Juliana made our night so special. Will come back!View more
Meron
Amazing food & great staff, I would 100% recommend!!!!View more
Travis
Visited on a Friday night & was served by the incredible Jessica. Jessica paid great attention to details & went above & beyond to ensure that we got everything we needed. Even though the kitchen was a little backed up (which we didn't even notice or mind at all) Jessica communicated with us highly professionally & offered alternative solutions to make sure we weren't feeling left behind. Jessica surprised us with sake shots & a very delicious dessert at the end of the night, all making the dining experience at Biiru extra memorable & enjoyable. Wonderful menu with creative & delish Japanese fusion dishes & cocktails. The tapas style dishes allowed us to try many options. Highly recommend the Korn Korokke, a croquettes dish paired with delicious curry sauce, creating a great balance between texture & flavour. The atmosphere is comfortable & great for conversations. Love the interior design & decors.View more
Shadi
Biiru was absolutely the best! The best part was the awesome, energetic, & most welcoming bartender Juliana! I recommend sitting at the bar & watching her making delicious drinks while enjoying the ambiance. Definitely recommend to for a date night or a night in the town. Will be back very soon.View more
Adam
Came here for drinks & snacks on a saturday- the decor is beautiful, food is delicious, but the bartender Juliana made our night (we were seated at the bar). Will definitely be back!! Highly recommendView more
Vahe
Overpriced, low quality food. Also the cleanliness was questionable, tables too small, terass chairs & bench very uncomfortable. Not all items on manu were available. I would not recommend this place for some one who is looking for REAL Japanese cuisine & flavors.View more
Douglas
We stopped here on a Monday for lunch. The staff right away was super friendly. We got the tasting menu, every dish was perfectly cooked, seasonned & served! We would definitely recommend this place. It's right in the heart of downtown but when you're inside, you don't feel it at all!View more
Daphne
Honestly the best japanese restaurant ive ever eaten at. The service staff was super friendly & helpfull. They recommended some plates. They were all delicious.. especially the ribs omg!!!! The restaurant is pretty small so I recommend making reservations in advance. You can eat many plates as they arent too big & you get to taste a lot of diffrent dishes. The price is very good for the quality you get. The drinks are delicious as well. HIGHLY recommend!View more
Jaime
Chloe & Juliana are so amazing😍they made my night! Amazing restaurant 100% recommendView more
Ilgin
Amazing food & service. Highly recommend Biru! RAMEN SARADA is layered with flavours- a definite must as were the vegetable gyoza's!!View more
Philippe
Very fun experience, the food was amazing & was the closest to the japanese food I had over there. The place has a fun atmosphere that made our dinner even more enjoyable. The staff was very nice & a pleasure to talk to, our waitress even gave us a free dessert because it was our first time dining there. 10 out of 10, would very much recommend.View more
Jan-Louis
Loved our visit to Biiru while in Montreal! Having just visited Japan this past summer we felt like trying out a local Canadian take on the great food we had on our trip & were not disappointed! Great Karage, Takoyaki & awesome sake! Julianne was a great server & gave us great advice on what dishes we would enjoy would recommend to anyone looking for a chill vibe & good food!View more
Jad
Wow,wow,wow! Atmosphere, tasty food & unbelievable service from Clarence. My group & I recommend the tasting menu highly!View more
Julie
The service was so quick. As soon as we were done a drink or a plate, we were asked how it was or if we want more. Our favourite item was the candied salmon. Although the okonomyaki & fried octopus balls were also delicious. We finished it off with the mochi cake which was also very impressive. I would 100% go back! Would recommend if you love Japanese/Asian food.View more
Mathieu
Amazing food. When there for lunch with colleagues, we shared the tasting menu, it was worth it. They made a special since I’m vegetarian & switch some meat plates for more seafood/vegetarian options. Would definitely recommend.View more