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!
Reviews paint Biiru as a lively, stylish izakaya in downtown Montreal with a warm, attentive staff and a vibrant, shareable menu that blends Japanese izakaya flavors with a touch of fusion. The food earns frequent praise for quality and variety, with standout dishes such as okonomiyaki, karaage, salmon tartare, gyoza, ribs and tataki noted for flavorful sauces and inventive twists. The service is repeatedly highlighted as friendly, capable and efficient, even on busy nights, though a few comments mention occasional pacing issues or variability. The terrace is a recurring favorite, described as cosy and well heated, offering a pleasant alternative to indoor dining. Some reviewers find portions small for the price and note that prices can be high, but many feel the overall experience, food, drinks, ambience and service, justifies the cost. There is a strong appeal to sampling a wide range of tapas style dishes, with reservations often recommended due to demand. A couple of notes mention the minor exclusion policy, suggesting booking communications could be clarified. Overall, Biiru is framed as a go to spot for fans of Japanese tapas with dependable quality and a friendly, lively vibe.
What an amazing restaurant! We ordered 6 dishes & every single one was excellent. Truly recommend! A special thanks to the manager who got us a last-minute table & was so kind.
Mar 26, 2026
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Hi, unfortunately we were turned away from the restaurant by staff since we walked in with a minor. at time of reservation the restaurant s inability to host under 18s was not mentioned. We were accommodated at a nearby sister concern by the very helpful host at Biiru however this does not negate the fact that the restaurant complicated our evening by miscommunication on their part .
Vi var 8 dagar i Montreal och detta var den enda restaurangen som vi var på två gånger. Otroligt bra mat tog kockens val (avsmaknings meny) trevlig personal. Behöver boka bord.
J'adore ce resto pour des lunchs d'affaires. La nourriture est excellente, surtout les Takoyakis! J'ai toujours eu le même serveur, qui est fort sympathique & rapide mais peu discret.
Excellent service, nourriture délicieuse & ambiance chaleureuse!
Jai adoré l'expérience dégustation choix du chef qui est servi sous forme de tapas/ plats a partager 😋🥰
Tried this place for the first time last night, & already can't wait to go back! The tasting menu is incredible value for your money, every dish was delicious (special shout out for the ribs, & the candied salmon!), & the cocktails were creative & fresh.
Excellent repas avec des serveurs à l'écoute qui nous ont bien aidé dans cette première expérience d'un repas japonais. La cuisine est de très bonne qualité
Le Biiru est un très bon endroit, mais pas pour les enfants qui y sont refusés généralement (sauf dans le coin terrasse qui n'est pas ouvert à l'année). Lors du processus de réservation, avant de réserver, aucune mention de cela n'est faite. Ce n'est qu'une fois la réservation faite qu'on peut lire à la toute fin du processus de réservation que les mineurs ne sont pas acceptés. On nous a donc''revirés de bord'' ce samedi soir 21 février 2026 avec nos 4 enfants. SVP, Biiru, mettez à jour votre processus de réservation afin d'éviter de regrettables malentendus à nouveau.
Très belle soirée. Le service impeccable. Bouffe aux saveurs variées & délicates - coup de coeur, brocolis, crêpes & côtes levées de porc. Ambiance était parfaite pour ce que nous recherchions - sans complexe, plats à partager & espace joliment décoré. Je recommande.
