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.
Amazing restaurant with so many delicious choices! The portions are on the smaller side, so I'd recommend ordering 2-3 dishes per person. The outdoor patio is lovely & the service was excellent. Big thanks to the staff!
Sep 22, 2025
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Just a great place to sit down, relax & enjoy really good dishes.
Been there twice & they always meet my expectations.
Service is always flawless, the food is amazing & flavourful.
A must try in my opinion
I really liked the outside patio, it's well covered in case it rains. The waiters take good care of you & are kind. The only downside is the food portions are a bit small, you have to take around 3 dishes per person if you want to get full & it can get expensive quickly. Also the food could be more authentic but I understand that the place is more of a fusion restaurant.
This Izakaya style restaurant has good atmosphere with lively mood. We stopped by to have a dinner, they served tapas style, small dishes. Compared to the price tag, I would say it was a bit overpriced & the quality of the food was just meh.
Great izakaya in downtown montreal, most of the dishes are fairly prices. Super cozy atmosphere with a nice covered terrace that is warmed up when it's colder outside.
We've been looking for an Izakaya to go for a while Biiru was a great surprise! We made a reservation & we got the table at the terrace. The decoration is super nice, the staff are friendly & we had such a good time there!
The dishes were delicious, specially the Okonomiyaki (10/10) & the Beef Tataki (10/10).
We'll definitely be coming back!
May 3, 2025
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Our first visit to Biiru was absolutely fantastic, thanks to Jessica being so welcoming & friendly! She took the time to introduce us to the menu despite a busy saturday night, & thoughtfully recommended dishes. Her enthusiasm & knowledge made our experience even more enjoyable. The food was delicious, Kaarage was a little bit salty for me but the atmosphere was perfect for a relaxed evening out.
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.
Biiru is one of my favourite Japanese spots in Montreal. The service is top tier & the small dishes to share is perfect when going out with a group. Everything on the menu is super tasty & rightfully priced.
Mar 30, 2024
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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!
Biiru has been one of my favourite spots to dine in Downtown Montreal for many years. I just went again this week with my girlfriend & the food, drinks & overall atmosphere were amazing as per usual. The prices are very fair & the food is served tapas style so it is easy to share. I love the ramen salade, candied salmon, the tartare & the many other tasty & unique dishes they have on their menu. Special thank you goes out to Mike & the rest of the incredible staff at Biiru for their amazing service. We will definitely be coming back soon! :)
The service at Biiru was incredible & all the dishes were really great! The staff were extremely helpful & accommodating for our large party. Thanks for an amazing night
Juliana was so amazing & provided great customer service, however the food was not that great. There was so much sauce in almost all of the dishes that it was so heavy we couldn't enjoy it anymore. The beef & eel dishes had so much sauce that it felt like eating three table spoons of sauce. The beef skewer with the cheese was impossible to eat because it was a massive chuck of cheese with a thin slice of beef that was not tasteful. Extremely unfortunate since the decor & vibe is beautiful. Juliana was wonderful & understanding of the situation too!
Dec 18, 2023
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They got the group experience down pat. Great idea to provide a preset number of dishes to be shared at a fixed price. Makes everything easier. The payment doesn't scale however. Somewhat noisy which makes the aforementioned group discussions difficult (especially for older people with hearing issues like me).
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!
First time, I eat at this restaurant & I was delighted, the food is delicious. I ordered ramen, takoyaki & karaage. Everything was delicious & the presentation of the dishes was truly amazing, so I will be delighted to dine at biiru again. My congratulations to the kitchen.
Server recommended two dishes per person, but finally the ratio of calories per $ is too low :( Food tasted great & was well presented. If the listing said $$$ in Google, I would not have felt deceived (but probably would have chosen another restaurant). We wanted to have a team lunch, but it was hard to hear each other over the music & other people.
Beautiful spot with a fun atmosphere & tasty food! The outdoor patio space was bright & well-decorated. Our food & drinks came out fast, faster than expected & the service was great! Our server suggested we order 4-6 dishes for 2 people & we were super full with 4. We really enjoyed the karaage & okonomiyaki, the corn korroke was unique & flavourful! The drinks were refreshing & I don’t have much experience with sake but I thought it was smooth & nice. We had a great dinner here!!
