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Biiru

Funky Japanese izakaya dishing up traditional small plates & drinks from cocktails to sake & soju.
Downtown
4.6$ & $$
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Biiru Montreal Restaurant: Menu, Reviews & Reserve (2026)
JapaneseAsianBistroRamenTapasSoupsIzakaya / Japanese PubResto-Bar
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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Reviews for Biiru

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on Google4.5 (2300+)
*as of 2026-04-01
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Review Summary

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.
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Went here with my girlfriend for a quick bite & drinks. Service & food were on point. The waitress Juliana was stellar. The manager Mike was also very accommodating. Definitely coming back!!....... also love the Saké Bombs!!

Mar 28, 2024
on Google

very cool place! good for tapas with family/friends. amazing/creative drinks!!

Mar 23, 2024
on Google
5.0

Mike was amazing in assisting us with his recommendations on food & drinks, this was my second time coming here with a colleague & the vibes were immaculate & would definitely re visit.

Mar 22, 2024
on Google

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! :)

Mar 22, 2024
on Google

Gyozas are delicious! Good place for drinks.

Mar 3, 2024
on Google

Amazing attentive service! ! Delicious food & drinks & great casual atmosphere. People of all different age groups. Reasonably priced & very quick service. Best to share different plates. Loved the Ranen salad. We were 3 & ended up ordering a second one since it was so delicious! Would definitely go back!

Feb 11, 2024
on Google

I went to Biiru on a Thursday night & was greeted by a nice & professional hostess. We were seated at the bar where we were greeted right away by our waiter Mike. The hostess & Mike were very knowledgeable about the drinks & food menu. We enjoyed our experience, the food & cocktails were very good. The staff was excellent.

Jan 5, 2024
on Google

Drinks are good as well as the food! Love their Kaarage!

Nov 14, 2023
on Google

I recently discovered biiru & I am obsessed! The food is delicious & their drinks are unique. Juliana was our server & Tony the bartender - AMAZING! Definitely coming back & can't wait to try the whole menu.

Nov 6, 2023
on Google

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.

Nov 1, 2023
on Google

Amazing service, great food & signature drinks a must try! A place to definitely go to with friends or even a date. Ask for Mike when you come

Sep 9, 2023
on Google

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!!

Aug 31, 2023
on Google
Myriam60
1 Review
2.0

I was greatly disappointed with the poor service. We made a reservation 2h prior showing up & during that phone call the lady never mentioned the limited 1h time frame to order, eat & pay for our dinner. There was no mention of the 1h limit on the website, booking site or Facebook. Yet, we were offered our bill after not even 40 minutes, we hadn't even finished our drinks... We were sitting at the bar & the bartender was in a "hurry". I even asked the bartender if the reason he was insisting on giving us the bill was that there was people waiting & he answered bluntly : Yes. We always have people waiting for your seats.
When I addressed the issue to the manager, he didn't even bother to check out reservation or ask or waiter. He simply answered that it was the house rule. 1h for every reservation & that it's mentioned everywhere. Yet, I went back & searched on Facebook & website. No mentions of it at all. I would understand if it was lunchtime but unfortunately it's not the case. We dropped a great amount of money & yet we were shown the door after 40 min. It's unacceptable. Having known, we would've gone elsewhere for sure. The food ain't even that good & not worth the poor service.

It's too bad because we had all gone there before & we're greatly happy hence why we came back tonight.

Mar 24, 2016