Name: Biiru
Address: 1433 Rue City Councillors, Montreal, QC, H3A 2E4, CA
Telephone: +1-5149031555
Price range: $ & $$
Rating: 4.6

Biiru

Funky Japanese izakaya dishing up traditional small plates & drinks from cocktails to sake & soju.

Downtown

$ & $$

CLOSEDOpens Tuesday at 11:30 am

Monday	Closed
Tuesday	11:30 am - 2:30 pm, 5 pm - 10 pm
Wednesday	11:30 am - 2:30 pm, 5 pm - 10 pm
Thursday	11:30 am - 2:30 pm, 5 pm - 10 pm
Friday	5 pm - 10 pm
Saturday	5 pm - 11 pm
Sunday	Closed Today

Easter: hours might differ

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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Emma

5.0

If you're seeing this review, stop scrolling, stop looking, stop debating, just go here. This is by far the most amazing place I've been to in Montreal. Aside from the incredible atmosphere with Japanese decor & cool lighting, great music, friendly staff, & good service, the food is delicious. We couldn't decide what to get, so we were offered a tasting menu, which included what felt like an infinite amount of food, each one better than the previous. Every dish was so different & tasty, never mind being such a generous size & so filling. This was the first time in 4 years my boyfriend & I have never not been able to finish the portion served. This is a must try place in Montreal, especially for the taster menu that changes day by day. Thank you Biiru!

Nov 3, 2023

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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.

Nov 1, 2023

exorchan

12 Reviews

1.5

Sooooo overrated!!! The food is just ok but the prices are way to high for what you get! The octopus balls don't have much octopus in them & while they taste ok, they taste exactly the same as at other "japanese" places in Montreal. If they want people to come taste them at biiru they better differentiate a bit... the okonomiaky is missing about 50% of the ingredients that you get in japan... & the short ribs are just sweet & spicy, no complexity what so ever... everything is well cooked & server warm & everything but it is just missing something... & that brings me to the service... why do waiters at above the average priced restaurants feel complied to ignore customers? Is snobbism a dish on the menu? Took them forever to come & take the order & then they act like you bothered them... bottom line: tourist trap.

Jun 19, 2018

Foodie

1 Review

2.0

Food is dry & salty. Tables & seats are narrow & you can barely walk. There isn't much to choose from the menu neither. There are better Japanese cuisine out there & I don't think I will come back.

May 15, 2014

Stanli

2 Reviews

hello restomontreal
i'm japanese & i know a lot about izakaya in montreal, TO & Vancouver BC. i went to biiru izakaya & loved it a lot. ambiance really similar to goldengai in bigger size (新宿ゴールデン街). really liked the food.
i think it s good & smart adaptation of japanese izakaya cuisine for north american taste. keeping the traditional tast & sometimes upgraded with american technics.

definitely a place to recommand.

merci biiru.

Feb 17, 2014

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