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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Nous avons été à ce restaurant pour souper. Nous étions assis au bar & la serveuse n'était pas sympathique (la barmaid). Elle ne nous a pas donné d'ustensiles quand nos repas sont arrivés. Il fallait le demander. Quand elle a finit par nous donner nos ustensiles, il manquait des couteaux. Il manquait un élément dans notre commande, mais il nous a quand même été chargé sur la facture. Elle ne s'est pas excusé pour son erreur. Les plats devraient être franchement retravaillés pour être à la hauteur du prix. Les ramens sont fades, il y en a de bien meilleurs ailleurs. Le saumon bonbon consiste seulement en 5 cubes dans une assiette sans accompagnement, ce devrait être une entrée plutôt qu'un plat.

Mar 18, 2014

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