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.
Biiru was absolutely the best! The best part was the awesome, energetic, & most welcoming bartender Juliana! I recommend sitting at the bar & watching her making delicious drinks while enjoying the ambiance. Definitely recommend to for a date night or a night in the town. Will be back very soon.
Came here for drinks & snacks on a saturday- the decor is beautiful, food is delicious, but the bartender Juliana made our night (we were seated at the bar). Will definitely be back!! Highly recommend
Jul 27, 2024
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Overpriced, low quality food. Also the cleanliness was questionable, tables too small, terass chairs & bench very uncomfortable. Not all items on manu were available. I would not recommend this place for some one who is looking for REAL Japanese cuisine & flavors.
We stopped here on a Monday for lunch. The staff right away was super friendly. We got the tasting menu, every dish was perfectly cooked, seasonned & served! We would definitely recommend this place. It's right in the heart of downtown but when you're inside, you don't feel it at all!
First time visit in this new Japanese restaurant that was strongly recommended by friends. I have to say that we had a great evening, the food was terrific. We were suggested to try sampling a dozen of various entrees tapas style hot & cold. I also had sake, Hakutsuru - Junmai. The service was very good & we were able to get last minute seating on the terrace. I is strongly recommended to make reservations. #Japanese #tapas #ramen #japaneserestaurant
This Izakaya offers delicious food but comes at a higher price. The atmosphere is lively but can be cramped & noisy. Recommended for those seeking tasty Japanese cuisine in a bustling setting, despite the cost & noise level.
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Julianna est la meilleure serveuse!!! Je recommande la nourriture & le service ! Vraiment coup de coeur. & aussi Fred le barmain, les meilleurs cocktails de ma vie !!!
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!
Great spot tucked away on the busy downtown streets. The vibes are awesome & so is the food. We came here for a birthday dinner & our server Julianna was excellent throughout the entire meal & everything she recommended hit. Couldn't have asked for a better meal
Très bel endroit, les plats étaient super & les prix sont raisonnables par rapport à la qualité de l'expérience! Le staff était très sympathique & le service était excellent 👌🏻 Seule petite déception : nous n'étions pas au courant que nous devions quitter pour 20:30 (deuxième service). Notre réservation était à 18:30 & nous étions un groupe de 10 pour un anniversaire, alors le 2h nous a semblé court! L'expérience a tout de même été agréable & je recommande le restaurant!
Very fun experience, the food was amazing & was the closest to the japanese food I had over there. The place has a fun atmosphere that made our dinner even more enjoyable. The staff was very nice & a pleasure to talk to, our waitress even gave us a free dessert because it was our first time dining there. 10 out of 10, would very much recommend.
We decided to try Biiru as recommended by some friends & being a food critic, I was totally impressed by the food, the service & the vibe. Very relaxed environment, nice music & felt totally at ease. We all felt taken care of & that the whole team was in charge & very attentive to our needs. Very very good experience. Our waitress Juliana , suprised us with all of the food as we let her choose for us. Will definitely be back & will tell all my friends.
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!
Une ambiance super sympathique, la nourriture excellente. Merci au serveur Olivier pour son excellent service & pour ces recommandations, assurément une place à visiter & revisiter.
