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.
Excellent service, nourriture délicieuse & ambiance chaleureuse!
Jai adoré l'expérience dégustation choix du chef qui est servi sous forme de tapas/ plats a partager 😋🥰
Biiru est un restaurant japonais très convivial où on peut tester une bonne partie de la carte, mettre le tout au centre de la table & passer un excellent moment. Les différentes assiettes en format tapas sont délicieuses. Les côtes de porc & le karaage sont un must à cet endroit.
Jan 27, 2026
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J'adore ce restaurant japonais de tapas. C'est bon, casual & le service est impeccable. Les côtes levées & la salade de concombres sont mes choix préférés.
Beau, bon resto de style tapas japonais au centre ville de Montréal, mais pas touristique. Les prix sont décents, la bouffe est bonne & le service est impecable.
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.
Jun 21, 2025
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Excellente cuisine japonaise variée. La qualité des plats est indéniable & le service est excellent. Le restaurant sert uniquement des tapas, il serait intéressant d'avoir quelques choix de repas individuels pour le dîner quand on est plus pressé.
Aug 9, 2024
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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.
Positif: service sympa & efficace, délicieux & bien présenté. À améliorer: terrasse étouffante (entourée & surmontée de panneaux de plastique; 2-3 ventilateurs peu utiles) & pas de légumes au menu (il y en a dans plusieurs plats, mais pas comme ingrédient principal). Peu d'options végétariennes non plus. Formule tapas à partager, en prévoir 2-3 par personne pour se rassasier. Ça fait un peu cher pour le lunch, mais il faut dire que c'est en plein centre-ville.
First & foremost, excellent service! Second, delicious tapas! We loved everything that we had: Salmon Takoyaki Kaarage (sauve Haru) Kaarage don Edamame We will definitely go again. Fair prices too, compared to what we are seeing now in the dining scene in Montreal.
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
diner au niveau de mes attentes, tapas asiatique de qualité avec un service à la perfection grâce a notre servseuse plus qu'accueillante Julianna. Je reviendrai juste pour elle.
