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.
Great vibes & the food was great! Order the Ramen & Karaage. The Haru Karrage was delicious. Did not have a reservation but was able to sit immediately. Had a great time & the food & drinks were a great way to warm up!
Great food & great vibes! Went for a lunch with some clients & the server asked us for any dietary restrictions & then just brought us what she thought we would like which we all loved
I went to Biiru with a large group of friends (over 15 people) & we had the loveliest dinner, with amazing service, waiters that were eager to help & accommodate any food restrictions & an overall impeccable vibe!
I would recommend the okonomiyaki to anyone who wants the best Japanese pancake they've ever had - truly delicious, & I couldn't get enough of it!! Will definitely be coming back to Biiru for that dish alone.
Also, special thanks to Juliana, who was an extraordinary waiter & really went out of her way to make this a great evening for everyone in our group. Her drinks were wonderful . She was kind, always smiling, super quick on her feet & just an overall ray of energy. Definitely a highlight of the dinner!
J'ai trouvé mon izakaya à Montréal! Service professionnel, attentionné, rapide & super sympathique! Ambiance & décor stimulants! Clientèle qui a une bonne "vibe"! Terrasse à l'ombre d'un grand arbre & agrémentée par des lanternes japonaises! 5 étoiles bien méritées.
Juliana the assistant manager gave probably the best customer service i've had in 2 year of living in Montreal. The restaurant has great atmosphere & vibes. Quick service & tasty food.
Vibes were great. We just found this spot by chance & so glad we did. Our server Julianna was so lovely & helpful & made the whole experience so much better! We will definitely be back!
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
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.
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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.
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Juliana was so amazing & provided great customer service, however the food was not that great. There was so much sauce in almost all of the dishes that it was so heavy we couldn't enjoy it anymore. The beef & eel dishes had so much sauce that it felt like eating three table spoons of sauce. The beef skewer with the cheese was impossible to eat because it was a massive chuck of cheese with a thin slice of beef that was not tasteful. Extremely unfortunate since the decor & vibe is beautiful. Juliana was wonderful & understanding of the situation too!
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!
We were recomended by our hotel. Pleasentely surprised by the ambiance, the vibe & the food.
Loved it. We have places like that in to but biiru got me offguart.
Had all the yakitori. Special thumb up for beef & cheese & octopus & the ramen with foie gras & pork skewers! Loved it.will go back definitely.
