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Biiru

Funky Japanese izakaya dishing up traditional small plates & drinks from cocktails to sake & soju.
Downtown
4.6$ & $$
OPEN11:30 am - 2:30 pm, 5 pm - 11 pm
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Biiru Montreal Restaurant: Menu, Reviews & Reserve (2026)
JapaneseAsianBistroRamenTapasSoupsIzakaya / Japanese PubResto-Bar
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!

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Reviews for Biiru

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on Google4.5 (2300+)
*as of 2026-04-01
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Review Summary

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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All around an amazing experience. Great food & excellent service.

Dec 13, 2024
on Google

Very cool place. The beef cheese is absolutely amazing & the service by Juliana was so great!

Nov 28, 2024
on Google

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.

Nov 28, 2024
on Google

This is the best customer service experience I've ever had in Montreal after living here for two years. The manager Juliana was amazing!

Nov 28, 2024
on Google

Biiru propose une cuisine japonaise revisitée avec une touche moderne qui surprend agréablement. Les plats sont à la fois créatifs & savoureux, avec des ingrédients frais & bien travaillés. Le menu offre un bel équilibre entre classiques japonais & inspirations contemporaines, ce qui en fait une expérience culinaire unique à Montréal. L'atmosphère du restaurant est conviviale & intime, avec une décoration soignée qui reflète bien l'esprit japonais moderne. Cependant, l'espace peut sembler un peu restreint aux heures de pointe, rendant parfois l'expérience un peu moins confortable si vous recherchez une soirée calme. Le service est chaleureux & efficace, même lorsque le restaurant est plein. Biiru reste une excellente adresse pour les amateurs de cuisine japonaise originale, mais le rapport qualité-prix peut sembler un peu élevé, surtout pour les portions proposées. Cela dit, l'expérience culinaire & l'ambiance branchée valent le détour, que ce soit pour une sortie entre amis ou une soirée spéciale.

Nov 25, 2024
on Google

La configuration du menu rend ce restaurant couteux. Il nous invite aussi à manger plus que de raison. Très peu de légume! Musique un peu forte.

Nov 22, 2024
on Google

De très bons choix de tapas, tous excellents & le service est très bien.

Nov 21, 2024
on Google

Cute restaurant, food was good a bit expensive for what it is.

Nov 9, 2024
on Google

Went for lunch & had the tasting menu. Food was great! Service was impeccable. Can't wait to go back again!

Nov 7, 2024
on Google

Superbe menu dégustation rapport qualité prix IMBATTABLE pour l'exotisme la quantité sumo les saveurs. J'ai enlevé une étoile pour le bruit ambiant intense mais à quatre personnes ou à deux je n'aurais rien dit. Pour sept personnes dur d'entendre l'autre bout de la table. Mais comme bistro il ne faut RIEN changer. Service chaleureux malgré la foule un lundi soir! Bravo à toute l'équipe. À retourner pour faire découvrir aux amis.

Oct 29, 2024
on Google

Très bon restaurant la formule découverte a partager à 2 est parfaite pour découvrir. Le cocktail totoro excellent & l'ambiance est chaleureuse & conviviale. On oublie un peu qu'on est à Montréal.

Oct 27, 2024
on Google

Le restaurant est bien décoré avec une ambiance tamiser parfait pour une date ou sortis en groupe. Par contre, le menu est très peu fourni que cela soit en alcohol ou en nourriture, les portions sont ridiculement petite & très cher. La nourriture prenait beaucoup de temps à arriver & vue que l'on était sur la terrasse fermée à attendre notre nourriture on était gelé ce qui n'a pas rendu l'expérience des plus agréable. On avait plus l'impression d'être à une dégustation qu'à un restaurant tellement les quantités étaient petite. En bref rapport qualité prix ce n'était pas du tout ça, on a été très déçu car pour moins de 80$ on a déjà eu mieux.

Oct 27, 2024
on Google

Best Japanese small plates & izakaya.

Oct 24, 2024
on Google

The service was great, the food was delicious as well but it's insanely expensive. You pay 12-20 dollars for such small portions of 4-5 pieces. So to eat a full meal for 4-5 people comes out so pricy!! Also cleanliness is to be desired, the bathroom smells & the floors are so sticky & unpleasant to walk on. Its not hard to get some hot water, soap & wash the space....

Oct 23, 2024
on Google

Employees are super kind! Food is great!

Oct 19, 2024
on Google

Amazing experience at an amazing restaurant!! An actually reasonably priced menu for once in this ridiculously expensive city!! Can't wait to go back again 😁😁 staff were super friendly & extremely generous!!

Oct 16, 2024
on Google

La bouffe est excellente & le service au top. Réservez avant de veni

Oct 8, 2024
on Google

Very nice place that u definitely need to put on your "go to list". Such a great staff with good recommendations. If u like tasting new things, get the degustation menu, i think it's 45$ & it comes A LOT of good & interesting(the one that moves lol) food. You should definitely go check it out!

Oct 1, 2024
on Google

Many thanks to the General Manager & our server who took the time to give us a great experience.

Oct 1, 2024
on Google

Amazing food, great service, recommand

Sep 30, 2024
on Google