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.
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.
Juliana c'est la meilleure serveuse que j'ai rencontré, elle est très sympathique & elle donne un service incroyable. Elle rend l'expérience Biiru unique.Fred est le meilleur bartender, il nous surprend avec ses recettes créatives. Un artiste de qualité!
Julianna est la meilleure serveuse EVERRRR!!! Le service est impeccable de tous les employés & elle est particulièrement incroyable & gentille & prendra le temps de partager un beau moment xx FRED le barman est aussi incroyable!!!!!!!!
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 !!!
Apr 12, 2024
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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.
Came here with work colleagues & we enjoyed it very much. Great food, lots of fun. The tasting menu is great value. The staff were friendly but not overbearing. Would go again!
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!
Biiru is one of my favourite Japanese spots in Montreal. The service is top tier & the small dishes to share is perfect when going out with a group. Everything on the menu is super tasty & rightfully priced.
Mar 30, 2024
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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!
came early in the evening before it got busy. reservation is a must. friendly & helpful staff gave great suggestions from the menu. food was perfect & surprisingly fast.
Went here with my girlfriend for a quick bite & drinks. Service & food were on point. The waitress Juliana was stellar. The manager Mike was also very accommodating. Definitely coming back!!....... also love the Saké Bombs!!
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
Mar 28, 2024
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Julianna & Chloe were the absolute bomb ! They were attentive to our needs & made sure we were having nothing short of an amazing experience ! Would definitely come again! Great ambience
A bit hard to find but a cool izakaya tucked away. All the staff, including my waiter Fred was attentive & friendly. He explained the menu & the dining style well - recommendations (gyoza, caramelized salmon) were great & food came out quickly
Had a great time at biiru as always. The food is incredible, the ambiance is lots of fun for a night out with friends & service is A1 thanks to Mike & Juliana. Ill definitely be coming back soon when the beautiful terasse opens!
