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.
Amazing attentive service! ! Delicious food & drinks & great casual atmosphere. People of all different age groups. Reasonably priced & very quick service. Best to share different plates. Loved the Ranen salad. We were 3 & ended up ordering a second one since it was so delicious! Would definitely go back!
Feb 11, 2024
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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.
Food was delicious, the price is on point, allowing you to try enough of the menu to not feel like you missed out on anything. The food came quick, signature cocktails are delicious! Great place overall!
Feb 3, 2024
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Amazing place! Service is super good. Our waiter visited our table multiple times to check on us. They explained the portions & options with prices. I appreciated that. The food was AMAZING. We ordered Salmon, karaage & pork ribs. They also have interesting choices in cocktail menu.
(English below) ลองข้าวปลาทูน่าดิบ poke นะครับ, ไม่ประทับใจเท่าไหร มีแค่ ทูน่าดิบ + สาหร่าย รสชาติเหมือนเถ้าแก่น้อย + ข้าว... รสชาติเหมือนอาหาร fast food เลยครับ กินแก้ขัดได้ แต่ถ้าอยากอาหารญี่ปุ่นจริงๆ ไปร้านอื่นดีกว่า I tried the Maguro Don... not impressed. it was just tuna with weird dried seaweed over rice. It was okay... but tasted like fast food. If you want something more authentic, this is not the place. The service & atmosphere were nice, however.
Wow , un party de saveur en bouche. Une expérience hors du commun. On a apprécier la bouffe, les cocktails etc... j'ai réserver par erreur le mauvais jour & ils ont pris soins de nous faire une place. Merci à notre serveuse Julianna qui a rendu notre expérience super agréable. Merci encore & à bientôt j'espère !
I went to Biiru on a Thursday night & was greeted by a nice & professional hostess. We were seated at the bar where we were greeted right away by our waiter Mike. The hostess & Mike were very knowledgeable about the drinks & food menu. We enjoyed our experience, the food & cocktails were very good. The staff was excellent.
