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.
Excellentes côtes levées, brochettes de boeuf & fromage & succulent poulet frit ! Tartare de saumon & de boeuf un peu moins à mon goût mais dans l'ensemble la nourriture est excellente! Très bon service & ambiance.
Très bon resto, c'est la troisième fois que j'y vais. Chaque fois je n'ai jamais été déçu. Personnel attentionné. L'été avec la terrasse c'est vraiment wow
I've been to Biiru a few times now for both work dinners or out with friends. Every time has been an amazing experience. Staff is on point & actually takes the time to check in & make sure you're having a good experience. Food wise incredible especially for the price. Each dish has amazing sauces & is full of flavour & has some slight twist on traditional Japanese izakaya food.
Update:
Going back a year later, the food & service are just as good. Will helped us tonight & had strong recommendations, including the haru karaage, okonomiyaki, unagi skewers, pork ribs, salmon bonbons, & more. Amazing dinner.
Superbe expérience. Grosse ambiance, super service, bonne nourriture. On ne ferait vraiment pas mieux à la maison. Apportez une petite veste, il faisait froid. Double gin-soda vraiment trop cher @25$ +tx & pourboire. À éviter.
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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Really enjoyed my experience & lunch at Biiru. The blond Ale Beer was perfectly cold & refreshing as I experienced in Japan. & the Okonomiyaki was excellent as the waiter promised. Really cool atmosphere & really worth it to have lunch there. I will return for sure when I want that nostalgia of Japan.
Had a very pleasant meal here with my friend. We went for the tasting menu as well as two cocktails. Service was solid, our main server was friendly & attentive. We were pleasantly surprised at the amount & quality of food as the tasting menu was only $45 pp. My one complaint was that it was VERY protein-heavy with barely any veggies. I think the only vegetables were inside the gyoza & the carrots & mushrooms that were part of the beef tataki (which was delicious). It would've been nice to include the gai lan or even a salad in the menu.
Comme d'habitude, nous avons passé un agréable moment. Le restaurant est animé, chaleureux & le service est rapide & attentif. Les petits plats à partager sont bien exécutés. Nous reviendrons!
Jan 23, 2026
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Un secret (de moins en moins secret) bien gardé. Bouffe vraiment super, staff attentif & convivial, rythme du service parfait! Ça faisait un moment que j'étais allé… toujours aussi top
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.
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!
