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.
Toujours aussi bon...en plus J'ai encore ramené 2 amies qui ont decouvert..elles ont adoré...la bouffe & la musique...le service nickel & privilégié 🥰🥰🥰
Jan 16, 2026
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Une belle découverte.
Accueil / service sympathique & efficace
Les plats que j'ai goûté étaient excellents.
A deux pas de mon travail : Je reviendrai assurément :)
The waiter was really kind, the food is not cheap BUT you pay for quality food there, enjoyed the sake & the atmosphere, waiting times were not awful at all!
Jan 2, 2026
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Mon copain & moi allons souvent souper au Biiru depuis maintenant près de 4 ans & nous ne sommes jamais déçus. Le service est impeccable, les plats sont succulents & bien présentés ! C'est devenu un de nos restaurants préférés à Montréal :) Merci à Mike & Ivy qui nous ont servi lors de mon anniversaire, vous avez vraiment ajouté du beau à une soirée qui allait déjà très bien 😊
Where to begin, first of all the restaurant itself is amazing, our waiter was the friendliest, kindest & happiest person ever & the food was sublime! What a great date night :)
Dec 21, 2025
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Même si vous avez réservation, à peine arrivé on vous pressent pour commander & tout le long du service on vous rappelle à plusieurs reprises que vous avez 2H pour manger car il y a d'autres personnes qui attendent il y a même un serveur qui voulait se débarrasser d'un groupe & a aider une d'entre elle à mettre son manteau pour qu'elle s'en aille plus vite . Après le 2H , il manquait encore des commandes, Très ordinaire comme endroit 1 ère & dernière fois.
Super bouffe, quoi que la qualité en a un peu perdu. Rien à dire pour le staff, on est toujours très bien servis & on se sens accueilli. Toutefois lors de notre diner le 8 décembre dernier, il faisait tellement froid que la majorité des clients ont conserver leur manteau d'hiver lors du repas.
One of my go-to's in the city. Always excellent food, & you can ask for a tasting menu if you want to get a sample of the best stuff. The pork ribs are 😙👌🏻
