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.
J'ai tout aimé de mon expérience!
Le premier serveur qui nous a accueilli a su bien nous guider dans nos choix & j'ai beaucoup aimé sa gentillesse & son sourire ! Le 2e serveur qui venait nous porter & nous expliquer les plats était aussi très gentil & nous expliquait très bien ce qu'il nous servait.
Nous avons pris le menu dégustation & nous n'avons pas regretté!!
Tout était délicieux & ce que j'ai particulièrement aimé c'est que chaque plat avait une saveur différentes des autres!
Un coup de coeur & je recommande sans hésitation!
We were lucky to have a table without having a reservation. There were a lot of people which was great to see. It made the dining room so much more lively & enjoyable. The service was great, all the waitresses were friendly, respectful & also cheery. It was overall an amazing experience. I found the food had interesting combination of flavours. I can't say that the combination was particularly delicious, but it was definitely interesting, especially their watermelon dish. The fried chicken was good but wasn't as crispy as I would have hoped, the okonomiyaki was tasty as well & the corn was plain & flavourful. The mochi bacon had good flavours but I would have preferred it if the mochi was softer. This one was a bit tough & not as enjoyable.
Très bon Izakaya, je recommande le menu dégustation à 45$ par personne pour 3 ou4 personnes, ça permet de faire un bon tour du menu, on a pu tester 12 items du menu :)
Mes plats préférés : saumon bonbon, beef tataki, okonomiyaki (plus plat & plus épicé que ceux du Japon), haru karaage, Unagi yakitori
J'ai bien aimé aussi : takoyaki, gyoza, pokuribu
Pas très fan : tarutaru, gyudon, gomae, dessert godzilla, ramen sarada
Cocktail : pas trop aimé
Hotei très bon, un peu sucré
Totoro : trop acide à mon goût
À tester la prochaine fois : kaisen don
Sep 26, 2025
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Très bon! Assez bruyant, surtout dans la section terrasse. Nous avions demandé du riz que nous n'avons pas reçu mais qui a été chargé. Le service est bon sinon.
Amazing restaurant with so many delicious choices! The portions are on the smaller side, so I'd recommend ordering 2-3 dishes per person. The outdoor patio is lovely & the service was excellent. Big thanks to the staff!
This restaurant is an absolute must-visit when you're in Montreal! The service is outstanding, & the food is truly delicious. Our server, Will, was exceptional! He guided us through each dish with care & enthusiasm, making the whole experience even more memorable.
La nourriture était excellente, nous avons pris une offre à plusieurs qui permettait de partager plusieurs plats de la carte. Les prix sont un peu cher mais le repas le vaut. Cependant ils devraient diversifier la carte des boissons. Pour une découverte nous ne connaissions pas devraient nombreux produit & de ce fait difficile de faire un choix
I stopped in a Biiru on whim last night! The host & server were so friendly making me feel super comfortable, especially since my french is a little rusty & the food was phenomenal!! I can't wait to come back here with more of my friends :)
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The food has some really interesting flavours, the salmon bon bons & the watermelon salad were tasty. But the beef & cheese skewer was cold. Yes I ordered take out but I live 2 steps away so I ate the meal within minutes & the grilled beef was cold. Makes me wonder if they put less effort into take out meals. The restaurant is really nice though but for the price, the portion size is really small.
On a essayé le testing menu a 40$. On était bien rempli. Gros coup de coeur pour les ribs, le poulet kaarage & le tartare de saumon sur feuille de nori!
Cute izakaya spot downtown MTL. Terasse is very cute & not something you usually find downtown. Food is quite good, reasonably priced. Service varies a lot, but generally is kind of mid. Would still recommend tho for a smaller group.
