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.
I really liked the outside patio, it's well covered in case it rains. The waiters take good care of you & are kind. The only downside is the food portions are a bit small, you have to take around 3 dishes per person if you want to get full & it can get expensive quickly. Also the food could be more authentic but I understand that the place is more of a fusion restaurant.
Deco intérieur très cute,
Présentation des plats ok
Mais déçu dans l'ensemble de l'expérience culinaire. La pieuvre est trop caoutchouteuse & les anguilles n'avait que le goût du laqué dommage pour nous.
Service ok
This Izakaya style restaurant has good atmosphere with lively mood. We stopped by to have a dinner, they served tapas style, small dishes. Compared to the price tag, I would say it was a bit overpriced & the quality of the food was just meh.
my favourite was the watermelon salad. I wish the kaisen don were prepared in a way that separated each variety of fish so they could be enjoyed separately. the Kailan is served cold which is a little weird. the fried tofu was great & you can tell that they change their cooking oil daily.
New fav sushi place ❤?
3rd time we go, only thing the sashimi came through frozen this ONE time. I guess it really was a rush day but we move & still delicious
Jun 12, 2025
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Great izakaya in downtown montreal, most of the dishes are fairly prices. Super cozy atmosphere with a nice covered terrace that is warmed up when it's colder outside.
The atmosphere here was just amazing! The food was also very good but a little expensive but that could also be because of the ribs that we ordered which was on the more expensive side. The portions are small which is the concept of the restaurant which are plates to be shared. I enjoyed this place & their mocktails were to die for, might just come back for the mocktails honestly😆
This was an amazing experience! Great food, great people, great ambiance. Our server & the host were both absolutely wonderful & very accommodating, fitting us in during a busy night without a reservation. Despite the crowd, they were still very attentive & all the food was wonderful. The matcha passionfruit dessert is a must-try. Also, definitely go here with people who are willing to try new things. The menu is cool. A side note, though, they don't have the gyudon since it's'summer' but it's currently 40° outside.
We've been looking for an Izakaya to go for a while Biiru was a great surprise! We made a reservation & we got the table at the terrace. The decoration is super nice, the staff are friendly & we had such a good time there!
The dishes were delicious, specially the Okonomiyaki (10/10) & the Beef Tataki (10/10).
We'll definitely be coming back!
My partner & I came from USA to Montreal for the weekend simply to go to Biiru twice for our anniversary weekend. The staff were incredibly friendly, kind, & truly celebrated us! Complimentary shots & dessert & most of all super fun & friendly servers paired with delicious food! Thank you so much Alexia & sister Juliana for such a wonderful dining experience :)
