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.
Vraiment TRES BON nouriture,service & ambiance. Le menu dégustation étais savoureux & ne manquais pas de surprise. Pour un groupe de 6 le service étais vraiment rapide & parfait rien à dire . Ce ne sera pas la dernière fois. Un gros merci à notre serveur qui étais très amical & drôle tout le long du service .
Plats excellents!! Nous avons pris le menu dégustation, ça en vaut vraiment la peine pour le prix.
Il faisait un peu froid quand nous sommes allés en fin mars. La musique était un peu forte pour pouvoir bien s'entendre sur une table de 6. Mais overall l'ambiance est très agréable!
Apr 7, 2025
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Nous avons été charmés par la décoration & l'atmosphère du restaurant. Le personnel était très gentil.
La nourriture était excellente. Nous avons apprécié de pouvoir goûter à plusieur plats différents. Nous renouvellement certainement notre expérience.
okonomiyaki was undercooked, agedashi tofu was too firm, music was too loud. $40 lunch & I'm not full? thankfully the service was decent. I don't recommend it.
This place is awesome. I can't describe it more than that.
I found this place that's close to the hotel my conference is in this week. It's really non-descript with their sign outside, but what a great place. I've come for lunch every day this week.
The staff is amazing. Mike & Alex are just wonderful people, & the folks making the food are doing incredible work. The pork gyozas are amazing, & the tune poke is some of the best I've had (& I've had it in Hawaii & Tokyo).
Come to this place. You won't be disappointed.
Mar 26, 2025
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We had an incredible time at Birru, & it was all thanks to our amazing server, Jessica! She was so attentive, friendly, & truly made the experience special. The drinks were great, but her energy & kindness made the night unforgettable. If you go, ask for Jessica-she's the best!
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Nous avons passé une soirée incroyable chez Birru, & c'est en grande partie grâce à notre serveuse exceptionnelle, Jessica! Attentive, chaleureuse & pleine d'énergie, elle a rendu notre expérience vraiment spéciale. Les cocktails étaient excellents, mais c'est son service qui a tout changé. Si vous y allez, demandez Jessica-elle est fantastique!
Nous sommes allés chez Biiru deux soirées de suite car nous n'avions que le désir de nous régaler encore. Le service était impeccable. Nous y reviendrons assurément.
Such a fun little tucked away izakaya right in downtown Montreal. Highly recommend the food & drinks both, & the service was great.
Karaage was delicious !
Mar 2, 2025
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Our first visit tothis restaurant, it was a great time. Our server Mike recommended the Sampler which consists of the chicken karage, salmon tarta, pork gyoza, fish with caramel, cold noodles topped with seaweed & to finish the pork ribs. All were super tasty & well presented. We also had the Yuzu beer absolutely delicious. Our server Mike is so pleasant & personable he made our meal very enjoyable. On our next visit to Montreal we will absolutely go again!
I went to Biiru with a large group of friends (over 15 people) & we had the loveliest dinner, with amazing service, waiters that were eager to help & accommodate any food restrictions & an overall impeccable vibe!
I would recommend the okonomiyaki to anyone who wants the best Japanese pancake they've ever had - truly delicious, & I couldn't get enough of it!! Will definitely be coming back to Biiru for that dish alone.
Also, special thanks to Juliana, who was an extraordinary waiter & really went out of her way to make this a great evening for everyone in our group. Her drinks were wonderful . She was kind, always smiling, super quick on her feet & just an overall ray of energy. Definitely a highlight of the dinner!
