Name: Garage Beirut
Address: 1238 Rue Mackay, Montreal, QC, H3G 2H4, CA
Telephone: +1-5145642040
Price range: $$ & $$$
Rating: 4.5

Garage Beirut

Cozy venue with traditional Lebanese charcoal-grilled meats, plus tea, dips, pastries & a patio.

Downtown

$$ & $$$

CLOSEDOpens Today at 11:30 am

Monday	Closed
Tuesday	11:30 am - 2:30 pm, 5 pm - 10 pm
Wednesday	11:30 am - 2:30 pm, 5 pm - 10 pm
Thursday	11:30 am - 2:30 pm, 5 pm - 10 pm
Friday	11:30 am - 2:30 pm, 5 pm - 10 pm
Saturday	11 am - 10 pm
Sunday	11 am - 10 pm

About

Garage Beirut serves authentic Lebanese and Middle Eastern dishes that emphasize traditional preparation methods and bold, aromatic spice profiles. The menu showcases a variety of charcoal-grilled meats, savory mezze platters, and fresh vegetable preparations rooted in Mediterranean culinary traditions. Guests interact with an environment defined by industrial-inspired aesthetics that contrast with the warmth of classic Levantine hospitality. Each plate focuses on the balance of textures, utilizing essential ingredients like tahini, zaatar, and hand-pressed olive oil to ground the flavor experience. This establishment prioritizes the integrity of regional staples by maintaining consistent standards for authentic preparation and plate presentation. The atmosphere remains structured around casual communal engagement, allowing the robust flavors of the Levant to take center stage in every serving provided to the patrons.

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Garage Beirut is widely regarded as an authentic gem in Montreal, celebrated for its high-quality Lebanese cuisine, cozy atmosphere, and exceptionally warm service. Many guests praise the freshness and depth of flavor in dishes like the dip platters, grilled meats, and traditional mezze, often highlighting the restaurant's ability to recreate the nostalgic, homemade feel of classic Lebanese cooking. While the majority of diners find the food outstanding and the staff highly accommodating, some visitors express concerns regarding pricing, noting that portions can feel small relative to the cost. Additionally, due to the restaurant's small size and popularity, reservations are strongly recommended, though a few patrons have noted challenges with noise levels during busy hours or inconsistent experiences with portion sizes and value.

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Albert

5.0

Very authentic Lebanese taste. From the ambiance, smell, aromas & menu everything inspired me Lebanon. Great service, amazing staff & very short waiting time. I would encourage you to book your table in advance because it was fully booked when I went there. Totally recommend it.

Jul 9, 2024

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Jeremiah

5.0

Most authentic Lebanese restaurant in Montreal! I had the Dip Taster, which was delicious & beautifully presented. I particularly enjoyed the Muhammara dip. Excellent & very helpful service, in a warm & homey atmosphere. Highly recommend! I only wish that they made falafel sandwiches.

Jun 30, 2024

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Alaa

5.0

I recently dined at this wonderful Lebanese restaurant in Montreal & had an amazing experience. The atmosphere was cozy & inviting, but can be a bit noisy. The food was delicious, especially the hummus & fatoosh & baba ganouj. The staff were friendly & attentive, making the whole experience even better. Highly recommend this gem for authentic Lebanese cuisine!

Jun 8, 2024

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Aisha

5.0

Most authentic Lebanese cuisine restaurant in town! Their spicy shish taouk is a must try!! Very appetizing! In general, every item there is very delicious. 10/10

Apr 19, 2024

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Amal

5.0

A late entry, visited early March- small & cozy place with great authentic Lebanese cuisine. Loved the Sojok, hummus bi lahmé, arrayess, fattouch & everything else we ordered. I wish we have similar authentic Lebanese food in Miami!

Mar 28, 2024

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Wael

4.0

Great place for an authentic Lebanese meal. I'd highly recommend the Kibbeh Nayyeh & the Fattouche. Our waitress was warm & attentive, her service really enhanced our meal. The Kenafeh was excellent with the Mafroukeh a close second. Would definitely visit again.

Mar 23, 2024

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Jim

5.0

Very moderately priced, quality authentic Lebanese food. Wine list is very well priced. Arak is available as well. No $25 cocktails.

Feb 10, 2024

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Tilo

5.0

Great little spot for authentic middle-eastern food. The charcoal grilled chicken is delicious!

Dec 22, 2023

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Chunky

5.0

Scrumptious authentic Lebanese cooking & friendly workers. Highly recommend!

Nov 26, 2023

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Ahmed

5.0

A quaint restaurant near downtown Montreal, in a lively neighborhood. The food is authentic & lovely. The fattoosh salad is great, & so is the stew (fatteh). Of course you can go for grilled meat or chicken, but that's the easy choice. Really one of the best places to each middle-eastern or Lebanese food in Montreal (in addition to Kaza Maza). Go early, call before you go, & reserve online if you can, the place isn't that spacious & can get congested quickly as the quality of the food is high & the prices are reasonable. Enjoy!

Nov 14, 2023

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