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 5 pm

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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Anthony

5.0

The service was amazing & the food is fresh. The taste is very good & spot on. Very recommended!

Apr 12, 2025

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Lady

4.0

Super small & cramped place but did not feel claustrophobic, it's more cozy! Came by without a reservation for lunch (2 people) & was lucky to get a seat. We shared pita, rice, chicken shish taouk & fatteh hummus with beef. The pita was fresh. Shish Taouk: lovely, grilled to perfection, came with creamy, yummy garlic sauce that went very quickly, comes with pickles & some weird pizza looking situation with onions which I did not try but looked good. Fatteh Hummus: a bit disappointed because they were really light on the beef but I've seen photos where they really gave a lot. The crunchy pita chips in the dip were WAY to oily - the establishment would benefit from getting crispy without tons of oil. I genuinely think this dip would've been better with garlic or tzatziki added to it. It was missing a brightness/acid which made it bit plain. The rice was just rice. All in all, I enjoyed my meal & was pretty stuffed. This cost us about $60 before tip.

Feb 28, 2025

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5.0

One of my favorite Lebanese restaurants downtown. The food is always fresh & tasty. Shish Taouk is insanely awesome, the Fatouche was fresh & the garlic potatoes were tasty!

Nov 12, 2024

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Anuj

5.0

Hope they had fresh pita... everything else was fabulous.

Aug 2, 2024

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Lima

5.0

Garage Beirut offers an exceptional Mediterranean dining experience with its Lebanese mezze & charcoal-grilled meats. The atmosphere is cozy & the manager Naji extremely accommodating. The mezze, including creamy hummus, exquisite muhamarra, refreshing tabbouleh, mouth watering sujok , & freshly stuffed grape leaves, was outstanding. The mixed grill platter we shared between 3 people had a generous portion of chicken & beef kebabs, was grilled to perfection with a smoky, tender, & juicy flavor. The knowledgeable & attentive staff added to the delightful experience. For anyone who loves Mediterranean cuisine, this restaurant is a must-visit, earning a well-deserved five-star rating.

Jul 30, 2024

on Google

5.0

Best libanese restaurant downtown, food is fresh & homemade & the owners are so nice!

Jun 21, 2024

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Jessica

5.0

Very good & fresh lebanese food. The server was really nice too!

May 26, 2024

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Darren

5.0

Every single dish was full of complex flavors. The bread & each of the 4 different spreads were fresh. The Lebanese coffee was an outstanding finish to the meal!

Dec 16, 2023

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Sunshine

5.0

Great place. Wonderful food & service. We got lucky & they squeezed us in. The hummus is amazing. The pita is fresh & warm. The beef was great. The service was very good. They made space for us without reservations. It was a tight space but with a pleasant atmosphere. They seemed to have a lot of takeouts as well.

Nov 5, 2023

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Mango

5.0

Amazing authentic Lebanese food in a cozy setting right in downtown Montreal. Fresh & super tasty. Great service & very well priced

Oct 11, 2023

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