Garage Beirut receives broad praise for authentic Lebanese cuisine, with fresh, flavor-packed mezze and well executed grilled dishes like shish taouk, kebabs and kafta, along with crowd favorites such as hummus, baba ghannouj, labneh, muhammara and fattoush that many reviewers rate as standout or keeping a homey Beirut vibe. The atmosphere is described as cozy, intimate and welcoming, often compared to dining at a friend's house, and the service is usually friendly, attentive and efficient, though a few mentions of slow moments or crowded conditions exist. Reservations are commonly recommended because the space is small and usually busy, and some comments note that the restaurant can be pricey for portion sizes or that certain tasting plates feel expensive; a booking fee and occasional sound issues in a tight room are also cited by a minority. Overall Garage Beirut is regarded as one of the best Lebanese spots in the city, delivering authentic flavors, high quality ingredients and a memorable dining experience that keeps diners coming back.
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!
We had a really nice meal, portions were just right, we started off with mixed cold mezze, the mixed hot pastries ( we requested for vegetarian), the Shawarma & Garlic Potatoes. To finish we ordered a Kunafa. Thank you to the team who was accommodating & very courteous.
Jun 1, 2024
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Great food & even better service. It was Quite noisy & crowded when we were there, with tables quite tightly packed together... but this is certainly a testament to how good the food is. When I have good Lebanese food, I like to be able to take my time to enjoy & savour it. Unfortunately90 minutes into our meal, we were told we had only 30 minutes left before we needed to give up our table. This is why this restaurant will not be a repeat for me personally. But for anyone that's ok with a fast meal done in under 2 hours, you may enjoy this place.
Food is amazing & they have lots of options. Very cute date spot, their patio is small, but very nice. Absolutely worth it. On the pricier side but highly recommend!
This place is a delightful gem, reminiscent of a cozy eatery in a Beirut neighborhood. The service was outstanding, & the food closely matched the flavors I remember from my childhood in Beirut.
May 19, 2024
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Extremely tasty Lebanese food. My friend & I started off with the variety plate of starters, which was an excellent start (especially the rikakat jebneh). We then split an entrée of filet mignon & an entrée of kebab khash-khash, both of which were delicious. The regular hummus was great as well, as were the sides that came with the meals. Overall, the food was a slam dunk. It's a pretty confined space, & the two of us sat directly in the middle, so we had to shuffle about a few times. Other than that, the vibes were good. It's literally the case that the restaurant was built out of someone's garage in their house.
The restaurant is quite small & has only a couple of seats so make sure to reserve a spot before coming to this restaurant. Also note that they only take reservations through websites so calling them won't help. The food was amazing. All the meats were quite tender & I really enjoyed the smokey flavours too. The ingredients were pretty good in quality & each dish had great flavours too. I do however find it a bit expensive, around 65$ for 5 skewers of meat which included 2 chickens, 1 filet mignon & 2 lambs. It's true that the quality is pretty good but I do still find it a bit more on the expensive side. The service was decent. The waiter that served us was polite & pretty fast considering he had to navigate inside the crowded restaurant.
May 6, 2024
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Vraiment authentique ! La cuisine incroyable, le goût est dingue, je recommande vivement les trempettes à partager & la kafta !!! Poulet excellent aussi, bref tout est bon. Service top également !!!! Aimable, serviable rien à redire !
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
