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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Chunky

5.0

Scrumptious authentic Lebanese cooking & friendly workers. Highly recommend!

Nov 26, 2023

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Varun

5.0

Small little place with good food & great atmosphere

Nov 26, 2023

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Gil

4.0

Good food, but the place is too crowded & noisy (indoor).

Nov 16, 2023

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Eric

4.0

Mais vraiment bon!! J'aimes bien y retourner !

Nov 15, 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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David

5.0

Une expérience très intime avec la cuisine Libanaise. Une petite salle à manger, de la cuisine de très haute qualité & un service hors-pair par des employés très attentionnés. Je serai de retour. P.S.: Beaucoup d'option végétariennes, pour ceux qui le désirent.

Nov 10, 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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Jad

5.0

Loved the food, atmosphere, & service! Great job guys, keep it up!

Nov 5, 2023

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Hossein

5.0

Delicious food in a small, but cozy spot.

Nov 5, 2023

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Gira

5.0

Excellent traditional Lebanese restaurant (with & excellent quality-ratio price). The place is small but nice & the service is very good too. Highly recommended.

Nov 4, 2023

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