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

$$ & $$$

OPEN11:30 am - 2:30 pm, 5 pm - 10 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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on Google4.5 (1400+)

*as of 2026-07-15

4.5 490 ratings

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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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Mohammad

5.0

I love lebanese cuisine & this place was really good! The staff were really nice, polite & friendly! The food was good too! We got Sojok & I loved it! That was really delicious! We also got Fatteh lamb & Shish Taouk chili & it was really good too! Overal, liked the place & the food!

Nov 3, 2023

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NikkiandAnthony

5.0

This place needs 10 stars. By far one of the best restaurants I've ever been to - from the quaint dining experience to the authentic taste of the food, to the excellent customer service - best experience ever. The garlic potatoes are phenomenal, & the mixed platter is a great deal. The tabouli is SO good too!! Highly highly recommend!!!

Nov 3, 2023

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Alex

4.0

Overall, it was a good experience. There were a few things that could've been better. Paying 20$ for a few pieces of shish taouk was a little expensive considering it didn't come with any sides, but still, it was very flavourful. Growing up as an Armenian/Lebanese, food was an abundance, & I find most Middle Eastern restaurants lack that. But again, it's a restaurant, I get it. Overall, everything tasted pretty authentic, & I would recommend this restaurant! I would definitely come back!

Oct 17, 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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Aditi

5.0

Authentic Lebanese food in Montreal
The food lives upto the expectation & is a 10/10. Probably the best Lebanese spot in all of canada

Oct 8, 2023

on Google

5.0

Such a gem.

Excellent quality & portions of food. The care put into service & food is very apparent & appreciated. A pleasant cozy vibe perfect for conversation & sharing a wonderful time with family or friends

Must recommend!

Oct 4, 2023

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Oga

5.0

Everything about this place was amazing!

Oct 2, 2023

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Giulia

5.0

O melhor árabe que comi em montreal! O kibe frito é maravilhoso e tem um molho super delicioso! A salada fatoush muito boa (a porção “side” já tem um tamanho bom). Se estiver em mais de 2 pessoas, vale a pena reservar! O restaurante é pequeno e sempre está cheio

Oct 1, 2023

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Black

5.0

Food was amazing. Ordered some fattah & kebab

We had a good experience & meet the owner who was a lovely guy who you can tell cared for every customer.
The waiter was also amazing.

Sep 30, 2023

on Google

Ilyas

5.0

Food & service was excellent. It was very busy on Saturday evening & they managed to squeeze us in without reservations. Best Lebanese food I have had.

Sep 19, 2023

on Google

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