Lieu chaleureux proposant des viandes libanaises traditionnelles grillées au charbon de bois, ainsi que du thé, des trempettes, des pâtisseries et une terrasse.
Garage Beirut propose des plats libanais et moyen-orientaux authentiques qui mettent en avant des méthodes de préparation traditionnelles et des profils d'épices audacieux. Le menu présente une variété de viandes grillées au charbon de bois, de plateaux de mezze savoureux et de préparations de légumes frais ancrées dans les traditions culinaires méditerranéennes. Les convives découvrent un environnement défini par une esthétique d'inspiration industrielle qui contraste avec la chaleur de l'hospitalité levantine classique. Chaque assiette se concentre sur l'équilibre des textures, utilisant des ingrédients essentiels comme le tahini, le zaatar et l'huile d'olive pressée à la main pour ancrer l'expérience gustative. Cet établissement priorise l'intégrité des produits régionaux en maintenant des normes cohérentes pour la préparation et la présentation. L'atmosphère reste axée sur un engagement communautaire décontracté, laissant les saveurs robustes du Levant occuper une place centrale.
Garage Beirut est largement reconnu comme une perle authentique à Montréal, célébré pour sa cuisine libanaise de grande qualité, son atmosphère chaleureuse et son service attentionné. De nombreux convives louent la fraîcheur et la richesse des saveurs des plats tels que les plateaux de trempettes, les viandes grillées et les mezzés traditionnels, soulignant souvent la capacité du restaurant à recréer le goût nostalgique et familial de la cuisine libanaise classique. Bien que la majorité des clients trouvent la nourriture excellente et le personnel très accueillant, certains visiteurs expriment des réserves concernant les prix, notant que les portions peuvent paraître petites par rapport au coût. De plus, en raison de la petite taille et de la popularité du restaurant, les réservations sont fortement recommandées, bien que quelques clients aient noté des défis liés au niveau sonore lors des heures d'affluence ou des expériences inégales concernant la taille des portions et le rapport qualité-prix.
This place is a hidden gem & has authentic Lebanese food. It's a small place, so make sure to make a reservation to secure a table.
The food. Incredible. We had the fattoush salad, dip tasters, the shish taouk, shish taouk chilli chicken & the garlic potatoes. Everything was delicious, but I do have to highlight the garlic potatoes! The best I have ever had! The garlic dip & fresh pitas are also good. I also recommend the red house wine or a beruit beer.
The staff was very friendly & attentive. Made our experience that much better.
I am a huge lover off all Lebanese food & having grown up in a Middle Eastern home thus food transported me back to how my mom used to cook back in the 80s & 90s. The Tabouli was excellent. The Kibbe Naye or Raw Kibbe was the best I ever had & I have been to Lebanon multiple times over the years & this was the best.
Hummus & Baba G was great. The mixed grill was great & the Soujek Grilled was next level. The fatoush was good but not my favorite.
Overall I am looking forward to visiting Montreal & calling ahead to make sure there was Raw Kibbe. Ask for white onion & they will bring from the back as it comes with red onion.
I recently visited Garage Beirut & had a mixed experience.
The fattoush was tasty & enjoyable. The sambousek was good as well, although it was missing the pine nuts that usually add an extra layer of flavor. The spinach fatayer was decent.
Unfortunately, the biggest disappointment was the fattet hummus. The dish contained plenty of nuts, bread, hummus, & yogurt, but it lacked the essential flavors that make this dish special. Where was the sumac? The cumin, garlic, mint, & rich taste of ghee? The overall flavor was surprisingly bland & underwhelming.
The khichkach was another letdown. The portion was very small, & it tasted more like kafta than the authentic khichkach one would expect.
Lastly, the knefeh seemed old rather than freshly made. The cheese was hard & lacked the soft, fresh texture that makes a great knefeh memorable.
Overall, while some dishes were enjoyable, several traditional favorites fell short of expectations, especially considering the reputation of the restaurant.
One more thing: the music. We used to hear beautiful Lebanese classics by feiruz & other authentic Lebanese artists. Unfortunately, the music selection no longer reflects that rich heritage.
It would be wonderful to bring back the classic Lebanese songs that so many of us grew up with.
Small underground restaurant on the cozier side for sure. Best Lebanese food I've had so far! Their dip sampler is a must order & chicken was juicy! Reservations are highly recommended.
Great & tasty food, a bit expensive for a lebanese cuisine. But the staff was super friendly they even offered my friends small sips of Arak (out Lebanese alcohol) & did not charge us for it
Came here on a recommendation & brought friends visiting Montreal for their first Lebanese food experience. The food was good, but the service was extremely disappointing.
We weren't given menus until we asked, had to prompt the server to take our order, & no one checked on us throughout the meal. We even had to go up & ask for the bill ourselves, while other tables were served promptly & attentively.
It was hard not to notice the difference in treatment, as our experience felt noticeably worse than those around us. I spoke to a server after paying, but there was little accountability, & the situation was dismissed as the restaurant being'busy,' which didn't reflect what we observed & how other guests were served.
It seems to me that their service is a hit or miss from the reviews people have left. Their servers are entitled & obnoxious at times. I leave it to your discretion if you don't mind eating somewhere where the food might be good but you have to compromise the service. However, to me, if I'm going out to eat somewhere I look at the experience as a whole not just the food.
Overall, a disappointing & uncomfortable experience.
Went last night with three friends & honestly… what a spot. Everything hit, the food was incredible, the wine selection was on point, & the whole vibe just worked. Huge shoutout to Youssef, our waiter, who made the night even better with top-tier service.
Saying this as a Lebanese who's VERY picky, this place is legit. A must-try. Prices are super reasonable for the quality, too.
& whatever you do, save room for the knafeh… easily the highlight of the night !
It was my first time visiting this restaurant & my 1st true authentic Lebanese fare. I had arak (alcohol) tastes like black licorice, kebeh, fattouch salad, kebabs. So flavorful! The place is tiny, about 10 tables.
The food is overpriced for the quantity, which is rare in Lebanese restaurants as they are usually very generous. I was there 8 min in advance for my reservation. When I came in the waiter said it wasn't the time yet & made me wait in the hallway although it is a known fact that the table should be ready 10 minutes before the reservation time at least. When I asked for mint tea, they gave me 3 mint leaves in water. I am Lebanese & there are many other good Lebanese restaurants in Montreal with the same taste of food, better service & portions.
