Gibby's serves as a destination for prime cuts of beef and fresh seafood within a historic stone building defined by wood-burning fireplaces and dark wood accents. The menu focuses on dry-aged steaks that are trimmed on-site, alongside Atlantic salmon, rainbow trout, and oysters harvested from cold waters. Traditional sides such as baked potatoes, pickles, and sourdough bread accompany the primary meat and fish courses. Patrons encounter a multi-room layout that maintains an atmosphere of seclusion and warmth through its thick stone walls and low ceilings. The culinary preparation emphasizes classic grilling techniques over open flames to achieve specific textures and flavor profiles. Every selection of seafood undergoes rigorous sourcing standards to ensure consistency across the entire menu. This establishment functions as a dedicated center for meat and aquatic offerings in a centralized urban environment.
Gibby's is widely regarded as a classic and historic steakhouse in Montreal, situated in a charming Old Port building that offers a unique and timeless atmosphere. Many guests praise the restaurant for its exceptional service, noting that staff members are consistently professional, attentive, and welcoming. The menu features standout items like the Beef Wellington, filet mignon, and the signature Gibby's salad, often accompanied by thoughtful touches like complimentary bread, pickles, and palate-cleansing sorbet. While many diners celebrate the restaurant as a go-to spot for birthdays and special occasions, others have noted inconsistencies in food quality, such as issues with steak preparation or declining portion sizes under new ownership. Despite occasional reports of high noise levels, crowded seating, and mixed reviews regarding value for money, the majority of visitors highlight the restaurant as an iconic destination that remains a cornerstone of the local dining scene.
Great spot for dinner with excellent service. We ordered the beef Wellington & 15 oz sirloin. The beef Wellington was delicious & we would absolutely order it again, but unfortunately the sirloin was chewy & hard to eat. We also ordered fries on the side, which were also unfortunately very soggy. The starter Gibbys salad was great, & the lemon sorbet was a nice touch.
We were celebrating a birthday & they brought out dessert with a little candle as well!
Gibby's Steakhouse is a super cute restaurant that fits perfectly with the Old Montreal vibe. Service was welcoming & attentive throughout our meal.
My mom & I both ordered the fixed-price lunch menu. For appetizers, I had the beef tartare & she had the French onion soup, both were delicious, but portions were generous & we couldn't quite finish them since we wanted to save room for the rest of the meal. We were also served a lemon sorbet in between courses, which was a nice palate cleanser.
For entrées, I had the Diane steak & my mom had the Youville rack of lamb. Both were cooked perfectly to our tastes & were very flavorful. The only minor downside was that the vegetable portion felt quite small, just a few pieces of asparagus & a small pepper.
For dessert, we both had the chocolate cake of the day. It was a bit dry, but still enjoyable overall.
Overall, a very nice dining experience with great service & well-prepared food.
Solid 5 star but taking one star off because the hostess asked our name & number & when we asked why, she couldnt answer.( it was tuesday lunch & was not busy)
Food,
Appetizers,
Complimentary bread was good.
Oyster rocker fella, was not great.
Beef tartare was great flavour & refreshing.
Escargot was great & dipping that complimentary bread was great combo.
French onion soup was great. - this was what i have got & it was the best french onion soup i have ever gotten!!!
Id recommend, tartare, french onion soup, & escargot.
Lemon sorbet was delightful!!!! I'd pay for it separately for sure. So refreshing & yummy!!
Main,
Burger was great.
Striploin with peppercorn sauce was subpar. It was not true medium rare (some parts were well done, some were medium rare, some parts were rare & the fat has not rendered… & all so very smoky'flavour' which i didn't love.. because it was more of a burnt taste to me)
Dessert was chocolate cake & it was good. Cake itself was ok but the chocolate cream layer in top was so rich, creamy & delicious.
Coffee also came with it & was good coffee.
All of us ordered lunch special. I loved everything but main entree. For the price you pay it is a great lunch spot!!
Also pickle slaps here.
May 19, 2026
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Unfortunately this old staple is tired & not what it used to be. The quality of the food & service do not match the cost. The steak was cold upon arrival, they took it back & re-heated it on the grill. For an $85.00 steak that's horrible. It was then burnt & chewy. The steakhouse martini didn't come with blue cheese olives, when I asked they said they would check, never addressed it after. The manager did come over to offer free dessert for one & comped the meal which is why I gave 2 stars instead of 1. The chicken & pepper steak were better quality & the lobster was good.
I love this restaurant. I have been coming here for years & always include it in any trip to Montreal. The steak is fabulous, great seafood, apps, wine, drinks & desserts are first rate. Do not miss an opportunity to eat here.
Another fabulous meal at Gibby's had the Diane Steak & Shrimp cocktail both were excellent. They are making some changes it appears & in my view the best. They used to have a special cake just for birthdays that will be missed. The Monte Carlo potato does not seem quite as good but that may be me. Overall still excellent but feels like it has lost something special.
The one thing that is not diminished at all are the best in class servers. Warm, welcoming & professional They are the heart of the place & make it all special. Our server tonight Alexa was the best of them. We had a throughly enjoyable evening & a wonderful meal from appetizers to dessert.
J'ai visité le Gibbys le 5 mai à midi pour célébrer mon anniversaire. En tant qu'influenceur qui partage régulièrement des expériences de vie locale & de restauration, je filmais également un vlog d'anniversaire afin de le partager avec mon audience. Le tournage ne concernait que moi & les plats, & n'incluait pas les autres clients ; tout a été fait de manière raisonnable & légale.
Objectivement, la nourriture & l'ambiance étaient bonnes, & cela mérite d'être souligné. Malheureusement, le service a considérablement dégradé l'expérience globale.
Notre serveur, Jack, a montré un manque de respect dès le début. Lorsque nous avons mentionné que nous allions partager tous les plats, il a répété notre demande sur un ton clairement sarcastique, ce qui nous a mis mal à l'aise.
Lorsque nous nous sommes installés, mon ami l'a clairement informé qu'il s'agissait de mon anniversaire, & il a indiqué qu'un dessert avec une bougie serait prévu. Cependant, lorsque le dessert est arrivé, il n'y avait ni bougie ni aucune attention pour l'anniversaire. Après lui avoir rappelé, il a simplement répété : « oh, vous avez besoin d'une bougie, c'est ça ? », puis en a ajouté une rapidement. Cette incohérence & ce manque de sens du service de base étaient très décevants.
Tout au long du repas, il est à peine venu nous voir. Les services de base comme débarrasser les assiettes & remplir les verres d'eau ont été assurés par un autre membre du personnel, Amanda.
En parallèle, nous avons clairement observé qu'Amanda offrait un service d'anniversaire complet à d'autres tables (chant d'anniversaire, photos, etc.). La différence de traitement était évidente.
Autres points à noter :
* Aucune proposition de café ou de thé avec le dessert
* Le supplément de gratinée sur la salade n'a pas été mentionné à l'avance
* Manque général de service proactif
Pour un restaurant positionné comme gastronomique, ce niveau de service est inacceptable. Tout au long de l'expérience, nous avons réellement eu le sentiment d'être traités différemment en tant que jeunes clients asiatiques.
Par respect pour la cuisine, nous avons tout de même laissé un pourboire de 15 %, mais cela ne reflète pas une satisfaction du service.
Cette visite devait être une expérience d'anniversaire mémorable à partager, mais au final, je ne peux que relater fidèlement ce qui s'est réellement passé. J'espère que la direction prendra la qualité du service au sérieux, car une bonne cuisine doit s'accompagner d'un service de même niveau.
Beautiful restaurant with a unique atmosphere, like an elegant tavern, with its old beams & walls. I can get a big noisy when busy.
Service was top notch from our server. They even took a Polaroid photo of us, when they learned it was my birthday.
Food wise, the wedge salad with blue cheese dressing is excellent. We were a bit disappointed by the Monte Carlo potato, it felt a bit'old' & wasn't as tasty as you might imagine. The beef wellington was excellent, I'll definitely re-order that in a future visit. The ribeye let us down.. The cook was fine, but it wasn't as tasty as I would have liked.
For desserts, we had the crème brûlée, it was so so, the cream wasn't perfectly smooth, it was a bit grainy.
Overall, we still had a great night, & Gibbys serves solid food in a unique atmosphere
Amazing time at a classic steakhouse. Katherine, was everything you want in a server. Even asked for a'very chill' flambé service for dessert & she just crushed it. While also dealing with a very large group of diners who clearly were on something…poor thing! Anyways, steak was awesome. Cream spinach was a must, along with the cheesecake & flambé coffee to top off the evening. Highly recommend
We dined with a group of 10, & the experience exceeded expectations. Our waitress, Geneviève, was especially accommodating. She made sure everyone felt well taken care of throughout the evening & handled our larger group without missing a beat. Everything was was exceptional from start to finish.
The food was outstanding across the board. From appetizers to desserts, everything was consistently impressive.
We truly appreciated the attention to detail & overall experience. Would highly recommend to anyone looking for a memorable dining experience in Montreal.
I have been a patron of Gibbys my entire life. My family & I have been celebrating special occasions here for decades. My most recent experience last night was so disappointing, I felt I needed to leave a review. I was looking forward to a lovely evening for my mother's 75th birthday. I had ordered the beef wellington before & It was excellent. However this time around, the entire meal was mediocre at best & the service, terrible. Firstly, for one of the most expensive restaurants in the city, I was surprised to enter the front door to a very old smelling atmosphere. Like dirty carpets & old wood. I think some renovations are in order. The bathrooms are also dingy & old which is never a good indicator of cleanliness. My filet mignon which I ordered medium (a common cuisson) arrived rare on the inside. It was returned back to the kitchen & was reheated cut open & returned back to me well done & dry. It was sent back for a second time & when returned back was now blue. Even rarer than the first time. My mother who's birthday it was, ate her meal by herself. I did not want to return my meal back yet again for a third time. Most of the steak was left uneaten. We ordered dessert & coffee & finished our desserts by time the coffee arrived in a dirty cup with crusted on food that the waitress was scraping off in front of me with her nail. She seems annoyed when I asked for a clean cup, perhaps that was why I got water spilled all over me from her. Not even an apology. My mother was so upset that her birthday meal was ruined & her dinner companion (her daughter) sat & watched her eat, she cried. She felt she wanted to speak to the manager. My 75 year old mother has yet to be called back after leaving TWO messages. It seems that gibbys does not pride itself on the service & food quality it once did. I was sorry to hear the st sauver location closed down. I hope that is not an indication on what is to come for old montreal.
Resolution: Two bring this review up to date. Last weekend, Gibby's invited myself & my mother back for an all expenses paid dinner as an apology for the terrible experience. It was a lovely dinner. The food was good & the service was excellent by Nancy who was a doll.
