Gibbys Restaurant is located in Old Montreal in the Youville Stables. A charming restaurant, boasts historic stone walls, original beamed ceilings, cozy fireplaces, and romantic lighting. At Gibby's you`ll enjoy fine seafood, including fresh plump chilled oysters, a large choice of the freshest fish and Gibbys' expertly aged and exquisitely broiled steaks, all accompanied by a variety of wines from their extensive wine list.
Overall, reviews portray Gibby's as a quintessential Montreal steakhouse with a storied Old Port setting, stone walls and a warm, intimate atmosphere that makes it ideal for celebrations and date nights. The portions are generous and the menu features classic, well cooked favorites like rib eye, filet mignon, Beef Wellington and beef carpaccio, with desserts and sides that many diners praise. The wine list and cocktails receive consistent praise, though a few guests feel the prices are high and wine guidance can be less reliable at times. Service is repeatedly described as attentive, knowledgeable and friendly across many visits, with standout experiences when staff anticipate needs, explain dishes and guide pairings; on some occasions, however, crowds, turnover or changes in ownership led to slower service or inconsistencies. Guests also note thoughtful touches such as bread and pickles on arrival, palate cleansers, occasional complimentary birthday cake or polaroid photos, and at times showmanship at the table, all of which contribute to a memorable experience. While many call it a Montreal institution and a must for a special occasion, others feel value has declined with price increases and some meals falling short of past high standards. In short, Gibby's delivers a classic, high end dining experience with a strong sense of history, excellent steaks and a generally positive service record, tempered by occasional fluctuations.
We had an amazing lunch at Gibbys today. The food was excellent, but our server, Vitali, really made the experience special. His service was outstanding-attentive, professional, & friendly. Highly recommend!
Une première expérience au Gibbys, servi par Kasra & Claude. Tout était parfait de A à Z. Merci pour cette soirée d'anniversaire parfaite. De la nourriture, au cocktails, au vin, au service. Nous nous sommes sentis comme à la maison. On reviendra sans hésiter ! ❤?
Mar 22, 2026
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Gibby's is our family's go-to place for birthdays, & it has truly become a tradition for us over the years. At this point, coming here feels like a family heirloom, it's the place where we celebrate our special moments together. The service is always impeccable, the steaks are consistently outstanding, & the overall experience is top-notch every single time. Everything about Gibby's feels elevated & memorable. If I could give more than five stars, I absolutely would.
Gibbys est un endroit fabuleux. Leur salade est l'une des meilleures que je n'ai jamais mangée. Ne vous fiez pas aux autre avis sur leur salade, ces gens sont probablement des granos qui recherchent des salades santé avec des graines de citrouilles. Chez Gibbys, la salade est riche, avec bacon, & vinaigrette abondante. Les steaks sont parfaits, géants, & tendres, avec leur nouveau drizzle à l'huile d'olive, épices à steak & à l'ail, vu nul part ailleurs. Critiquer ce resto serait d'une stupidité incroyable, en plus du service de valet gratuit.
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.
Had a wonderful lunch here with family for a party. Personally, I had the Gibbys Salad & the Pepper Steak which were both delicious! A thank you to Vitali, Alex M., & Adib for their great service & for making our experience more than enjoyable!
My partner & I wanted to enjoy a nice steak dinner & came across Gibbys upon our research. We had an incredible experience, from the ambiance, service, to the food. Definitely a 10/10, we're already looking forward to our next dining experience at Gibbys!
Mar 12, 2026
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A true Montreal classic! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Dinner at Gibbys Steakhouse was outstanding from start to finish. The food was absolutely unbelievable, perfectly prepared & full of flavor. A special thank you to Diane for the incredible service - she truly made our evening memorable with her attention & warmth.
If you're in Montreal & looking for an amazing steakhouse experience, Gibbys is a must.
Gibbys used to feel like such a safe haven - a true institution known for comfort food & consistency. While we appreciated seeing some younger, fresh faces on staff & noticed a few updates, we were genuinely surprised to find that - other than hen - there is no chicken dish on the menu. Really? Did no one notice?
They used to serve a lovely Chicken Kiev, which many of us remember fondly. I mentioned this concern to reception twice before, but unfortunately felt dismissed.
It's disappointing. Gibby would surely turn over in his grave, & Claudia would not be pleased. I suppose all good things eventually come to an end - but we had hoped Gibbys would remain one of the exceptions.
This is a review about redemption. My wife & I & friends visited Gibby's in January & it
was not what we had hoped it would be. There were issues with one of the steaks & the service was mediocre. I posted a detailed review & I was very pleasantly surprised when I was contacted by Fatima Roman, the floor manager. She offered us the option of returning & having the restaurant comp our main courses. I have always maintained that the mark of an excellent organization is not that they never fail, rather what they do when they fail to meet their standards.
Well, we returned last night & we were treated like royalty by Fatima & the Director General, Jose Lourenco. The service & food lived up to & exceeded our expectations. & our cocktails & a dessert were comped as well. The restaurant more than redeemed itself & we will continue to patronize it, as we have for decades.
I had previously visited gibbys & left a review, but am updating based off my new experience. I had a rather bad experience with the service over a month ago & the manager called me to have me explain the experience & offered me to come back & cover part of the meal due to the bad service the previous time. Even with the steak covered the bill was over $200 since we got wine & dessert.
This time the experience was much better. Me & my boyfriend were sat in the back of the restaurant where it is much calmer energy, & were served by Charlie she was great! She was able to help us recommend a good wine to pair with our steaks. Food was very good. I also had a Gibbys martini & I must say it is one of the best martinis I've ever had. For dessert we ordered the dame blanche, only slightly disappointed wad the chocolate sauce was already cold from the ice cream & had sunk to the bottom as a giant chocolate rock, but still good. We ordered espressos with dessert as well, I know gibbys is a fancy restaurant but 8$ before tax for a single espresso is a bit of a scam…
Overall very good experience especially after the previous visit, however we still did not see the elusive sommelier we had been promised to have sent to our table by the manager, but the waitress was extremely helpful!
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We came here for my boyfriend's birthday with high expectations but were disappointed. The night started with me asking a few questions about wines, which the waiter didn't seem to have much knowledge on, instead of asking someone else he specifically said the Riesling was a sweet wine & wouldn't pair with steak, however after a quick google search, the wine is a dry minerally wine, which I don't expect a server to know every wine, but I wouldn't recommend saying your not sure than giving false information.
He then went to ask the sommelier for a recommendation, but he didn't ask us what type of wine we were looking for, & came back to suggest a 130$ bottle, with the only reasoning that it was recommended. With no proper explanation of the wine I wouldn't purchase a 130$ bottle. Also if there is a sommelier, why are they not sent to the table to help pick a wine or recommendation?
Also when we came back with the recommendation, he brought the menu to my boyfriend even though I had been the ones asking the question??
For the steaks, the waiter asked if we wanted the steak spices on top or on the side, & the waiter wrote it down on his notepad, which my boyfriend asked for the spices on the side, yet we were served steaks with spices on them. (In my opinion it makes it worse if it written down & the mistake is made) . We decided not to say anything on the spot as the steak is still yummy & doesn't seem worth wasting a while piece of meat for a simple mistake.
In the reservation we had made a note that we were celebrating his birthday. At the end of the meal after asking for the bill, the waiter brought the bill & was about to get the card machine, & came back to say he heard it was a birthday, & said he would be right back. He brought out a cake which is presumably their policy, but he didn't ask us first, which yes it is nice but neither me or my boyfriend particularly wanted cake, so we ate some of it out of guilt of a whole cake brought out.
The steaks were good, also the German Riesling was a good dry white wine with steaks. The experience with the wine really tainted my experience, I know it is not a wine bar but at a restaurant where the bill is over 300$ you would hope to have a better service. At the end they take a picture on a Polaroid & give it to you which is cute.
With the whole experience I don't count myself coming back or recommending it to anyone either.
Mar 3, 2026
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Gibby's is by far one of the best restaurants we have ever been to. From the amazing architecture to the romantic atmosphere. Our Server, Justin, provided attentive & personal service, ensuring that our entire experience was the best it could possibly be. In addition to the best steak we have ever had, the Old Fashioned was tough to beat. While the cost was high, we truly got what we paid for & would do it again. This is a must for anyone in Montreal.
Gibbys, just one word & I will say it in my mother tongue, French: Magistral! World class service, superb food, & you know, when you do a classic like Escargots à la Bourguignonne way better than most of your peers (especially way better than those who are supposed to deliver the best version of that), & that is your case, all I can say is'Salut l'artiste!'. Impressed I was! & not to forget the tableside Brazilian coffee: I am sure you already know that, but this is a first in Montreal. & that was also very very world class. You will win many hearts with that one (not that you are not already winning hearts. Of course you do: your dining rooms were packed to the brim when I was there!).
Very disappointed with my recent experience at Gibbys.
I made a reservation for 8:00 PM & arrived exactly on time, yet I was still asked to wait in line. If guests respect your schedule & show up as requested, their time should be respected as well. To make matters worse, I left my name & number for a manager to follow up, & never received a call.
Gibbys used to feel like a special place to go out, with a certain standard & atmosphere. Now it seems that standard has slipped, with people being admitted in very casual attire like sweatpants. Whatever happened to maintaining a dress code & the experience that made this restaurant stand out?
Pour souligner la Saint-Valentin en amoureux, nous avons passé une magnifique soirée chez Gibbys dans le Vieux-Montréal.
On se sent enveloppés par le charme de l'endroit. L'ambiance feutrée, les murs de pierre & l'éclairage tamisé créent un décor chaleureux & romantique, parfait pour un souper en tête-à-tête.
Le service était attentionné & professionnel & les plats étaient absolument délicieux, savoureux & magnifiquement présentés.
Une adresse idéale pour célébrer l'amour.
Feb 17, 2026
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If you're looking for a classic, upscale steakhouse experience in Old Montreal, Gibbys absolutely delivers.
From the moment you step inside, the historic stone walls & warm lighting create an elegant, intimate atmosphere that feels timeless. It's the kind of place that's perfect for anniversaries, client dinners, or a refined night out.
The food is outstanding. The steaks are cooked perfectly to temperature - tender, flavorful, & expertly seasoned. The lobster is fresh & beautifully presented, & the sides are generous & satisfying. Everything feels thoughtfully prepared & high quality.
Service is another highlight. The staff are professional, attentive, & knowledgeable without being intrusive. They guide you through the menu & wine list with confidence, making the whole evening feel seamless.
Yes, it's on the premium side price-wise, but the quality, ambiance, & consistency make it worth it. Gibbys is a true Montreal classic - & for good reason.
Highly recommended for anyone who appreciates a traditional steakhouse done right.
This was our third visit to Gibbys in just over two months & it was incredible again. Sarah & Claude were amazing. Sarah was our waitress two weeks ago too, & we were so happy to see her again. The filet mignon was cooked perfectly medium rare & my girlfriend's sea bass was delicious. We had French onion soup to start & a spicy margarita in a martini glass, which was so good. We cannot wait to come back.
This one hurts to write a little. We visited Gibbys tonight for the first time in two years, a long awaited return for us after we had our first child. We used to visit here to celebrate our birthdays & anniversary every year. We love the old building, the ambiance & old school vibes. But the vibes were different all around. After glancing at the menu I noticed it was same but also very different from before, I speculated they were bought in the time of our last visit & this holds true. The general vibes are the same but the service was not as great as we're accustomed to. Not sure if it's because we brought our child with us? Or because we are American? Our server was fantastic, & made us feel welcomed when she noticed we didn't feel that way… but service from coat check & the hosts was rather cold. We also made notes in the reservation that it was my husbands birthday & requested a high chair, but I guess those got lost somehow because they made kind of a big deal about getting us a high chair after they brought us to the table. The food…I know they're trying to keep it original but it was rather mediocre. Steaks were cooked great but any lacked seasoning, the salad was soggy & almost inedible. The Diane sauce tasted different. It just wasn't hitting the same. We also were not offered the classic Gibbys cake that we always have received in the past for special occasions & the polaroid Picture they used to take. We were looking forward to having a new one with our new addition. Also, how is there no changing table at all in this place? Wild. What was supposed to be a lovely celebratory evening & sharing the tradition with our young son. But we don't think we will be back after this.
Had a great meal at Gibbys.
The steak was perfectly cooked, juicy, & full of flavor.
Classic steakhouse vibe, cozy atmosphere, & friendly service.
A solid spot in Old Montreal when you're craving a good steak.
Gibbys est un restaurant emblématique de Montréal. Un bâtiment historique datant de plus de 200 ans dans le vieux-port. Murs de pierre, foyer, un service aux petits soins & une nourriture d'une grande qualité. Tout est en place pour passer une soirée exceptionnelle dans un cadre unique.
