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.
Does Gibby's have a private room for group events or parties?
Yes, Gibby's offers a private room available for group dining, private parties, corporate meetings, and special celebrations. Contact the restaurant directly to discuss availability and group menus.
Gibby's is widely celebrated as a quintessential Montreal steakhouse, cherished for its historic atmosphere, elegant decor, and traditional charm housed within a beautifully preserved centuries-old building. Many patrons praise the restaurant for its exceptional service, noting that staff often go above and beyond to create memorable experiences for birthdays and anniversaries. The menu is frequently lauded for its generous portions, high-quality steaks, signature Beef Wellington, and unique touches like fresh bread, pickles, and palate-cleansing sorbet. While some guests have noted inconsistencies in food preparation or service quality during busier times, the overall consensus among regular visitors and first-time guests alike highlights the establishment as a reliable and iconic destination for a classic fine dining experience in Old Montreal.
Première experience au Gibbys & très déçu du service reçu lors de notre visite. Verre d'eau non remplis, aucune climatisation dans la salle où nous étions assis. Nous avons demandé des verres de vins rouges pour accompagner nos steaks & les assiettes sont arrivés 1h10 après le verre de vin.. la cuisson des steaks n'était pas parfaite, mais au moins la viande est de qualité.
Wow, simply wow!
This place is withstanding time.
From the valet to the dessert, I give this place 10 on 10.
Beef Wellington was cooked to perfection.
Gibby's is a must try if you're in Montreal looking for a steakhouse.
Definitely going back
This was not my first visit to Gibby's, it used to be a favourite of mine. This was however, my first visit in about 7 years, & I am not sure if it was an off day, or the service has declined. We went for lunch on Saturday at 11:45am. We arrived just as it was getting busy & were seated quickly, without any reservations. That's about when everything derailed. We were 3 adults & 2 children. Received our salads & bread within a reasonable delay. There was no real option for a GF salad except to have balsamic vinegar, which I found disappointing. As we sat, guests continued to pour in. A manager came by to pick up our empty salad plates after quite some time. My salad plate was not really touched. Without a proper dressing the arugula was not very tasty & there were only two tomatoes & I think a cucumber or an onion in the salad. It was not exceptional. There are other chain steak restos in Montreal that make a much better salad. No second loaf of bread was offered while we waited for our main course which arrived after 1pm. No butter was brought to the table with our baked potatoes, just the sour cream, even though I had ordered butter, sour cream & chives. There was nobody to even request butter from. Once the main dishes were placed in front of us, we never saw our waiter again. We asked a busboy for another drink. Nobody came to see if the steaks were cooked to satisfaction. Nothing. Finally, after sitting in front of our dirty plates for a good 45 to 60minutes, we walked to reception & said we had not seen our waiter in a good while, & asked what was the Table d'hote dessert. At that point a girl in black pants & shirt took over. She removed all of our dirty plates, & offered to bring us our dessert. I asked her for a GF dessert. None of us were ever offered our coffee or tea & I did not bother to ask, as by this point we had been sitting with two young children for 2.5hours for lunch. After dessert we went to find the girl again & asked for our bill. She said she would try to find our waiter. He finally arrived at 2:40, almost 3 hours after we had been seated for lunch. He never apologized, he never asked how the meal was, he never offered compensation...nothing.
Was the food good? It was mediocre, nothing great, but what stood out most to me was the lack of service & lack of empathy. I get that maybe they were short staffed, I get that maybe they were not expecting a crowd for lunch, but a restaurant of this caliber should have more experience in how to deal with this type of situation. Looking around many people in our section were not getting service. We were not alone. I won't go back. I was very disappointed & regretted our choice that day. It's a beautiful charming restaurant that used to have exquisite service.
Une expérience absolument inacceptable. On a passé notre commande autour de 20h50 & on n'a reçu nos plats qu'à 22h50, soit deux heures d'attente. Pendant tout ce temps, il n'y avait aucune communication claire & très peu d'excuses. En plus, le plus décevant, c'est que, après avoir attendu deux heures, plusieurs steak étaient trop cuits.
On est partis extrêmement déçus & ce serait impossible de recommander cet établissement.
Omg! Anna was so so sweet as our server last night. She made some great recommendations for wine & steak & the mango/ coconut mocktail was to die for. Crab cakes were delicious!
Amazing steakhouse in Old Montreal. Our waitress was very attentive & gave great recommendations. The oysters were some of the best i've ever had & the portions are very generous.
From the moment you step through the doors, you're completely immersed in Montreal's rich history & culture. The centuries-old stone walls, low ceilings, & authentic architecture create an incredibly warm, intimate atmosphere that feels like stepping back into the 18th century.
The service was nothing short of exceptional-attentive, genuine, & flawless from start to finish. Every member of the staff made us feel welcomed & ensured every detail of our dining experience was perfect.
As for the food, it was simply outstanding. Every dish was expertly prepared, beautifully presented, & bursting with flavor. The steak was cooked to absolute perfection & ranks among the very best I've ever had.
If you're visiting Old Montreal, this restaurant is an absolute must. In my opinion, it's the finest steakhouse in the city, offering the perfect combination of world-class cuisine, impeccable service, & an unforgettable historic atmosphere. I can't recommend it highly enough & will definitely be returning.
Finding a steakhouse that serves world-class steaks is one thing; finding one that can seamlessly handle a bachelor party of 14 guys without missing a beat is a rare miracle. From the moment we walked in, the staff treated us like royalty. Usually, a group of our size gets shoved into a cramped corner or stuck with agonizingly slow service, but the hospitality here was incredibly sharp, fast, & accommodating.
The pictures of the food don't do it justice. We got a seafood tower (forgot to take that picture), delicious salad, & naturally a steak cooked to perfection. To accompany the food, the cocktails were superb. The old fashions & espresso martinis kept coming. Just make sure you leave room for their cheesecake.
Atmosphere is good & food is pretty good. Unfortunately, there was a crying child crawling on the floor when we went but that's not Gibbys staff's fault.
Appetizers
The highlight to me was the pickle. Unfortunately, one of them was quite soft, but the other one was crunchy & delicious.
The fresh bread is great. The salad was great with lots of different flavors & the croutons & fresh.
The sorbet was a refreshing palate cleanser but honestly could have done without.
Mains
We ordered the 16 oz filet minion. It was cooked well & the meat was tender.
We also got the salmon filet. I found it to be quite salty & taste very heavy.
The vegetables were just okay & the twice baked potato was delicious.
Overall it was a nice time. I would consider coming back but I personally would probably order regular seasoning instead of the montreal steak spice.
