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 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.
We do fine dining & we appreciate good food. Except for the valet parking for free gratuity not included the experience at Gibbys is below expectation . being from the USA from Florida where the best of the best in steak houses like New York prime Ruth Christ capital gril the Oakes etc etc etc gibbys as a steak house is disappointing .the pickles were so average coming from a canned jar the bread was below average the beef Wellington had a thick crust not fluffy & well prepared like st hell kitchen at a Gordon Ramsey restaurant & the steak au poivre was way below average.the steak was below average & the sauce was terrible .the potato Monaco was nothing to be proud of . The pricing was too expensive for the quality .the atmosphere is ok but dark & unattractive . So if you are looking for a steak culinary experience in Montreal again Moshe's is the only place that falls at the lower end of average compared to the great state of Florida .& the taxes on the food is unreal .sorry Montreal but getting worse & worse 🥲🥲🥲❤?
Excellente expérience du début à la fin. L'ambiance est élégante & chaleureuse, parfaite pour une occasion spéciale. Le service était impeccable, votre serveur Martin était attentionné & professionnel. Les steaks étaient cuits à la perfection & les accompagnements étaient délicieux. On sent que la qualité est au rendez-vous. Je recommande sans hésiter & j'y retournerai avec plaisir.
Went for Lunch, was extremely satisfied, price was great for what they offer. They offered bread & a pickle to start. We ordered Tartare & Rockefeller both were great, the Pepper Steak was amazing, Steak was seasoned well but still beefy & the sauce was delicious. The asparagus was also seasoned well & cooked well. The Lamb was lamb, it didnt wow me compared to the steak. They offered a small refreshing sorbet after your appetizers. For dessert we had a chocolate cake that was a bit decadent for my taste but it had great crispy texture on the bottom, still solid.
I am very disappointed, I have been coming to Gibbys for 3+ years including my wedding anniversaries & the service & food was always impeccable. Today, it was a huge let down. The homemade bread was dry & the service was abysmal, they spilled water & basically thrusted down our plates in front of us when we had been polite & kind the entire time. The steak was very bland even with their special seasoning blend which is a far cry from their usual cuisine. We were so appalled we did not tip & just paid for our meal. Merry Christmas.
*Had reservations for Christmas under a different name at 4:45pm*
The service is second to none. This steakhouse is pricy but you get your value. Everything starts with the house made pickles, bread, & fresh butter.you then move onto the generously large salad options. Prior to your main comes with a palette cleanser of lemon sorbet before. Each main is accompanied by roasted vegetables & a potato in your style. The dessert options are delicious & diverse.
Everything was absolutely delicious from start to finish. The service was warm, friendly, & professional, making us feel welcome the entire evening.
While our meals took a little longer to arrive than expected, they were more than worth the wait. We ordered the Youville Rack of Lamb, marinated with fine herbs & garlic, & the Rib Steak. Both dishes were cooked perfectly & packed with flavor.
The famous Gibbys salad was absolutely delicious, & we also enjoyed the lemon sorbet palate cleanser, which was a lovely touch. Our sides were the fresh asparagus & the Monte Carlo potato (twice baked with bacon, sour cream, & chives), & they were outstanding.
Honestly, I can't think of a single thing to complain about. The food, the atmosphere, & the service were all excellent. We will definitely be coming back!
Listen. It's good. It's cool because it's in a very old building in the Old Port. However, it's just...okay. Service is okay, Food is okay, but you're paying a heavy premium for a cool atmosphere. It's no finer dining than other steak houses in the city.
Two suggestions if you're still going to go:
1 - if you have dietary restrictions or are bringing kids, that's fine, but ASK THE WAITER for suggestions or assistance. Their menu doesn't show everything they can assist with on special request. Don't assume anything! (& mention restrictions up front, like gluten or pork or dairy!)
2 - Don't order the twice baked potato. It's premade, basically tastes like glue & bacon in a potato skin. It's Denny's level quality & it was surprisingly bad. (& everyone in our group had the same, it wasn't one bad order.)
