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.
Gibby's is an iconic Old Montreal steakhouse housed in a historic stone building with warm old world charm and a cozy, candlelit vibe. The dining experience often centers on expertly cooked steaks like beef Wellington and ribeye, with crowd-pleasing bread service and a lemon sorbet palate cleanser between courses, and sides that are generously portioned; service is usually attentive and professional, with many visits praising the staff, though some nights can feel busy or inconsistent. The atmosphere, history and valet parking add to the appeal, making Gibby's a go-to for special occasions, business meals or casual dinners alike. While the restaurant is celebrated for reliability, a few experiences note changes under new ownership or renovations that affected quality, and a couple of dishes have fallen short. When everything aligns, Gibby's delivers a memorable, classic steakhouse experience that keeps guests returning year after year.
Writing this after retrieving my lost wallet from a professional team who placed it in their safe. Absolutely made my day.
The food? Delicious & fresh, unlimited pickles & bread, pallet cleanser between courses.
The decor? Cannot be beaten dining in a many hundreds year old establishment with exposed wood everywhere, silver cutlery & just a great atmosphere with impeccable service too.
The drinks? Off the charts delicious.
I can't wait to go back & eat pickles & about 4 old fashioneds at the ba
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.
Dans l'ensemble, une expérience très décevante.
May 6, 2026
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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
It was wonderful to return to one of our favourite restaurants in Montreal. As usual the food was excellently prepared. Our server, Genevieve was kind & personable. She went over & beyond with her excellent service
Tellement une belle expérience, pour mon anniversaire de 21 ans de l'arrivée au départ je suis épatée avec Caroline le service a été super & aussi les valets. Je vous conseille de venir visiter cette belle place!!
I had heard a lot about this place & I finally made a visit this weekend. It was a good experience. The location is nice right beside the water & the food was amazing. The people were also nice. Our server was very friendly & kind & made good suggestions.
Apr 30, 2026
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Very disappointing experience.
The server made multiple mistakes with our order & then simply split the total bill evenly among us, even though we all ordered different items. I ended up paying for food I didn't even eat, which is unacceptable.
We were also pressured to tip 15-20% despite the poor service.
The food was not good either - the Beef Wellington was soft & lacked texture, the salmon was overly greasy, & even the salad felt heavy.
Overpriced & poorly managed. Would not recommend.
Wow, what an experience in Old Montreal. Our server Mary was stellar, food was spectacular & you can not beat the atmosphere. We took our time & enjoyed every minute starting with wedge salad & ending with Irish coffee made table side. Generally portions. It's pricey but well worth the experience. This is a good reason why Montreal is so wonderful.
Apr 28, 2026
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Really enjoyed this place. The steak was juicy & cooked just right, & the lobster was super fresh. Nice vibe & great food overall. A perfect place for a special day.
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
