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.
Gibby's is a fantastic dining spot! The rib eye & arctic char were perfectly cooked & delicious, while the Gibby's salad was amazing. The sorbet served as a palate cleanser after each course was a delightful touch. With its warm atmosphere & impeccable service, Gibby's offers an unforgettable experience. Highly recommended for a special occasion!
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Jun 25, 2024
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This place was so delicious. Service was great & the steak was amazing. Great job to the chefs, they really know what they're doing i got a medium rare steak cooked to perfection! i highly recommend Gibby's.
Service was rushed right from the start. They were very busy so the minute we sat down they went over the menu with us before we were even able to order a drink. They also charge you a fee to split meals & have an issue with chopping a salad for you or cooking the steak more than med well. But mostly it was the rushed feeling we got from the minute we sat down. Our waiter was very nice just moving at a million miles a minute. It didn't feel relaxed & enjoyable like we had hoped.
Sadly they botched the service. Sat at 9, steak showed up at midnight. Food was meh. Half our party left when they learned the kitchen hadn't even placed their food order two hours in. & to top it off I've made better ribeye at home. It was sad as this place was good. Maybe they'll get their act together.
When I mentioned I was vegan, our waiter mentioned several on the fly options they could custom make for me, & they did not disappoint. Pasta with vegetables sounds ordinary, but it was made with flavor & passion. Very large portion. 10/10. My friend also mentioned her Beef Wellington was the best she'd ever had. Atmosphere was nice, felt like a good tribute to the historical origins, but would have enjoyed a few plants throughout. Will definitely visit again.
Jun 18, 2024
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Food & service was excellent. Steak was juicy & flavorful. My friend loved her salmon & the waiter made sure she knew all along of what there is a chance of contamination due to her peanut allergies. Love the building & decor. Very intimate.
This was my first experience at Gibbys & I was blown away. The location Is in this beautiful old Montreal building & there is a valet to park your car. The wine menu is quite extensive & found the wine of our pick with no problems. There was jazz music playing in the background & the place was packed even on a Tuesday night. I took the filet mignon with a side of lobster. The lobster was small, yet still very good. The filet mignon left me speechless. Best I've ever had. My husband got the beef Wellington & it was AMAZING. The palet cleansers were the perfect addition for each course. Our waiter was ok, not the best service, but still a polite gentleman. Would 100% return again
Le service a été excellent par nos deux serveurs, le repas est succulent , la quantité est très grande (plusieurs n'ont pas fini leur assiette) , le prix est raisonnable compte tenu que c'est un restaurant de haut gamme.
Jun 11, 2024
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Overall, it was a good experience with a very intimate setting. Unfortunately, our wine glasses & utensils had stains, but they promptly replaced them. My chicken was undercooked initially, but they quickly made a new plate, which was delicious. I would give it a 4/5 overall.
I recently dined at Gibby's & had a rather disappointing experience. While the service initially started off well, it significantly deteriorated as the meal progressed. After finishing our initial glasses of water, beer, & soda, we were never offered refills. It felt as though we were being actively ignored by the staff. It wasn't just our table experiencing this issue; the table behind us also had to ask the server if they were being ignored. We ended up sitting at our table for 20 minutes before we could finally flag down our server to ask for the bill.The one redeeming quality of the evening was the food. It was really good & met our expectations in terms of taste & presentation. However, for the price of the food, I expected a much higher level of service. Unfortunately, the lack of attention & the poor service left a sour taste in our mouths. Judging by recent reviews we may have just come on an off night, but I can't honestly say I have any desire to return.
First time here & was blown away. & I have to say, with the insanity of race weekend, the staff sure seemed to keep pace with the demand which never compromised our service. Speaking of service, Vitali was amazing & we sure had some good convo...Just look us up when you come to Texas!
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We are visiting Montreal with friends & Gibby's was recommended by locals. The restaurant has so much charm & you can tell it is loved by all ages of guests. The service was wonderful, Diane, our server, was attentive, friendly & patient when we took our time ordering. We all ordered various steak entrees & felt they were prepared perfectly. It's not often you get an actual "rare" steak when you ask for it so I was thrilled. Gibby's is a proper steakhouse, they let the meats speak for themselves. However the black pepper mushroom sauce on the "Diane" was really good too! The blue cheese salad was phenomenal & loved the Monte Carlo potato. As we were all quite full from the pickles, bread & steak entrees we decided to split a sorbet dessert. It was enough for our party of 4 to have a few tastes & feel satisfied. Plus it came with a cookie & dinner mints.
Honestly one of my new favourite Steakhouse in the city, it's been on my list for years, glad I finally took the leap & tried them out, everything was amazing!
We went to this resto with high expectations, to have the best steak in Montreal! The place is amazing, the waiter top top but the manager ZERO! My bf & I ordered 2 steaks (medium) mine was perfectly cooked but his was medium well/well done... When the waiter nicely asked the manager to come see us, the manager said "I'm not going to argue with you about what medium is or not". Our steaks were clearly different, & in any case, there is no reason to be rude & condescending when your customers are trying to have a great night at a very famous steak house.. in summary, sadly, I won't be going back!
