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.
While in Montreal on business. One of my coworkers from Calgary, who is originally from Montreal highly recommended we all go to Gibby's for dinner. It was a wonderful & absolutely wonderful experience. The restaurant was quite busy, which is apparently pretty common for this really popular restaurant. Initially they sat us in a lounge area upstairs, where we enjoyed a couple of appetizers & some drinks & were served by the most wonderful server imaginable. We all Loved her.
When we were finally brought downstairs to eat, we enjoyed an unbelievable dinner & some great wine selections. I would highly recommend this restaurant if you are ever in Montreal. Not to be taken lightly. This is a high-end restaurant with high-end quality, food, & wines.
But the staff was over-the-top professional, & we loved every moment of it.
Paul
Calgary
We drove all the way from Toronto to Montreal, & the traffic was terrible.
By the time we arrived, we were exhausted from the long drive & in need of a really good dinner.
Our daughter had been craving steak, so we decided to visit Gibbys-& it turned out to be the perfect choice.
The only challenge was that we had tickets for the Notre-Dame Basilica Aura show at 8 PM, so time was very tight.
Thankfully, we had Carolyn (apologies if I misspelled her name) as our server.
She was incredibly professional, kind, & attentive.
With her skilled service, everything came quickly & smoothly, & she made sure we could both enjoy a delicious meal & still make it to our show.
Thanks to her, we not only recharged after the long trip but also had a truly wonderful dinner experience.
We even managed to arrive at the Basilica just one minute before the show started!
The steak was perfect-but Carolyn's service was even more perfect.
We are so grateful to her. Thank you, Carolyn!
Sep 26, 2025
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Gibbys a gardé son charme: menu bien élaboré, cuisine succulente, carte à vin TOP, service merveilleux avec Georges. De plus, il y a un service de valet. A un certain moment, ça devient très bruyant mais c'est ok. Ce n'est pas à petit budget mais ça vaut le détour. J'y retournerai volontiers.
My son chose Gibbys to celebrate his birthday with us (his parents) & his girlfriend. He was looking forward to an excellent steak, which in the past was a staple at Gibbys. Well, not any more! 3 out of 4 of us at the table ordered steak & we were very disappointed. The meat was very low quality (thin cuts, too much fat at the edges, & worst of all _very_ tough). This was at best Grade A beef.
My son ordered his steak rare as he has done elsewhere & did so with confidence given Gibbys past reputation. The steak was cold inside (not cool, cold!) & felt that it had just been taken out of the fridge (or the freezer) & quickly slapped onto the grill. My ribeye was like the bottom of a shoe, tough & with no flavor except for the spices. The meat had no marbling at all. My wife's steak was passable, but neither of the 3 steak lovers at our table finished their steaks, which _never_ happens in our family. The Monte Carlo potato was very good, thankfully.
We were left thinking how much better things are at The Keg, which is not even supposed to be in Gibbys' class.
The 4th guest had grilled salmon which looked good & tasted fine, no issues there. The'famous' Gibbys salad was ok, fresh ingredients, nice dressing, croutons & bacon bits all good.
We reserved through Opentable & had noted that it was for a birthday & asked for the cake & splarker, as well as the polaroid. On the eve of the reservation, we got a call from Gibbys to confirm our request, including the cake & sparkler. All good so far.
At the restaurant, at the end of the meal the waiter brings the cake. No sparkler. He said they ran out. What is the point of confirming then? Run out & get a bloody sparkler when you bother to confirm, that's what good service _is_. The cake was this tiny terrible dry cake, which was supposed to be dessert. It was such a turnoff that we didn't order real dessert, hurriedly paid the bill & made a note to write a review about our experience.
Our waiter was effective & polite, nothing over the top. The valet was excellent, polite, funny & efficient. He even took a picture of us at the entrance. We are all smiling as it is before the meal...
Our bill with tax & tip was over $750 ($761.95 to be precise, with tax & tip). Gibbys is not what it used to be & with so many excellent choices in Montreal we are never returning. Very disappointing.
Sep 10, 2025
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Perfect steak, & attentive service from Jean-Marc. Slightly loud atmosphere but it was Christmas day. Valet a huge plus.
EDIT one year later, after a change in ownership, not up to usual standards. One of our party had an issue with the cook on her steak, & the waiter told her it was fine. Not the answer we expected. Service a little casual considering the price. Won't be back.
Un souper chez Gibbys est toujours une promesse d'excellence, & la nourriture, encore une fois, fut irréprochable. Mais ce qui a réellement marqué notre expérience, c'est Linda. Plus qu'une serveuse, elle a été une hôtesse de coeur, avec cette chaleur profondément québécoise qui vous enveloppe comme une couverture tricotée.
Malgré la barrière de la langue pour deux de nos invités qui ne parlait ni Français ni Anglais, elle a su créer une atmosphère d'une rare humanité, où chaque geste semblait personnalisé, chaque mot choisi pour que chacun se sente accueilli. On n'avait pas l'impression de se faire''servir'' c'était plutôt comme si nous étions invités chez un membre de la famille.
À une époque où il est de plus en plus rare de croiser des gens passionnés par leur métier, Linda nous a rappelé qu'un sourire sincère & une présence vraie peuvent transformer un repas en souvenir précieux. Si vous avez la chance de tomber sur elle - car elle n'est là que deux soirs par semaine - n'hésitez pas à demander sa section : ce sera un privilège qui ajoutera une touche unique à votre expérience.
Haven't been in years. Came for lunch with friends & their $50, 3 course menu is a real winner. Traditional sides like pickles & warm bread, plus that sorbet to cleanse your pallet in between courses. Oh & they still serve those minty cold chocolates at the end of the meal. A classic MTL resto that still delivers. Recommend !
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Amazing food & overall Amazing experience in Gibbys! Big thanks to Vitali for the help & recommendation on the steak. Beef carpaccio left me speechless, so good!!
While this feels like a traditional steakhouse, they pay attention to every detail. Our service was wonderful & from the Gibby's salad to the seasonal cheesecake the food & cocktails were wonderful. You could also feel the history of the building. Highly recommend.
I gotta start by saying I didn't get a chance to eat here, but I was having dinner & there was a fire down the street & the restaurant lost power & we had a party of 40, they managed to find us another restaurant to fit us all. Fantastic service!
For the price you pay for the meal you'd expect much better service. Not that our waitress was slow it just that she had too many tables to take care of
They need to hire more staff. I was disappointed in the overall experience, coming from Texas, I was told it was a finest steakhouse in Old Montreal but I didn't think so.
Been to Montreal twice over my years & have now visited Gibbys twice. Worth the visit, very enjoyable experience. Beautiful building, great history, fantastic service & exceptional steak - my wife & I had a fantastic time, thank you!
