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.
Truly a magnificent experience. This is one of the oldest & well respected steakhouses in Montreal. No real dress code but wear the best outfit you have. Filet mignon was succulent but really it's impossible to make a bad choice here. It's not cheap but given the caliber of the restaurant it's appropriate. Besides they treat you like a member of the aristocracy!
Aug 13, 2025
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Excellent old school steakhouse. They were very busy & possibly a little understaffed but the service was still excellent. Steak was delicious & expertly prepared. Wedge salad among the best I've ever had. Only criticism would be the veggies included with the meal were very sparse. Great wine list with a few reasonably priced gems available. If you want the classic steakhouse experience this is it.
We are here on holiday & wanted a special occasion restaurant for the trip & our anniversary. We arrived a little early but no issue & we were given a table for two at the back next to one of the serving desks. Started with a great house martini & enormous pickles, bread etc. We both ordered shrimps & fillet mignon. Shrimps were lovely - sweet & juicy, although interesting that they were sourced from India rather than the Canadian variety. Mains were so so. We ordered our meat medium & they came with a nice bark on them but were definitely on the done side of medium. Wine was good although got the feeling that even though I was getting a good bottle, I was being pushed for something more expensive.
Being near the serving end of things we definitely got to see & hear a lot more than we would have liked, especially relating to the'management' of the more junior staff. Not professional. Other downer for me was that as we were finishing out dessert, our waiter summarily slapped the bill down on our table (we had not requested it & the restaurant was not full & we had not been slow). I expressed surprise & said I was hoping to have an Irish coffee, so the bill was withdrawn & service resumed.
Overall, a lovely setting, regular luxury steak house but I have had better for less.
Gibbys n'est plus ce que c'était que nous croyons … nous avions des amis de l'extérieur il y a deux semaines & nous avions décidé de réserver au Gibbys pour une valeur assurée… hey bien non la viande était de piètre qualité dont nous n'avons jamais vu dans le passé… j'ai aussi dû retourner mon steak car la cuisson n'était pas ce que j'avais demandé… nous étions très déçus pour nos invités… on ne pense pas retourner … & pourtant nous sommes des habitués du Gibbys !!!
La nourriture était bien en général : Les côtelettes d'agneau étaient délicieuses, riz très basique par contre. Je m'attendais à plus au niveau du goût des fruits de mer surtout en considérant son prix.
Le service de notre serveur était impeccable. Ils offrent même un petit gâteau lorsque c'est l'anniversaire d'un client en plus d'une photo souvenir.
The steak was so good here & I'd rather go here than the Keg. I think prices are reasonable for a steakhouse to be honest. & I loved the bread & apps they served for free. You will not leave hungry.
Service was top notch. Pacing of the meal was perfect. We didn't feel rushed. Food was all you would expect from a long standing traditional steakhouse. The Beef Wellington was perfectly seasoned. We dined indoors which was cozy. The outdoor terrace looked quite inviting as well.
Aug 4, 2025
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The food we had was absolutely Devine. We went here for an anniversary dinner & had the pleasure of having Catherine as our wonderful waitress coming back here on every special occasion!
Je suis client depuis 30 ans tout est très très bon pour quelqu'un qui y va pour première fois, j'y vais depuis 30 ans & depuis 2 ans, ça fait 2 fois que j'ai des soucis, bref si c'est trop long entre les services, avisez les car un probleme de commande peut arriver & verifiez vos factures à la fin. Mais sommes toutes c'est vraiment bon.
