Gibby's propose des coupes de bœuf de première qualité et des fruits de mer frais dans un bâtiment historique en pierre caractérisé par des foyers au bois et des boiseries sombres. Le menu se concentre sur des steaks vieillis à sec parés sur place, accompagnés de saumon de l'Atlantique, de truite arc-en-ciel et d'huîtres récoltées dans les eaux froides. Des accompagnements traditionnels tels que des pommes de terre au four, des cornichons et du pain au levain complètent les plats principaux. La clientèle découvre une disposition à plusieurs salles qui conserve une atmosphère d'intimité grâce à ses murs de pierre épais et ses plafonds bas. La préparation culinaire privilégie des techniques de grillade classiques sur flammes nues pour obtenir des textures et des profils aromatiques précis. Chaque sélection de fruits de mer respecte des normes d'approvisionnement rigoureuses. Cet établissement fonctionne comme un centre dédié aux viandes et aux produits aquatiques.
Gibby's est largement reconnu comme une institution emblématique de Montréal, célèbre pour son cadre historique, son décor classique et ses plats de viande et de fruits de mer de grande qualité. De nombreux clients louent le restaurant pour son service exceptionnel, la constance de ses plats et ses petites attentions, comme les cornichons, le pain et le sorbet offerts. Bien que beaucoup le considèrent comme une destination incontournable pour les grandes occasions, d'autres ont noté des irrégularités dans la préparation des plats, la température et la rapidité du service, particulièrement depuis les récents changements de direction. Malgré des avis partagés sur les prix et quelques lacunes occasionnelles, une grande partie de la clientèle continue de voir le restaurant comme une adresse de référence, soulignant l'expérience mémorable et le dévouement du personnel professionnel.
I have been a patron of Gibbys my entire life. My family & I have been celebrating special occasions here for decades. My most recent experience last night was so disappointing, I felt I needed to leave a review. I was looking forward to a lovely evening for my mother's 75th birthday. I had ordered the beef wellington before & It was excellent. However this time around, the entire meal was mediocre at best & the service, terrible. Firstly, for one of the most expensive restaurants in the city, I was surprised to enter the front door to a very old smelling atmosphere. Like dirty carpets & old wood. I think some renovations are in order. The bathrooms are also dingy & old which is never a good indicator of cleanliness. My filet mignon which I ordered medium (a common cuisson) arrived rare on the inside. It was returned back to the kitchen & was reheated cut open & returned back to me well done & dry. It was sent back for a second time & when returned back was now blue. Even rarer than the first time. My mother who's birthday it was, ate her meal by herself. I did not want to return my meal back yet again for a third time. Most of the steak was left uneaten. We ordered dessert & coffee & finished our desserts by time the coffee arrived in a dirty cup with crusted on food that the waitress was scraping off in front of me with her nail. She seems annoyed when I asked for a clean cup, perhaps that was why I got water spilled all over me from her. Not even an apology. My mother was so upset that her birthday meal was ruined & her dinner companion (her daughter) sat & watched her eat, she cried. She felt she wanted to speak to the manager. My 75 year old mother has yet to be called back after leaving TWO messages. It seems that gibbys does not pride itself on the service & food quality it once did. I was sorry to hear the st sauver location closed down. I hope that is not an indication on what is to come for old montreal.
Resolution: Two bring this review up to date. Last weekend, Gibby's invited myself & my mother back for an all expenses paid dinner as an apology for the terrible experience. It was a lovely dinner. The food was good & the service was excellent by Nancy who was a doll.
This is a review about redemption. My wife & I & friends visited Gibby's in January & it
was not what we had hoped it would be. There were issues with one of the steaks & the service was mediocre. I posted a detailed review & I was very pleasantly surprised when I was contacted by Fatima Roman, the floor manager. She offered us the option of returning & having the restaurant comp our main courses. I have always maintained that the mark of an excellent organization is not that they never fail, rather what they do when they fail to meet their standards.
Well, we returned last night & we were treated like royalty by Fatima & the Director General, Jose Lourenco. The service & food lived up to & exceeded our expectations. & our cocktails & a dessert were comped as well. The restaurant more than redeemed itself & we will continue to patronize it, as we have for decades.
It's so sad to see this iconic restaurant having lost its edge. The steak was pretty good, but that's about it. The salad is different, the monte carlo was inedible, as were the desserts. I don't need to go back, too bad.
3 mars 2026
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I had previously visited gibbys & left a review, but am updating based off my new experience. I had a rather bad experience with the service over a month ago & the manager called me to have me explain the experience & offered me to come back & cover part of the meal due to the bad service the previous time. Even with the steak covered the bill was over $200 since we got wine & dessert.
This time the experience was much better. Me & my boyfriend were sat in the back of the restaurant where it is much calmer energy, & were served by Charlie she was great! She was able to help us recommend a good wine to pair with our steaks. Food was very good. I also had a Gibbys martini & I must say it is one of the best martinis I've ever had. For dessert we ordered the dame blanche, only slightly disappointed wad the chocolate sauce was already cold from the ice cream & had sunk to the bottom as a giant chocolate rock, but still good. We ordered espressos with dessert as well, I know gibbys is a fancy restaurant but 8$ before tax for a single espresso is a bit of a scam…
Overall very good experience especially after the previous visit, however we still did not see the elusive sommelier we had been promised to have sent to our table by the manager, but the waitress was extremely helpful!
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We came here for my boyfriend's birthday with high expectations but were disappointed. The night started with me asking a few questions about wines, which the waiter didn't seem to have much knowledge on, instead of asking someone else he specifically said the Riesling was a sweet wine & wouldn't pair with steak, however after a quick google search, the wine is a dry minerally wine, which I don't expect a server to know every wine, but I wouldn't recommend saying your not sure than giving false information.
He then went to ask the sommelier for a recommendation, but he didn't ask us what type of wine we were looking for, & came back to suggest a 130$ bottle, with the only reasoning that it was recommended. With no proper explanation of the wine I wouldn't purchase a 130$ bottle. Also if there is a sommelier, why are they not sent to the table to help pick a wine or recommendation?
Also when we came back with the recommendation, he brought the menu to my boyfriend even though I had been the ones asking the question??
For the steaks, the waiter asked if we wanted the steak spices on top or on the side, & the waiter wrote it down on his notepad, which my boyfriend asked for the spices on the side, yet we were served steaks with spices on them. (In my opinion it makes it worse if it written down & the mistake is made) . We decided not to say anything on the spot as the steak is still yummy & doesn't seem worth wasting a while piece of meat for a simple mistake.
In the reservation we had made a note that we were celebrating his birthday. At the end of the meal after asking for the bill, the waiter brought the bill & was about to get the card machine, & came back to say he heard it was a birthday, & said he would be right back. He brought out a cake which is presumably their policy, but he didn't ask us first, which yes it is nice but neither me or my boyfriend particularly wanted cake, so we ate some of it out of guilt of a whole cake brought out.
The steaks were good, also the German Riesling was a good dry white wine with steaks. The experience with the wine really tainted my experience, I know it is not a wine bar but at a restaurant where the bill is over 300$ you would hope to have a better service. At the end they take a picture on a Polaroid & give it to you which is cute.
With the whole experience I don't count myself coming back or recommending it to anyone either.
We've tried their lunch & as always their meat is just so good. They even give you a sorbet after the appetizer to clean your palate. The only thing I didn't like is the dessert which is a pecan pie & it's just too sweet. Try the boeuf a Diane, it's so good. They have valet parking so it's a big plus considering how busy it is in the summer or when weather is good.
Mon conjoint & moi avons été invités par mon fils dans ce très beau restaurant qu'il fréquente assez souvent. Notre expérience a été au-dela de nos attentes pour nous, mais mon fils a du retourner son assiette car il avait demandé sa brochette Kebab médium & elle était très saignant, lorsque son assiette est revenu c'était brûlé la serveuse c'est excuser & lui a offert son dessert gratuitement. Tous nos plats étaient excellents une facture de 630$ avant pourboire incluant 7 boissons. L'ambiance était très agréable, nous étions assis au sous-sol & pouvions discuter convenablement. Je recommande ce restaurant sans hésitation, notre serveuse était à l'écoute de nos demandes une très belle expérience culinaire 💕
Avec Reservation seulement. Pas de statiionnement, utiliser le valet de parking. Acceuil chaleureux, service EXCEPTIONEL, grande classe & discret, les différents drinks sont tres bien, exactitude des commandes, la cuisson des aliments est juste, desserts sans reproche & je vous suggere fortement les café flamber, beau spectacle directement a votre table. Le menu est TRES dispendieux & sans aucun doute surévalué. Expérience agréable.
Our server, Catherine, provided us with a wonderful experience! She was so much fun & had so much enthusiasm & knowledge. She clearly cares about what she does & I hope management recognizes how hard working & skilled she is! Everything we ate was delicious. We enjoyed the beef tartare appetizer & beef Wellington for dinner. The meal was perfectly paced. The dessert drink, named the Brazil, was so much fun & delicious. They flambé the drink at the table, giving you a great show. Thank you, Gibby's, for the amazing memories!
I visited this restaurant recently & enjoyed a good overall experience. I ordered a salad as a starter, the prime rib for my main course, & a tart for dessert. Everything was nicely prepared & flavorful.
The service was attentive & friendly, which made the visit even better. The only downside is that the prices were a bit on the higher side, especially since I didn't order any drinks.
Overall, it was a pleasant dining experience & worth trying.
I pass by this restaurant during the day & never knew that this place has such a rich history within the community. Gibby's has that unmistakable Old Montreal charm -- stone walls, warm lighting, & a sense that dinner is meant to be an occasion. Our visit leaned into that spirit beautifully.
🍷 Wine - Tenuta Geretto 2021 (White Wine). The evening opened with a crisp, elegant pour of Tenuta Geretto 2021. It struck a lovely balance - bright acidity, subtle fruit, & just enough minerality to refresh the palate between bites. A clean, versatile white that paired surprisingly well with a hearty steak.
🥩 Main Course - Rib Eye Boneless Steak (Enough for Two). Gibby's is known for its classic steakhouse approach, & the rib eye delivered exactly that. Generously portioned - easily shared between two - it arrived perfectly cooked, with that signature Gibby's char on the outside & tender richness inside. The cut had great marbling, translating into deep, buttery flavor without feeling heavy. Sharing it made the experience feel indulgent without being overwhelming.
🍮 Dessert - Crème Brûlée. A classic ending done right. The sugar crust cracked with that satisfying tap, revealing a silky custard underneath. Not overly sweet, not overly dense - just a smooth, comforting finish to a rich meal.
🎯 Overall Impression
Gibby's remains a quintessential Old Montreal dining experience: generous portions, timeless dishes, & a setting that feels both historic & celebratory. The combination of a crisp Italian white, a shareable rib eye, & a well-executed crème brûlée made for a memorable evening that balanced indulgence with elegance.
