Chez Gibby's on trouve le car homard grillé, entrecôte coupe maison, surlonge coupe new-yorkaise, bifteck au poivre vert de Madagascar ou poisson frais du jour sont les vedettes du menu.
Gibby's est une institution du Vieux-Montréal, un steakhouse historique installé dans un bâtiment en pierre, qui dégage un charme chaleureux et une ambiance intime. L'expérience culinaire tourne généralement autour de steaks impeccables comme le Beef Wellington ou l'entrecôte, accompagnés de sides généreux, du pain et d'un sorbet nettoyant le palais entre les plats; le service est habituellement attentif et professionnel, et de nombreuses visites louent la qualité du personnel, même si certaines soirées peuvent être plus bruyantes ou plus chargées. L'atmosphère et l'histoire font de Gibby's une adresse à privilégier pour les occasions spéciales, les repas d'affaires ou les dîners entre amis et en famille, et le stationnement avec voiturier ajoute au confort. Bien que la réputation repose sur la fiabilité, certains retours évoquent des changements ou des rénovations qui ont affecté la qualité, et quelques plats n'ont pas été à la hauteur. Quand tout s'aligne, Gibby's offre une expérience classique et mémorable qui pousse les clients à revenir année après année.
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.
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.
10 sept. 2025
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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.
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!
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!
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 !!!
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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.
Gibby's provided a mixed experience. A recent visit (July 2025) for a special occasion was unfortunately a major letdown when compared to our five-star experience back in 2022. That first visit set a high bar, making Gibby's our top choice for this special celebration. Unfortunately, our recent experience was exceptionally disappointing.
Disenchanting Seating & Ambiance
I'd specifically requested a private, intimate table in my online reservation, knowing it was a special occasion. Arriving early on a Monday evening, the restaurant was not busy, with plenty of quieter seating available. Despite this, the hostess seated us in a noisy section, surrounded by a lively group of businessmen & a family with young children. Our small table was also positioned uncomfortably close to another, making private conversation impossible. It was baffling why, given my request & the available space, we were placed in such an unsuitable spot.
Rushed & Questionable Service
Our server was polite but seemed rushed. When I mentioned our special occasion, he gave a cursory acknowledgment, in stark contrast to the genuine interest shown by our server back in 2022. It felt like our server on this occasion was focused on moving things along & maximizing the bill, constantly suggesting the most expensive items & add-ons.
The wine service was particularly concerning. I asked for a recommendation & was immediately pointed to the priciest options. I selected a different bottle, still pricey but more reasonable, which he confirmed. However, the bottle he brought had an unusual label, making it hard to identify. I accepted it, but later discovered on the bill that it was $50 more expensive than what I ordered. I didn't want to haggle on our special night, but it left me wondering if it was an honest mistake. He also acknowledged my request for a decanter but never brought it.
Underwhelming Food & Value
The food quality wasn't as good as our previous visit. Both steaks, ordered medium, arrived well-done. We chose not to send them back, simply wanting to conclude our disappointing evening. Unlike our 2022 visit, there were no complimentary desserts for our special occasion.
Ultimately, our bill was significantly higher than before, for a far less satisfying experience. The combination of the poor seating, rushed & seemingly up-selling service, & food issues meant our special occasion dinner felt unpleasant & overpriced.
Conclusion - Highly Disappointed
While Gibby's has a charming historic setting was very impressive back in 2022, my recent visit demonstrated a significant dip in quality & value. The best part of our July 2025 visit was recalling the wonderful experience we had two years prior. After this experience, & considering all the other great options in the area, I'm not sure if a third visit is likely.
The last of my favourite restaurants finally has fallen. Once my first choice for birthdays or any celebration but now I will definitely think twice before going back.
Service left a lot to be desired. Waitress seemed bothered anytime a request was made, making a big deal about having to'go down to the kitchen'. Pickles & bread took forever to arrive, along with taking our order. Sat nearly 30 minutes before we were served & another 20 before any food hit the table.
Food was good but not excellent. Prices have increased but the quality has gotten worse. Steak was not cooked correctly.
Overall not the experience I expect for $100+ a head. Very disappointed & I am sad to say that I will be looking elsewhere for a high quality dining experience.
Edit: Management responded to my concerns promptly, assured me that changes are going to be made at the restaurant & offered some compensation. Will see how my next experience is & update the review.
Edit 2: Went back tonight & my experience was much better, while there were still some issues with the kitchen they certainly made up for it. Service was much better & I would definitely return.
This steak house has Valet parking.
Easy to get a table without a reservation.
Warm & comfortable ambience. Just lovely. Something that is missing from most restaurants these days.
The service was good but not what it used to be twenty years ago.
The warm bread & butter are delicious. The bread is a fluffy white & on the sweet side. Watch these, as they can derail your appetite.
The pickles are good. Crunchy & flavorful.
Both the house & blue cheese salads were good. Very generous with the salad dressing. Nice touch of croutons, real bacon bits & fresh pepper.
As always the lemon sorbet, to clean the palette, was perfect!
We all loved our filet mignon & steak. The Montee Carlo baked potato is delicious. The asparagus & pepper are not worth belly space.
The Oysters Rockefeller were ok. For the price I would have preferred to try something else.
The French fries aren't bad.
Both the sauce Diane & the Peppercorn ROCK!
The crème brûlée was good. I appreciate the vanilla custard. It is not phenomenal but it is good.
The gentlemen at valet were great.
It is not an inexpensive restaurant. However, unlike many other restaurants, included in the price of your meal you get a salad & potato.
Visited Gibby's after over 20 years. The service was very friendly but painfully slow taking over 3 hours to be served. Although busy, the restaurant was not full.
The escargot were minute, the Gibby salad was excellent & our steaks were cooked to perfection. The price was outrageous. There are better & less expensive steak restaurants in Montreal. Caters mainly to the tourist clientele. Would not return.
