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.
Gibby's is an iconic Old Montreal steakhouse housed in a historic stone building with warm old world charm and a cozy, candlelit vibe. The dining experience often centers on expertly cooked steaks like beef Wellington and ribeye, with crowd-pleasing bread service and a lemon sorbet palate cleanser between courses, and sides that are generously portioned; service is usually attentive and professional, with many visits praising the staff, though some nights can feel busy or inconsistent. The atmosphere, history and valet parking add to the appeal, making Gibby's a go-to for special occasions, business meals or casual dinners alike. While the restaurant is celebrated for reliability, a few experiences note changes under new ownership or renovations that affected quality, and a couple of dishes have fallen short. When everything aligns, Gibby's delivers a memorable, classic steakhouse experience that keeps guests returning year after year.
Gibby's Steakhouse is a super cute restaurant that fits perfectly with the Old Montreal vibe. Service was welcoming & attentive throughout our meal.
My mom & I both ordered the fixed-price lunch menu. For appetizers, I had the beef tartare & she had the French onion soup, both were delicious, but portions were generous & we couldn't quite finish them since we wanted to save room for the rest of the meal. We were also served a lemon sorbet in between courses, which was a nice palate cleanser.
For entrées, I had the Diane steak & my mom had the Youville rack of lamb. Both were cooked perfectly to our tastes & were very flavorful. The only minor downside was that the vegetable portion felt quite small, just a few pieces of asparagus & a small pepper.
For dessert, we both had the chocolate cake of the day. It was a bit dry, but still enjoyable overall.
Overall, a very nice dining experience with great service & well-prepared food.
?Gibbys is hands-down the best steakhouse I have ever been to. The setting in Old Montreal is incredibly cool-the building is actually an old converted horse stable, which gives it an amazing, historic atmosphere.
?The food was spectacular, but what truly blew us away was the service. Our server was absolutely phenomenal & clearly a seasoned pro. Their attention to detail, ability to anticipate our every need, & incredible memory when it came to managing the table & clearing dishes was top-tier.
?The staff went above & beyond to make our night special. We had to move our table slightly over, & due to that tiny inconvenience, they completely surprised us by treating us to sorbet with brandy. It was such a class-act move.
?Gibbys is an absolute must-visit if you are in Montreal. I will definitely be back!
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Hands down the best steak I have had ever! Our server Carolyn was amazing & answered all questions we had. This is our first time in Canada & she was super helpful translating as well! 10/10
Great experience at Gibbys. I highly recommend the Gibbys salad. Only thing was my steak was done a little rare for medium, which I did notify the server of & they brought it back to cook more. The lemon sorbet is a nice touch after the salads. It is pricey but you will leave stuffed. I got the filet minion.
The drinks were good.
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Solid 5 star but taking one star off because the hostess asked our name & number & when we asked why, she couldnt answer.( it was tuesday lunch & was not busy)
Food,
Appetizers,
Complimentary bread was good.
Oyster rocker fella, was not great.
Beef tartare was great flavour & refreshing.
Escargot was great & dipping that complimentary bread was great combo.
French onion soup was great. - this was what i have got & it was the best french onion soup i have ever gotten!!!
Id recommend, tartare, french onion soup, & escargot.
Lemon sorbet was delightful!!!! I'd pay for it separately for sure. So refreshing & yummy!!
Main,
Burger was great.
Striploin with peppercorn sauce was subpar. It was not true medium rare (some parts were well done, some were medium rare, some parts were rare & the fat has not rendered… & all so very smoky'flavour' which i didn't love.. because it was more of a burnt taste to me)
Dessert was chocolate cake & it was good. Cake itself was ok but the chocolate cream layer in top was so rich, creamy & delicious.
Coffee also came with it & was good coffee.
All of us ordered lunch special. I loved everything but main entree. For the price you pay it is a great lunch spot!!
We have eaten there for the last 20 years. This time the steaks were a disaster. Even the replacement steaks were tough & stringy. We'll celebrate elsewhere next year.
One of the best steakhouse in Montreal. With its location, parking is always an issue. Srrvice is impeccable. No child special menu, except for a small portion of pastas.
I was looking forward to returning to Gibbys, I went 20 years ago & it was one of the best steak dinners I ever had. Fast forward to this past Saturday (5/15) it it was a HUGE disappointment, in short, it was a bad piece of meat ( more fat than meat) it should never have been served. The head waiter did agree & it was taken off my bill. It was nice of them, but I went there to eat, not to leave hungry
Unfortunately this old staple is tired & not what it used to be. The quality of the food & service do not match the cost. The steak was cold upon arrival, they took it back & re-heated it on the grill. For an $85.00 steak that's horrible. It was then burnt & chewy. The steakhouse martini didn't come with blue cheese olives, when I asked they said they would check, never addressed it after. The manager did come over to offer free dessert for one & comped the meal which is why I gave 2 stars instead of 1. The chicken & pepper steak were better quality & the lobster was good.
I love this restaurant. I have been coming here for years & always include it in any trip to Montreal. The steak is fabulous, great seafood, apps, wine, drinks & desserts are first rate. Do not miss an opportunity to eat here.
Another fabulous meal at Gibby's had the Diane Steak & Shrimp cocktail both were excellent. They are making some changes it appears & in my view the best. They used to have a special cake just for birthdays that will be missed. The Monte Carlo potato does not seem quite as good but that may be me. Overall still excellent but feels like it has lost something special.
The one thing that is not diminished at all are the best in class servers. Warm, welcoming & professional They are the heart of the place & make it all special. Our server tonight Alexa was the best of them. We had a throughly enjoyable evening & a wonderful meal from appetizers to dessert.
La bouffe chez Gibbys toujours excellente. Le menu table d'hôte du lunch est très complet & plus abordable. Merci à Jeremy alias Kevin d'avoir fait de mon anniversaire un dîner mémorable! Service impeccable & excellent sens de l'humour! Il était parfait pour notre groupe de 9 personnes.
I had an amazing time here. I'm just visiting Montreal for the week & this was my first dinner stop. I got the mother's day package for myself. The food was delicious & my server was fantastic. The cocktails were also quite good. I left the place somewhat drunk & very happily stuffed.
