Jiao, is a dim sum restaurant-bar concept in Old Montreal. It will offer dumplings, bao (Chinese) buns and seafood dim sum in different ways. Beautiful large lanterns and a u-shaped central bar provide a great ambiance to eat or have a drink.
JIAO DIM SUM BAR comes across as a lively Montreal spot with a bar vibe, great music and a vibe that works for groups or a date night. The service is frequently praised for speed and friendliness, though a few reviews mention slower moments during busy times and occasional miscommunications. The food earns broad admiration for flavor and freshness, with many dishes described as tasty and enjoyable, while others note inconsistency and some items being overly salty or not meeting expectations, and some diners feel the menu tilts toward a Westernized style. The cocktail program is a standout for many guests, delivering well balanced and creative drinks that complement the lively setting. Ambiance, energy and overall experience are repeatedly highlighted as positives, while a minority of patrons express frustration with price, portion size or specific dishes. As a result, JIAO DIM SUM BAR remains a popular choice for a night out in Montreal, with strong praise for vibe and drinks but mixed opinions on food value and consistency.
Great place but you gotta time it well. Food portions aren't the largest for the price but still very delicious. Very nice ambiance however can get packed since it's not too big of a venue. Drinks are fine as well. They usually have good Dj's as well. I would recommend.
My friend & I had an amazing time tonight, the food was so flavourful, the service was impeccable, our waiter Daniel provided insights on the menu & was of great company, music & ambience are great! Recommend 10/10
For the people leaving this place 5 stars - notice how few reviews most of them have left in total.
Jiao is running off mostly hype. You see a lot of comments on the service but I think this is because a lot of people leaving reviews know the staff. I noticed one bartender was already acquainted with several people in the room so there is likely a social circle backing the repertoire of this place. The service I experienced was fine but nothing worth noting.
The bar looks amazing, atmosphere is the strong point here for sure. Food is not. The shrimp dish I ordered for $30/7 pieces was food court quality at best. Very salty, not gourmet by any standard. I stopped there with the food. The drinks were great however. One dish & two drinks rang me up over $70 - in this economy this is not a place I am trying to revisit, given that I can feed 3-4 people at a Chinese restaurant with much better food for the same price.
Tous les plats étaient absolument délicieux. Bon service. Ambiance de bar, même un mardi soir. Les toilettes n'étaient pas très propres par contre. Somme toute, on recommande, surtout pour la nourriture!
Très agréable expérience ! L'ambiance du restaurant était chaleureuse & accueillante, & la nourriture était tout simplement délicieuse. Je reviendrai assurément. La serveuse était très gentille & a su être présente au bon moment, ce qui a rendu l'expérience encore plus agréable. Cependant, je n'attribue pas la note de 5 étoiles principalement en raison de quelques améliorations possibles. En tant que végétarienne, j'aurais apprécié un plat supplémentaire dans les options proposées. De plus, il y a eu un petit manque d'organisation au moment du service : à plusieurs reprises, différents busboys venaient pour demander quel plat était destiné à quelle personne, ce qui a créé une légère confusion, surtout avec la quantité de plats. Un peu plus de coordination dans ce domaine serait un plus.
The service was absolutely amazing! Daniel serve us & his warmth really made the experience. The food had great portion sizes but it was a bit pricey. The edamame was fire & the fire rice was boom as well !
Really recommend this place! Dj is awesome on a Saturday night, everything we order is always tasty, & service is on point (they let me bring a cake for special events) & always give my group & I a great table because we reserve 2 weeks in advance. The bar is also very pleasant for walk ins.
Went for a work dinner & was pleasantly surprised, the food was amazing, drinks were great & the ambiance was also very cool, not too mention the music was on point. Will definitely be back next time I'm Montréal!!
Solid experience! Took my girlfriend there in the late evening & thought it would be a romantic meal & it actually was with a hidden. Surprise of RNB Music & the dimmed lights At your table. I would go again haha!
Oct 19, 2024
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My friend & I came from Vancouver to visit Montreal & came across Jiao. We arrived at about 9:30pm & restaurant was completely dead . We orders 3 dishes plus one drink each .We had about three different servers two female & one male. As the night went on it got busier & we were asked to move tables to accommodate another group with a drink covered by the manager which we agreed. However my friend ordered an espresso martini which tasted like it had no alcohol . When she told one of the female servers she replied rudely " well isn't that the point to taste espresso & laughed . When it was time for the bill , no where on the bill does it say that it is mandatory to tip 18% . When I imputed my own tip the server then said oh sorry it's mandatory 18% because it covers employees wages. She imputed the extra $13 & made me pay. The bill came to be $154 per person which we paid separately. Besides the music which was the only good thing there I would not recommend this restaurant
