Joe Beef
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Joe Beef
Relaxed restaurant & bar serving steaks & seafood in a compact, old-school setting.
5 pm - 10:30 pm
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 5 pm - 10:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 5 pm - 10:30 pm |
| Thursday | 5 pm - 10:30 pm |
| Friday | 5 pm - 10:30 pm |
| Saturday | 5 pm - 10:30 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
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Old Montreal restaurant classics in the heart of Little Burgundy. An homage to Charles "Joe-Beef" McKiernan, 19th century innkeeper and Montreal working class hero. A drunken crawl away from the Historic Atwater market. Steaks and seafood.
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lobster(115) spaghetti(76) steak(74) sauce(60) wine(56) recommend(50) dessert(47) dishes(38) attentive(36)Page 7 of 21 - 403 Reviews
Jeffrey
Everything was fantastic. The service, food, & drinks were outstanding! We will be back!View more
David
We usually go to Liverpool House as we love the menu, & it's easier to get a last-minute seat when you're just out of work & feel like having an impromptu date with your partner. However, we thought we'd go to its beloved sister establishment this time. We were not disappointed. It had a mix of locals, tourists & people on dates, all looking to have a good time, & I think this is where Joe Beef shines. It caters to many customers & creates an ambiance that works for most. We shared a bunch of plates & let our server recommend wines that would pair well with our selection. It felt like the whole experience was designed for us to enjoy food any way we wanted & without fearing weird looks from other people if we were a little too loud & having too much fun. It felt like everyone was having a good time, including the staff, which is a decreasingly common sight in the increasingly sterile Montreal food scene that sometimes takes itself a little too seriously. Thanks for the food, drinks & the good vibes :)View more
Robert
Beef is in the name & delicious expertly cooked but lobster pasta leaves me dreaming of the next visit, wait staff highly attentive & knowledgeable.View more
Amanda
After seeing Joe Beef featured on one of our favorite shows, Parts Unknown, it became a bucket list restaurant for my husband & I. We were fortunate enough to get a reservation for our anniversary & we were so excited. We weren't sure how long it was going to take to Uber there from our Airbnb so we left plenty of time & arrived about 25 minutes early so the staff very kindly set up a couple of chairs & the heater in the little courtyard area outside while we enjoyed some champagne. When our table was ready (only about 5-10 minutes later), our server greeted us & gave an overview of the menu. We opted to pick two items from the menu ourselves, & ask our server to select to select two items she thought we should try. We selected the tuna tartare & the rabbit special they had that evening, which happened to be one of the dishes that Anthony Bourdain ate on the Parts Unknown episode we loved. Our server selected the pumpernickel smorgasbord & the halibut dish. The tuna tartare was prepared tableside & was absolutely delicious - the tuna was delicate & the egg yolk mixture they used to emulsify everything didn't overpower the tuna at all. The crostini & endive leaves it was served with were great, we thought the bitterness of the endive overpowered the tuna just a bit, but it was still delicious. The pumpernickel smorgasbord was truly that, there were so many varieties of delicious seafood on top of the bread. The rabbit was pulled & wrapped around truffles & foie gras. It had a wonderfully rich sauce & the creamiest mashed potatoes I've ever had. Overall, a fantastic dish. The halibut dish was a great contrast with the vegetal flavor of the cucumbers & the tanginess from the sauce. For dessert, we had the chocolate tart (which came with a side dessert of the most decadent chocolate mousse) & the layer cake, both were amazing. The service was attentive & friendly, I appreciated the humor they all had as well, it made for a really fun evening & the perfect way to celebrate our anniversary.View more
Maria
The service was friendly & knowledgeable. The meal was tasty & well prepared. Would definitely recommend & would go back.View more
John
Finally had a chance to try Joe Beef, & loved it. Great experience overall, that lives up to its reputation. Will be back for sure.View more
Danny
One of the best meals i've had this year. Delicious food with a great ambiance that welcomes people as they are. No false pretense or pretentious allure. Just good food & good people.View more
Victor
Excellent food, very warm service, just a bit pricey but every once in a while it's worth it to experience something other than a poutine.View more
Arthur
Food was amazing, the duck & the fries are top notch. It was very busy for 6pm on a Wednesday night & sat at the bar which was full & a but tight. The servers were very attentive & were always there if you needed anything. The couple next to me ordered the halibut & it looked really good, will definitely try it next time.View more
Nicole
Maybe it was what I ordered maybe not. I found it overpriced on the food. It was delicious although somewhat bland. I wish there was more options but I think it's a rotating menu. The service was impeccable. Very friendly staff. A little loud inside but it was 10:30pm. Cheers from Halifax, NS.View more
Zach
Wonderful meal. Duck was excellent. Lobster pasta was rich & delicious. Chocolate torte was very good.View more
Vincent
Restaurant légendaire, & ce n'est pas pour rien. Le boeuf est absolument sublime & notre entrée de fruits de mer était divine. Pour un repas spécial où on se délectera, c'est parfait!View more
Arianna
Excellent service & food! My boyfriend also proposed to me here & the staff made it extra special. I highly recommend 👌 ☺️View more
Richard
The beef Wellington, which included foie gras as well as truffle on top was absolutely delicious. Definitely one of the best items I have ever eaten at a restaurant!View more
Trev’s
A Montreal institution, make sure you make a reservation in advanceView more
Jason
Everything is well crafted, very rich, & very delicious. The chocolate tart with hazelnut mousse was an unexpected delight. The whole menu is a marriage of excellent technique with rustic sensibilities. Legendary spaghetti homard deserves its fame but is slightly heavy handed on the bacon.View more
Henriette
Finally snagged a reservation & so very glad we did. The food was perfect & the service was attentive & welcoming! We will be back!View more
Moaeez
There's a reason this restaurant has remained one of Montreal's finest over the years. The food is exceptional, the staff is warm & passionate, & the atmosphere makes it the perfect choice for a special evening. The steak & duck are absolutely divine, & to top it all off, the chocolate tart is the perfect way to end the night. Truly a must-visit for anyone in town!View more
Taylor
Amazing service & food! We particularly loved the cake & fries!View more