Classiques de restaurants du Vieux-Montréal au coeur de la Petite Bourgogne. Un hommage à Charles "Joe-Beef" McKiernan, héros de la classe ouvrière du 19ième siècle. A deux pas mi-ivres du célèbre Marché Atwater. Steaks et fruits de mer.
Dans l'ensemble des avis, Joe Beef se distingue par une cuisine riche et décadente et des portions généreuses, avec le spaghetti au homard, le filet et le steak mariné, ainsi qu'un fort accent sur les fruits de mer qui revient souvent. Le service est décrit comme attentif, compétent et chaleureux, contribuant à une ambiance animée et décontractée que beaucoup considèrent comme une institution montréalaise. Le homard spaghetti et d'autres plats emblématiques sont régulièrement mis en avant, mais certains visiteurs trouvent le prix élevé et certaines préparations manquent d'assaisonnement ou se révèlent inégales, laissant des impressions mitigées sur la valeur. Les réservations restent difficiles et l'endroit peut être bruyant, mais l'expérience globale est décrite comme mémorable et adaptée pour une occasion spéciale, avec des desserts tels que marjolaine et éclair pistache qui retiennent l'attention. En résumé, Joe Beef propose des saveurs audacieuses et un spectacle culinaire qui séduisent de nombreux gourmets, tout en laissant certains souhaitant plus de cohérence et un meilleur rapport qualité-prix.
As expected food was excellent, all good & wholesome ingredients, well made. Pricey for what they offer, nothing that I could not make my self, at home, using prime ingredients & doing everything right. I guess they sell name & reputation as well
Foie gras double down was nothing short of incredible. Enjoyed all other dishes, too. The service was excellent, & so it was the atmosphere. I am really looking forward to being back.
24 avr. 2026
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Maybe it was because we aren't used to French food, but the rabbit & the veal dishes were almost an edible. The halibut I had personally was quite good though a very small serving for the price. The drinks were great! The service was excellent! & it was a quirky, comfortable atmosphere & not too terribly loud in a small space.
The service was excellent, so much fun; the restaurant is quiant & wonderful; the food was fun & very very good. Overall easy 5 star experience, would go back in a heartbeat.
We tried a good portion of the appetizers & were not disappointed once. The beef tartare, shrimp cocktail, & oysters were spectacular. My partner loved the foie gras but I thought that the lobster salad was the best. Best service I've had. Can't recommend enough.
21 avr. 2026
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By far the best restaurant in Montreal. Great food , good options , service is fun & the ambiance also. It s not a snob place you have a great time while eating great food at a reasonable price.
Se faire appeller de « rebeu » (!!!) par son serveur (masculin) durant son souper n'était pas l'idée que j'avais de ma soirée chez Joe Beef... Que l'on paie 300$+ ou 30$, ce terme ne devrait pas être utilisé envers une cliente.
Cela dit, la qualité des ingrédients & des plats était, en général, excellente. La bouteille de vin n'avait rien de spécial, & le service, en général, était adéquat. Mais en tant qu'ancienne habitante de Griffintown, j'avais très hâte de finalement aller à Joe Beef pour la première fois, mais le comportement de serveur a malheureusement ruiné cette expérience.
This place is next level. Good music. Happy servers. Incredible food. Great wine recs. Special place to go to celebrate for sure. If you're thinking about going, just go, you won't regret it.
18 avr. 2026
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Not a foodie but was absolutely worth the stop while we were in Montreal - may have been one of the most intentional, flavorsome meals in my life. Staff was kind & attentive. atmosphere was superb. Price worthwhile Would visit again.
Joe Beef was highly recommended but the overall quality was mid. Just didn't measure to my expectations. The staff was amazing & helpful. The atmosphere is very lively.
I have been looking to dine at Joe Beef for years. I could only get a reservation at Liverpool House the last time I visited Montreal in August of 2022, & based on how high that experience was, wanted to ensure I got in this round.
We got a reservation at 9:15 at the bar. Which really did not make a difference. We showed up a few minutes early but it was five minutes of servers & staff alike walking by us, obviously busy, without a smile or we'll be right with you. I work in hospitality & regardless of what you have in your hands or how busy you are, you greet, say hello, flash a smile & let the guest know we'll be right with you. But all members of the staff were more concerned with resetting tables than addressing that we were standing at the door for 5+ minutes. When the host finally greeted us she said they were setting it up. Another 15 minutes go by. When we finally get at the bar they were apologetic. The host with the long nails brought us an INCH of Prosecco each, but we appreciated the gesture anyways. The chairs seemed like one seat where they shoved two stools into, but we were determined to enjoy the night that we had been looking forward to regardless. She offered us martinis (which were not comped), & streamlined them making sure we got them right away that we appreciated.
It was a few minutes before we got offered water. They were obviously busy so we did not mind since we had a little bit of Prosecco in front of us. The chef on the oyster bar went into great depth about the specials.. he was kind but maybe a little flustered? Normally I love in-depth menus but it was almost overkill, & he was almost yelling at us? Unsure if they were drinking on but.. We got the shrimp cocktail which was good, tartare & snails were just okay. They were able to move us to a table but the service was inconsistent.
All members of staff seemed more occupied with taking shots with VIP table in the window than actually effectively running a renowned restaurant. The only members who seemed to care about their jobs was the brunette host without nails, the brunette male server they transferred us to (he had the section across from the bar), & the blonde male bartender with circle glasses.
Lobster pasta was one dimensional. Steak was super mid. We skipped dessert because the blaring disco music was so loud that we could not hear one another. Overall, a 1/5 is being generous. We left in disbelief of the experience, one of our nights in MTL & $400 completely wasted.
Had a really nice dinner here to celebrate a birthday. Servers were amazing & the vibes in the restaurant were impeccable. We really liked the stuffed poultry - it was a special off menu option for the night. Would highly recommend anytime it's available.
Food was good. Very small portions so they discourage sharing dishes. Second time here & I don't think I will go back again. Lots of other places to try for this amount of money. Not sure I can recommend you to come here unless you have too much money to burn.
The food here was delicious! We tried the Lobster Spaghetti, beef tenderloins, & a side of carrots. The lobster spaghetti was very flavorful & well coated with sauce. The beef tenderloin was perfectly cooked & served on top of ham & bread with an egg on top, & the carrots were very flavorful & paired well with the mains. Definitely recommend this restaurant, & we made a reservation since the tables book up very quickly! We also tried mocktails & a marjolaine 24-layer cake for dessert. The cake was delicious & not too sweet, with alternating layers of chocolate, cake, caramel, & cream. Our servers were very attentive, & we loved eating dinner here!
