Joe Beef

Louis

5.0

Joe Beef, c'est plus qu'un restaurant : c'est une déclaration d'amour à la gourmandise sans compromis. Dès qu'on franchit la porte, on entre dans un univers où l'excès est assumé, le beurre est roi & chaque assiette raconte une histoire.

La cuisine est opulente, précise & profondément réconfortante. Les plats jouent avec les classiques français & nord-américains, mais toujours avec une touche irrévérencieuse : des cuissons impeccables, des sauces riches & audacieuses, des produits traités avec un respect quasi obsessionnel. Ici, on ne mange pas « léger », on mange juste.

Le service est à l'image de la maison : décontracté, compétent & humain. On sent une vraie passion, une fierté tranquille de faire partie de quelque chose d'unique. Les recommandations sont sincères, les accords mets-vins pointus sans jamais être prétentieux.

L'ambiance est dense, vivante, presque théâtrale. Tables serrées, conversations qui se croisent, énergie brute : Joe Beef vit pleinement, & on en fait partie le temps d'un repas.

Joe Beef n'essaie pas de plaire à tout le monde. & c'est précisément pour ça qu'il est exceptionnel. Une expérience gastronomique intense, généreuse & mémorable - un pilier de Montréal qui continue de mériter sa réputation, assiette après assiette.

16 janv. 2026

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Sylvain

5.0

Nous sommes alles pour un souper en famille & nous avons tous bien apprécié. Excellent service & nourriture de qualité bien apprêtée. Un mention très spéciale pour le Double Down. Recommandé!

21 déc. 2025

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Johan

5.0

Incredible restaurant. I loved the vibe. Not only is the meat delicious, as the name would indicate, but so is the sea food. It was a great surprise! They have no tasting menu, but will make you discover their menu & best meals of the moment if you ask. We were advised to take a good bottle of red & weren't disappointed at all. I had a great time there & I highly recommend the place.

16 nov. 2025

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Melanie

5.0

⭐?⭐?⭐?⭐?⭐? An Unforgettable Evening Worth Every Bite

We visited this gem of a restaurant to celebrate my husband's birthday, & from the moment we walked in, it felt like we had stepped into a perfectly orchestrated dream. The ambiance struck that rare balance between elegant & inviting - softly lit, warm, & full of quiet, happy energy.

Now, let's talk about the service - hands down, the best I've ever experienced. Every single member of the team seemed to move in perfect harmony, as if they shared one mind with the goal of making our night flawless. Whether it was someone gracefully refilling our water as they passed, or another gently clearing plates with a smile & a kind word, the teamwork was seamless & a joy to watch.

Our main server, Alex, was an absolute star. He took all the pressure off our decision-making & curated a stunning four-course meal that flowed beautifully from one dish to the next - cohesive, balanced, & beyond delicious. The other Alex (yes, two Alexes!) was equally wonderful - attentive, charming, & meticulous, ensuring our table was pristine between courses & our glasses of water never empty.

& the food… oh, the food! Every plate felt like a small celebration in itself. The croquettes were crisp & creamy perfection, the tuna tartare delicate & full of bright flavor, & the lobster spaghetti? A masterpiece - rich, tender, & the kind of dish that makes you close your eyes after the first bite. Every cocktail - including my mocktail - was crafted with care & creativity, each one divine in its own right.

It was the kind of dinner you don't just eat, but feel - wrapped in kindness, thoughtfulness, & genuine hospitality.

Highly, highly recommend this place. Five shining stars & a standing ovation to the entire team. We can't wait to go back & relive the magic.

✨ Standouts: Croquettes, Tuna Tartare, Lobster Spaghetti, & the entire staff's incredible energy.

6 nov. 2025

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Gary

5.0

We were 2 midweek for an early dinner. Reservations still recommended. Trio of oysters starter were good but PEI Oysters were larger & tastier. My main was hanger steak. A little chewy but wonderful flavour & red wine reduction sauce. Other main was filet mignon - very tender with umami-infused sauce. Excellent. Mushroom side dish a great addition. Main server was friendly & knowledgeable-'sous' servers all attentive too. Wine order was a little slow coming but good choices. Cheese course with whole walnuts in the shell was an amusing DIY finale. Highly recommended.

5 nov. 2025

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Meagan

5.0

After a lifetime of wanting to try this restaurant, it did not disappoint. We came in open to trying everything, & our amazing waitress, Thalia, took the wheel. She selected every course to truly represent the restaurant, its vibe, & the depth of the cuisine - & she nailed it. I highly recommend dining here, requesting to sit in her section, & trusting her recommendations. Phenomenal experience. Thank you, Thalia!

29 oct. 2025

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Matt

5.0

Amazing service - we made a mistake when making our reservation & placed a reservation for the wrong day, totally our fault however they still managed to squeeze us in at the bar.

The service was exceptional, very friendly & attentive. Excellent work translating lions mane mushrooms from french as well, very impressive. We had the hanger steak for 2 which was delicious.

I would highly recommend this restaurant if you're in Montreal.

22 oct. 2025

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Alex

5.0

WOW I loved Joe Beef so much we had an amazing experience with our server Alex who was so knowledgeable about everything & SO kind to us as we were celebrating our anniversary.

The hanger steak for two was literally the perfect amount of food, the sauces accompanying the meat were to die for, mashed potatoes perfect, I really enjoyed the creamed spinach as well.

The chocolate mousse was to die for, it was a slightly firm mousse dome with I think a chocolate ganache drizzle on top & they served it with this delicious reduction that was garnished with a tiny bit of olive oil & wow - just amazing.

Highly recommend!

10 oct. 2025

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Emily

5.0

Je ne me souviens pas la dernière fois que j'ai eu un service aussi chaleureux &
personnalisé au resto. Alors merci pour cette premiere experience ! En plus que la nourriture est excellente :) Je recommande fortement

2 oct. 2025

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Arjan

5.0

Perhaps the best meal I have ever had. Our server Julian was excellent, extremely friendly & outgoing, a shining example of excellent customer service. Highly, highly recommend going here if you're in Montreal & looking for a great meal.

25 sept. 2025

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Michael

5.0

'A great experience!!!'

On Friday August 29 my wife & I had a 7:00pm reservation at Joe Beef for a late celebration of our wedding anniversary. I had long heard about how great Joe Beef is & finally had the chance to dine there.

We were greeted by the Maître d'hotel Isabelle Savard with a complimentary glass each of delicious bubbly wine & taken to a cozy little table for two next to a front window. Laura was our waitress & her service & treatment was second to none. She assisted us with a selection of delicious appetizers & a wine selection for our tastes. Every single person that attended to our needs were kind & most attentive. We felt spoiled!!

We choose two different tuna entrees that just melted in your mouth. A flavour explosion with a delicious crunch & freshness. Another appetizer we had, something I would not have typically ordered (beef tendons - yes you read this correctly) was surprisingly delicious in the manner it was served. We ordered some bread which had a nice chewy crust & soft flavourful middle. Smothered in butter it was evilly delicious.

Laura had recommended a hanger steak, however I had my heart set on a rib steak & ordered that (it was a large steak intended for two persons). We asked for it to be cooked medium rare & it arrived perfectly cooked. We had some rich sauces with the steak, but the steak just in its own juices was phenomenal. We couldn't even finish it as it was very large along with the appetizers we had. The steak was tender & juicy from end to end!!

Regretfully, we had no space left for dessert - which I am sure would have been equally amazing. Finally, we had a complementary shot & left the restaurant full & grateful to the efforts & treatment by Isabelle Savard & her great team & Laura, our waitress. We look forward to going back & trying that hanger steak one day.

I give the food, ambiance & wait staff 5 stars for providing such a wonderful experience!!

Mike & Maria

6 sept. 2025

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D

2.0

From Ontario. We dine a lot at High end & Not your average restaurants. We also work at a high end steakhouse where we live
Came here based on recommendation. Don't know why it was so highly recommended. Place was clean & packed. Just confused as to why.

First. Hostess was sweet. So thank you for that.

Menu was alright.. was looking forward to the rib eye. Honestly. That was basic. Don't know if there's salt or seasoning anywhere in that building.
The crab feature... not good.
Bone marrow, boring.
Birthday was never recognized even though it was mentioned in the reservation.
Now, the waiter... julien, I hope you tip out your food runners & bussers considerably because they deserve it more than you. You were arrogant & need a lesson on being a server. Your shirt was just as lame as your attitude.

13 août 2025

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Reggie

5.0

Good food good service . Relaxed comfortable setting. Highly recommend.

13 août 2025

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Marian

5.0

They should have at least one Michelin star. Will visit again. W pulls recommend for anyone visiting Montreal.

10 août 2025

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Theresa

5.0

Wow wow wow, une belle expérience chez Joe Beef. Une equipe attentionnée, un service impeccable. Les plats etaient hors pair & je comprends maintenant le « hype ». Je recommande a 100% & retournerais pour une occasion spéciale.

Je pense encore aux pates au homard.

9 août 2025

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Bailey

5.0

Amazing food & staff! Could not recommend more highly. Everyone who visits Montreal should dine here at least once!

4 août 2025

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Paolo

5.0

Awesome food & ambiance! Highly recommended!

29 juil. 2025

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Claire

3.0

Let's get straight to the point: the famous lobster spaghetti here is above average & definitely not worth the wait. At an eye-watering price tag of $71++, it's asking to be judged against the best pastas in the world & that's what I'm judging it by.

First, you only get half a lobster. That's not a lot meat but they do somewhat make it up with the generous amount of spaghetti. The noodles themselves are good, but they are let down by the sauce, which is too salty. The lobster is supposed to be the star of the show but you don't taste any of it in the sauce. Half a lobster is also not proportionate to the amount of spaghetti so it doesn't feel like a satisfying meal.

Drinks here are good creative though, so I would recommend them. I got a peach mock tail & it's rare to find mocktails that have more complexity than juice.

This is a Montreal institution & it's worth going just to check out the place, but manage your expectations if you get the lobster spaghetti.

26 juil. 2025

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BorinnaPhotography

5.0

Had an absolutely delicious meal at Joe Beef! The duck was incredible - so flavorful & tender. I'm already looking forward to coming back for another piece. Highly recommend! 🦆🍷

12 juil. 2025

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Vincent

5.0

We came to the Canadian Grand Prix & was recommended Joe Beef for dinner & it did not disappoint. We had to reserve about a month in advance for a party of two but it lived up to the hype. The food was incredible, service was top notch & we had a great time. Pictured is the lobster spaghetti which was 100% worth the price, glazed carrots, & filet mignon. I forget the name of the dessert but it was delicious. Will definitely come again!

3 juil. 2025

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