Joe Beef

Steve

3.0

Overpriced, Overrated, Overgrown & basically a tourist trap. Main courses at $80 plus,, hahaha, go travel around the world, Michelin Star establishments are 40% cheaper than this hole in the wall. Mediocre venue, tattooed staff that think they are Rockstars. That was my last visit. Oh, the private import wine list,,, hahahaha. Go get them tiger…

Mike

5.0

Hearty at the right moments. Delicate at the right moments. Excellent wine offering.

Neal

3.0

Joe Beef, a culinary gem in Montreal, effortlessly captures the essence of hearty, flavorful dining. Walking in, one is greeted by an unmistakably rustic ambiance, with dim lighting & vintage decor that adds a layer of nostalgia, transporting diners to an old-world bistro. Their menu is a testament to decadent comfort food, with dishes like the famed lobster spaghetti & smoked meat taking center stage. Every bite radiates the warmth of well-prepared food, speaking to the skill & passion of the chefs behind the scenes.

However, there are certain aspects that stop Joe Beef from achieving absolute perfection. The portion sizes, for instance, can sometimes feel overwhelming. While some might appreciate the generosity, others might find it wasteful or too indulgent. Moreover, on busier nights, the noise level can rise considerably, potentially disrupting intimate conversations.

The staff, attentive & knowledgeable, certainly enhance the dining experience. They offer wine pairings that complement the dishes beautifully.

In summary, Joe Beef provides a near-impeccable dining experience, characterized by rich flavors & an authentic ambiance, with just a few minor areas to refine.

Nefarious

2 Commentaires

2.5

Very Disappointed..!
After hearing so much about this place, & being told it was classified as Canada’s Number 2 best restaurant, my expectations were high. Having previously worked in a high end restaurant, I was expecting a great gastronomical experience.
Let’s start by saying that our waitress was pleasant & charming, we were seated in a booth near the back of the restaurant, next to the common bathroom, the traffic of people going in & out is a bit disruptive & bothersome, strike one.
I chose the wine for our table a Red 2012 Nebbiolo that should have paired well with the appetizers we ordered, upon the pouring of the wine for the first taste I immediately notice the yellowish off color of the wine, I told the waitress even before tasting it that it might be bad; she just blankly look at me until I tried the wine, as I thought the 2012 Nebbiolo was overly acidic & bitter, so I asked our waitress to replace the bottle; surprisingly our waitress poured two other taste glasses for our table & asked my guests to taste it; my guests gave her the same answer; it’s bitter; it does not taste very good..!
After receiving three negative answers from the clients; this young energetic waitress told us that the Nebbiolo 2012 is a young wine & it’s supposed to taste like this, she told us that she would decant the wine into a carafe & that it would help. She returned with an empty vintage glass bottle of milk & then poured the wine very fast into it looking a bit annoyed as if we the customer had no idea what tasted good to our palate; Strike two, I’ve been drinking wine years before this vibrant young waitress was born & I’ve had more bottles of Nebbiolo than she’s had birthdays. I did not insult or make a fuss about the situation, but as a note to anyone reading this; her mistakes were
1- The customer that is paying for the wine as the right to tell you he does not like it.
2- Never second guess a customer by making his guests judge his decision it’s embarrassing.
3- Don’t get cocky; just because you work in a trendy restaurant it does not make you a wine expert.
4- Nebbiolo wine should rest for a minimum of 9 to 10 months before drinking, a 2012 should have been very well rested, I think this one was well passed drinking prime.
Finally the food; I must admit our appetizers were delicious, the main dish was well presented & the portions plentiful, the French Fries simply amazing, the meal was well washed down with another bottle of wine “Not the Nebbiolo”.
The only downfall to the food is that it was overly salty, my wife & I drank over 3 bottles of water over night, Strike Three.
Sadly after hearing so much about this restaurant, my expectations were shattered; I’m left with a feeling of disappointment in having tried this overly price & hyped restaurant.