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.
Les avis convergent sur une expérience culinaire riche et généreuse, typique d'une institution montréalaise où l'ambition est au rendez-vous et l'ambiance est dense et chaleureuse. Des plats phares comme le foie gras double down, les spaghettis au homard, le canard et le bœuf dans différentes cuissons reviennent souvent, accompagnés de desserts tels que la marjolaine et la mousse au chocolat qui marquent les esprits. Le service est fréquemment salué pour son attention, sa connaissance du menu et sa convivialité, même lors des soirs chargés, mais certains estiment que le prix est élevé et que les portions peuvent sembler justes pour le coût. Des détails récurrents évoquent une cuisine audacieuse et festive, où les saveurs s'affirment avec intensité et une certaine opulence, tout en restant accessible par l'ambiance et l'accueil. Des critiques notent aussi que la constance peut varier selon les plats et les jours, mais l'expérience globale est décrite comme mémorable et digne d'un retour, particulièrement pour les amateurs de fruits de mer, de viande généreuse et de desserts généreux. Globalement Joe Beef demeure un repère du paysage culinaire montréalais, synonyme de plaisir gourmand, d'énergie conviviale et d'un goût pour le raffinement sans prétention, même si le rapport prix-qualité peut prêter à débat.
Never had something at Joe Beef that didn't absolutely exceed my expectations. Even something as simple as bread service is mind blowing. By far my favorite restaurant. (Get sweetbreads & bone marrow)
Outstanding service & food that will move you. Each dish was perfectly balanced & expertly portioned. A must visit once in your life. Make sure you try the almond cake for dessert. Very allergy conscious & well educated staff.
11 déc. 2023
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Amazing staff that are very attentive, even though the place is super busy all the time. Food is flawless, I would definitely recommend making resos well ahead of time.
Joe Beef is legendary. It lives up to the legend. Every course we had supplanted it's predecessor as Our Favorite Thing. The menu changes nightly, so commenting on a specific dish would be unhelpful. On any given night you can try any menu item, & are virtually guaranteed to be blown away.
We loved the lobster spaghetti super creamy & portion is generous. For the duck dish to share, the meat was perfect cooked but the sauce is a bit too salty, we couldn't taste & sweetness & sourness from the plum sauce.
Joe beef is a legacy culinary experience. Service is top tier every time & tonight Julian killed it ! This place represents Montreal with a classic culinary touch. Cheers .
All-In experience of a super enhanced Diner experience. The W wine list is vast, the staff has been guiding us through it in full confidence. All Shared - smoked salmon on a pumped bagel & cream cheese, Beef tartare then Steak & Chicken breast. All of this finishing on a massive crêpe wrapping a brick of delicious vanilla ice cream. SQDC Suggestion: Tangerine Dream - perfect friend & munchies activator for the experience.
Great good. We had the steak, oysters, clams, lobster spaghetti & the bloody ceasars....all items were top notch. The staff was great & friendly while service was fast. Prices are a bit on the higher side but well worth it & reasonable. Definitely would recommend. 10/10.
20 nov. 2023
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Didn't really find the steak outstanding, no one really checked in on me either until the end. As much as I wanted to love it, I can't say I did. I asked beside me to see if it was just me who found the service lacking, but they agreed with me as well. Fries were phenomenal though.
Was just ok, I used to enjoy this place a lot more when the objective was not just to get you in, fed & out the door for the next table. Not a relaxing place to enjoy your time pacing yourself & really savouring a quality meal with your dining partner(s). Yes the service is very attentive, mostly so that you never have to wait for anything, glasses are never allowed to get empty & yes food is good & the crudo's are always something I have, but the overall experience has changed in my opinion not for the better with the success of the chain.
I have been wanting to attend for years, it was worth the wait. Certainly a very special place to visit, the service was absolutely incredible I felt like a VIP. The vibe was amazing, he food was incredible. We got a number of raw bar dishes & a bunch of the specials, everything was the best thing ever. The bread service is not to be missed, & the oysters were maybe the best I have ever had. I look forward to going again for another extremely special meal.
A meal at Joe Beef is a meal to be savoured, to be remembered, to be cherished & to be celebrated. Each ingredient is carefully chosen, each dish is meticulously crafted, each wine pairing is inspired - & yet the experience is something even more than the sum of its individually impressive parts. Its wildly expensive, but you knew that already. You won't regret a meal here - you're in good hands at the Beef. Say hi to the buffalo for me.
Came here for a dinner, with a reservation made about a month ago. We sat at the bar & had amazing service. Started off with the tartare, a scallop dish baked with some little pasta shapes & then the lobster spaghetti. The tartare & lobster spaghetti were definitely the highlights of the night. The service was great, everyone was super polite & helpful.
