Joe Beef

Scott

5.0

All around great experience. Superb food & service in a very comfortable, relaxing atmosphere. We were celebrating our daughter's graduation & our experience at Joe Beef enhanced this special occasion.

Ama

5.0

AMAZING service, the best service you could ask for. So sweet & kind. The atmosphere wow, my favourite restaurant that I went to while in Montreal, & the food WOW! Oysters were to die for & the Lobster Spaghetti wow. Wish I could take the chef home. The whole experience was just amazing, a big thank you to the host/server/chef, everyone.

Alan

3.0

Overall the food & service was good
The only reason why i gave 3 stars because when i reserve a table it mention bar or table so i do reserve for a table.
When i arrive they set me to the bar & then i need to ask the waiter to change for a table.
The manager told me all the table are take & i mention to him i reserve to be sitted for a table not at the bar.
Then he gave me an option stay at the bar or go on the terasse(20th may night time was very cold outside) i told him no we have no jacket on & its cold.
I have to argue with them for getting a table after 20 minute.
All the appetizer was very good.
But the main dishes are very salty
I will go back for sure but i hope i wont get that experience again.

Simon

4.0

Food was flavorful but very heavy. But space between seats were too crowded.....I think this place is a montreal classic so first time is an experience but just the food probably won't get me go back again

William

5.0

OMG!!! Amazing food & service… let the staff lead you to a wonderful meal!

Frida

3.0

The restaurant is super cute! The appetizers were a little mid, but the entrées were absolutely delicious - honestly some of the best steak I've had.

With that said, the consistency in service was lacking. We saw servers taking shots with guests at the table next to us, & at one point we also saw the chef outside drinking wine with guests. While that atmosphere can definitely be fun & adds to the vibe, it seemed to impact the flow of service because our food ended up taking over two hours to come out - & when it finally arrived, it was cold.

I completely understand it was a busy weekend, especially with Grand Prix crowds, but consistency is key. If staff has time to socialize & drink with guests, the kitchen & service timing should still remain a priority for the rest of the restaurant. Great food & a fun atmosphere can absolutely coexist - but service still has to feel organized & consistent.

Rendell

5.0

Expensive but good food

Cloe

1.0

Overpriced bad food!

The filet mignon's texture is mushy, dried, & cold. It feels like some low-quality, unfresh meat. For $89 per 6oz serving, I expect the meat will be cooked perfectly & of top-notch quality.

The bread served with escargot is hard & chewy; scallop soup is lumpy & lukewarm; the double down foie gras is just two pieces of hard bread which barely has any foie gras; duck breast sliced into 6 thin pieces serves with breakfast sausage; the meat is cold, covered by a gluey sauce; the presentation is disastrous.

Asparagus is cold, & the cheese sauce on top is cold too. Maybe it's supposed to be cold? But it is weird to serve as a side of a meat course.

Matthew

3.0

Quality to price is too far off.
You will get better quality, at a better price, at the Keg.

Michelle

4.0

We were very anxious to dine @Joe Beef & the meal did not disappoint- only negative comment is that the hostess swooped up our wine glass off the table - as she did this she didn't acknowledge us in any way - I am sure that I still had a sip left in my glass - she did this three different times without a word to us or glancing at us which we were left feeling insignificant on many levels. Our server & the food were everything we could have expected from this sought out restaurant in Montreal. I would hope that management would have a word with her after this review. It's important as a customer to feel acknowledged.