Joe Beef

Victoria

3.0

this is going to be a more personal review. the food is amazing & so was the service. definitely worth the price. BUT, the food was a bit cold when we got it. additionally, the atmosphere wasn’t what you’d expect from such a high end restaurant. i went during the summer & fruit flies are expected near the bar & kitchen, but the amount of actual flies i noticed around the dining room was very concerning. i think i counted 10 flies just above our table. maybe this was just a one time thing but it was definitely a turn off while eating your food. i’d like to also add that all the doors that were visible to the clients were closed. small note but the music felt more like club music rather than fine dining music which also kind of makes the whole experience a bit weird. additionally, the restaurant is kid friendly (or at least, they accept children). this might not matter to some, but it really made our experience so so. there was a big family sitting behind us & they had 2 small children that would not stop crying & screaming. this is definitely not the restaurants fault, nor the kids (obviously) but i was a bit confused how the parents didn’t try to make the kids calm down. if you would like to have a calmer experience & are like me, i would recommend asking the restaurant to not sit you close to a family with small children if possible.

in conclusion, the food & service is just phenomenal. yet, the atmosphere & vibe weren’t the best.

definitely recommend coming but take my advice when reserving.

& i hope the whole fly thing was noticed by staff & resolved.

thanks for having us Joe Beef

Erin

5.0

Had an incredible meal at Joe Beef. Four of us split octopus, tuna tartare, roasted egg plant, NY strip for 2, lobster spaghetti, scallops, & the marjolaine. Will go back anytime I’m in Montreal!

Zahid

5.0

From the moment you enter, to the very experienced waiters & waitresses, you begin to realize you've chosen your restaurant well.
The menu is varied, from seafood to meats, with each item cooked to perfection.
What is interesting is that the menu is not vast, thus choosing what to order, becomes easier.
The scallops must be ordered for starters!

Eliana

5.0

Excellente en tout.

JP

5.0

Brilliant food & people! Atmosphere was great. Staff was absolutely lovely (helps that the bartender was so charming as well 🤪😜). Foie gras terrine with brioche was delightfully rich. Magret was so good you'd think you were having steak--didn't even know you anybody could cook it that way! Servings were astoundingly monstrous.

I had recently travelled the Quebec-Montreal-Toronto corridor & this was by far my best meal. Mind you, I've eaten at a one-stst restaurant ranking no. 2 in the same time period, I sincerely enjoyed my meal in Joe Beef more.

Lili

4.0

The music is very loud, so that's something to consider. Most couples were leaning forward to talk to each other. The food was great! However, it was nothing exceptional. I probably got in with really high expectations due to their notoriety, which is why I gave it 4 stars instead of 5. Overall, great food!

Juan

5.0

Probably my favorite restaurant in Montreal.
Food is always amazing
Usually, Laura takes real good care of me, I just sit & let her bring food over. This time, Laura wasn't there, but Flo was also real good.
Bring a big appetite

Ashley

5.0

I went to Montreal for my birthday. My friend recommended Joe Beef. I'm so happy she did because it was so good. A big thank you the wonderful bartender Mike, who made amazing drinks.

Nrj

2.0

Atmosphere: very hot & loud
Service: was pretty good
Food: everything we had was very mediocre & bland except our dessert. The melon sorbet was pretty nice.

This place is wayyyyy overrated & overall underwhelming

Sharon

5.0

FUN place! Excellent customer service & recommendations. It was the perfect amount of food for 3 of us. The special appetizer was grilled eggplant. Food was fantastic.