In fall 2007, the chefs of Joe Beef restaurant opened a new restaurant, the Liverpool House, located next to the Atwater market and numerous antiquarians of Notre-Dame St. With a menu that changes every week, the Liverpool House offers seasonal dishes inspired by ingredients found in the market.
Overall, Liverpool House is described as a refined yet welcoming Montreal standout where signature dishes like beef tartare, lobster pasta and steak frites regularly impress, and the service is for the most part attentive, knowledgeable, and warm with an atmosphere that ranges from casual to upscale. The vibe is repeatedly praised as cozy, lively, and unpretentious, with a strong selection of oysters and cocktails adding to the experience. While many reviews rave about high quality ingredients and thoughtful recommendations, some note occasional inconsistency in mains, saltier dishes, and moments of crowding or rushed service when the room is busy, and a sense that price can be steep. Reservations are often advised, and the terrace or bar seating is highlighted as a plus, making it a memorable destination for both special occasions and casual nights out in Montreal.
Fantastic cocktails, extensive wine list, & market fresh seafood & meat options. Half the menu isn't on the menu & the specials were delicious. Had an earlier seating at 6:45 & there was a mild bustle about the restaurant but by the time we were finishing our meal, the volume level was way higher from tables full of friends enjoying top tier fine dining, all of them having an audibly great time. Service was excellent. Mike made us feel welcome & cared for & it wasn't just a waiter's veneer. It was actually genuine. Booking my next reservation now.
Absolutely 10/10! Montreal classic that I had been meaning to try forever. Now that I finally tried it I can say it is absolutely worth the hype. The food was insanely good (I'll be dreaming about the clam chowder clams which was their special for the weekend) & the steak frite was excellent. Service was TOP (Sasha) our waiter was kind, helpful & made us feel so welcome. The rest of the staff (Ben & CiCi) were also amazing & make the whole experience that much better. Shoutout to Ben for singing happy birthday to me it was iconic hahaha. Safe to say this has become one of my top spots, I will 100% be back.
A return visit, to see if things are as good as it used to be. The food is what one might expect of this reputable business: solid diverse offerings, seafood incredibly fresh, but one highlight at this resto is the fantastic service. This might be secondary to some, but we all know how bad service can ruin a good food night. Kudos to the staff for their detailed explanations, attention to details, prompt cleaning & pleasant chatty vibes.
My wife & I had a celebratory dinner at Liverpool House & it exceeded expectations.
The atmosphere is warm & comfortable with low lighting-almost like being at a cozy family cottage. The room was lively, with a younger crowd & great energy.
The food & service were both exceptional. Our server, Cecilia, was charming, professional, & very knowledgeable. What really stood out was how seamlessly the entire team worked together-multiple servers checked in, & it felt like there was constant communication between the floor & the kitchen. You could tell they were paying close attention to what guests were enjoying (or not), which was impressive to watch.
Highlights from the meal:
• Oysters to start
• A special clam dish with clam chowder baked on top-unbelievably good
• Raw scallop-subtle & interesting
• A seafood starter that didn't look like much but tasted like the best kind of homemade cooking
• Ribeye with Alexander sauce-rich, buttery, & outstanding (the chicken stock base was a great touch)
The wine & cocktails were also excellent.
Highly recommend Liverpool House-& if you can, ask for Cecilia. This is a serious restaurant
Food was amazing Our server was very nice. The table next to us was friends with the manager & acting belligerently. They were vaping in the restaurant during our meal & one of them hit me in the head with their elbow. The server felt bad & gave us a free dessert….I guess that's what you get for taking an elbow to the head. Ownership needs to find a new manager. Letting guests behave that rudely at the expense of others is unacceptable.
I had an exceptionally wonderful experience at the Liverpool House recently. I had dined there several years ago on a business trip & really enjoyed it, so this time around, my mom was with me & I decided to take her here. While the menu has evolved since I came, it retained what made it special - high quality ingredients, very flavourful dishes, none of which felt heavy or too complicated.
The atmosphere of the restaurant is also something special - while it is definitely high-end in terms of the food, the setting feels incredibly welcoming, comfortable & unpretentious. My mom doesn't like fussy places & she felt right at home here. Our server - Cecelia (I hope I got her name right) was incredibly attentive, warm & kind.
Liverpool House is a must when in Montreal.
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Nous avons mangés ce soir chez vous, le serveur a été très gentil & courtois. Entrées: salade & palourdes farcies(excellentes) par la suite le filet de boeuf à partagé, bon mais servi tiède une fois rendu à notre table, les frites goûtaient la vieille huile(merci de ne pas nous avoir facturé, belle attention) mais c est tout de même à corriger car plusieurs en parlent ici. Sur la fin de repas & tout au long, le service était vraiment expéditif, c est au delà du bon service, ça nous fait sentir que lets go mange ton plat pis bye. Pour clore le tout, nous étions dans une belle conversation avec les voisins de table, ça fesait à peu près 1:50 que nous étions assis & on s'est fait interrompre 2 fois, qu'il fallait payer & partir! J'ai trouvé cela terriblement impoli, à 415$ avant pourboires pour 2 ça passe pas pour moi malheureusement;(. Nous ne reviendrons malheureusement plus, allez au Chasse & Pêche à ce prix la, la bouffe est bien supérieure & le service beaucoup plus chaleureux & sincère!
This is arguably the best restaurant in Montreal. Every dish on their menu is fantastic & you can tell how much passion the chef has with each creation. Next time you go, you have to ask to be served by Cecil. SHE IS AMAZING!
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we got oysters, the lobster spaghetti & steak frites. Unfortunately the pasta was not worth 74$, but the oysters were great & the steak was okay. the servers were very attentive & the ambiance was amazing
Pour le prix, nourriture OK. Le spaghetti au homard beaucoup trop cher pour ce que c'est. Croustade aux poires très bonne. Service bien. Contente d'avoir essayé mais je n'y retournerais pas.
