Liverpool House serves an elevated menu rooted in market-fresh ingredients and robust comfort food traditions. The kitchen prioritizes seasonal produce sourced from local growers to highlight authentic flavors in every prepared dish. Guests encounter an atmosphere defined by industrial textures and a focused dedication to high-quality preparation techniques. Meat and seafood selections undergo precise wood-fire grilling to ensure consistent depth of taste. The menu reflects a seamless blend of classic Italian influence and contemporary culinary practices suited for those seeking hearty portions. Each plate emphasizes bold textures and savory profiles without unnecessary ornamentation. This establishment maintains a commitment to accessible cuisine that relies on the integrity of raw components and consistent kitchen methodology for a reliable and straightforward meal experience.
Liverpool House offers a lively and cozy atmosphere that many patrons find ideal for memorable dining, often praising the restaurant for its friendly service and high-quality dishes like the steak frites, beef tartare, and lobster spaghetti. While many diners highlight the exceptional staff and seasonal culinary creations as primary reasons for their return, some guests have expressed concerns regarding inconsistent food quality, fluctuating service standards, and a departure from the high expectations set by previous visits. Despite occasional critiques about value or specific menu items, the overall sentiment remains largely positive, with frequent mentions of the restaurant as a must-visit destination in Montreal for those seeking a vibrant and welcoming culinary experience.
We have been going to Joe Beef & their sister restaurants, Vin papallion & Liverpool house for awhile.
We went yesterday, we ordered the burrata salad, cucumber salad, the sourdough bread as well as hanger steak & frites along with the market vegetables.
The salads were a big hit for us, so fresh, light & flavourful.
We always love the hanger steak & the French fries.
However, looking forward to dessert was a big disappointment…
We got the cherry smore disappointment, it came with a thin wafer, big thick marshmallow & a dry, solid chocolate cake at the bottom. The cake was tasteless, dry..
We also ordered their ice cream, which was very average, I expected so much more from their dessert.. as we've always come to known it to be their pièce de résistance…
Please bring back the previous desserts which were so delicious !
Amazing food. Definitely not the place to go if you're on a diet, because you'll want to eat it all. Service is very friendly & helpful. Operation is very efficient. Just loved the whole experience.
Reserve before you come to make sure you get a spot! This place was packed but we had a reservation & the table we got was really cute. They have a terrasse in the back which was a nice surprise. The staff is very friendly & highly attentive to details which we absolutely appreciated. The food was delicious! For dessert, get the profiteroles, they are exquisite.
Jul 17, 2026
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Before trying a new restaurant, we now have the tendency to read reviews, check how it's rated & analyze the menu, pricing included.
Anniversaries are special occasions where we splurge & eat in restaurants that are supposed to be an experience. That experience starts when you are greeted at the front door.
We had a 7pm reservation. The place was packed with only a few tables empty. We were promptly seated & one of two servers approached us asking if we wanted flat or bubbly water. Then, we checked over the menu again & saw that there were items seen on the internet that they no longer had available. It happens, especially when looking at pictures.
So, after a quick'specials' run through, we ordered.
Starting with, a Steak tartare & an order of their version of the Spanish Croquetas. The a large appetizer portion of the steak tartare was served with bite size pieces of lettuce & was absolutely delicious. The croquetas, 3 small balls, were topped with mustard & 1/2 a small gerkin. They were not like in Spain but they were very good.
Because the restaurant was very busy, the kitchen was overwhelmed & our dinner was delayed. We didn't mind. More time to drink our bottle of Elodie Jaume Côte de Rhone wine. Highly recommend you have it.
When dinner came, I had the Hanger Steak & Fries & my husband had the Pork Chop.
Loaded with fresh cut salted fries, a small wedge of Boston lettuce & dressing, a serving of mayo for the fries & the sliced steak. The steak was a bit over done & chewy, but tasty because of the pepper corn sauce.
My husband's chop, according to him, was also a bit overdone, but the topping, späetzle, a combo of mushrooms, tomatoes, pasta & spices was delicious.
The potions sizes are really good. I was so full, I didn't even have room for dessert.
Will we go back? Probably not.
Why you ask? For the cost & quality of our dinner experience, it was rather pricey.
Here's my honest feedback about this place!
Absolutely love the vibe, it was packed, it was cool, we made friends with the table next to us. Super social place & very nice & friendly staff!
Now for the food only commenting on what we ordered & tried:
1- Burrata salad (super basic in my humble opinion) very simple almost to a point where there was no flavor (a bit of salt & pepper could've helped). I wish the veggies were charcoaled at least to add extra hint of flavor. Will not order again.
2- Fish dish on special (not part of the regular menu). Fantastic crisp finish, beautiful white tasty fish inside. Green sauce was a nice addition.
3- Steak & fries (the wining dish of the night). I haven't had steak that melts like butter in such a long time. Fries were delicious too, but the steak texture & bite was incredible. (A must order dish).
4- Lobster pasta. For me personally didn't do the trick. Pasta was nicely cooked, lobster tasted okay, however there was no overall flavor to the dish. There was a bit of bitterness in the sauce. (Will not order again).
5- Banoffee dessert: the worst dish of the night. It was my birthday & Banoffee is my favorite dessert. Couldn't understand how they okayed this version. I think the picture alone says a-lot.
Again this is personal opinion! Will I come back again? YES!! What will I order? The Foie Gras breakfast sandwich.
Went for dinner & wine , the steak was delicious & the rabbit pie was out of this world 10/10!! Atmosphere is very cozy , we got a nice corner table & the staff are amazing, seriously good service & friendly people . We will most certainly be back !
This restaurant is overhyped, no longer what it used to be. We had high expectations from previous visits years ago. It seems like the restaurant has sold out to push out dishes that they became popular for, with little awareness for seasonal produce or quality. We were late for our reservation & the staff was more than accommodating & kind about this. I really appreciate this & want to thank them for this. However, their friendliness & courtesy towards us does not make up for the poor quality of food here, particularly given the price point.
A long time ago, we went to Liverpool House & experienced an amazing meal - seasonal, fresh, simple yet innovative with amazing execution. Everything was made in house & delicious.
Now, the menu is old & lacking anything inspiring. I am sure you could go here week after week without a new thing appearing. However, my biggest issue was that nothing was executed well. My beer was served cool, not cold. Our oysters had shell in them & we even sent one back when it arrived at the table due to the shell having a hole in it - something that should have been noticed before arriving at our table. We ordered the crudite radishes (one of the few things on the menu that was seasonal??). They were watery & a bit dirty, not at all prime produce. I sat at the table scraping bits of dirt & sad radish off. We also got a burrata & fennel salad, which came with blood orange wedges in June. It was weighed down by heavy vinaigrette. A burrata salad with vegetables is pretty easy to execute & change up according to the season. Why wasn't this redone for spring/early summer? I got the lobster spaghetti which tasted of alcohol. This is on the menu constantly, so this should have been done to perfection. It was thirty degrees outside, a heat wave, & the only main course special was mac & cheese. Truly, confused about the kitchen's vision & ability to gauge what the client wants, let alone execute on it.
Overall, we were so disappointed & won't be back. Many people love the (wintery) dishes that seem to be on the menu consistently. I was so looking forward to a night out to experience the produce of now. It was my birthday & we skipped dessert because everything had been so lacklustre. The staff was friendly, but could tell that patience was thin for newer members that had little training (train your staff!). The name of Liverpool House is not what it used to signify.
Probably the best restaurant I've ever had the pleasure of dining at. From the moment you step through the door, they treat you like a long-lost friend, & the food matches that standard. I never thought I could be blown away by a salad, but today I was.
Thank you so much for everything you do. I'd definitely recommend making a reservation. It's also great for solo dining, the bar seating area is fantastic, & you can watch the garde manger at work
having always eaten at joe beef, decided to give the sister restaurant a try. unfortunately, it will always be in its shadow.
service was subpar to say the least. took us an insane time to get the servers attention (15min). got ignored bluntly by the other waitstaff. we didt even know who our server was. when he finally came, he was distracted (eyes were ahead on another table) & he almost walked off halfway through. what a start.
appetizers were mid. foie gras dish was too creamy. lobster pasta was tasteless (nothing in comparison to the one i had a joe beef). it felt like i was having pasta coated in lobster flavored water. lobster was fresh though so that i have to give.
also ordered the arctic char & steak frites. fries were soggy, the only saving grace was the lettuce because that was the only thing that tasted like what it was meant to taste it.
do not recommend unless you like being cooped up in a loud, crowded, dark restaurant. also if you like being ignored, then this place is for you. if not, joe beef is right next door & for the same price point. you deserve better.
