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, reviews portray Liverpool House as a refined yet welcoming spot with a warm, intimate atmosphere and a strong focus on bold flavors and careful technique. Diners repeatedly praise standout dishes such as beef tartare, steak frites, lobster pasta, and arctic char, along with reliable starters and desserts that elevate the meal. The beverage program is frequently highlighted, especially the wine and local beer options, which pair well with the menu. Service is described as attentive and knowledgeable on many visits, though several experiences note inconsistencies and occasional delays during busy periods. The setting is often lively but comfortable, with a terrace option and a vibe that can feel bustling or romantic depending on the night. Reservations are commonly advised, as tables fill up and some guests report longer waits or portions that fail to meet expectations for the price. If the kitchen or service falls short, pricing can feel steep, while many guests feel the quality justifies the cost on other nights. Although experiences vary, Liverpool House remains a top Montreal destination for a memorable, sophisticated dining experience.
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.
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!
Mar 26, 2026
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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
I dined here on July 12, 2025 so my review is quite late. The staff may remember because when I told them the name of my reservation they made fun of me & were like'Gary's here guys, table for Garyyyyy. Gary???' I thought it was hilarious & so did my gf.
Anyways the atmosphere in the summer was amazing. Seated outside around the ferns on the back patio. My gf & I had an outstanding dining experience. Had a very nice bottle of quebecois wine. Enjoyed some corned beef croquettes, the pickle salad, some delicious zucchini, this chicken & clams dish & the steak frites. Finished off with a basque cheesecake & this really refreshing vanilla ice cream & strawberry sorbet dessert that really hit the spot on that extremely hot day. My gf was very thankful I ordered that ice cream in that moment, it came in pretty clutch.
Our server was awesome, very helpful, chill & attentive. He looked like the son of the hotel concierge in home alone 2 & I found that pretty funny. Yeah this place was amazing, we loved it.
Je suis arrêter après ma course au Liverpool house & le service était impéccable. Surtout William avec sa bonne humur & c'est jokes quand même drôle!
La vibe était là & le Staff était au rendez-vous! J'ai pris un steak frite & que c'était déliceux! Une bonne portion de steak pour les carbs que j'ai brulé.
Merci pour le service hors pair offert par toute l'équipe!!
The restaurant is very popular, I made the dinner reservation almost a month in advance.
We waited about 10 minutes to be seated, the host was very apologetic & provided us with complimentary bubbles while waited for our table which was a very nice gesture.
We were seated in the back patio area which is very lovely, our waiter was very attentive & moved us closer to a heater because I was cold. The food was incredible, the standout dishes for us were the beef tartare & the stake frites. Overall, the staff are very attentive & accommodating & the food speaks for itself. We had a lovely experience, thank you to the staff!
Sep 20, 2025
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I used to be the biggest fan of this place. My husband & I have been coming every year to celebrate our anniversary before wedding & post-wedding. We have raved about & recommended this restaurant to anyone looking for a nice place. The service used to be surprisingly casual for an expensive spot & unpretentious. The food was always incredibly inventive, well portioned & well flavoured. The daily menu used to have a wide array of interesting dishes that were a healthy mix between seafood & game meat.
Now? We recently went & were just shocked. The atmosphere is so different - the decor has shifted, the patrons are mostly all English tourists, the service has become incredibly pretentious & poor: when our server realized we weren't ordering wine, we hardly saw him as he fawned over other tables. The food, while still delicious, has lost all of its nice touches - the fries that come with the steak frites used to come seasoned with tallow & Parmesan, & are now just plain, the tartare used to be accompanied by (laughably) one piece of crisped bread & now comes entirely solo. Even the bread & pickle side has been downsized & includes (quite literally) half a pickle. We were incredibly disappointed this July & will certainly not be going back. There are many other restaurants in the city at a similar price point that are doing more for your money & not making you feel like you don't belong to eat there. It's a shame as for a lot of people, expensive restaurants are for special occasions where people make a conscious decision to allocate their disposable income to celebrate something special. These are not normal evenings for normal folks. & it's reasonable to expect a certain level of service (& by that I mean not being grossly neglected by your server & watching him be omnipresent to many other tables in your sections, or at least having him come by at least once before you finish two courses). Even after emailing the restaurant, it took them several days to respond with a chat gpt response asking about the name on the reservation. They thanked us for'giving them the chance to make it right' & then never heard anything back.
I used to be the biggest fan of this place but truly, spend your money elsewhere.
Pictured: the same dish year over year (steak frites).
We sat at the bar & it was excellent. We had the steak frites & it was so good! The chocolate cake & the orange cake are also excellent. Our waiter for amazing, thank you! We didn't catch his name, sorry. 100% recommend! I'm not a huge seafood fan so we enjoyed the steaks.
Mauvaise coordination dans le service. Mon assiette d'onglet de boeuf & frites (trop salées) était très tiède. Pour l'assiette de pâtes au homard, ce dernier était trop cuit & pas très savoureux & la trop grande quantité de lardons était disproportionnée. Décevant pour cette institution. Le vin rouge & blanc de la maison était excellent. Le beurre aux épices à poulet & le pain était délicieux.
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We went out for dinner last night with friends & had the best time! First, it had to be one of the best meals I have eaten out in a long time. Everything was delicious! From the scallops, the fois gras breakfast sandwich, steak frites, cod & the incredible sourdough bread & butter (ordered it twice), we savoured every bite. Then the dessert after was the cherry on top! I have to say thank you so much to Cece (sorry if I spelled it wrong), she made our night so relaxed & memorable. The way she describes the food & the joy in her face made our night! She loves the food as much as we got to enjoy it. Incredible food, amazing staff & an all around wonderful evening. We can't wait to come back over & over again. All the best!
Très mauvais service. Le serveur était pressé & nerveux donc très désagréable. La viande demandée médium-saignant était bien cuite. La viande & les frites avaient tellement de sel que c'était difficile à avaler.
At the top of my list were the famed sister restaurants Joe Beef & Liverpool House, which are well known Montreal institutions but which I, like many, had become familiar with via the late Anthony Bourdain. Liverpool House is also where Justin Trudeau once took Barrack Obama for dinner once. Joe Beef was filled up a few weeks in advance but I was able to snag a reservation for one at the bar on a Thursday evening at Liverpool House. & I figured, if it's good enough for Obama it should be OK for me. They have an often-changing menu that varies with the seasons, as well as some regular specialities. They are known for the lobster spaghetti so I had my mind on that going in, but seeing the market price on this day I decided it was just too rich for my blood. I considered the Pork Belly Normandy briefly but, in the end., went with the French bistro classic of steak frites, medium-rare. As an aside, I have decided to try to switch my steak preference from medium to medium-rare, & this as the first time actioning this. While waiting for my dinner I accepted a recommendation for a nice glass of red, made small talk with my neighbor who seemed to work in the restaurant industry & know the staff here, & politely declined the offer to do a shot with them. My neighbour lamented the chef refused to make him a ham & cheese sandwich; I suggested he order it as a Croque Monsieur instead & he thought this may work. I'll handle the sides first. The veg was a wedge of lettuce dressed with a light vinaigrette. The dressing was good but, while it's popular in fancy restaurants, I find this a lazy way to make a salad. I'm not a big fry guy. These had some crisp & were well-salted, & with the mayo I enjoyed them. The steak was served sliced & in a sauce, & was cooked as ordered. It was flavourful & tasty & I savoured every bite. The simple things done well are enjoyable indeed. I'll try to be back my next time in Montreal for sure. A good meal to start my culinary long weekend.
Food: Lobster spaghetti: Sauce is pretty good. However lobster tail have the texture of Rubber & claw is undercooked. Steak frites: salty, not much flavor otherwise Service: the guy is good, however this place is under stuff & i was going to tell him about the lobster issue but I guess he don't have time to come around. Also they charge tip on top of tax which I find crazy... Atmosphere: noisy- can't hear anything basically. Cramp in small spaces & trying not to knock over plates. Overall it would be okay for a 50 dollar restaurant but at this price point not worth it I would say
