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.
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!
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.
The atmosphere was amazing as well as cocktails & choice of oysters. Unfortunately main dishes were underwhelming considering how famous this place is for food. Also, we both found it containing too much salt. & we are not shy of salty foods. High quality cuisine normally does not have such prominent salt content.
We were looking forward to dining here given all the positive word of mouth & reviews, but overall the experience ended up being a bit underwhelming.
We ordered the ribeye for two & were told it would be plenty. What arrived was eight sliced strips of steak with no side included, & just three onion rings as garnish. For a dish meant to serve two, it felt a little light.
The steak was cooked medium as requested, but it was quite fatty & chewier than expected. It didn't quite feel like a premium cut, especially at this price point. Sauce on the steak was also very unique & delicious.
That said, the service was good & the ambiance was very nice. The staff were attentive & the space has a great atmosphere.
Overall, not a bad experience, but for the cost, we were hoping for a bit more.
Phenomenal service & light & friendly atmosphere. A restaurant where you can actually have a conversation & still enjoy a lovely meal. Every bite was a delight from start to finish. This is a true must have when in Montreal
Great food & good service in a casual atmosphere. The beef tartare & the rib eye were the standout dishes for me but everything was great including the salad & the dessert.
Had dinner here after a day of driving from Toronto. The table was cozy. Atmosphere nice. Bustling even. Service attentive & prompt.
We had a dozen oysters & the burrata to start. Very good with the house cava.
Both decided on two of the specials.
The arctic char was delicious.
The lamb pie was excellent. I mean perfect. The crust light & flavorful. The meat & gravy cooked perfectly. Seasoned perfectly.
Don't know how we managed to have dessert. But that was also great.
An excellent meal.
Last October, while traveling in Canada, we had dinner at Liverpool House. It was a meaningful road trip with my husband & my elderly mother, who is close to eighty, & we were very much looking forward to this meal.
We arrived around the start of dinner service & the restaurant seemed quiet. We were seated in a small back room with a bar. The food was good & our server was kind, so the meal itself was enjoyable. However, it felt strange that such a popular restaurant was so empty, & during our entire meal, that back room remained almost vacant.
As we were leaving, we passed the main dining room & were surprised to see it completely full. We had made an early reservation, yet were not seated there, & no other guests appeared to be directed to the back room. It left us with an uncomfortable feeling that perhaps we were seated separately because we were Asian & dining with an elderly woman dressed rather modestly.
At the time, we let it go. But recently, seeing the receipt for a meal that cost over $500, along with a generous tip, brought back that uneasy feeling. I am leaving this review because I have never had a similar experience in New York & anywhere, which made this feel especially strange & upsetting.
Jan 4, 2026
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Great restaurant with an incredible atmosphere on the west end of Montreal's city center. Our server was wonderful & gave great advice on food. The specials on the menu all seemed deliciousn - this is the kind of place that only being able to visit it once won't do the entire menu justice. This seems to be a reservation only place, at least one weekends - you may be waiting quite a while if you walk in expecting a table. Definitely worth it!
Welcoming from the moment we entered. The service was fit for royalty. The lobster spaghetti delicious. The hanger steak a bit stringy. The Basque pumpkin cheese cake divine. Always the service deserves six stars. After a while it got crowded & very loud. Glad we came early for a great experience. Thanks to Louise & Taylor as well as others.
As a stand alone restaurant, its not terrible. When compared with Joe beef, it comes lacking. Hence the overall 3 stars rating.
Food was good, service could have been much better. The background music was way too loud, especially with how busy the place was.
We had quite a large spread & were able to try many items on the menu. The food was good but not great. Disappointing having spent $480. The service was overall great except one of the waitresses being odd & pushy. Glad we went but would not plan to return.
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.
