At Mister Steer, making first-rate burgers is our business. We use only fresh ingredients in our restaurant, only our ice cream is frozen! Hand shaped patties from the finest kosher beef, deliciously spiced, our burgers are char grilled to a state of perfection.
Reviews of Mister Steer paint a picture of a beloved old school burger joint with vintage Montreal vibes where the burgers, especially the Steerburger and the iconic Suzie Q fries, attract praise for flavor and nostalgia, while portions and prices can feel steep and some guests feel the quality has dipped lately with undercooked burgers, overly heavy breading, dry fries, or poutines with little flavor. Many note fast takeout service and friendly staff, and several memories crown it as one of the best burger experiences in town, yet others warn that recent visits have been overpriced or not up to former standards, with comments about inconsistent cook temps, changes in recipe, and less charm. The place is often described as a must visit for locals and visitors seeking a classic Montreal diner vibe, ample comfort food, and a burger that can be enjoyed with a side of crisp curly fries, while for some longtime patrons the experience has become more average or disappointing despite enduring affection. Overall, Mister Steer is seen as a nostalgic staple offering dependable burgers and fries for many, but the current value and consistency are repeatedly called into question by a portion of reviewers.
Quick weeknight dinner for two. Had the Mr. Steerburger (1/4 pound) with coleslaw & a small Coke. Food & service were very good, but $24 (including tax but not tip) is too expensive for what I got. A side of cole slaw was $5.95 & a small coke was $4.95, which is excessive (They charge $9.55 for a mug of draft beer (not a pint, which is $12.55, which is more expensive than almost any bar in town),$4.95 for coffee & $7.55 for a glass of tomato juice, so they are clearly gouging on drink prices). The resto was practically empty too at 7PM! Good food at an iconic & nostalgic Montreal spot, but bang for your buck, it's not worth it!
When asking people what the best burger in Montreal is, you're likely to get a bunch of more modern & trendy burger places & a lot of those restaurants do have amazing burgers but Mr. Steer has the single best one: The Hero.
I've never tasted a meat patty so good that you could have it by itself & still be satisfied. It's super thick & always cooked to perfection. EVERY BITE is heaven. The'suzie Q' fries you get alongside it are amazing as well.
If you're also gonna get a poutine, their'Tex-Mex' is one of the best I've ever had. The only bad thing I have to say is that the price is too much. 22$ for a poutine is unacceptable.
I'd be in trouble if I lived near this place... 10/10
Feb 11, 2026
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J'ai commandé 2 cors Light en bouteille j'ai demandé a la serveuse de m'apportez un verre de jus tomate équivalent d'une petite canne comme dans les taverne j'ai pris un burger & frites quand j'ai reçu la facture j'ai été abasourdi de voir 7$ + tax pour le jus de tomates pas voleurs très bandit n'allez pas l'a vraiment trop che
To start, the owner of'67 years' met us at the door. We briefly delved into some history & how Ken Dryden was a regular there every home game, 40X/year. Many of the Habs have eaten there. No doubt, as Mr. Steer has'the best' burgers in all of Montreal!! Dont miss this spot when ib Montreal!!
Jan 31, 2026
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We drove downtown specifically to eat here & arrived at 8:30pm. The posted hours said they close at 10pm, but the door was locked. We could see a guy inside, & even so it took about two minutes of knocking before he came to the door. When he finally answered, he told us they decided to close early.
Pretty frustrating to make the trip based on the hours & be turned away. If you're going to close early, please update your hours online/on the door so people don't waste their time.
This was the only disappointing food I've have encountered in Montreal yet, I have never left a negative review before & our server was so sweet & kind, I would not recommend the steer burger. I paid $35 & a $5 tip for just a $10 poutine as the burger was the worst burger I've ever had, they offered a replacement burger but I lost my appetite after the first one was so terrible.
Cetait tres bon, le service etait super, la nourriture à ete preparer rapidement! La seule affaire c que jai Payer 40$ pour 2 boisson 1 hot dog 1 frites & 1 mini burger..
Jan 2, 2026
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I always loved Mister Steer but my last burger (today august 2025) i ask for a medium cook for takeout & received a really uncook meat. So much it was almost raw. I coudn't return cuz i was in between job. I was really disappointed for a 14$ burger only. So sad for a super burger usually! Don't think i will return again.
We had a friend to came in to Montreal. The first place he wanted to eat was at your Restaurant. Last time he came to your establishment was over 40 years ago. It was delicious as we expected. Special thanks to our excellent server'Diane' 🙏💐❤?🤗
Sep 23, 2025
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Je suis retournée manger à ce restaurant que j'affectionnais à l'époque. J'ai été très déçue. Le burger qu'on m'a servi était mal formé quoique son goût reste aussi authentique. Les patates torsadées étaient trop cuites, toute sèches. 18,50$ + le pourboire + la taxe, on s'en sort autour de 25$. Ça fait cher le plat de fast food.
Our food was good. Salad was just lettuce & shredded carrot, was not offered a dressing. Our waitress, when asked of the onion rings were thin or thick cut, had no idea what I was asking. My husband had a burger & it was good, but more bun than meat. I just had curly fries, which were very good.
We were seated quickly. Service was great.
The food was nice, especially the burger meat. The fries were good & different from other places, but not seasoned or barely.
With construction work happening on the street, it s best to use public transit or go straight to an indoor parking if using car.
Nous y sommes allés un vendredi soir. Beaucoup de gens, mais des places vides aussi. On nous a donné une banquette & le gars qui plaçait les clients nous a installé en faisant signe à la serveuse qu'il lui décernait notre place. 30 minutes plus tard, personne n'est venu. Nous avons eu plusieurs contacts visuels avec les serveuses sans service. Pas de verre d'eau & aucun serveur n'est venu. Nous avons quitté. Quelle déception!
