Reviews describe Pubjelly as a vibrant, high energy dining spot with a warm atmosphere and a focus on sharing plates and standout service. Diners frequently praise the food as excellent or phenomenal, with favorites including seafood options like lobster croquettes, grilled octopus, and beef tartare, along with crafted cocktails and strong wines. The service is repeatedly described as attentive, coordinated, and genuinely friendly, creating a welcoming environment even on busy nights or for groups and families. The vibe mixes energy with romance and an unpretentious, world class level of hospitality. Some notes mention occasional price concerns and variable value, occasional delays or long waits during peak times, and a few dishes that did not meet expectations such as overcooked potatoes or a less successful pizza, yet highlights and menu versatility keep guests returning. Locations described as lively and picturesque in the Old Port, with reservations recommended for the terrace on warm days. A recurring theme is the effort and teamwork of staff across the floor, kitchen, and bar, delivering a consistently positive experience and a reason to return for both new and repeat visits.
Nice ambiance, tasty food, amazing drinks & best service ever. Thank to our wonderfull barman & waitress Anthony & Maria! We ll be back for sure.
Olive oil cake is to die for...
L'ambiance est incroyable ✨ Antony, le barman, fait des drinks incroyables, remplis d'amour ❤? & mon serveur Loïc avait une capacité à comprendre exactement ce que je recherchais. Merci pour l'expérience - à refaire 🙂🍸
Mar 18, 2026
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The vibe is really nice & the drinks are really good. The food is less than average for the price, specifically the octopus which tasted like it was heated in the microwave
We had a nice evening at Pub Jelly overall. The food was mostly excellent-the beef tartare was absolutely delicious, & the octopus was also perfectly cooked & very tasty. Unfortunately, the potatoes were a bit of a letdown as they were overcooked, which surprised us since a friend had them before & remembered them being much better.
We also tried one of the pizzas, & sadly, it really missed the mark. The one with sour cream just didn't work for us flavor-wise-I wouldn't recommend it.
As for the service, while the staff was friendly & respectful, the experience felt a bit slow. We waited a long time before being able to order & before receiving our drinks, & we had to remind them about the octopus, which had been forgotten. It may have just been a busy night, but the delays stood out.
That said, the highlights on the menu made the visit worthwhile, & we'd consider coming back to try a few different things.
I really enjoyed this place. We just stumbled in it & really enjoyed it. The service was good, there were moments where it was a bit slow to check in drinks but it was overall good. The food was very good. We did a tasting menu & I really enjoyed every dish. They also have a good vegetarian option. Honestly me only issue with this place is the price of a drink. A cocktail is $21 & it was not good. It was really not to our liking, which could be on me... Can't love everything new that I try, but I do believe a mango margarita should have at least some sweetness. Not being to my liking aside, $21 for a small cocktail is ridiculous. I would probably go back, but I'd avoid cocktails.
Had been hyped up on this place for a while, so decided to try it on a weeknight. Rather crowded for a random Wednesday. Had a dinner DJ, as places do, but pleasant tunes & was an appropriate volume. Service was okay. Had to wait 10-15 minutes just to order drinks & another 10-15 to get them. I tend not to rate on service unless it's egregiously bad, & overall was fine here, but was a bit slow for a place marketing itself on quality. Food, on the other hand, was overall not impressive. Split a few apps, one of which had some sort of chickpea cake which, to their credit, was one of the best things I've eaten in a while. Partner had a meat dish as a main & I tried the pizza. Some of the flavor combos were interesting (cauliflower on pizza?), but the techniques & the refinement weren't there for a place of this price range. It tasted like if a dive-y pub tried to serve tasting plates...guess that explains the "pub" in the name? Overall, I can imagine it being okay for a mid-day vin & snack if you're a hardworking businessman in the area, but don't go out of your way.
bartender (responsable des closes) tres gentil & sympathique mais la serveuse asiatique très bête & manque de savoir vivre. (prix un peu cher, 25$ pour un drink)
Jun 12, 2024
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Really nice experience there. The waitress recommended us a few dishes & explained to us how it usually goes at Pubjelly & she had a nice attitude. We got around 6 plates & were pretty much full by the end. The drink looked small for the price but it packed quite some punch which is good for the price (40$~ for the cocktail pitcher) The food was superb. Loved the fried cauliflower, a recommendation that the waitress gave us. The pizza at the end was good & is definitely enough to fill one person alone even with half of it. Overall, i recommend this place & would definitely go again.
Definitely my personal favorite restaurant in Montreal. The food is amazing, both in quality, taste & presentation. The menu changes slightly over time, which makes every experience a bit different & unique. Chef Mathieu is definitely on another level. The service by Loïc is also a major force behind the experience; he is very knowledgeable & nice, bringing his touch to the service. When going there, we like to give him liberty in suggesting/choosing drinks for us based on the plates he suggests, & everything is always perfectly on point, as he happily jumps into our way of doing this
What a great vibe! Loved everything about it! The service, the food & the drinks. Our waiter was phenomenal, he was able to suggest things on the menu according to our taste, he was on point! We had a variety choice of oysters, soooo good & so fresh! We pretty much ordered a bunch of things on the menu & everything was delicious! I would definitely come back!!
Oct 28, 2023
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