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.
I had ordered their steak tartare, fried cauliflower & a negroni. The steak tartare is a large portion, was super fresh & perfectly balanced. Unfortunately there is no crostini ots however I had eaten it with the fried cauliflower I'd ordered. The cauliflower itself lacked salt & seasoning, however, the green onion tapenade made up for it, wish there would be more. The honey was a good addition. Negroni was a negroni, can't complain. Service was quite cold I'll be honest, usually when I visit MTL it's always a wonderful welcoming city however on every occasion I've gone to pubjelly, I'm met with cold service. A bit on the pricey side.
I had such a fantastic birthday dinner at Pubjelly. The food & wine was everything I hoped for. Jonathan was amazing, helped me book the reservation for a group quickly & made sure we could take some pictures in the lounge area. It was greatly appreciated.
Feb 22, 2026
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In 2024, I had my first dinner at Pubjelly & tried their mtl a table menu. I enjoyed it a lot. Don't know why it took me so long to go back but glad I suggested to meet my girlfriends here tonight, because food was great! Cauliflower & scallops were my favorite 🩵
Belle soirée entre ami(e)s hier au Pubjelly. Ambiance festive, staff attentionnés avec une mention spéciale pour Loïc. Nous avons laissé le controle des choix à Loïc avec un budget comme guide & tout était parfait, bien exécuté & orchestré. Bref, bonne bouffe, bon vin, bonne ambiance. On y va sans hésiter!
I was looking for a place to have dinner & stumbled upon PubJelly. I sat at the bar & enjoyed some red wine & a pizza. The pizza was very good, although they overdid it with the cheese. Friendly service was excellent & so was the espresso martini they made. Will stop here again for dinner.
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.
Apr 23, 2024
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Marie-Suzanne is the best waitress, she is the best & she explains everything so well. She looks & feels like Alexe from nymphet alumni podcast aka hot intellectual & culturaly relevent. props to marie-suzanne & pubjelly
NOT TO BE MISSED! We moved to Montréal 18 months ago, & we were introduced to PUBJELLY last month, WE'VE BEEN BACK 4 TIMES! Fantastic food->'m'hooked' on the'Oysters Carbonara' & all of their pizzas. The staff is absolutely the best from Jonathan, the Manager, to our most recent serveuse, Marie-Suzanne; they make a perfect restaurant experience BEYOND PERFECT.
Nous vivions déjà une très belle soirée, mais avec l'arrivée de Jonathan, cela n'a fait qu'améliorer notre experience chez pubjelly. Merci pour la découverte mezcal! 10/10
Marie-Suzanne was our waiter, very charismatic, helpful, professional. It was a first time visit at pubjelly, absolutely LOVED the food, I recommend the steak, so good. I'll definitely come back to try the rest of the menu!
Mar 22, 2024
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Nous avons fait notre diner d'équipe au Pubjelly & avons eu une superbe expérience ! Les plats étaient délieux & raffinés, notre serveur nous a recommandé des plats à partager en fonction de notre budget. Cela faisait longtemps que nous n'avions pas eu une si bonne expérience. Je recommande !
Nous avons eu la chance de célébrer notre party de Noël au Pubjelly, le service, l'ambiance & le décor étaient vraiment super! Merci à toutes l'équipe !
Thank you so much Loic & Riley. (Sorry if I spelled your names wrong). Our experience at pubjelly was top shelf! Very friendly staff, amazing ambience & wow, the food was unreal. Do yourself a favour & order whatever Riley is making & don't forget to have the octopus, it is the best I have ever had, & I have eaten a lot of octopus! All over the world, & nobody can beat this one. We'll be back.
We very much enjoyed our second destination meal in Montréal at Pubjelly. As it was our last night, we splurged to share a bottle of wine & enjoyed our shared dinner of PEI Oysters, Quebec Snow Crabs, Cauliflower Tempura & Shrimp Focaccia. They call the latter pizza & it was probably our least favorite dish. Service was great as was the vibe. It did seem expensive, but we were still adapting to big city prices!
Nov 19, 2023
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I had an amazing dining experience at Pubjelly. The staff, especially our waiter, was exceptional. The service was prompt & attentive. The food was delicious, but what truly set this place apart was the wonderful vibe & the staff's dedication to ensuring a memorable dining experience. I can't wait to return!
