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Pubjelly

Old Montreal
4.6$$
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Pubjelly Montreal Restaurant: Menu, Reviews & Reserve (2026)
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Reviews for Pubjelly

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on Google4.7 (400+)
*as of 2026-04-01
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Review Summary

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.
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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.

Feb 28, 2026
on Google

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.

Aug 3, 2025
on Google

Always happy to be back here. Beef tartare was phenomenal; oysters were ok.

Apr 8, 2025
on Google

Perfection. The venue is gorgeous, the service is friendly & polished, & the food is amazing (the best we've had during our month touring North America). The best part for us was that our foody children were able to enjoy the experience as much as their parents. They loved the zucchini, cauliflower, & beef tartare - & being able to have a trusty pizza too.

Jul 30, 2024
on Google

Food was incredible here, every dish was so unique & special. Still dreaming of the beef tartare especially. Our server was very kind & helpful as well. It's all sharing plates & we were a group of 6 so we were able to try a lot of different things which I liked. Will be back for sure!

Jul 7, 2024
on Google