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.
It was a great experience. The food was great & the service deserves more than 5 stars. We would like to thank all staff & especially Jonathan for making us feel comfortable & welcome.
Sister restaurant to Jellyfish which is much cozier & smaller. We've been multiple times & always enjoyed the food & vibe of this place. Meat & fish are always great. The cocktails are delicious. It does get loud on busy nights but not nearly as bad as next door. Highly recommend for a great meal with some excellent service.
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.
Excellent place in the Old Port, with delicious food & a lively atmosphere.
Food: we ordered 4 sharable dishes, each of them were well seasoned & flavors were Bomb. The Burrata was our favorite. Seafood was fresh desserts were scrumptuous.
The Dragon Kiss cocktail & the Brassin Bio beers were also top notch.
Service: Our server was super attentive & efficient. Food was served quickly & water was already refilled. Excellent.
Atmosphere: The terasse was beautiful, on a warm day. Lively place, need reservations.
Overall would go again A+++
Jun 9, 2025
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The food was excellent, & the service was top notch. This was the best food we had in Montreal/Quebec. I highly recommend this restaurant to anyone looking for an amazing meal.
Service impeccable & très professionnel de notre serveuse Elisa ! Nous sommes complètement satisfait & nous invitons tous le monde à venir en restaurant pour vivre une expérience culinaire extraordinaire !
HIGHLY recommend this restaurant. The food was unique & delicious. We especially enjoyed our crafted cocktails! The service was out of this world! Every server was very detailed about the plates & made the experience more fun. Our server, Maria, was very hospitable, knowledgeable & pleasant. She made great suggestions. Overall, great place!
