Resto Keela

Michael

5.0

Our filet mignon was so soft & flavorful. Our appetizer garlic Knotts with dipping sauce was amazing. Service was good. We were seated right away & he lit a candle on table. The neighborhood was a little sketchy as we had homeless people yelling at us .

Gloria

2.0

I loved the celery root carpaccio, but as an American, the steak disappointed me. The sear marks are pretty, but the steak itself had no seasoning. Every steak I've had in the US has a nice crust & at least a saltiness to it that enhances the flavor. I don't think this steak was seasoned at all. It comes with a mustard & a peppercorn gravy. The gravy, I wasn't a fan of, too bitter for my taste. The mustard is too overpowering to dip the steak in it, wouldn't taste the steak. If this is something you would like, enjoy, but if there are any americans considering this, it's likely not to your taste. I saw reviews from two years ago really liking it. In general, I have this attitude of, you can't go wrong with a steak at a restaurant. I don't feel that way anymore. There were two waitresses for the whole restaurant. I'd say short staffed. I sat & ate alone. It was easy to notice the difference in how I was treated. I ordered the carpaccio & then later when I ordered the steak. I was never told the specials. I get it, one person eating doesn't make the same amount in tips… If the steak was delicious I wouldn't have cared though.

James

5.0

First timers, stopped in on Keela based upon a random Google search as a way of kicking off our first night of the Montreal Jazz Festival & were not disappointed, not in the least.

The atmosphere is energetic warm & welcoming -- the food & drink pairing is beyond satisfying. The oysters on the half shell were a perfect way to get things started, complemented by a local Montreal craft beer & a cucumber infused summer time mocktail followed by a spectacular celery root carpaccio & melt in your mouth baked scallops.

Time for a house specialty cocktail named Anger & Resentment -- don't know the inspiration for this flavourful concoction, but it works & is likely cheaper than therapy it implies is needed.

To top off our first time culinary experience at Keela, we indulged in the fall off the bone baked dill pickle enhanced ribs. So good.

In conclusion, Keela is a gem in the heart of Montreal & we are better off for having experienced it.

Kudos to Lucy the bar keep for the evening ending shot of homemade Lemoncello

Cheers!

Rebecca

5.0

What a lovely hidden gem. The food was amazing, service was thorough. They were very flexible & understanding of us being late, as our uber dropped us off a 10 minute walk from our destination. Just beware if you are ubering as the restaurant has stated this has happened before. Super worth it, everything was so fresh!

May

5.0

La nourriture était fantastique & le service était phénoménal. L'ambiance & l'esthétique du restaurant étaient accueillantes, confortables & propres. Je recommande le carpaccio, les huîtres & les côtes levées.

Après avoir lu les critiques précédentes, cela me fait mal de voir des gens chercher des problèmes avec les petites entreprises alors qu'il est déjà assez difficile de survivre en cette période économique. Cela me fait encore plus mal quand la nourriture & le service sont en fait fantastiques. J'adore visiter les petites entreprises, & encore plus quand les endroits ont des musiciens locaux, quelle que soit la langue dans laquelle ils chantent.

Je recommander à tous qui prévoient une visite au village.

Patrick

5.0

Fantastic bistro! All the food really delivers not just what you expect but a little extra. Staff are super nice & the vibe is great here.

Especially recommend the beef tartare, octopus, & celery root carpaccio

K

5.0

Celebrated a birthday here. The staff was so nice! & the food was excellent! The celeriac appetizer was incredible. Loved my experience here, thank you so much for having us!

Infinite

5.0

Great place, great food amazing live music.

I went on a Friday & before writing this I saw a review complaining that the singer speaks English. Yes. Obviously. He's a singer, not a language test subject.

Are we really at the point where someone should lose work because they don't perform language perfection for a customer? That feels less like feedback & more like someone looking for something to be offended by. 🙄

If you're coming here to spread that kind of energy, maybe pick a place 100 years in the past.

I recommend THIS BAR cause while I was there the vibes were great.

André

3.0

Quelle tristesse de voir le non respect de la culture québécoise au lendemain de la fête nationale des Québécois.
Nous sommes allés souper un vendredi & il y avait un chansonnier anglophone qui n'était même pas capable de prononcer un mot en français, même pas merci.
Pour moi c'était un affront à notre culture. Bien que les employés qui étaient très gentils & réussissaient à s'exprimer dans un bon français, le manque de connaissance de notre culture était inquiétant.
Je fais part de l'article de LaPresse, sur Stéphanie Boulay & la difficulté pour les artistes québécois de s'en sortir financièrement, il m'a répondu: c'est quoi LaPresse ?
Je suis sans mot. Notre culture est à la dérive même dans le quartier latin.

Alexandre

5.0

Amazing place & the food always hits the spot. The chateaubriand is sooooo worth it. I will always say yes to going to this place. Offer a shot of calvados to the owners, they will make your night :).