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Smoke Meat Pete

L'Île-Perrot
4.6$
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Smoke Meat Pete L'Île-Perrot Restaurant: Menu, Reviews & Reserve (2026)
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Reviews for Smoke Meat Pete

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on Google4.4 (6100+)
*as of 2026-04-01
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Review Summary

Smoke Meat Pete is widely praised as a standout for smoked meat in Montreal and a landmark in the city’s tradition. The atmosphere is repeatedly described as lively and old school, with live blues, a friendly staff, and a vibe that makes the wait part of the experience. The meat is tender and richly flavored, with standout fries and coleslaw and ribs and poutine also receiving praise. Several reviews discuss value, noting portions or prices have shifted over time and that some days feel pricey for the size. Crowds and noise are common, especially when live music is on, but the energy is part of the appeal. Service is often described as fast and friendly, with the ordering system at the counter and options for takeout or bundles. Overall the reviews converge on a memorable Montreal experience where the food, music, and atmosphere combine to justify a trip.
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Absolument délicieux meilleur poutine ever!

Jul 22, 2024
on Google

Over all very disappointing. First I'll say the good sides, the preparation time is good, didn't have to wait, the steak was a-ok, it was juicy, the fries were one of the best, the waiters were patient. That all I had. Second I'll say the bad sides. - When I first enter: 1. No Menu, just HOW does a restaurant operate without a menu only with two tvs that switches slides every like 30 seconds & also breaks in the middle of switching. 2. No given seats, they don't give seats, you find one & you sit. Like I work in a restaurant this ain't gonna work, in fact the tables doesn't even have a number nor do the waiters keep in track of where you seat. 3. 18% default tip, wait I thought the default is supposed to be 15%? I don't feel like this is a fancy restaurant. - I sat down: 1. Small uncomfortable seats, The stool is small AF & not gonna lie also hurts your butt, the stool is somehow also higher than the table, so it's also uncomfortable to eat. 2. Bad management-Serving: The server has to yell your name to give you the food, & you have to yell back to get it? Imagine social anxiety? Boy you are not getting your food💀 -I got the food: 1. No necessary sauce & a bunch of unnecessary ones, Yeah you have to take ketchup from an other desk, & what sauce do you get? Vinegar, sugar, salt, pepper, mustard, you guys could have replaced sugar with ketchup. 2. Small desk space 3. You guys have me a beef liver with out a knife? I don't eat like an animal. 4. Bad management-Irresponsible waiters: How is it when I ask if the sausage contains pork your answer was that it contains everything? & the other waiter said beef? 5. Bad managements-Manager: I thought my manager is worse enough to tell me to do what I'm already doing or unnecessary things, oh this is worse, the manager here tell her waitress to "Always comeback with something", is that even necessary? If there are things to take on his or her was then obviously that are going to take it. 6. I sat at the ducking counter & I want another cup of soft drink you tell me I have to wait in the line? Worst of all the line is like 30 min. Like if you are running a meat restaurant it's obvious to know that the drinks can be served according to demand, if you guys just can't stand the "Pay before serve" rule, you need have a specific POS just for drinks. (Finally we gets on the food) 6. Bad taste of the smoked beef, it tastes nothing more than homemade boiled beef & you sprinkle salt & put poutine gravy on it, no smoked flavor on it at all. 7. Too oily on the steak, steak was good, the oil were not handled properly, it made the disk taste disgusting. 8. The soup tasted like puke, honestly ask you chef when was the soup made, it's completely BS, potato tastes like mushed tomatoes that has been sitting for a week. 9. Could've given white bread, even white bread is better than what ever tf you guys are serving rn, oh & also if you don't want to serve other types, toast them. 10. The part where the waiter have to scream your name so you can get your food. Yeah what is the manager to say "scream louder", it's not good for their throat, & you are not helping. - I finished eating 1. The to go box is honestly the worst, hard to close, over all, literally just two boxes but stuck to each other on the opposite side. - I left / - Band 1. OK just tell me how tf does the band take 1h to setup, do that on stage see how that goes. Overall a disaster & dissatisfaction on this restaurant, food quality is not as expected Management is honestly worse than McDonald's, I mean maybe no one can beat your meat (trust me a lot of restaurants can) but everyone can beat your management, & speaking of management, the manager should be nicer to the employees like what is that attitude. Next steps: 1. Hier more people. 2. More ways/spots to place order 3. Menu 4. Better management 5. Cancel "pay before eat" if you can't do number 2, but 1 & 4 is necessary. 6. Please do not pre-make food. 7. Too lazy? Stick to being"a bar". TomTom - Professional Google Maps truth Karen&guide.

Jul 19, 2024
on Google

So this place males THE BEST smoked meat & poutine! Trust me, I've had them all. This place is incredible. A little cramped, but if you can get over that... you won't be disappointed.

Jul 7, 2024
on Google

Très déçu de la poutine sauce spaghetti avec smoke meat Sauce séparer de l' eau avec viande & tomate le smoke meat tu le vois même pas tous des petits tres petit morceaux & vraiment pas généreux

Jul 2, 2024
on Google

Best smoke meat around! Great poutine also! Cool atmosphere

Jun 27, 2024
on Google

Great food just outside Montreal to beat some of the crowds. Great smoked meat, Poutine, & phenomenal ribs! Atmosphere is a bit crammed but probably fun during live music.

Jun 3, 2024
on Google
3.0

I gave this place a 2nd try but I won't be back. The bread was mushy, the smoked meat tasted like PREM & was incredibly fatty! The poutine gravy is too sweet for me & they were pretty cheap on the curds. I think they should move away from calling your name when your food is ready. It just came off weird & unorganized. They had a two for one beer special & love music so that's a good draw & that atmosphere is great.

May 26, 2024
on Google

Quelle belle découverte ce midi ! Décor fantastique qui rappelle les années 60! Smoked meat vraiment excellent . Meilleures frites que j'ai mangé , avec un petit coté sucré wow ! Ça donne envie d'essayer la poutine . Excellent service, très rapide . Un endroit où l'on veut retourner ! J'aimerais bien y aller quand il y aura un band sur place

Apr 17, 2024
on Google

Superb Montreal style smoked meat served up in many dishes. We tried it on the traditional deli sandwich, poutine, spaghetti, all compelling. The meals were freshly prepared, the meat peppery & juicy, even the odd pasta combo balanced the unusual pairing. Friendly & patient service, relaxed crowd vibe, pleasant roadhouse decor.

Apr 12, 2024
on Google

We've always made it a point to stop here on our way to Quebec - the atmosphere is lively with a biker bar-old fashioned feel. We have always enjoyed the smoked meat sandwiches but have found the poutine to be quite salty. On our most recent trip, we were surprised by the cost - it was $65 for one jumbo sandwich & one regular (no sides), a large poutine & 2 sodas. Definitely worth the visit but maybe just for the sandwiches!

Apr 1, 2024
on Google

La poutine avec de la viande fumée vaut grandement la peine du détour !

Mar 27, 2024
on Google