Reviews describe Smoke Meat Pete as a legendary Montreal staple with generous portions of tender, flavorful smoked meat, a standout poutine and fries, and a lively bluesy atmosphere powered by live bands that draw crowds of locals and visitors alike. The experience is often praised for friendly staff, efficient service, and a welcoming vibe, though several comments note rising prices and, in some cases, reduced portion sizes or inconsistent meat quality, especially for lean cuts or fattier options. Dining in can be crowded and ordering at the counter is common, with takeout and to go serving as popular alternatives, and the overall value debated as prices climb, while many reviewers insist the meat, smoke and authentic ambience make Smoke Meat Pete worth the trip, especially when a show is on.
Very nice place! Always very nice staff! Clean for an old style resto. Great atmosphere, music, band, nice people. & the food, the most important, it's realy good 👍 😋. If i could remove half a star, it would be for the price. It is a bit more expensive that it should be in my opinion. I do go there sometimes & will go again, but i would go more often if i had more than 2 kidneys to sell. But it's always full, so...i recommended
I ordered the smoked meat sandwich, & it was quite tasty & unique. They're definitely heavier on the pepper seasoning, & it doesn't have that classic pastrami?like flavour. It's almost closer to corned beef but with a bold & heavy pepper seasoning, it's unique & really enjoyable. If you like smoked meat, this place is worth trying because it's different from the usual. The meat itself is tender. I do wish the sandwich had a bit more fat, but next time I'll just ask for it. I would also recommend to leave it in the steamer for a little longer as well.
7.7/10
Apr 12, 2026
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First time here, from out of country. Recommended by a local friend, & I truly loved it. It was described as the best smoked meat, & it lived up to the expectation. Amazing smoked meat; good flavor, good texture, moist & tasty. Incredible ambience. Only down was I did not come on a night of live music which I saw the stage for. I really must come back to enjoy that, & especially get more smoked meat. I also enjoyed the poutine.
You can't beat Pete's meat! Stopped by on New Year's Eve for a quick smoked meat sandwich before hitting the road, & it did not disappoint.
The place had tons of Christmas decorations up, which made for a really cozy vibe. The atmosphere is always fun with live blues on stage, & the staff & owner were so friendly the owner even invited us to their NYE party (so sweet!).
Ordering is simple: you head to the counter, pay, & then grab a wooden table. I went for the smoked meat with fries, pickle, & coleslaw yummm absolutely delicious. If you like it lean, it's a couple bucks more, but I personally love it the classic way.
They even bring a little starter of hot dog, liver, bread, coleslaw, & butter. & I finally tried the ribs this time - wow! Super tender, sweet, & packed with flavor. Highly recommend them.
Je suis arrivé avec un faim hors du commun, j'ai rarement aussi faim & je repars en roulant, je n'ai même pas fini mon assiette donc le'grand plat de viande fumée' est vraiment un GRAND plat la viande est tendre & grasse a souhait s'était parfait. De plus je suis souvent dessus par les frites mais ici je les ai trouver super! Alors je recommande certainement & j'y retournerai n'importe quand!
Je vous recommande le spécial de Pete. Cette assiette comprend le smoked meat, 2 pickles, salade de chou, frites & breuvage. Possibilité de demander sa viande maigre, medium ou medium-gras. Les côtes levées sont incroyables. Elles fondent dans la bouche. Le gâteau au fromage pèse au moins 1 lb. Il est consistant & super bon.
Jun 25, 2025
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Been going here for years & its always been a top spot in my heart for their smoke meat. Their is a couple a amazing spot for smoke meat in Montréal but I would have to say this is close to or if not the best in my opinion in Montréal. Highly recommend trying once & if you can try to go when they have a LIVE MUSIC. 👌🤌
Best smoke meat ever!
Une viande excellente qui fond dans la bouche & des frites croustillantes, nous nous sommes régalés.
Il s'agit d'une place avec une vraie identité & une ambiance familiale.
L'endroit est quelque peu petit mais ça ne joue pas sur l'expérience. Live band un peu bruyant par contre mais très sympa quand même! Je recommande vivement.
One of the best smoked meat spots. No reservations needed, however it's almost always full. Service is great, whether you speak French or English. Live band performances sometimes. I recommend the ribs, just get the entire rack, it's really good.
The vibes was perfect!! The band was amazing, the food was faster than we could get a seat?! What more could you ask for 😆 definitely recommend going here & get the fries!! If you love potatoes you'll fall in love with them🥰
Oct 27, 2024
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We tried the smoked meat sandwich, steak with fries, & the ribs sampler. The sandwich was packed with flavor & perfectly tender, while the steak was juicy & well-seasoned. The ribs sampler featured rich, smoky boneless ribs that were incredibly flavorful. Overall, it was a fantastic experience-highly recommended!
très accueillant quand tu entre & tu attend en ligne te font goûter à leur ribs qui es vraiment bon quand on te sert à la caisse la madame très souriante & super gentille elle a vue j était enceinte ma donner une liqueur a moi & mon fils & ma dit assie toi juste la sa sera pas très long pour ta commande & même pas 2min après on m'a servie sans parler du smoke meat vraiment le meilleur j ai manger de ma vie je vous le recommande juste wowwww
