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.
Le meilleur smoke meat sandwich que j'ai mangé! Ce restaurant est une institution! Surtout si vous passez par là arrêtez-vous. L'ambiance, le décor, le service, tout y est pour passer un bon moment. Moment. Ils offrent une multitude de plats, pas seulement l'assiette smoke meat. Tout à l'heure, fait sur place, c'est délicieux!!
Toutes étaient parfait !!! L'ambiance avec un band de blues c'était vraiment malades !! Le steak parfait
J'y retourne sans hésiter, ca vaut le détour !
Hands down, le meilleur smoked meat que j'ai mangé! La viande fond littéralement dans la bouche. Belle ambiance, service rapide & chaleureux. Une vraie valeur sûre à chaque fois, c'est certain que je vais continuer à y aller!
It's mid. The atmosphere is the best thing, the food is known for the famous smoke meat. You get a good portion of meat when you order. 3 people 2 sandwiches 1 combo 3 drinks. Cost $75 bucks. Kinda pricy. Location is very close to the airport.
We had a run in with other local tourists that promoted rudeness & shellfishness. That killed this review. The staff serving me was also a bit tough to deal with & not very friendly with English/french people.
Oct 29, 2025
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It's a bit far from the city but totally worth the ride. Great ribs & smoked meat, old school seating & some good old live blues... can't beat Pete's meat!
Oct 27, 2025
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Excellent place but nerver order à steak they really not good( good flavor bur for them rare is well done) but àll the rest is prerfect (food)
Service is inexistant
30$ is too expensive for an average smoked meat sandwich. Smoked meat was once upon a time supposed be a cheap way of eating a cured inexpensive piece of meat. Smoke Meat Pete has lost its way.
You order at the cash & then grab a seat & they bring you your food. Paid about 24 bucks & a 3 dollar tip for their Pete's smoke meat plate. Not sure if I needed to specify or not, but a third of my smoke meat was fat & not edible(unless you love eating nutrition-less fat). Maybe I have a big appetite, but the sandwich did not fill me, even with the fries & small container of slaw. Now, the size of the sandwich would have gone unnoticed if there wasn't so much fat scrap on the meat...feels like I paid for fat & that I got rooked. 27bucks not worth it. Could have gotten a decent meal for that price. The taste of the smoke meat wasn't bad.
