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.
Amazing quality of smoke meat. Wish the bread was a bit better as it was a bit dry & small, & just seemed to lack the quality of the meat. Other than that, what an institution this place is.
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
Ambiance très agréable cependant la musique augmenté afin de libérer les places ce n'est pas très professionnel.
Ce qui m'a le plus dérangé c'est que la serveuse a manipulé une poubelle puis a servit nos assiettes sans se laver les mains ce qui laisse à désiré.
En outre je soulignerais le fait que le restaurant a un bon goût de « reviens y »si seulement & seulement si je me présenterais en Woody de Toys Story accompagné de mon crazy horses
Je résumerais cela à un manque de potentiel l'expérience client n'est pas assez appuyé la France s'en souviendra 🇫🇷
Apr 13, 2026
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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.
