Smoke Meat Pete est largement salué comme l'un des meilleurs smoked meats de Montréal, avec une viande tendre et riche en saveur et des accompagnements qui font l'unanimité, comme les frites et le coleslaw, et le menu inclut aussi des ribs et une poutine appréciée par plusieurs. L'ambiance est souvent décrite comme authentique et chaleureuse, avec une décoration old school et des concerts de blues qui ajoutent une énergie particulière. Le service est en général loué pour sa gentillesse et son efficacité, même lorsque la salle est pleine ou lorsque des groupes s'installent. Le système de commande au comptoir et l'attente peuvent être un facteur à prévoir, surtout les soirs de musique live. Certains avis signalent des prix élevés et des portions parfois plus petites que par le passé, ce qui affecte le rapport qualité prix. Malgré cela, l'endroit est considéré comme emblématique et incontournable pour les amateurs de smoked meat à Montréal. Ceux qui cherchent une expérience conviviale avec musique live et plats généreux trouvent souvent satisfaction et envie de revenir.
Si vous aimez l'ambiance avec musique forte, show live 7/7 & les meilleurs sandwich smoked meat de la région avec vraies frites maison! Beaucoup de places à l'intérieur, décor des années 70
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I've been going to Smoked Meat Pete's for many years, & I want to start by saying that I genuinely like their smoked meat - I still do. The flavor, seasoning, & overall taste are what made this place famous, & that part has remained consistent over time.
However, it's hard to ignore the changes that have happened recently, & unfortunately not for the better. The portion sizes have gone down dramatically, while prices have gone up noticeably. When you're charging premium prices for a smoked meat sandwich & a poutine, customers naturally expect the portions to remain generous, or at the very least consistent with what they were known for.
What's disappointing is that the value just isn't there anymore. Paying that much & walking away feeling like the sandwich is noticeably smaller than it used to be takes away from the experience, no matter how good the taste still is. The same goes for the poutine - higher price, smaller portion.
Taste-wise, the smoked meat is still good, but honestly, I'm now getting very similar - & in some cases even better - flavor at Markies in Ottawa, where the portions are bigger & the prices are more reasonable. When another spot can match the taste while offering better value, it really makes you think twice.
I don't say this lightly because Smoked Meat Pete's has been a go-to spot for me for a long time. I want to keep supporting them, but portion shrinkage combined with rising prices is hard to justify. If you're going to increase prices, at least maintain the portion sizes that built your reputation in the first place.
The food is still tasty, but value matters - & right now, that balance feels off.
Smoked Meat Pete is one of those places that feels timeless. We tried the classic smoked meat sandwich, the full rack of ribs, & the smoked meat poutine, & everything was excellent. The smoked meat is rich, tender, & full of flavour, easily among the best you can find in Montreal & the surrounding area. Honestly, if this place were located downtown, it would probably be considered the best smoked meat in Montreal.
The ribs were generous & well done, & the poutine with smoked meat was comforting & satisfying. Their coleslaw is also very good & pairs perfectly with the main dishes.
The atmosphere is friendly & welcoming, & you can really feel that this is a place people have been coming to for years. It's always busy, especially in the summer when lineups are common, which says a lot. They also have a varied menu with things like pasta & ice cream, making it great for families & groups.
If you want to experience truly great smoked meat at a place that's stood the test of time, Smoked Meat Pete is absolutely worth the trip.
I went with a friend & we placed our orders one at a time at the counter, she placed it before I did, they ere both exactly the same. I had my meal brought to the table in a coupe of minutes. We waited for a while & no meal yet for her. She noticed that the fork had some left over food still on it. We had to ask the server about the missing meal. Why the delay & forgotten meal? My sandwich was greasy & hers was dry.
Habituellement 5 etoile mes le Hamburger spécial étais dégueulasse viandes brûler pour passer leur viande avariée. J'ai juste le goût de vomir (indigestion) depuis hier mardi pour le souper 18 heure. Être le cuisiner je serais gêne. Dis t'as n'as pas se soir temps cas service de quoi indigestes.
Superbe décorations & ambiance avec un excellent groupe de blues le samedi soir, on se serait cru dans le sud des États-Unis avec de la bouffe de chez nous! Les côtes levées fondent dans la bouche.
I've been to this restaurant MANY times. We visited friends in Vaudreuil yesterday & stopped in at Smoke Meat Pete on the way home. It's a five or so minute drive from their home. We had our dog with us so we couldn't leave him alone in the car. We got a couple of meals to go & ate in the parking lot. His Highness may have gotten a bit of smoked meat as a treat. Great meal as usual but the sandwich was a bit sloppy. You couldn't help it because of the confines of the car & the to-go box. Fries had a bit of a sweet taste to them. Loved them. Smoked meat was piled high on the sandwich. Loved it. Whenever I'm in the area, I stop into this restaurant for my smoked meat fix. Ile Perrot is much easier to get to than trying to get to Moe's or Ben's or Schwartz on the Island by crossing the bridge on the 40. I've never been in the evening when they've had the live band playing blues but that's hopefully remedied soon. I will be back.
Smoke Meat Pete is hands down the best smoked meat in Québec. The sandwiches are packed, flavorful, & incredibly tender. Portions are generous & the quality is always top notch. They also have live bands on select days, which adds a great vibe to the experience. A must-visit for anyone who loves authentic Montréal-style smoked meat.
Always grab some smoke meat at Pete's on my way home & when traveling through Montreal ... What a spot great meat & awesome atmosphere in the restaurant if you are sticking around for a meal ... I was on the move so bringing some to my family in Nova Scotia.
