Les avis décrivent Smoke Meat Pete comme une institution légendaire à Montréal, avec des portions généreuses de viande fumée tendre et savoureuse, des frites et une poutine remarquables, et une ambiance blues dynamique portée par des groupes live qui attirent locaux et visiteurs. L'accueil est souvent salué pour sa gentillesse et son service efficace, mais plusieurs commentaires signalent une hausse des prix et, dans certains cas, des portions plus petites ou une qualité de viande inégale, en particulier pour les coupes maigres ou plus grasses. Le cadre peut être bondé et le système de commande au comptoir est fréquent, avec des plats à emporter très populaires; malgré tout, la valeur globale fait débat à mesure que les prix augmentent, tandis que beaucoup affirment que la viande, la fumaison et l'authenticité de l'endroit valent le détour, surtout lors des soirées avec musique live.
We had an amazing experience! The team accommodated our group of 50 people on very short notice, & everything exceeded expectations. The service was organized, friendly, & efficient, & the food was absolutely delicious. Managing a group this size isn't easy, but they handled it seamlessly & made everyone feel well taken care of. Huge thank you to the staff for going above & beyond.
9 janv. 2026
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Not a large place, but you can usually get a seat. GREAT, GREAT Smoked Meat & other deli/grilled fair. The place is a local legend for a reason. Worth noting that for dine-in, you order at the counter, find a seat, & they call your name to find you in the dining room with your order.
I was very pleased with the food. I was surprised to find a smoked meat that I actually like more than what I generally find in Montreal, like Swartz's for example. However there's a little bit too much pepper in my opinion. I guess next time I'll see if I can ask for less.
Amazing smoked meat! Hidden gem for delicious Montreal smoked meat.
Be prepared for a wait though. We waited for 30minutes on a Friday afternoon. The restaurant is also very crowded so it would be tough to eat with lots of kids or a group of over 6 people.
Resto avec réputation ouverated sur leur smoke meat
Le Jumbo ne vaut pas l'extra du prix
Le service égal celui d'un McDo tu commande au comptoir & livre à ta table
Salade de choux minime & ordinaire
Demi pickel coupée en 2
& frites qui goûte l'huile trop vieille
1 trio ordinaire & 1 trio jumbo & une bière pour 78$
1ere fois & dernière
Je suis pas à mon premier smoke Meat à vie
I brought my cousin from out of town here to have some promised good Montreal smoked meat. We opted to come here because it is a historic place for good smoked meat & it's closer than downtown. The prices we're reasonable, the fries are amazing, the smoked meat good but the portion seems smaller than expected & mine had too much fatty meat...which made me wonder why I wasn't asked what cut of meat I prefer? Maybe it's my fault that I forgot to ask or maybe you don't have a choice on what you get 🤷 Too bad because otherwise it was a nice venue if you like reminiscing & going back in time 😊 This is the perfect experience for an original Quebec highway casse-croute/pataterie & smoked meat venue to bring people from out of town, & also for the locals! Note that you must order & pay first & then pick a table where they will serve you the food. I will go back & try to get a lean cut next time!
1 janv. 2026
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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
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.
