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Upstairs Jazz Bar & Grill

Downtown
4.7$$
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Upstairs Jazz Bar & Grill Downtown, Montreal: Menu, Reviews & Reserve (2026)
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About

Upstairs Jazz Bar & Grill presents a focused culinary selection centered on traditional grill preparations within an intimate acoustic environment. The menu emphasizes grilled proteins accompanied by seasonal vegetable sides and prepared starches. A rotating schedule of live instrumental performances defines the sensory experience, integrating high-fidelity sound with standard bar service. Patrons encounter a layout designed for optimal visibility of the stage while maintaining proximity to the central preparation area. Standard cocktail offerings, craft beers, and distilled spirits complement the primary grilled menu items consistently. This venue maintains a commitment to the fusion of live performance art and accessible grill-based cuisine. The physical space utilizes warm lighting and wood textures to foster an environment conducive to focused auditory engagement and straightforward food service.
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Reviews for Upstairs Jazz Bar & Grill

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on Google4.7 (2800+)
*as of 2026-07-01
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Review Summary

Upstairs Jazz Bar & Grill is widely regarded as a premier destination for live jazz in Montreal, celebrated for its intimate, cozy atmosphere and consistent delivery of high-quality musical performances. Guests frequently praise the venue for its authentic vibe, exceptional acoustics, and the talented local and international artists that grace the stage. While the majority of visitors highlight the excellent service and delicious menu options, some note that the space can feel quite tight and crowded during popular shows, making advanced reservations essential. Although most experiences are positive, a minority of reviews mention occasional inconsistencies regarding food quality or service speed during peak times, yet the venue remains a beloved staple for music lovers seeking a memorable and immersive night out.
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Amazing music! Great atmosphere, food is good

Jun 26, 2026
on Google

It's a wonderful intimate music venue. I can't recommend it highly enough,

Jun 26, 2026
on Google

Drove from Buffalo for 2 of 4 jazz festival events here. FABULOUS experience. AMAZING jazz (Jon Cowherd/Steve Cardenas Quartet), wonderful dinner, & the staff could not have been more attentive & friendly. We're looking fwd to returning here in 2 days.

Jun 26, 2026
on Google
5.0

Bonne ambiance, bonne bouffe, bonne musique.
Nous allons régulièrement au Upstairs & sommes très rarement déçus. Le service est quelquefois un peu lent étant donné l'affluence mais jamais hors contrôle.

Jun 24, 2026
on Google

We had a wonderful evening onJune 20,2026. Heard Mike Bruzzese with his quartet; loved it! We always enjoy the atmosphere & friendly vibe at Upstairs. Food was good, service friendly.

Jun 24, 2026
on Google

We stumbled across this Jazz Club while looking for a restaurant & boy were we lucky. We were well advised to book online & it was a full house later that nite. Very tight seating to max out guests, & we were just a few feet from the small stage. The music was incredible- Mason Jeffrey-Off , a local 21 yr old music grad, pulled together 2 pals for piano & drums, & they were smooth & very talented. The food was also very good as well as the friendly service. To add to this memorable night, we sat next to Mason's very proud mom, who shared some of Mason's increíble musical journey. Go to Upstairs , ironically named as its downstairs, on Mackay St , whenever in Montreal.

Jun 24, 2026
on Google

Great venue, great staff, great music! Excellent food!

Jun 21, 2026
on Google

This was SUCH a wonderful experience, we got to meet the guitarist & his family. The food was amazing, service was fantastic, & the overall vibes of the bar are unreal. I felt as if I had been taken back in time. I can't wait to come back.

Jun 21, 2026
on Google

Food was horrible, calamari was rubbery as hell. Do not get it, my girlfriend got the eggplant Parmesan also horrible, it was mushy, & flavourless, almost like if someone ate the eggplant, chewed it up & spat it out back on the plate. Do not get that either. We both work in the industry, don't usually send stuff back but it was so bad that we couldn't even eat it. & when it came to the bill the server was bargaining with us & saying that he would only take care of the calamari & not the eggplant, this was very disappointing to hear when my girlfriend didn't even eat the dish…. Anyways he managed to get both items taken care of but that was after us telling him we both work in the industry, we understand, & that we will still treat him well in the end, which we did but now to think of it, server was not apologetic once? bargained over the bill comp? Also spilled water all over my girlfriend's leg? Like he was a cool dude but holyyyyyy service was not even that good. Anyways conclusion, the music, the jazz, the atmosphere was gorgeous, food was horrible, please buy better quality food products, & train your servers to be empathetic to your guests. Oh & btw after this horrible experience still spent $130 + $30 tip & that was only for 4 drinks + 1 main + 2 live show tickets, dropping a bag just to basically endure something we could've lived without tbh. Also wrote this really cute note in the reservations notes, not once even acknowledged. Will NEVER come back.

Jun 20, 2026
on Google

Great music! Great service! Great drinks! Awesome place to check out!

Jun 20, 2026
on Google