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305 Rue Ste-Catherine O
Upstairs Jazz Bar & Grill
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Upstairs Jazz Bar & Grill
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Jazz, baby, jazz is what it's all about at this laid-back lounge that features top-notch live acts and continental cuisine.
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5.0
Ok, le site est vraiment petit & tu vas être coude à coude avec la table d'à côté, mais l'expérience globale va être génial si tes un.e amateurs de jazz, de l'ambiance musicale, de la bonne bouffe & de la bonne compagnie, je suis allé deja plusieurs fois mais la dernière fois c'était pour célébrer mon anniversaire de mariages & la réservation en ligne a été très très facile. Merci beaucoup !
Dec 17, 2025
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5.0
Had a great time listening to some fantastic local jazz musicians. Definitely make a reservation & arrive a little early. The food wasn't amazing (I had the fish burger), but the fries were great. Come for the music & the vibe-totally worth it!
Dec 10, 2025
on Google
5.0
I really wanted to say Dawn Tyler Watson was great, but I have to say that, in fact, she was much better than that, just wonderful! She & her trio are great musicians, & Dawn is so much fun to see. She is a main reason we like to come to Montreal.
Dec 6, 2025
on Google
5.0
Spectacle époustouflant! Performance relevée des musiciens & l'acoustique est vraiment bonne. Les plats sont de très bonne qualité aussi. Je recommande fortement cet endroit pour tout amateur (amatrice) de Jazz!
Nov 28, 2025
on Google
4.0
Had a wonderful evening with an amazing CD launch. The vibe is always great … typical jazz room…& love the listening room rules. My only less than positive comment would be that there there were approximately three too many patrons sitting at the bar. We usually sit at the bar when we go to music & restaurant venues & this night it was actually too tightly packed where you had difficulty raising your elbows to cut your food. The food was however excellent once it reached our mouths.
Nov 16, 2025
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5.0
Great Jazz Bar! The music was fantastic & the service top notch.
Nov 15, 2025
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5.0
Great place! Great food! I love to come over every now & then.
I always have a good time whenever I go there & hear live music.
Better tequila options might be nice, but I know it´s not the vibe of the place (Maestro Dobel it´s good not overpriced Patron).
I wish I had a chance to choose my table in order to not have a big column covering the stage
Nov 9, 2025
on Google
5.0
Overall great experience, cosy intimate venue with good food, gread music & friendly staff.
Nov 3, 2025
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5.0
Excellente expérience, comme toujours. Des musiciens talentueux, un accueil exceptionnel & un personnel sympathique & courtois dans une atmosphère chaleureuse. Que demander de plus?
Nov 1, 2025
on Google
5.0
I love live music. I heard Louis Hayes last night. It was a magnificent auditory experience.
Nov 1, 2025
on Google
5.0
We had a blast, the Jazz trio were spectacular with their music performance. Ceviche was excellent…
Oct 26, 2025
on Google
5.0
We've been to Upstairs Jazz Bar & Grill around fifteen times over the years, & it remains one of our favorite spots in Montreal for live music. The atmosphere is always inviting, intimate, warm, & with that unmistakable charm that makes jazz feel alive & close. The lineup is consistently strong, from local talents to seasoned performers, & the sound quality in the room is fantastic.
The beer is good but the selection is not solid, same for food is good, though I'd love to see the menu refreshed from time to time (perhaps every couple of years) just to keep things interesting. The current dishes are well-prepared, but the variety could be a bit broader. Still, the overall experience more than makes up for it: good service, great music, & a cozy setting that never loses its appeal.
Oct 26, 2025
on Google
4.0
(4.5/5 if I could!)
Don't let the name fool you... Upstairs Bar & Grill is actually downstairs! I got in last-minute off the waitlist for a seat at the bar, & I'm so glad I did.
The vibe is lively & welcoming, with very friendly fellow patrons (definitely a late Gen X/Boomer crowd overall; think relaxed, music-loving regulars rather than rowdy kids). Service was warm & personable; it was a packed house so things were a little slow, but totally understandable & handled with grace.
Food was a standout: I had the salmon salad & it was fantastic. Great value, flavourful, clearly a well-thought-out menu overall. Drinks were also on point: I enjoyed a well-balanced dirty vodka martini made with a new-to-me top-shelf vodka, & the wine selection looked solid.
The space was completely packed, which speaks to how popular it is, though part of me wished there had been room to dance. Can't have it all, I guess!
Would definitely go back for the atmosphere, the food, & that martini. Highly recommend grabbing a bar seat if you can snag one.
Oct 24, 2025
on Google
5.0
My only issue was, prior to the show starting, it was mentioned to avoid conversation to respect fellow customers in order to enjoy the show. My issue was between each set when we were able to have conversation amongst friends, the music was much louder than what the actual band was playing. Was difficult having any conversation.
Oct 12, 2025
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