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Upstairs Jazz Bar & Grill
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Upstairs Jazz Bar & Grill
Downtown
Opens Today at 5:30 pm
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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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4.0
I had calamari & it was not crispy but a bit soggy
Everything else was great.
Nov 8, 2025
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5.0
Fabulous venue for listening to great jazz & to have a delicious meal.
Nov 8, 2025
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5.0
Delicious food served up in a fantastic location - the live jazz in the small intimate venue made for a special evening. Highly recommended.
Nov 5, 2025
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5.0
Overall great experience, cosy intimate venue with good food, gread music & friendly staff.
Nov 3, 2025
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5.0
Perfect evening! Mike Bruzzese quartet were amazing. Food & service totally excellent.
Nov 2, 2025
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5.0
My wife & I have been going to the Upstairs Jazz Bar & have enjoyed the food, ambience & great jazz for many years. The intimate atmosphere of this iconic jazz club is perfectly suited for both traditional & modern jazz bands to play in. Excellent food & a great bar along with great service contribute to very pleasant & enriching dinner & jazz evenings!
Joel Giberovitch is an outstanding owner & host who has been serving the Montreal jazz community for over 30 years! Upstairs is deservedly a regular venue in the Montreal Jazz Festival.
Nov 1, 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
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5.0
I love live music. I heard Louis Hayes last night. It was a magnificent auditory experience.
Nov 1, 2025
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5.0
We had a blast, the Jazz trio were spectacular with their music performance. Ceviche was excellent…
Oct 26, 2025
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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
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5.0
Une super soirée de jazz cubain! L'accueil parfait, le service avec le sourire & attentionné (on nous a servi de l'eau en continu), la nourriture délicieuse & généreuse. Bref, on a adoré & on reviendra ! Le lieu est très cosy & l'ambiance au top.
Oct 24, 2025
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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
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5.0
Very nice jazz bar, great atmosphere, food is excellent & staff are very welcoming.
Prices are reasonable.
Oct 13, 2025
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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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4.0
First time checking out Upstairs Jazz Bar & Grill on a late Sunday night. There's up to 3 sets with cover ranging from free to $15.00.
The inside is intimate, dimly lit with a mix of seat options. Checked out a 10pm show (free cover) that featured a quartet but the show was only 35 min. Ordered a Belle Gueule blonde ($5.00) & Sauvignon blanc ($10.00). 3.5 stars.
Oct 12, 2025
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