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Joe Beef Montreal Reviews
You will be full and it will be so worth it
OMG! What a fabulous dining experience. Be prepared for something special. Lots of play with texture, temperature, flavors, colors. The egg in the jar and the foie gras terrine were stand outs. Order dessert even if you are full - the almond cake was delicious. We loved it!
Joe Beef - expensive, but does not disappoint!
My wife and I came to Montreal to explore the city prior to a national conference that I was attending. I had asked some friends who knew Montreal well for their recommendations, and Joe Beef was on one of the lists. I was able to secure an early 5:15 reservation a few weeks prior to our arrival, this was one of the harder reservations to make work! We were promptly seated out in the garden, which was an awesome part of the restaurant to be in. Our waiter and the bus staff were absolutely amazing - our waiter was incredibly friendly, with an amazing laugh, and took care of our beverages - "I have something for you..." was what he said to us with our general questions, and he delivered! We ordered the escargot, the hanger steak, and the lobster spaghetti. All three dishes were amazing. The escargot were done exactly as my wife and I like them, and the baguettes were perfect for soaking up all...that...butter. The steak was done to medium rare perfection, and the spaghetti was incredibly creamy, with a half-lobster tail and claw worth of lobster on the plate. We had dessert, an amazing merveilleux and the BEST sorbet that I've ever had. The food is 100% on the expensive side, but the experience and the food were marvellous. Highly recommended.
Cozy place, delicious food and great service
Really enjoyed our meal here - delicious food, cooked and seasoned to perfection, beautifully presented. Staff were very attentive and knowledgeable and made us feel so welcome. Overall, great atmosphere, would recommend.
Great restaurant
Lucky to get a reservation here. Got to book early. The food is worth the efforts. The spaghetti and steaks are amazing. Great restaurant.
That Lobster Spaghetti...
Now although it's named JoeBeef it's not strictly a steakhouse as one might think. They also serve a lot of seafood including delicious oysters which seems to be served everywhere in Montreal. Oysters are so good here. I can't even explain it. We had the Joe Beef must haves of escargot, hangar steak and the lobster spaghetti. I actually refused to order this because we've had so many lobster pastas and it was one of the priciest dishes on the menu so why bother. But thanks to my husband he got it and I have to say was the most amazing lobster pasta I've ever tasted in my life. Instead of the lobster pasta being in a typical tomato sauce, this one was lobster spaghetti that was drenched in what is essentially a umami bomb of lobster bisque so the lobster flavor just punches you in the face and it was fantastic. We finished with a very decadent "chocolate eclair" which was basically a giant profiterole which I loved. We got to sit at the bar (which was cozily dark) and spent the night conversing with the best bartender Mike! Such a cool dude. We'll be back. BTW. Joe Beef wins for serving the best tasting French Fries on earth. No joke. Book your reservation early and sit at the bar. Always loads of fun to be had at restaurant bars.
Exceptional restaurant
Joe Beef exceeded my high expectations. The food and drinks was delicious. Amazing surf and turf. Exceptional restaurant in Montreal.
Absolutely awesome dinner ❤️
We found this restaurant in a guidebook, which said it was a must for Montreal. To be fair you would struggle to get a poor meal here but this restaurant is pure, warm Canadian hospitality and a lovely vibe. Having seen some less complimentary reviews on here, I was a bit concerned, but it turned out to be completely unfounded. Firstly it was booked out on the only night of our trip that we could go, so not to be put off we joined the wait list as there was snow forecast. A couple of hours later, we got a lovely text saying they had a table for two for us. 💪💪 It is very compact when you go in, but it adds to the charm. Lots of wood, pictures, low lighting… coats are hung in a narrow corridor which is fun when you try to find them at the end 😜. Luckily one of the team was more on the ball than us and discovered them behind a door. The wait staff are absolutely lovely - nothing is too much trouble and you don’t feel at all rushed. They’re very knowledgeable about the food, but make sure you know your budget because it’s not cheap. I’m not saying that because it’s a bad thing, but just so you’re clear before you go and it doesn’t present a problem. That said you definitely get what you pay for. I didn’t take photos because we were too busy stuffing our faces! We had steak tartar and oysters to start. Initially I only had 3 oysters but then had to order another three because they were gorgeous. So fresh! We both had aged roasted pork for main with a side of carrots and a sweet sauce. Melt in the mouth meat, attractively presented in slices. We shared a Marjeline cake dessert which was HUGE. My husband had two beers, a wine and coffee; I had a Coca Cola and a wine. The whole bill with tip was just under CAD $300. The menu changes daily I believe - one side is in French and the other English. But if you don’t understand something on it, just ask. The team there is only too happy to help. If you don’t ask, you only have yourself to blame!! Enjoy, it’s bloody fabulous. Thanks for a fantastic night Joe Beef 😘😘.
YUM!
This is our second time at Joe Beef. We were here many years ago and loved our experience then so much that we had to come back. We were not disappointed! The ambiance was bumping (we were seated at the back which appeared to be more chill than the front area). The food was hit after hit. The bone marrow flan was melty and sumptuous. I literally could have just kept eating that all night. We also had the shared duck dish, which was perfect for 2 people. The service was top shelf, attentive and entertaining :D We finished the evening with the Epoisse (cheese) and crepes. My wife LOVED the cheese dish (super melty shoe stinky cheese is not to my taste) and I enjoyed the Joe Beef take on crepes suzette. Our takeaway was how reasonably priced it was for what you got. We've been o NYC and Chicago within the last year, and the sticker shock (for value) was a huge issue (exchange notwithstanding). Joe Beef delivered a homey, fun take on food that we can't wait to come back for.
One of the best restaurants
Food is really amazing. Not surprised it is consistently rated one of the best restaurants in Canada. Really enjoyed the lobster spaghetti and steak. The wine selection was great too.
Fantastic
I wanted to see for myself if all the popularly was accurate. It certainly was. I went during the week and was able to get 1 spot at the bar. It was tight quarters but that wasn’t a concern. Even though I was solo the server treated me like was sitting at a table of 6. I started with a cocktail and was given an explanation of the menu. I asked for recommendations and ordered accordingly. I started with the steak tartare. Like everything else I ate, perfectly balanced, perfectly seasoned. Meaty, good acid, some crunch. The dish was my favorite. Beef marrow and egg white “flan” with a tomato sauce. This was amazing. Great texture, great flavor. The tomato sauce went perfect with the flan. With the egg whites whipped in it was much lighter than a true flan. I and the hen breast next. Rarely would I order chicken but it was recommended. The chicken was tender and moist, but the sauce was amazing. Along with the caramelized endive another great combo. I kind of which there was some browning on the chicken but I was great. I was given a wine pairing to go with each item and enjoy the combinations. Make reservations way in advance especially for weekends but I thoroughly enjoyed my experience.
Montreal's best
Amazing food experience. I've been going twice a year for 6 or 7 years and not once has this establishment disappointed me. The staff is friendly and approachable. The food is epic every time, and the menu changes regularly. At this point we have our favorite waiter, Leo. This guy is a star. We just sit, and ask him to bring food. We don't need to pick and choose, he does it better than anyone. Impeccable taste, presentation and ambiance. 5 stars still, even after all these years
Never again
Food wasn’t that great Way over priced 20 years I want to try this restaurant Very disappointed
So much butter!
If you're looking for Spago , this is not the place for you.Something uniquely quirky Montreal. My daughter found it via TikTok. The decor is rustic, but with a touch of cosmopolitan. The front could be a butcher shop. An amusingly unpretentious place with great food. I had a scotch-based cocktail called penicillin. Signature plate lobster spaghetti swimming in a butter sauce was great. As was smoked trout with cheese/caviar and I'm a burnt Ego waffle the flavors came together! 😘. Dessert was a crepe folded around house made banana ice cream swimming in freshly made caramel sauce. So much butter!
An absolute must visit for anyone who considers themselves a "foodie".
It wouldn't be a foodie trip to Montréal without a visit to Joe Beef, so I was glad to be able to get a reservation on a Friday night to try it out for myself! I was dining solo this night and the restaurant caters extremely well to solo diners, with an extensive section of bar seating where you can watch the action and chat with other solo diners who have come for the experience. The food was fantastic. I started with a sampling of all the different types of oysters they had on offer, followed by escargots and then their claim to fame, the lobster spaghetti. Believe the hype, this was incredible! There was a generous amount of lobster and the pasta was so creamy, like no pasta I've tasted before. Remember to save room for dessert as well, their Marjolaine cake is incredible! Service from the guys behind the bar was excellent, they were really friendly with all the guests and very knowledgeable about all the food and drink options. When I enquired about a glass of wine to accompany my lobster spaghetti they asked me a couple of questions about preferences, thought about it, said "Done" and returned minutes later with a bottle of red which matched my preferences perfectly! Joe Beef was a perfect way to end my time in Montréal and there are plenty of elements of this meal that I'll be dreaming about for years to come. These are people who know and love their food, and it shows. Would definitely recommend!
Above and beyond hospitality
Heard from a friend that Joe Beef was doing vegetarian options. I thought that meant they added vegetarian stuff to the menu. Went there with my vegetarian bf and there were no vegetarian things on the menu so the chef made us a special 4 course meal. Lol. This must be what it’s like to be the queen of England.
very disapointed
I was looking forward to eating at Joe Beef for long time. After entering the restaurant, staff was polite and made sure to keep your glasses filled. Looked at the menu and realized very few items on the said menu, but worst of all I was looking at what was mostly a seafood menu with very little beef on it. My wife had lamb and said she had never tasted lamb as good as that. I took the filet mignon, and ate only half. It was not good at all. My salad was delicious, dessert was to die for. But as I found out afterwards, the menu is always changing. So if like beef I suggest you go elsewhere to get the meat that you enjoy. Anyways, this is what I experienced when I went. Oh and by the way........ they do not serve cream for your coffee only milk. I told the waiter that even Tim Hortons had cream. What the hell!!!!!
Underwhelming
A bunch of people recommended that we dine here in Montreal. Extremely underwhelming, especially for the price. Both beef dishes were unevenly cooked medium-well to well-done (not asked for cooking preference, and we realized this after the fact). We were brought the wrong bottle of wine twice. Unfortunately, this restaurant did not meet our expectations.
Wonderful
Absolutely incredible! Mike made our experience so much better with great cocktails and helping us navigate the menu! This is a must visit place in Montreal!
Good, but not life-changing
I think like most people who venture to Joe Beef, our expectations were just way too high from watching the exploits of Anthony Bourdain and his visits and partying with founder David McMillan . I will say that we had exceptional service here, and enjoyed our meal, but its very expensive. I think the price point is set above the quality of the food, as demand continues to exceed supply (of tables). Its a quaint restaurant off the beaten path a bit - easy to get to and very cosy. Morels (which are hard to come by for us in the US) were very tasty, and I recommend the excellent fresh oysters - those were highlights. Perhaps rather than a full dinner, you might get a drink and a couple small plates to wet your whistle and have a more enjoyable experience than we had.
Living up to the hype!
First things first, my partner and I didn't expect that Joe Beef would have a Michelin star so my partner and I's expectation were close to none. Secondly, The service was impeccable! We were able to do reservation at very last minute and they welcomed us with such warmth and enthusiastic vibe. Lastly, THE FOOD. As a chef for almost a decade now and have been a hundreds of restaurants and I can honestly say that Joe Beef is legit and more. The experience was stellar and I 100% recommend it to every single one who loves to eat good food.
So sad
For the first time Joe Beef was terrible, my duck was cold and all I could taste was salt! The razor clam was simply that, one chopped up clam, tasteless! and $15! I was even disappointed in the cocktail! It was in a 4 oz glass I think, maybe 2 sips, sorry Joe Beef, what used to be exceptional is now simply awful. Will never go back 😢
Underwhelming!
Wow! What a horrendous experience! They sat us at the bar in the back which was fine with us. We ordered butternut squash soup which was good. We ordered the endive salad which we expressed we don’t like goat cheese and the bartender said it was just a mild taste. It definitely is goat cheese heavy but they immediately took that off our bill. We ordered the beef bourguignon it was accompanied with garlic butter egg noodles. Beef bourguignon is a slow decadent dish the meat should fall apart. That was not the case the dish was disconnected and had no flavor. On top of that maybe you should educate the staff that just because someone speaks English doesn’t mean we don’t speak French. We didn’t appreciated over hearing the insults about us!
Memorable experience
Excellent friendly service , outstanding food, great atmosphere. What Montreal has best to offer. Highly recommended
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