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Joe Beef, Montreal, QC
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Joe Beef

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CAN$51 and over
French

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 71 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Neighborhood gem
Old Montreal restaurant classics in the heart of Little Burgundy. An homage to Charles "Joe-Beef" McKiernan, 19th century innkeeper and Montreal working class hero. A drunken crawl away from the Historic Atwater market. Steaks and seafood.

Why they're an Icon

From the OpenTable editors: Since 2005, Joe Beef has garnered acclaim from diners and restaurant industry insiders alike for its chef-driven meat and seafood menu, solidifying its place among the city’s most famous restaurants. The ever-changing menu features fresh, hearty dishes like lobster spaghetti and filet mignon with bone marrow, all served in a lively, candlelit tavern setting.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    CAN$51 and over
  • Cuisines
    French, Seafood, Steak
  • Hours of operation
    Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–10:30 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Neighborhood
    Griffintown/St-Henri
  • Cross street
    Charlevoix
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Banquet, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wine

What 787 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Montreal / Quebec

    French

  • Montreal

    French

  • Montreal

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Joe Beef is a culinary gem in Montreal, known for its "attentive staff" and "amazing food." The "warm hospitality" and "knowledgeable service" create an inviting atmosphere for diners. Signature dishes like the "lobster pasta" and "rabbit pie" are highly praised. While it can be pricey, the "exceptional experience" makes it worth visiting.
787 Reviews
  1. Sean VIP

    Denver26 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food and service were outstanding! Very comfortable and friendly staff. Food was prepared well and seasoned properly. Food was presented nicely. Homey atmosphere adds to the comfort level.

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  2. Carina

    Ottawa1 review

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Couldn’t be more grateful for the excellent experience. Attentive staff and very knowledgeable service. I brought friends from Ottawa and they were floored by the experience. It made me look soooo good, but the staff made our night. Table location (10/10), graciously served (10/10), every single detail felt curated. I LOVE JBeef.

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  3. Maria

    Montreal1 review

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was amazing and the service was just as good, if not better. Overall, a great experience for my family and I.

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  4. Thierry

    Montreal2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellente nourriture, serveur très agréable et efficace, avec beaucoup d'humour. Je recommande sans hésiter

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  5. Massimo

    Montreal2 reviews

    2.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    The food was not bad, but absolutely not what we expected from the restaurant's reputation. Everything was average, from the choice of the ingredients to the combination of flavours. The best dish was the salad, which says a lot, and all the rest was underwhelming. Service was very good though, and the place is nice, but too noisy. We would have been fairly satisfied if this was a corner family restaurant. Value for money is clearly very low.

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  6. Patrick

    Seattle3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 25, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was on point from the taste, presentation, quality of food, and the excellence of service!!!! The only thing that left a bad taste in my mouth was that 20%+ provincial tax and what ever that other Canadian Tax was. I still tipped 20% which made it 40% out of pocket. I can see why Canadians are known to be bad tippers because I would tip less too if I lived here.

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  7. Mimi VIP

    Naples16 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on March 25, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Nous avons très bien mangé et service impeccable.  ça vaut la peine d y aller une fois.

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  8. Allison VIP

    Philadelphia10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic experience. Knowledgeable and friendly wait staff. Excellent food, probably one of our best meals ever.

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  9. OpenTable Diner VIP

    Mexico City4 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on March 21, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    Service was terribly slow, wine bottles brought to the table already opened, food decent but nothing outstanding. Unfortunately probably the result of too high expectations.

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  10. Shannon

    Toronto3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 20, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    This restaurant was amazing. Worth all of the hype! The food was amazing. Everything was fresh and delicious. Everything was cooked to perfection.

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Joe Beef is rated 4.8 stars by 787 OpenTable diners.

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  3. Montreal / Quebec
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  5. Griffintown/St-Henri

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 71 times today
Google Map for Joe Beef

2491. Notre Dame Ouest, Montreal, QC H3J 1N6

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Charlevoix
  • Neighborhood
    Griffintown/St-Henri
  • Hours of operation
    Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–10:30 pm
  • Price
    CAN$51 and over
  • Cuisines
    French, Seafood, Steak
  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Banquet, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wine
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