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Joe Beef, Montreal, QC
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Joe Beef

CAN$51 and over
French

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 57 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Neighbourhood 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
  • Neighbourhood
    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 777 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
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Montreal / Quebec

    French

  • Montreal

    French

  • Montreal

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Joe Beef offers a "legendary dining experience" with "outstanding food and service." Guests rave about the "soul-satisfying dinner" and "warm hospitality." While the "lobster pasta" and "hanger steak" are standout dishes, the restaurant is noted for being "expensive." Despite this, many find it "worth the splurge" for special occasions.
777 Reviews
  1. Jason

    Calgary1 review

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of my favourite dining experiences of all time. The place truly lives up to the hype.

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    New Orleans3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    If you are coming to Montreal you definitely need to stop at Joe Beef, me and my with loved the experience, the server show an amazing knowledge of the menu and at the end of the dinner he bring us a list of places that we can visit during our time in the city, the food… it was everything so delicious that I not even know where to start, the oysters, bone marrow salad, snails, sweetbreads, filet mignon with veal and the marjolaine was an amazing and delight night! We can wait to comeback to Montreal and definitely return to Joe Beef for another round of oysters and try the rest of the menu!

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  3. Susan VIP

    Greater Boston21 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely delicious meal at Joe Beef. What a treat from the appetizers to the dessert the food and service were stellar! Highly recommend!

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  4. Sophia VIP

    Calgary32 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This place is always a stop for us whenever we're in Montreal. Consistently great food and fantastic service.

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  5. Donna-Lee

    Montreal2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic service. I really enjoyed the food and the staff were amazing. My fiancé enjoyed himself as well.

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  6. Lindsay

    Dallas9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We had a lovely evening at Joe Beef’s. They were even able to accommodate us when our flight was delayed, so missed our original reservation slot. Excellent service, warm hospitality and outstanding food. The oysters and halibut were standouts for the evening. Would recommend and will definitely book again when in Montreal.

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    Toronto1 review

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service was phenomenal. Had a bit of a hard time deciding what to to order and our server made some great recommendations to fit our preferences and group size. The food was decadent and rich - I've never been to France but this is what I'd imagine real great French food to be. We had the hanger steak, lobster pasta as mains, and then some Boston scallops, oysters, and a jambon dish. All were so indulgent and satisfying. Cut it all with a cocktail and an ice cream dessert. Thank you Joe Beef!

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  8. Francois

    Montreal6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Quite a culinary experience. After all these years they still deliver top quality and variety. We did not even look at the menu. We simply advised them on allergies and told them surprise us. What a feast

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  9. Annya

    Greater Boston3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I'd been here once about 8 years ago and had a very memorable meal. I then decided to take my parents out here for dinner for my dad's birthday. They are both very picky about food. They were so thrilled with their meal. They did a nice but not too over the top birthday acknowledgment. The meal was fantastic. The music was maybe a little loud but both my parents are hard of hearing and had no trouble during the meal.

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    Miami11 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 12, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Although this place lived up to some of the hype, it felt a bit overpriced. The strip steak was good but could have been better, yet the exceptional service truly elevated the experience. The staff were warm, attentive, and made us feel welcome, making it a spot worth visiting.

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FAQs

Joe Beef is rated 4.8 stars by 777 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 57 times today
Google Map for Joe Beef

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

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Charlevoix
  • Neighbourhood
    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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