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Joe Beef, Montreal, QC
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Joe Beef

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CAN$51 and over
French
2491. Notre Dame Ouest, Montreal, QC H3J 1N6

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 53 times today

About this restaurant

  • 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
    (514) 935-6504
  • Website
    http://www.joebeef.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Location
    2491. Notre Dame Ouest, Montreal, QC H3J 1N6
  • 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

Menu

At present, we do not have menu information for this restaurant. Please see their website or wait to visit the restaurant to learn more.

What 911 people are saying

Joe Beef reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Montreal / Quebec

    French

  • Montreal

    French

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Joe Beef in Montreal is renowned for its "excellent service and great food," offering a "chill vibe and ambience." Diners rave about the "fantastic dinner" experience, highlighting creative dishes like lobster spaghetti and bone marrow. The staff's "genuine enthusiasm" enhances the "memorable" dining experience.
911 Reviews

  1. Michelle

    Pittsburgh / Western PA5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was amazing and the srvice was on point. Very casual but so delicious.

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  2. Joel

    San Francisco Bay Area1 review

    4.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It’s all about the Beef , which should’ve been more tender. A $95(C) filet was a bit tough. The pepper sauce was very good. Escargot was excellent. Nice ambiance and help.

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  3. Mitch VIP

    Austin7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    10/10 all around. High on the list for a return trip!

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  4. Benjamin VIP

    Dallas - Fort Worth3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing service and delicious food, great wine selection

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  5. Kathleen

    Ottawa1 review

    4.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The lobster spaghetti was amazing, and the kitchen was kind enough to remove the shell so I didn't have to do any work before enjoying the dish.

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  6. Jessica VIP

    Dubai9 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Service was good, food was fine, really nothing to rave about. We had the croquettes, bone marrow flan, duck and, the lobster spaghetti followed by the chocolate mousse and a strange cake for dessert. Wanted to try while visiting but wouldn’t be rushing back.

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  7. Ellen VIP

    Vermont4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We drive up from central Vermont to eat at Joe Beef - it’s a 3+ hour drive and worth every minute in the car. Oysters and escargot are off the hook every time and the service - OMG chef’s kiss. Julien is the premiere server - patient, makes incredible suggestions, knows the menu and wine list like the back of his hand and even elaborates on where food is sourced. This was our 4th visit and we can’t wait to return this fall. - Oysters - Escargot - Asparagus w/chanterelle mushrooms - Side carrots - Duck with cherry sauce - Haibut special over ratatouille - Hangar Steak **clean plates***

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  8. Jonathan VIP

    San Francisco Bay Area1 review

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A lovely meal with great hospitality. Looking forward to next time when I’m in Montreal. Thank you!

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  9. Cara

    New York City2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on June 28, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    I had really high hopes for Joe Beef given its reputation. Sadly it didn’t meet expectations as the food underwhelmed. Aside from the oysters, everything else we ordered was average. Lacking in creativity and flavor, I felt it didn’t deliver.

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  10. Patricia

    Ottawa2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 28, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic meal and great service. Will definitely dine at Joe Beef again.

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Joe Beef is rated 4.8 stars by 911 OpenTable diners.

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  2. Canada
  3. Montreal / Quebec
  4. Montreal
  5. Griffintown/St-Henri

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 53 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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