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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 51 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Great for fine wines
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 902 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.
902 Reviews

  1. Jonathan VIP

    San Francisco Bay Area1 review

    5.0

    Dined 1 day 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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  2. Cara

    New York City2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    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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  3. Patricia

    Ottawa2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    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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  4. Devin

    Toronto / Ontario1 review

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing, food was on point and the service was excellent. We will be back.

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  5. Alexis

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Such a gorgeous environment filled with the most friendly staff and most delicious food.

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  6. Adam VIP

    Washington, D.C. Area6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful evening at Joe Beef while visiting Montreal for the jazz festival. We had a table tucked into the back portion of the restaurant next to the terrace which was lovely. The service was great: attentive but casual and fun, not fawning. We shared oysters to start and had the seafood special which was sublime (whole trout stuffed with crab). Martinis and wine pairing were excellent. The only miss for us was the Parisian lobster salad. It didn’t shine like the other dishes. Joe Beef isn’t a cheap night out but it’s a very memorable meal!

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  7. Natalie

    Philadelphia County1 review

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    an excellent meal, fantastic service, wonderful atmosphere inside. would absolutely recommend

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  8. Kevin

    Chicago / Illinois17 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wow! The meal was among the best I’ve ever had. Started with oysters, had asparagus as a side, it had hollandaise and crab meat, delicious. Filet Mignon was perfect. Good job guys.

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  9. Erin VIP

    New York City3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely incredible meal! Will be thinking about it for a long time. Run don’t walk, you won’t be disappointed.

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  10. Allan

    San Diego1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent service and great food. Chill vibe and ambience.

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Joe Beef is rated 4.8 stars by 902 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 51 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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