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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 PM
Booked 52 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 770 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
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

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.

770 Reviews

  1. Francois

    Montreal6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    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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  2. Annya

    Greater Boston3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    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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    Miami11 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    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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  4. Alexander

    Unspecified1 review

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Joe Beef is a great restaurant and a must visit if you are in Montreal.

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  5. MaximeL

    Montreal2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Overall very good. Good service, they forgot our lobster with the halibut, had to send it back, no biggy although expectations are high when the reputation of the restaurant is as such as Joe Beef's. Excellent wines. For the rest impeccable. Cheers!

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  6. Maria VIP

    Greater Boston23 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Incredible seafood platter. Great lobster 🦞 spaghetti. Very friendly and helpful staff. Great wine 🍷 list.

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    Greater Boston1 review

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Our dinner was outstanding! Our server, Talia, was very personable and informative. Thank you for an exceptional birthday dinner!

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of the best meals and experiences we have had. They made sure we had a table after getting stuck on plane for two hours. Laura welcomes us and our luggage, sat us immediately. And the food was amazing. Everything we had - cocktails, seafood platter, escargot, duck, lobster pasta and desert. will come back to Montreal just to eat here again. 

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  9. Sergio

    Montreal1 review

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service was excellent. Felt comfortable and looked after and not an after thought. Worth every penny

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  10. Nimet

    Montreal1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I took my family to Joe Beef for my brother’s birthday dinner, and it was a great experience. The ambiance, food, and service were all wonderful. I know I’ll be ordering their salad with Mimolette cheese every time I go -it’s so simple yet incredibly delicious. For our mains, we had the steak with bone marrow and duck to share, both excellent choices, complemented by a selection of appetizers. I’d highly recommend it for an intimate and cozy dining experience, whether for a small group (family/friends) or a date night

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FAQs

Joe Beef is rated 4.8 stars by 770 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 PM
Booked 52 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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