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Gibbys

4.3 (595 reviews)
Ultra High-EndSeafood, Steakhouses
Open 11:30 am - 11:00 pm

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Moderate noise
Classy
Good for kids
Good for groups

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Marie D.

If I could give this place 10 stars, I would. Gibbys has been our go-to steakhouse in Montreal for 20 years...which makes me feel old. LOL All kidding aside, the food, ambiance, and service are top-notch. Prices have gone up significantly, so it's now an annual special-occasion treat, but still our favorite over Moishe's and La Queue de Cheval. Bonus: sides are included here, unlike the competition. Located in Place d'Youville in an old stable, the stone walls and dark wood give it a formal look with a relaxed vibe. You can actually have a conversation without shouting. We've tried many dishes, and everything has always been excellent. This place holds so many memories for us--we'll definitely keep coming back. Pro tips: 1. Ask for extra steak spices on the side, it's mixed with olive oil and garlic. You're welcome. 2. Love anchovies? They'll top your salad if you ask. 3. No room for dessert? Complimentary chocolate mint squares come with the meal. 4. Love the flavors? Buy their steak spices, chicken spices, or salad dressing ($6 each) to take home.

Pickle, not bread, service!
Paul R.

In Montreal on business and had an unusual compulsion for a good steak and found this place near my hotel and figured why not?! Wow! Then I ended up not even ordered steak cooked in a traditional way. There was just too much goodness on the menu and I wasn't as hungry as I would want to be for a full meal of steak and big sides, so I tried the appetizers, which turned out fine, but still too much food. The burrata was delicious! Pears, I believe, with all the expected friends. That was probably enough for me, but I didn't know it when I ordered, so then the steak tartare came and it was huge for one person. Wish I hadn't eaten one of the large pickles that came as table service! Alas, I went away overstuffed, but the service was excellent, the ambiance was very nice, the noise level was completely tolerable, and the value was good. I'd love to come back here next time I'm in town.

Steak
Phil W.

If I had to choose only one place to return to when I visit Montreal again, it would be Gibbys. The service, atmosphere and food were a winning combo. We ordered more food and drinks, but was too busy stuffing my face with good food to take all the photos. Yes that's how good this place is. Perfect place for celebrating life milestones! Reservations for this place is highly recommended, noise levels are moderate and perfect group size is 4 people even though they are able to accommodate my group of 8 people with a reservation.

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Karina A.

Great evening at Gibby's! Really liked the ambiance and the service was above and beyond. We started with the bread and pickles. The bread wasn't as warm as I hoped, but tasty. I didn't try the pickles because I don't like pickles in general. We got oysters as our appetizers - while they were good, they were a little one-note and not the best we had had in the city. We ordered one giant 22 oz rib steak to share between the two of us- what was really nice is that they brought us both our own salads (Gibbys salad, which had a great dressing), and our own side potatoes. I got the fries, which were standard, and Chris got the baked potato. The lemon sorbet palate cleaner was refreshing and a lovely addition to the dinner. The steak was a perfectly cooked medium rare steak with fantastic quality and flavor. We also ordered a lobster tail which was perfect too. Dessert was their chocolate mousse cake (I forget the official name of it). It was heavenly and decadent. Perfect for 2 people. My partner also ordered a half oz pour of the Louis XIII, which was certainly an experience!! Again, fantastic service. The night ended with some chocolate mint wafers, and our server took a Polaroid of us as a souvenir :) We had a great time at Gibby's. A star lost for just some minor stuff, but overall a great experience!

Beef Wellington
Carmen W.

I took my husband here for his birthday and was very excited for him to be surprised by cake, but unfortunately they missed this detail in our booking reservation :(. We ordered the sets for steak and the beef Wellington. It was my first time ever having a beef Wellington and the pastry paired with my medium rare steak was *chefs kiss*. The buttery, flaky, savory from the pastry paired so well with the juiciness of the steak! My husbands steak was just ok, good sear but nothing to write home about. Our meals were filling and I liked that the set meal comes with a refreshing salad to start, followed by a lemon sherbet interestingly enough. Loved the generous serving sizes and our waiter frequently checked in on us. The restaurant isn't too fancy, but was quite busy. You will definitely need reservations. Overall, it was a solid steak house but didn't blow me away.

Table bread and pickles
Jonathan A.

We really appreciated this classic steakhouse vibe service was traditional and eight out of 10. Cut of steak had decent marbling they were to order and we were happy with the quality. For $50 for the fixed price menu, I want to reemphasize the value is definitely there an experience is more than worth it along with the quality of food. The wine choice had a good pairing option relatively affordable standard across the city. We had the Bordeaux $15 a glass pretty normal.

15oz ribeye with Monte Carlo potato (GET IT) and asparagus
Stephanie T.

A must visit steakhouse if you're visiting Montreal. Menu is pricey, so don't get caught off guard, but the service and quality are top notch. By far the best escargot we've ever had, melt in your mouth. Vibe can be kind of loud depending on the crowd (which is typically very busy) but the atmosphere is cool in a very old building. Medium rare was more like medium, but the steak quality was still fantastic.

Blue wedge salad and regular salad (partners food)
Nicole M.

I don't have the prettiest photos, but Gibby's was amazing. All the food I had in Montreal is really good but this place had very good beef Wellington, the gravy was very flavorful, the service is quick. I chose the blue cheese wedge salad because everyone online recommended it, but in my opinion, the regular salad is better (preferred the dressing on that). Ambiance is very nice but people there were also in regular clothes. The potato on the side was so good too. I left with a lot of leftovers. If I lived here I think I'd come here all the time.

Filet
Joan S.

We had a remarkable experience at Gibby's last night. The food is delightful. The ambience is warm. Our server, Jason, was one of the most amazing service provides ever. He was knowledgeable and you could feel his passion for what he did and where he worked. Great to see. .

April L.

This place was amazing! Loved the complimentary fresh bread and pickles. The blue cheese wedge salad was incredible and comes with your meal. My wild salmon was cooked and seasoned to perfection. The service was top notch as well. Highly recommend if you're in Old Town Montreal.

Complimentary homemade cake for our anniversary
Sahar V.

Lovely experience at Gibby's for our anniversary. Make sure to book in advance to get a complimentary cake. It was very delicious and the perfect size. Service is wonderful! Very attentive and they give you complimentary pickles and bread before your meal. Steaks are above average but not worth the prices in my opinion. A wonderful experience nevertheless. 4/5 stars.

Fillet (12oz)
Lauren S.

I absolutely LOVE Gibbys! I love a good steak!! Whenever I am in town I make it a point to come here. Both this year and last year i celebrated my birthday at Gibbys. The service is top tier and the food matched that vibe. You'll always get your moneys worth here. The steak is out of this world.

8 oz fillet with fries on the side.
Vic C.

It's been about 20 years since we've been to Gibby's, it was one of our favorite restaurants. The ambience hasn't changed, very cozy with exposed stone walls and timbers, very 18th century feel. I got the Gibby's salad, which was a flavorful vinaigrette with anchovies, my wife got the shrimp cocktail and onion soup to start. The shrimp was fresh and the onion soup was savory and had a crusty cheese topping. For entrees, we both got the 8 oz fillet mignon with fries, mushrooms and a baked potato. The steak were cooked perfectly with a nice sear, however, the taste was a little bland, salt helped a bit, but it's not the flavor I remembered or as good as Capital Grill or Ruth's Chris. The sides were very good, with the fries being near perfection. Just wish the steaks were a bit better seasoned. The bill came to $340 Canadian. I do have to say, the service was impeccable.

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Extremely high quality food and service. One of the best restaurants I've ever been to. Highly recommend this fancy steakhouse

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Always a great meal at this place. Great service, great steaks! Don't skip the wedge salad.

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Ambiance? Check. Service? You betcha. Food? Of course. Everything from top to bottom was amazing. I…read moredon't recall the name of our server but she was fantastic and walked us through the menu several times because it was a little daunting! If I had to be a bit nit-picky, I would say that even with the quality of the entire experience taken into account, the prices could have been a bit better. I think we spent about $60 per person and were still a little bit hungry after all was said and done.

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4.2(1.5k reviews)
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This place was a must on our list. I recommend making reservations because they get booked fast…read more The restaurant is beautiful and elegant, with a modern vibe. They also had a high chair for our baby! One of the only places in Montreal with a high chair!!! So thank you for that. Here is what we ate: Appetizers: Cromesqui - 9/10 - crunchy on the outside and creamy on the inside- very delicious! Foie Gras Nigiri - 9/10 - the rice and foie gras combo is a hit! Mains: Squid Ink risotto - 7/10 - this was a bit too salty for me. Was just ok. Duck in a can - 8/10 - one of their most popular dishes. The presentation is top notch. Great flavor and texture. Side: we got some fries for our baby 10/10 - nothing better than gourmet fries! Dessert: Pounding Chomeur- 10/10 - this was phenomenal. Chomeur is what they call a "poor man's pudding" it's like a cake batter with ice cream on top. Def recommend. Service - 12/10. I mean, they were remarkable! Our waitress was incredibly friendly and helpful. The whole staff made sure we had everything we needed and checked on us regularly. Everyone was outstanding. Honorable mention - as a parent it's hard to dine with a baby, and there was no area to change him. The restrooms are not kid-friendly. Well, our waitress and her manager allowed me to go next door so I can have some privacy and change my baby on a table. For a parent this was AMAZING! I was so grateful and thankful! Overall, this place is excellent! The restaurant is beautiful, the food is great, and the service is spectacular. You will have a top-tier experience here!

Definitely need reservations to enter. The place was packed the whole time we were there. I was…read moreanticipating an incredible meal from all the great reviews. The menu is limited, but I appreciate the focus. They know what they do well and aren't afraid of perfecting it. We ordered the fraisier cocktail (vodka with aperol and strawberry sorbet on top) and the Mexican mojito (got a kick in the bottom of your throat spicy). Both really good and didn't skimp on the alcohol. I was very giddy by the time they brought the foie gras nigiri. This is why I wanted to eat here and am so glad they keep it on the menu! One order comes with 4 spoon servings, by the way. Add the soy ginger sauce because it cuts the fattiness just right. Oh là là! Decadent, smooth and buttery. Why don't more places serve foie gras like this? Genius! We got the pork chop, paparadelle pork ragu and a side of the salt and maple sugar fries. All were good, but the foie gras still had them beat. The fries had nice flavor, but we were really disappointed that we got the tail end of the fry basket. The bottom and middle of our order was all the broken bits. I felt a bit deceived. We got the pudding chomeur that people said was a classic dessert with a scoop of ice cream. It honestly was too sickly sweet. It's basically cake doused in a pool of maple sugar. So, if you love sweet sweet desserts, then the pudding is for you. We really should have ordered another foie gras for dessert. Do it for me when you go. I would come back for the cocktails and foie gras.

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