BEST STEAK RESTAURANTS IN MONTREAL: MASTERS OF THE MEAT GAME
Two landmark steakhouses and one surprising French brasserie stand at the top of the Montreal steak mountain, each one seducing the most discerning steak aficionados with spectacular signature specialties that are worth a trip in a private jet from a faraway land.
GIBBY’S: THE KING OF THE OLD PORT
Montreal’s Old Port is a world-class travel destination and Gibby’s is its world-class steakhouse. This beloved meat paradise, located in a historical building once occupied by the Youville horse stables, has been thrilling crowds with a hit parade of glorious steaks since 1972, and its divine filet mignon of beef Wellington steals the show. Covered with mushrooms duxelle, wrapped in crusty puff pastry, and served with Bordelaise sauce, Gibby’s flawlessly executed version of this trend-proof timeless classic is a triumph that is sure to satisfy generations to come. 298 Place d’Youville, Montreal | 514-282-1837
RIB ‘N REEF: THE POWERHOUSE
Rib ‘n Reef grilled its first steak in 1960 and it only got better from there. This beefy institution, nested at the crossroads of Decarie Blvd. and Highway 40, continues to impress the city’s power players with charcoal-broiled steaks of uncompromising quality. Its sensational slow-roasted roast beef, carved into thick and juicy 12-oz slices, is the stuff carnivore dreams are made of. With its luxurious leather booths, private cigar lounge, and impeccably attired waiters, Rib ‘n Reef is the kind of steakhouse one would expect to see in a classic Hollywood picture. 8105 boul. Decarie, Montreal | 514-735-1601
GIBBY’S: THE KING OF THE OLD PORT
Montreal’s Old Port is a world-class travel destination and Gibby’s is its world-class steakhouse. This beloved meat paradise, located in a historical building once occupied by the Youville horse stables, has been thrilling crowds with a hit parade of glorious steaks since 1972, and its divine filet mignon of beef Wellington steals the show. Covered with mushrooms duxelle, wrapped in crusty puff pastry, and served with Bordelaise sauce, Gibby’s flawlessly executed version of this trend-proof timeless classic is a triumph that is sure to satisfy generations to come. 298 Place d’Youville, Montreal | 514-282-1837
LE POIS PENCHÉ: THE DOWNTOWN MAVERICK
A French brasserie may not be the first place that comes to mind when one craves an epic steak, but Le Pois Penché is shattering perceptions. A Montreal downtown favourite for its gargantuan seafood platters and Parisian bistro classics, Le Pois Penché is rocking the meat scene with its best-in-class “steak frites” menu, showcasing five sublime Canadian cuts and delicious homemade French sauces. Its original “lamb frites”, a slow-cooked Alberta lamb sirloin finished on the flames, is a fantasy for the taste buds. Its mighty “Stavros”, a 32-oz Northern Gold grass-fed rib steak, dry-aged in-house, is a show-stopper that may very well be the city’s best kept meat secret (until now). 1230 boul. De Maisonneuve West, Montreal | 514-667-5050
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