Joe Beef
Montreal, Canada
A favourite of chefs like David Chang and the late Anthony Bourdain, this world-famous casual French steakhouse opened in Montreal’s Little Burgundy neighbourhood in 2005. An homage to 19th-century innkeeper and working-class hero Charles ‘Joe-Beef’ McKiernan, the humble restaurant expanded by popular demand in 2011, from 30 to 75 seats. Hearty meat dishes are undoubtedly the stars of the show, but the menu, scribbled in French on a blackboard, changes daily, often including indulgent salads, oysters, lobster, and pasta dishes. A full bar and extensive wine list round out the drinks programme. Of the Joe Beef cookbook – known for wild dishes such as microwaved foie gras and moose stew – Bourdain said: “It makes us believe that the future is shiny, bright, beautiful, delicious – and probably Québécois.” On eating here, one can only agree.
Key Information
- Average price per person $100
- Dinner: Tues – Sat
- +1 514 935 6504
- Visit Joe Beef's Website
Location
2491 Notre-Dame Street West, Little Burgundy, Montreal, QC H3J 1N6
