Liverpool House

At the top of my list were the famed sister restaurants Joe Beef and Liverpool House, which are well known Montreal institutions but which I, like many, had become familiar with via the late Anthony Bourdain. Liverpool House is also where Justin Trudeau once took Barrack Obama for dinner once. Joe Beef was filled up a few weeks in advance but I was able to snag a reservation for one at the bar on a Thursday evening at Liverpool House. And I figured, if it's good enough for Obama it should be OK for me. They have an often-changing menu that varies with the seasons, as well as some regular specialities. They are known for the lobster spaghetti so I had my mind on that going in, but seeing the market price on this day I decided it was just too rich for my blood. I considered the Pork Belly Normandy briefly but, in the end., went with the French bistro classic of steak frites, medium-rare. As an aside, I have decided to try to switch my steak preference from medium to medium-rare, and this as the first time actioning this. While waiting for my dinner I accepted a recommendation for a nice glass of red, made small talk with my neighbor who seemed to work in the restaurant industry and know the staff here, and politely declined the offer to do a shot with them. My neighbour lamented the chef refused to make him a ham and cheese sandwich; I suggested he order it as a Croque Monsieur instead and he thought this may work. I'll handle the sides first. The veg was a wedge of lettuce dressed with a light vinaigrette. The dressing was good but, while it's popular in fancy restaurants, I find this a lazy way to make a salad. I'm not a big fry guy. These had some crisp and were well-salted, and with the mayo I enjoyed them. The steak was served sliced and in a sauce, and was cooked as ordered. It was flavourful and tasty and I savoured every bite. The simple things done well are enjoyable indeed. I'll try to be back my next time in Montreal for sure. A good meal to start my culinary long weekend.

Buzzy and charming Montreal dinner spot with a great menu, delicious food and great service.

Nous avons adoré notre expérience, les plats étaient divins! Mention spéciale aux desserts et surtout à l'équipe pour le service exceptionnel!

The food, service and atmosphere are well worth the price of admission.

Petit frère du célèbre Joe Beef, ce restaurant est un incontournable de la table montréalaise et du quartier de la Petite Bourgogne, qui regorge de plusieurs belles adresses gourmandes ( Joe Beef, le Vin Papillon, Patrice Pâtissier...). Les plats sont réconfortants et très généreux en goût et en taille. Je viens d’y retourner récemment et toujours aussi bon qu’il y’a 5 ans ! Le service était exceptionnel, merci à toute l’équipe ! Cuisine : ***** Ambiance : ***** Prix : **** Service : ***** + : la terrasse dans la cour arrière - on se croirait dans un restaurant de fruits de mer à Cape Cod Suggestions : - spaghetti au homard; - steak Liverpool mais demandez la cuisson saignant/medium - pour une occasion ou un souper entre gourmands

Attentive staff, best service ever.

The food was great. The service is casual but adequate. The atmosphere was great too.