While in Montreal, the search for a new restaurant lead us to repeat instances of  Joe Beef  popping up on ‘best restaurant’ lists for the city. I wanted see and experience what all the fuss was about; especially considering the lack of an online menu. The restaurant presented a very laid back vibe, and the decor was ripe of vintage rustic elements. We started with the oysters, enjoying ourselves a tad bit too quickly, enough to only capture a pic of empty shells – they were delicious! As we savoured our first bite of their 18oz. sirloin steak, aptly named “Steak Joe Beef”, we quickly realized why this restaurant came so highly recommended – the steak was beyond flavourful and tender, the fries were rich, and a simple green salad with white wine vinegar was the perfect complement. Believe it or not, I polished off the entire steak… and then there was dessert.  Initially, I objected, but was convinced to try the raspberry sorbet by our charmingly persuasive server.

We had a great night, the food and our service was excellent. If you’re in town, I would definitely recommended checking out Joe Beef whether it’s for the Beef, or one of the their other uniquely wonderful dishes.