This was HANDS DOWN our favorite meal in Montreal. I was so EXCITED to get a reservation. Plan ahead if you are visiting the city! The restaurant is comfortable and unassuming. The staff is genuinely welcoming and happy to help guide you through the ever-changing menu. Our server even recommended a fantastic wine to pair with the meal. We loved it!
We started with 3 kinds of bird pate - duck, chicken and quail. All were very good. I had the lobster spaghetti because I love spaghetti and I love lobster. I ate every last bite and it was so good. My husband had pork shoulder with sausage and little neck clams...The pork shoulder was very pink and very delicious! And who thinks of adding sausage on top of pork shoulder....a genius!
We ended with a parfait with sour cherries from the back patio. We joked that you can't get any more local than that....like there....like right there. :)
I highly HIGHLY recommend Joe Beef. Plan ahead and get a reservation, you'll thank me.