One of the very first things we did when we found out we were going to Montreal was to book a reservation for Joe Beef, and we're thankful that we did. \n\nEverything was delicious and we did not walk out of there hungry. \n\nThe tables are very very close together. When we arrived, they asked us to take a look at the menu (written on a chalkboard) and then to let them know when we were ready to sit down. Tip: I took a picture of the menu on my phone so I wouldn't have to stand there and look before deciding what I wanted to eat. When we were ready, they pulled out the table so I could get in to the other side, slid the table back to sort of trap me in, then my husband sat on the other side of the table. Doesn't sound too great in words, but I'm just trying to explain how close everyone is in the restaurant- we didn't mind it at all and enjoyed being able to see what everyone else was ordering as well. \n\nThe menu is in French so I didn't really know what to order. The waitress was great at explaining items on the menu and making recommendations. We ordered too much and still got dessert. \n\nFoie gras double down - rich and tasty\nCrab gratin? - good but not something I'd rave about or order again\nJoe Beef Steal - delicious - I really liked the horseradish on top of the tomato and didn't need any of the sauce that came on the side\nHusband had pork with a surprise egg in the middle - it was tasty too but sort of reminded me of the flavors of a roasted pig in Asian markets. \nChocolate baked potato for dessert- I wish I got a picture of it before they chocolate sauce was poured over it but the reaction from others around us when this came out was worth ordering. \n\nGreat service and very good food. I'd try to come back if I'm ever in Montreal again.
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