Reuben’s

Most delicious smoked meat.
The meat is so tender that it melts in your mouth.
Our service Marco was excellent.
Attentive and friendly.

Not a huge fan of this place. The best thing is the onion rings with the Jack Daniels BBQ sauce.

I thought this was going to be a diner-​type place but it’s much more fancy than I expected. It’s more like Kelsey’s or Moxie’s than anything. I decided on the Original 76′, and when it came my jaw dropped because the portions here are MASSIVE. It was very well-​presented and the smoked meat was delicious. This is one of the iconic, must-​visit places of Montréal even if it wasn’t the best restaurant I went to in Montréal. The food came a little slow, but the place was busy so it was understandable.

It’s okay food. They make a weird old fashion. Can’t go wrong with salad or the onion rings are awesome. The cheesecake is expensive and not even that good. Keep in mind this Reuben’s is way better then the other one down the street that you have to walk downstairs that one is ghetto and the food and service is not good.

I have to say, this restaurant was amazing! This is the first time I travel to Montréal and everyone is very kind. Especially at this restaurant. My boyfriend decided to bring me here for my birthday to have dinner. The food was spectacular. The environment of the restaurant is casual/​dressy. Our waitress was wonderful. Her name is Lauriève. «Lauri», since I couldn’t pronounce it. She is kind, and has great customer service! Thank you for such a great night!

Food: BIG portions, always beautifully presented (within the achievable limits, I mean sandwiches are what they are…). The food taste good usually but nothing to be impressed about.
Service: Always fast, very attentive usually
Value: Overall very big portions, enough to feed two! Need to pay a spliting fee if sharing plate~
Ambiance: American retro-​diner style, upscaled casual? Tables are well spaced between them, kudos for intimacy! Can be a little bit louder at dinner time but still pleasant, for sure you do not need to scream to hear each other talking~

Overall, the food was very good. Large portions and beautifully presented. We ordered the crispy chicken salad and Reuben sandwich.
Also, save room for dessert! The cakes are colossal. Try the strawberry cheesecake and red velvet.

I must say that I was very impressed. I am not a smoked meat person at all but went here to please a friend. To start, the ambiance was not at all what I was expecting (in a good way). I ordered the

We came to Reuben’s Deli & Steaks for breakfast. The décor has a retro-​70s theme with jukeboxes near the bar. Service was excellent — very friendly :)
DRINKS:
Hot chocolate with whipped cream
Orange juice
Coffee
GRILLED CHEESE (⁴⁄₅)
(A single-​decker sandwich loaded with melted cheddar cheese.)
This was so yummy — cheesy heaven! Came with crispy potato wedges on the side.
THE R.D. SKILLET (⁴⁄₅)
(Sautéed onions, sauerkraut, melted Swiss cheese and slices of Montréal Smoked Meat.)
The smoked meat was very tasty: P The portions are huge, more like a dinner during breakfast time for us. You will be stuffed!

I came here craving for some poutine, but because La Banquise was pretty far away, I took my chance on this.
And you can tell the difference. Definitely not the same. Not the worst. but definitely not the best either.
I also ordered pie and ice cream, just so I can leave here happy. And I was.
I did have a good time sitting behind the counter talking with the random people there.

A lot more expensive than Schwartz but at least you get a dining experience and there are no line ups. I myself am not a smoked meat fan but my friends are. They love the poutine there $ 10 and the meat itself is apparently really good.
I ended up with a classic club. Which by all standards was as good as any chicken club. However, the portion of the chicken was half that of the bread so it would have been nice to have a bigger piece. $ 15 But then again, I am at a restaurant that caters more to smoked meat than anything else.
Staff is great! Good job. I have nothing against the place, just not my usually cup of tea.

I was very hesitant giving a 5star but the friendly service I received over empowered my experience. As I came in to this «New York style» Deli, i was greeted with a charming smile by suprisingly a lady who didn’t seem annoyed I was there like so many of the waitresses I deal with over the past years. She was smilling and wanted me to be well taken care of. There was a huge line for the seatings so I was ready to order to go. I prefer ordering to go in general since they give more portions and I like to see if their packing skills are on point. As I was ordering more than one item, she kindly asked me to go to the counter where there was a handsome young man by the name of «Alex» who assisted me with a nice big smile! He was so sweeet!!! He took my order very quickly and everything I asked he made sure I got. Service at this resto is DAY and NIGHT if we compare it to Shwartz.
The resto itself: this place was jam packed but yet there’s ENOUGH waiters to assist everyone and apparently they thought there was not enough people for what they are normally use to. It’s a very spacious resto with lots of delicious items on the menu.
The Menu and my order:
Gosh you do not understand how delicious their fries are !!! I believe the fries I have had were the best fries I tasted in a very very long time !!!
So crispyyyyy and slim not too much mash inside. They’re fries and not mash potato. Very well seasoned to perfection.
The reason I was hesitant however between a 4 and A 5 star is because of the smoked meat itself. I am not going to lie it was a little dry but I did specify that I wanted medium/​fat. I guess they made a mistake. Their coleslaw is to die for !
& the potato latkas had such a great authentic flavour.
Overall, this place is high on my list of repeats. I am very glad I gave this place a shot !!! It sure did not dissapoint xD yummmyy

This is my favourite place in Montréal to go for smoked meat sandwiches. The service is always great and the food is amazing! I always stop by when I’m in town. It’s great for the whole family and the location couldn’t be better.

Ideally located on St Catherine’s, Reubens promises excellent smoked meat but delivers less than that. While the food is certainly tasty (particularly their signature Jack Daniels BBQ pulled beef and their chipotle salad dressing), you will absolutely find your experience underwhelming and overpriced.
I had the «Original 76» from the weekday Business Lunch menu. Supposedly this is a reuben and you would expect as much given the restaurant name. However, it is served on a dry brioche bun rather than marble rye and does not include Russian dressing or sauerkraut; which to me, means it’s not a reuben. The reuben itself originated in the US; debatable whether it came specifically from a NY deli or a Russian small business owner from Nebraska. Either way. I’m confused as to why this place claims to have the original, yet they did not invent it. Was supposed to come with 8oz of smoked meat and appeared to be less. Sandwich was cold and cheese not melted. Mediocre coleslaw and passable fries; $ 15. Pass on this. Clearly the debate is settled – the reuben did not originate at Reuben’s.
The smoked meat was not the best I’ve has in Montréal. Schwartz’s is better though I imagine their are better choices out there.
Also on the lunch menu were the BBQ beef tacos which, while quite delicious, were overpriced at $ 18, coming with three small tacos and a salad. However I must admit the quality of the pulled beef is quite good.
Maybe this is not your stop if you’re seeking smoked meat, but it might hit the spot if you’re in the area.

Reuben’s is located in the touristy part of downtown, explaining why it is quite expensive. The ambiance is nice, and the place was very busy on a weekday lunch hour. Our service was dry, rushed, and left much to be desired.
I asked for the beef special from the Business Lunch Menu. It was pulled beef tacos, which were very tasty, and the sauce was delicious. However for $ 18, it was 3 very tiny tacos and a side salad. They were something from the appetizers menu.
Our lemonade was also $ 4; I can get a pint elsewhere for 1 – 2 dollars more!
Overpriced, overhyped, and the service is meh.

The food:
We had the famous super sandwich (10 ounces) and we had the smoked meat poutine. Both were absolutely amazing.
The sandwich was a little dry for me but my preferance has always been a little less dry. However, I ordered some gravy on the side and I was set. The meat it’s self is just absolutely delicious.
Ambiance: the place is nice, clean and with a moderate level of noise. It wasn’t too hot or too cold.
Service: our waiter was great and very efficient. As well as super nice .
I hope to return when I am in Montréal again.

Nothing in particular is good.
The place is nice and big. The waiter was rude, he even left the card reader on the table and I had to complete the electronic payment by my self.
The food is not great, the poutine was good (I guess) and the beef sandwich was horrible, the smoked beef tasted weird.
Will never go back there…

I love the central location, the clean interior and the attentive service at Reuben’s. I’ll also admit that the food is pretty decent. All these components point towards a 4-​star rating.
However, I ordered their «famous» smoked meat sandwich for $ 15.99 and it just did not compare to the ones i’ve had at Schwartz’s or Main’s. The meat was tender, but it lacked a certain depth of flavor, even after requesting the «fattty» smoked meat. Also, the $ 15.99 price point, is a bit steeper than what you would find elsewhere.
Reuben’s is nice with comfortable seating and attentive waitstaff. However, it is slightly tourist-​centered and their pricing reflects this. Reuben’s is still a good dining option in the area. Their dessert display is also quite impressive.
***3.5 stars***

After hours of shopping on Sainte-​Catherine street, your stomach should be rewarded with protein fuel. You walk by Reuben’s and ingots of smoked meat are lying there staring at you through the windows like puppies in a pet store. You can’t take it anymore. The entrance door is pulled.
The interior is very woodsy which evokes the idea of a nice smoky barbecue. The illuminated bottles of liquor on the shelves and the walls of wine show that this place isn’t taking it lightly. My waiter was a friendly and rotund man that remained very professional throughout the whole time. I had the obvious intentions to try the smoked meat but another item on the menu caught my attention — kobe sliders. It didn’t take too long before they brought me the 3 miniature hamburgers. Juicy tomatoes, tangy pickles, and beefy wagyu, it was simple but tasty. Although, the patties were a bit dry and they could have been more juicy considering the fact that wagyu beef has more fat and marbling.
Overall, it was a decently good experience and I’d definitely return to get my hands on the smoked meat sandwiches that everyone is raving about.

Gord and I had lunch today at Reuben’s, which has been around since 1976.
We both ordered the Famous Super Smoked Meat Sandwich (medium cut so it was a bit fatty and more tender). I had mine with mashed potatoes and Gord had his with a Caesar’s Salad. It was all delicious!
The desserts looked amazing but alas, I was too full.
Sonia was our server. She was friendly and took good care of us.