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What guests say about Upstairs Jazz Bar & Grill

A very popular spot for live jazz, with an intimate, warm, and often memorable atmosphere. Reviews often highlight the quality of the musicians, the service, and the food, although some find the place a bit cramped, noisy at times, or more expensive. There are also a few mixed comments about the service, the wait times, and some dishes or cocktails. Ideal if you're mainly looking for an evening of music with dinner, but it's best to reserve and arrive early.

Summary based on 132 reviews.

Reviews / Ratings for Upstairs Jazz Bar & Grill

Photo of Lorraine Meilleur
14 Jun 2026
Source: Google
5.0

Will definitely return! Great value for price!

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Photo of Alex Dirdara
14 Jun 2026
Source: Google
5.0

Great atmosphere, music and food. If you want something different from a normal dinner this is the perfect spot.

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Photo of Ankita namdeo
9 Jun 2026
Source: Google
4.0

Hi, I visited upstairs and it was really great jazz bar experience, the music, the band was too fab, I tried a drink and since I went there with urban sketchers so did a quick sketch while I was enjoying the music. If you are in Montreal, I’d recommend visiting this place.

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Photo of Alastair Williamson
8 Jun 2026
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5.0

The music was excellent, stayed for 2 sets. The food was equally tasty. Best fish and chips I’ve had in ages. Brownie was top notch!!

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Photo of Bruce Campbell
5 Jun 2026
Source: Google
4.3

Great little music club.

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Photo of Rob O.
5 Jun 2026
Source: Google
5.0

Very reasonable cover for an outstanding performance. Great place to enjoy music. The atmosphere was very nice.

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Photo of Bharat Assudani
3 Jun 2026
Source: Google
3.0

Ensure you reserve a table in advance. Service is not up to the mark, orders were delayed. If you paying upwards of $300 on drinks and food between 2, you expect good service. The Bartender is a rockstar though, may only consider going back coz of him and the music.

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Photo of Ma Breats
3 Jun 2026
Source: Google
4.3

Great music, with different prices depending on when you enter. Place has food and drinks that are reasonably priced. FYI Sometimes there are rests between sets, so even if you enter the last song of the second last set, you still have to pay for the second set. The music was excellent.

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Photo of Chantel Fossum
1 Jun 2026
Source: Google
5.0

The burrata was great and so was the jazz!

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Photo of judy grosso
1 Jun 2026
Source: Google
5.0

The music was very entertaining. Young musicians, yery exciting, worth seeing.

Photo of Angel Emily
31 May 2026
Source: Google
3.0

Stellar performances, but eat somewhere else first.If you are looking for an intimate, old-school jazz vibe, this is a beautiful spot with tons of character. The local McGill jazz combos we saw were incredibly talented. The cover charge is transparently added directly to your bill. The service at the bar was friendly and the cocktails were well-made. However, the dinner menu fell a bit short. The pasta dish was relatively bland and watery, so I'd recommend coming purely for the music and sticking to casual drinks or an appetizer

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Photo of Aurélie Phan-Hong
29 May 2026
Source: Google
4.7

The pappardelle was delicious but the fettuccini lacked a bit of seasoning. Ambiance and jazz performances are great!

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Photo of Nancy O'Rourke
22 May 2026
Source: Google
5.0

Fabulous evening. I was there for the second show--Andy Ruval--who is astonishing in his talent and energy.

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Photo of Amelie
20 May 2026
Source: Google
5.0

Love it. Amazing music. Great staff.

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Photo of sergey lihansky
20 May 2026
Source: Google
5.0

Nice little restaurant with live jazz . Band we had that night played amazing music. Food was great. Cozy atmosphere and good very personal service

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Photo of T H
20 May 2026
Source: Google
5.0

ALWAYS great service. Great eats. The Maia Prasad Quartet was playing (FANTASTIC!!) and the audience was vibrant, creating a fantastic atmosphere and energy. Thank you, Upstairs!!

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Photo of Amarbir Chauhan
19 May 2026
Source: Google
5.0

Nice spot for live music lovers. The atmosphere is great and it’s usually packed, which adds to the vibe. Really enjoyed the experience overall.

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Photo of Neil skywalker
18 May 2026
Source: Google
3.7

Music was great and the venue was nice and atmospheric. The food was okay, the portions were decent size, and the server was nice

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Response added on 18 May 2026
Thank you Neil. We appreciate you taking the time to leave us a review.
Photo of N P
17 May 2026
Source: Google
4.7

Top jazz in Montreal in a wonderful atmosphere❤️

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Response added on 18 May 2026
Thank you so much for your kind words. We really appreciate it.
Photo of David williams
17 May 2026
Source: Google
5.0

The seating was perfect, close to the stage. Drinks were good. Service good. Acoustics were excellent. It couldn’t have been better.

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Response added on 18 May 2026
Oh wow. What a great review. We just changed our sound system so it’s nice that you enjoyed the acoustics. Thank you David for sharing.
Photo of Payton Gilbert
16 May 2026
Source: Google
5.0

ateak sandwich 10/10. i would eat this everyday if i could. kindest staff ever so accomidating. singer was amazing aswell

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Response added on 18 May 2026
Thank you Payton. We’re glad you enjoyed your experience.
Photo of Jerry LeClerc
16 May 2026
Source: Google
5.0

Great place to enjoy an evening with live bands! The crowd was on fire!

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Response added on 18 May 2026
Thanks Jerry. Always nice to have you at the club. Best, Joel
Photo of oleg surlari
9 May 2026
Source: Google
5.0

Loved this place — excellent music, attentive service, and a great atmosphere overall. No complaints at all, though the space may feel a little tight if you’re claustrophobic.

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Response added on 9 May 2026
Merci!
Photo of S Calvert
8 May 2026
Source: Google
5.0

The food was delicious and distinctive. The music was very enjoyable. We had mid-room seats and could hear and see well. It was very busy on a Tuesday night, they turned people away, so definitely make reservations.

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Response added on 9 May 2026
We’re really happy that you enjoyed your experience. Thank you for sharing.
Photo of Douglas Gould
7 May 2026
Source: Google
5.0

Intimate basement venue for Jazz and Blues. Food and drinks were good The music was amazing.

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Opening hours

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  • Sunday 17:30 - 01:00
  • Monday Closed
  • Tuesday 17:30 - 01:00
  • Wednesday 17:30 - 01:00
  • Thursday 17:30 - 01:00
  • Friday 17:30 - 01:00
  • Saturday 17:30 - 01:00

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