Garage Beirut

My friend and I went for dinner to this restaurant. We requested to get a table inside the restaurant as it's very cold outside. The waiter ensured as soon as there is an opening they will allow us to seat inside. We ordered food as we're in a hurry. Then once there was a opening we requested the manager to allow us to seat inside, but he refused us to go inside with a very impolite language. I mentioned him that you can't talk like this way and it's not the way you treat your customer. He then came close to me, pushed me and used the f*** words. I told him you can't come close to me, it's covid-19 situation, maintain a safe distance when you talk. My friend and I repeated told him, "don't touch us and you can't physically and verbally abuse us. It's a serious harassment. If you said in the first place, you won't allow us to move inside once it's free, we won't order the food as it's very cold outside". Even we requested him to stop yelling, he kept going on, pushed me three times and kept using the f*** words repeated. He also mentioned "Get the fuck out of my restaurant". We then realised that if someone could behave so rough and rudely just to request him to get a table inside (there were 2 tables open inside and no one was waiting in the line) he could do anything if we start arguing with him for his bad attitude. Then we decided it's better to leave the place before he hits us as he was getting aggressive when we told that we are going to complain against you. We soon requested the waiter to bring the bill without finishing our dinner and left the place as early as possible. I've been in Canada for 6 years, completed my MSc from UBC, and now doing PhD in McGill University. My friend is also doing PhD in Concordia University. This is the first time we've faced such a horrible behavior from a restaurant manager/owner. Please be careful before you visit this place with your friends & family and I am sure he behaved the same way previously with other customers.

Jamal Khan

Google

Mar 8, 2026

5

Absolutely outstanding experience at Garage Beirut! The food is truly authentic, rich in flavour & beautifully prepared, easily one of the best Lebanese meals I’ve had in Montreal. The hospitality was equally impressive. Alex & Yousaf his team provided exceptional customer service, making us feel genuinely welcomed & well taken care of. Highly recommended for anyone looking for authentic Middle Eastern cuisine & a great dining experience in downtown Montreal.