Overall reviews describe Jatoba as a refined Asian fusion destination with outstanding, beautifully presented dishes and fresh sashimi, complemented by a chic, lively ambiance and attentive service. The cocktails and wine pairings are frequently praised, and staff are noted for knowledge and friendliness, making celebrations or date nights feel special. While the experience is consistently described as excellent and worth the price, some comments call out the high cost, occasional slow service or pacing during busy times, and a few notes about uneven service at the bar or in the dining room. The restaurant is often listed among Montreal's best dining spots, with many guests planning a return and appreciating the chef's touches and the care in plating and ingredients. Reviewers also highlight the variety of dishes, the ability to accommodate dietary preferences, and the opportunity to sample many plates in a shared, tasting style, even as a few find acoustics or meal pacing could be improved.
In my top 3 restaurants in Montreal. Highest quality raw fish. Multiple options for dietary restrictions & the staff is knowledgeable. Great service, fantastic food, an amazing chef that presents the sashimi platter himself each time since the first visit about 9 years ago. Never have I or anyone I know had food poisoning there unlike many other places I've tried with raw fish in the city that claim to be high end. Jatoba is the place to go for date night, celebration, night out with the ladies, corporate meals & groups. Many plants & sections inside to create cozy spots too. Accessibility: There are about 5 steps to enter & a full flight of stairs to get to the washrooms in the basement. Parking: they offer valet service such a blessing.
An exquisite experience with terrific service. The attention to detail is obvious from beginning to end, & there is a lot of care in the preparation. This is worthy of a detour, not just a visit.
Feb 9, 2025
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Lorsqu'on va dans un resto haute gamme , les attentes sont toujours élevées & on veut découvrir des mets qu'on ne peut cuisiner nous -même ainsi qu'un service / ambiance unique !! Eh bien , nous avons pas été déçu & on a adoré l'expérience!! Notre serveur nous a guidé parfaitement & ses suggestions ont rehaussé notre dégustation culinaire !! Hésitez pas à vous rendre la-bas , la qualité des mets & leur preparation sont soyeusement sélectionnées, on le sent fortement !! Merci à Jatoba
Culinary excellence at its finest. The dishes are beautifully presented, & the unique way in which the flavours come together in each dish is just sensational & a true work of art. Even the cocktails are crafted to perfection. The ambiance at Jatoba is chic & vibrant, with comfortable seating. Service is fantastic. It is a gem of a place, & the absolute perfect setting to enjoy delectable, refined Asian cuisine. Forever a favourite !
Les mets sont moins bons qu'avant. Je ne sais pourquoi. Hier soir nous étions déçu. La première fois depuis que nous allons au Jatoba depuis son ouverture.
Jan 25, 2025
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4.5/5 étoiles. Très belle expérience. Le restaurant est sublime peu importe où nous sommes situés. Un conseil: réserver la terrasse intérieure entourée de plantes. Les aliments sont très frais. Les goûts sont frais. Les plats sont variés. Les prix sont variés offrant un lieu de dégustation pour tous les budgets. La présentation est très agréable. De la gastronomie japonaise. Le Jatoba honore sa réputation. Je recommande fortement.
Jatoba was fantastic! We went for their NYE special & everything was amazing from the food to the service. Thomas & Marie were very attentive throughout the night & so kind. The detail that the chef did for the menu was out of this world. Highly recommend, will come back next trip to Montreal
Une expérience impeccable pour un anniversaire. J'ai déjà recommandé chaleureusement le Jatoba à mes amis. Les cocktails sont savoureux & inspirés. J'ai mangé le meilleur sashimi. Il n'y a aucun mauvais choix sur la carte. La carte des sakés est impressionnante. Vraiment un coup de coeur. Nous y retournerons.
Dec 30, 2024
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Love the food & service was great however I never get to have a seat in the garden despite asking for it specifically for our wedding anniversary & the vibe inside is not great & the restaurant was less than filled on a Saturday evening .
We all ended up sick. Most probably food poisoning. Vomiting & stomach cramps. Service was excellent but something was wrong with the raw fish. Never again
Belle endroit pour manger entre amis & boire un bon verre! L'ambiance est amusante & le décor est incroyable! Niveau nourriture tout était délicieux, excellent dumping, sushi, filet mignon! Nous avons adoré notre expérience! On recommande!.
