Jatoba delivers a refined Asian fusion experience with inventive, well balanced dishes that range from sashimi and shareable bites to standout wagyu and miso elements, all presented with care and flair. The ambiance is chic and welcoming, mixing upscale polish with a lively atmosphere that many reviewers appreciate for celebrations or a stylish night out. The menu and wine list receive strong praise, and cocktails are often highlighted as exceptional, though some guests find certain courses pricey and note variability in portions or pacing, especially during busy lunch service. Overall, it stands out as one of Montreal's top spots for food, service, and atmosphere, with most visits leaving guests impressed and planning a return, even as a few experiences fall short or feel rushed.
The food here is outstanding & worthy of 5 stars. However, the service was non-existent (except for attentive refilling of our water glasses), so I would rate that a 1. They had a large party & insufficient staff so we had to fend for ourselves, including tracking someone down to pay our bill.
C'était notre première fois au Jatoba & nous avons adoré notre expérience! Le service est super & le décor est magnifique :) Nous allons certainement y retourner!
Jun 12, 2023
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This was only my 2nd time at Jatoba. My first time was quite a few years ago, but I remember the food being exceptional. I am happy to see that this has not changed! I went on a Friday with 3 girlfriends. We each had one of the cocktails which were refreshing, pretty & delicious. We ordered an assortment of food to share including the Gyosa, Hamachi & salmon maki, salmon nigiri, crispy rice cake, beed tataki, black cod & king oyster mushrooms. Everything was absolutely delicious! I highly recommend this restaurant & coming as a group is great because you really get to taste a variety of things. Ambience is also lovely (the back terrasse is beautiful) & the waitress was professional & helpful in describing the dishes.
The sushi was amazing especially the rice cake one.... Awesome !!
Lobster was also fantastic!!!
The martini 🍸 was very very good..
Really the only disappointment was the fillet of beef. So little on the plate.... That was a rip off. 68.00.
Excellent but expensive. We went with another couple, the place was fun, The food was delicious, the menu is original. I found the wine list over the top expensive - I compared a wine & a Champagne & 3.5 multiplying factor is way too much.
Excellent service par Alexis. Nous sommes allés avec menu dégustation au choix de notre serveur & tout était excellent sauf le plats des pétoncles qui étaient trop salés au goût & à la facture. On va y retourner c'est certain.
Great food. Amazing service. Vegetarian options are a bit limited. Ambiance is great on the brick side with warm lighting or the more open side with lots of plants & red lanterns. I'll book seats at the bar next time as I found it a bit loud & hard to hear my dinner guest across the table.
Aucun défaut. Juste la perfection! Bouffe sensationnelle : faites confiance à votre serveur (ou bien chercher Félix, c'est le meilleur !). Service impeccable, même le chef Olivier est venu deux fois à notre table. Décor sublime. Valet parking.... Juste wow
