Le Château Maneki is described as a tiny, intimate spot with a speakeasy vibe upstairs, where the atmosphere is warm, charming and often noted as Instagrammable; the menu is praised for freshness and creativity, featuring pressed sushi, sushi dogs, tartare and other inventive dishes, paired with standout cocktails and mocktails that many reviewers loved. Staff are frequently highlighted as friendly and attentive, contributing to memorable date nights or gatherings, but several comments point to drawbacks such as very small seating areas, stairs at the entrance, occasional slow or uneven service, and prices that some feel are high for the portion sizes. Despite these caveats, many reviewers call it a hidden gem worth visiting to experience the unique concept, plan to return, and appreciate the overall experience and the emphasis on presentation and flavor.
Found this place on IG then drove down from Ottawa for the day, did not disappoint!
Recommend making a reservation online!
Very intimate setup upstairs, Max capacity was maybe 20 guests but did not feel crammed into a room. Ambiance & music were great compliments to the main attractions.
Tried the cucumber salad, Salmon & Eel Sushi. ALL were great. Definitely will come back & try other items on menu. Too full to get to try the soft serve but will try next time.
Staff was really professional & polite.
Jul 19, 2025
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Such a cute & intimate place! Drinks are lovely, mocktails in those animals glasses are fun, the sushis & maneki dogs are really good! I recommend the sake truffle sushi highly 🥰
Menu créatif, carte des cocktails & mocktails impressionnante, nous avons adoré notre expérience! Service exceptionnel, avec des suggestions ayant frappé dans le mille. Je recommande!
This was my first time. Honestly the food was amazing & believe me I know my restaurants...the service was quite nice. I wanna go back & I will & am recommending this place. J'adore!!! The ambiance is gorgeous & just a tad small & I recommend making a reservation first.
The food was amazing 👏
Prices not too bad for the quality, presentation & atmosphere of Maneki.
I highly recommended it
Being on a tight budget, eating in restaurant does not happen too often but this restaurant is worth the extra money spent 😋 👌
May 9, 2025
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Absolutely loved this place. Very nice atmosphere & enjoyed the speakeasy ambiance. My highlight were the Maneki dogs. However, I thought there was too much rice in comparison to the fish in the pressed sushi & was let down by the matcha tiramisu that didn't taste fresh but rather cold & hard. Their mocktails were also very good! Overall would absolutely recommend.
We ordered 4 dishes (2 manekis, 1 donburi, 1 maneki dog) & I only liked 2 of them (sake truffle & spicy maneki dog), but everyone has their own taste. Very cute place & good service! I would recommend to reserve a table before coming since it can get busy quickly & there's just a few parking spots
Jan 27, 2025
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Me & husband had an amazing experience yesterday night, the vibe is super cozy & aesthetic. I recommend to try their Maneki Dog (sake sesame). It's a very original dish, the seaweed is crispy & the filling is very tasty. Their drinks were also really good, if you like fruity drinks I recommend Hakuma-ma-sake.
What a great spot! The overall experience is a 10/10. The food was delicious. We've tried different sushi's, the tartare & a few drinks. The vibe is nice. The music playing in the background is very good. & the staff are very welcoming. Recommend for a date or even to chill with friends! Will be back.
My boyfriend & I are very happy with our lunch here! We tried four out of the five sushis options (we left the spiciest one for another day, haha) & all four had very distinct flavors. We really enjoyed all of them. We tried the Toad & the Pig mocktails. They were delicious but a little too sweet for us, but that's 100% on us - we should've asked the waitress before ordering. We were very grateful upon arriving to find out they have a second floor to hide away from the cold outside & we were both impressed by the atmosphere - it feels like a hidden speakeasy! There are few seats, however, so while we were fortunate to be seated without a reservation, I would not leave it up to chance again. Great service, our waitress was so friendly & attentive. We definitely recommend giving Château Maneki a try!
