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.
Lovely service, great food quality, fun environment. Only suggestion would be to make drinks less sweet of have come less sweet options. Will come again :)
Le Château Maneki is such a hidden gem, literally! The entrance is tucked away on the side of the building behind a discreet door, & you'll need to climb a steep flight of stairs to get there. It feels a little unexpected at first, but once you're inside, the atmosphere is super cute & cozy , perfect for a casual dinner or a fun brunch outting.
The food was very tasty! There's a great variety on the menu, with more than just your usual sushi rolls. Everything we tried was fresh & flavorful. The portions are generous & definitely ideal for sharing
I also really liked the drink options, they had a good variety of cocktails, & other pairings that complemented the food well. It's clear some thought went into the menu overall.
Service was friendly & smooth, & the whole concept of the place feels unique
cute & well-executed. Definitely worth checking out!
Apr 10, 2025
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Un vrai coup de coeur ! La nourriture est délicieuse, toujours fraîche & bien présentée. Le service est chaleureux, & le propriétaire est vraiment attentionné & passionné par ce qu'il fait. On sent l'amour dans chaque plat. Merci pour cette belle expérience, je reviendrai sans hésiter !
I was so excited to finally try le château maneki after seeing it all over TikTok, but unfortunately, my experience was extremely disappointing. (I went on march 29 2025)
My friend & I arrived 5 minutes early for our 8:30 PM reservation. The waitress explained the menu to us, & I mentioned a TikTok I saw where someone said we could get a free drink if we mentioned her name. As soon as I brought it up, the waitress looked visibly annoyed. Even though we said it was okay if it wasn't possible & that we'd just order from the menu, her attitude caught us off guard. We ended up getting the free drinks, which we appreciated.
But about 20 minutes later, we were brought additional drinks we didn't order. When we told the bartender, he went to clarify with the waitress, who then gave us a very dirty look. My friend & I were shocked-especially since we had both been clear & respectful the whole time.
Even worse, 40 minutes went by & we still hadn't received any food-not even our appetizers. Meanwhile, tables who arrived after us were already eating. It was now 9:10, & we were told the kitchen closes at 9:30. When I finally got the waitress's attention to ask when we'd be getting our food, her response was,'Are you in a rush?'-with a lot of attitude. I was honestly speechless. My friend politely explained that we just wanted to make the most of our time slot, & the waitress said we had time. Five minutes later, we finally got our food.
The food itself was great, but the service completely overshadowed the experience. Around 9:25, the waitress was going around to each table asking if they wanted anything else, & she skipped ours. I had to get her attention again just to order something to go. She claimed she was about to come to our table, but it didn't feel genuine-especially since she had just spoken to the tables on either side of us.
Throughout the entire meal, no one checked in on us once. Her tone with us felt cold & annoyed, especially compared to how she interacted with other tables. It was really disappointing, especially after coming in with such high hopes.
Endroit minuscule & musique beaucoup trop forte... ambiance quand même funky... mais pas pour parler... la nourriture est bonne & originale. Dispendieux pour les quantités.
Il y a seulement 20 places. C'est mieux réservé. Place & service chaleureux. Musique japonaise. Plaisant pour venir en couple. Petite portion. Prix raisonnable pour de la qualité. Manque un peu de fenestration. Stationnement disponible.
Les plats étaient tous délicieux. Les serveurs attentionnés mais le service trop long. Peut-être manquait-il d'employés ce soir-là? J'y retournerai quand même!
Mar 9, 2025
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My friends & I wanted to try this place for a while now. Unfortunately we were very dissapointed.
We had a reservation, & had to wait 30 minutes to get our food, the portions were so small for the price & there was barely any fish, it was mostly rice. Although the food tasted good it was definitely not worth the price. We were still hungry & wanted to order a few other plates & the waiter told us in a cold tone that we couldn't because there was another reservation now. We felt like he just wanted us to pay & leave. We already had to wait a long time to get our food & then had to rush to leave. We unfortunately did not enjoy our experience & think this restaurant is overrated.
Nice little cozy place to try. Interesting selection of Japanese style of dishes.
Overall food was tasty, liked Maneki Dogs the most & tartare. Cocktails are good.
The place is tight, for a tall man not enough space, kept being pushed by people walking between tables, plus chairs are low & small so not very confortable.
The service was good, but took quite a bit of time between dishes to be served. Wish food was brought either all at once or at least short periods between dishes.
Free parking available in front. Easily accessible right next to 40 service road.
Absolutely exceptional
Top 3 in Montreal in terms of freshness of the ingredients & menu originality. We have tried every single item on the menu (group of 4) everything was simply perfect. Make sure to try the Maneki Dogs & the cocktails/mocktails. Simply exceptional. Kudos to the kitchen & restaurant staff, amazing food & amazing service. My new favorite in town! A++++
