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I've been to Park many times over the years, but after last night's birthday dinner, I won't be returning. The experience was disappointing from start to finish. I had a crappy birthday. Kind've turned me off of fine dining in general.
First, the reservation process:
Because we were a party of ten, I wasn't allowed to book by phone. Instead, I had to email someone, wait for a reply, then fill out a clunky, poorly formatted form that I had to print & write on by hand, scan, & send back. This is absurd in 2025-especially for a restaurant of this calibre.
Then, the'private room':
I was told we'd have a private room, which sounded promising. Instead, we were seated in Café Bazin, the restaurant's next-door café. Not a Japanese dining room. A French café, with loaves of bread sitting out on the counter that my party members had to stare at while we ate; not the atmosphere one is looking for when they book upscale Japanese restaurant-it felt absurd, improvised. & the room's humidity made us feel like were eating in a greenhouse. The table was sticky. The lights also flickered every 40 minutes, & the temperature was easily above 22.5°C. So much for atmosphere.
Then, the maitre d':
Service from the floor staff was uneven. The maitre d' seemed disengaged & inattentive, did not greet us with grace or even eye contact, & guide my mother to the next door'private dining room' through tightly packed tables instead of using the wider main path. He also inconsistently directed guests-some were told to go through the café entrance from outside, others were led through the restaurant. It felt disorganized & thoughtless.
Then, the service:
Our waitress, to her credit, was kind & professional. But the food pacing was outrageous. We were all seated at 6:30 p.m., & the first course didn't arrive until 7:44 p.m., even though she assured me food would come out quickly given everything was pre-set. Despite being a pre-set menu, the kitchen somehow delivered a three-hour meal where each course was minuscule & fussy, with dishes that leaned more French than Japanese (small, saucy, hardly Japanese-y). Most dishes were tepid, dry, or rubbery-clearly pre-prepared & left under heat lamps. Cringe.
The only sushi we received came as the final course: a modest 6 to 8 pieces per person. For a party meal at a Japanese restaurant, it was the only thing that felt even remotely appropriate, though a large Omakase sushi platter for the whole party to share would've been far more satisfying. Sadly, even those small plates weren't enough to salvage the experience because they too were not particularly fresh.
Park used to be great. I remember its early days, when the sushi was exceptional & the fish was clearly fresh. Those days are long gone. The quality has slipped, the service feels indifferent, & the prices are no longer justified. It now coasts on its Westmount location & local reputation. I won't be back.View more
A really unique culinary experience. Extremely impressed. Everything dramatically exceeded my expectations, including the bill.View more
My wife & I both agreed it's the best Japanese restaurant we've been too(including those we've been too in Japan). On top of that we both agreed the service we received tonight was on par with 3 Star Michelin restaurants.
Antonio created a memorable experience for us & was an amazing host. If you're in Montreal this is the must go to restaurant. There's a reason they've been featured on multiple shows. Because they're amazing.View more
One word: EXCEPTIONAL
What an experience I just had, watching Chef Park & his team put together such exquisite sushi creations out of top-notch ingredients. It was an experience like no other. Don't be intimidated to sit at that sushi bar, that's where the magic happens!- I absolutely can't wait to go back!View more
Phenomenal omokase experience. The service was amazing, the personal greeting & thanks from chef Park was lovely, along with the extra pieces of toro sent our way by him! Truly worth the several hour drive for this destination restaurant, the kind of place where price doesn't matter & it's all about the experience & quality of food.View more
Nous avons passé un très bon moment. L'ambiance est bonne, avec des serveurs attentionnés & discrets. La nourriture était dispendieuse mais excellente, mention spéciale au dessert tout chocolat! Idéal pour une belle occasion.View more
My wife & I celebrated 10 years of relationship at this amazing restaurant where we had our first date 10 years ago. The staff lead by Nick, chef Park & the whole crew in the kitchen delivered an unbelievable experience. Definitely one of the best restaurants in Montreal. Will be back there again & again. Thank you so much for yesterdayView more
Park is an absolute MUST-TRY. Amongst the great dining options in Montreal, Park is a stand out for the Japanese/Korean cuisine. The restaurant is decorated in a modern & upscale manner. Simple wood finishes & lovely marble cuts accentuate the open kitchen & sushi bar.
The food is unbelievable. We started with the wagyu sando & the first bite was out of this world. Topped with caviar & gold flakes, the minced wagyu had the perfect texture & you wanted to immortalize that bite in time. We split the regular & the premium sushi platters. Both are fantastic. The premium comes with caviar, uni & toro. Both platters come with a medley of sauces - the house soya sauce, a ponzu sauce, chimichurri & a carrot-based sauce. The fish is so fresh; we were exclaiming over each & every bite. Just an unbelievable platter of seafood. To top it off, we finished with the tout chocolate. The chocolate mousse is so light but the dish is bigger than it looks in photos. We practically had to roll out of the restaurant.
Also, shoutout to the host. He was top notch. Jovial, informative, had jokes to keep it light. Great banter.
Park is for the memory books. We'll be coming back to Montreal just to go another time.View more
Nobody does it better than Chef Antonio. By far the best sushi I've had in Montreal. Great experienceView more
La salade au 16 légumes avec la vinaigrette à l' ume était très rafraîchissante. Plateau normal & premium comme repas principal . Sashimi 10/10 nigiri 10/10 maki 9/10 . Le service d'eau 10/10 & service au table très bien ! Je recommandeView more
Absolutely incredible experience. If you live sushi this place is a MUST!View more
My husband & I came here to celebrate his birthday & loved the whole experience. We had the sushi platter & the premium sushi platter plus cockatils & digestives. Everything was divine from the ambiance, service, the food & the drinks. The fish & seafood were very fresh & it literally took us back to Japan!View more
As good as it gets for Japanese food in MontréalView more
Une expérience inoubliable, les poissons sont tous exceptionnelles, ça fond en bouche ! Meilleurs sushis du Québec !View more
Service A1. Le menu dégustation 6 services est incroyable. Les sashimis fondent mais également les différentes textures de tout le menu explosent dans la bouche. & que dire des présentations, wow !
Serveurs sympathiques & professionnels. Ils connaissent leur menu par coeur. Ton verre d'eau se remplit sans que tu le saches ! Tu as un talent pour échapper tes baguettes? Quelqu'un vient t'en donner avant même que tu les ramasses au sol.View more