Park is described as modern yet intimate, with soft lighting and elegant furnishings that suit both casual dinners and special occasions. The food is consistently praised for freshness and quality, with sushi, sashimi, and omakase singled out as standout and premium platters noted for their presentation and variety. The open kitchen and sushi bar let guests watch technique unfold, adding to the immersive dining experience. Service is frequently lauded as attentive and knowledgeable, though a few reviews report slow pacing, timing issues for large groups, and mismatches between expectations and reality in some visits. Pricing is consistently noted as on the higher side, reflecting the high quality but leaving some diners feeling value varies by experience and dish. Ambiance, design, and location receive praise, while some reviewers mention noise, cramped seating, and occasional inconsistencies that can affect the overall impression. Overall Park stands out in Montreal as a top destination for Japanese Korean fusion, celebrated for its expertise and dramatic, memorable meals, with many guests eager to return for celebrations or special occasions, even as a minority recounts disappointing moments that tempered their enthusiasm.
We were very disappointed with our experience. Despite having reserved a table in the dining area, we were seated at the counter upon arrival. It was Valentine's Day & we were hoping for a more elevated, romantic sushi experience.
When we explained this to our server, they suggested we try the omakase (menu dégustation) rather than the chef's selection, which we had originally been drawn to. Since it was our first time, the server subtly convinced us that the omakase would be the better experience, saying that it would allow us to try a wide variety of things. Naturally, we assumed that meant a generous variety of sushi. We trusted their recommendation & went with it.
What we didn't realize until the bill arrived was that the omakase was significantly more expensive than the chef's selection. & nowhere during that conversation were we clearly informed of the price difference. We felt misled.
Once the dishes started arriving, it was anything but sushi. I understand that some people appreciate a more elaborate & experimental tasting menu, but we came specifically for sushi & instead received five plates of various fish, beef, & sauces, followed by just 8 pieces of nigiri at the very end. Deeply disappointing.
The bill came to $487 before tip, far more than we anticipated. We were never given a clear heads-up about the final cost, which left us feeling blindsided. Oh & the omakase price wasn't on the menu card..
Exquisite tasting menu in a beautiful space with an excellent sake, wine, & cocktail menu. Our server was extremely knowledgeable about all of the sake on their menu & was able to recommend one that matched perfectly with our palette. Each dish was beautifully prepared & thoughtfully paired with interesting ingredients. All of the fish was incredibly fresh & the service was impeccable.
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The food is okay. The beef rib is very tender but it has this bloody taste. Maybe the beef is not clear well. The sashimi is not consistent, some were fishy tasting & some were good. The maki are not special. The dessert is good but need changes to make it better.
The service is okay , the staffs are nice but they need to work better as a team since mid order he left us to serve another table.
Had an amazing diner with my daughter yesterday. Was seated at the sushi bar & had the chance to chat with Antonio. Best quality fish in Montreal if you ask me. Bluefin Toro omg 😋
Thank you Antonio for the extra touch, truly appreciated
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':
The maitre d' seemed disengaged & inattentive, did not greet us with grace or even eye contact, & guideda my mother to the next door'private dining room' through tightly packed tables instead of using the wider main path.
He also inconsistently directed my 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. 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.
Conclusion:
Park used to be great. I remember its early days, when the sushi was exceptional & the fish was clearly fresh. Those days are 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.
Park offers quality fish & a refined presentation, but the pricing feels out of step with the experience.There are many other places in Montreal that deliver good sushi at a far more reasonable price. Kind of restaurants you want to go on an expense account.
Food was delicious, for the onigiri, the fish is so fresh & it melts in your mouth. The desserts were amazing as well. Service is good & the server was nice. They explained the meals at each service. If you are at the counter, you can see the open kitch & the chefs preparing the food. Location seemed a bit off for this type of upscale restaurant. The toilets are upstairs, tucked in a weird area & you have to pass by the back kitch. We reserved well in advance for 2 persons, & were seating 20cm away from the other table, which was not intimate at all. For this kind of restaurant, I would appreciate for space between the tables for a better overall experience.
Oct 30, 2025
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Probably one of the best places for sashimi in Montreal. The sushi were surprisingly amazing too as I usually don't like sushi. The rice to fish ratio is perfect
Top Japanese Restaurant Park delivers an exceptional dining experience. The fish is remarkably fresh, offering a clean & refreshing taste in every bite. The presentation of the dishes is unique & thoughtfully designed, showcasing true culinary artistry. The atmosphere & design of the restaurant are both elegant & welcoming, creating an ideal environment for a memorable meal. The highlight of the experience was the attentive service provided by Chef & Owner Antonio Park, who went above & beyond to ensure our comfort & satisfaction. A must-visit for anyone seeking top-quality sushi & professional, personalized service.
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.
Apr 5, 2025
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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!
Went to celebrate a milestone birthday. The oysters were excellent. We enjoyed the tuna tataki & the sashimi was delicious. The maki was a disappointment. We had the Special Maki (salmon & tuna tartare topped with sautéed mushrooms & jalepeno). The mushrooms were delicious but overwhelmed the fish. We also tried the chef feature maki of crab & torched scallop & the grilled octopus entree. Underwhelming. Also, there was something sharp left on the octopus & unfortunately it cut my gums on my last bite of the dish. We let the server know & we weren't expecting anything other than an apology. It was not acknowledged at all. For a pretty expensive birthday dinner, it was not impressive & worse, their air conditioning was not working & it was like dining in the dessert. Very good but unsure as to whether I would go back.
Been coming here for a while, simply because I have no time for groceries, the food here is unique. I especially enjoyed the premium platter sushi. A variety of selection of different sashimi & maki sushi. The ones that stood out would be the Otoro, which is a very fatty fish that you can not get anywhere from all you can eat sushi( if you find there are, let me know). The presentation is beautiful. I also especially find the sea urchin to be very interesting. Not many people will like it but I do. The workers are well informed on what we are eating. & maybe not everyone but I especially feel welcomed by the staff, including the owner, Antonio Park, very busy man but always checks up on me. & Ms. Jodie, always informative & very kind. Atmosphere, is in a dim light setting, definitely a bar like feeling( it has a drinks bar & a sushi bar). My favourite dessert would be omakase dessert, strawberry based, I loved the different layers it has, strawberry sorbet at the top with creaminess surround it, with a biscuit cracker that separates it from the fresh strawberry & purée at the bottom.
This was fantastic. However, it was not a cheap experience. The fish was so fresh, & the octopus was very tender. The servers were friendly & accommodating. At one point, I went to pour a bit more wine for us, & the server came over & said. " Allow me, I'll do my job, you enjoy your meal."it was said very playful & felt attended to. There was a nice variety of fish & seafood to be enjoyed. Best sushi 🍣 I have ever had. The only negative other than the price, it was so crowed the place is. The table next to us was so close that I felt like I was having dinner with them aswel. The staff having to walk sideways between tables puts them too close to me. Overall, it was a nice night with great food.I Ps I thought putting the Louis the 13th on the dessert menu was tacky. ($175/ .5 OZ) If I wanted liquor that expensive, I would order it off the drink menu.
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So "Somebody feed Phil" introduced us to this restaurant & Chef Antonio Park. You read about the guy, & you just admire the man. My wife booked the lunch for us & the restaurant is in a very nice neighbourhood of Westmount in Montreal. We were greeted by a lovely host (I think her name was Faye) originally from Dorset, Uk; who welcomed us like old friends. (She also greeted a lot of regulars that came in after us - so she is definitely skilled at her role!) She recommended us to actually go for the Park specials, but double up on the nigiris, so we get the variety. Good call! Some people don't get the fuss about sushi. The skill is not just fresh fish, the knife skills, or the right marinated rice, the temperature, the presentation, but the whole ensemble. Chef Park also introduced the idea of his Argentinian flavours in the dips & the fusion tastes of the west & the Japanese in some sauces that were brushed on the nigiri. The presentation is immaculate & it is an experience to have some top rated sushi. We were very lucky to find him at the restaurant on our visit. He was happy to have a chat. If you are a sushi lover in Montreal, you definitely should try it out.
So "Somebody feed Phil" introduced us to this restaurant & Chef Antonio Park. You read about the guy, & you just admire the man. My wife booked the lunch for us & the restaurant is in a very nice neighbourhood of Westmount in Montreal. We were greeted by a lovely host (I think her name was Faye) originally from Dorset, Uk; who welcomed us like old friends. (She also greeted a lot of regulars that came in after us - so she is definitely skilled at her role!) She recommended us to actually go for the Park specials, but double up on the nigiris, so we get the variety. Good call! Some people don't get the fuss about sushi. The skill is not just fresh fish, the knife skills, or the right marinated rice, the temperature, the presentation, but the whole ensemble. Chef Park also introduced the idea of his Argentinian flavours in the dips & the fusion tastes of the west & the Japanese in some sauces that were brushed on the nigiri. The presentation is immaculate & it is an experience to have some top rated sushi. We were very lucky to find him at the restaurant on our visit. He was happy to have a chat. If you are a sushi lover in Montreal, you definitely should try it out.
I visited here twice last month. The first time the chirashi was amazing. It came with 6-7 different fish & very nicely garnished with cavier & chimichurri. I just loved it. & at the second visit I ordered again the chirashi sushi. It was unfortunately very different & boring chirashi plate. I got just 4 different fish & no garnish like last time. But I really liked my first chirashi there. & the server(lady) seemed very stressed all the time.. She cleaned the small water drops on the table with the wet dishrag even while we were still eating.. & when we were paying by card, she just left the paying maschine on the table & disappeared 😅 At the first visit the tallest guy was very friendly & careful all the moments.
Nigiri were okay but some maki in the bento tasted & smelled like OLD fish. Japchae noodles were just well cooked even little amount, but no taste, only soy sauce, weigh TOO SALTY. Bibimbap rice were cooked with healthy grain like quinoa or brown rice, but as little amount as noodles in Japchae, after mixed with vegetable, (which are the SAME VEGETABLES USED IN JAPCHAE) - couldn't see them any more. & NO GOCHUJANG SAUCE FOR BIBIMBAP Did they forget Paid $90 Too overpriced. Maybe my expectations were too high? Should have ordered Japchae & Bibimbap from other Korean restaurants. Hope don't get sick from eating smelled like old fish.
I had the Premium Sushi platter - the quality of all the sashimi was great. However, I wish it was brought out in stages so that the Nigiri rice stayed warm & the fish less dry from being served all at once. The set was priced per person but it ended up being so much for one person! (The edamame was lots also for one person). I found myself forcing to finish it.
