Park

Daniel

2.0

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.

Jan 27, 2026

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Anne-France

4.0

Look, for Montreal standards, this is a terrific restaurant. The food is reliable, the service attentive, the atmosphere chic & appropriate. BUT! & this is a huge qualifier. I can eat at Park with my family & easily blow $ 2,000 for a satisfying meal (7 people, no booze), ordering all their signature dishes. But I can then go to Nobu, in New York, spend $ 1,200 USD & be blown away... by the exceptional quality of the food, the originality of the Peruvian-Japanese fusion, & a Manhattan kind of ambience (well, because it is in Manhattan). Which means that Park is a pale imitation of a restaurant it really cannot emulate, but charges the same prices as that 5-star experience.

Jan 25, 2026

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Spandet

2.0

I did not appreciate my experience at this restaurant. I was fully willing to pay a high price for what seemed to be an excellent Japanese restaurant, but the whole experience was a letdown on several levels.

First, the $155 sushi platter was ridiculously expensive for what I got, in terms of both quantity & taste. Everything was fresh & beautifully presented, but the taste was far from memorable. I had much better sushi at a fraction of that price.

We were a party of three male colleagues on a business dinner. I was sitting next to one of them, & although we expressed no desire to share, & were clearly not a couple, they decided to combine our plates. Since I had requested the removal of a certain ingredient, my colleague's order, which was combined with mine, also had that ingredient removed, although he wanted it in his order. This was awkward & very bad etiquette.

Service was extremely slow.

When I called to make a reservation, I was speaking French & the attendant did not make any attempt to speak a word of French. I speak perfect English, but I thought this was pretty classless.

Lastly, I did not like the atmosphere. The dining room is rather cramped, too noisy, & is decorated like some kind of glitzy hotel lobby, very cold & pretentious.

Certainly not returning.

Dec 28, 2025

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Paul

4.0

Pretty good Japanese style restaurant, that's more on the expensive side, but has a lot of tasty menu items.

The nigiri was a little bit of a miss, but the rest was great.

Nov 27, 2025

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Paul

5.0

Great sushi & other Japanese dishes.

Aug 23, 2025

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Ryan

5.0

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.

Jul 4, 2025

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Matthew

5.0

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.

May 9, 2025

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Aneesh

5.0

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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Lawrence

5.0

As good as it gets for Japanese food in Montréal

Mar 5, 2025

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Git

4.0

Been here a couple of times. Very pricey but quality of ingredients are excellent. Sashimi is excellent & fresh. Maki rolls are good but too much sauce. I like to taste the ingredients. Nigiri was good but portions were tiny. Service was very good & informed. Overall a very good meal but not worth the price. There are other Japanese restaurants that are very good that will satisfy your sushi craving but at a better price point.

Sep 19, 2024

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Dennis

5.0

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.

Sep 4, 2024

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Dennis

5.0

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.

Sep 4, 2024

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Jordan

5.0

Probably one of the best Japanese restaurants in Montreal. Service is superb. Sushi was excellent & fresh. Definitely will come back.

Jan 5, 2024

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Felipe

5.0

An exquisite Japanese eatery with great service & drinks. Enjoyed it for a business dinne

Dec 11, 2023

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Foodie

1 Review

5.0

Best Korean & Japanese food in Montreal. Quality & freshness is superbe! The service is also amazing!