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Phillips Bar
Restaurant Top Pick

Phillips Bar

Japanese restaurant in the heart of downtown Montreal
Downtown
4.8$$
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Phillips Bar Montreal Restaurant: Menu, Reviews & Reserve (2026)
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Phillips Bar is a lively Japanese-style izakaya, welcoming and unpretentious, where quality comes first. It's the place to enjoy hand rolls and sushi freshly prepared before your eyes, flavorful tartares, and delicious grilled dishes. At the helm in the kitchen are chefs and co-owners Antonio Park and Olivier Vigneault, joined by chef S'arto Chartierotis, ensuring impeccable dishes at affordable prices.

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Reviews for Phillips Bar

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*as of 2026-02-01
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Review Summary

Reviewers consistently celebrate Phillips Bar for exceptional food and top notch service, with a chic, intimate space and a vibe that feels both welcoming and refined. The menu blends Japanese inspired fare with a broad selection including hand rolls, maki, sashimi style dishes, and chef's clever twists, delivering fresh flavors and generous portions. Standout dishes frequently mentioned include crispy chicken skin with truffle mashed potato dip, miso black cod, a perfectly cooked steak, and beef tartare, along with king salmon and seasonal items like snow crab. Diners praise the drinks and cocktails for being inventive and well balanced, with favorites among the menu noted, including Wasabilicious. Ambience is described as stylish and cozy, with beautiful interiors, warm lighting, and a speakeasy like vibe that makes it a good spot for dates or nights out with friends. Service is repeatedly described as attentive, friendly, and efficient, though a few reviews note a slight delay at the start of the evening that improves as the night unfolds. Many visitors express plans to return, citing a memorable sequence from appetizers to desserts and cocktails and the overall experience. The venue is also favored for group events and celebrations, with staff ensuring guests are well taken care of and events run smoothly. Overall, Phillips Bar is viewed as a high value option with creative cuisine, strong execution, and a vibe that blends casual charm with refined service.
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We hosted our office party at your restaurant yesterday, & the entire experience was absolutely amazing!
?What truly made the night so exceptional was your incredible staff. They were not only nice & funny but also wonderfully efficient, quick, & incredibly attentive. They kept the night running smoothly from start to finish.

?A huge shout-out to Mathieu & Sébastien! Bien que toute l'équipe ait été fantastique, j'ai eu le plaisir d'interagir spécifiquement avec eux. Ils ont dépassé toutes nos attentes, s'assurant que tout le monde était en sécurité, bien hydraté & pris en charge tout au long de la soirée. Leur dévouement a fait toute la différence!

?Thank you for an unforgettable & flawless event! 🩷

Oh, & by the way, the music was SO GOOD! It started perfectly with a mix of neo-soul, R&B, funk, & electro-pop, & as the night went on, it smoothly transitioned into some party bangers!

Dec 7, 2025
on Google
5.0

Phillips Bar gave us a wonderful & memorable experience! From appetizers to mains, the dishes felt unique & well-prepared. The service was attentive throughout. I especially loved the salad & the crab dish - just wish there was a bit more of it. Well done!

Nov 16, 2025
on Google

The miso black cod is an absolute MUST. It was delicious & so were the hand rolls & sushi! The cocktails were beautifully complex & so tasty as well. I personally enjoy bar seating & we had such great & attentive service.

I will definitely go back, & I suggest bringing friends so you can try as many dishes as possible!

Aug 23, 2025
on Google

We stumbled upon this gem & so happy we did.
Our meal was absolutely delicious & so were the cocktails 🤤
Every dish we selected was perfection.
The ambience was soft & relaxing & the music as well.
Our waitress was very pleasant & attentive.
Will definitely go back.

Jun 8, 2025
on Google
5.0

Dope new Japanese spot near Square Phillips ! Cute decor, service was exceptional from start to finish & a lot of great options on the menu. Although I love sushi, I really appreciated the variety of mains! In other words, I did not leave hungry lol. We had the following:

Chicken skin (WHOA!)

Mango Salad 🤌🏾❤??🔥

Beef Tartare & the Tuna Tartare! Both very good but I love how they did this beef tartare! Different than the classic way.

Spicy Tuna Maki! & I think two other hand rolls! All very fresh! Our table also had the short ribs, baby back ribs, steak & the chicken mains! But truthfully my favorite was the steak & baby back ribs! All were good but those were top tier! Like I said I didn't leave hungry & everything was delicious. Sizes are also great for the price allowing you to share with the table depending on the size of your table of course!

In addition to all that food I had the Wasabilicious & Spicy Marg. I think the Wasabi one was a bit sweet for me surprisingly, but the classic spicy marg definitely did the trick! Just overall a great first experience. Also the manager, very attentive. She made sure to thoroughly explain how service works, gave us a few great suggestions, recommended a great bottle of sake & checked in with us, every so often throughout the evening. Been a while since I wrote a review with such enthusiasm! I usually add pics to my review but was way too excited. I will definitely be back.

Mar 29, 2025
on Google