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.
Phillips Bar is described as a stylish, cozy, and welcoming spot with consistently excellent service and attentive staff who make guests feel well looked after from start to finish. The menu blends Japanese fusion with plenty of options, from fresh maki and hand rolls to enticing mains like steak and miso black cod, with numerous dishes singled out for their flavor, freshness, and creative twists. The space and ambience are repeatedly praised for being chic yet intimate, with music and lighting contributing to a great vibe for dates, friends nights out, or office celebrations. Cocktails are a highlight, noted for originality and solid presentation, and the overall value and generous portions invite sharing across the table. The overall message across reviews is that Phillips Bar delivers a memorable dining experience, word of mouth ready, with guests already planning their next visit.
✨ Phillips Bar (Montreal) ✨
Okay but this spot?? So good. The menu has everything - hand rolls, maki, otsumami, taru taru, sarada, teishoku - & I tried a bit of it all (no regrets). Everything was super fresh, portions were perfect, & the service was fast + super friendly. The cocktails were not only so cute but actually amazing too 😋🍸
The whole vibe is chill & cozy - perfect for dinner with friends or a cute night out. 10/10 recommend, I'm already planning my next visit 💛
Super expérience, très bon service. Le tartare de boeuf incroyable, le meilleur que j'aie mangé de ma vie. La salade de mangue, haricots & morue : tout était excellent. Très bon cocktail également !
Sep 28, 2025
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Super belle découverte au centre-ville! Le bar a une ambiance chic mais détendue, parfaite autant pour un 5 à 7 que pour finir la soirée. Les cocktails sont travaillés & originaux (vraiment bien dosés, pas trop sucrés). Le service est attentionné sans être envahissant, on sent que l'équipe connaît ses produits. La musique & l'éclairage ajoutent vraiment au vibe. Je recommande autant pour une date que pour sortir entre amis.
I had a wonderful experience with my girlfriend, perfect spot & intimate ambiance for a 1:1 girls' night out. The team that hosted us was warm & made great recommendations, the cocktails were fantastic & original, & the cod, out of this world. Thank you for hosting us!
Absolutely beautiful interiors & perfect lighting. The food & cocktails were fabulous as well… perfect date night spot. Service was technically perfect but not very personable.
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!
When I discovered that the restaurant featured a fusion of Japanese cuisine crafted by Chef Lawrence Tomlinson, I knew I was in for a treat-& it certainly did not disappoint. The chef's creativity & innovative twists on high-quality ingredients resulted in a vibrant menu bursting with flavor. Each dish left me eager to inquire about the secret ingredient that elevated the flavors to an extraordinary level, yet I couldn't quite pinpoint it. I absolutely adored everything about this place! My only regret was not trying a cocktail, as the ones I saw being served looked simply irresistible. You will not be disappointed.
Aug 5, 2025
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Very nice place! The mango salad, salmon tartare & hand rolls all delicious.The cocktails also very good, as well as nice presentation. Very nice atmosphere in the restaurant. Would be great for date or work 5-7.
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.
Excellent quality fish & the hand rolls are delicious too! The cocktails are nice as well & the snacks are quite original & tasty. Space is cozy & gives off a speakeasy vibe.
May 19, 2025
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Je recommande fortement ce restaurant bar. Les cocktails & les plats sont succulent! Les mélange de saveurs & les accords wow!! Très chaleureux comme endroit. J'adopte ❤?
The food, vibes, & service at Phillips Bar were amazing. We came as a group of four & had such a great time. Cocktails arrived quickly, followed by a steady flow of food. One of the highlights was the crispy chicken skin with truffle mashed potato dip-absolutely delicious. I'd recommend choosing one or two items from each section of the menu. It was so fun having the table filled with different dishes & being able to mix & match flavors. After enjoying all the small plates, it was great to finish with the Teishoku-the hot service. We were lucky enough to try the snow crab on its last day of the season, & if it ever returns to the menu, it's a must-order.
