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Phillips Bar
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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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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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Vandana
5.0

What an experience! Amazing food, drinks & atmosphere! While we only sampled a few menu items, everything from the drinks to the dessert was exceptional. Great value for the quality of the food. Can't wait to return!

Nov 28, 2025
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Susan
5.0

Great bar with such a welcoming atmosphere. The bartender was very friendly & made us some excellent drinks. The music & overall vibe of the place was great too!

Aug 2, 2025
on Google
Lisa
5.0

Food was delicious, drinks were 10/10. Highly recommend!

Jun 19, 2025
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Eva
5.0

10/10 experience & food. The drinks were really good too! & the staff was super friendly.

Apr 5, 2025
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Chloe
5.0

Everything about our evening was wonderful. The food, the drinks & the service. Reasonably priced & so fresh it was a delight. We even came back a second time in the same week. Special thanks to Yuri, the best host of the city.

Mar 29, 2025
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