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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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Review Summary

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.
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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
on Google

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
on Google

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
on Google

Fresh & delicious. Quality shushi

Apr 22, 2025
on Google

Amazing new spot in the downtown area. The space is really beautiful & gives intimate vibes. The food was delicious & the service was top quality. Will definitely be back very soon!

Apr 9, 2025
on Google