Sora 45 offers a memorable experience with a breathtaking panoramic view of Montreal from the top floor, especially at sunset, paired with a chic ambiance and attentive service. The cocktail program earns high marks for creativity and quality, while the food is tasty but portions can be small and prices can feel a bit steep. The atmosphere ranges from cozy and refined to lively, and seating can be limited or crowded, with some noise that can make work or conversations challenging. Overall, the venue is highlighted as a must see for the view and for drinks, with a welcoming staff and an ambiance that works for dates as well as casual outings.
Sora 45 was recommended to us by a bartender from one of North America's top cocktail bars-her personal favorite spot in the city. That alone speaks volumes about just how special this place is.
From the moment you walk in, you're met with an incredible team that's as welcoming as they are passionate. The drinks? Somehow even better.
If you're looking for an unforgettable cocktail experience in Montreal, Sora 45 is it. Calling it now that this will be in the top 50 cocktail bars in North America before you know it.
I would really say come here only for the vibes & drinks. Although the food they serve are very good, they won't fill you up, so this is definitely more of a bar & finger food type of place. Kinda forgot to take a picture of the ribs we got because it took us a drink & a half for us to get them. It wasn't as expected, it was mostly bone with some meat. Overall, really nice place. Just don't come expecting the food to fill you up with the drinks
Feb 22, 2025
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Très agréable. Ce speak easy est super. Nourriture excellente, drinks bien équilibrée & service impeccable. Continuez votre bon travail, j'ai adoré ma st valentin
Group of 4 out for dinner. The good: - Drinks were well made - Food in general was tasty - Fish is very fresh - Calm environment with nice city views - Waiter was attentive The bad: - Layout is a bit awkward - Our table was next to the bathrooms. There was a lineup at one point & we had ppl standing right next to our table while the rest of the restaurant was virtually empty. - Speaking of the bathroom, it was filthy. - Maki rolls were not well made. Kept falling apart when picking them up. - Wasabi was a $5 extra per order. This is insane. They're serving sashimi & you have to pay for the wasabi?! It wasn't even a generous portion either, maybe half a teaspoon. It's crazy to charge for this most basic thing for sashimi. - Ponzu sauce for the sushi? Seriously? Even then we had to ask for more because they only brought one small dish with maybe one teaspoon of it for all four of us. - They need to talk to their wait staff about wearing cologne/perfume. Waiter wore way too much & you could virtually taste it in the air when he was around. - Menu is very short & limited. We ordered maybe 70% of the menu. Would we come back? More than likely not. Just the fact that they are charging for the wasabi on a sashimi platter shows they have no understanding of Japanese cuisine & the role wasabi plays in it. They need to re-evaluate a few things.
We had the the best experience! We work in the building & have tried all the 5-7, but this is by far the best one. One of best espresso martinis in the city! & on top of all of this, out waitress Alia, such a cool chick! Amazing service & drinks. Will be back for sure!
Awesome restaurant. Ordered Nigiris (1 salmon, 1 tuna) & Makis (spicy salmon) + drinks- all delicious. Keep in mind: This isn't Hidden Fish (IYKYK).You go to Sora 45 for the drinks/view/vibe/location. Also, get real: you're paying for PVM rent but where else can you enjoy a beautiful sunset while having good drinks+sushis with THE best view of downtown MTL? So put on a nice suit/dress & enjoy your time with some friends. Overall: good & welcoming service.
Wonderful drinks! They make a Canadian version of Caipirinha (a typical Brazilian drink) & as a Brazilian I can say that it is delicious, although different from the original 😂 Incredible, impeccable service. Nice, calm atmosphere, pleasant music... I will definitely be back again...
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This is a pseudo-Japanese restaurant owned & run by some Canadians who might not have even been to Japan, in spite of its name & deco. I did not see a single Asian face on the staff. This probably should tell you how genuine their Japanese food is. The food came with nice decorations in small portions but did not taste Japanese, without even being accompanied by wasabi & soya sauce. When we requested these condiments, the waiter asked for 5$ for a ¼ pea-sized portion of wasabi & another $5 for some ginger. Funny. The restaurant should really be called a bar because most customers (10 or so) there were just having a drink. They were probably working in the building & had a happy hour after work. Only 3-4 tables of guests were dinner guests. 90% of the tables were empty all evening. Some rather loud music was playing; this was annoying, as we just wanted a quiet dinner & to have some conversation. Although, in theory, on the 45th floor above, we should have a nice view of Mont Royal & St. Laurent River, the view was spoiled by construction cranes nearby & by the ugly white roofs of the building next to 1 Place Ville-Marie. It is a total disappointment for us. Those positive reviews were probably written by the owner's friends, by companies doing it for a profit, or even by AI. In all fairness, the service was good, & the waiters were friendly.
If you have taste plate for dîne dinning, drinks at eleveted of 45th floor, Sora is place for you. 360 ° beautiful views of Montreal, excellent service & Asian cuisine tailored to the best! With amazing selection of drinks to drive in. Refined, elegant & modern - looking to host high end party, special event, Sora is the place!
love this place ! everything from the cocktails, the food, the atmosphere & obviously the amazing view. the entire staff is extremely friendly & it really adds to the experience. Carl is really knowledgeable & made us feel comfortable, engaging us in conversation, asking what we like & what we don't like & proposed some drinks based on our tastes. it would be easy for a place like this to be ruined by rude staff but that is absolutely not the case. best drinks & sushi in Montreal !
