Sora 45 offers breathtaking views of Montreal from the top floor, often described as the highlight, especially at sunset, with a chic, relaxed vibe and a menu that shifts from coffee and pastries by day to inventive cocktails and small plates by night. Reviewers consistently praise the cocktails for their craft and originality, the atmosphere for being inviting and lively, and the staff for friendliness and attentiveness, though a few note occasional service hiccups and pricing that makes the food portions seem small for the cost. The location can be a bit tricky to find and access involves elevators and clear signage, but once inside the panorama and the varied seating areas make it easy to linger or study, while crowds can mean long waits and audible buzz during peak times. Coffee gets mixed marks, with standout mocha and cafe vibes in some reports, but occasional cold drinks and daytime cafe experiences that miss the mark in others. Overall, Sora 45 is often described as a must visit for the view and cocktails, a place to enjoy a date or after work drinks, with the sunset experience repeatedly singled out as unforgettable, and the drinks and ambience frequently highlighted as the main draws even when the food is secondary.
Amazing views, but it soooo crowded so beware & u need 2 elevators to get there. The prices are super normal for a cafe, the london fog was really good!
Très agréable. Ce speak easy est super. Nourriture excellente, drinks bien équilibrée & service impeccable. Continuez votre bon travail, j'ai adoré ma st valentin
Feb 20, 2025
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Attentive service, not much of a food menu though. Enjoyed the rolls, though the brioche was a bit too bready. Enjoyed my Honeydew & Bonsai Punch. Great view of the city.
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 $5 extra per order. This is insane. They're serving sashimi & you have to pay for the wasabi?! It wasn't even a generous portion either, maybe half a teaspoon. It's crazy to charge for this most basic thing for sashimi. - Ponzu sauce for the sushi? Seriously? Even then we had to ask for more because they only brought one small dish with maybe one teaspoon of it for all four of us. - They need to talk to their wait staff about wearing cologne/perfume. Waiter wore way too much & you could virtually taste it in the air when he was around. - Menu is very short & limited. We ordered maybe 70% of the menu. Would we come back? More than likely not. Just the fact that they are charging for the wasabi on a sashimi platter shows they have no understanding of Japanese cuisine & the role wasabi plays in it. They need to re-evaluate a few things.
Nov 23, 2024
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We had the the best experience! We work in the building & have tried all the 5-7, but this is by far the best one. One of best espresso martinis in the city! & on top of all of this, out waitress Alia, such a cool chick! Amazing service & drinks. Will be back for sure!
J'ai été deux fois au SORA45. La première fois, c'était pour une soirée jeudi 5 @ 7. L'ambiance était vraiment cool : il y avait un DJ, & les cocktails n'étaient vraiment pas chers (martini espresso à 10$ on aime). En plus, on est arrivés vers 6h, donc on a pu profiter du coucher de soleil - c'était magnifique. La vue sur toute la ville est incroyable, & le décor aussi. Ils ont fait en sorte que tu puisses profiter de la vu peu importe ou tu t'assoies dans le restaurant. Après ça, je me suis dit que j'essaierais bien d'y aller pour manger. Donc on est retournés un vendredi soir, avec mes amis. Les prix étaient beaucoup plus élevées. Mon amie a pris le cocktail tangerine, apparemment le meilleur cocktail qu'elle avait bu de sa vie ! Niveau carte des vins, très complete, beaucoup de choix mais très peu de choix en dessous de 100$. Pour le repas, on a commandé pas mal de trucs. On a bien mangé, on était quand même rassasiés. La qualité est la, les produits sont frais, mais est-ce que c'était les meilleurs sushis de ma vie ? Non. Donc, la bouffe est bonne oui mais faut être prêt à payer pour l'expérience & le cadre. Louis, Carl, & Andrew ont été des hôtes incroyables & ça a vraiment élevé notre expérience. Merci pour la soirée!
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.
Oct 31, 2024
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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...
Came three weeks ago & absolutely adored the food & views. Carl & André helped curate a great experience for my wife & I at the bar with their cocktails! Only downside was the sun kept shining in my eyes, but Carl gave me sunglasses & I was good to go!
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Ceci savere etre une critique positive, j'avais de grandes attentes envers cet endroit, puisque le tout semblait superbe sur les réseaux sociaux Nous arrivons là-bas & sommes placés dans une allée un peu perdu . On attend au moins 10 minutes pour avoir un simple verre d'eau, le serveur ne semble pas parler français, mais cela nous importe peu 15 autres minutes secoulennt avant qu'ils viennent nous demander ce que nous allons boire . Cela aurait pris un autre 20 minutes avant de recevoir nos cocktails lorsqu'il nous a apporté nos breuvages. Nous nous sommes dit qu'il nous ouvrirait & avons immédiatement demandé la facture qui a tardé encore un autre 10 minutes . Le tout aura pris plus d'une heure pour un simple cocktail, nous voulions faire la fête & boire & aurions pu dépenser beaucoup plus d'argent, les cocktails étaient absolument délicieux & la vue spectaculaire Mais nous nous sommes découragés & sommes devenus très impatients. Pour cette raison, on ne pense pas y retourner .
Ok for sushi lover it was one of the best sushi I've tasted cocktail are next level the refine taste is amazing il you like original cocktails fresh sushi & amazing view of downtown well it the place to go, to staff was great too
A great restaurant located at Place Ville Marie, with amazing views! The food was okay, not the greatest food, & the cocktails were made good, recommended by a passionate bartender.
AMAZING experience we started at the Terrace Rose Orange, nice wine list & appetizers, ambience was so exceptionally unique because of the view on the 44th floor of Place Ville Marie the sofas comfy & clean & the service was the best! We went to Sora 45 for Sushi & sake, really fresh & haute cuisine sushi & the selection of saké was great, again the service is very classy. They explain everything they bring you. What a great experience! I recommend!!
