Sushi Hidden Fish is dedicated to the creation of authentic Japanese cuisine here in Montreal. As the one and only Kaiseki Omakase, we are committed to offering you the best experience in our restaurant.
Kaiseki Omakase is an art form that we here at Sushi Hidden Fish are excited to bring to this corner of the world. We currently offer take out options catered to your needs, and they’re sure to exceed your expectations! We can’t wait to greet you in person when it’s safe to do so.
Reviews for Sushi Hidden Fish consistently highlight superb freshness, precise preparation, and beautifully presented dishes that combine classic nigiri and sashimi with inventive, non traditional rolls; the atmosphere is refined and intimate, the bar offers a standout vibe, and the service is attentive and knowledgeable, creating an experience that many diners feel justifies the price and invites a return visit.
Best Sushi we've had in Montreal! Every bite is heaven & the staff are tremendous. Since our first visit in the summer of 2022 they have added an additional dining room/bar on the upper level, which we loved.
Jan 3, 2024
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This was my second time going to Hidden Fish. After I got home from this recent visit I left a review with Libero (online reservation company Hidden Fish uses) & did not get any response from the restaurant to my complaint. So I will repeat it here. First off I will state the good. The restaurant put us at a very nice table after I mentioned one person in my party had mobility issues & was immunocompromised. Secondly, the hostesses & wait staff overall were friendly & polite. Thirdly, although the quality was fine & we enjoyed our meal it was not as good as the first time we went (in the fall) which absolutely blew our minds. In the fall we only had a la carte nigiri. A lot had to do with size of the nigiri & selection you get with the Chef's Choice. The size of the Nigiri for the Chef's Choice is about a third smaller than the Nigiri a la carte. So if you have the funds I would opt for the a la carte Nigiri. I would say you'll spend more (perhaps ~ $1 more per piece) this way but enjoyment level will be elevated substantially. Of course the more expensive the nigiri the better it is. Also I found the maki had mostly rice & little fish. This included the eel & the albacore. The Oro King maki was good with more fish. We ordered the Premium Sashimi; Chef's Choice Nigiri; several maki; additional nigiri plus drinks; the total bill with tax & tip was ~ $750 for 4 people (which included a total of 84 pieces; 3 mocktails & 1 cocktail). The big issue is we were cheated. Our very last order was Oro King Nigiri & O Toro Nigiri (one of the most expensive nigiri). We saved the best for last. Those are our favourites particularly the O Toro. Note that the waiter takes the order but another person serves all the plates & points out the name of each piece of fish. This "naming" woman looks very serious with microphone attached to her head & a demeanor befitting an army sergeant. She named every piece of fish (with military precision) for every plate & platter that came out. We had the O Toro in our Premium Sashimi & which was pointed out & named. So we had all seen what it looked like. Yet when we ordered another O Toro nigiri it was not O Toro it was Chutoro (fatty tuna vs medium tuna). We ate it & didn't say anything. I like Chutoro & it was good but it wasn't what we ordered & of course there is a difference in price with O Toro being more expensive. Also the O Toro along with salmon are the fish that I could identify easily even before this meal. When the bill came I saw I was charged for O Toro not Chutoro (which is what we were given). Up to this point everyone enjoyed the meal. It was New Year's Eve. Why make a fuss? But when I got home I thought about it & thought WHY would they do this? The chef may have made a mistake with the order (although I find that hard to believe since they are professionals) But the server (who knew her fish) pointed to it & said it was O Toro when it wasn't (when she had named it correctly in the Premium Sashimi just minutes ago). So that was a flat out lie. Note that the restaurant was not busy at all. She was not pressed for time or stressed. So of course this has now put a damper over the whole experience. If you are like me I don't like to be cheated or lied to. It made me wonder if other fish was given to us which weren't what she said they were? So what do I think about Hidden Fish? I am truly very disappointed in an establishment that thinks it's okay to cheat or pull a fast one over their customers.
Outstanding sushi with even better preparation! I love sushi & travel a bunch, this place is my favorite! Go see Wilson!!- he is very knowledgeable about their sushi, & usually has some off-menu choices - you should just keep saying Yes to whatever he recommends. Oh & he is an ace mixologist too, so while he is setting you up with some of the finest sushi in North America, he will keep you hydrated with some outstanding sushi & beverage pairings. They opened an extra space upstairs with an additional small cozy bar. If you can catch him up there & sit at the bar, you will have a most excellent sushi experience!
& our server, Matthew was not only knowledgeable but appreciative of creating an experience that was all joy, no pretension & made the evening that much more fantastic.
Definitely where to go for an all around fabulous sushi & dining experience.
Very very very slow, we were there about 2.5 hours & got three sushi dishes. Our first didn't arrive until nearly an hour after we ordered it. They were somewhat apologetic but things didn't actually speed up. They did give us your last dish for free though, but by then we were already trying to leave, & it was about 2 hours since we had ordered it. The food was fine, not worth the price though.
Bit disappointed in quality of food. This is my second time here & first time was far superior. Perhaps the Master Chef was not present. Anyways the biggest disappointment was that I was given Chutoro when I ordered & paid for Otoro. For me a dishonest move by chef & server who named every piece of fish that came out on the dish & pointed to it & said it was Otoro. I didn't say anything & that is my fault too but really you rely on all the staff to be honest when you are spending hundreds of dollars on a meal. I spent almost $800 for 4 people (with only one cocktail) in total. So in the greater scheme of things spending $30 on a dish is not going to break the bank but it does give me pause as to whether I can trust this establishment & return again. It's too bad it was last dish we had too & my last bite.
All was great - the food especially. Small bits to pick :
- we weren't asked to use the coat check so had to stack coats on chairs. Not a problem but not ideal.
- one of the ordered dishes (sunny side) came very late so we couldn't enjoy it with the rest of the meal. If it was going to take a long time to make I wish we were warned about it.
Great food, quality is outstanding, however the overall experience was very frustrating. We wait more than 1 hour for our food after ordering. Some dishes came 30-40min apart even being ordered at the same time. Serving is general was very messy & slow. We saw the restaurant was still taking delivery app orders, even though they were clearly not prepared to handle not even the lounge demand, which shows the focus on volume over quality. I loved the food, however, I don't think I will be coming back due this bad experience.
The food is excellent. I just don't think waiting 37 minutes to get the next dish is acceptable. I don't remember the last time dinner took 3 hours. It was endless waiting
