Sushi Ste-Catherine offers a generous all you can eat sushi experience with a wide variety and strong value for lunch, drawing praise for fast service and many fresh flavors. Food is described as fresh and flavorful with highlights like salmon and a broad selection of rolls, tempura and other dishes, though a few visits note inconsistent preparation and some items arriving cold or in small portions. Service quality is mixed, ranging from friendly, quick, and accommodating staff to slower, busier times where attentiveness suffers or management comes off as brusque. The atmosphere is often lively and busy, sometimes crowded or cramped during peak hours, and a few reviews mention chilly or uncomfortable indoor conditions or noise levels. While gluten free options can be limited and ordering experiences vary, the restaurant remains a frequent Montreal all you can eat sushi choice for many who value variety and price, with several calling it among the better options in the city despite occasional service and consistency drawbacks.
We waited 25-30 minutes for each dish, while guests who arrived later & ordered more were served faster. We asked for wasabi & ginger- the waitress promised to bring them, but never did. There were two of us, & each of us ordered from our phones, but then the manager Koden told me in a harsh tone that we'should have ordered from one phone, not several,' because'it makes their job harder,' even though this wasn't stated anywhere, & he treated me with condescension. The sushi itself was sloppy, with very little fish. When we asked why it didn't look like the picture, the waiter simply said,'The ingredients are the same, just different rolls.' One of our glasses arrived extremely sticky. No one warned us that payment was by credit card only, & they only told us this after we tried to pay, not even right before. At the end, when we were paying, we asked for the manager's name, & the waitress asked us to voice our complaints to her. When we refused, she began insisting & literally coaxing us to tell her, which made us feel very uncomfortable. After paying, the waitress also told me I forgot to leave a tip, which I find very inappropriate, especially after such service. However, I would like to say that they have delicious ice cream & unlimited drinks.
Horrible experience - i brought my wife here for her birthday - The manager tried gaslighting us telling us someone else was with us & left. I told them to check the cameras he said they couldn't see well - they eventually let us just pay out two bills but clearly scamming people
This has been our go to spot if my family wants an AYCE lunch.
*Pax: 3
*Price: for 3 pax I usually pay around $105 including taxes & tips for lunch AYCE.
*Reservation: none - we never needed to make reservations for all of our lunch visits here.
*Date: We often go here, but the latest was January 11, 2026
*Service: lunch time
There is a wide variety of choices for lunch even though it is priced at around $26 including ice cream & drinks. You really get the most for your money.
Food: we love the sushies. There is a good proportion between the fillings & rice. Disclaimer though that we only eat cooked sushi because I have a very sensitive stomach. We also love tempuras, beef teriyaki, ramens etc. There's just too many options. The salmon teriyaki was really good too! We never had a bad experience with the food so it is definitely 5 stars.
Service: Staff were nice, quick & professional. Very few of them may not smile at all but I don't expect them too since they, like us gets tired so I am okay with it. Sometimes the service is not quick if there are a lot of customers which of course is understandable. 5 stars for the service.
Price: We always get our money's worth whenever we dine here especially for the lunch AYCE. There is just a lot of choices for everyone.
Atmosphere: It can get too crowded or feel like the space is cramped during lunch rush hence the 4 stars but still worth the price for us.
Female washroom: Clean! I always include this in my reviews because I think it is necessary. Their washroom is clean & without foul smell. I don't know about the men's washroom truly but my husband said it is'okay'.
Overall, I stand by 5 star across 2 aspects & 4 stars for atmosphere since it is what my family & I experienced for the last 3 recent visits (Dec 2025 & Jan 2026) we made to the restaurant. I highly recommend it to anyone who wants an AYCE sushi + asian food. Mind you that this is a less than $30 AYCE (lunch) so manage your expectations well. Also, in our group we always come in with all of us dining AYCE as it less complicates things.
Again this rating is based on 3 pax only. From what I understand, you can only use one phone - maybe 2 max when placing an order via your phone thru a qr code. So that maybe for a large group.
Food was delicious, service very accomadating during the time I was there (around noon). The atmosphere felt slightly crowded, but it didn't cause any issues.
Jan 9, 2026
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the quality is very low, all the rolls are the same .. the way they present it to you makes it look different but in the end its always the same roll.
its very cold inside, all the customers are wearing their coat ..where's the manager ? the heating is off in this restaurant
We were disappointed with this all you can eat sushi place. To start, this place is good if you only like salmon or imitation crab in your sushi, & not very much of it, as the rolls were mainly rice & veggies, & they did not offer tuna or other types of fish in the rolls. In addition, they have very few options without gluten, so my wife & kids were very limited. The waitress was nice & tried to be accommodating, but unfortunately some of the options she suggested as gluten free did have bread crumbs sauces with gluten. Well, it is unfortunate but we did not enjoy it.
If the operator doesn't welcome its client to wait for seat inside this restaurant then you should print it out & put it in front of the door instead of tell us arrogantly while we are ready to seat. Honestly? it's crazy that it's -20c outside & you don't want your customers to wait inside
the best sushi in montreal! It's so affordable & everything is delicious. there are so many options on the menu & everything is always a hit. this place is a must!
