YAMA, which in Japanese means "mountain", paying homage to the restaurant's location on Rue de la Montagne, and the ancient belief that the mountain is at the heart of resources such as fresh water and necessary nutrients to well-being.
Designed with natural materials that draws inspiration from the mountainous regions explored during Chef Antonio Park's long journeys, YAMA will offer you a pan-Asian menu and cocktails designed to be sensory, elevated and special.
Yama offers a refined and vibrant dining experience with standout sushi, fresh flavors, and a polished atmosphere; the service is typically attentive and the cocktail program and breakfast are well received. Many visits praise the consistency of the food and the welcoming staff, making it a reliable choice for special meals or celebrations. Some reviews note that prices are high for the value and that service can be inconsistent or slow at times, especially during busy periods. Overall, Yama is frequently regarded as a top downtown option that can impress with its quality and ambiance, but potential guests should be prepared for premium pricing and occasional service quirks.
Came in to town from Buffalo for Game 4 & showed up to Yama after the game upon recommendation from a friend
Had a great time with some of the Habs fans there, but was shocked to see the despondent & arrogant attitude of the manager.
It was a busy night…the bartender & bus staff were doing a great job with the crowd but this floor manager was barely present in the room.
When he did show up, he would only concentrate on a few guests. He wasn't helping out the team at all. But what was more awkward is on more than one occasion he went behind the bar to talk down to the staff *in front* of everyone.
Ive never seen a floor manager so disconnected from what was happening
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May 19, 2026
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I am a regular at Yama make weekly visits & this spot is absolutely fantastic a huge shoutout to the manager Ben he is on the ball from someone who has worked in the restaurant industry for many years he knows exactly what he is doing, also David the bar tender is absolutely on the ball will be coming back weekly to this amazing restaurant. 🙌🙌🙌
WOW!
Quelle belle soirée!
Nous avons été à la dernière minute avant la partie d'hockey car nous avons eu du traffic en venant à Montréal. Les personnes avaient l'air débordé mais un gars avec des lunettes fumées (je présume être un manager) nous a accueilli & même servi pour être certain que l'on soit à temps pour la game d'hockey. poli, serviable, attentionné. Le barman qui a fait nos drinks (chapeau/lunette) était A1! Bon drink, bon vibe! Tellement, que j'y suis retourné après pour terminer la soirée. Belle ambiance & beaucoup de gens entraient après la game! Bartender étaient débordés mais encore le qui aidait même en arrière du bar. Il était partout, aidait même un grand groupe de 8 qui venait de s'installer l'autre côté du bar. Il a même gardé le sourire quand une bartender (grande blonde) lui parlait mal & l'insultait car elle n'arrivait clairement pas être efficace. Très professionel, il continuait a aidé & s'assurer que les gens étaient bien servi. S'il n'est pas manager, il faudrait qu'il le devienne. La nourriture était superbe, belle ambiance. J'y retournerai certain quand je reviendrai à Montréal!!! Bravo à l'équipe sauf...mais ça reste un 5*
Over-priced for what they serve.
Full of shards of shell in the oysters. Locals next to me left after receiving the menu with the prices stating they were ridiculous. I then had the displeasure of having a few local gentlemen sit next to my table & were obnoxiously loud conversing about money.
Scallop sauce was nice & buttery.
The chairs are very uncomfortable!
Une expérience exceptionnelle ! Le cadre est magnifique, la musique crée une ambiance cosy vraiment agréable. Le personnel a été formidable du début à la fin, & le manager était particulièrement attentionné & très gentil. J'ai adoré mon passage chez vous - merci pour ce moment parfait.
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Went at YAMA with my family. Ben was perfect, made us feel welcomed & went above & beyond to make sure we were enjoying our meals & our experience, just for that we will totally come back!! Food was delicious. Thank you!
Un immense merci à Monsieur Marin pour son service exceptionnel. Son professionnalisme, son attention aux détails & sa courtoisie ont rendu notre expérience vraiment remarquable.
Awesome experience last night! Atmosphere was incredible, service was excellent & the food was the pièce de résistance!
Simply a wonderful place for a great meal & great people!
Definitely will be back!
To Ben & Momo,
Thank you!
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We just had a fantastic meal at Yama.
From the service from Myron to the food we ordered, everything was delicious & the quality of the fish was superb.
Price to quality ratio is outstanding.
Will definately be coming back.
The hostess Sarah Al-Hajj is the greatest worker. She was so sweet & kind. I recommend this restaurant I loved my experience!!! 10/10. Beautiful. Lovely environment.
