Reviews describe Yubari as a stylish, intimate Japanese restaurant in Montreal's Old Port with a refined vibe, low lighting, and a DJ that adds a lounge energy without overpowering conversations. The food is consistently praised for freshness and presentation, with favorites including sushi, sashimi, wagyu dishes, and creative specials, along with standout cocktails and a lunch menu that offers good value for the quality. Service is often described as attentive and friendly, though some visits note inconsistent experiences, tight pacing or overbooking, occasional rude interactions, and prices that can feel steep. Overall, Yubari is seen as a high end, versatile dining destination ideal for celebrations, dates, or a chic night out, delivering strong food and atmosphere even if a few visits diverge in service or value.
Went for ladies night. Ladies eat free, we just have to pay for our drink. Me & my girls were so excited for this, expecting to pay a bill of about 22$ (which is the price of the drink) plus tip. We were even considering tipping over 20% because the whole thing was so cheap. But when the waitress came to us, she told us that if we came on a regular day our food would've actually cost us about 80 dollars & so we should tip her on that amount instead. We were so confused & didn't really understand how to respond to that situation & we just caved in because saying no was making us feel cheap. But we should've never had been made to feel that way. If our bill is 22$, we tip on that amount not on what the bill could've been. It is the restaurant's policy so I don't understand what made the waitress think this was okay. This basically doubled our bill & the waitress made a tip higher than what our bill was. Ridiculous. Will not be returning.
The food was very mediocre. Portions were very little & grossly overpriced. The atmosphere could have made up for it if our server didn't ruin that for us as well. We came here for our friend's birthday yesterday, & what started off as a great night ended in frustration & anger.
The service was nothing to write home about, the most notable thing was another server coming to check on if everything was okay. We were sat (not even by our main server), the food & drinks were served, & that was literally it.
However, at the end of the night, our server found it fitting to put the burden of'paying her salary' on us despite her basic service. My friend, the birthday girl, paid first & didn't tip. We're not from Montreal so we're not familiar with the tipping culture here. Where i'm from we only tip if there was something spectacular about the service, & like i said, there was absolutely nothing that stood out. The server saw that she didn't tip, asked if anything was wrong with the service, my friend said no, then the server proceeded to say something along the lines of'oh i was wondering why you didn't tip.' After she was met with silence, she then said'you know tips are how i make my salary right?' &'so i basically just worked for free, cool.' Mind you, the rest of the table (3/4 people, including me) tipped.
I decided to confront her about the passive aggression & how that's not an appropriate way to talk to anyone let alone a customer. She maintained that she was not being passive aggressive, that she was simply letting us know how things are for her. I also maintained my stance that she was passive aggressive & that was not okay, especially knowing that today is a special day for our friend. Once everybody paid, she then threw out another passive aggressive'happy birthday!' to which i responded'no thank you' on behalf of my friend & left the restaurant.
To put it plainly, this was a rubbish experience & if i could give it 0 stars i would. I don't leave reviews of anywhere much but this situation brought a lot of anger to all of us, especially on a day where we're supposed to be celebrating.
Edit: I just remembered she also told us it was mandatory to tip in Quebec (which i now know is a lie). When my friend asked'so why isn't it included on the bill' she seemed to not have an answer. This was such a poor experience.
May 13, 2026
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Beautiful food in a beautiful atmosphere. Lovely selection of food & drinks all the way from apps to mains. Thank you for an exquisite experience in the old port.
The restaurant & ambiance is beautiful! But, the prices are WAY too high for the quality of sushi & portion sizes you get. Drinks also very expensive. You go for the experience, not expecting to eat the best sushi of your life.
Restaurant is so beautiful inside, & the food & cocktails were amazing. I got a p⭐? martini & it was 10/10. But the only thing was that we had to wait over an hour to be seated. We had a reservation for 9pm & we were only seated at 10:13. Usually when restaurants make u wait a while when u had a reservation they accommodate you with some free drinks or maybe even finger food to eat but we ended up just waiting the whole hour without no one updating us at all.
Mar 28, 2026
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Amazing service, food & ambiance. We went there for an important celebration, & we were treated with warmth, generosity & care. Free drinks & desserts were incredible, & a testament to the restaurant's thoughtfulness.
We were glad we created time, in our busy lives, & decided to come here. We will come back!
This Japanese restaurant offers an excellent dining experience overall. The food was outstanding - the lobster pasta was honestly one of the best I've ever had, the maki selection was delicious, & the drinks were equally impressive. The space itself is beautiful & creates a great atmosphere for a night out.
However, service felt slightly uneven during our visit. We were celebrating a birthday, & while expectations don't need to be extravagant, nothing was acknowledged or offered, which felt like a missed opportunity in a restaurant of this level.
Additionally, one of the manager appeared to focus most of their attention on what seemed to be VIP guests, spending a large portion of the evening conversing with one table at the bar next to our table & could only hear their conversation the whole time.
That said, the quality of the food & ambiance remain exceptional, & with more consistent attention to all guests, the overall experience could truly match the level of the cuisine.
the receptionist is extremely rude, she dropped my friends phone, she was giving us attitude while waiting for our table (for 45m) even with a rsvp. our waitress forgot about us multiple times (drinks & dessert) we had to remind her. besides that the food is good
The ambience & decor was stunning. The service was very attentive & unhurried. Our server (also the bartender) had great suggestions & the drinks were amazing
Food was presented beautifully & delicious - sashimi premium platter was second to none
Only minor criticism - duck fried rice was too salty.
Feb 6, 2026
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I came here with my boyfriend for the second time after having a disappointing experience, & it was amazing, the service was great, we got treated well with hospitality by the hostess, the waitress, the runners & the manager. The whole team was supper great, after hearing about our first experience. The manager made sure that our second time at yubari was a night to remember, & he most certainly was right! The food was supper good, I definitely recommend the sushi experience.The new drink menu is 100 times better than the old one. We tried 4 different signature cocktails & every single cocktail was simply amazing & paired well with what we ate.
We are super glad we went back, & thanks to the amazing service, we will most definitely be back very soon !
Place vraiment médiocre & prix complètement exorbitant. Nous y étions pour la fête de deux amies. Réservation a 9h30, premièrement ca prix 30 minutes avoir seulement notre premier verre. Nous avons commandé la nourriture en même temps que les drinks, pour finalement avoir nos verres a 10h & manger a 10h30, 1h plus tard après avoir commandé. La serveuse a oublié ( oui oui, oublié) de demander la commande de nourriture à une des invités, donc nous avons tous nos plats & elle n'avait même pas prit sa commande, donc rien a manger. Nous avons du retourner un des sushis a cause qu'il avait un arrière goût atroce au point de même pas être capable d'avaler la bouchée. Les dumplings étaient pas assez cuit. D'ailleurs, je les ait commandé en meme temps que tout le monde & j'ai reçu mon assiette lorsque tout le monde avait fini de manger. Sushi que tu peux retrouver au sushi shop pour 4x moins chères. Nous devons courir après la serveuse constamment. Au point qu'il ont déposé le gâteau que nous avons apporté sur la table aucun ustensiles aucune assiette, rien pour le couper. Au bout de 15 minutes on s'est tanné & nous avons du nous lever de la table (parce que la serveuse venait a aucun moment) pour aller demander des outils pour couper & manger le gateau. Je déconseille à tous pour non seulement le service qui est inexistant lorsqu'on prend en considération le prix sans bon sens du menu, mais non seulement pour la qualité médiocre du poisson ainsi que de la cuisson des dumplings.
Incredible food & drinks, music was great, ambience was amazing i have nothing negative to say about this place. Probably the best discovery of the year. Ariel's service was impeccable, so sweet & caring of our time there. I'm impressed
Dec 13, 2025
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Alexia was absolutely amazing. She was attentive, patient, & provided our group with exceptional service. The food was amazing, but Alexia really made the experience a 10/10, being sure to explain every dish & drink. Thank you for such an incredible experience. We will definitely be back when we visit Montreal again.
Amazing gem inside the St Paul hotel. Food was perfect for sharing, music was on point, & drinks were absolutely top notch. Lena & Pat were rock stars at the bar, with exceptional service. Instantly one of my go to places in Montreal!
Alexia was absolutely fantastic. She was attentive & going above & beyond given that our reservation was close to the kitchen closing. Her attitude made us want to come back when we visit Montreal again. She is an amazing waitress & person, making sure to make us satisfied with every single dish & drink, explaining drinks that were hard to understand.
Thank you Alexia, again for an incredibly memorable experience for my friend's birthday.
Last week, I had my networking event at Yubari which was exceptional. The guests, alongside myself, loved the food & were really pleased by the drinks & the service that the staff offered during our event.
The service during the night was perfect: super attentive, kind & quick. I was also very lucky to work with Tristan, the event manager, during the planning of the event who was super responsive during our email exchanges & was super helpful in making our event a success. Big thanks to Tristan & his team for making the night run so smoothly & ensuring everything was perfect from start to finish.
Nonetheless, my guests & I were super pleased with the food, the drinks, the ambiance, & the service we were given during the planning of the event, as well as during the event itself. I had so many guests throughout & after the night tell me how much they loved the venue, the food & the drinks. If you're planning an event, I highly recommend Yubari! Tristan & his team made the whole process so easy, & your guests will definitely be impressed by the whole experience!
