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JaBistro, Toronto, ON

JaBistro

4.8
4.8
481 Reviews
CAN$51 and over
Japanese
JaBistro is a Japanese restaurant that is located in downtown Toronto, mere blocks away from Roy Thompson Hall and Nathan Phillips Square. The modern and sleek restaurant offers indoor as well as outdoor seating in the late spring and summer months. JaBistro is a contemporary space that is decorated with brick accent walls, booth style seating, sophisticated dim lighting and an oversized bar.

Guests of JaBistro enjoy the multitude of options available on the lengthy menu. Well-known choices include Salmon Oshizushi, Lobster Miso Soup, Kama, Ebi Oshizushi and Wagyu Oshizushi. The restaurant offers lunch, dinner along with an impressive list of wine and drinks.

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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 28 times today

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    CAN$51 and over
  • Cuisines
    Japanese, Asian, Sushi
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–2:00 pm Dinner Mon, Tue, Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Wed, Thu 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–12:00 am
  • Phone number
    (647) 748-0222
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Neighborhood
    Entertainment District
  • Cross street
    From University and Richdmond st., walk west past simcoe
  • Parking details
    2 parking lots are located across the street just after simcoe street underground. Surface level parking is available just west of duncan street (cash only) and in between richmond and queen street underground by Impark.
  • Public transit
    Steps away from Osgoode subway station
  • Additional
    Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wine

What 481 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Toronto / Ontario

    Japanese

  • Old Toronto

    Best Food

481 Reviews
  1. NicolaL

    Toronto

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Ja continues to deliver an outstanding dinner experience. The high quality of the food is matched only by the attention of the staff!

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  2. OpenTable Diner

    Toronto

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Jabistro is our go to place for celebrations. The high price is 100% worth it!

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  3. KimH

    Toronto

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 23, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Amazing fresh and delish sushi and service was perfect. The lobster miso is a must to start!

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  4. JCeat

    Toronto

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always a fantastic time dining here. We come here every year for my wifes birthday and the food always remains too notch. 😋

    JaBistroResponded on November 23, 2023

    Hi JCeat, thank you for your kind words! We're very happy to hear that your dining experience with us has consistently been fantastic! We truly appreciate your royalty and look forward to serving you and your wife again next year! 😊

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    Toronto

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    the food was amazing and scrumptious. the service was superb, everyone was very attentive and helpful. will definitely be coming back, it’s my favourite date spot.

    JaBistroResponded 7 days ago

    We're thrilled to hear that you had an amazing experience with us. It's wonderful to know that our food and service met your expectations. We can't wait to welcome you back soon!

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  6. Chris

    Toronto

    14 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on November 16, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Dinner with colleagues, excellent quality, food selection, interesting cocktails! Would definitely return!

    JaBistroResponded on November 17, 2023

    Thank you for your feedback. We are happy to hear that you enjoyed your experience at JaBistro! At Kinton Ramen, we take great pride in sourcing quality ingredients, and we hope that we will be able to continue to share our food with you. We look forward to welcoming you back at JaBistro.

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  7. daniellew

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    All dishes are outstanding, particularly the aburi mixed plate and the nigiri. JaBistro never disappoints.

    JaBistroResponded on November 13, 2023

    Hi daniellew, thank you for your glowing review! We are thrilled to hear you enjoyed your experience. Thank you for the compliments on our food. We look forward to welcoming you back again!

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  8. MLC5619

    Toronto

    23 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    23 reviews

    Dined on November 2, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience5
    Food was great…service was a bit slow…but I will go back.

    JaBistroResponded on November 9, 2023

    Hi! We really appreciate you taking the time to review your experience at JaBistro. We hope to see you back in our restaurant again soon!

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  9. HappyHasi

    London

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 30, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Very friendly service, extensive open sake list and the food was excellent!

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  10. MattB

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 27, 2023

    overall4food5service3ambience3
    Quite expensive but delicious fresh sashimi, drinks were better than expected.

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  11. OpenTable Diner

    Toronto

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 23, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    The staff were kind and well explained the food Unfortunately, the amount of food was not enough food

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  12. OpenTable Diner

    Toronto

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on October 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Such a delicious meal! Service was great and the ambience was perfect for our date night. We sat at the sushi bar and got to watch all of the skilled chefs prepare our meal. Highly recommend.

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  13. sergeit

    Toronto

    17 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on October 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    How effective are the reviews you read from people who visited the same place several times? To me they are of outmost importance, if they are honest, they monitor the heartbeat of the place, and reflect on any changes. It was probably tenth visit this year and despite some new faces, the quality of the experience is only getting better. Jabistro is the place where the wholistic experience is as vital as the individual components, the food, the service, the ambience, and of course the meticulous efficiency. The bartender's passion (for the mixology), evident in his sublime creations, is shared by the chefs and the rest of the staff. We didn't opt for the preset menu, though it is on our list, we started the lobster miso soup, an elegantly unique dish in all Toronto. Then we went for the large lobster sashimi platter, followed by the extra wagyu sushi, and a delight for the teens, fried chicken with a magic coleslaw salad. While freshest sashimi was expected, and wagyu was to die for, the chicken was greatest surprise with tenderness and overall pallet never tasted before. Once again - a sublime experience. The bartender we will miss, he is leaving for the new chic Neo Coffee Bar on Spadina to create nuvo-style Japanese cocktails (owned by the same Kinka Family), yet we will be back for that magic feeling that brings our family together. It is official now, Jabistro joined our family's short list of the "family" restaurants. Thank you Jabistro.

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  14. Bella

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We enjoyed our celebration at JaBistro. Amazing quality in food and service. Prix Frix menu was well designed to offer an enjoyable variety.

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  15. LisaO

    Chicago

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Exceptional !! Can’t say enough good things , food and team were just fabulous! Highly recommend the lobster miso .

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  16. Yvonne

    London

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on October 16, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience5
    The service from the only server in the restaurant was excellent however since she is the only one, she cannot get to refill water and offer further drinks often. Sashimi pieces was smaller than the normal size, fatty tuna has a fishy taste, the rice on the torched sushi was very thick so ratio not appropriate for the size. Dessert was excellent however the edible flowers were bitter so not a good experience. Sake was fresh tasting so excellent, scallops and salmon were very sweet, doesn't need soy at all. cheese dish was very good. Room for improvement.

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  17. Sahana

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Loved the food! I especially loved the generous fish on the sushi pieces

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  18. Paul

    Toronto

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 14, 2023

    overall4food3service4ambience3
    We have been to Ja Bistro a few times and it is not the cheapest place . But especially this time I found the smallest pieces of sashimi I have ever had and it almost felt that as if the main pieces were cut in half . I normally do not complain Re the price if the food is good and adequate. But this time I felt they are over prices for what they offer.

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  19. SarahK

    Toronto

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent quality and service. I would highly recommend Jabistro.

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  20. OpenTable Diner

    Toronto

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on October 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Friendly staff and absolutely delicious sushi. Love it.

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  21. ColbyW

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I came here with my girlfriend for our anniversary and I would come back here again. We both got the fixed price dinner and it was amazing. The amount and quality of food you get for the price is extremely worth it. The service is also amazing and I recommend the bar seats to view the chefs.

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  22. Erin

    Toronto

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent sushi and sake pairing, we enjoyed the prix fixe menu

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  23. Disappointed

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 5, 2023

    overall3food3service4ambience3
    The food was not as I expected. The sushi ordered was all seared on top which made everything taste the same. I was really disappointed but the service was pleasant.

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  24. TimothyJ

    Toronto

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on October 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had a wonderful meal with friends. This was my wife's first time eating sushi/sashimi and she loved it. The bar for another experience like this is set very high.

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  25. Nd4100

    Toronto

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on October 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food and service as always. Ja Bistro is a great place to entertain or just have a nice meal.

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  26. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Some of the best sushi I have had anywhere. The Akami, Chu-toro, and O-toro were out of this world good. The lobster miso soup was a great start to the meal. Sashimi appetizer was a great addition to the meal.

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  27. DebF

    Gloucestershire

    15 reviews

    4.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on September 27, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience3
    Fresh sushi, good service though the gentleman server seemed to have a smile pasted on his face. Disappointing was the very few choices of Maki or rolls, only one at $23. Overall I will return, however not for maki.

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  28. CarlD

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    My friend and I enjoyed our time. The staff were all professional and extremely friendly. The food was exemplary. Everything we had was fresh, and I will definitely come back again.

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  29. OpenTable Diner

    Toronto

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful service & food quality. Prix fix menu was chosen.

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  30. sergeit

    Toronto

    17 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on September 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    My first lunch, and the timing was important. Pre-set menu offers a great value, but we decided on a-la-cart to limit a number of courses. There really was no need, the food started arriving in 12 minutes, not bad when the place was 90% full. The wagyu aburi and uni were amazing; sashimi platter had 8-9 types of fish, you can see how fresh it was, melting in the mouth.. fresh wasabi and house special soy sauce, and sea salt, really enriched the flavor. We were done in 50 minutes, but took extra time to enjoy the cool atmosphere over the tea. Unlike in the evening, we had only one servant and she covered so much ground, always keeping eyes on the customers. Fantastic experience all together; thank you the Team!

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  31. OpenTable Diner

    Toronto

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The chef’s choice sushi set was amazing, so was the uni and fatty tuna sushi. We came to celebrate my wife’s birthday and we were not disappointed.

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  32. VincaJ

    Edinburgh

    11 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on September 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Outstanding food with great service. Some of the best sushi in Toronto. I come every year during TIFF at least twice. I lived in Japan, and this place is authentic and classy. Great place for a business dinner.

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  33. OpenTable Diner

    Ottawa

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Comida y servicio excelentes. La única pega es que habia bastante ruido en local.

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  34. Nico

    Toronto

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    From the moment we walked in and every moment in between our dinner, every staff member was friendly and attentive with refilling our water and replacing our used dishes for the next course. It was a special experience celebrating our anniversary at the same spot we dined at years ago and their wonderful service made it even more memorable. I highly recommend JaBistro and we will be back!

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  35. gpjg

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food and the service were both amazing. We got the prix fixe and it was plenty of food. The dessert was also excellent.

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  36. Jfoster

    Toronto

    6 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on September 2, 2023

    overall1food1service1ambience2
    Horrible experience. I never, ever write reviews but this was ridiculous. The only ok dish was the carpaccio. We brought our own wine (they offer corkage) and asked for the wine to be brought to our table 4 times, we ended up not getting it before our food was finished. We complained about the quality of 3 dishes and nothing was taken off the bill when we ate a bite of things. $450 bill. I would have had a better meal at an AYCE spot.

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  37. OpenTable Diner

    Cleveland

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing all around!! Literally one of the best meals I have ever had.

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  38. SusanS

    Atlantic Canada

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing food., perfect atmosphere. The best service !!!

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  39. becca

    Toronto

    5 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on August 25, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience4
    The food and sake are exceptional. The service was excellent, but slow getting our bill. The prices are high, but the food is worth every penny. I'm delighted they survived the pandemic and are still around because, although I can't afford to go often, I am thrilled to be able to go when I can.

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  40. Josh

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We were a party of six. Unanimously, the best sushis we’ve ever eaten. And the service was outstanding.

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Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
    • Contactless payment available
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace
    • Staff temperature check required

FAQs

You can order delivery directly from JaBistro using the Order Online button. JaBistro also offers delivery in partnership with Skip The Dishes and Uber Eats. JaBistro also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (647) 748-0222.

JaBistro is rated 4.8 stars by 481 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 28 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for JaBistro

222 Richmond St W, Toronto, ON M5V 1V6

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    From University and Richdmond st., walk west past simcoe
  • Neighborhood
    Entertainment District
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–2:00 pm Dinner Mon, Tue, Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Wed, Thu 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–12:00 am
  • Price
    CAN$51 and over
  • Cuisines
    Japanese, Asian, Sushi
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    2 parking lots are located across the street just after simcoe street underground. Surface level parking is available just west of duncan street (cash only) and in between richmond and queen street underground by Impark.
  • Public transit
    Steps away from Osgoode subway station
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wine
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