Holiday Parties at RYU Sushi Montreal

December fills up fast. The teams and companies that end up at RYU for their holiday party are the ones who moved early and chose well. A holiday party here looks nothing like the banquet hall version. The room is yours. The menu is curated. The sake list is private import. And people actually talk about the food on the way home, which is the bar every holiday party should be clearing.

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Frequently Booked for Holiday Parties

Showers at RYU take different shapes depending on the group. The kitchen and events team build around the format that fits.

Office Holiday Parties

The office holiday party has a reputation it doesn't need to have. At RYU, the format does the work that most holiday parties rely on decorations and open bars to do. A room that's genuinely impressive, food that creates real conversation, and a level of service that makes everyone feel like the company actually tried.

Company Dinners and Team Celebrations

A company dinner at RYU signals something. It says the leadership chose a meal over a venue, quality over formula. The chef-curated tasting menu removes every logistical burden from whoever organized the evening. No one deliberates over a menu. The courses come. The team eats well and, more often than not, stays longer than expected.

End-of-Year Team Dinners

The smaller, more deliberate version of the holiday party. A team of ten or fifteen, a private room, and a progression of dishes that keeps the table focused without being formal. End-of-year dinners at RYU tend to have a different energy than the full-company version. The intimacy of RYU Peel suits this format particularly well.

Client and Partner Holiday Meals

Taking a key client or partner out for a holiday meal at RYU communicates more than goodwill. The omakase format, in particular, is the kind of experience that clients don't take for granted. It's not a dinner they've had before, and it's not one they'll forget quickly.
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Find the Right RYU Location for Your Holiday Party

The season calls for a setting that matches the weight of the occasion. We host your year-end milestones in spaces that feel personal and intentional.

PEEL

1474 Peel Street, steps from Metro Peel in the Mile Carre Dore. The room makes an impression immediately: warm wood, a long sushi counter, considered lighting that manages to feel festive without trying. A full buyout puts the entire space in the hands of the holiday group.

Address: 1474 Peel Street, Montreal

Ideal for: End-of-year team dinners, client holiday meals, smaller company celebrations

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GRIFFINTOWN

Richmond Street, Griffintown. The space has real volume and a bar program worth arriving early for. The seasonal terrace is a bonus for mild December evenings. Full buyout capacity reaches 120 guests, making RYU Griffintown the right room for office holiday parties, company-wide dinners, and multi-team celebrations that need space to function as a proper event. 

Address: Richmond Street, Griffintown, Montreal

Full buyout capacity: up to 120 guests

Ideal for: Office holiday parties, full company dinners, large team celebrations

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Holiday Party Dining Experience

The culinary foundation at both locations is sustainably sourced, Ocean Wise-certified seafood and classical Japanese technique. For holiday parties, the team works closely with the organizer to build a menu that handles a diverse group, moves efficiently for a larger headcount, and still delivers the quality that makes RYU worth booking in the first place.

Chef-Curated Tasting Menu

A multi-course tasting menu designed specifically for the group. The culinary team builds around the headcount, dietary requirements, and the energy of the evening. Holiday party groups respond well to the tasting menu format because it eliminates the chaos of individual ordering across a large table and replaces it with a shared progression of courses that the whole room experiences together.

Omakase for Holiday Celebrations

For holiday parties where the food is the event rather than the backdrop, RYU's omakase at $150 per person delivers a chef-led progression that gives the group something to talk about long after the night ends. Fresh, seasonal fish at its peak. Nigiri formed at the counter with precision and quiet intention. Composed dishes that use the full depth of the kitchen.

Sake and Beverage Pairings

RYU's private import sake list is exclusive to both locations and unavailable elsewhere in the city. A sake pairing at $90 per person runs alongside the tasting menu with selections that shift as the food shifts, from lighter, more delicate pours early in the progression through to richer options that accompany the more composed dishes. The bar at both locations also runs a full cocktail program, designed to complement the food rather than distract from it.

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How Holiday Party Planning Works at RYU

1. Share the Event Basics

Use the inquiry form to send the key details: company name, preferred location, date, time window, guest count, and the type of holiday event. Note any dietary restrictions upfront. Flag whether omakase or a sake pairing is of interest.

2. We Shape the Menu and Format

The events team reviews the inquiry and returns with menu options suited to the group size and occasion. The culinary team handles the tasting menu composition based on dietary notes and headcount. If omakase is on the table, they'll confirm how it works for the group and walk through the per-person structure.

3. Confirm the Final Details

Once the format is agreed, the team confirms the booking, locks in the guest count, and notes any remaining requirements. On the night, attentive service and a kitchen that knows the brief take care of everything from arrival to the last course. The organizer's job is done well before the holiday party starts.

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • Yes. Both RYU Peel and RYU Griffintown accommodate holiday parties. Peel suits smaller, more intimate team dinners and client meals. Griffintown handles larger office holiday parties with full buyout capacity for up to 120 guests.

  • RYU hosts office holiday parties, company dinners, end-of-year team dinners, and client and partner holiday meals. The format is shaped around the size of the group and the nature of the occasion.

  • Yes. The chef-curated tasting menu is the most popular format for holiday parties at RYU. The culinary team designs it specifically around the group's headcount and dietary requirements, with a progression of courses suited to a larger, mixed group.

  • Yes. RYU's omakase experience ($150 per person) can be organized for private holiday groups. It's the right format for client holiday dinners and partner meals where the experience needs to match the relationship.

  • Yes. Dietary restrictions and allergies should be included in the initial inquiry. For larger holiday party groups with diverse dietary needs, flagging this upfront gives the culinary team the best opportunity to build a menu that works for everyone.

  • Yes. Both formats are among the most frequently booked holiday events at RYU. Include your company name, guest count, and preferred location in the inquiry form and the events team will confirm availability and next steps.

  • Groups of 8 or more can be arranged as a standard group reservation within the restaurant's regular seating, with dedicated service and menu guidance. For a full private holiday party with a custom menu and exclusive use of the space, a private event inquiry is the right path. Contact reservations@ryurestaurants.com for group reservations.

  • As early as possible. December is the most competitive booking period of the year. The best dates at both locations fill in October and November. Inquiring early is the difference between booking the evening you want and making do with what's left.

  • Yes. RYU's off-site catering service brings the same chef-crafted quality to your office, venue, or event space. Attentive professionals handle service on-site with a personalized menu. Include catering interest in your inquiry or contact the team directly to discuss options for your holiday event.

Start Planning Your Holiday Party at RYU

December dates go fast. Fill out the form below and the RYU events team will confirm availability and begin building the holiday party around your group.

RYU Peel

Address: 1474 Peel Street, Montreal

 

RYU Griffintown

Address: 388 Rue Richmond, Montréal