Where creativity meets clarity, and vision meets action.
Some occasions deserve more than a reservation. They deserve a moment people talk about long after the last piece of nigiri disappears. RYU brings that to every private event, from intimate birthday dinners to full corporate buyouts, across two of Montreal's most sought-after dining rooms.
Choose Your Private Event Path
Every event is different. RYU accommodates three distinct formats, so you can find the setup that fits your group, your occasion, and how much of the space you want to own.
Private Dining at RYU
Reserve the full restaurant for your group. This is RYU at its most exclusive. The entire dining room, the sushi counter, the bar, all yours. Ideal for corporate events, milestone celebrations, and occasions where atmosphere is as important as the food. The team works with you directly on a curated tasting menu, service pacing, and any add-ons like omakase or sake pairing.Group Dining Reservation
Hosting 8 or more? RYU accommodates larger parties within the restaurant's standard layout. You get dedicated attention, menu guidance, and a setting that does the work for you. Contact the reservations team directly to organize the details.Email Reservations — reservations@ryurestaurants.com
Off-Site Catering
Take the RYU experience to your venue. The catering service brings chef-crafted Japanese dishes, attentive professionals, and a personalized menu to your location, whether that's a corporate office, a private home, or an event space. The quality travels.Two Locations in Montreal
RYU operates in two distinct neighbourhoods, each carrying the same culinary standard and the same commitment to service. The difference is in the character of the room.
PEEL
Steps from Metro Peel, in the heart of the Mile Carre Dore. RYU Peel is intimate and wabi-sabi-inspired, built around a stunning sushi counter where guests can watch the craft up close. The aesthetic reads as refined restraint: warm wood, clean sightlines, and the kind of quiet focus a room earns when the food is the point. A natural choice for corporate private dining, media events, and high-end celebrations.
Address: 1474 Peel Street, Montreal
Groups of 8+: reservations@ryurestaurants.com
GRIFFINTOWN
On Richmond Street in Griffintown, RYU takes on a livelier character. The space is contemporary, the bar program is strong, and a seasonal terrace extends the experience outdoors—the same sustainable, chef-driven sushi, with a room that has real energy to match. RYU Griffintown can accommodate up to 120 guests for a full buyout, making it the right call for larger corporate functions, holiday parties, and group celebrations that need room to breathe.
Griffintown, Richmond Street, Montreal
RYU Private Event Menus
Menus are built around the occasion. The culinary team collaborates with each client to design something that fits the group size, dietary landscape, and the level of experience you're aiming for.
Chef-Curated Tasting Menu
A multi-course menu designed in close collaboration with RYU's culinary team. You communicate the guest count, any restrictions, and the tone of the event. They handle the composition, from the opening course to the last bite. Each plate is intentional, with flavour progression, texture contrast, and pacing all considered. This is the format for events where the meal is the centerpiece.
Omakase Experience
RYU's omakase runs at $150 per person. It's a structured progression of courses, each presenting a different preparation built around the freshest fish at its seasonal peak. Nigiri, sashimi, composed dishes. Guests consistently describe it as one of the most memorable parts of their visit. For a private group, omakase becomes a shared arc, a beginning, a middle, and a natural, unhurried close.
What Groups Typically Order at RYU — Menu Highlights
RYU focuses on traditional nigiri and composed dishes built on a foundation of sustainably sourced seafood, certified Ocean Wise. Groups tend to move through a combination of nigiri platters, sashimi, signature rolls, and shared starters. Popular choices include the truffle shiitake roll, fresh tuna preparations, and the chef's seasonal nigiri selections. Portions are refined rather than abundant, which keeps the pacing clean and the quality high from the first course to the last.
Beverages — The RYU Bar
Private import sakes are a signature of both locations. The list is curated and exclusive, with selections not widely available in the city. The bar also runs signature cocktails, creative, well-balanced, and designed to complement the food. A sake pairing can be added to your event at $90 per person.
Browse by Occasion
RYU hosts a broad range of events across both locations. If you know the occasion, the team can start building around it.
Corporate Events
Boardroom-calibre food in a setting that actually makes an impression. RYU Peel has handled corporate gatherings, media events, and launch parties with the attentiveness that reflects well on whoever is hosting.
Weddings
An intimate reception dinner, a post-ceremony supper, or a full wedding party dining experience. The omakase format works particularly well for wedding groups: structured, deeply personal, and unlike anything a hotel ballroom offers.
Birthdays
A RYU birthday is its own category. The food does most of the work. Add a sake pairing or an omakase progression and it becomes something guests reference long after the evening ends.
Anniversaries
Quiet, intentional, and exquisitely executed. The wabi-sabi aesthetic of RYU Peel makes it a particularly fitting backdrop for marking something significant, whether between two people or a small group celebrating a shared milestone.
Showers
Bridal and baby showers in a setting that feels genuinely special without being overdone. The group menu format handles dietary variety with ease, and the private dining structure gives the gathering its own defined space within the restaurant.
Holiday Parties
End-of-year celebrations, festive team dinners, client appreciation events. Both locations handle the energy of a holiday crowd while keeping the food quality exactly where it needs to be. RYU Griffintown's larger capacity makes it especially well-suited for company-wide events.
Fundraisers
For charity dinners and fundraising events, the private dining format creates a premium experience worth coming out for. RYU has demonstrated a commitment to community and sustainability, which aligns naturally with events rooted in purpose.
How Private Events Work at RYU
The inquiry process is direct. Share the essentials upfront, and the events team builds from there. When you reach out, have a few things ready:
Date and preferred time window
Location preference: Peel or Griffintown
Guest count
Type of occasion
Dietary restrictions or allergies
Interest in omakase or sake pairing
The team will confirm availability, walk you through menu options, and develop the experience around your brief. The more detail you share at the start, the faster it all comes together.
Off-Site Catering — Bring the RYU Experience to You
Not every event happens inside a restaurant. RYU's off-site catering brings the same chef-crafted quality to your space, whether that's a corporate boardroom, a private residence, or a rented venue. Attentive professionals handle service on-site. The menu is built around your group. The result is a RYU-quality experience that travels.
Ideal for corporate functions, private social events, and occasions where the venue is already decided and the food just needs to match the moment.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Yes. Both RYU Peel and RYU Griffintown accommodate private events. Peel is intimate and counter-focused. Griffintown is larger and more lounge-forward, with capacity for up to 120 guests for a full buyout.
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The tasting menu format is flexible across a range of group sizes. Include your guest count in the inquiry form and the events team will advise on the best structure for your group.
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Yes. The omakase experience ($150 per person) can be organized for private groups. It's among the most popular formats for milestone celebrations and corporate dinners.
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A group reservation (8+) uses standard seating within the restaurant alongside other diners, with dedicated service. A private event involves reserving part or all of the space exclusively for your group, with a custom menu and full team focus. For group reservations of 8+, contact reservations@ryurestaurants.com directly.
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Yes. A sake pairing is available at $90 per person, drawn from RYU's private import sake list.
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Please include any dietary requirements or preferences in your inquiry. The culinary team will confirm what can be accommodated for your specific group.
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As early as possible, especially for weekend dates or larger groups. The earlier you reach out, the more flexibility the team has to build exactly what you have in mind.
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Yes. Dietary notes and allergies should be included in your initial inquiry. RYU's team works closely with clients to ensure every guest at the table is taken care of.
Event Inquiry Form
Fill out the form and the RYU events team will be in touch to confirm availability and begin building your experience.
RYU Peel
Address: 1474 Peel Street, Montreal
RYU Griffintown
Address: 388 Rue Richmond, Montréal