Went on New Years Eve. Busy so slow service which was expected. Biggest disappointment was the scallops of fire. I expected 2 or 3 good size scallops for $16, however, ended up with a small bowl of bay scallops. Sure the presentation was nice..but would rather have a bang for my buck. Ordered 2 shrimp tempera. Ended up with 2 crispy shrimp instead. Shrimp were very small. Grilled skirt steak was not available so we had 2 orders of braised beef. It was okay..but nothing special. I ordered the chefs choice Sashimi (raw fish no rice) it was very good but lacked variation. Had a lot of different tuna, one salmon and 1 octopus. I expected to try some different raw fish. Overall it was good, however, there are a lit of nicer restaurants in Gatineau and Ottawa that deserve our $200 plus dollars. They do make a nice dirty martini, however, Caméline dirty martini has them beat.
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What guests say about KaTO
KaTO has a very good overall reputation, with many customers highlighting the freshness and quality of the sushi, the pleasant atmosphere, and well-liked cocktails. The service is often described as warm, attentive, and exceptional, but a few reviews also mention significant delays and order mistakes, especially on busier evenings. Value for money seems mixed: many find the experience worthwhile, while others feel some dishes are ordinary or too expensive for what is served.
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Response added on 5 Jan 2026
Hi Cheryl, thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us.
We understand that New Year’s Eve is a particularly busy evening, and while delays can be expected, we regret that several aspects of your visit did not meet your expectations—particularly in terms of portion sizes, menu availability, and overall value. Your comments regarding specific dishes and menu variety have been shared with our culinary and management teams for review.
We appreciate your honest feedback, as it helps us identify areas where we can improve and ensure a more consistent experience for our guests. Thank you again for bringing this to our attention.
Kind regards,
Sidney Gill
Manager, Restaurant KaTO
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- Sunday 12:00 - 23:00
- Monday 12:00 - 23:00
- Tuesday 12:00 - 23:00
- Wednesday 12:00 - 23:00
- Thursday 12:00 - 23:00
- Friday 12:00 - 00:00
- Saturday 12:00 - 00:00
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