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How many times will I review this restaurant... maybe every single time I go there! Ohhh the chicken liver mousse was the best and our meal was fantastic again! Service is top notch, this is my go-to when in need of a classic French fix in a cool but comfortable environment.
My partner and I were excited to visit Montreal and indulge in some fine French food, and Holder came in our radar. We were walk-ins on a Saturday around 6:30pm and we're lucky enough to snag a seat in the bar area. The ambiance was very chic and spacious with plenty of varying sized tables in the main room, with a few tables and bar seats in the bar area. Our server was fantastic - attentive and friendly. We were concerned we were going to order too much food (which we did), but she at least helped us narrow down to some of the house favorites ha. What we indulged in was a true feast starting with French onion soup (which was good, but probably our list fav item) and liver pate (top 3 I've ever had - and couldn't believe I finished it), then moved on to our "tartare course" with the app size of beef and salmon (both delicious), then split the veal cheek for our main (delicious but had to take some home). We also ended up getting some drinks (couple of beers and glass of wine), and there was a good selection for many different types of palates. Overall - it was a really great date night with a fantastic menu. Would definitely return!
This resturant offers fine French cuisine with an upscale and fashionable atmosphere. White table cloths, and a beautiful interior combine nicely with professional wait staff and epicurean dishes to provide an exceptional dining experience. The food presentation is excellent.
Went for a brunch with friends. They were able to accommodate a group of 8 with advance notice. Got the French Toast and honestly the best I have ever had. I still think about it and dream about it till this day. Service was amazing and the food was of quality. The drink assortments were of high quality also.
What a fantastic meal. Its a spacious beautiful restaurant and mostly locals who dine there. The service was phenomenal as well. The chicken liver pate was smooth and creamy, the octopus was beyond tender, the shrimp had a great sauce and the beef cheeks was melt in your mouth. Great meal.
We had a wonderful dinner here and were happy to be able to get a same-day reservation. They were booked solid when we tried earlier. I would definitely recommend making a reservation at least a few days ahead. We started with the chicken liver pate which was delicious. This is something I only order in nice restaurants as it really has to be done right to be good. For my entree I had the duck confit and it was amazing.The duck was so flavorful, rich and tender and the smashed potatoes, arugula and truffle dressing went with it perfectly. We shared a bottle of a Canadian dry Riesling and then shared a chocolate cake for dessert as we were pretty full but still wanted something sweet to end the meal. It was delicious and the accompanying sauces and ice cream made ir even better. Service was excellent and the atmosphere is classy but relaxed if that makes sense. I'll definitely be back next time I'm in the area.
Good food with prompt and attentive service in an upscale buzzy atmosphere. We went in for an early dinner and had no reservations. However, we were seated promptly. I had the grilled salmon which was done just right, crisp on the outside and rare on the inside. My side salad was dressed simply with oil and vinegar and complemented the dinner just so. My wife had the mussels a la mariniere which was a huge dish that could have fed four people! The mussels were delicious. There's a full bar service and a good wine list. Our martinis were chilled and crisp!
I had a really memorable meal here during my visit to Montreal! We started off with some complimentary bread and then we had the beef tartare, duck confit, braised beef cheeks, and veal steak. The portions here were much bigger than I expected! The beef cheeks was my fave dish and it was so tender and came with piles of mashed potato. We still made room for dessert which was a butterscotch lava cake with salted caramel ice cream and we devoured it because it was so good! Our server was also excellent!
4.25 stars Pro: - Service -Atmosphere -excellent drink selection - desserts (crème brûlée was standard, butterscotch and profiterole were amazing. Had ice cream and the cream sauce in the profiterole was top notch) - Warm goat cheese, paella and beets were our favorite dishes The duck confit was good but not great. Calamari was standard
Had a lovely dinner here for our first night in Montreal. Very cute restaurant with extremely friendly and attentive service. Kid friendly in the sense that kids are welcome though there's no "kids' menu" but there are some kid friendly options. Food was delicious and I thought the price was fair. I would highly recommend for a nice dinner.
We came here on a Tuesday night for a group gathering and the staff put a few plates together behind the bar for us to sit together. I was surprised by how busy the restaurant was in the middle of the week and it's not a small one! Maybe it's because of the great service and amazing food! ;) We ordered a few appetizers to share for the tables; Fried Calamari, Mussels, and Fries. Mussel were generously portioned and the calamari was delicious. For entrée, we ordered "Grilled salmon filet, lemon beurre blanc, potato puree", "Grilled hanger steak with shallots, house fries", "Duck confit, roasted potatoes, arugula, white truffle dressing" and "Grilled veal T-bon steak". Salmon was medium rare and very tasty. Steaks were perfectly cooked to everyone's preferences and we all enjoyed our drinks and food.
Holder is a solid traditional French cafe dining experience. Staff were accommodating and the food was very good. The bartender paired my steaks with a full body red. The beef was tender and the accompanying French fries worth the calories. The salad was delicious. For dessert the crème brûlée was a nice way to end the meal. The top was nicely charred. This is good place to bring a date who is paying because you will experience NYC prices.
With any group of females, it's always hard to please everyone, my experience at Holder was very nice I enjoyed my meal. The mushroom casserole was absolutely delicious and everything was presented beautifully. As a tourist I don't think they're very friendly. I'm not sure I'd want to go there again because they were not very welcoming given that we could not speak French. But I would go back to eat something else off that menu because it was delicious. They seated us fairly fast. We did have a reservation however it wasn't that crowded, but the tables seemed crowded because they were all very close to each other. Watching a server try to figure out how to get around a table to get to the other table seems uncomfortable for anyone.
This was a delicious dinner! We tried our way through the different sections of the menu and everything was tasty. The restaurant is in what appears to be an old bank building with high ceilings and beautiful decor. We started with oysters, then moved on to tartar, french onion soup, gnocchi and duck confit. Everything tasted fresh, bright and flavorful. My favorite was the tartar. I would come here again if I was in Montreal again. I highly recommend it for a nice date night. read more
This place has a true neighborhood hangout vibe and was absolutely packed on a Tuesday afternoon with preservations required, which tells you everything you need to know. I was thrilled my friend brought me here. They offer prix fixe lunch options, but we opted for the à la carte menu. There were also lunch specials listed on the board. Even à la carte, the prices are very reasonable compared to similar restaurants in the area. I had the steak frites cooked medium, which I thoroughly enjoyed. My lunch companion ordered the duck confit and couldn't stop raving about it. Both dishes were excellent. If you're anywhere near this area, I'd highly recommend stopping in for lunch. It's the kind of spot that makes you want to become a regular. read more
How many times will I review this restaurant... maybe every single time I go there! Ohhh the chicken liver mousse was the best and our meal was fantastic again! Service is top notch, this is my go-to when in need of a classic French fix in a cool but comfortable environment. read more
My partner and I were excited to visit Montreal and indulge in some fine French food, and Holder came in our radar. We were walk-ins on a Saturday around 6:30pm and we're lucky enough to snag a seat in the bar area. The ambiance was very chic and spacious with plenty of varying sized tables in the main room, with a few tables and bar seats in the bar area. Our server was fantastic - attentive and friendly. We were concerned we were going to order too much food (which we did), but she at least helped us narrow down to some of the house favorites ha. What we indulged in was a true feast starting with French onion soup (which was good, but probably our list fav item) and liver pate (top 3 I've ever had - and couldn't believe I finished it), then moved on to our "tartare course" with the app size of beef and salmon (both delicious), then split the veal cheek for our main (delicious but had to take some home). We also ended up getting some drinks (couple of beers and glass of wine), and there was a good selection for many different types of palates. Overall - it was a really great date night with a fantastic menu. Would definitely return! read more
1 year ago
This resturant offers fine French cuisine with an upscale and fashionable atmosphere. White table cloths, and a beautiful interior combine nicely with professional wait staff and epicurean dishes to provide an exceptional dining experience. The food presentation is excellent. read more
Went for a brunch with friends. They were able to accommodate a group of 8 with advance notice. Got the French Toast and honestly the best I have ever had. I still think about it and dream about it till this day. Service was amazing and the food was of quality. The drink assortments were of high quality also. read more
What a fantastic meal. Its a spacious beautiful restaurant and mostly locals who dine there. The service was phenomenal as well. The chicken liver pate was smooth and creamy, the octopus was beyond tender, the shrimp had a great sauce and the beef cheeks was melt in your mouth. Great meal. read more
We had a wonderful dinner here and were happy to be able to get a same-day reservation. They were booked solid when we tried earlier. I would definitely recommend making a reservation at least a few days ahead. We started with the chicken liver pate which was delicious. This is something I only order in nice restaurants as it really has to be done right to be good. For my entree I had the duck confit and it was amazing.The duck was so flavorful, rich and tender and the smashed potatoes, arugula and truffle dressing went with it perfectly. We shared a bottle of a Canadian dry Riesling and then shared a chocolate cake for dessert as we were pretty full but still wanted something sweet to end the meal. It was delicious and the accompanying sauces and ice cream made ir even better. Service was excellent and the atmosphere is classy but relaxed if that makes sense. I'll definitely be back next time I'm in the area. read more
Good food with prompt and attentive service in an upscale buzzy atmosphere. We went in for an early dinner and had no reservations. However, we were seated promptly. I had the grilled salmon which was done just right, crisp on the outside and rare on the inside. My side salad was dressed simply with oil and vinegar and complemented the dinner just so. My wife had the mussels a la mariniere which was a huge dish that could have fed four people! The mussels were delicious. There's a full bar service and a good wine list. Our martinis were chilled and crisp! read more
I had a really memorable meal here during my visit to Montreal! We started off with some complimentary bread and then we had the beef tartare, duck confit, braised beef cheeks, and veal steak. The portions here were much bigger than I expected! The beef cheeks was my fave dish and it was so tender and came with piles of mashed potato. We still made room for dessert which was a butterscotch lava cake with salted caramel ice cream and we devoured it because it was so good! Our server was also excellent! read more
4.25 stars Pro: - Service -Atmosphere -excellent drink selection - desserts (crème brûlée was standard, butterscotch and profiterole were amazing. Had ice cream and the cream sauce in the profiterole was top notch) - Warm goat cheese, paella and beets were our favorite dishes The duck confit was good but not great. Calamari was standard read more
2 years ago
Had a lovely dinner here for our first night in Montreal. Very cute restaurant with extremely friendly and attentive service. Kid friendly in the sense that kids are welcome though there's no "kids' menu" but there are some kid friendly options. Food was delicious and I thought the price was fair. I would highly recommend for a nice dinner. read more
We came here on a Tuesday night for a group gathering and the staff put a few plates together behind the bar for us to sit together. I was surprised by how busy the restaurant was in the middle of the week and it's not a small one! Maybe it's because of the great service and amazing food! ;) We ordered a few appetizers to share for the tables; Fried Calamari, Mussels, and Fries. Mussel were generously portioned and the calamari was delicious. For entrée, we ordered "Grilled salmon filet, lemon beurre blanc, potato puree", "Grilled hanger steak with shallots, house fries", "Duck confit, roasted potatoes, arugula, white truffle dressing" and "Grilled veal T-bon steak". Salmon was medium rare and very tasty. Steaks were perfectly cooked to everyone's preferences and we all enjoyed our drinks and food. read more
Holder is a solid traditional French cafe dining experience. Staff were accommodating and the food was very good. The bartender paired my steaks with a full body red. The beef was tender and the accompanying French fries worth the calories. The salad was delicious. For dessert the crème brûlée was a nice way to end the meal. The top was nicely charred. This is good place to bring a date who is paying because you will experience NYC prices. read more
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With any group of females, it's always hard to please everyone, my experience at Holder was very nice I enjoyed my meal. The mushroom casserole was absolutely delicious and everything was presented beautifully. As a tourist I don't think they're very friendly. I'm not sure I'd want to go there again because they were not very welcoming given that we could not speak French. But I would go back to eat something else off that menu because it was delicious. They seated us fairly fast. We did have a reservation however it wasn't that crowded, but the tables seemed crowded because they were all very close to each other. Watching a server try to figure out how to get around a table to get to the other table seems uncomfortable for anyone. read more
Very nice dining environment with classy looking. If you are looking for a fancy restaurant, you will love it. A solid 10/10. Very jam packed even on a week night. Recommend to make reservations ahead of time to avoid disappointment. In terms of food, good selections of appetizers and main courses. Dishes are nicely presented and delicious. Absolutely great service with reasonable price for this quality. Recommended and I hope you will like it too. read more
4 years ago
This was my favorite meal during my trip to Canada. The ambiance was very nice, but also casual at the same time. We sat at the bar and our server/bartender was very friendly, attentive, and personable. The lobster ravioli was good, but I've had better. The oysters were amazing and were all shucked very clean. I had my first ever Blood Caesar drink and it was delicious. I would highly recommend this restaurant for a date night or even for a casual night out! read more
Of all the places I have so far dined - ever - Holder has made the best use of saffron in their creations. That by itself is just one small tidbit as to why our dinner here was enjoyable. The atmosphere is splendid, service is professional and friendly. Drinks were well made. My old fashioned was among the best I've had in several years, rich and smooth. As if the menu options weren't already enough, the evening's dinner specials included seared halibut, which is one of my "If it's on the menu, order it" entrees. It was seared perfectly, on a bed of vegetables, in a sauce that contained - wait for it - saffron. Besides desserts, they offer coffees, cocktails, and reasonable whiskey pours (I had to get a Canadian rye, because it was on the menu). Dinner here was a delightful experience. read more
1 year ago
2 years ago
Food, service & ambiance was top tier! Our first time in Montreal and the locals said this was one of the best places for dinner. It was phenomenal! read more
1 year ago
My friends and I came in for dinner on the recommendation from our hotel concierge when we visit Montreal. It's a bright restaurant with high ceiling and a huge bar. Good presentation on the dishes but food was average, even the service was okay not great. Overall it was a so-so experience and we were not impressed. read more
1 year ago
We came here because a friend recommended it. I was slightly disappointed at the food, their service was great though. We ordered fish soup, lobster ravioli and duck confit. The sea food dishes were mediocre, they lacked the distinct natural richness that fresh seafood usually has. read more
During a three day food tour of Montréal this was hands down the best place we visited!!! Service was amazing, so many great off the menu specials as well. I had the duck confit, braised beef cheek and beef tartare. All dishes were outstanding. The bread is also very good. If your looking for 1 sport for lunch or dinner, this is it! read more
Here out in Montreal for the first time and decided to come to this restaurant for dinner! Ordered many appetizers to share such as the oysters, salmon tartare, fries, and mussels and they were all so good. For the main dish, I ordered the hanger steak medium rare and it came out perfect with fries on the side as well. The restaurant was very fancy looking and the servers were very helpful and attentive. Highly recommend coming here if you're looking for a spot to dine in for dinner! read more
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2 years ago
Excellent Resto for lunch and dinner. I personally like there beef (I ask it for extra spicy) and salmon tartar. Fries are addictive and one of the few places i fork them! Can't have one at a time. You can ask for ketchup but the flavoured mayo is my personal favourite. There grilled steak I've had a few times and always done perfectly. The service is worm and friendly. Perfect for a birthday, they accommodate large groups Drink menu ... no limitation :) they do it all read more
We went here for a bachelorette party dinner, I suggest making reservations as the place filled up quickly. All of the staff were so incredibly lovely! The restaurant is quite classy looking. We had the calamari and split some wine bottles. The French onion soup was very cheesy, good, but not the best. I would order something else next time. If you're looking for a classy dinner out, check this place out! read more
3 years ago
I enjoyed a glass of wine, salmon tartare, and duck confit while traveling for business. The caviar on the tartare added the perfect burst of flavor. I highly recommend the duck confit. I sat at the bar alone and was welcomed by a wonderful bartender who chatted with me throughout my meal. Great atmosphere, great food. read more
5 years ago
The service was professional and the experience was great. I had their fois gras with pear as an appetizer and Quebec roasted duck with bean sprouts. The food and ambience was great. Seems like a popular place for many tourists as well as locals, so best if you make reservations beforehand. read more
Vibrant classic french bistro. Service was great and food was also excellent. Few minor touches kept from the 5th star, but overall will not disappoint. Dessert was probably the highlight, lemon mousse with cream and crumbles was amazing, generous portion enough to share. Sorbets were excellent too. I thought the chicken liver pate was too salty, but I really enjoyed my frisée salad with bacon. Both the salmon tartare had excellent flavors plus house fish and chips were all good, but won't not order either again as I think the menu offers better choices. Definitely coming back. read more
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