Located in a beautiful turn of the century building in Old Montreal, Brasserie Holder's design makes good use of its high ceilings and wide open space creating a sense of European charm that is hard to find anywhere else in town. Specializing in Old World European cuisine, Restaurant Holder is famous for its vast selection of brasserie-style seafood, pasta and meat dishes. Sample Menu items at Holder include: grilled beefsteak, steamed clams, salads, tartares, etc...
Holder offers classic French brasserie fare with generous portions and a lively, welcoming atmosphere, where attentive service and a solid wine list elevate many meals; across visits the beef cheeks, duck confit, mussels, oysters, calamari, lobster ravioli, and French onion soup are frequently praised, while some guests note a noisy room, crowded tables, and occasional inconsistencies in a few dishes, yet the overall impression is of reliable quality, good value for the area, and a strong desire to return.
Had dinner with friends here. Ordered several cocktails & they were great! Had the beef cheeks with mash potatoes, very tender & flavourful. Mussels & fries were decent. French onion soup is a must have along with the calamari! Friendly service & ambience!
May 3, 2026
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What an absolute gem of a spot. The service was impeccable, the food was very delicious, & the price I found reasonable. I will definitely be returning to this place on future trips to Montreal.
Service was spectacular, even with two different servers they were both friendly & accommodating.
I ordered the fish & chips, & they were solid. Had the'Kermit' drink & it was delicious!
Shared a table with several coworkers & my wife, & we could all hear each other without having to shout. Overall the atmosphere was warm & didn't feel crowded even with the place being packed.
The French onion soup was delicious. For the appetizer, we had the salmon tartare-it was very fresh & refreshing.
For my main, I ordered a steak medium rare, but it came a bit too rare. That said, the steak itself was flavorful, with a nicely seared, crispy exterior. The cut was thick, & paired with the salad, the portion was just right for me. My partner ordered the duck confit-it was tender, flavorful, & not gamey at all, making it very easy to enjoy.
We were too full to try dessert. The staff were friendly & the service was great.
Ce restaurant est juste parfait Ambiance, decor, service parfait, cuisine excellente, selection de vin & cocktail vaste & prix abordable. Felicitation a Michel le chef & toute lequipe pour ce petit bijou, cest un must go pour tout amateur de cuisine.
Très belle première expérience au Holder. Très bon service & plats délicieux & goûteux. À notre table, nous avions pris la joue braisée, les raviolis au homard, le ta tartare de boeuf & le canard confit & l'ensemble des plats étaient délicieux. J'ai trouvé l'agencement des saveurs très bon! Le service était très bon également. Je recommande & je reviendrais.
It was my first time since 2021 going there, but yesterday it was a total let down. First, the restaurant had a rancid smell of sewage when we entered. My brother was really disturbed by this. Second, I had the mahi mahi & crème brûlée & woke up during the night with gastric reflux & a sore belly. The mahi mahi was most likely not fresh & the crème brûlée had too many eggs in it. I do intermittent fasting so it was my only meal of the day, so it cannot be anything else that made me sick. Also, the octopus that my mother had was boiled rather than sautéed so the taste was bland. The service was good. Atmosphere was okay. Please rehire your former kitchen staff if they left. My apologies for any typos.
Came to Holder during my Montreal trip & overall, the ambience, service, & food were excellent. For a table of 4, we got the braised beef, mussles & fries, & salmon - all delicious with generous portions. The beef tartare starter was delicious & they were generous with providing extra bread without having to ask. Overall, for a table of 4 with no alcohol, the price was pretty reasonable. I highly recommend this restaurant & would definitely be visiting again when I am in Montreal next.
Ristorante piacevole luci soffuse spazi confortevoli. Menu con specialità abbastanza tipiche di Montreal ma ben eseguite e con materie prime di ottima qualita. Nota di merito particolare al servizio, molto efficiente e mai invadente.
Une fois de plus, un souper princier.
L'accueille & le service chaleureux.
L'empressement de Dominique, comme toujours dès plus agréable.
La cuisine toujours à la hauteur & plus de nos attentes.
La joue de boeuf & le pavé de foie, ainsi que la tartelette au fromage de chèvre étaient excellents, Le service attentif, de bonne humeur, le rythme de service parfait. L'ambiance de bistrot, donc un peu bruyante; les tables passablement serrées constituent les seuls points négatifs.
