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Holder

Old Montreal
4.5$$
OPEN11:30 am - 10:30 pm
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Holder Montreal Restaurant: Menu, Reviews & Reserve (2026)
FrenchTartareMusselsCouscousBrunchGreat selection of wines
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...

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Review Summary

Overall, reviews describe Holder as a lively, classic French brasserie in Old Montreal with a warm, versatile atmosphere and a strong wine list. Service is repeatedly praised for attentiveness and friendliness, though a few visits note slower pacing or inconsistent attention during peak hours. The space is stylish and bustling, which can translate to a noisy environment and limited privacy, making it less ideal for quiet business meals or intimate dinners. The food earns high marks for standout dishes such as braised beef cheeks, duck confit, lobster ravioli, mussels, oysters, and French onion soup, with many diners calling the meals superb and well presented. Yet other orders have fallen flat, including greasy or under seasoned items, dry meats, or dishes that felt overpriced for the portion or quality. The menu's breadth is a strength, offering classic French bistro staples and brasserie favorites that suit groups, celebrations, or casual yet substantial lunches, with brunch and lunch service generally reliable. In sum, Holder emerges as a dependable, high energy spot with many standout plates and gracious service, but experiences can vary by dish and by the tempo of the room.
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myrian
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Le service est à point, sans être envahissant. Les 9 convives ont tous été très satisfaits de leur repas (entrée, plat principal & dessert pour la majorité d'entre eux). Le confit de canard a été très apprécié & semblait très bon.

Pour ma part, j'ai pris la tartelette de chèvre chaud avec tapenade (miam!), des moules marinières (super bonnes, mais honnêtement c'est pas mal toujours la même chose d'un endroit à l'autre, aucune "surprise") & un crémeux un chocolat avec crème glacée au café (un des meilleurs desserts que j'ai mangé dans toute ma vie).

Service excellent, nourriture excellente. & en plus l'ambiance était parfaite, dans un magnifique décor! Au début, c'était plutôt tranquille (parfait, on pouvait parler en attendant nos plats!) & ensuite ça a commencé à être plutôt bruyant parce qu'il y avait plein de gens, sans toutefois être dérangeant.

Si ce n'était pas au centre-ville/vieux-montréal, c'est sûr que j'y retournerais plus souvent.

Oct 18, 2014