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Holder

Old Montreal
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OPEN11:30 am - 10:30 pm
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Holder Montreal Restaurant: Menu, Reviews & Reserve (2026)
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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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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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Alex And Lucy MTL
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We hosted a group brunch at Holder & it was our first time at the restaurant. We had heard various feedback regarding the restaurant & thought it would be the perfect place to host an upscale brunch with in-town & out-of-town family & friends. For groups of 20 or more, you can only order from two types of set menus that provide about four options for your guests ranging from $13 to $17 for the main course only. Beverages are extra. Most of our guests including myself ordered the eggs benedict which came with on an English muffin, ham or salmon, & a little shooter for fruit purée. Other items on our menu were crêpes, quiche, & the plat du jour (plate of the day). The other group menu offered eggs, French toast (pain doré), ometlette, & plate of the day. Service was attentive, especially considering the size of our party. Management was also very quick with answering my questions prior to my reservation. Would definitely go back.

Oct 9, 2017
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