Holder occupe un vaste espace industriel caractérisé par de hauts plafonds et des briques apparentes qui définissent son atmosphère animée. La cuisine se concentre sur les classiques de la brasserie française avec une emphase particulière sur la précision technique. Les préparations signatures incluent un tartare de bœuf coupé à la main et assaisonné avec expertise, accompagné de frites dorées et croustillantes. Les moules sont servies en portions généreuses, cuites à la vapeur dans des bouillons aromatiques qui soulignent la salinité naturelle des mollusques. Les convives explorent un menu varié qui équilibre les techniques traditionnelles avec des présentations contemporaines. Les grandes banquettes circulaires et les boiseries polies favorisent un environnement propice à la dégustation de favoris culinaires classiques. Cet établissement maintient une réputation constante pour offrir des plats robustes et savoureux ancrés dans les principes fondamentaux des traditions européennes.
Holder offre une atmosphère chaleureuse au cœur de Montréal, reconnue pour sa cuisine de brasserie française classique et son énergie vibrante. Les clients louent fréquemment la grande qualité des plats tels que le canard confit, le tartare de bœuf et la soupe à l'oignon, soulignant à la fois la générosité des portions et l'élégance de la présentation. L'établissement se distingue par un service exceptionnel, de nombreux convives soulignant l'attention, la gentillesse et le professionnalisme du personnel qui contribuent à une expérience mémorable pour les familles, les professionnels et les touristes. Bien que la salle à manger puisse devenir animée en raison de sa popularité, la plupart des visiteurs apprécient ce cadre à la fois sophistiqué et confortable, faisant de cette adresse une destination fiable pour un repas de grande qualité.
We had a wonderful dinner at Holder in Old Montréal. The atmosphere was lively & welcoming, & every dish was beautifully presented. The duck confit was crispy & tender, the beef was rich & flavorful, & the salmon tartare was fresh & well balanced. We also really enjoyed the house fries & sautéed mushrooms. Generous portions, attentive service, & a great overall dining experience.
I had made reservation just before I went there, it confirmed right away. It was good start. It looked so busy at the moment, I was excited to have onion soup. But onion soup was not warm enough, only on top of the cheese was hot. Also it is too watery & not savory enough. My server didn't do qualty check for food, she just popped up when I got my food. I waited for taking my bill & billing out long time. Also I saw someone using their saliva to take off the table paper easily.
I highly recommend Duck confit, but I am not sure I am gonna come back.
I had an amazing dining experience at Holder. The manager of one of my favorite Italian restaurants in Toronto recommended this place, & it absolutely lived up to the recommendation.
I ordered the cold foie gras & the duck confit, & both were exceptional. The foie gras was fresh, delicate, & surprisingly light, with delicious accompaniments that perfectly balanced its richness. The duck confit was cooked to perfection-crispy on the outside, incredibly tender on the inside, & full of deep, rich flavor.
Every component of the dishes worked beautifully together, creating a meal with wonderful depth of flavor & perfect balance. The presentation was elegant, & the quality of the ingredients really stood out.
The service was also excellent. Everyone was warm, attentive, & professional, making the entire dining experience even more enjoyable.
I can absolutely see why this restaurant was recommended to me.
First experience at any sort of Bistro. Went here because the prices seemed fair & had a couple bucket-list food items of mine.
Everything exceeded expectations. The beef tartare & duck confit were better than I could ever had imagined. & the greens/potatoes alongside the duck? Insane. One of the best meals ever.
Wait staff was super polite despite me being a 1 person reservation at 9:30. I'm an American but they made me feel at home & were extremely kind.
I will always be back to visit whenever I find myself in Montreal.
Holder was an outstanding dining experience. The food felt authentically French. We ordered the hanger steak with shallots which was delicious, & the confit de canard was incredible, served on a bed of fresh arugula. The restaurant was also very child-friendly as they offered a booster seat for our baby & even rearranged tables to accommodate our stroller.
They have an excellent selection of wines, beers, & cocktails. What truly stood out, though, was the staff. We were greeted in both French & English, & the service was exceptionally attentive & kind throughout the meal. Our water glasses were constantly refilled, & every interaction felt warm & welcoming.
Easily some of the best restaurant service we've experienced in a long time!
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.
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.
We came here on a Saturday without a reservation, but since we arrived before 5 p.m., there was no wait & no problem getting a table.
The staff were wonderful-so friendly & patient! They noticed we were non-French-speaking tourists & took the time to explain the menu & specials to us, which we really appreciated.
Everything was delicious! If you're traveling with young kids & want to enjoy elevated food without breaking the bank-& in a warm, welcoming atmosphere-this is definitely the place for you.
The calamari was an instant family favorite, the lobster ravioli & duck confit were both perfect, & the mussels were not only tasty but came in a huge portion!
If I ever visit Montreal again, I'll definitely be back for dinner here!
