Holder

Richard

4.0

Decided to lunch here after reading the reviews.
Staff were both friendly, pleasant & helpful. Great ambience & well appointed.
My wife ordered the French onion soup & the beef tatare (her favourite) for the entrée. I had the warm goat cheese & beef cheek for the entrée.
My order was fabulous. Loved it. My wife was a wee bit disappointed with hers. The soup was below average & her beef tartare was average fare.
We'll try Vallier tomorrow as we're here for a few days.

10 nov. 2025

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Mona

5.0

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!

21 oct. 2025

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Herberth

5.0

Exceptional Service & Delicious Food!

We visited Holder on the evening of August 30th &, due to our own mistake, had made a reservation for the wrong date. Despite this, the Maitre d' greeted us with incredible politeness & professionalism. She went out of her way to find us a high table at the bar, & we were so grateful.

The excellent service continued with our server, Gabrielle, who was simply fantastic throughout our meal. The entire staff made us feel welcome.

The food was just as impressive as the service. We started with the Paysanne & French Onion soups, & both were great. For our main courses, the confit de canard was delicious, & the onglet was cooked perfectly.

The restaurant itself has a wonderful, lively ambiance that makes for a great dining experience. We were thoroughly impressed with everything at Holder, from the accommodating staff to the outstanding food. We highly recommend it!

1 oct. 2025

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Nikki

5.0

I came here with my partner to celebrate my new marathon PR at the Marathon Beneva de Montréal & it was amazing. The french onion soup was the best I've ever had, & my partner said his favourite meal throughout his entire trip was his entree: Duck Confit. The portions were fantastic & we were both amazed by how fast our food orders came up. Our server was a kind gentleman who was very attentive & polite. Would strongly recommend!

30 sept. 2025

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Cody

5.0

French onion soup & duck confit are to die for.

22 sept. 2025

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Martin

5.0

Holder is a restaurant where you can expect Superbly executed French standard cuisine, a bustling yet relaxed brasserie atmosphere & more importantly, exceptional service. The wait staff will adjust the pace of service to your desires; if you want to be in & out in 45 minutes, that can be done; if however you want to have time to enjoy yourself between the apéro & the apetizers & the main course, that can be done, & the friendly staff will be more than accommodating.

31 août 2025

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A

5.0

I arrived to Montreal from Ontario & had to come here. I made a late reservation & they still accepted me. I was given an excellent window seat, & felt extremely welcomed. My server was wonderful. I started with 24 oysters. They tasted good & were fresh ($2 each). I paired it with a Prosecco! Afterwards I had the duck confit. It was delicious! The duck could've been juicer, but overall the flavour & textures were wonderful. Truly a beautiful experience with fast reliable service. I ended the night with a night cap, a boulevardier! Everything was tasty, fresh & worth it. I highly recommend this place for some French cuisine!

11 août 2025

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Shuchi

4.0

Yummy French food our first meal in Montreal did not disappoint
Coming from California we were inspired to try foie gras everything we ordered was exceptional including the crème brûlée
We missed the butterscotch lava cake
Recommend this place if you are in the area

8 août 2025

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Patrice

5.0

A veritable Parisian experience in the heart of Montreal… absolutely delicious classic French brasserie type of fare. Beef cheek bourguignon served over dreamy mashed potatoes was divine… the endive salad a delight! Highly recommend…

3 juil. 2025

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Miodrag

3.0

The restaurant has a pleasant layout & a comfortable atmosphere-thankfully not too loud, which made for a relaxed dining experience. However, the service left something to be desired. While our server was clearly inexperienced, they were polite & made a genuine effort, which I appreciated.

Unfortunately, the food didn't justify the high prices. The mussels had an overpowering smell that made them unappetizing, & the French fries were soggy & greasy. The salmon tartare had potential, but the quality of the fish didn't seem particularly fresh.

The wine list was average-nothing remarkable-but be sure to double-check prices. Our check listed a different price for the bottle than what was shown on the menu, which was a bit frustrating.

Overall, while the space is inviting, the experience didn't live up to expectations, especially considering the cost.

10 juin 2025

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Julie

5.0

Beautiful French bistro
Tried the beef cheek soooo tender
& the duck salad was also very nice!
Loved the tall bartender with beard, think his name was Mike, gave us a great service!!

8 juin 2025

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G

5.0

I love this place. Always consistent, great French bistro with a versatile menu. Decor & ambiance make this place perfect for a date. I would highly recommend if you like French cusine. I would highly recommend the clams, steak, & french onion soup. The venue is not too loud or pretentious.
A very comfortable & well-managed place to eat.

29 mai 2025

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Phil

5.0

Went for a brunch with friends. They were able to accommodate a group of 8 with advance notice. Got the French Toast & honestly the best I have ever had. I still think about it & dream about it till this day. Service was amazing & the food was of quality. The drink assortments were of high quality also.

27 mai 2025

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Vanessa

5.0

This place seems classic. Lots of business people, family celebrations, & special occasions.

The fish soup & mushroom pistachio pasta with the QC Chardonnay btg was the perfect seasoning.

Philippe was a pro server. My husband enjoyed the French Onion soup & hanger steak, the chef's choice of prep.

This was my birthday meal out. I have no regrets!

The only thing lacking in the atmosphere was the sound level. I think this place is best for groups of three or more. For some reason it was loud for the two of us but really, we managed fine.

Also, the seating is beautiful but not cushy.

26 mai 2025

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Geo

2.0

Nice ambience & good service. Food experience disappointing though. Liver pate was nondescript & tasted processed rather than home made. The duck confit was bland, soft skinned & nothing like the proper French dish with crispy skin & tasty delicate meat. The salad with lardons & poached egg was ok but the salmon was bland too & the potato purée that came with it was nothing special. The place itself looked promising but the cuisine did not deliver. Pity.

25 avr. 2025

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Erik

5.0

Excellent service in a warm & cozy environment with a great crowd of people & a great wait staff. Food was delicious French fare. They did an excellent job with the wine. The place is just a little noisy. The ceiling could use some acoustic baffles to make conversation easier, but I can't wait to go back!

3 avr. 2025

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Liz

5.0

Had a lovely lunch & enjoyed the food. Chose classic French cuisine & were not disappointed. Attentive & friendly service.

1 avr. 2025

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Rosie

5.0

We came here with some business vendors who took us out for dinner. The inside is very classy & chique. & our waiter was very friendly & attentive during the whole meal. We started with some appetizers of oysters, steak tartare, foie gras & French onion soup. My main was the lobster ravioli. We finished with a few dessert samplings including crème brûlée. It was an amazing meal. Everything was delicious! I will definitely come back here when I'm back in Montreal!

29 mars 2025

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Cordelia

4.0

Did it blow me away? No. Was it good French food at an expected price? Yes. Cool atmosphere, decent wine selection, better whiskey selection

3 févr. 2025

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Angelica

5.0

Woww!!!!! Trust me. Avoid those trendy old port places that are beyond expensive for the quality of service & food you get & go to Holder. Prices are extremely decent. Its our new favorite restaurant. French cuisine does not disappoint, the food is AMAZING. The service, the ambiance, the food is all wow. Customer service is one of the best. Wish i could name our server but they don't have name tags. He had longer hair, the Africa continent shaped tattoo on his right arm next to a little rose & a little mushroom. Greatest service. We will be back many times.

25 janv. 2025

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