Holder

Nahrek

2.0

The food here was fantastic, but I have never experienced such slow service before. It took nearly 45 minutes just to get drinks to the table & the meal took nearly 3 hours in total. Our waiter practically ignored us unless we flagged him down, & after we asked for the bill, he took another 20 minutes to bring it to us.

It’s a shame, because the food itself was excellent. I’m particular I loved the French onion soup, the beef tartare, & the steak. But I wouldn’t experience that poor of service again, no matter how good the food is.

LA

5.0

My go to restaurant. Best salmon tartare in Montreal. Great atmosphere. They have a sister restaurant in Outremont, Brasserie Bernard, which is also really good.

Logan

17 Commentaires

3.0

My second visit & this time again a toss up between Holder & Boris Bistro which has a splendid terrasse that will charm all comers.

But I remember Holder having a better quality of food. The reception was very welcoming & we were seated in a rather nice part of the restaurant despite the fact I was dressed in can only be described as clochard circa 1988.

My companion though more than made up for my appearance. The place is beautiful in a way that can not be readily understood. Practical with tables well located so that the nearness of other diners is forgotten despite the fact they could easily be pouring you wine without standing. tall ceilings add much to the feeling of privacy.


Only one thing before I forget the washrooms had 2 urinals & the tiniest sink I have ever seen, really!!

We had what I thought were the best part of the meal drinks & appetizers. My companion had the goat cheese on flaky pastry while I had the salmon tartare. The chevre was beautifully toasted on the top with just the right amount of warmth . It came with an olive tapenade that I felt was much too strong for the cheese, my taste of course. My salmon was delish with just the right amount of spice & herbs. It was listed to contain caviar but the quantities were unnoticeable to have much impact other than a few black specs.

We then had fish & chips & the pasta with lardons & mushrooms. The fish & chips was good but not 20$ good & I would say they should bring theirs in from around the corner at the fish & chips shop.... The pasta was I should of expected drowned with a rich cream sauce that overpowered everything else in th eplate although the smokiness of the bacon was present.

Wine was actually tasty but of course a compromise considering what we were eating.

Creme brulee yes, coffee yes


Now for service it was impeccable in many was prompt courteous & attentive, but I couldn't help but feel were being shuffled in & out with little concern to interact with the clients. I understand the concept of tourist trade & if Holder can live off of that super but me thinks the winter months could use a dedicated clientele that felt welcome for something other than their credit card.

Would I go back probably but I would stop at the salmon tartare with 2 white russians...

Foodie

2 Commentaires

4.5

J'y suis allée avec mon copain un dimanche soir si je ne me trompe pas & nous avons adoré.Très belle ambiance & aucunement trop bruyant.. Le tartare de saumon est merveilleux & l'onglet de boeuf plus communément appelé Bavette de boeuf était également très bonne.
À essayer!!