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 est largement reconnu comme une institution du Vieux Montréal, offrant une atmosphère accueillante et une cuisine de bistro français de haute qualité. Les clients saluent fréquemment des plats emblématiques tels que la joue de bœuf braisée, le canard confit, la soupe à l'oignon et les fruits de mer frais, tout en soulignant le service exceptionnel fourni par un personnel professionnel et attentionné. Bien que le restaurant soit souvent animé et puisse devenir bruyant, de nombreux convives estiment que cela contribue à son énergie authentique et charmante. Malgré quelques rares commentaires concernant des irrégularités dans les plats ou le niveau sonore, la grande majorité des avis met en avant une expérience culinaire mémorable qui fait de cet établissement une recommandation incontournable, tant pour des sorties décontractées que pour des occasions spéciales.
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!
I'm writing this review two years after my visit to Holder. I had their Moules à la Pastis & I am still thinking about it. This is as good as moules-frites gets. The mussels were fresh & the broth was both flavourful & complex. Is it the best moules-frites? I cannot say because I have not tried every moules-frites in the world but if I have to find a better moules-frites that would be an endeavour. Sure, maybe the best moules-frite is still out there. But to be tossed back to the sea of bistros, to be again at the mercy of fortune, whether it's the not-so-fresh undercooked mussels or the disappointment when the chef mistook simple to mean bland in the business of mussel-cooking. Or when the cook has taken too much liberty with the wine that you can skip the aperitif.
Why? When one could just ask for a table & a bowl of Moules à la Pastis at Holder.
24 févr. 2025
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This was truly one of the best dining experiences I've ever had. The food here is beyond delicious, even down to the free bread. We ordered the French onion soup, the grilled hanger steak with shallots & fries, the pappardelle with mushrooms, pine nuts, & pancetta, & a side of sautéed rapini. Everything exceeded our already high expectations. For dessert, we ordered the butterscotch mi-cuit with Maldon salt & butterscotch ice cream- I don't think I've ever had a better dessert. The wine selection is fantastic & my boyfriend loved the cider on tap! If you find yourself in Montréal, this place is a must!
Our quest for a delightful dining experience during our weekend getaway led us to Holder, & it surpassed all our expectations. With our server Antoine offering impeccable wine & dessert recommendations, & his attentiveness ensuring our glasses were never empty, combined with the stunning bar & exquisite cuisine, we will undoubtedly be recommending this dining experience. We recommend: -Château Garraud'18, Lalande-De-Pomerol. (For a full bodied affordable red wine. Antoine's recommendation) -The Duck Confit -Crème Brûlée -MI-CUIT Au Caramel Salé (A Butterscotch style lava cake with ice cream. This was a unique dish that is hard to compare to anything else I've had. This was also a Antoine recommendation)
Wonderful full-service restaurant on Rue McGill on the edge of Old Montreal. Delicious French-inspired food steak, pasta, seafood, salads. Spacious brasserie style room. Excellent wine & cocktails. Highly recommended.
I rarely post Google reviews unless I found someplace to be exceptionally spectacular. I went to Holder on a Sunday night & had one of the best restaurant experiences in Montreal in a long time. For all of summer, I'm accustomed to visiting all the top-rated restaurants & terrases in Montreal but always had sub-par service at most places. Was really a spark of joy visiting Holder - the staff is incredible, sooo warm & friendly & there's always someone to take care of you. In terms of service, one of the best restaurants I've been to in a long time - hands down!!! They have an amazing selection of wines if you're a wine-person & our server let us try a few options before which I thought was very nice. The atmosphere, the staff, the food - all top-notch!!!!!!!
Only positive is the atmosphere & & staff were friendly enough. Other than that I was so disappointed. Waited forever between courses (easily 30 minutes). Ordered the rack of lamb, it was only 4 chops. A rack of lamb means full rack of lamb like Gibby's. Food was cold, every time waiter came to fill wine glasses he would spill it on the table. Was expecting so much more. Will never return.
My husband got sick from eating mussels here :/ - servers seemed to serve certain customers over others seemingly along racial lines, it was a frustrating experience & the food could have been better overall. There are gluten free options here including the onion soup but be aware the onion soup is a wine reduction & tastes different than your typical onion soup. Also note the regular menu is not available during brunch service.
