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Holder

4.5$$
11:30 am - 10 pm
Monday11:30 am - 10 pm
Tuesday11:30 am - 10 pm
Wednesday11:30 am - 10 pm
Thursday11:30 am - 10:30 pm
Friday11:30 am - 10:30 pm
Saturday5 pm - 10:30 pm
Sunday10 am - 3 pm, 5 pm - 10 pm
Holder - Restaurant in Montreal - Menus, Hours & Reviews - updated July 2025 - RestoMontreal.ca
FrenchTartareMusselsCouscousBrunchGreat selection of wines
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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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4.5 with 542 ratings on RestoMontreal.ca

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Gabriel
5.0

It was absolutely amazing.
The chicken mousse reminded me of my childhood where my grandmother would buy duck liver in the can. It tasted the exactly same, I highly recommendedView more

Jul 5, 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…View more

Jul 3, 2025
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Jessie
4.0

We had a nice dinner at Holder in Old Montreal. The ambiance was lively & stylish, & the service was friendly & attentive.

Here's what we ordered:
🥩 Beef Tartare: Flavorful & well-prepared, though a touch too salty for my taste. Still enjoyable overall.
🥗 Mixed Vegetable Salad: Light, fresh, & a great starter - nicely balanced & refreshing.
🐮 Braised Beef Cheeks: Tender & deeply flavored, one of the best dishes of the night.
🦆 Duck Confit: The skin was crisp, but the meat was a bit dry. Could use a bit more juiciness.
🦞 Lobster Ravioli: Rich & creamy, with a generous amount of lobster. A standout dish!

Overall, a solid dining experience with a few minor flaws. Still a great spot to check out if you're in Old Montreal!View more

Jul 1, 2025
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Rixon
4.0

One of the few places we were lucky to get dinner reservations...which is both good & bad. The service was excellent...well trained & knowledgeable wait staff. Ours was Anabelle & she made some great suggestions, topped off our wine & checked in on us. The food on the other hand was ok...we 4 got the Hanger steak (was cooked medii but was still tough/, Lobster ravioli (no flavor, wouldn't reco), the duck confit was good & the veal Marsala steak was the best among the 4 dishes.View more

Jun 30, 2025
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Jo
5.0

Très bonne ambiance,service impeccable & la bouffe est excellente!View more

Jun 30, 2025
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PJ
5.0

I would give our recent dining experience at Holder six stars if I could. The food was excellent. We shared the calamari & mozzarella di bufala to start. The braised beef cheek was outstanding - rich & flavourful. The grilled hanger steak was bistro perfection. But what made the evening was possibly the best service we've had ever. Professional of course. But friendly & kind & genuine. Joe made a great evening unforgettable. His food & wine suggestions were spot on. So if you're gonna go to Holder, ask for a table in Joe's section. It's worth it.View more

Jun 29, 2025
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Jen
5.0

my god I just had the beef tartare-it's a religious experience. it's giving I left my heart in Montreal. please come to Toronto 😩View more

Jun 27, 2025
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Janel
5.0

I got the beef shank, it melted off the bone & we got frois gras with pear chutney to share. Both are a must!View more

Jun 26, 2025
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Gabriel
5.0

Currently on vacation here in Montreal! I am overall very pleased with my time at this restaurant. I ordered the beef & the meat was very tender & delicious. Our server was very kind & helpful & I had a great time dining with my family. Only thing I could complain about is that the food did take a good amount of time to come out, but it wasn't anything too crazy. Definitely check this place out if you are in the area!View more

Jun 26, 2025
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Patrick
5.0

Très bien !View more

Jun 26, 2025
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Christophe
5.0

REALLY GOOD restaurant in old port Montreal!
Thank you dodo (Dominique) for the good service!View more

Jun 21, 2025
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Alison
5.0

Extremely tasty meal with wonderful service. I got the Duck Confit.View more

Jun 13, 2025
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Steven
5.0

Visited this restaurant with a group from work. This was high quality food in an upscale but not formal setting.
I had an appetizer of muscles. This was the first time I've ever tried them so I don't have much to compare against but I did enjoy a few of them.
I had a special of Icelandic cod with some kind of vegetable galette in a very creamy herbed sauce. The entire presentation was beautiful & so good that my plate was completely clean. Even though the portion was able & I was full I wanted more because it was so good.
My only warning about this place is that the noise level was quite high so be ready to speak loudly & lean into people you're talking with.
Id definitely come here again.View more

Jun 12, 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.View more

Jun 10, 2025
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Claude.
5.0

très bonne brasserie européenne dans le vieux Montréal beau cadre pour ce qui aime manger au calme ca ne sera pas pour vous car ambiance très buyanteView more

Jun 10, 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!!View more

Jun 8, 2025
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Lina
5.0

Perfect from the beginning to the end. The hostess was welcoming like to her own home. The waiter was thoughtful & attentive. The food was most delicious.View more

Jun 7, 2025
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Ali
4.0

Atmosphere & service were excellent. I ordered a steak & it was way overdone. The soup tasted like Campbell. The chocolate mousse was excellent though.View more

Jun 5, 2025
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Alex
4.0

Toujours aussi qualitatif qu'à l habitude. Un incontournable de MontrealView more

Jun 3, 2025
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Wedyan
5.0

I like the omelette 👌View more

Jun 1, 2025
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