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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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french(69) recommend(41) steak(40) tartare(39) beef(39) confit(38) dessert(37) duck(37) soup(36)Page 8 of 19 - 361 Reviews
Carol
Delightful setting with just the right balance of sophisticated & casual. The service is impeccable, the staff works together like a well oiled machine. The star of the evening is the food! It's fresh, well prepared, & flavorful. We had the paella, salmon, & lobster ravioli, all of which were cooked just right. Oh, & leave room for dessert. The comfort food of sucre a la creme & the truffles au chocolat Guayaquil were all to die for! Highly recommend. Ask for Pierre Gabriel for impeccable service.View more
Jeremiah
Overrated & overpriced food. The atmosphere is nice, but the place can get very loud when it's busy, & the maître d' was snobby & rude. All this makes Holder not worth a second visit.View more
Tori
We've been to holder 3+ times now & the food never disappoints! It's one of our favourites to return to especially when hosting out of towners as its wide range menu has something for everyone. Food & service quality is superb. I want to especially shout out Joe who has served us twice now, including last night, who truly brings the experience to a whole other level with such care, perfectly timed service & a great personality. Holder we will be back again because of this care to food & quality of experience. 🤍View more
Claudia
Their ham egg Benedict is the best one I ever had because of their bechamel sauce to die for. I made it try to my bf & he was also sooo impressed. It was out first time going there but not the last! The staff are very nice & attentive & the service is super fast!View more
Yacht
The food is amazing, the service was outstanding. This is now my favorite restaurant in Montreal. Dominique was our server, she is amazing.View more
Mia
We always come here when we're in Montreal. Book ahead & always ask for a windows seat. Less traffic that way. Bustling restaurant filled with lots of energy, business folk, people on dates, family, tourists, & locals. Service is always top-notch, friendly, attentive, & knowledgeable. Food has always been great, & we always order too much. Our faves are the foil gras, grilled octopus salad, & the boeuf cheek a la borguignon. Portions are just right, for us. Prices have gone up over the last year, but I feel like it's gone up everywhere. Photos don't do the food justice. Probably the best mashed potatoes. Veal & steak, cooked to a perfect rare. We'll be back againView more
Johan
Le super agréable resto francais du Vieux Port. J'y ai été trois fois, toujours satisfait.View more
Katy
Duck confit was good for the first time though not as crispy as desired. Beef cheek was divine. Definitely some cool stuff on the menu, a shame we didn't have time to try dessert. Fun & attentive service too.View more
Nanda
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!!!!!!!View more
Martin
The crepes with berries were delicious, as was the eggs Benedict.View more
Ali
I'm so impressed with this place! The design is stylish & modern, creating a warm & inviting atmosphere. But the real showstopper is the food , it's absolutely mouthwatering! The steak is cooked to perfection, & the caramelized onions add a sweet & savory flavor that complements it perfectly. I'm a total steak lover, & this dish exceeded my expectations. If you're a fellow steak enthusiast or just looking for a great dining experience, I highly recommend checking this place out. You won't be disappointed!View more
Simon-Pier
Very small option for vegetarian. My guess had to order twice the same appetizer to have a decent portion. They were not able to provide any option / accommodation (pasta with tomato sauce..) Told me it is their policy & to write a review if I'm not happy so.. here I am..View more
Jean-Marc
Une très bonne adresse à garder précieusement dans son carnet. Un service exemplaire, le repas très bon & bien présente & le dessert original & agréable.View more
Zach
Very nice cozy restaurant, nice decor & very good food. Service is abit slowView more
Lucas
Une cuisine française très correcte & sans prétention, au travers d'un service du même registre, qui en font une adresse idéale pour un déjeuner ou dîner improvisé. Cuisine simple & relativement bien exécutée. Choix des vins au verre assez conséquent pour Montréal, & plutôt traditionnel (merci pour ça 🙏). Je recommande 👍View more
Asima
Enjoyed our lunch! French onion soup, 2 reubens, kids meal. Gets very busy at lunch but accommodating.View more
Cherubini
Wonderful experience! Great service & excellent food. I highly recommend this restaurant. Gregory & Macha were very helpful!View more