Sel Noir Steakhouse: Savor the finest cuts in the heart of Montreal's Golden Square Mile. Indulge in our meticulously prepared steaks, complemented by a curated wine list, all within an elegant ambiance that defines the art of dining.
Overall, reviews for Sel Noir Steakhouse highlight a warm and elegant vibe, with excellent service and standout steaks that are often cooked to perfection and richly flavorful. Guests frequently praise generous portions, thoughtful menu options, and a well curated wine and cocktail program, making it ideal for a date, celebration, or a night out with friends. While the experience is largely positive and many describe the atmosphere as inviting and the staff as friendly and attentive, a few visits note slower service or inconsistencies in salt, seasoning, or timing, and some dishes that did not meet expectations. Reservations are often recommended, and crowd-pleasers like the tomahawk and surf and turf receive particular attention, along with memorable desserts such as cheesecake. Overall, Sel Noir stands out as a top choice for steak in Montreal for those seeking quality cuts, a refined ambiance, and reliable hospitality.
The server gave us a warm welcome but from there it went downhill.
My filet mignon was charred & tasteless although it was cooked at the right temperature. In the menu it said that every steak came with confit cherry tomatoes & horseradish. When the steaks arrived at our table they were missing both of those components. Our sever told us the horseradish was gratted over the top which we could barely see & asked if we wanted her to bring us the tomatoes on the side. Well for $60+, yes I would like to have all the components I am promised on the menu on my plate. She was nice enough to bring us a few tomatoes & some actual horseradish on the side. However, the cherry tomatoes were not confit, they were barely cooked & my garlic mushrooms lacked garlic.
Next, my mother is lactose intolerant. She wanted to order the salmon but it was made with a cream sauce. They told us everything except for the risotto was easily modifiable. They said the cream sauce could be made without the cream, but the salmon came out with no sauce at all. She asked to replace the brussels sprouts with mushrooms as she has trouble digesting them but her plate came out with brussel sprouts & a few mushrooms over the top. Thankfully when we sent it back it took little time for them to fix the mistake.
The only good part were the drinks & the half cornish hen. We also had the seafood mix for our appetizer, way overpriced but good.
The cooks need to be trained better because when you order $60+ steaks you expect something juicy, perfectly seasoned & not charred. As for the servers, please ask them to look over the food before it is brought out to ensure everything is as it says on the tickets. Again for the price of these plates, the service has to be immaculate.
I've been coming to Sel Noir regularly & it never disappoints. The steaks are consistently on point, perfectly cooked, full of flavour, but honestly the mac & cheese deserves its own mention. Rich, indulgent, & the perfect companion to whatever cut you order. The drink menu is where they really surprise you though, unique cocktails you won't find just anywhere, & they're as well-crafted as the food. Add in attentive service that makes you feel like a regular & a vibe that's moody, lively, & just plain cool, & you've got a spot that's hard not to come back to. If you haven't been, go. If you have, you already know.
May 5, 2026
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Nice little spot for a steakhouse. Dim light & dark ambiance make it into a perfect restaurant even if it's for just a drink. As for the cocktail, I had a NY sour, one of the best I've had. We started it off with the beef tartare served on a bone marrow & for the main plate, we ordered a rib steak with some fries on the side. Steak came out lukewarm at best & it was lacking some salt. Prices were on the more expensive side especially for the bone marrow but all things considered a decent steakhouse.
Amazing experience! I came with a group of 10 to celebrate a birthday, & everything was on point.The food was delicious - perfectly cooked tomahawk, rich mac & cheese, & amazing truffle fries. Portions were generous, drinks were great too - my amaretto sour was really well made.
Special shoutout to Xavier, who made our night. He explained the menu, gave great recommendations, & made sure we were well taken care of the entire time.
Highly recommend - great food, drinks, & outstanding service!
I wanted to love this place so much… the salmon tartare was a joke, nothing short of disgusting… Brussels sprouts were also really bad, nothing short flavor, no depth, no nothing… you can tell this place is trying. They try to take classics & reinvent them with bold ingredients & their own unique twist which I admire, but if the star ingredient is muffled by everything else, you're back at square one. I for myself will not be coming back for a while… until they make some changes. I hope this review is taken seriously & that they work on the basics of their menu because this place truly has the potential. Other than that, the staff was awesome for the most part, super friendly wait staff & great drinks.
J'ai été quelques fois à ce super resto!
La bouffe est délicieuse, le service & le staff sont merveilleux. Les drinks sont tellement bons. Les proprios sont géniaux! Je recommande!! Ça vaut le détour!
I had such a great experience here! The oysters were absolutely delicious, & my favourite dish of the night was the tuna tartare so fresh & full of flavour. The drinks were perfectly made &
We also loved our server, Gabriel he was attentive, friendly. I would definitely come back again!
Feb 16, 2026
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Thank you big E. & the great staff & super Mario cook at sel noir steak house. Thanks to you, your staff, your service, the quality & flavor you bring to your food & to your drinks was amazing & of course your ability to make almost everyone feel like family & make things uniquely fun.
We had the bone marrow tartare 5x⭐?, the oysters 5x⭐?,the wagyu burger 5x⭐? the lobster & shrimp risotto with the chef secret garlic butter 5x⭐? & we canot forget the mind blowing kumquat carajillo ⭐?⭐?⭐?⭐?⭐?.
Thank you all for making our first anniversary one to remember.
Vraiment belle expérience! Nous avons pris des entrées très bon! Le tomahawk WOW la pièce de viandé était DÉLICIEUSE! Le service était A1 les drinks aussi rien a dire.
Shockingly poor service despite the place being very quiet. No water refills, no follow-up for drinks, & no attention at all. Really bad experience. The filet mignon had absolutely no taste, & even after asking for salt, it was never brought. They also never brought our second order.
Dec 28, 2025
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Food: we ordered the Filet Mignon & Pan Roasted King Salmon. The Filet Mignon had no flavor, was brutally charred & not cooked properly. The Pan Roasted King Salmon had a strange texture & a bright orange sauce that didn't compliment the dish very well. For my drink, I ordered a Tanqueray & tonic; it was watered down & had barely any substance to it. The side of fries were decent.
Service: we had a female waitress who wasn't very attentive nor friendly. I noticed that she was very attentive & outgoing to the three other parties in the establishment, except for us; we were virtually ignored. We had to ask for water, straws, a steak knife; probably because we were tourists - so that tells you what you need to know.
Atmosphere: was very nice, I did like the interior, but the vibe of the waitstaff was… not good. The restaurant was empty & the waitstaff were just chillin around the bar, giving strange looks. The gentleman who greeted us & took our coats upon entering was very nice & welcoming, but it was unpleasant & downhill from that point forward.
We chose this spot for our 4 years anniversary. It's a pretty restaurant with a good ambiance. The drinks & food were good but the service was mid. An incident that made us a bit frustrated was when our server, Gabriel, took our half finished plates away in his hands & then after asked'fini?'while walking away. When we decided to ask for the bill, it took forever to get his attention & then forever again to come back for payment. We wanted to be comprehensive that they might be busy, but they were mostly just chatting among themselves. Also, we mentioned about our anniversary in the reservation, not that we were expecting anything, but just a verbal congrats would've made us feel appreciated. We had a tab of $500+ & still decided to leave 18% tip, but we don't think we will come back.
Had an amazing time! We sat right at the bar, & the bartender was incredibly friendly. The manager also stopped by to check that we were enjoying our food & drinks. The risotto was absolutely delicious! I definitely recommend.
Dark but cozy. Most of the food was decent, the tomahawk steak wasn't as flavourful as we'd hope. The mash potatoes were the best part of the meal, carrots & mushrooms are pretty close too! Our waiter was very distracted so we didn't see much of him unfortunately. That could use some work but we still had fun. The price of the steaks is all you get & not worth the money, then if you want sides, it's all at an extra cost. You'd think at $60 a plate you would get some veggies or salad but nope, not here. Drinks were fantastic! There is so many food choices out there so once was enough to know we won't return here again.
Went there with a group of friends for my birthday. We had a blast, food was amazing, service was on point, & the vibe was good. The waiter made a mistake on my drink order & quickly fixed it & offered shots to all of us :) we appreciated it & showed us the level of service this place has. Ribeye steak is a must, it was absolutely delicious!
The food is fantastic. I had the filet mignon & Parmesan fries. It was delicious!!! The drinks were amazing. The owner Des knows what he's doing! Great hospitality, love it can't wait to go back!
The service was a little slow, but we had a great time & had drinks while we waited. The spicy margarita was a mouth full of flavor, highly recommend. Also this was probably the best lobster we've ever had, & the waygu strip was phenomenal.
