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 frame Sel Noir Steakhouse as a stylish, intimate spot with a warm, speakeasy vibe where the atmosphere and service often shine alongside high quality cooking. The steaks, seafood and cocktails are frequently praised for flavor, tenderness and thoughtful preparation, with many calls of the ribeye, tomahawk, surf and turf and lobster specials among the highlights, and several notes about excellent night-out options like date nights and celebrations. The service is described as attentive, friendly and efficient when at its best, making Sel Noir a popular choice for memorable dinners; ambiance, lighting and a lively yet not too noisy setting are repeatedly cited as major pluses. Yet some experiences are more mixed: a few encounters with slower or imperfect service, questions on value given the price, and occasional dishes reported as underseasoned, overcooked or not up to expectations, reminding readers that quality can vary by visit. Reservations are often recommended, and reviews credit strong staff knowledge and thoughtful touches from management. In sum, Sel Noir Steakhouse is portrayed as a top-tier steakhouse option in Montreal for serious carnivores and lovers of a refined night out, with consistent praise for food and hospitality tempered by occasional service or dish missteps.
'One of the best steakhouses I've been to. The steak was well-flavoured & cooked perfectly. I usually order my steak well done, & many chefs end up making it too chewy or burnt, but that definitely wasn't the case here. You can tell the chef is a professional. The prices are on the expensive side, but the quality of the meal made it worth it. I really enjoyed my meal.
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.
Jan 18, 2026
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Really cozy ambiance, great food. Had an amazing espresso martini, & don't even get me started about the steak. Amazing quality & delicious. Highly recommend coming
Had the surf & turf for 2. First off, service is great & attentive. 40oz tomahawk is flavorful, tender & juicy with a nice grilled taste. Shrimps are A1...overall great romantic experience & the quality to match it.
⭐?⭐? Very disappointing experience - extremely overpriced for what you get
We chose this place after reading mixed reviews & seeing the nice décor & downtown location. Unfortunately, our group visit (3 people) turned out to be one of the worst dining experiences we've had, especially considering the price 💸.
Let me start with the positives, because yes, there are some:
The location is great, easy access downtown 📍. The ambiance is calm & stylish, lighting is nice, & the bar looks beautiful 🍷. On paper, this place has potential.
But that's where the positives end.
🍽? Food & Portions
For a restaurant charging around $100 per person, the portion sizes are shockingly small. As you can clearly see in the photo, the meat portion is tiny-honestly, peanut-sized for that price. This is absolutely unacceptable.
They also cannot seriously claim this is Wagyu beef. We are not clueless customers. Anyone who knows meat can tell this is NOT Wagyu. Charging premium prices while misrepresenting quality is a huge red flag 🚩.
No sides included, everything is extra. No ketchup. No napkins. For a place positioning itself as upscale, this feels careless & lazy.
🧑?🍳 Service (Major Issue)
Service was very poor, similar to what other reviewers mentioned.
• Plates were taken away before we were finished
• Long waits just to get basic attention
• Staff chatting among themselves while customers waited
• No follow-up, no check-ins, no professionalism
At this price point, service should be polished & attentive. Instead, it felt rushed, disorganized, & indifferent 😒.
💰 Value for Money
This is the biggest issue.
The quality does NOT justify the price. Not even close.
Paying $100+ per person for:
• Tiny portions
• Average (at best) food
• Poor service
• Missing basics like napkins
…is simply unreasonable.
Other reviewers mentioned anniversaries, special occasions, & high tabs with minimal acknowledgment. We weren't even expecting anything special-but basic respect & service should be standard, not optional.
❌ Final Thoughts
This place tries to sell a luxury experience, but delivers mid-level food at luxury prices. Ambiance alone does not make a restaurant worth returning to.
A wonderful steakhouse experience with quality dishes & warm atmosphere. The steak was well-prepared & the truffle fries were a flavourful treat, but the true standout was the cheesecake; rich, smooth, & easily the best part of the meal. Highly recommend!
One of my new favorite joints! The simplicity of the options & quality of the food are great. Good wine selections to pair with the surf & turf dual plate. Definitely check this place out!
Jun 10, 2025
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We had a large group attend & from start to finish the experience was perfect. The staff were friendly, knowledgeable, & very responsive! One of the best meals I have had in a very long time & I highly recommend for anyone looking for a top quality steak experience in MTL!
Hard pass for us going forward.
We were excited to try Sel Noir but we were very disappointed.
Ordered the Tomahawk steak & by the time it arrived, it was cold & tasted bland! No sauce was offered & after we asked for some, it took 15 minutes to get it. We don't mind paying premium prices but we expect premium quality & service. This was not the place for that.
The staff was not particularly pleasant, leaving us ignored at the door while they were chatting away in front of us. The only one that stood out was the young man serving us water & asking how everything was. The shrimp was tasteless & also cold. The carrots & mushrooms were tasty but not the reason you go to a steakhouse.
The atmosphere was the saving grace. Nice ambiance & if the food & service was good would make a great place for special dates & occasions. There are much better options out there.
We came for a family dinner, 3 of us ordered steak & the other cod. All meals tasted great but were cold when served. Service was good but food was way overpriced for the quality, preparation & temperature.
Dec 5, 2024
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I had the pleasure of dining at Sel Noir recently. We were greeted warmly upon entering. I ordered Oysters to start & for my main, the Ribeye with mashed potatoes & a salad. I found their food quality & service exceptional. Portions were generous. I will be returning to experience more of their menu & recommending to family & friends. Cheers.
Amazing food & hospitality. Great ambiance, good quality ingredients, & good energy from the hosts. If you're visiting Montréal, you have to pass by this place.
Service was good but quality & quantity of food don't add up for the price you're paying. The steak was good but nothing exceptional, it took it almost one hour to arrive. Place extremely dark as well. All those good reviews are probably paid.
We came here for Valentines day & overall it was lower mid quality. The service was pretty good, no issues there. However the food was not quality that you would want for the money that you're spending. We ordered oysters, beef tartare & tomahawk for 2. The oysters were very good actually, I've had PEI oysters in PEI & the oysters they had although not quite as good they we're pretty damn close. The Beef tartare was rather disappointing however, the color was off & clearly they tried to mask bad quality beef with A LOT of salt. The most disappointing part was the Tomahawk for two. They claim that the steak itself is supposed to be 40oz. The taste was decent but my issue is with the presentation. They conveniently pre cut the steak & also place it in a strange fashion. They place the bone over your cuts like a rainbow to not show the actual size of the meat. This is obviously an attempt to have some of signature instagram moment. Honestly all this to say there is NO WAY that was 40oz. They clearly to all this weak flair in order to oversell you on a small amount of meat. - 150$ Overall I feel like we were taken for a ride. Advice: You're food is solid, but you're charging Wayyyyy too much for what you're giving out.
Amazing service, quick & high quality meat. The tohomohawk is 10/10 you should try it if you have the chance. Only thing i can say about this place,it was the best way to start the new year! & i will 100% be back Forgot to mention... 5 stars to desmond & his staff.. thank you!
Sel Noir Steakhouse exceeded expectations with its incredible Wagyu steak. The melt-in-your-mouth texture & rich flavor showcased the restaurant's commitment to quality. A must-visit for any steak enthusiast! Amazing service, fantastic wine, 100% coming back
This place has good food, interesting selection of wines & drinks but some aspects could definitely be improved. 1. The food as mentioned was good, the steak was slightly overcooked but acceptable, all sides & all sauces were tasty but everything is at an additional price so the bill can increase rapidly. Personally I think that the price for the sides were reasonable but for the sauces I found it a bit overpriced. 2. Service was average, they asked during our reservation if we were celebrating anything special which we were (anniversary) but it was not acknowledged or mentioned whatsoever. The waitress was knowledgeable but seemed to be annoyed & rushed, they never asked how was the food or followed up with any recommendations at all. The food came out quick which was nice. 3. Price-quality was ok but nothing exceptional & the atmosphere is nice.
