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 $60+ steaks you expect something juicy, perfectly seasoned & not charred. As for the servers, please ask them to look over the food before it is brought out to ensure everything is as it says on the tickets. Again for the price of these plates, the service has to be immaculate.
I've been coming to Sel Noir regularly & it never disappoints. The steaks are consistently on point, perfectly cooked, full of flavour, but honestly the mac & cheese deserves its own mention. Rich, indulgent, & the perfect companion to whatever cut you order. The drink menu is where they really surprise you though, unique cocktails you won't find just anywhere, & they're as well-crafted as the food. Add in attentive service that makes you feel like a regular & a vibe that's moody, lively, & just plain cool, & you've got a spot that's hard not to come back to. If you haven't been, go. If you have, you already know.
May 5, 2026
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Accueil fade. Plus de 15 minutes d'attente avant d'avoir d'avoir quelqu'un pour prendre nos commandes. & plus de 30 minutes d'attente avant d'être servi. Or les autres tables se faisaient servir rapidement. Ça frisait la discrimination!
Frites trop sèches & grillées servies.
The food was delicious, no complaints there. However, the service downgraded as the night went on. We had our personalized menu, which ended up being 75$ per person as long as we ordered what was from the personalized menu. We were still charged more than what was written, & some of the servers were not honest with the prices (saying that a dessert was included within the 75$ when it wasn't). Lastly, the servers would neglect half of our table. When I asked if they would serve everyone else, they responded by saying that it wasn't necessary since the end of our reservation was coming up, although we did have time.
Superbe expérience chez Sel Noir à Montréal. Les plats étaient délicieux, raffinés & parfaitement exécutés chaque bouchée était un plaisir. Le service était incroyable, attentionné & chaleureux du début à la fin. Une adresse que je recommande sans hésite
I went a few months ago. Seating was very awkward, probably due to having a birthday party happening that night. Everybody kept walking past us & the music was loud. Food was good, prices decent.
Apr 29, 2026
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Service impeccable & expérience mémorable !
Un grand merci à Gabriel, un serveur exceptionnel : attentionné, professionnel & toujours souriant. Il connaît parfaitement le menu & donne d'excellentes recommandations.
Côté cuisine, tout était absolument délicieux. Les plats sont savoureux, bien présentés & préparés avec des ingrédients de qualité. On sent vraiment le soin apporté à chaque détail.
L'ambiance du restaurant est chaleureuse & accueillante, parfaite pour une soirée réussie.
Je recommande vivement - autant pour la nourriture excellente que pour le service remarquable de Gabriel. J'y retournerai sans hésiter !
The food was excellent, & the ambiance was somewhat unexpected for a steakhouse, more like a bar, with dim lighting & a lively, inviting atmosphere.
The only downside was how strictly they manage table time. There's a two-hour limit, & you're asked to leave once it's up. Since we were a large group, it took some time to get served at the beginning, which unfortunately made the end of the evening feel rushed.
There seems to be a disconnect between the pace of service & the pressure to turn tables quickly, with reservations perhaps scheduled a little too tightly for groups of six to eight.
Apr 20, 2026
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Je suis allé célébrer mon anniversaire au Sel Noir samedi dernier. Le service reçu fut impeccable. Notre serveuse était très à l'écoute ( Joëlle si je ne me trompe pas). Nos verres d'eau étaient tjrs pleins, elle venait nous voir pour savoir si tout était ok de façons très courtoise & professionnelle, toujours ayant le sourire au lèvres! Xavier aussi, service incroyable, au petit soin! LA NOURRITURE, sans mot. J'ai pris le risotto au homard & crevette. Certaines ont pris de la viande & j'ai eu la chance d'y goûter. C'était delicieux. L'ambiance était conviviale, tamisé, festif mais pas trop. Excellent restau. Bon vibe.
Un énorme merci pour cette belle soirée réussie! J'y retournerai certainement!
J'ai réservé à ce restaurant pour la première fois & je vous le recommande fortement!!! Nous avons réservé tardivement pour un souper à 2, un mercredi soir tranquille & nous avons été tellement bien accueilli, un service de qualité & tout les choix que nous avons fait sur le menu étaient juste incroyables!!! Nous avons mangé la pieuvre grillée, un filet mignon ( EXCELLENT!!🙂 ) , les choux de Bruxelles ( WOW ) & le ribeyes ( EXCELLENT 😮?💨). Ils nous ont également proposé de superbes sélections de vins. Amateurs de viandes… à essayer absolument.
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.
J'ai été pour la première fois à ce restaurant qui, à une ambiance extraordinaire ! J'ai vraiment apprécié mon expérience culinaire. J'ai été vraiment bien reçu & le service a la clientèle est hors paire!! . Idéal pour une''date'' ou tout simplement une soirée entre ami(es) !
Je suis allée manger au resto de mon ami & je suis tellement fière 🥹❤? Tout était vraiment parfait, le menu était excellent, les plats étaient délicieux & le steak… juste wow 🤤🥩 Ça vaut vraiment la peine d'y aller!
