Sel Noir Steakhouse privilégie la précision dans la cuisson des pièces de bœuf répondant à des exigences de température spécifiques. La cuisine met l'accent sur un approvisionnement rigoureux pour ses tartares signatures, minutieusement assaisonnés avec des herbes fraîches et des protéines coupées au couteau. Les convives découvrent une approche culinaire directe centrée sur les textures naturelles et les saveurs profondes des viandes saisies à la flamme. L aménagement privilégie une efficacité fonctionnelle, créant un cadre épuré où la préparation des protéines demeure l élément central. Chaque plat démontre un engagement envers l intégrité des produits, évitant les garnitures superflues qui altéreraient les composantes principales. Cet établissement constitue une destination dédiée aux amateurs d une cuisine centrée sur la viande, respectant les techniques de grillade traditionnelles et des standards de préparation constants pour chaque commande.
Sel Noir Steakhouse suscite des avis variés, de nombreux clients louant la qualité des steaks, la fraîcheur des ingrédients et l'originalité des cocktails. L'ambiance est souvent décrite comme feutrée et chaleureuse, idéale pour les sorties en amoureux ou entre amis, tandis que plusieurs convives soulignent l'accueil attentionné et le professionnalisme du personnel. Toutefois, l'expérience demeure inégale pour certains, avec des retours mentionnant parfois des délais d'attente, des écarts dans la cuisson ou l'assaisonnement des plats. Bien que quelques critiques signalent des lacunes dans le service ou la préparation culinaire, une grande majorité d'habitués qualifie leur visite de mémorable, recommandant l'établissement comme une adresse incontournable.
The food itself was good, but the service experience was extremely disappointing. Our order was mixed up & ended up on another table, & we weren't checked on for about an hour. Eventually we found out the order had been lost in the system & had to be remade.
When it finally arrived, mine was unfortunately undercooked/raw & had to be sent back. While the kitchen clearly has potential based on the quality of the food, the overall experience was frustrating & disorganized.
I hope they can improve their communication & order management, because the service issues really overshadowed what could have been a great meal.
'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.
18 janv. 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!
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.
