Vargas is situated in the heart of downtown Montreal business district, and walking distance to all the major hotels. Vargas is a chef driven American classic Steakhouse in an elegant and sophisticated ambiance, Our focus is on quality and freshness, from our sustainably sourced fish to the perfectly aged Canadian Beef. Vargas is unique to the city to offer the combination of Sushi and Steak, you can’t go wrong with such a varied offer of flavors. Our wine cellar is extensive and offers something for everyone by the bottle or by the glass. The staff are always attentive and professional your GM’s Mike Digaletos and Stefano Apostolatos can cater to any private function and special requests.
Vargas is described as a refined Montreal staple with a broad menu centered on steaks but also offering seafood, sushi and sharing plates, with many meals noted as delicious and well presented, including filet mignon, ribeye, prime rib and beef Wellington, as well as standout sides and desserts. The atmosphere and service are frequently praised, featuring a warm, professional staff, attentive bartenders and an elegant, renovated dining room that suits business lunches, celebrations and intimate dinners. Still, experiences vary, with some visits marked by slow or uneven service, long waits for water or plates arriving without garnishes, and a few dishes not meeting expectations for price or temperature. Guests also applaud the cocktail program and the quality of seafood and sushi in many cases, though a few reviews note freshness or prep inconsistencies on seafood platters. Overall Vargas comes across as a strong choice for notable meals in downtown Montreal, delivering good value and memorable service more often than not, even if some visits fall short.
Wonderful restaurant. Yannick & Talia are such lovely people & professionals & it felt more like a home meal with family. Recommend warmly to everybody.
Came here for a date night for the first time, & wow the meal was amazing. Started off with the small plate of sushi. 10/10 super fresh. I had the rib eye steak I believe & it was cooked to perfection. Ended our night with the strawberry cheesecake & let me tell you it wasn't your ordinary slice of cake. It was presented so beautifully I didn't even want to eat it lol (but I did) & it was delicious. 10/10 would recommend
Feb 19, 2026
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Comme plusieurs autres couples avec qui ont a discuté, malgré qu'on a réservé UNE TABLE POUR 2 plusieurs semaines à l'avance. Arrivé sur place à 20:30 on nous a placé au bar. J'aurais compris si le restaurant était full. Mais plusieurs tables & banquette étaient disponible (environ une dizaine) & ceux tout le long de notre présence sur place jusqu'à notre départ vers 22:00. TRÈS DÉÇUE.
Mon mari à réservé depuis 1 mois une table pour 2 spécialement pour la St Valentin, en arrivant on nous met au bar lorsqu' on demande un accommodement aucun n'est offert. C'est quoi je dois réservé au mois de juin pour m'assurer d'avoir une table pour la St Valentin. Pendant la soirée plusieurs tables sont resté vacant & personne n'est venu nous la proposer. Mauvaise expérience c'est dommage.
Had a great experience at Vargas! It's a beautiful restaurant with a nice atmosphere. The drinks were good, & the tomahawk steak was also very good. Service was excellent. Yannick really created an amazing experience for us. Service 12/10.
Feb 13, 2026
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Absolutely fantastic experience. The rib was tender & juicy, & the burger was one of the best I've had, well seasoned & satisfying. Great quality ingredients, excellent service, & a warm atmosphere. We'll definitely be coming back.
Every dish tasted fresh & full of flavor. You can tell they use quality ingredients. The presentation was beautiful too. Friendly staff & quick service!'
Dinner was exceptional. I got East meets West with Filet mignon & kamakazi sushi roll. Absolutely the best steak I've ever had. The bearanaise sauce was so good as well. Our server Yannick was so accommodating & answered all of our questions. Absolutely amazing quality & service.
Jan 31, 2026
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La table d'hôte du midi est vraiment une aubaine. Avoir une salade & un prime rib pour 30$ est vraiment unique. La qualité de la nourriture est bonne, mais j'ai été un peu déçu du service. Le service était un peu froid & on ne m'a pas proposé de dessert à la fin du repas.
Dinner for 5. Service=good overall but waited quite a while for waiter/water. Also, food runners brought wrong dishes to wrong people twice. Waiter (Pascal) was friendly, fun & funny.
Food: Bread rolls were good but some were not that fresh. Grilled octopus app was good but not great & had a weird orange sauce. Definitely not worth $30. French onion soup was not hot & the cheese barely melted=someone took it out of the oven way too early. Sent it back & 2nd time around it was hot & melted & broth quite tasty. $12 grilled veggies that we chose as sides with steaks were a let down. Burger de Dave (topped with aged cheddar, maple-glazed bacon, lettuce, tomatoes, onions, pickles & chipotle aioli. Served with golden fries. ) was good but a bit messy because of the aioli, & the meat is not well seasoned. Filet mignon was very good, as was the Miso glazed salmon. Overall a good meal but not great bang for your buck at around $70 per person without booze. Keg offers better overall food & value.
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I was charged for a scotch i ordered, but they didn't have in stock. Then i discovered paying the bill, that their replacement suggestion was was more than twice as much as the one I had ordered. Even though I asked if it was in the same price range. They also charged me for the ice ball on a $30 whiskey.
Une expérience extraordinaire. Nourriture excellente, de bon conseil & un accueil plus que chaleureux.
Nous avons eu Yannick comme serveur & il était super!
