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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.
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4.0
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.
Jan 19, 2026
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5.0
Super service avec Yannick.
On a adoré nos assiettes. On a pris des steaks & des sushis, les deux étaient super!
Jan 17, 2026
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1.0
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.
Jan 14, 2026
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5.0
Une expérience extraordinaire. Nourriture excellente, de bon conseil & un accueil plus que chaleureux.
Nous avons eu Yannick comme serveur & il était super!
Jan 4, 2026
on Google
3.0
Nice restaurant, a lot to choose from to order. The steaks were tough. The filet had to be sawed with the steak knife when it was cooked medium. It was a little over cooked. The cap steak was incredibly not worth it. Very little flavor also tough & maybe 6-8 ounces of meat for $68. Have a hard time believing these steaks were prime. Would not visit again.
Jan 1, 2026
on Google
5.0
We had our annual company Christmas party there this year & wow!! Incredibly good food with very professional staff. We were in a semi-private room & it was just awesome. I'm hoping we have our Christmas supper there again next year. Thank you!
Dec 31, 2025
on Google
5.0
Food was delicious. The ambience was great. My son had the lobster. We had sushi & the Greek salad. We would certainly go back again.
Dec 31, 2025
on Google
5.0
Yannick!! Juste un WOW pour le service!!! Merci mille fois!!! & le repas excellent!!!
Dec 30, 2025
on Google
2.0
I dined here alone on Christmas Eve to treat myself. When I arrived, I was greeted with'ni hao' & asked why I was dining alone. Later, while waiting for my steak to be remade (it was overcooked, though it was replaced), another waiter again greeted me with'ni hao.'
I just wanted to share some feedback that it can feel uncomfortable when a guest's nationality or language is assumed based on appearance. I was born & raised in Canada, & while I look Asian, I don't necessarily speak Mandarin.
Dining alone should feel comfortable & welcoming. I came in simply hoping to enjoy a nice meal & a quiet evening.
Dec 28, 2025
on Google
4.0
Restaurant destiné un peu plus pour les amateurs des viandes rouges
Dec 26, 2025
on Google
5.0
Un service à table de qualité, chaleureux & qui connait bien la carte !
La nourriture était vraiment délicieuse, les plats sont très bien présentés & j'ai trouvé que les desserts étaient aussi délicieux que beaux à regarder !
Dec 25, 2025
on Google
5.0
Everything was spectacular, & Raph & Aida were great! I will be coming back for sure
Dec 23, 2025
on Google
5.0
I am visiting from Toronto & met a couple Montréal friends for lunch. The lunch menu is a GREAT deal! I had the Chef Special, a tasty tender meaty lamb shank, for only $26. & a glass of Douro red for $12. Our waiter Yannick was very friendly & helpful. Would highly recommend Vargas for weekday lunches.
Dec 22, 2025
on Google
5.0
Came in for a birthday dinner & left very satisfied.
Drinks came fast & we're very reasonably priced. Food was really good. Steaks were perfectly cooked to our liking. Waiter & busboy were very friendly & entertaining.
Will definitely be back.
Dec 2, 2025
on Google
5.0
Magnifique restaurant, la nourriture est parfaite, le service impeccable 🥰
Nov 27, 2025
on Google
5.0
I'll get to the food in a bit, but first I'd like to talk about the service.
I believe anyone can be a waiter. Anyone can bring the food to your table, fill your water, check in to make sure you're doing fine. These are the basics & any half-caring waiter could achieve. What is difficult is the charisma. Being able to make your guest laugh while also knowing when to give them space, to have such a knowledge of the menu to describe sauces as'to die for' & be correct.
Let me introduce you to Raph. A brilliant waiter whose humour & ability to read the mood elevated the meal to a place a chef cannot take it. These are skills that separate the regular chains to the restaurants that you reserve to celebrate. Raph, if you're reading this, thank you for the amazing service.
My partner & I celebrated our 3 year anniversary here! This is what we ordered
The VIP Platter for 2: incredible, if you're going with someone who doesn't mind sharing, this is perfect for you. The peanut butter jam was my highlight
The 12oz Filet Mignon: Our waiter suggested the'Dion' sauce. Amazing, no notes, cooked perfectly, absolutely get the Dion sauce & garden salad.
The Creation Sushi plate: another banger, each bite unique & REAL GINGER!! Which is always a nice touch.
My partner got a Dirty Martini & I a simple gin & tonic, both delicious.
To end our meal, we each had an espresso, a perfect way to end a lovely experience.
Including Tax & Tip, our total was around 250$ (worth it)
Some smaller notes. It really irks me when you ask for a takeout box & the service will make you pack your own, Vargas avoided this which my partner & I really appreciated.
All in All, a wonderful experience. Will for sure be returning for other big celebrations.
Nov 15, 2025
on Google