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 an elegant, versatile dining spot where steaks, sushi and seafood shine, with meals praised for fresh ingredients, bold flavors and beautiful presentation. The atmosphere is repeatedly noted as warm and beautiful, with a renovated bar that adds a New York vibe and makes it a good setting for date nights, business lunches and celebrations. Service is often described as friendly, professional and attentive, with staff who know the menu, though a few visits mention slower pacing or occasional missteps in timing or food delivery. Dishes receive strong marks, from tender ribeye and tomahawk steaks to standout sushi plates and creative appetizers, while some sides and seafood platters disappoint or feel pricey for the portion. Desserts and cocktails garner praise, especially the creme brulee and well crafted drinks, though some diners call out uneven value for money. Corporate and private events are described as well organized with efficient wine service and generous portions. Overall, Vargas comes across as a reliable choice for flavorful, quality meals and a memorable night out, with many guests planning to return for celebrations or regular visits.
Good quality is good, nice ambience, service staff were excellent. Pretty much your typical steakhouse. Not sure the value for dollar spent is there, but overall decent.
We are at Vargas when we were in Montreal for a convention. Amazing place: the steaks are incredible, & the cocktails were very, very good (10/10). Best part was our server Amy. She was super friendly & helpful. We ended up eating at Vargas 3 times that week.
The food here is just ok I feel but Ive always been very satisfied with the service & even though the food is just ok i must say i keep going back for the sushi pizza which actually looks nothing like a pizza 😂 it looks like a butterfly on some days & tear drops on another day. I do recommend trying it though it is sooooo tasty.
Fantastic food & service!! Our 2nd visit in 3 days. Roberto provided a great quality of service & was very friendly. The portions are more than adequate & all the food was perfectly done. We'll be back!!
Steak was fantastic, need more selection of apps & need a Caesar salad.
Update: Either they did not give me my Caesar salad that came with the steak or changed their menu & now claim they had it when I was there. Either way I got screwed.
Nous avons eu la chance de partager un repas entre amis samedi le 8 mars 2025. L'ambiance était vraiment agréable & que dire de la nourriture, tout était excellent. Roberto, notre serveur & son équipe, nous ont accueilli comme des Rois. Très bonne explication des différentes coupes de viande en fonction de leurs cuissons, cela m'a permis de choisir un filet mignon que j'ai vraiment apprécié. Roberto a été la clé de la réussite de notre soirée, je vous le recommande sans hésiter. Bravo & Merci.
I've been to Vargas a few times over the years & I always find the steaks to be hit or miss. It's hard to knock a place for the steak not being tender & when I've told them about it they've always made something new. Unfortunately it's been 4 out of the 5 times I've gone that someone in our group has had a bad steak. Most recently I had the prime rib which was surprisingly very tough but they replaced it with a filet & a free dessert. The crème Brûlée was probably the best I've ever had. I was there with my son & he got the burger. For kids they charge you 12$ which is nice but it's the same burger on their menu minus the bacon. My son & I both agreed it's probably the best burger I've ever had in my life. It was really good but it was a tad spicy so if that's your thing you'll love it.
