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.
This place is perfect for business lunches, if you care more about the business part than the lunch part. The food quality has absolutely dropped here, it's tasteless & stale for most of the menu. The place is lovely & well lit though, no blasting music, seats are comfortable, tables aren't the perfect size to have a conversation with someone across from you.
Nous avons été chargés en trop. Le restaurant l'a avoué & a refusé de nous rembourser! Nous avons tenu notre party de Noël au Vargas en décembre dernier. Le Vargas n'inclut pas le dessert dans son menu de groupe & cela reste au choix. Donc, on le paie si on le prend seulement. Vu que nous étions un grand groupe (> 50 personnes) nous avions demandé au restaurant s'il désirait avoir une liste des noms avec les choix de repas & l'option dessert ainsi que des "name tags" que les invités peuvent mettre devant eux pour faciliter le service lors du souper. Le restaurant nous a dit que cela n'était pas nécessaire & que leur équipe était habituée à recevoir des grands groupes. Malgré que j'avais précisé, par courriel, à la gérante des réservations que seulement une partie des invités allait prendre le dessert, le dessert a été servi à tout le groupe (55 personnes au lieu de 38) sans que les serveurs demandent à savoir qui le voulait & qui ne le voulait pas. Rendu à la facture, les desserts en trop nous ont été facturés & malgré les explications que j'ai données au serveur, soit que le dessert était au choix & que ce n'était pas tout le groupe qui en voulait, il n'a pas voulu retirer les desserts en trop de la facture sous prétexte qu'il était difficile de questionner tout le monde à savoir quels invités voulaient le dessert. Pourtant, les serveurs étaient passés en début de soirée pour questionner les invités quant à leurs choix de repas & auraient pu les questionner quant à l'option de dessert en même temps... Lorsque j'ai soulevé à la gérante des réservations que nous avons été facturés en trop, elle l'a avoué "Après verification de votre facture, nous remarquons que vous avez bel & bien été chargée des desserts en trop." mais elle a prétendu que nous avons payé moins de 15% de pourboire & que le restaurant allait garder le montant facturé en trop pour cette raison! Il est à noter que nous avions laissé 15% après taxes sur les frais de repas mais que nous avions exclus le frais de location de salle du pourboire, ce qui est tout à fait normal. Donc, en gros, restaurant qui refuse notre proposition de liste de noms pour faciliter le service & assurer sa fluidité, fait des erreurs en servant des desserts non sollicités & les facture & nous obligent à les payer!
Food - their Lamb shanks, BBQ ribs, salmon plate are great. Tried their sushi for the first time, not bad at all. Onion soup is delicious with the old gruyere cheese. Cesar salad never disappoints. Their portion size varies from one dish to another. Service- nothing to complain about. Always good. Atmosphere- if you want a quiter ambience, do not sit near the bar. Otherwise, the ambience is great.
Jan 30, 2024
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Went to dinner with my girlfriend last night & everything was fantastic. We were served by a waiter named Roberto & he was impeccable. Would recommend & will definitely be returning.
Vargas is not what it used to be! Drinks are whatever, the food is not what it used to be. Food used to be so delicious & tasty now it's not the case. Very disappointed specially for the price it cost. The french onion soup was too cheesy & did not taste good.
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The steak was amazing. Rib eye fry aged 28 days to perfection. The sushi on the other hand was lacking, & probably not even on par with your typical all you can eat joint. The service was great, but it seemed like a restaurant made more for business meetings than to celebrate special occasions. Overall, if you are looking for great cocktails & steaks, would recommend.
I ordered a steak & Monte Carlo potatoes for lunch & the steak tasted as if it was cooked & reheated for way too long. Medium cooked steak should never taste dry, terribly cooked. The best thing was the gravy, it tasted homemade & was the highlight of what I ate. I would try something different next time, maybe an off day for the chef when we went, but my expectations won't be very high.
Points positifs: - Bon service. - Salle calme. - Ambiance chaleureuse. - Viande tendre. - Entrée bonne. Points négatifs : - La cuisson du tomahawk n'était pas homogène. - Les frites aux truffes & les champignons grillés était extrêmement salés. - petite sensation d'inconfort à la table où nous étions (à côté du mur rideau, il faisait un peu froid). - L'eau des lavabos est froide, faudrait revoir le réglage du mélangeur).
Mid food Streak frite was expensive for what you're getting ,the fries are soggy but the meat is okay. The calamaries are tasteless & the batter crumble as soon as you touch it Sushis are fresh but again expensive (50 for 20 pieces) The apple cheese cake was old & it's graham base soggy. The Ferrero chocolate cake was absolutely tasteless
