Holder

October 1, 2025

Exceptional Service and Delicious Food! We visited Holder on the evening of August 30th and, due to our own mistake, had made a reservation for the wrong date. Despite this, the Maitre d' greeted us with incredible politeness and professionalism. She went out of her way to find us a high table at the bar, and we were so grateful. The excellent service continued with our server, Gabrielle, who was simply fantastic throughout our meal. The entire staff made us feel welcome. The food was just as impressive as the service. We started with the Paysanne and French Onion soups, and both were great. For our main courses, the confit de canard was delicious, and the onglet was cooked perfectly. The restaurant itself has a wonderful, lively ambiance that makes for a great dining experience. We were thoroughly impressed with everything at Holder, from the accommodating staff to the outstanding food. We highly recommend it!

October 21, 2025

We came here on a Saturday without a reservation, but since we arrived before 5 p.m., there was no wait and no problem getting a table. The staff were wonderful—so friendly and patient! They noticed we were non–French-speaking tourists and took the time to explain the menu and specials to us, which we really appreciated. Everything was delicious! If you’re traveling with young kids and want to enjoy elevated food without breaking the bank—and in a warm, welcoming atmosphere—this is definitely the place for you. The calamari was an instant family favorite, the lobster ravioli and duck confit were both perfect, and the mussels were not only tasty but came in a huge portion! If I ever visit Montreal again, I’ll definitely be back for dinner here!

June 26, 2025

Currently on vacation here in Montreal! I am overall very pleased with my time at this restaurant. I ordered the beef and the meat was very tender and delicious. Our server was very kind and helpful and I had a great time dining with my family. Only thing I could complain about is that the food did take a good amount of time to come out, but it wasn’t anything too crazy. Definitely check this place out if you are in the area!

August 11, 2025

I arrived to Montreal from Ontario and had to come here. I made a late reservation and they still accepted me. I was given an excellent window seat, and felt extremely welcomed. My server was wonderful. I started with 24 oysters. They tasted good and were fresh ($2 each). I paired it with a Prosecco! Afterwards I had the duck confit. It was delicious! The duck could’ve been juicer, but overall the flavour and textures were wonderful. Truly a beautiful experience with fast reliable service. I ended the night with a night cap, a boulevardier! Everything was tasty, fresh and worth it. I highly recommend this place for some French cuisine!

September 30, 2025

Absolutely first rate brasserie. Lovely room, professional service, fantastic food. Beef cheeks and salmon were amazing. Serving sizes were large and creatively plated. Excellent all around.