Vargas Steak-Bar-Sushi

John L (124 reviews)

17 Apr 2026

Source: Google

3.7

Decent downtown steakhouse. Could use some additional side options. Our table probably would have ordered additional plates if offered. Fries were ok and presented in a little cup but nothing out of the ordinary. All the meats were cooked/seasoned to our liking. Staff was excellent. Kept our cocktails/wine flowing.

Restaurant response

Response added on 20 Apr 2026

Thank you for your feedback. We currently have 16 side options on our regular menu for guests to enjoy. Looking forward to serving you again.

Eli Wardan (151 reviews)

14 Apr 2026

Source: Google

5.0

Dining at Vargas Steakhouse & Sushi Restaurant offers a unique blend of upscale steakhouse dining with a modern, stylish twist. Located in downtown Montreal, the ambiance feels sleek and vibrant, making it a great spot for both business dinners and nights out. The steak was definitely the star of the evening. Cooked exactly as requested, it came out tender, juicy, and full of rich flavor. You can immediately tell the quality of the meat is top-tier, and the preparation is done with precision. Each bite had that perfect balance of char on the outside and a melt-in-your-mouth texture inside. What sets Vargas apart is the option to mix things up with sushi alongside your steak. It’s not something you see at every steakhouse, and it adds a fun, elevated touch to the experience. The sushi was fresh and well-prepared, making it more than just an afterthought on the menu. Service was professional and attentive, helping create a smooth and enjoyable dining experience from start to finish. Overall, Vargas is a great choice if you’re looking for a high-end steak with a bit of variety, all in a lively Montreal setting.

Restaurant response

Response added on 15 Apr 2026

Thank you so much for the wonderful review! We are delighted to hear you enjoyed the quality of our steaks and the unique experience of pairing them with our sushi. It’s great to know our team provided the attentive service you deserve. We look forward to welcoming you back for another memorable meal in downtown Montreal soon!

Tom Mikolas (33 reviews)

12 Apr 2026

Source: Google

4.3

Steak was delicious and cooked perfectly Nice place 👍

Restaurant response

Response added on 15 Apr 2026

Thank you for the review! We’re so glad to hear you enjoyed your steak and that it was cooked perfectly. We look forward to welcoming you back for another great meal soon!

Anton (8 reviews)

11 Apr 2026

Source: Google

5.0

Indeed a hidden gem!! My wife and I walked in with no reservations on a Friday night and we were treated like royalty. Prompt and polite service, excellent drinks, excellent food, excellent atmosphere, and fantastic location (right by central station). This time we came for the sushi but they have an assortment of dry aged steaks/cuts of meat that will definitely be a must try next time - imo reasonable prices for the experience. Give it a try, you won't regret it.

Restaurant response

Response added on 15 Apr 2026

Thank you so much for your kind words! We are thrilled to hear that you and your wife had such a wonderful experience with us. It’s a pleasure to know you enjoyed the service, drinks, and atmosphere. We look forward to welcoming you back soon to try our dry-aged steaks—they are definitely a favorite! See you next time.

Worood Alostad (9 reviews)

28 Mar 2026

Source: Google

5.0

This is one of the best steakhouses I’ve ever tried. Everything was amazing. Benjamin was very helpful, and the service overall was excellent. The steak was perfectly cooked and the sushi was very fresh. The atmosphere was elegant and comfortable. Definitely coming back again. If you had an option to only try one restaurant in Montreal, consider this on the top of the list!

Restaurant response

Response added on 31 Mar 2026

Thank you for your fantastic review! We are so happy you enjoyed your dinner, especially the steak and sushi. I’ll be sure to pass your kind words along to our team. We truly appreciate your recommendation and look forward to welcoming you back again soon!

Ria M (17 reviews)

17 Mar 2026

Source: Google

5.0

Delicious food and good service. I work nearby and I went to this place with some collegues for a business meeting. The staff greeted us and took care of all my business partners. We ordered a nice steak and had a good evening of business deals. The atmosphere is quiet and relaxed. Easy to have a conversation. The food was tasty and the service was friendly. Thank you for the hospitality.

Restaurant response

Response added on 18 Mar 2026

Thank you so much for your feedback! It was a pleasure to host you and your colleagues for your business meeting. We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed our atmosphere, service, and, of course, the food. We look forward to welcoming you back for your next business dinner.

Amir Satvat (6 reviews)

22 Feb 2026

Source: Google

5.0

Wonderful restaurant. Yannick and Talia are such lovely people and professionals and it felt more like a home meal with family. Recommend warmly to everybody.

Restaurant response

Response added on 24 Feb 2026

That is fantastic feedback! We are delighted you enjoyed your time and felt so welcomed. Thank you for the warm recommendation, and we hope to see you again very soon!

Joshua Sousa (57 reviews)

17 Feb 2026

Source: Google

4.3

Great food, service abit slow but wasnt a big deal, left a rose on each table for valentines so that was nice, servers were all friendly.

Restaurant response

Response added on 18 Feb 2026

Thank you for the feedback on your Valentine's visit! We are thrilled you enjoyed the great food and friendly service, and loved the rose decoration! Our staff loves finding special ways to celebrate holidays with our guests! We sincerely apologize for the slightly slower service. We hope to welcome you back to Vargas again soon!

Stacy (11 reviews)

13 Feb 2026

Source: Google

5.0

Had a great experience at Vargas! It’s a beautiful restaurant with a nice atmosphere. The drinks were good, and the tomahawk steak was also very good. Service was excellent. Yannick really created an amazing experience for us. Service 12/10.

Mahtab Razavi (4 reviews)

7 Feb 2026

Source: Google

5.0

Absolutely fantastic experience. The rib was tender and juicy, and the burger was one of the best I’ve had, well seasoned and satisfying. Great quality ingredients, excellent service, and a warm atmosphere. We’ll definitely be coming back.

Restaurant response

Response added on 10 Feb 2026

That is absolutely fantastic to hear! Thank you so much for taking the time to share such wonderful feedback. We put a lot of effort into our ingredients, service, and atmosphere, so your praise about the quality, service, and warmth really means a lot to our team. We can’t wait to welcome you back again soon!

Mike Luis (5 reviews)

6 Feb 2026

Source: Google

4.0

Every dish tasted fresh and full of flavor. You can tell they use quality ingredients. The presentation was beautiful too. Friendly staff and quick service!”

Restaurant response

Response added on 6 Feb 2026

Thank you so much for sharing your experience! We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed the fresh, flavorful dishes, the beautiful presentation, and our friendly, quick service. It’s always our goal to showcase quality ingredients and great hospitality, and feedback like yours lets us know we’re on the right track. We look forward to welcoming you back soon!

Elyse Ferguson (8 reviews)

31 Jan 2026

Source: Google

5.0

Dinner was exceptional. I got East meets West with Filet mignon and 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 and answered all of our questions. Absolutely amazing quality and service.

Restaurant response

Response added on 3 Feb 2026

Thank you so much for your wonderful review! Your kind words mean everything to us at Vargas, and we’re thrilled that we were able to give you the exceptional experience you deserved. We look forward to welcoming you back soon!

Quintin Roy (4 reviews)

18 Jan 2026

Source: Google

1.0

Literally had the worst restaurant experience ever here

Restaurant response

Response added on 20 Jan 2026

Hello, I’m truly sorry to hear that your recent visit was the worst restaurant experience you’ve ever had. We would like to understand exactly what went wrong—whether it was the food quality, service speed, staff attitude, cleanliness, or anything else—so we can address the problem immediately and ensure it never happens again. Your satisfaction is our top priority, and we hope you’ll give us another chance to provide the experience you deserve. Sincerely.

S Deperi (5 reviews)

16 Jan 2026

Source: Google

1.0

They never pick up the phone!!! Impossible to communicate

Restaurant response

Response added on 17 Jan 2026

Thank you for sharing. I’m truly sorry that you were unable to reach us by phone – I understand how frustrating that can be. At times the restaurant is exceptionally busy or our team is away from the phone (especially during our daily closing window from 2 PM to 5 PM), which can make us miss a call. Please know that we make every effort to return all missed calls as quickly as possible. If you need to get in touch, you’re welcome to leave a voicemail, send us an email, or use the contact form on our website; we’ll respond promptly. We appreciate your feedback and hope you’ll give us another opportunity to assist you. Sincerely

Ryan Lamourie (4 reviews)

14 Jan 2026

Source: Google

3.3

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.

Restaurant response

Response added on 15 Jan 2026

Thank you for your feedback, and we apologize for the misunderstanding with your scotch order. Any substitution and pricing should always be clearly communicated and approved beforehand, and we regret that this was not your experience. The manager was made aware of the situation and did offer you a refund or even another drink on the house but you refused. Still, we will make necessary adjustments for this not to happen again.

J M (22 reviews)

13 Jan 2026

Source: Google

4.3

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 and funny. Food: Bread rolls were good but some were not that fresh. Grilled octopus app was good but not great and had a weird orange sauce. Definitely not worth $30. French onion soup was not hot and the cheese barely melted=someone took it out of the oven way too early. Sent it back and 2nd time around it was hot and melted and 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 and chipotle aioli. Served with golden fries. ) was good but a bit messy because of the aioli, and 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 and value.

Restaurant response

Response added on 14 Jan 2026

Thank you for your detailed feedback. We’re glad you enjoyed Pascal’s friendly service, the bread rolls, the filet mignon, the miso‑glazed salmon, and the overall atmosphere. We also appreciate the 4/5 ratings for food and service. We apologize for the delays in service, the two order mix‑ups, the inconsistent bread freshness, the under‑cooked soup, the odd octopus sauce, the under‑seasoned vegetables and burger, and for not delivering the value you expected at $70 per person. We’re addressing these issues with our team. Thank you again for helping us improve.

Adam Delaup (18 reviews)

1 Jan 2026

Source: 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 and maybe 6-8 ounces of meat for $68. Have a hard time believing these steaks were prime. Would not visit again.

Restaurant response

Response added on 14 Jan 2026

Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We’re sorry to hear that the steaks did not meet your expectations. Our goal is to serve prime‑grade meat that is tender and flavorful, and it’s clear that we fell short on your visit. We take your comments seriously and have already spoken with our kitchen team to review our cooking procedures and portion controls so that future guests receive the quality and value we promise. Thank you again for bringing this to our attention. We hope you’ll consider giving us another chance to provide the dining experience you deserved.

Pina Gian (19 reviews)

31 Dec 2025

Source: Google

5.0

We had our annual company Christmas party there this year and wow!! Incredibly good food with very professional staff. We were in a semi-private room and it was just awesome. I'm hoping we have our Christmas supper there again next year. Thank you!

Restaurant response

Response added on 14 Jan 2026

Thank you so much for sharing your wonderful experience! We’re delighted that you and your colleagues enjoyed the food, the professional service, and the semi‑private room for your annual Christmas party. Knowing that you’re already looking forward to celebrating again next year means the world to us. We’ll be sure to keep everything ready for another memorable Christmas supper. Until then, thank you for choosing us and for your kind words.

Dr. Aaron Bailey, DC (8 reviews)

31 Dec 2025

Source: Google

4.3

Food was delicious. The ambience was great. My son had the lobster. We had sushi and the Greek salad. We would certainly go back again.

Restaurant response

Response added on 14 Jan 2026

Thank you so much for sharing your experience! We’re thrilled to hear you enjoyed the food—from the lobster your son loved to the sushi and Greek salad—as well as the ambience. Knowing you’ll be back again means the world to us. We look forward to welcoming you and your family for another great meal soon. If there’s anything special you’d like to try next time, just let us know—we’ll be happy to make it memorable. Warm regards