Sel Noir Steakhouse
Golden Square Mile, Montréal
Restaurant in Montréal, Canada
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Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
Book Sel Noir Steakhouse for a polished downtown Montréal dinner when timing and setting matter more than a heavily documented chef or tasting-menu identity. It is a practical late-evening steakhouse choice near Sherbrooke Street; cross-shop Maison Boulud for a clearer luxury French splurge or Abu el zulof for a more casual Montréal alternative.
About Sel Noir Steakhouse
Sel Noir Steakhouse is a Montréal dinner option with evening hours every day of the week and a smart casual dress code. Beyond those basics, information about the restaurant is limited, so it is best considered for diners who are already comfortable choosing a steakhouse by name, schedule, city rather than by a documented chef, menu format, price range, awards history, or signature-dish list.
A Montréal steakhouse for evening plans
The clearest reason to choose Sel Noir Steakhouse is timing. Hours begin at 5 PM daily: Monday 5–10 PM; Tuesday through Thursday 5–11 PM; Friday and Saturday 5 PM–12 AM; and Sunday 5–11 PM. That makes it an evening-only option, with later closing times on Friday and Saturday.
The restaurant does not offer a tasting-menu format, chef-led concept, bar program, takeout or delivery service, or a specific list of dishes. Details such as price range or seat count are not available. If those details matter to your booking, confirm them directly before committing. If the priority is simply a Montréal steakhouse name with dinner service and smart casual expectations, Sel Noir Steakhouse fits that basic brief.
Who should book, who should cross-shop
Book this when the schedule works for an evening meal and you are comfortable with a smart casual setting. It is less useful for diners who need a fully documented menu, pricing, dietary guidance, or a confirmed special-occasion package before choosing a restaurant.
For comparison planning, you can cross-shop Sel Noir Steakhouse with Maison Boulud, Abu el zulof, Maison Inja, Café Il Cortile, L'Autre Saison. Treat those as separate options to research on their own terms rather than assuming they share the same format, price point, or service style.
Use Sel Noir Steakhouse when its Montréal location, dinner hours, smart casual dress code match the plan. For broader planning, start with our full Montréal restaurants guide, then pair dinner with our full Montréal bars guide or our full Montréal hotels guide.
Planning details
- Location
- 1490 Sherbrooke St W, Montreal, Quebec H3G 1L3, Canada
- Reservations
- Book on OpenTable
- Website
- selnoir.ca
- Phone
- +15142922923
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Sel Noir presents a measured, mature take on the steakhouse, where French-Canadian craft and classical technique meet a protein-forward format. The tone is refined rather than flashy: pricing and provenance place the room alongside Montreal’s leading modern tables, while the Golden Square Mile address lends architectural gravitas. Guests encounter a warmer, anticipatory dining room—not the theatrical, neon-lit grill of an earlier era—but a composed space that privileges well-sourced beef, deliberate cooking, and a wine list built for robust red pairings. The overall effect is elegant, intimate and quietly sophisticated.
Best For
This is a dinner destination best suited to date nights, business dinners and special occasions. The restaurant’s placement on Sherbrooke West and its appeal to academics, financial-district regulars and nearby hotel guests create a clientele looking for a consistent, higher-commitment meal. Expect an experience calibrated for conversations and celebratory evenings rather than casual quick stops; parties come ready to linger over steaks and a serious bottle from a wine-forward list. Reservations are advisable for peak evenings given the restaurant’s focused positioning.
Ordering Tips
Center the meal on the steak program and lean into the wine list: the menu emphasizes protein-forward cuts (Filet Mignon, Ribeye, Wagyu NY Strip, Tomahawk) and the description signals a wine selection weighted to big reds. Ask about the Canadian and Quebec producers behind the beef to align provenance with preparation, and choose a full-bodied red to match richer cuts. Because the room trades on classical technique rather than novelty, prioritize quality of cut and cooking over elaborate modifications.
Venue details
Ambiance
Moody and intimate space with refined atmosphere.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Smart Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Leisurely
- Capacity
- Medium
Signature Dishes
- Filet Mignon
- Ribeye
- Wagyu NY Strip
- Tomahawk
Planning details
Location
1490 Sherbrooke St W, Montreal, Quebec H3G 1L3, Canada · Directions
Also consider
Where to look if Sel Noir Steakhouse is not the fit
Choose Maison Boulud for a more formal French splurge with a clearer luxury price signal. Choose Abu el zulof when the group wants a more relaxed Montréal dinner instead of a steakhouse-style night.
Restaurant context
How Sel Noir Steakhouse compares in Montréal
Sel Noir Steakhouse is the practical pick when the group wants a central, steakhouse-leaning dinner with easy booking and later evening usefulness. Maison Boulud is the stronger splurge if French cuisine and a $$$$ luxury signal are the priority, but it is also the venue to treat as a more formal commitment.
For value and flexibility, compare Sel Noir Steakhouse with Abu el zulof, Maison Inja, Café Il Cortile, L'Autre Saison. Those are better cross-shops when the group is less fixed on a steakhouse mood and more focused on finding the right room, cuisine, or price fit in Montréal.
The simplest decision: choose Sel Noir Steakhouse for a late dinner with a polished downtown feel; choose Maison Boulud when the meal itself needs to carry the occasion; choose Abu el zulof when the night should feel more casual and lower-pressure.
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Compare Sel Noir Steakhouse
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Price | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sel Noir Steakhouse | Montréal | ; | ; | No published awards |
| Maison Inja | Montréal | ; | ; | No published awards |
| Café Il Cortile | Montréal | ; | ; | No published awards |
| L'Autre Saison | Montréal | ; | ; | No published awards |
| Abu el zulof | Montréal | ; | ; | No published awards |
| Maison Boulud | Montréal | French | $$$$ | Michelin Plate 20262026 Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence2025 OAD Casual in North America Ranked · #1872025 Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence2025 Forbes Recommended2024 OAD Casual in North America Ranked · #2112024 Michelin Plate2023 OAD Casual in North America Highly Recommended |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Can Sel Noir Steakhouse accommodate groups?
Information on group accommodation is not available. Sel Noir Steakhouse lists evening hours in Montréal, but party-size policies, private dining, large-table availability should be confirmed directly before booking. You can also compare with Maison Boulud if you are considering another option.
What should I wear to Sel Noir Steakhouse?
The dress code is smart casual. A polished but not overly formal dinner outfit is the safest interpretation unless the restaurant gives you more specific guidance for your reservation.
Is Sel Noir Steakhouse good for a special occasion?
It can be considered for an evening occasion if the hours and smart casual dress code fit your plan. However, details such as packages, private rooms, tasting menus, awards, or special-event services are not available, so confirm directly if those points matter.
Can I eat at the bar at Sel Noir Steakhouse?
Bar dining is not available. Sel Noir Steakhouse operates as a dinner-service restaurant based on its listed hours, you should confirm seating options directly before relying on a bar seat or walk-in plan.
What are alternatives to Sel Noir Steakhouse?
For comparison, consider Maison Boulud, Café Il Cortile, L'Autre Saison, Abu el zulof, Maison Inja, then check each restaurant's current hours, menu, reservation details. Sel Noir Steakhouse is best evaluated on its Montréal location, dinner hours, smart casual dress code.
Is lunch or dinner better at Sel Noir Steakhouse?
Dinner is the primary service window. Sel Noir Steakhouse opens at 5 PM daily, with hours running until 10 PM on Monday, 11 PM Tuesday through Thursday and Sunday, midnight on Friday and Saturday. Lunch service is not listed.
