text: Holder is a wonderful place with simply delicious food and great service. The space is a bit loud, but not unbearably so. The decor is a nice blend of old world style and sharp modern lines.\n\nIn giving the place five stars, I must admit that I had recently eaten meals featuring duck hearts, sea snails, and bone marrow, so I was ready for a hearty, more classic bistro meal.\n\nFirst, I ordered the Country Seasonal Vegetable soup (around 8$). It was the best vegetable soup I have ever eaten at a restaurant- perfectly balanced flavour that was not too salty, spicy, or bland.\n\nFor my main course I had the steak and frites (around 21$). The steak was perfectly cooked and flavourful. The frites were blessedly not overcooked or oversalted.\n\nDessert featured several options. I chose a butterscotch dessert (around 9$) that had ice cream and an individually cooked cream filled butterscotch cake. It was pure deliciousness.\n\nThe service here was great. Food came in a timely manner, and my group never waited for water refills or plates to be cleared. \n\nI would return to eat at Holder's tomorrow. It is great particularly for those looking for a straightforward French bistro meal.