Overall, Grenade receives strong praise for inventive cocktails, tasty tapas style dishes, and a welcoming service that shines on the terrace and during events, with many noting a warm, lively atmosphere that can range from buzzing to relaxed depending on the day; the menu and drinks attract repeat visits and favorites like the Fraise TukTuk, while the ambiance and staff are frequently highlighted as standout features. Some visits mention occasional drawbacks such as noise, stock shortages, a kitchen being closed for major events, or dishes arriving not as hot as expected, and a few experiences describe slower water refills or colder dishes, yet the majority view the venue as a top spot in Montreal for drinks before a show or for social meals, describing it as fun, stylish, and consistently friendly.
Great patio beside & out back, many customers having drinks, socializing in groups, very relaxed atmosphere, our server was very attentive & helpful.
A couple of items worth noting:
Grenade uses a virtual menu, which means scanning a barcode with smart phone & ordering food online, which we cold not get to work properly. We spoke with the staff, & the place didn't actually have a paper copy of the menu. Bizzare. I pulled up the menu from the resto website & ordered verbally, so not really sure what is being accomplished by having this policy. I have no idea how this would work if you dont use a smart phone or you were having a technology-free evening.
The menu is small, so i would definitely categorize Grenade as a bar that serves food, not a resto/bistro, etc. They have interesting asian-inspired twists on classic items such as saumon tartare & bimbap, however if I am craving these items I will go to a restaurant that specializes in them, not a bar serving a tapas-style version.
We would definitely return for the drinks, vibes & 'snacks', now knowing what to expect.
Très belle terrasse! Excellents plats aux saveurs asiatiques! Superbes présentations! Juste à côté du Lion d'Or pour voir Louis-José Houde! Soirée parfaite!
Petite terrasse, lieu un peu vieillot mais agréable. Beaucoup de jeunes gens & menu court mais excellent. Les drinks aussi .... Belle découverte j'y retourne, c'est certain!
Bon service, belle ambiance & terrasse, von repas mais malheureusement il y avait un cheveu dans mln assiette & le restaurant n!a pas pu accommoder mon amie qui est coeliaque, elle m'a donc regardé mange
Bon ambiance, bel endroit, les entrées excellentes, le bimbimbap est correct mais ce n'est pas le meilleur que j'ai mangé. Par contre malheureusement ce soir ci le service pour les boissons était très lent. Mais je ne pense pas que ce soit une chose qui soit régulière dans cet établissement. Je reviendrais sans souci
Belle terrasse, cadre très agréable. Le bibimbap au boeuf est copieux & délicieux.
Très bon service également, nous avons eu une serveuse dont c'était le premier soir de service & elle était très efficace & souriante !
Une étoile en moins car la carte des plats est assez limitée, nous aurions apprécié qu'il y ait plus de choix.
Sinon très bien, endroit à recommander !
