Grille-Nature presents a sophisticated menu centered on prime steak and fresh seafood, offering a refined culinary experience. Diners can anticipate expertly prepared cuts of meat, showcasing the quality and flavor synonymous with a dedicated steakhouse, alongside a selection of the ocean's finest catches. The market aspect of the restaurant suggests a commitment to sourcing high-quality ingredients, ensuring a vibrant and authentic taste in every dish. This establishment provides a distinguished setting for enjoying expertly crafted meals. The culinary approach focuses on the inherent excellence of the primary ingredients, prepared with skill and precision to highlight their natural characteristics for an exceptional meal.
Grille-Nature has quickly established itself as a standout culinary destination in the West Island, offering a warm and welcoming atmosphere paired with exceptional, flavor-forward cuisine. Guests frequently praise the restaurant for its fresh, high-quality ingredients, with many highlighting the expertly prepared steaks, delicious fried chicken, and standouts like the baked clams, calamari, and decadent desserts. The service is widely regarded as attentive, knowledgeable, and genuinely friendly, often enhanced by the presence of the owners who actively engage with patrons. With a relaxed, comfortable environment that caters well to both families and special occasions, the restaurant is consistently recommended as a must-visit spot that provides great value and a memorable dining experience.
Paraphrasing the late, great Christopher Wallace,'Brooklyn was definitely in the house tonight!!' Our server Brooklyn was beyond fantastic. She had great suggestions, was extremely affable, & we never felt neglected. As for the food? Lord have mercy; the food. If you don't get the baked clams appetizer, I feel bad for you. The fried calamari is also superb - something you've probably had at many a restaurant, but here you can tell the quality of the squid (fried in beef tallow) is not to be messed with. The duck confit was also delicious. Fried to perfection.
But the two winners in the savory arena had to be the cheeseburger & the miso glazed cod from British Columbia. The best sit-down restaurant burger I've ever had - & I'm from southern cali where we have great burgers - & the cod was exquisitely cooked & the miso glaze Id drink by the gallon. The desserts were also sublime. The chocolate cake with sprinkled salt was simple & decadent, & the strawberry Sunday with wildflower honey, whipped merengue & vanilla ice cream made me question all my previous life decisions as being substandard when considered in light of the one I made to order this dessert.
The staff is wonderful. The chefs came out & were delightful. I can't recommend this restaurant enough. If you want amazing food, meticulous & friendly service with no pretense, come here.
Amazing. Excellent meal. Creative, fresh & tasty dishes. Fair prices. Good quality & quantity.
We also met David McMillan himself who was very nice & friendly. We do recommend & are looking forward to our next visit.
- The Swell Fellow
Two of us dined at Grille Nature tonight & had an exceptional experience from beginning to end. We sat at the bar & immediately appreciated the wonderfully relaxed, welcoming atmosphere.
The service was outstanding. The staff were attentive, knowledgeable, & seemed genuinely invested in ensuring every detail of the evening went smoothly. Their wine pairing recommendations were excellent & elevated the meal beautifully.
What really stood out was the execution. The timing of every dish was impeccably managed, with each course arriving at precisely the right moment. It's clear that both the front & back of house are operating at a very high level.
We started with the country mortadella & warm olives, followed by the beef tartare, baked clams, & poblano stuffed peppers. Every dish was fresh, flavourful, & thoughtfully prepared. For our mains, the seared scallops, grilled sausages, & French fries were all delicious & expertly executed. We finished with an outstanding almond tart with plums & a couple of double espressos.
The food was fresh, fun, beautiful, & absolutely delicious. Most importantly, it had soul. In a city filled with fantastic restaurants, Grille Nature distinguishes itself as a place that is genuinely worth experiencing.
The value for money is particularly impressive given the quality of the food, service, & overall dining experience. From the atmosphere to the hospitality to the cuisine, this was excellence from top to bottom.
Highly recommended, & we look forward to returning.
We gave our waitress a price range & basically asked them to surprise us. The quality & quantity is off the charts. Was really happy with everything that was made & served to us.
Came for McMillan's expertise & philosophy.
My expectations were obliterated. In a good way !
It's a foodie's dream experience. It's a new Montreal classic. Big portions, Fine flavors, fun plates, quality driven but not pretentious. It's very''festive'' & this lacks a lot in the culinary world. Like a crossroads between a Paris's Bouillon ambiance & abundance, a Lyon's bouchon respect for quality ingredients & a Paris' Bistrot for the presentation & attitude. All of this driven by a clear pride of Montreal's gastronomic culture &''way of life'' where the most important thing is to share good food with good friends. The vision is very unapologetic & I loved it. Shout out to the chef's own farm that supplies fresh & quality ingredients. It shows.
Mr McMillan himself walking through the dining room greeting customers. Service staff was very profesionnal yet very funny, the food amazing, the drinks perfect. Everything is on a human level, nothing feels over the top, except maybe how good it tastes.
I am emotionally drained & I will come back as often as possible.
Outstanding experience at Grille Nature West Island! The food was fresh, flavorful, & beautifully prepared. Every dish tasted like it was made with high-quality ingredients, & the portions were generous. The staff was warm, attentive, & made us feel welcome from the moment we arrived. The atmosphere was clean, comfortable, & perfect for a relaxing meal with family or friends. I'll definitely be coming back & highly recommend Grille Nature West Island to anyone looking for delicious, healthy food & excellent service!
Went on a date night we had a later seating. We were sat next to the bar. We waited 1 hour for appetizer that that we had ordered to share, we each got three shrimp. Another hour for our main course. Watched the owner come to the bar & slam down glasses of wine, super happy he got to enjoy himself. I watched the a waiter scrape butter off the table & plate it at the bread station. Way over priced, you have to pick your sides & pay for them, which when we got them, they didn't really pair well with the meal. Very loud, bright & uncomfortable seats, it seems like it's about seeing who is there rather than the quality of food & service. Save your money, unless you just want to go to show face.
Had high expectations considering the reviews & pedigree of owners. Unfortunately, very disappointing. We had 8pm reservation for 5. Only given menu from someone 10 min after being seated. Waiter did not arrive for another 15 minutes. All this time we browsed the menu & chalk board deciding what to order. When waiter finally arrived & explained the menu, many of the options on board were no longer available. Waiter was friendly & knew his stuff but it would have been nice if person who gave us the menu informed us of all the dishes that were sold out. Also it's strange that so many items were no longer available since it was only 8pm. Waiter really pushed the porterhouse steaks & I'm sure the quality is good but we're more into ribey & there were none. We ordered multiple dishes to share. Some were just ok but several were flops. Some dishes were way too salty or the chicken dish that tasted like the sauce came from a low cost bottle. Basically, the execution was not very good. The atmosphere & look are beautiful. Our table was located under the vent so we were freezing. Also, I sat at the end of a long table but there was a piece of wood attached to the corner legs that made it very uncomfortable to sit because I had to sit with my feet under my chair or stretched out over the piece of wood. I'm tempted to give them another try as maybe it was just a bad night. It happens.
Invited by friends for my birthday! Don't let the location undermine its authenticity. Service, while friendly, offered no flexibility for simple side alterations, no was the quick answer! Atmosphere could benefit from an upgrade, toilets were under par. They hit the mark with the food quality. Originally the chef was at Joe Beef, & now here. Overall, might need another visit to experience a better service.
