Grille-Nature by chef-owners Derek Damann and David McMillan is an end-of-career promise kept. These two longtime chefs, bound by mutual admiration, have teamed up to bring to their beloved West Island a restaurant for everyone. Seafood, vegetables, and prime cuts of responsibly farmed meats and local products are always on hand. A welcoming bar, an eclectic wine list, and a warm staff are ready to create something new in hospitality, surrounded by purveyors of true quality.
Two chefs, two farms, two families, one restaurant. Quality goods only.
Grille Nature is widely described as a west island standout that brings downtown quality dining to the neighborhood with a warm, welcoming space, attentive service, and a creative menu that combines bold, adventurous dishes with true classics. The food is repeatedly praised for freshness, ingenuity, and generous portions, and the drinks program and wine list get many compliments, while prices are noted as high for the area. Some reviewers note drawbacks such as occasional noise, pacing delays during busy evenings, and a few dishes that fall short or feel pricey for what is delivered, along with a couple of service or cleanliness hiccups. Overall this restaurant is felt to be a welcome, family-friendly yet refined destination with easy parking and a consistently strong dining experience, inspiring many to return to try more dishes.
Went to Grille Nature with my wife, & my parents & had an absolutely wonderful experience!
We ordered the ginger shrimp & chopped salad to start! The shrimp were very tasty & the Chopped Salad tasted very very fresh!
For the main, we ordered two specials (New York steak & Black cod) & we also ordered the scallops which is on the regular menu! Steak was served in a jus that was absolutely delicious. It was cooked pretty rare & I wish it were closer to medium but it was still very very good! The black cod was also delicious. It had a slight sweetness to it (probably a sauce), & tasted very fresh! The scallops were very flavourful & super tender! I honestly would recommend all 3 dishes! (Pictures of the mains included)
The service was very polite but I found the pacing was a little off. The appetizers came in a good amount of time but it felt like 35-40 minutes between the end of the appetizer & when we got the dinner. All that being said, the server was very polite & I think she was pretty new so I should give her more slack than I am giving her.
Overall, I really really enjoyed this restaurant. It's so great to have a restaurant of this quality in the West Island
I will absolutely be back & I can't wait to try more things on their menu!
Jan 25, 2026
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Local high quality ingredients with simple delicious recipes expertly prepared & didn't break the bank!
From the moment you walk in you're greeted with a warm smile & friendly banter. The service was EXCELLENT, she knew the menu inside out & we didn't feel pressured.. only supported.
It's a very chill local vibe inside & I can't wait to try the terrace in the summer!
You HAVE to get the Furley bread with churned butter, Hudson's finest really delivers.
The shrimp were the perfect starter & weren't overpowering.
The spicy margarita was strong & so yummy!
The scallops & bar steak were the perfect combo, & the value on the streak is crazy imo. There are some elevated options, but you can enjoy this restaurant without breaking the bank easily. Incredible addition to the West Island!
Service wasn't great our waitress forgot our appetizer. She never brought bread,We had to ask in the middle of a meal for some bread.Food Nothing special,expensive for nothing. it was the first time going to the restaurant & I don't see us going back.
As a fan of Chef Derek Dammann & Maison Publique, I had very high expectations for this new spot. Unfortunately, despite the hype, it was one of the most disappointing steak experiences I've had in Montreal.
?The space feels similar to a refined McKiernan, industrial & modern but the ambiance was thrown off by three TVs over the bar blasting football. For the price point & the open-concept style, it felt out of place & cheapened the atmosphere.
?Service started well with a nice hostess, but things went downhill. We waited 45 minutes for our starters. The Caesar salad was unremarkable with scarce bacon & parmesan. Worse, the bread (which isn't complimentary) arrived late & ice cold with hard, unspreadable butter. We also had to ask for wine by the glass because it wasn't on the menu; the server brought bottles to the table with no price transparency, eventually suggesting glasses that turned out to be $17 each.
?But the main disappointment was the steak. We skipped appetizers to save room for the meat, which was a mistake. I ordered the $110 Australian Wagyu Delmonico special.I was told it was'Chef's choice' for temperature, but what I got was a disaster. The portion was massive (honestly, too big for one person), but the cut was absurdly thick, over 3 inches. Because of this thickness, the cook was terrible. It had an inch of dry, well-done gray band on top, while the bottom was completely blue, cold, & unrendered. For a Wagyu cut, you need a better cook to render the fat, but this was chewy & unseasoned inside.
?To make matters worse, both my steak & my partner's fillet were served in a pool of overwhelming, salty, HP-style sauce that completely masked the taste of the meat. Between the bad cook, the cold interior, & the heavy sauce, I struggled to finish even half. We ordered fries on the side, but they were oily & lacked crunch.
?The dessert sundae was good, but overall, for a restaurant of this caliber & price, the execution was shocking. I've eaten steaks all over the world (US, Japan, Spain), & this was a major letdown.
Les mots me manquent pour décrire la soirée incroyable qu'on a passé à Grille-Nature, le chef David & son staff ce sont occupé de nous comme de leur famille, l'ambiance était incroyable! on a mangé comme des rois, le vin était divin. déjà notre meilleur soirée de 2026. merci pour tout 🖤
This place is an absolute hit. The food was spectacular. We tried the half chicken, the steak frites, the calamari & the shrimp tostada. Everyone was raving about how good it was. The french fries that come with the half chicken & steak are some of the best fries i've ever had.
OMG c'était tout simplement succulent! Merci à Liz (Elisabeth) pour ton impeccable service, tes suggestions étaient très avisés. Ce fut un plaisir de discuter avec Jen, le vin était parfait. La gentillesse du personnel est remarquable.
A très bientôt 🥰 . Grazie mille.
Michele & Christiane
Best restaurant in Montreal. I cannot believe a restaurant only a couple months old is this good. I knew it would be good when I heard David McMillan & Derek Dammann were at the helm, but it's even exceeded my expectations, by a lot.
Food - every dish is incredible. Unique, adventurous, & delicious.
Service - friendly, welcoming, sharp. Attention to detail very noticeable, & this is only 2 months in.
Drinks - a multitude of options. Great wine list, great beer list, incredible cocktails.
Ambiance - warm & welcoming. See for yourself.
An extremely talented team & they are only going to get better.
Selfishly, I do not want to tell anyone about this place, but it's so good I can't not leave a review.
What an well thought out environment. Everything is understated & you feel like you've walked into a friend or family's kitchen to grab a meal.
The service was excellent. We didn't ever need to flag anyone down & the staff clearly knew the menu well. Other establishments could learn from this staff.
Food was nothing short of amazing. The scallops we perfectly cooked, their chalkboard items we're mouth watering & their twist on something as simple as french fries we're already one of the many reasons I will be coming back.
Grille-Nature is a wonderful addition to the West Island. A fresh & vibrant restaurant with great service & fantastic food. My wife & i shared a salad that tasted like it just came from the garden. My main dish was a 12oz beef filet with a side of french fries & my wife had a 16oz steak with a baked potato, absolutely mouth watering. A definite must try.
Absolutely amazing new gem in the West Island!
The service & food was exceptional.
Great balanced menu across the board.
Fresh local farm to table food.
It's beautiful to have access to quality downtown dining in the west & not have to worry about parking.
I highly recommend everyone to give this place a try & judge for yourselves. You will not be disappointed.
Thank you Grille Nature 🙂
Accueil chaleureux. Décor hétéroclite & amusant qui divertit l'oeil. Grande pièce sans division, plafond hauts donc plutôt bruyant & écho mais on arrive à s'entendre parler malgré tout.
Côtes levées bien aromatisées mais malheureusement desséchées ne laissant qu'environ la moitié de la viande tendre. Servis avec quelques tranches de poivrons piquillo & ails rôtis sur une cuillerée de purée de légumes bien savoureuse. Sinon, la plupart des plats n'ont pas d'accompagnements, on doit prendre des à-côtés en extra. La portion d'énormes frites est saupoudrée de fromage, étrange au début mais devient lourde lorsqu'on atteint le fond du contenant. La mayo qui les accompagne n'est pas particulièrement intéressante. Un simple aioli ou mayo curry aurait été plus efficace. Un peu comme un aveu, la serveuse nous apporte de petits gobelets de ketchup. Peut-être aurais-je dû opter pour la pomme de terre au four.
Sinon, autour de la table:
Le repas de poulet semblait lui être un meilleur choix (rapport qualité/prix). Le plat était accompagné de frite & salade.
Bonne entrée d'avocat. Pâte sauce rosée correcte.
Crevettes peu nombreuses & un peu tristes dans l'assiette, mais malgré tout savoureuses.
Le restaurant tente d'offrir des repas selon deux gammes de prix. Nous sommes restés dans les options plus abordables. Peut-être aurions nous plus apprécié en dénouant davantage notre bourse. Reste que certains plats sont très chers (le'spécial' de la journée est à plus de 100$). Clairement, nous nous trouvons dans l'ouest de l'île & on tente d'appâter une clientèle plus aisée dans un secteur où les bons restaurants sont carrément absents. Grille-Nature semble vouloir tenter sa chance ici.
Le service était très bien, chaleureux & sympathique. Attente un tantinet longue à mes yeux pour le plat principal mais comme j'avais très faim, je ne suis peut-être pas objectif.
Nous sommes allés un mercredi soir & l'endroit semblait presque complet. Le restaurant semble jouir d'une grande popularité. Je souhaite un bon succès à ce restaurant.
Thrilled to have a restaurant of this calliber on the West Island!! Thank you Regan for your great service & menu suggestions. We were SUPER surprised at how good the Argentinian white wine was. From the amazing bread n butter to the sundae dessert - *chef's kiss* ! Husband had the beef carpaccio (we ended up sharing- wow) & the scallops. I had the appy shrimp (honey ginger) & a gigantic salad - refreshing!!!! We will surely be back! 😀
One of my new favorite restaurants, everything was amazing from the service to the food. I was hesitant to try the cheese burger because there were so many tasty looking options, but this burger really stood out it was so juicy & had such flavor, I would recommend it! My boyfriend got the steak frites & it was also amazing cooked to perfection. Even the French fries were really good. Also you HAVE to try the fried squid the batter was so tasty the sauce on the side was also really delicious.
Our server was very kind, & quick to ask how we were doing or if we wanted anything else. Also the host at the front remembering my name as we left & saying good bye was a sweet touch. Overall a really good experience & we can't wait to be back
