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.
Had a wonderful family night from start to finish! Great service & lots of helpful suggestions from our waiter. Highly recommend, we'll definitely be back
Absolutely beautiful experience. We will be back no doubt.
David & Derek made us feel absolutely welcomed & you can just tell how invested they are in this project.
The food was beautiful. Everything works well.
We ordered 3 entrees & 3 mains plus dessert. It was ambitious but this is a hard menu to choose from.
The Scallops, Sausage & Ribs were all amazing. The avocado Entree is absolutely stunning & delicious.
There is nothing like this in the West Island & we thank you for it!
Surreal that this is in the West Island, one of the most special dinners! Thank you to the chefs & staff, can't wait to go back. $15 for a generous foie gras toast (enough for two), unbelievably good value 👌
First time trying this restaurant & it won't be our last! Everything was delicious & so nicely presented. Upon entering, you're greeted so warmly & everyone who approached the table once we were seated was so friendly which made the whole experience even nicer. We ordered some drinks & the Mortadella & the Hot Avocado as well as the bread service to start & all I can say is WOW! The mortadella had a drizzle of honey on it & put such a simple dish over the top. The Hot avocado was so original & tasty too. For mains we ordered the steak frites & the rotisserie half chicken. The chicken was fantastic - it came with a salad & fries. Those fries were just perfect! Crispy & crunchy on the outside & perfection on the inside. The chicken itself was amazing - almost buttery inside & the sauce is scrumptious & different than any other rotisserie chicken sauce. The salad it comes with, I believe is the Alpine salad & I was surprised by how fresh tasting it was - the slightly sweet vinaigrette was just right & I couldn't stop eating it. My husband had the steak frites & he was raving about it - saying if this is how tasty a steak frites is, imagine their better cuts of meat. We ended the meal with their tropical sundae, which was coconut gelato mixed with vanilla soft serve & coconut flakes with some infused pineapple & dulce de leche. It was the perfect ending. Honestly, this was a wonderful dining experience & we plan to go back soon so we can try other dishes on the menu that we missed. Go, you won't be disappointed!
Étant des clients réguliers de l'ancien restaurant de Derek, la Maison Publique, nos attentes envers Grille-Nature étaient vraiment élevées. Malheureusement, nous sommes repartis sur notre faim. Si l'endroit peut plaire localement, l'expérience ne vaut pas le détour à partir de Montréal : cela rappelle un bon Bâton Rouge, sans plus.
Le service était rapide, mais avec un manque flagrant de finesse. Il existe pourtant des techniques de base qui ne coûtent rien, mais qui amènent l'expérience à un autre niveau. Par exemple, notre serveur s'est exclusivement adressé à mon conjoint durant toute l'explication du menu. De plus, lorsque j'ai commandé un verre de vin, on me l'a servi directement, sans aucune présentation de la bouteille ni proposition de dégustation préalable.
C'est dommage, car nous espérions retrouver l'attention & le savoir-faire qui faisaient la force de ses projets précédents.
New restaurant in the West Island, from Dave McMillan of Joe Beef fame & his partner from another restaurant, McKiernan's. We've enjoyed all the restaurants under their umbrella so far, & pleased to report that Grille-Nature doesn't disappoint. You can eat for $30 or $130 per person, & you will eat well either way. They have crowd-pleasers like burgers & pasta for kids, & more adventurous dishes for adults. Everything we had was delicious. The ambiance was warm & welcoming, & the staff were informative & kind. Definitely coming back.
The food was absolutely amazing. Great atmosphere & the restaurant is not too loud. No need to fight traffic to go to an outstanding restaurant. Love that there is plenty of free parking. We will be back for sure!
Dec 31, 2025
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Good food & great atmosphere. Non-pretentious & service was wonderful. The price to food portion was very reasonable, although i find some dishes were a bit salty (calamari & tuna carpacio), & the pork ribs was very dry.
Calmars frits sont excellents & au tableau il y avait l'option foie gras sur toast, ça goute le ciel. Nous avons dégusté le poulet grillé & la poitrine de canard. Délicieux & frais. Je crois que le rapport qualité prix est raisonnable pour une cuisine de cette catégorie. J'apprécie tout le travail qu'il y a derrière la préparation de ces plats, bravo à toute l'équipe. Le service, l'accueil, l'atmosphère, on a adoré. Je souhaite du succès pour ce nouveau resto. On y retournera c'est certain.
Review: A Hidden Gem in DDO! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
?If you are looking for a top-tier dining experience in Dollard-Des Ormeaux, you have to check out Grille-Nature. We had an absolutely stellar dinner here recently that hit all the right notes.
?The Food Highlights:
?Beef Carpaccio: A must-try starter. Fresh, flavorful, & the perfect way to begin the meal.
?The Roasted Chicken (Demi): I loved the seasoning on this-it had a delicious hint of a piri-piri style flavor profile but remained unique. The meat was incredibly tender & fell right off the bone.
?Duck Confit: My date's duck was equally impressive-perfectly tender & cooked with care.
?The Value:
One of the best parts? The portions are generous. We actually left with enough for a second meal! For the quality of food & the experience, the bill (around $100 for two) was very reasonable.
?The Service:
A massive thank you to our server, Tyler, who was friendly & attentive. A highlight of the night was being personally welcomed by one of the owners, David, shortly after we sat down. That kind of hospitality is exactly what we love to see at Montreal in a Box.
?We will definitely be back! 🥂
We had such a great experience here. The space is beautiful & the vibe is spot on. As soon as we gave our name, we were immediately wished a happy birthday - such a thoughtful touch that really set the tone for the night.
We started with cocktails (delicious) & shared a bunch of appetizers. The bread service was excellent, the hot avocado was a favourite, plus calamari & shrimp. We were also gifted a salad the kitchen is trying out that's not on the menu yet, & it was amazing. Some people at the table had the foie gras toast & it was unreal. We ordered a bit of everything & shared, & honestly, every dish was a hit.
The owner came over & helped us choose a bottle of wine, which was a great recommendation, & took the time to chat with us. The service felt very down to earth & natural - everyone was friendly, checked in on us, & it didn't matter who noticed if a plate was cleared or a wine glass needed topping up, it was just handled. We also loved how the food comes out on carts.
It was a birthday celebration, complete with lots of birthday wishes & a massive sundae for the kiddo at the table. The whole place felt warm, family-friendly, & like a true community spot.
The menu is also very reasonably priced, with great range - from burgers to Wagyu beef cheek. We'll definitely be back.
My only feedback: I strongly recommend they consider doing a wine club. It would be so well received, & I know I would sign up.
The King of the cuisine is back, had an incredible supper at Dave Macmillan & his partner Derek Dammann's restaurant Grille-Nature, it was truly 10 stars out of 5! Food, service, ambiance all on point, no traffic, all kinds of free parking.
A new West Island treasure, welcome to Dollard. Neighbours we need to show our support.
We came to Montreal for a mini honeymoon & had the best time at Grille Nature. The hostess & waiters were exceptionally nice & made sure we had an amazing evening. The food was phenomenal, the clams were one of the best we ever had & they had a roasted piglet special which was the most tender & crispy pork! The lemon meringue pie was also delicious. Everything was 10/10 & we will totally recommend this to all of our friends.
