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Grinder

Raw & cooked meats & seafood for sharing, plus boutique wines, in urban digs with a canopied patio.
Griffintown
4.5$$ & $$$
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Grinder Montreal Restaurant: Menu, Reviews & Reserve (2026)
SteakhouseSeafood/FishFrenchTartareGrillGreat selection of cocktailsGreat selection of winesResto-Bar
Grinder restaurant is located on Notre-Dame street, in the heart of Griffintown. Indeed, this neighborhood located in the southwest of Montreal is dynamic and promising; residential and commercial projects are already underway.

The original decor screams Zébulon Perron (Furco, Buvette à Simone, Philémon). He created a comfortable and warm restaurant, kitchen and raw bar. Grinder characterizes itself by vintage and modern elements such as glass and metal.

On the menu, raw & cooked items: tartares, tatakis, ceviches, carpaccios, etc. Also on the menu, steaks and grilled or braised pieces of meats, all to be shared. Grinder also offers a variety of fish and seafood, served cooked or raw as well. More than a simple steakhouse, all food lovers will find something to their liking among their selection of fresh products.

A 100% of their wine list consists of privately imported wines, always changing with the seasons, and of course focusing on wines produced while respecting nature.

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Reviews for Grinder

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on Google4.3 (2500+)
*as of 2026-04-15
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Review Summary

Reviews consistently praise Grinder for high quality steaks, seafood, and flavorful dishes, with many mentions of memorable experiences, generous portions, and a chic, energetic atmosphere that suits celebrations; however, service quality varies, occasional delays or forgetfulness occur, some dishes and sides receive mixed feedback, and the noise level or crowding can be a drawback during busy times.
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J'ai dîné au restaurant Grinder & j'ai été très impressionné. Les portions sont généreuses & le steak est tout simplement magnifique. Le service était excellent, rendant l'expérience encore meilleure. Je recommande vivement ce restaurant pour les amateurs de bonne viande.

Jul 16, 2024
on Google

Service impeccable de benji , un serveur à recommandé

Jul 13, 2024
on Google

La viande excellente !! Service génial mais musique trop forte . (C'est juste personnel)

Jul 13, 2024
on Google

Amazing I will return.

Jul 10, 2024
on Google

Genuinely enjoyed this place, perhaps my favorite in Montreal. The steak, the fries, the service were all amazing.

Jul 6, 2024
on Google
3.0

Nourriture très bonne, mais très chère, aussi, boissons aussi. Réservation faite mais avons du attendre 20-25 minutes pour avoir table après l'heure de la réservation. Endroit très joli mais beaucoup trop bruyant, on ne s'entend pas à table on doit presque crier. Bref, à part la qualité de la nourriture, l'excellence du service de valet & les voitures bling bling parquées devant, pas certain que je retournerais là bas pour ces raisons.

Jun 29, 2024
on Google

J'ai récemment dîné au restaurant Grinder & j'ai été très impressionné. Les portions sont généreuses & le steak est tout simplement magnifique. Le service était excellent, rendant l'expérience encore meilleure. Je recommande vivement ce restaurant pour les amateurs de bonne viande.

Jun 29, 2024
on Google

Love this place! We ordered tuna tartare & beef tartare, & they were both amazingly fresh & tasty. Above all, the staff are super friendly & polite.

Jun 28, 2024
on Google
5.0

Excellente adresse en tout point. Service au point & superbe assise. Cuisine reconnue pour sa viande & particulièrement le Tomahawk qui est à tomber par terre.

Jun 18, 2024
on Google

Best tomahawk in mtl 🔥

Jun 15, 2024
on Google

For a brief period of time, I worked here & found it to be the cleanest & most organized kitchen I've ever worked in & food is super delicious ♥️

Jun 11, 2024
on Google

This is a must visit for anyone traveling to Montreal looking for a nice cocktail, excellent service, a perfect steak & a wonderful time. Our service was spectacular, the 3 person option for the steak was delicious & perfect for our party. A perfectly cooked 40oz Tomahawk steak, 3 half lobster tails, 3 shrimp, 3 scallops, 3 sides & a beautiful dessert. I feel like I could've got a lot more sides. Everyone was here for a great experience & we got that. The kitchen was busy. Espresso martini was astounding. The sauces that came with the meat: bbq, chimmichurri, red wine, & hot pepper sauce. The tomahawk came with the bone & of course we all took a nice bite of the meat left on the bone. Only way to do it if you're going to come to a place like this & enjoy yourself. 10/10 will come again.

Jun 9, 2024
on Google

Fantastic experience. A must in Montreal. Nit cheap but, worth it! It's a mixture of Miami Beach high end with New York soho.. great wine selection & amazing food & service!

Jun 2, 2024
on Google

Steak Ribeye à 71$ froid, pas très goûteux & à ce prix chez les concurrents, l'accompagnement est inclus dans le prix. La serveuse était joyeuse & très efficace. L'ambiance bien mais un peu trop bruyante.

Jun 2, 2024
on Google

Great food & ambiance. The cream of tomatoe soup was good & tasted a bit like a rosé sauce. The focaccia that came with the burrata tasted like a good hot dog bread (a bit too thick), but the burrata had good flavours surrounding it. The vegetarian option was pretty good (mushroom meatballs). They tasted like a mushroom giant falafel, the pea purée & the apple salad & vinaigrette accompanied it well. Last of all, the dessert platter. Ice cream was regular but went well with the fudge brownie, which was decadent & the pudding chomeur (really good). The cheesecake was average. Overall, it is a good option for vegeterians but a bit pricey for the quality given.

May 31, 2024
on Google
5.0

We went to Grinder for the first time for a bachelor party & we were all amazed by the overall quality of the restaurant. As soon as we arrived, we were warmly greeted by the hostess & the staff was ready for our large group of 20. I had informed them prior that we are on a tight schedule & everything went so smoothly, they really exceeded my expectations. The staff was friendly, efficient & helpful. The food was fresh & delicious, everyone enjoyed their meals. Will definitely come back for dinner or special events.

May 30, 2024
on Google

I went for the first time last night & ordered the rib steak. Unfortunately this was the worst rib steak I've ever had - tough, chewy & flavourless. I really wish I had sent it back - for the price this should be an amazingly cut. My friends shared the tomahawk & it was way better - everyone tasted my steak & agreed it was terrible. I wish the server had come & asked how everything was & I would have sent it back but she never came. The pudding Chomeur & vanilla soft serve was noteworthy & delicious. I would come back again just for that dessert & the tomahawk I sadly watched my friends eat with envy. The vibe is great too & the manager was also exceptional, giving us a bottle of wine on the house & a complimentary dessert platter after our server spilled wine on my friend. Overall, Grinder is still worthwhile despite my bad steak & all my friends enjoyed their meals.

May 26, 2024
on Google

Best steak house in town by far.

May 25, 2024
on Google

Ambiance & nourriture délicieuse! Mais malheureusement la réceptionniste au téléphone n'est pas à la hauteur du restaurant.

May 22, 2024
on Google

Gab & Léa Duo parfait 💕 la bouffe, l'ambiance ce sont des Pros, vraiment le meilleur resto de Montréal

May 21, 2024
on Google