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.
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.
An awesome restaurant with excellent customer service ! We made last minute reservations & the staff was super welcoming & kind. We ordered French red wine which was incredible followed by fried calamari for appetizers. For the meal, I had the 1/2 chicken leg while my partner had Bavette de Boeuf & it was so tasty ! We savoured each bite :) The best part was definitely the dessert as we had the pudding chomeur & it's beyond perfection! Highly recommend the food & the restaurant! Located in the trendy Griffintown neighborhood it is a place to bring your friends & enjoy the hospitality of an incredible staff at Le Grinder :) A 11/10 culinary experience for us :)
Jan 29, 2024
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This review is more directed towards large groups looking to dine here with their "set menu" First to start off...the food & staff were amazing. Nobody had anything bad to say about the meals & the timing everything was brought out. What i have a BIG problem with, was the price for the set menu. Our set menu price was $75.00 a head. That gave a choice of 1 appetizer, 1 main & a communal dessert for the table. After looking at the standard menu, on the HIGH end if someone ordered the most expensive options it was $60.00...on the low end $41.00....that is a MASSIVE difference. Also, the dessert was 1 slice of cake...a bowl of ice cream, a small lava cake & a bread style pudding to share between 5 people..so what they are saying is that the dessert option is on average $15-$20.00 a head This is an AWFUL deal & i wish i would have known about this before i would have never chosen to come here for a group dinner. SO if you are planning on using one of their set menus for a group dinner..just be advised you are getting price gouged for getting absolutely nothing extra. My recommendation is to find somewhere else for your group outing...but to come just for a regular dinner off their regular menu, i would recommend Grinder.
The best service I received in a restaurant in a very long time. They work as a team so that you are never left unattended. Food was amazing & totally worth it. I couldn't believe how they so often, attentively, ame to check on us or fill our wine glasses & without interrupting our conversation. What a team!
Sashimi is of very poor quality & unauthentic. It has mayo, green beans & grilled zucchini. It's still a nice place though. The waitress wasn't receptive to our feedback about the menu.
The food is excellent, although the service is poor. I made a reservation for 9:30 pm & was told it would be a 5-minute wait. However, I wasn't seated until 10 pm. The girl running the show up front was rude & clearly overwhelmed, which was off-putting.
Taste not worth the price. Tuna tartare is not as good as the kegs. Too sour & didn't like it's ginger taste. Colour of avocado looks oxidized. Asked to pack my $40 left over but they threw it out which why leaving a 2 star. We sat at the bar watching the bartenders using bare hand on everything, ice, mint leaves, lime, during the middle of omicron!
Dec 15, 2023
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Came here for a work dinner. The food was great & the prices seemed very reasonable. All of the main meals (steak, fish, etc...) comes with your choice of a side included which seems pretty rare for a steakhouse-type restaurant these days. The vibe is more a young, hip, trendy one - not necessarily the place to bring your grandparents or for a formal business meeting. Free valet parking at the door is a huge perk since parking in the area is difficult. The staff were super welcoming & accommodating. I'd definitely come back here.
Très mal organisé, on réserve pour 21h on nous assis à 21:50. & nous demande d'attendre au king crab qui est un club/bar à proximité. C'est ridicule!! J'ai l'impression que la nourriture n'est plus aussi bonne qu'auparavant. La serveuse était superbe, super souriante & professionnelle, la seule raison pourquoi je donne 3*. Bref je ne pense plus y retourner, c'est devenu beaucoup trop petit & la qualité de la nourriture a chuté.
Dec 3, 2023
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Excellent tartare de boeuf & vin. La bavette etait bonne mais je sugere le tartare aussi le fondamt au chocolat est excllent. Belle selection de vin. Aussi la purée de patate aligot est top.
Service ok. Ambiance meh. Bouffe correcte mais overpriced, aligot qui est en réalité une purée de pomme de terre gratinée. J'ai reçu mon hamburger presque cru. J'avais des attentes élevées mais j'ai été déçue en général. Multitudes de meilleurs restaurant à Montréal.
