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.
The vibe at Grinder is intimate, the decor is simple yet elegant. 3 stars because of the following: the music was quite high so you’d have to use your big girl voice to have a conversation. In other words: Don’t come here for a first date! We started with oysters which were very good, fresh. Next, we shared a medium well « Cote de Bœuf » for 2. It was mediocre. It came already with a sweet taste (I’m guessing some type of marinade that we were not fan of & 4 sauces on the side. The sauces had a weird taste that I couldn’t quite describe, expired is all I can think of, sort of like fermented even the chimichuri sauce. We took it to go because my boyfriend isn’t a fan of wasting food. We will re-season at home. The service is sloowww, my boyfriend had to flag the server down a few times (you want something done you best go get them yourself) . Bottom line is compared to many restaurants, the server was not present!
Première expérience mais nous avons aimés. Le restaurant possède un service de valet ce qui nous enlève le stress de chercher un stationnement. Côté nourriture, nous avons pris le Surf & Turf pour 2. Au début, nous pensions que sa ne serais pas assez pour 2 mais a ma grande surprise c'étais plus que suffisant. Nous avons accompagné le tout d'un vin rouge conseillé par notre serveuse. Il était excellent!!!! Malgré qu'à un certain moment la musique devient forte mais nous avons pu quand meme avoir de bonne discussion moi & mon copain. L'ambiance est parfaite. Côté prix, ce n'est pas donné. Moi jy allais pour feter mon anniversaire en amoureux mais j'ai vu qu'il avait des groupes également!!!
c'est un restaurant sympa, la déco & l'ambiance sont moderne & très calfeutré, voir même un peu sombre.
Les plats sont bons. J'ai été pourtant un peu déçue de ne pas voir sur la carte plus de viande (avec la boucherie Grinder pourtant il y a le choix!!) & la maitrise de la cuisson était bonne mais pas exceptionnelle.
Les accompagnements étaient un peu secs.
Un très bon service cependant & un trèss beau choix de vin.
Merci a toute l'équipe du Grinder, vous nous avez fait passer une soirée mémorable. Nous nous sommes réunis entre amis d'enfance & nous avons passé un temps mémorable. Notre serveuse, Érika, était tellement gentille & attentionnée qu'on pouvait presque sentir qu'elle faisait parti de notre groupe d'amis depuis toujours.
Bref un excellent repas, & un excellent service.
Oct 4, 2023
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The Grinder restaurant is an absolute must-visit for steak enthusiasts. Their steak is hands down the best I've ever had. Cooked to perfection, it's incredibly tender, juicy, & bursting with flavor. If you're on the hunt for a top-notch steakhouse, look no further than The Grinder. Your taste buds will thank you! 🥩👌
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I had a disappointing experience at Grinder restaurant. The prices were insanely high, the service was painfully slow, & it felt like we were being ignored by the waitstaff throughout our meal. I also couldn't help but notice that a single shot of cheap liquor cost a whopping $20, adding to the overall sense of being overcharged. This only added to my disappointment with the restaurant. Not a place I'd recommend unless you have money to burn.