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.
Always a pleasure to eat at Grinder, a true staple in the Montreal food scene. Expect to have the same quality wether you go on Tuesday night or Saturday night.
Oct 21, 2025
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WOW! Alejandro was absolutely fantastic! You HAVE to request him if you go to eat here. He made our experience so perfect! We both ordered steaks that were cooked to perfection. Highly recommend the calamari for an appetizer. Definitely check this place out while in montreal!
Une belle adresse à Montréal, Le Grinder propose une qualité irréprochable de sa cuisine. Dès l'entrée, on est enveloppé par une ambiance chaleureuse, savamment orchestrée entre l'éclairage tamisé, le design industriel raffiné & une touche contemporaine qui confère au lieu un charme singulier.
La carte met en valeur des produits de première fraîcheur, avec une attention particulière portée aux viandes, maturées & préparées avec un savoir-faire qui frôle l'artisanat. Les tartares, véritable signature de la maison, sont exécutés avec justesse & créativité, offrant un équilibre parfait entre finesse & audace. Chaque assiette témoigne d'un souci du détail, tant dans les saveurs que dans la présentation, digne d'une table gastronomique.
Le service, attentif sans jamais être intrusif, contribue à l'expérience en toute fluidité. Le personnel se montre disponible pour conseiller, que ce soit dans le choix des plats ou l'accord avec une carte des vins bien construite, où les classiques côtoient des découvertes plus originales.
En somme, Le Grinder s'impose comme une adresse élégante & conviviale, où l'on conjugue plaisir des sens & art de recevoir. Un lieu parfait pour un dîner raffiné, une soirée entre amis ou une occasion spéciale, où chaque visite laisse l'envie de revenir.
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Favorite steakhouse in Montréal! 🥩 They surprised me with cake & ice cream for my graduation. thank you so much! The food is both generous & top quality. Highly recommend.
Bon faut venir en costume biznessmen lunch casual. Clientèle qui a l'air aisée, je détonne un peu :) comme resto pour un lunch c'est super car le plat principal se transforme en mini 3 services ce qui bourré bien. Faut pas compter être productif après !
L'onglet est super. Faut dire que autant que je mange rarement du steak que ici c'est de la vraie bonne vache. Cuisson très bonne il manque un rien de juteux. Sauce d'accompagnement super, bien poivrée & acidulée. Les trois carottes qui viennent avec sont très bonnes. Le Valpolicella au verre est très buvable. J'ai pas essayé café ou dessert car il n'y avait plus de place...
A essayer surtout en lunch car le rapport qualité-prix est super.
J ai été grandement surprise du service impeccable de la qualité de la nourriture , le decors & l ambiance etais super surtout au niveau de la terasse.
I will give the highest rating to this amazing restaurant for incredible atmosphere. Wonderful but the most important thing the stuff just incredible super friendly, beautiful energy !! my waitress was incredibly super friendly super nice. Make me feel that I wanna come back never ask for anything. Everything was in time. Service was 100% the best. Her name is Jennifer.
Food was delicious & service was good. Special thanks for making our special night extra special with the complimentary dessert & shooters! Only downside is that the tables are extremely close to eachother so it feels cramped.
Food is great, service is abysmal. I have a list but here's what stood out: apps took forever & came out piecemeal, my steak knife was dull, we ordered oysters & weren't told what kind (until I asked), the server maybe checked in on our table once, not friendly. I usually never write a review, but the service experience was so lousy that I would second guess recommending this place