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.
Grinder draws crowds with an upscale yet warm, industrial chic vibe and a menu that shines with beef and seafood, signature tartares and sharing plates. The steaks, including NY strip, ribeye, and tomahawk for two, are consistently praised for flavor and precise cooking, while seafood and tartares such as beef tartare, tuna, scallops, and calamari offer variety. The service is repeatedly described as attentive and friendly, with many experiences highlighted by helpful staff and thoughtful gestures like complimentary desserts or birthday touches, though service can be slow or disjointed on busy nights and some tables report hearing issues due to noise. The atmosphere is lively, stylish, and convivial, with strong wine lists and occasional DJ nights. Prices run high, but the quality and portion sizes are widely seen as worth it by many patrons. Overall Grinder is viewed as a premier Montreal destination for steak lovers, celebrations, and groups, delivering consistently excellent meat and seafood, a memorable ambiance, and reliable hospitality, while noting room for improvement in pacing and acoustics at peak times.
Had an absolutely wonderful dining experience here! The atmosphere was warm & welcoming from the moment we walked in. Our server was attentive & knowledgeable about the menu, offering great recommendations. The food was exceptional - fresh ingredients, perfectly seasoned, & beautifully presented. Every dish we tried was bursting with flavor. The portions were generous & well worth the price. The restaurant was clean & well-maintained, & despite being busy, we didn't feel rushed. The dessert was the perfect ending to our meal. We'll definitely be returning soon & would highly recommend this place to anyone looking for a great meal & excellent service. Five stars!
On Valentine's Day, we reserved a table for two at Grinder for our first visit - & it truly exceeded our expectations.
When we arrived, a very kind gentleman named Etienne welcomed us warmly & showed us to our table. Shortly after, our waiter Devin took care of us with such professionalism & genuine kindness. The atmosphere was vibrant yet romantic - perfect for a special evening.
We started with the Wagyu beef carpaccio & fried calamari, both absolutely delicious & beautifully presented. For our main course, we originally ordered the 40 oz Côte de Boeuf to share. After our appetizers, Etienne kindly informed us that they had unfortunately run out of it & offered two 20 oz New York style steaks instead. We agreed, & the way he handled the situation was incredibly thoughtful & professional.
To make up for the inconvenience, Etienne generously offered us complimentary cocktails. He even came back to confirm our drinks & surprised us with three cocktails, personally joining us for a cheerful toast & wishing my boyfriend a happy birthday. That personal touch made the night so special.
Our steaks were outstanding - perfectly cooked & full of flavor. To end the evening, they brought us a dessert with ice cream on the house for my boyfriend's birthday, which was such a sweet gesture.
Everything from the service to the food & atmosphere was exceptional. A huge thank you to Etienne & Devin for making our night so memorable. We highly recommend Grinder & will definitely be back!
Hier, nous avons visité le Grinder pour la première fois afin de célébrer la Saint-Valentin ainsi que la fête de mon copain. Nous avons commandé le plateau Surf & Turf, qui était excellent, tout comme le service que nous avons reçu.
Nous souhaitons souligner le professionnalisme & l'attention du gérant Étienne, de MH ainsi que d'Alejandro, qui ont grandement contribué à rendre notre soirée inoubliable. Leur accueil chaleureux & leur service impeccable ont été très appréciés.
Un grand merci à vous trois pour cette belle expérience. Nous avons déjà hâte à la prochaine fois!
We waited 35 minutes just for the waitress to come take our order, & then over an hour for the food to arrive. It was absolutely ridiculous. I finally went to speak to the manager to explain the situation, & instead of apologizing, he told me,'If you don't like it, you can leave. That's our service.' I have NEVER seen such terrible service in my life. The manager tall, with a shaved head was unbelievably rude & completely unprofessional. This was by far the worst restaurant experience I've ever had
Feb 7, 2026
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Grinder is the Resto we reserve for special occasions. Great oysters, perfectly cooked steak & fish, & friendly smiling staff. Seems like the go-to destination for the beautiful 30-somethings, lucky they let us in :) Highly recommended!
Great valet service on arrival, waiter heard us talking about how the heating lamps were too high & offered us to lower it without even us asking about it. Fast service & the food was to die for. We went for the 2 person Porterhouse, the cook was perfect & cut was one of the best.
Grinder is my standby in Montreal. I fell in love with this place the first time I visited it years ago & it hasn't dropped a beat. I love the scallops but probably order the salmon tartare most often; the trio with the tuna & steak tartare is a great introduction. The staff is so chill & so much fun… special shoutout to Kimberley who keeps everyone glowing 💕
Nous sommes allés dîner pour le Nouvel An. J'ai beaucoup aimé la nourriture, & l'ambiance était également très agréable. Il y avait un DJ, & nous avons reçu un verre gratuit pour porter un toast 🥂. La serveuse a toujours été très attentive & serviable. La seule chose, c'est que nous avons dû attendre un peu longtemps pour la nourriture, mais je ne sais pas si c'était à cause de la soirée du Nouvel An. C'est vraiment la seule chose qui pourrait être améliorée !
Firstly the caesar salad was one of the best I've had at any restaurant, period. Beautifully dressed, crunchy croutons, amazingly prepared bacon & fresh greens.
We then split a NY Striploin & it was juicy. Cooked perfectly medium-rare. A fantastic cut. The accoutrements being the cherry on top. The fries were delicious & hand cut.
The cheesecake & caramel cake were both devine, a strong finish to an already stellar meal.
We thoroughly enjoyed the level of service we received & atmosphere in the restaurant. I'm big on cozy, moody lighting which this venue certainly has.
Incredible experience. I've been twice & both times I was blown away by the food quality, overall value, & service. I had Sadya as my server & she was impressively attentive & welcoming. The burgers are incredible, but so is everything else we've tried so far. I'll be back soon!
