Le restaurant Grinder est installé sur la rue Notre-Dame, au coeur de Griffintown. Effectivement, ce quartier du sud-ouest de Montréal est dynamique et prometteur, plusieurs projets domiciliaires et commerciaux sont déjà en voie de réalisation.
Le décor original est signé Zébulon Perron (Furco, Buvette à Simone, Philémon). Il a crée un espace très confortable et chaleureux avec, une cuisine ainsi qu’un bar à cru. Le Grinder se caractérise par des éléments de style vintage, ainsi que des éléments plus modernes de verre et de métal.
Au menu, du cru et du cuit: tartares, tatakis, céviches, carpaccios, etc. Aussi des steaks et pièces de viandes grillées ou braisées, le tout selon une formule partage. Le Grinder offre aussi une variété de poissons et de produits de la mer également servis crus et cuits. Plus qu'un simple steakhouse, tous les gourmands trouveront leurs compte dans une vaste sélection de produits frais.
Une carte des vins 100% importation privée, toujours en constante évolution selon les saisons, et bien sur en privilégiant les vins produits dans le respect de la nature.
Les avis saluent globalement Grinder pour la haute qualité des steaks, des fruits de mer et des plats savoureux, avec de nombreuses mentions d'expériences mémorables, de portions généreuses et d'une ambiance chic et dynamique propice aux occasions; toutefois, la qualité du service varie, des retards occasionnels ou des oublis surviennent, certains plats et accompagnements obtiennent des avis mitigés et le bruit ou la foule peuvent gêner lors des heures d'affluence.
Went with a large group last weekend, Jacob was our server & did a great job with helping us celebrate our friend's birthday. It was a busy night but the flow of the night was perfect, shared the surf & turf platter. Food was really tasty, scallops were a tad small but made up for it in flavour. Steak was super tender & perfectly cooked. Would go back.
My second time here, I regret not writing a review the first time. Anyways, Sadya, you were amazing with the service, thank you for making our second visit a memorable one.
The food is top notch & the wine selection is excellent.
Will look forward to my next visit here when I'm back in Montreal.
4 avr. 2026
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I had the calamari & the halibut. Both were delicious. Each dish was cooked to perfection & paired with rich, flavorful sauces.
This was my second time at Grinder in the same week.
What really makes the experience worth coming back for is the attentive service. I had Alejandro both times, & he delivers a level of service that's rare to find.
Service is an art form, & they truly get it at Grinder.
Première expérience à Montréal dans ce restaurant & elle fut mémorable. Au delà de la cuisine qui était excellente (mention spéciale aux rices cake & le pudding chômeur), je tiens à remercier l'ensemble de l'équipe pour le service qui était exceptionnel, attentionné & convivial tout le long du repas.
Service à la hauteur du lieu!
Par contre, quel a été ma déception en goûtant l'aligot. Le chef devrait avoir honte de servir cette purée au cheddar. Je n'appellerai pas ça un aligot revisité mais une purée ratée. Le bon fromage n'y est pas, la texture n'y est pas & le goût non plus. Il faut se ressaisir chef.
Grinder is a name to take seriously. I thought I would just have a main dish with a side, maybe dessert, & leave. That did not happen. This restaurant really understands how to deliver an experience that keeps you wanting to order more & more. The food, the atmosphere, & the service made the whole evening feel worth it. A very good experience overall.
Excellent birthday celebration, service was top notch. Zatya- hope I am spelling it correctly, was an amazing server.
From the wines to the food the Grinder experience is a must in Montreal.
27 mars 2026
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We ordered a table for two to celebrate the birthday. Surf & turf for two is great, steak is so tasty, the sea fruit are good quality too. Next time we want to try the burgers, seems very good too.
Had the pleasure of checking out Grinder for a work dinner & overall had a really enjoyable evening. The restaurant itself is beautiful - stylish interior, very clean, & thoughtfully designed. They also offer coat check & valet, which is a nice touch. One thing that stood out is that the restaurant has a butcher shop connected to it, which adds to the overall concept & quality feel of the place.
I started at the bar while waiting for my boss, & the service throughout the night was excellent. Attentive, quick, & professional without feeling overly formal or pretentious, which I appreciated. The wine list is also extensive.
To start, I ordered the calamari, which was fantastic. The batter was crisp & light, & it came with a creamy jalapeno sauce that had a nice balance of tang & spice. Easily one of the better appetizers of the night.
For my main, I had the filet mignon with mushroom sauce & a baked potato. The steak itself was decent, though slightly chewier than I would normally expect from a filet. The baked potato, however, was the standout - loaded with a thick layer of cheese, sauce, & bacon. Very indulgent & delicious. The steak & baked potato came out on the cooler side but the loaded cheese made up for it.
For dessert I ordered pudding chômeur with soft serve vanilla ice cream. It was warm, moist, & comforting with a rich brown sugar base. The portion was perfect, though it did get a little sweet toward the end.
Overall, the vibe of the restaurant was great - lively but not stuffy. Service was excellent & the experience was really enjoyable. I'd definitely come back, & next time I might try the burger because it looked incredible on other tables.