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Grinder

Raw & cooked meats & seafood for sharing, plus boutique wines, in urban digs with a canopied patio.
Griffintown
4.5$$ & $$$
OPEN11:30 am - 3 pm, 5 pm - Midnight
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Grinder Montreal Restaurant: Menu, Reviews & Reserve (2026)
SteakhouseSeafood/FishFrenchTartareGrillGreat selection of cocktailsGreat selection of winesResto-Bar
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.

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Reviews for Grinder

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on Google4.3 (2500+)
*as of 2026-04-15
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Review Summary

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.
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This is our second time & Grinder in Montreal absolutely exceeded expectations. We started with the burrata paired with aubergine cream-perfectly balanced with apple vinegar & chili flakes-& a bluefin tuna tartare that was incredibly fresh with a standout marinanation & sauce.

For mains, everything hit. The 9 oz bavette was cooked beautifully & full of flavor, the Grinder burger was tender & juicy, & the octopus with crispy potatoes was honestly out of this world. Even the sides were memorable-the baby sprouts were insanely good, & the creamy bacon potatoes were just as impressive.

For dessert, I tried pudding chômeur for the first time, & it was unforgettable. The rich buttery texture, combined with the sweet syrup & vanilla ice cream, made it one of the best desserts I've ever had.

The atmosphere really ties it all together: friendly & attentive service, great music, & one of the best IPA beers I've had in Montreal.

At around $80 CAD per person, it's absolutely worth it. I'll be coming back every time I'm in Montreal.

Apr 20, 2026
on Google
1.0

Inappropriate & unacceptable behavio

Apr 19, 2026
on Google

La nourriture & l'ambiance incroyable
Par contre service; ca été assez lent & immédiatement lorsqu'on a terminé notre assiette , bouteille vin pas terminée ils ns ont mis dehors pcq le 2hrs allouées étaient terminées !!! Au prix on paye c'est insultant!!
& personne a notre arrivée nous a souligné que notre reservation était de 2hrs.

Apr 19, 2026
on Google

Des portions extrêmement petites pour le prix .

Apr 18, 2026
on Google

Je viens +/- dîner ici une fois semaine & l'expérience est toujours excellente. Le service est particulièrement remarquable en semaine grâce à Kim & Jennifer - toujours accueillantes, efficaces & attentives aux détails. On se sent vraiment bien servi & reconnu comme client régulier. La nourriture est constante & de qualité mais c'est vraiment le service qui fait la différence. Je recommande sans hésiter !

Apr 17, 2026
on Google

La nourriture était excelente & le service ausi! Super belle expérience d'anniversaire avec un petit gateau! je recomande !

Apr 17, 2026
on Google

J'ai adoré le plateau c'était succulent avec des huîtres & un très bon drink je recommande fortement

Apr 14, 2026
on Google

All the food was amazing but service was questionable, they kept forgetting to bring us things that came with our dishes. I would still recommend.

Apr 14, 2026
on Google

Best spot in Griffintown

Apr 14, 2026
on Google

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.

Apr 14, 2026
on Google

Service impeccable, très bien mangé !

Apr 12, 2026
on Google

Un service & un accueil au top !
Les portions sont généreuses & les plats délicieux.
Bravo au dj pour la bonne musique.

Apr 11, 2026
on Google

What an amazing experience! We had the surf & turf & it was just incredible. We also had the ice cream & pudding chômeur oh my! Soooo good :-)

We were served by Janelle & her service was excellent. Thank you!!!!

Apr 5, 2026
on Google

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.

Apr 4, 2026
on Google

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.

Highly recommend.

Apr 3, 2026
on Google

Gianni & Raymer were absolutely amazing!! Great service, food was delicious. Would definitely just come back for them

Mar 31, 2026
on Google

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.

Mar 29, 2026
on Google

Un excellent repas au Grinder. Elsy a assuré un service impeccable du début à la fin (attentionnée, précise), 10/10.

Les plats étaient délicieux, le Rice Cake en entrée & le Sunday en dessert sont un must absolu.

Merci pour cette belle expérience, à très bientôt.

Mar 29, 2026
on Google

Good food & atmosphere
Love the podding ice cream

Mar 29, 2026
on Google

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.

Mar 28, 2026
on Google