Restaurant Grinder
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Restaurant Grinder
5 pm - Midnight
| Monday | 11:30 am - 3 pm, 5 pm - 11 pm |
| Tuesday | 11:30 am - 3 pm, 5 pm - 11 pm |
| Wednesday | 11:30 am - 3 pm, 5 pm - 11 pm |
| Thursday | 11:30 am - 3 pm, 5 pm - Midnight |
| Friday | 11:30 am - 3 pm, 5 pm - Midnight |
| Saturday | 5 pm - Midnight |
| Sunday | 5 pm - 11 pm |
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Info & Location
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.
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 often mention
steak(80) dessert(31) recommend(24) price(21) tartare(20) viande(19) tomahawk(19) sauce(18) prix(16)Page 1 of 12 - 239 Reviews
Anthony
We had the absolute pleasure of celebrating our anniversary at Grinder, & it couldn't have been more perfect. From the moment we walked in, we were welcomed with warmth & genuine hospitality.
The food was fantastic-each dish was thoughtfully prepared, beautifully presented, & bursting with flavor. Every bite felt like a celebration in itself.
Our server, Jennifer, was exceptional. She was attentive, friendly, & made us feel truly special throughout the evening. It was clear she genuinely cared about our experience, & she went above & beyond in every way.
What truly touched us was that the team at Grinder remembered it was our anniversary & surprised us with a complimentary dessert to help us celebrate. It's those thoughtful details that really set a restaurant apart.
Grinder is a gem-not only because of the incredible food, but also because of the people who make it such a special place. We can't wait to return.
Highly recommended for any occasion, especially if you're looking to celebrate something meaningful.View more
Marc
Soirée festive ,
ambiance comme seul le Grinder peut en avoir 💥💥
Les huîtres ,le tartare , & que dire du flétan ,cuit à la perfection .
Pénélope s'est occupé de nous de façon magistrale ,les choix de vins en accompagnement étaient parfaits merci Pénélope.
Bref ,une soirée a recommencer très bientôt.View more
Giuliano
My family & I enjoyed a night at Grinder yesterday… The hostess gave us the warmest welcome & was so quick on her feet-she had a very positive energy. The food matched its description perfectly-the Surf&turfs, in particular, was absolutely exceptional. To top it off, our waiter kindly offered us dessert, which was just as delightful. I strongly recommend this place.View more
Haoussatou
First & last visit. The place looks upscale, but the experience didn't live up to the hype. For a bill of $253 for two, we were served a single small steak, a bit of salad, two mojitos - & yes, I had to pay extra for the fries.
At that price point, the portions should be generous, & basics like fries shouldn't come as an add-on. It felt more like we paid for the presentation than the food.
Disappointing overall. Montreal has many restaurants that deliver far better value & satisfaction for half the price.View more
Sebastian
J'ai eu la chance de visiter le restaurant & notre bartender Léa a été phénoménale! Merci beaucoup de nous avoir accueilli!View more
Augusto
The Food is really great. The price is fair. & the Service is Very good.View more
Steven
Awesome ambiance, great place for group friends.View more
Annie
Grinders is the best place by far!
'An exquisite dining experience! The atmosphere is captivating, the food is exceptional, & Alejandro's warmth truly shines as he effortlessly brings people together, enhancing the meal with his exceptional service. A must-visit for those seeking not just a meal, but a memorable culinary journey.'View more
Aaron
Excellent atmosphere & even better food! The tomahawk steak for two came with 4 different sauces so you can choose the one that suits your palate.View more
Jordi
Le service est excellent & la disposition du restaurant fait rêver. Les plats & les sauces sont recherchés. Je recommande fortement ce restaurant. Vous passerez une bonne soirée en groupes.View more
Maggie’s
My boyfriend & I were really looking forward to trying this spot, but unfortunately, it was a letdown. We ordered the rib steak for two ($120) & asked for it medium rare.
We placed our order around 10 PM, when things were winding down, but waited at least 45 minutes without any updates. During that time, the waitress didn't check on us once. I eventually flagged her down, & she mentioned the delay was normal due to the size of the steak - fair enough, but a quick update would've gone a long way.
When the food finally arrived 10-15 minutes later, the steak was cold & extremely undercooked - basically raw. I asked to have it cooked a bit more, & surprisingly, the waitress admitted she knew it was undercooked when she brought it out. Her explanation? Their medium rare leans'on the rarer side.' That's not reassuring when you're paying top dollar. The table beside us had also returned their steak, not once but twice.
The steak came back slightly warmer, but still incredibly raw & tough. My boyfriend lost his appetite after a few bites & decided to take it home to finish cooking himself. I ate a little more, but felt like I got robbed of an experience. The sides didn't redeem the dish either - the mushrooms were way too salty & the mashed potatoes tasted like cardboard.
On the other hand, the drinks were very good & enjoyable.
When the bill came, I asked the waitress if it was normal for their steaks to come out like that. She admitted it was undercooked & apologized awkwardly, but no compensation was offered - no discount, no complimentary drink, nothing. For a $120 dish we barely touched, that was incredibly disappointing. After the drinks, our bill was way over 200$
As someone who works in the industry, I'd never serve a dish I knew wasn't right, especially after a long wait. I would have gotten the manager involved the first time the food was returned to the kitchen. It's better to communicate delays than to disappoint with poor food & service. Sadly, this experience missed the mark on both.View more
Talie
We've been to Grinder twice now, this time for Mother's Day, & both visits were fantastic. The food, service, & atmosphere all hit the mark.
My favourite thing on the menu has to be the Hamachi, so fresh & flavourful. This time around, we ordered the Wagyu carpaccio, Hamachi, French onion soup, steak (which came with a flight of sauces, loved that touch), & the short ribs. For sides, we had the sweet potato fries & mushrooms. The only small letdown was the mushrooms, not because they weren't good, but because they were different from the ones we had the first time, which we absolutely loved. Still tasty though!
Everything was delicious & well-executed. I'd definitely recommend trying this spot.
The last photo is from our first visit, surf & turf platter with those amazing mushrooms I was hoping to have again.View more
Jonathan
Excellent resto. Cool. Décontracté mais de qualité. Un endroit pour les tannants, les gens décomplexés. Ici les gens se parlent, se cruisent, j'aime :) toujours un beau moment. Merci xxxView more
Mathieu
C'est vraiement un bon restaurant bien entretenue, la nourriture y est super, les cocktails etaient bien concu. Sinserement j'ai qu'une envie c'est d'y retourneView more
Carl
Le staff est très accueillant.
Elsy est la définition pure de l'hospitalité.
Merci encore pour toutView more
Alex
Une véritable pépite gastronomique à Montréal, le Restaurant Grinder allie raffinement, ambiance chaleureuse & service irréprochable. Dès l'entrée, l'atmosphère élégante mais décontractée donne le ton. Le personnel est attentionné, professionnel & parfaitement à l'écoute, ajoutant une touche personnalisée à chaque visite.
Côté assiette, c'est un sans-faute : des viandes d'une qualité exceptionnelle, parfaitement maîtrisées, des accompagnements savoureux & créatifs, & une carte des vins soigneusement sélectionnée. Mention spéciale pour le tartare de boeuf & le steak tomahawk, des incontournables à chaque passage.
Le souci du détail, la constance dans l'exécution & l'expérience client hors pair font du Grinder une référence incontournable pour les amateurs de bonne chère. Un restaurant où chaque visite devient une expérience mémorable. Bravo à toute l'équipe !View more
Gabriella
My friend & i were trying to find a restaurant to eat at for our girls night out, & we landed on grinder
we decided to drive there & to our surprised they had valet as well which made it super convenient
grinder exceeded our expectations & we will be coming back for sure, food was amazing, service was 10/10, music & atmosphere was 10/10
we even got offered free dessert at the end of our night which was deliciousView more
Vincent
Pour y avoir mangé hier soir : une formidable expérience avec une viande excellente, un dessert fameux, un service parfait, que ce soit la serveuse ou bien le gérant qui est un très bon conseiller pour le vin (la carte des vins est très fournie) & qui est très professionnel, une ambiance au top, bref un restaurant incontournable pour qui souhaite passer une très bonne soirée tout en se régalant les papilles gustatives !View more
Aaron
Great meal, service & atmosphere. Had a ribeye, salmon tartare, with a side of mushrooms all of which were very good.View more