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Restaurant Grinder

Raw & cooked meats & seafood for sharing, plus boutique wines, in urban digs with a canopied patio.
Griffintown
4.5$$ & $$$
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Restaurant Grinder Griffintown, Montreal: Menu, Reviews & Reserve (2026)
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Restaurant Grinder centers its culinary focus on high-quality cuts of beef and fresh seafood selections sourced for maximum flavor. The establishment prepares various steak cuts utilizing specialized grilling techniques to ensure consistent texture and charred exteriors. Beyond the meat offerings, the menu incorporates a diverse array of fish and shellfish prepared with classic French-inspired techniques that prioritize natural ingredients. Patrons observe an industrial aesthetic characterized by exposed brick walls and high ceilings that frame the open concept layout. The drink selection features a robust variety of craft cocktails and spirits designed to complement the heavy proteins and rich sauces found throughout the kitchen repertoire. This venue maintains a commitment to ingredient-driven plates that highlight the technical precision required for effective open-fire cooking and traditional preparation methods.

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Restaurant Grinder is frequently praised for its exceptional food, particularly the high-quality steaks, surf and turf platters, and popular sides like the pudding chômeur. Many guests highlight the vibrant, moody atmosphere and the professional, attentive service provided by the staff, which often makes for a memorable dining experience. While the majority of visitors have a fantastic time and look forward to returning, some patrons note that the restaurant can be quite noisy and that table spacing may feel cramped during busy periods. Occasional inconsistencies in service speed and food preparation have been mentioned, but management is noted for being responsive to feedback and dedicated to ensuring guest satisfaction.
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Liam
5.0

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!

Dec 31, 2025
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Mathieu
5.0

Souper à 2 parfait. Belle ambiance, bonne bouffe, service attentionné. Nous retournerons assurément.

Dec 31, 2025
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Flavie
5.0

Un très bon souper, la cuisine est bonne & l'ambiance chaleureuse.

Dec 30, 2025
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Jed
3.0

Went there for an immersive concert experience, the music was so loud it felt as though 10 pop concerts were going on around me at the same time. The steak was good, not overcooked & well seasoned. However, the same cannot be said for the side dishes. The mushrooms tasted like straight from the Dead Sea. To make things worse, the service was extremely slow & I was genuinely worried about whether my server had a health emergency because she disappeared for 30min. We attempted to make eye contact with any other server that passed by & by the time we were able to get someone, my neck was strained & I wrote down'massage therapy' as my #1 NY resolution. It took another eternity to get my water cup refilled & I had to refrain from helping myself as the bottle was just on the counter, so close yet so far. If you want to go there just for the food, bring ear plugs!

Dec 30, 2025
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Daisy
5.0

We had wonderful family time at Grinder. Food was great with two kiddos 3person hammawk beef & seafood is plenty! I would like revisit next time when we travel back!

Dec 30, 2025
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John
5.0

Great selection & the food tasted great!

Dec 29, 2025
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Omar
5.0

Merci à Jacob pour ton service exceptionnel. Tu a vraiment rendu notre soirée inoubliable!!

Dec 28, 2025
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PL
5.0

Tu veux un bon souper avec un place qui a de l'ambiance!!! Tu te trompe pas avec ici c'est juste incroyable la bouffe est trop bonne

Dec 27, 2025
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Amna
5.0

Excellent 👍 fantastic ❤❤❤

Dec 18, 2025
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Fatou
5.0

Très bon service de Janele ! Elle est Superbe

Dec 17, 2025
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