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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$$ & $$$
OPEN11:30 am - 3 pm, 5 pm - 11 pm
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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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Rob
3.0

Good, food, service, vibe. We were sitting outside & very disappointed with abnormal amount of flies surrounding every table. Restaurant with such a caliber & reputation needs to fix issues like that. There are ways to eliminate that.

Aug 12, 2025
on Google
Pauline
5.0

Super bon !!!

Merci

Aug 12, 2025
on Google
Ryan
5.0

The food here is absolutely incredible! We ate here three times during our week-long stay because everything was just that good. The Bluefin tuna crudo with pineapple sauce was out of this world. On one visit, we enjoyed a baked potato during cocktail hour, & another time we had the perfectly cooked steak with huge shrimp, scallops, green beans, & (of course) another baked potato. Every single bite was fantastic. The servers were so attentive & genuinely sweet, making every visit feel special. I even came back for a third visit before heading to the airport because I couldn't get enough!

Aug 12, 2025
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Jacob
5.0

Steak juteux & fruits de mers succulents. Les cocktails étaient aussi très rafraîchissants & le service superbe. Le seul négatif: le même beat qui semble jouer sans cesse

Aug 10, 2025
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E.
5.0

Great food
Fair price
Valet parking awesome

Aug 10, 2025
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Samuel
5.0

Dîner au Grinder en compagnie de ma Rolex. La viande était fine, la sauce généreuse. Le mocktail était estival & rafraîchissant. Une très bonne soirée de qualité en compagnie de ma Rolex.

Aug 10, 2025
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Gillian
5.0

Loved the beef tartare!! Great vibe & service.

Aug 8, 2025
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Alexander
5.0

Excellent service & high quality steaks, can't go wrong with the cote de beuf.

Aug 4, 2025
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Maryam
5.0

Amazing staff & the most delicious foods. Ambiance is incredible & makes for the best date night, night out with friends, family suppers, birthdays, etc.

Aug 3, 2025
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Juliana
4.0

Delicious food overall, it was pricey but fair & the atmosphere was rather rustic in a nice way. The waitress did end up forgetting one of our entrées but in the end we were full so it wasn't so bad. Highly recommend the beef short ribs.

Jul 30, 2025
on Google
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