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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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Reviews for Restaurant Grinder

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*as of 2026-07-01
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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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Karolanne
5.0

Excellent service de Gabriel au bar, serviable, attentionné, un service hors paire. Nous avons passé une soirée excellente soirée. N'hésitez pas à visiter ce restaurant, la nourriture est extra & service personnalisé. Merci à Gabriel.

Dec 30, 2024
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Dave
5.0

Penelope was verry professional & gave us a great service. The food was excellent specially the désert.

Dec 29, 2024
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Bruno
5.0

C'est coûteux, mais ça vaut le prix! Le steak rib eye était INCROYABLE! Il était servi avec 5 sauces & des frites, la cuisson était PARFAITE! & que dire des boulettes végétaliennes & du pouding chômeur! Le service d'Alejandro était impeccable & professionnel! Souper mémorable! Bravo!

Dec 29, 2024
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Max
4.0

Good premium restaurant but lacks luxury quality. Great atmosphere for a large restaurant (by Montreal standards)

Dec 28, 2024
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R
5.0

An absolute delight ! Will absolutely come back!

Dec 27, 2024
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Alex
4.0

Experience never disappoints. Amazing burger for the price as well!

Dec 24, 2024
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Sophie
5.0

Amazing service by Danaelle❤️

Dec 8, 2024
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M
3.0

My friends & I took the Tomahawk with lobsters, shrimps & scallops & it was okay. The steak was good but seafood was dry/overcooked but hey they give you sauces for your steak that you can dip or the butter lemon. The only sauce that was good for me was the chimichurri & the mushrooms were on the salty side which I thought was just me but my friends also thought the same. I don't know if the value is there though honestly as we didn't think the portions were enough for the price we paid. Service is where it shines here as they were all awesome but I do wish they would have introduced themselves so I can give a kudos here. The atmosphere is where it falls the most as the music was very loud & we really had to talk loud amongst ourselves. Overall I wouldn't come back because of the atmosphere as I couldn't enjoy my food & have a good conversation but if loud music is your thing, then this place is for you, just don't order seafood!

Dec 6, 2024
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Luis
5.0

Tout était parfait!

Dec 4, 2024
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Moheb
5.0

Montreal staple restaurant! Always a good time

Nov 27, 2024
on Google
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