Restaurant Grinder concentre son approche culinaire sur des pièces de bœuf de haute qualité et une sélection de produits de la mer choisis pour leur saveur intense. L établissement prépare différentes coupes de viande en utilisant des techniques de grillage spécialisées garantissant une texture uniforme et une croûte saisie. Au-delà des plats de viande, le menu intègre une vaste gamme de poissons et de crustacés travaillés selon des méthodes d inspiration française privilégiant les ingrédients naturels. Les convives découvrent une esthétique industrielle marquée par des murs en briques apparentes et de hauts plafonds soulignant un agencement à aire ouverte. La carte des boissons présente une sélection variée de cocktails artisanaux et de spiritueux pensés pour accompagner les protéines et les sauces riches du répertoire. Le lieu privilégie une cuisine axée sur le produit mettant en valeur la précision technique nécessaire à la cuisson au feu de bois.
Restaurant Grinder est fréquemment souligné comme une destination incontournable à Montréal, particulièrement appréciée pour la qualité supérieure de ses viandes, ses plateaux de fruits de mer frais et ses plats signatures comme le pouding chômeur. De nombreux convives apprécient l'ambiance branchée et animée ainsi que le design intérieur élégant, ce qui en fait un choix prisé pour les célébrations et les occasions spéciales. Bien qu'un grand nombre de visiteurs louent le service attentionné et professionnel offert par le personnel, d'autres notent des incohérences, mentionnant parfois des délais d'attente, un niveau sonore qui peut rendre la conversation difficile, ou des expériences mitigées avec certains accompagnements et l'assaisonnement des fruits de mer. Malgré quelques commentaires concernant la lenteur occasionnelle du service ou l'affluence, de nombreux clients estiment que l'expérience globale et la qualité culinaire offrent un bon rapport qualité-prix, incitant plusieurs à revenir pour le menu constant et l'énergie accueillante.
Had an amazing experience sitting near the bar ! The waitresses & bartender were extremely knowledgeable & helped my boyfriend get over his fear of pink steak 😅 food was phenomenal
Bouffe très correcte, mais service très moyen. Assis au bar, directement devant ma serveuse/barmaid. J'ai passé la soirée à faire scuze moi, scuze moi pour demander pour un autre verre, commander mes plats etc. Elle avait ben du fun à boire des shots & du vin avec des amis au bar par contre. Je m'excuse de déranger, à 150$ pour mon souper... Typique griffintown. Hype 10/10, qualité du service, on repasse.... Faites vous plaisir, le foxy est juste à côté. Qualité assurée! ☺?
The owner reached out to my boyfriend to understand what had happened during our first visit. He offered to have us come back for a second time, on the house, to make up for it.
We went back about a month later. We were greeted by Alejandro, the manager, who offered us a first round of drinks - just as good as the first time.
For starters, I had the tuna tartare & my boyfriend went with the fried calamari. Both were very good. For the main course, I had the short ribs (super tender) & he had the NY steak, cooked medium. Everything was solid.
The manager checked in on us without being overbearing, & he wrapped up the meal by offering us their pudding chômeur with soft-serve ice cream. Great dessert.
All in all, a much better experience than the first time. Thanks to the restaurant for taking the time to make things right. It doesn't go unnoticed
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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.
We had a boys night. Amazing service at the little bar by Lee-Ann. We got the carpaccio & the oysters. Steak as a mean course. Good vibes- quick service - amazing waitress. We really recommend
Grinder Restaurant in Montreal is a lively & popular spot known for its vibrant atmosphere, great music, & stylish industrial-chic decor. The place was packed on a Friday night, creating a loud but energetic vibe. Despite the crowd, the hostess was accommodating & seated us at the bar, though service remained slow.
We ordered the 40 oz rib steak for two ($120), cooked to a perfect medium-rare but lacking in seasoning (salt). Fortunately, several sauces accompanied the dish, adding some extra flavor. The fries were excellent-crispy, well-seasoned, & addictive. We also tried the pomme de terre aligot, which was supposed to be a rich blend of purée, crème, & aged cheddar, but it didn't have a noticeable cheesy taste, which was disappointing. On the bright side, the mocktail was refreshing & well-balanced.
Overall, Grinder is a solid choice for steak lovers looking for a trendy, high-energy dining experience, but be prepared for a noisy atmosphere & potentially slow service during peak hours.
Le restaurant Grinder à Montréal est un endroit animé & prisé, connu pour son ambiance vibrante, sa bonne musique & son décor industriel chic. L'endroit était bondé un vendredi soir, créant une atmosphère bruyante mais énergique. Malgré l'affluence, l'hôtesse a été accueillante & nous a installés au bar, bien que le service soit resté lent.
Nous avons commandé une côte de boeuf de 40 oz pour deux (120 $), cuit à la perfection en cuisson médium-saignant, mais manquant d'assaisonnement (sel). Heureusement, plusieurs sauces accompagnaient le plat, ajoutant un peu de saveur. Les frites étaient excellentes-croustillantes, bien assaisonnées & très savoureuses. Nous avons également essayé la pomme de terre aligot, censée être un mélange gourmand de purée, crème & cheddar vieilli, mais le goût du fromage était à peine perceptible, ce qui était décevant. En revanche, le mocktail était rafraîchissant & bien équilibré.
Dans l'ensemble, Grinder est une bonne place pour les amateurs de steak à la recherche d'une expérience culinaire tendance & dynamique, mais préparez-vous à une ambiance bruyante & à un service potentiellement lent aux heures de pointe.
Food was great thankfully. Went for dinner with the wife & I would suggest they go through some minor improvements to the service.
Our main waiter was respectful & courteous. However the second waiter or the bus boy was clearly not there to work in the service industry.
This guy did not greet himself, walks up to your table & stands over you to pour water. The waiter interrupts us without any courtesy or apologies. Stared at us & walked away multiple times
He took our utensils & plates from us without asking. Poured water all over the table, left without saying anything or returning with towels.
Definitely not a place for fine dining experience, it would better to go as a group. The Grinder Restaurant resembles more like a diner with a bar. It was not worth the $200 bill.
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.
