Restaurant Grinder

Oh, my sweet lord, where do I even begin with the absolute masterpiece that is Grinder restaurant in Montreal? From the moment my precious son and I waltzed through the doors, we were enveloped in an aura of such overwhelming, almost suffocating friendliness from the staff, it was truly a spiritual experience. I mean, these people weren't just friendly; they were practically beaming, ready to adopt you into their culinary cult with open arms and dazzling smiles. It was almost too much, in the most divine way possible!As you can clearly discern from the accompanying photographic evidence (a testament to our exquisite taste), we embarked on our gastronomic odyssey with the legendary French Onion Soup. And let me tell you, "French Onion Soup" is a gross understatement. This, my friends, was a cheese soup with a whisper of onion, a glorious, molten, cheesy avalanche that threatened to engulf the entire table. It was a bold, audacious statement in dairy, a challenge to the very concept of "too much cheese." My arteries are singing praises! My son, the discerning connoisseur that he is, opted for the fresh oysters as his prelude. And "delicious" doesn't even begin to capture the ethereal experience. They were so fresh, so plump, so utterly oystery, they practically shimmied onto his plate with joy. A true testament to the aquatic wonders of this fine establishment. Then, the main event: the hamburger. Oh, the hamburger! I've traversed the vast culinary landscape of this great nation, and I can unequivocally declare this was one of the best hamburgers I've had in Canada. It was so incredibly moist, so profoundly delicious, it brought a tear to my eye. Each bite was a journey into a realm of beefy perfection, a symphony of textures and flavors that will haunt my dreams in the most delightful way. And as if that weren't enough, I, a man of substantial stature and even more substantial appetite, dared to tackle the cheesy baked potato. "Cheesy" is a polite fiction. This was a potato drowning in cheese, a veritable ocean of molten dairy. It was a glorious, Herculean task, and I must confess, with a heavy heart and a distended belly, that I, the mighty eater, could not conquer it. It was a testament to Grinder's unwavering commitment to cheese-based excess. Rest assured, my friends, I shall be returning. Grinder is not just a restaurant; it's a monument to the sublime, the over-the-top, and the gloriously cheesy. Prepare to be embraced by its friendly staff and drown in its dairy delights. You won't regret it (unless you're lactose intolerant, in which case, you're missing out on heaven).

Food was amazing! We got the platter for 2 it’s a great deal at 85$ per person! They have their own butcher. Everything was top shelf! service was ok.

Burrata was OK - nothing special and not a lot of flavours The steak was overly salty and you can’t tell it’s dry aged. The waitress was nice but does not give good food recommendations. Servers throughout the meal kept carrying plates and hot food over my head. Near the end of the meal, they took my plate without asking and they constantly tried to kick us out by trying to collect our food without asking whether we were finished. For the price point, you’re better off trying something else.

Updated review : 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 and my boyfriend went with the fried calamari. Both were very good. For the main course, I had the short ribs (super tender) and he had the NY steak, cooked medium. Everything was solid. The manager checked in on us without being overbearing, and 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 ———————————————- My boyfriend and I were really looking forward to trying this spot, but unfortunately, it was a letdown. We ordered the rib steak for two ($120) and 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, and 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 and extremely undercooked — basically raw. I asked to have it cooked a bit more, and 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 and tough. My boyfriend lost his appetite after a few bites and 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 and the mashed potatoes tasted like cardboard. On the other hand, the drinks were very good and 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 and 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 and service. Sadly, this experience missed the mark on both.

Kicked off the night at Grinder with a dozen fresh oysters—clean, briny, and the perfect start. For the main event, the rib steak for two didn’t disappoint—juicy, flavorful, and beautifully cooked. The mashed potatoes and mushrooms on the side were rich and comforting without stealing the spotlight. It was a quiet night, which made it ideal for a business meeting—great ambiance, professional service, and just the right balance between upscale and relaxed. Solid choice for both steak lovers and those looking to talk business over a great meal.

Had a delicious meal here. The food was perfection. Cooked so well. And the service was 5/5. Our waitress was so sweet with our daughter and really made her feel special. The pudding chômeur was the perfect ending to a hearty meal. Photos speak for themselves!

Grinder is a must. We came to celebrate a milestone birthday and had the perfect evening! The atmosphere was perfect - great buzz and ambiance and love the decor. The service was amazing - very attentive, accommodating, staff was friendly, guided us through some menu questions, and did everything with a beautiful smile. We asked to move tables (we were close to a heat lamp and wanted a bit more space). It was a bustling Friday night, but they made it happen and were so nice and accommodating. The manager checked on us several times throughout the meal to make sure things were good. Oh, and the FOOD! The Food. Everything was so delicious. There are no wrong choices on this menu! We shared the Hamachi Sashimi and Calamari to start, and steaks (NY Strip and Hanger) for our mains. Portion sizes were perfect, steak cooked to perfection and flavours were on point. The sweet potato fries are some of the best I’ve ever tasted and the green beans were perfectly cooked in a zesty chili lemon dressing that was the perfect balance of tang and heat. Our server surprised us with an amazing complimentary birthday pudding a la mode. There is nothing that could have been improved. Special shout out to the manager and our server (D) who made our birthday celebration so fun and memorable. Will definitely be back!

I almost never write reviews, but the experience we had here absolutely deserves recognition. We came in as a large group of 20 for a work dinner, and I still can’t wrap my head around how flawless the service was. Our main server was simply outstanding—somehow managing to make each of us feel like we were his sole focus all evening. Every request was met instantly, and he had an effortless way of anticipating what we’d need before we even asked. His right-hand support person was equally fantastic: water glasses were magically refilled before they ever got close to empty, plates were cleared promptly, and everything just flowed seamlessly. The food itself was excellent, beautifully prepared and full of flavour. The atmosphere was warm and inviting, perfect for both professional gatherings and special occasions. If you’re considering booking for a group (or honestly any occasion), don’t hesitate. This was truly top-notch service that turned a nice meal into a memorable experience.

First time at Grinder and definitely won't be my last! This steakhouse is so so good. Meats are super fresh and cooked exactly how you want. My filet mignon was the best I've had in a long time. The mushroom sauce was a lovely compliment to the meat. Ambiance is beautiful! Very inviting and nice for an evening out. I love the plants on the walls. Service was great too. Very attentive and friendly. You gotta come check it out!

Anytime I told someone I was going to Montreal they recommended Grinder. Because of this it felt like the perfect spot for night one of my brothers bachelor party. We had a group of 14 so we ended up doing the $75 price fixed menu. This menu was 3 courses including an appetizer, entree, and then a shared dessert plate. I ended up doing the calamari and the hanger steak with chimichurri. Both were prepared excellent and exceeded my expectations. I prefer my steak medium well and it was perfect! Service was great and the ambiance of the restraint was awesome. Next time I'm in the city I plan to go again!

Everything is on point. Music, food, vibes. Just a great atmosphere. Great place to go on the weekends. You won't be disappointed 10/10. Im also from Tx.

Great dinner at Grinder in Montreal. The burger was delicious. At first it appears small but the patty is so think it will fill you up!!! BUT leave space for dessert. Not sure of the name but it's like pancake with maple syrup and Ice cream. AMAZING. Great service and ambience.

I rarely leave negative reviews, but this experience was too disappointing to ignore. One of the worst dining experiences I've had in a while. What made it baffling was the shockingly rude management. The food was overly salty and barely edible, and when we politely wrote our concerns to management after our visit, the manager responded with clear irritation and zero professionalism. Instead of addressing the issue, they were hostile and aggressive, making us feel like we were the problem. Between the bad attitude and the bad food, there's absolutely no reason to go back. Avoid this place if you value decent service--or a meal you can actually eat. Customer service seems like an afterthought here. Definitely won't be returning, and I wouldn't recommend it to anyone who values respect or quality. Poor quality food, poor customer service, and trash management. Incompetent business people.

Top notch food; the "Pouding" dessert was ahhhmazing! Signature drinks and chic ambiance.

This place is awesome, If you're looking for a good time then for sure hit up this place!

Came here for some good steak when visiting Montréal, not only we had great steak, lobsters, Scallops also enjoyed delicious onion soup, sashimi, dessert and fabulous cocktails. Services was efficient given they were extremely busy. Every table was packed. But still managed to serve the foods and drinks at a reasonable pace. The open kitchen concept was great, small but lively. Bathrooms are tiny. Very European but clean. This place Can get loud but the vibe is super fun. LGBT friendly. Highly recommend.

The food is very good. If you're interested in a steak house that is not traditional table cloth then go here. Service is ok. Sometimes it's so busy and packed that it's slow. The ambiance is lively and modern looking. Overall , it's a good place to have a party but if you're looking for a classic steakhouse experience go elsewhere. The food is good though.

This is a very nice steakhouse. Can't say anything is out of this world but they know what they are doing. The sharing plates are a fantastic deal. Service was spot on and fast. It's an industrial building with a young vibe. I would come back here with the guys again for sure.

On a recent trip to Montreal we decided to try Grinder based on great reviews and we were absolutely not disappointed. We called for a reservation (which is recommended) and were able to sit at the bar at the time we wanted. The bar is super comfortable and spacious and we loved the service. Bartenders were so nice and took great care of us. We ordered the surf and turf for two with a NY strip, lobster tail, shrimp, and scallops. We also had the delicious french fries and mushrooms. The steak was cooked perfectly to medium rare, as ordered, and the seafood was incredible. The lobster tail literally melted in my mouth! The restaurant has an extensive and good wine list and a full bar. We had a bottle of Chianti to share. It was a perfect date night in Montreal and we are so glad we decided to splurge. This place is a bit on the pricey side, but definitely worth it for a special occasion!

Was in the mood for a great steak. Located on the heart of the city. Street parking was very hard to find but they have valet parking if needed. There is also public transport available. Reservations are must as the place is usually very busy I ordered the in steak with mushrooms and rappini. The rib steak is my favorite cut and asked to have it done to medium. The steak was cooked to perfection and seasoned just right. Can taste the char on the steak. The mushrooms were seasoned very nice and came out hot and was a nice add on to the steak. The downside was the rappini as it was cold and had no seasoning. We had to send back the rappini and we did not want it back. Thé atmosphère is a fun upbeat place and is a great place to go for some good food and a great vibe. Enjoy

Had a special birthday dinner with my husband here, who had made a surprise reservation, based on the recommendation of a local friend. Seated promptly, and had great service throughout. Just enough attention without the server being too intrusive. The atmosphere was great, a kind of Chelsea loft / hipster modern vibe. Ordered the ribeye (15oz) which came with a N'duja butter side for added flavor that was not at all necessary. The steak was cooked and seared to perfection, and was a good cut of beef. This aspect they clearly know what they are doing. Accompanied by some red wine, which was also good. Side dish was potatoes "aligot", which I guess is a fancy way of saying mashed potatoes with aged cheddar. Very nice and creamy/fluffy.

Surprisingly great steakhouse with seafood options. Recommend the caesar salad, generous portion not drowning in dressing. Good selection of wines by the glass. Tuna tartare had a welcome sweet citrus note. The RIBEYE was AMAZING, cooked perfectly with an amazing sear and flavor (watch out Joe Beef), almost worth 79$. Even thought it was busy on a Tuesday night, service was good and the place was pretty crowded. Definitely a special occasion, hip, and trendy place (mostly because it's expensive). Valet parking available (but we walked).

La rue est pleine de restaurants sympas mais Il n'est pas évident d'en trouver un ouvert les midis et aussi les lundis! Le décor est très beau, accueillant. J'y suis allée un midi et c'était très achalandé et tout le monde avait l'air content. Ça donne envie de s'asseoir et manger ce qui rend les gens joyeux! Nous avons pris des cocktails. Légers sur l'alcool. Puis nous avons commandé des plats de poisson, servis avec une entrée. Nous avons choisi la soupe de tomates. J'ai goûté le saumon qui était cuit à la perfection et venait accompagné d'une salade très délicieuse. Les quantités sont importantes et j'ai pas pu tout finir. J'ai beaucoup aimé, j'y retournerai sans aucun doute!

The food was extra delicious!! The wine pairing was perfect! The service was awesome! And the place super cozy! I had tuna tartare for 1st course, then ribs with salad (which was really really good) and pudding chomeur with sundae for dessert, absolutely delicious!!!!

Great food. Amazing service. Danaelle was the most kind and amazing waitress. Celebrated my bro's 40th bday and she took great care of us.

I have been coming here for years and each time, I come with people and brag about the beautiful space. It is a great space. You can tell attention was paid to the aesthetics. However, without fail, the service has been atrocious. Unless you are someone who "looks like they will be ordering bottles" you will not be served for sometime and then good luck getting food. I have come to the conclusion that this place is great to look at but not the place for anyone looking to show off the best of Montréal' food and drink. Not worth the money. Any where else on this strip is far superior.

This place was recommend by a friend of mine and I have to say it's good. We came as a group and was seated immediately. Our server was very nice and made us feel comfortable during our time there. We ordered the tomahawk steak and a few appetizers. All were good but the steak was a bit over cooked from what we asked for. Overall the food and atmosphere were good so definitely will revisit again.

I always enjoyed this bar restaurant. It's high scale and very peppy! The service is excellent. The staff are friendly and good workers. During this pandemic, they take proper precautions with their protective personal equipments. They clean your tables between your plate services. Beside their service, their food are delicious. I shared half dozen oysters, roasted eggplants (drizzled with yogurt and sliced almonds) and Mediterranean salad with a gin and tonic cocktail. Each item were beautifully presented and they tasted very good except our Mediterranean salad was super soaked in the oregano salad dressing. It was highly oily and super acidic. Therefore, the restaurant looses a star because of the salad. Overall, it was a fantastic experience to eat there, but the prices were super steep.

Thrilled to see they're open Tuesday's as we had a big group for a work dinner. They happily accommodated our group of 9, no special menu required. Amazing service from an excellent waitress. Never a shortage of water, no delays on cleaning empty plates, and as always, amazing food. I highly recommend the tomahawk if you have 2 hungry people. Don't neglect the wine list either. So happy to see this place is maintaining there quality after not visiting in over 5 years

Amazing ambiance, beautiful wait staff, valet parking, strong steakhouse menu options. This will become a regular spot for us, both when we stop by early with the toddler or come by later for date night when the place is really jumping. If you have someone or someone's in town and want to take them to spot that feels like a night out and also has a vibe, Grinder is your spot. Plan to come by next month to try Makro which is just next door and appear to be owned by the same company.

As seen in previous review , I had gone to their sister restaurant, Makro, maybe 2 weeks prior to going to Grinder and let me tell you , the expression " I'll see you on the flipside" really applies here. Context : we were 8 girls ( originally 10 but two came only at the end ), for a double birthday dinner for myself and my best friend . Our reservation was fairly late since it was the last table for a large group that was to be seated at 9pm...but only got seated at 9:50. Myself and the other birthday girl got there ahead of time to make sure we claim our table but kept getting told that it will be 10 mins but it ended up being 50 which was fine since the hostess was super nice but we were at the bar for that time and was not acknowledged by the bartenders at all ( that's red flag ). We finally get seated and got our shots ready for everyone. The cocktail menu was small but good. I took the orange and gin one and would recommend. Appetizers : we had gotten some oysters and calamari. The calamari was mediocre for the price and the oysters were delicious ( we should have gotten more tbh). For the mains , we got them at 11:30 which was super long considering barely anything was coming out of the kitchen at that time . Also we were still hungry and when we asked if we can all have just the sides to the mains to eat at least ; the waiter looked at us as if we were strange ; but trust me , you wouldn't want to argue with 8 hangry girls .I will list the mains and say what the person who ordered said about it. Salmon tartare : good but super simple and wasn't enough of a kick for the jalapeño Grilled organic half chicken: the chicken was delicious , perfect amount of seasoning , well cooked but didn't look like half a chicken but it was good enough for her to bring for leftovers at work the next day. Vegan Meatballs (x2): they were both really disappointed with the portion size for the price ( 4 meatballs), and they didn't have a proper vegan meatball consistency since they broke apart easily and were really unsatisfied. Short ribs with a sweet baked potato side : she said it was the right size for her and she really enjoyed them including the small salad that came with Surf and turf for 3: the Tomahawk was not cooked to our liking ( medium) and it came out half medium , half medium rare and it was kind of rubbery , the lobster was super garnished that you couldn't really taste or see the meat itself , scallops and shrimp were delicious. Pudding Chomeur: we shared with all 10 of us and it was so delicious , our favourite part of the meal In all honesty , getting our food super late made 3/4 of us take the food to go for the next day and it was a disappointing birthday dinner, regardless of the complimentary shots that were given to us . I completely understand that it was a 9pm (9:50) on a Saturday night , but it if the restaurant can't handle a big group at that time, they are better off letting the clients know . Overall, the whole staff and restaurant vibe itself was amazing , the food not so much but I would recommend trying out Makro for a better experience

The scene here is phenomenal even on a Monday. A hot crowd sipping cocktails and wine while eating finely crafted cuts of ages beef and tartars. All while backed by energetic beats and an eclectic vibe. The food and cocktails were of outstanding quality and the menu was condensed and red meat focused, but had something for fish and veggie lovers alike. It's a must return to restaurant next time I'm in Montreal.

The burger was recommended to us by our daughter's friend and all four of us ordered it. It was truly the best burger we've ever had for some of us. And huge.

A Montreal staple that I have heard tons about and wanted to try! We had a group of 8 out for dinner on a Thursday night and it was hopping! While the scene in Montreal usually is during the evening, it was more than I had expected for a Thursday night! Parking on your own that night was barely possible so all of us ended up valet-ing our car. We got a set of oysters for the table which were great (along with a few other appetizers). I got the beef tartare for my main meal and found it to be too much! We also got two desserts on the house! How fun! I wanted to finish it so badly but I couldn't. Service was fine. Decor and ambiance very fun and chic. Price reasonable for here as this is more of an upscale restaurant. Would recommend and would return.

My wife and myself came her for being together for 25 years, being out of town of course we expected excellent service.. But McDonald's has better service!!! 30 mins to clean up the dishes after we were done eating, we served ourselves our own champagne while a table next to us were being served like they were billionaires.(we ended up hanging out with them afterwards and seen we had shits service). This was the absolute worse mistake coming here and a let down for our 25th anniversary of being together. Steak was cold, served our own champagne and then waited 30 mins to be asked for desert. I wouldn't recommend this place

Associated with the amazing grinder butcher shop on the corner( huge cuts of beautiful dry aged beef in side window). But I'm not ordering steak. Fried Cornish game hen with an apricot chipotle glaze. Beet, pickled fennel and sunflower shoot salad. Hen is first Sous vide with garlic and then fried whole. My side was fried Brussels sprouts also with chipotle Caesar sauce. delicious

Very annoying service : we got there for dinner on a Thursday and we ordered two martinis...The waiter came three times to take our order within five minutes while our menus were still open... can we have time to look at the menu?? and relax and enjoy our martini? What's the rush ?the restaurant wAs half empty .... Then once we ordered, we got our dish a few minutes after... we did not even have our cocktails done that the wine was poured and we had our main dish served!!We're not in a McDonald's guys !! Then once we finished our dish, they came three times to see if we wanted dessert : we told them every time that we wanted to finish our wine first ...hey what's the rush?? I used to really like this place but I will no longer go there....What an execrable service.... We felt rushed all along....their waiter should get some training

The name of this place definitely through me off when I was told about it. I definitely though it was some kind of male strip club, but it definitely wasn't. lol. Grinder is a trendy and upbeat restaurant in Montreal. It has more of a loungey vibe and the crowd seems like that is more so what they are there for. A few birthday groups and overall larger groups were seated throughout. There is a huge bar in addition to the tables throughout the restaurant, so I grabbed a seat at the bar. I had an order of their salad that came with pecans, apples, goat cheese and maple dressing and it was delicious. Surprisingly one of the more delicious salads I've ever had. I also had an order of their short ribs and sweet potato fries, which were very good. The bartenders were friendly and they have a very good spirit selection. Between the overall trendy vibe here, good food and good drinks, Grinder is definitely an awesome spot to check out if you're looking to have an overall good time in the city.

Dear god. I have never experienced such an exquisite meal. From the food to the atmosphere, and even the service, everything was a 10/10 must try again. Must get the surf and turf platter, it is to die for.

You come to Grinder for the food, you stay here for the ambiance. The meat is quite something, you've gotta try their Tomahawk steak, or really any of their beefs. Mouth watering and perfectly grilled. Go there with a group of friends, share a table and order some food to share all together. The ambiance is great on summer nights after work and the weekends. Perfect spot for a date night, business meal or friends night out. Strongly recommend this place! You won't regret!

I went to grinder at 9pm on a Friday night with my girlfriends. We had to wait a bit even though we made reservations. We ordered wine at the bar. I like that it's open and that fresh air comes in. We shared two bottles of white wine. I ordered the duck tartare. It was really good and it came with fries which were also really good. I tried my colleagues salmon tartare but honestly I preferred the duck. We ordered a side of mashed potatoes and we dipped our fries in it. Omg You gotta try it! The mashed potatoes were so creamy and cheesy. It was fingerlicking good! We did a couple of shots with the waiter and got a free dessert. The shots had coffee in it. It went down smooth. The dessert was pudding chomeur. It was delicious! I left there feeling satisfied and not overly full so it was perfect. The food was good. The ambiance was good. What's not to like?! I would definitely come back!

It's just okay. Lunch experience review 1 point for atmosphere and patio. Point deductions for food and service... dundundun I can't see myself coming back to a place that has more meh dishes than good dishes. On top of that service is inattentive. Maybe this 1 server was really miserable this day because her face looked like she's one of those people who attempt a smile but it didn't come out as a smile and rolled her eyes as she walked away. (I'm sorry you have to take an order?) She also had on these running shoes and very dry frizzled hair. Either way your problems shouldn't be my problem I got enough problems you know what I mean... Took forever to get someone's attention, my friend gave up and went inside to find someone anyone to pay the bill. Even if the food was 3.5/5 the service brought it down and everything wasn't as enjoyable as it could be. My pictures will look better than it tasted enjoy~

One of my best friends had organized her own birthday to be held in Grinder in a special private room on the second floor near the back of the facility. It's a completely separate room which used to be an apartment that the restaurant just bought out and added it to their own. It had about 6 large tables and could seat upwards of 40+ people if necessary but this party was going to be smaller than that. The party was going to be on the Saturday but we were able to come in on Friday evening and set up the place with all the decorations and set up the tables the way we wanted. I have to say the staff here was very accommodating and helpful which included the valet at the front to the individuals who allowed us access to the room and showed us the set up etc. We had a menu to choose from for this special event being held in the back and considering this place has their own boucherie (butcher shop) right across the street it's safe to say the quality of meats as well as other dishes served here would be as fresh as could be. In addition to the variety of starters which were being served the choices for the menu consisted of a variety of meats with fish choices as well. For starters we had had the beef tataki which was served with cashews and bacon while my wife had the candied salmon which were perfect as tasters. For our mains we had the skirt steak and tuna steak. While this was a still a private function the chef which was looking after the party had a very good variety of choices and the quality of the dishes were great. I enjoyed both desserts as well, one which was sort of a chocolate lava and the other was sort of a caramel crumble.

If I could give zero stars i would. At first we were excited to dine here, we showed up for a 9pm reservation - only to be met with confusion and distraction tactics before being seated 45 mins later. We spent the first 45 mins being offered shots to wait for an undetermined amount of time for our reserved table. We were finally seated - only to be ignored for another 20 mins until we flagged down a bus boy who got us menus and drinks. Another 15 mins passed before we we managed to flag down another bus boy to inquire if we actually had a server. Finally, our waitress swung by our table. She was in between downing free shots she was giving her other tables experiencing horrible service. It seems that is what they do to make up for the incredible lack of management and service at this restaurant. Our waitress spent a total of 3 mins at our table all night - one min to take our orders, one minute to bring 1 drink to a table of 4 ( didn't bother to ask anyone for a drink) and 1 min to insult me for asking for a service spoon for our sides. I was given a demitasse small sugared spoon to serve our mashed potatoes and Mushrooms. Literally, this was the worst example of a service provider I have ever experienced. She should be fired on the spot. But judging for the lack of any managerial oversight - they will just raise another shot and forget that they are there to service paying customers. Save your money and your sanity and go down the street to Le bureau. Great drinks, atmosphere and food/drinks!

Everything is great about this restaurant, the food and the drinks, all is amazing, the staff are also very good and extremely helpful and professional. I am giving 2 stars, because of one of the managers, he was awful, spoke very badly to me and my friend, I always see him there but never spoke with him and I wish I never did, very rude and not sure how he manages such a great place..

Grinder is renowned for its beef meat; this steakhouse has its own butcher shop next to it. They have a nice setting, a cozy inner terrasse for the summer. We shared the famous Tomahawk rib steak, it's good, however the Burger 1855 is delicious!!! On the other side, service was really slow; food took some time, bills took an eternity, we had to order it several times!!! In addition we asked for bread and butter, they brought us 2 small buns for a big table of 12. Finally the waiter was a bit pushy, he wanted us to order the soonest!!

Such a great place to enjoy some good food with great friends! This new restaurant serves modern cuisine as well as classic French dishes with a nice twist! Such a nice environment when you walk in, it has a nice rustic yet home-y touch to it. We got a couple of orders from the appetizers to share amongst each other, as well as two entrees. For our shareable foods we chose the calamari, the French onion soup, and the garganelli penne pasta. The calamari tasted normal, nothing that fancy about it but it was still good! The penne pasta serving was quite small, it was still delicious but I feel like it could have been more saucier. The French onion soup was amazing! With the toasted bread in there as well, it gives it a perfect texture with the tasty broth-like soup and the melted cheese!!! For our entrees, I chose the fried Cornish hen and my wife got the beef short ribs. To be honest, the Cornish hen was alright, and it was more like a rotisserie chicken and "fried". I wasn't expecting that. Still juicy and flavorful but nothing spectacular. The beef short ribs were pretty good, very tender, maybe a little bit salty. All in all, I'll have to come back here to try some more dishes but I still loved the atmosphere of this place. I also really enjoyed the service here!

Grinder was awesome. From the moment my gf and two friends walked in, we were taken care from start to finish. The little details in the experience were awesome like: the staff taking our coats, floor manager coming around to top off our wine, and of course, THE FOOD. Great portions, high quality and awesome taste. Very impressed. Will definitely be back! Recommendation: if you get a chance, check out Grinders butchery just a few stores down that supplies all the meat. It'll help you appreciate the food you're eating just a bit more :) We got the 40oz Porterhouse steak for 2 and my friends got the 40oz Rib Steak for 2. They came with 2 sides each as a combo.

I heard so much about this place, finally got to eat here with couple friends. The place is vibrant and trendy. The staff is cool. For appetizers we ordered : Calamari with a marinara sauce, kind of bleh, I wouldn't recommend it. The salmon tartare was descent but nothing out of ordinary. We also had sweet potato fries with a good mayo sauce. For the main dishes, I got the halibout, it was blend nothing exciting. My friends got beef short ribs with espresso sauce, and lamb shack, again it wasn't the best meat you could have. There was a lot of it. Make sure you are hungry. We had pudding chômeur with ice cream and a Sunday, they were both pretty good but that just sent us into a food coma and a sugar high. Not the best feeling when you try to get your dancing on

Loved this place! Ambiance is fun & young. Very big restaurant with cool decor. Dining at the bar was a great experience. You see the bartender and oyster guy work their magic. Food was good as well with nice portions. Both the beef tartare and tuna tataki Were delish. I took the 1/2 lobster as the main meal. Well seasoned and served with a nice butter dip. Hubby took lamb shank which he loved as well. Will go there for lunch too! Enjoy!

On a business trip to Montreal, my colleagues & I have now visited Grinder twice. Both times have been wonderful. Each time I must admit to grabbing the very tender short rib dish. This melt in your mouth sizeable chunk of beef is most satisfying on a cold winter's night. Paired with their delicious potato side or the garlicky rapini - you are guaranteed to have a delightful, fulfilling meal. My companions have had the burger and the salmon. All of which have raved about how wonderful they tasted. Highly recommended - will definitely revisit again on a return trip.

The meat was delicious, but the waitress ruined the whole experience. We were a group of 14 celebrating a birthday. Our reservation was at 6:30pm and we ordered relatively quickly, but the food was only served to us at 8:25pm, almost 2 hours after we sat down. The waitress then asked us to "eat efficiently" because another group was coming in at 9pm. "Yeah, that's not gonna happen." We objected, clearly it was the restaurant's fault to have taken so much time to serve our food. The waitress insisted but after a while she said they would try to find a solution. In the end they let us finish our meal, diving on the table to remove dish after dish as soon as the last bite had been taken, but the spell was broken and neither of us 14 ever want to come back here. There are a lot of quality steak houses in Montreal, why go to the one where you are yourself treated like meat?

Grinder has always been such a pleasure - from date nights to birthdays, it is perfect for any occasions! Not only that, the food is amazing. We had the tartare to share to start (definitely recommend), drinks and the plate below that included meat + 2 sides. The staff is also extremely kind, patient and very welcoming. It's one of my favourite places in Montreal for sure!

We stopped by Grinder for dinner on a Saturday night. Luckily, we were looking for an early meal around 5:30 pm; any later and I don't think they would have been able to accommodate us without a reservation (so definitely make a reservation!). We loved our experience from start to finish. The food was delicious and the ambiance was unique. Our waiter was clearly busy serving several parties / tables, but we liked that we didn't feel rushed or pushed out. We are out-of-towners who were just visiting Montreal and we are so lucky to have stumbled upon this gem. I've already recommended it to several people, and we will be back.

I absolutely love the Grinder this is my favourite steakhouse ever. I love that we can go eat there at laTe at night with no problem. The duck tartare is amazing I never tasted something that good. Everything else on the menu is great I tried everything

Went here for our Christmas party. Pretty upscale place. There is a table d'hôte menu that has as appetizer salad, soup. The main course is either burgers, ribs or salmon. The decor is really rustic and chic. Awesome and massive wine selection for anyone willing to try something different. I'd definitely recommend anyone who wants to have a romantic dinner to come here.

I don't usually give 5 stars and if I did you got to be very good!!! I went in on a New Year Eve! Before I walked in the very nice 2019 ice sculpture already there. Then I walked in and the atmosphere was so nice. The waitress was very professional. We order steak and chicken. It was amazing good. So if the place is nice and the service is good and the food is amazing then yes I can give it a 5 stars!!!