Very pricey. Very busy. Very loud. Service slow because it's sooo busy. But the hostess reserved the best table for us and the short ribs were the best I've ever had. The dessert was also outstanding. read more

Grinder - Short Ribs - Steakhouses Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

First time visiting Grinder, we had dinner and drinks, and nothing disappointed! the food was delicious, ordered some starters and the rib-eye, drinks equally great and quick service. especially happy with the service from our bartenders Peter and Raphi. Peter picked out the perfect wines to go with our food and both of them made great cocktails to cap-off. very entertaining to see them work and so friendly! read more

Amazing and delicious! The vibe was so beautiful and it was a very relaxing vibe the service was fast as well. read more

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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! read more

Grinder - Filet mignon - Steakhouses Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

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! read more

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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. read more

Grinder - Burger and fries - Steakhouses Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

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Was so looking forward to this when I visited Montreal but this place was a complete and utter shtshow. The backwaiters kept bringing cutlery, glasses, and dishes to our table we didn't need. The waitress would then come and be confused and pick them up. It happened over and over again, totally astounding levels of non-cohesiveness between front and back of house. The food was mid. The waitress' attitude was tepid at best. Most expensive dinner during my trip and most disappointing. I'm forgetting more details because this was back in November but I still think about what a total shtshow this place was. read more

What an awesome vibe and on a Tuesday night no less! Valet parking available. We split filet for two and a wedge salad. Wow! The Paloma's were a great starter too! We sat at the small bar and the service was parfait! read more

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. read more

Grinder - Peter and I. - Steakhouses Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

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

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. read more

Our Car Was Stolen During Valet Parking!!! We chose this restaurant for the safety of its valet parking only to have our key returned to us and NO CAR!!!! Food was okay. read more

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. read more

Grinder - Ribeye with N'duja butter, side of potatoes "aligot". - Steakhouses Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

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

Grinder - Amazing place, if you're not looking for a good time then don't come here. - Steakhouses Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

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. read more

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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! read more

Grinder - Surf & Turf for Two - Steakhouses Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

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. read more

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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. read more

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! read more

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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). read more

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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 read more

Grinder - Rib steak with side mushroom and rappini - Steakhouses Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

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. read more

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. read more

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!!!! read more

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. read more

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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.

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 read more

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. read more

Grinder - Duck tartare - Steakhouses Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

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 read more

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. read more

Very good service and the food is also very good. The attitude of the employees is very good also

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. read more

Grinder - Tartare - Steakhouses Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

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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 read more

Grinder - Brussels sprouts with chipotle Caesar - Steakhouses Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

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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. read more

Grinder - Salad with goat cheese, apples, pecans and maple dressing - Steakhouses Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

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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. read more

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! read more

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 read more

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! read more

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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 read more

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~ read more