From the moment I walked in, I was quite impressed. A mix between hipster and a classy vibe/atmosphere. I went with my boy and definitely could see myself taking out a beautiful woman on a date here. We were seated, the music was a tad bit loud but enough to have a conversation. I went for the whole cornish hen and unfortunately, it was sold out by the time I was seated at 10pm. So I went for the salmon fillet and mushrooms/sweet potato fries as my sides. Salmon fillet was good but not worth the price. The mushrooms were okay, also not worth the price but the sweet potato fries were excellent. The service was great. All in all, I'll give Grinder a 4 stars because of their design, location, service, and good food. Would I come back here? Possibly. read more

They are recklessly disregarding their community, their city, and their patrons. I went here last week, and should never have sat down, but unfortunately, I had to. Tables were not 6ft apart, no one was 6ft apart. It looked like it did on a regular Saturday night pre-pandemic. 85% of the employees in that restaurant had their face shields on in a way that did not cover their mouths, or their noses for that matter. Our waiter took his face shield off as we were paying. I am really sorry that I supported this business and used to speak highly of this establishment, but they have lost my respect. read more

10/10 for ambiance and music. I had their beef short ribs which was great. Pickled onions makes this dish interesting. I also chose a side of mushrooms which was also good but i would recommend the mashed potatoes. Dont miss out on their mashed potatoes! read more

Not my favourite to say the least! I came here as part of a large group for a friends birthday, and a few members of the party were vegetarians, so they ordered salads and side salads. Due to alcohol permits (or lack thereof) the restaurant complained to our party that we did not order enough food. Furthermore, those who did order the salads received romaine lettuce that was browning and not fresh at all. The management was accommodating and replaced the brown salads with sautéed seasonal vegetables but frankly, this dish too was not very appetizing. Lastly, and this is real the "nail" quite literally in the coffin, my friend who ordered a tartar as a main bit into a small little screw which she was then told was from the pepper mill. In conclusion, I will not be going back there. read more

This restaurant was amazing! The food was very tastefully prepared and paired! The portions were very generous! We ordered the skirt steak, two appetizers and a dessert to share between 2 people and we were very full! The owner is a very fun and positive man who always checked in on us (we sat at the bar) and the ambience is also very fun! One of my favourite restaurants in Montreal! Will come again! read more

Grinder - Steakhouses Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

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Kids running the place , bar is disconnected from the servers , food is ok , ambiance is trying to hard kids with no idea of food or decent dining . You will find people trying to dance at a table drinking crap wine . Sad to see it what used to be a cool vibe descend into something that I am now embarrassed having gone to . read more

Waitresses always have annoyed face, so much attitude, you cant ask them a question about food or anything. A/C is blasted to its maximum, you feel like you are in Alaska. Music is so loud you cant even hear your friends next to you. Food is over priced for its quality, 3 times so far i felt sick after their filet mignon. Cocktails are 70% ice. I guess all you are paying for is their rent, the "ambience" (grinder is a place for a hook up, you have bunch of guys in suits and girls almost naked looking for fun) . Honestly, a place to avoid if you want quality experience read more

Atmosphere, food, everything all amazing. I was with a group and we ordered both the t bone and Chateaubriand but both were mouth watering. The mashed potatoes were served in a cast iron pan and we're the best mashed potatoes I've ever had. My God. Wow. This is a great place and I can't wait to go back. read more

MONTREAL-Phenomenal charm and equally good service. Food a bit pricey and the steaks not on par with the best steakhouses. The calamari were fantastic! Would go again. read more

I did not expect to like the place but I was quite surprised when I visited for a friend's event. The service was very efficient and energetic (except maybe the reception at the door which was a snooty and over the top, just ignore and have a good time - that was my reaction). Advice was volunteered by the waiting staff and very rich. The person who took care of us did his best to make everyone feel comfortable and succeeded. He certainly gave this restaurant a better image. The food was rich. Perhaps a little uneven however. The tartare was delicious and the squid was a little salty. I didn't have a main course but the wine selection was good and there are reasonably priced choices. The ambiance is loud and happy, especially on weekends. Perhaps not the best place for a quiet date (maybe visit on a Monday or Tuesday for that). It's certainly the kind of place you visit to have a memorable night out on the town before dancing of after a show. read more

Beautiful. Delicious. Efficient. On Friday we were a group of 20 that were accommodated like royalty. I had their tuna tartare as a main with a side of fries and their delicious mayo/horseradish on the side. As a desert I had their pouding chaumeur to die for. It is rare a restaurant is able to handle a large group so well. The food was hot, came out in a timely manner, staff was nice and everyone had an amazing time. Highly recommended place for all types of events : dinner, business, date, group etc. Thank you again to the amazing staff read more

Was in town for a bachelor party and had the luxury of organizing all the events including the dinners. As it was my first time in Montreal, I relied on friends recommendations and social media. As I'm from Vancouver, we don't have proper supper clubs so this was new for most of us. Now don't let the name scare you off.. If you are looking for a trendy/hip more mature crowd and great atmosphere then you need to do yourself a favor and come here! I ordered the Duck Tartare, followed by the Beef Short Ribs all while washing them down with my go to drink - Old Fashions. Depending what your purpose is (dinner or lounge) I recommend calling to reserve seats as this place gets packed. We had another destination to go to so I unfortunately didn't stay for the lounge therefore I don't have a review for it however I will definitely make it a point to come here again! read more

5-stars for the venue atmosphere... 3-stars for the food... the 2 of us sat at the centre of the upper bar... great place from which to observe and over-lord the whole restaurant... we had 2 glasses of wine for $16 each (both wines unpleasant and cheap in quality)... and unfortunately the food was overwhelming average... T-bone and skirt steak at a very high price point... spent $200 for an underwhelming experience... but the atmosphere was great...! read more

Beautiful restaurant. We really had great service. They had a new menu so our watress couldn't answer my questions so she took the initiative to ask the kitchen and came back with all the answers. I ate 2 appeteizers: salmon gravlax which was amazing and the beef carpaccio which was very bland. Like most people, I would give it a 3.5 read more

Very nice decor, very trendy layout. Great atmosphere. What I didn't like was out seating area, it was too close to the bar way to much traffic for my liking. Anyway let's get to the food. We started with the salmon tartar.... Best tar tar I have ever tried. Nice balance between the fresh salmon, coriander , citrus and green onion it was fantastic! I had the Burger and potatoes aligot, and my gf had the New York strip and the potatoes aligot. Let me just say the potatoes were incredible... The right balance of cream, cheddar, chive... Amazing. My hamburger was also very good. The meat was cooked nicely and the condiments on the burger were slightly elevated... Honestly for a burger it was great! My gf raved about her steak. She said it was better then a Moishes steak. It was tender and well seasoned accompanied by a ratatouille, pepper sauce au jus and bone marrow. All in all it was a pleasant experience. Would definitely come back! read more

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Wine list: very extensive. Set up: well done. Food quality: 3.5/5 service rating:3/5 (our waitress came two time.take order and ask if we need anything. Rest of the time I had to grab her and it was even crowded that night) I ordered tomahawk, fried calamari and few drinks. Fried calamari was okay. The down side is that it's too dry on some squid. Few cocktails, I couldn't even taste the alcohol. For tomahawk for two, my partner and I left very full and couldn't finish. We had a lot of fat to remove so it was disappointing. Size wise I think about average two scoops of ice cream of fat I had to remove. I tried tomahawk other places and never removed that much of fat before. That's why food rating is 3.5. I really enjoyed the set up and ppl there are very hip. One thing I didn't like about the staff is... they push you to order drinks. I witnessed few times the waiters and waitresses tell the customers this alcohol pairs great with your appetizer and continue to push even after the customer said no alcohol tonight. (I personally hate those waiters and waitresses. But can't blame, I'm sure the restaurant are pushing them) overall, I like this place but won't be going as my go-to place as it's too loud and many other great places to go in mtl. For tourists, I don't recommend bc it's far from the main tour sites and the food choices aren't unique. It's typical food you can find any steak house. And def no kids should come. read more

3 words: simply the best Love the ambience, the food is simply amazing. Service is good. Love the cocktails there , they also have a really nice patio outside with heating lamps. This place is obviously my favorite place in montreal, no doubt about it. read more

I love this beautiful place! Food are awesome , very friendly services. This place is very good for girl's night. read more

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Ambiance was nice, the food was pretty good and our waiter was exceptional. The menu is a little pricey but as an overall experience I have no complaints. I loved my beef tartar and usually with beef, it's a hit or miss. If you're not bothered by a bougie atmosphere and enjoy trendy comfort food and are looking to liven up your IG story, Grinder should be on your bucket list. read more

I have eaten here about 3 times. I love it, great service great good. I've had the steak for 2 with the bells and whistles. This time I had the beef short ribs which just melted in my mouth. Ahhhh Wonderful! Did I tell you the sweet potato fries are good and healthy.. Good choice if you are going!! Will be back.... read more

Grinder is by far my favourite place to eat when I come to Montreal. I love their steak for two and if I'm ever on a date I usually like to sit at the bar and socialize, unless I am with a big group. You should try their mush potatoes, oysters, tartare, steak... everything is very fairly priced. I'd recommend to make a reservation because the place is mostly always full. read more

The setting and staff is amazing, but I expected more for this price point ($50+ per person). While my fried calamari appetizer, side mushrooms and vegetables were great, the main course (deer steak) was way too salty. The side fries were also too salty. The salmon tartare was disappointing and lacked seasoning. Basically there seems to be a lack of consistency, perhaps I just got unlucky. Gotta give it to the chef for the perfect cook on the steak though... read more

Amazing steakhouse, good ambiance, indoors and outdoor tables. Great place to hang out with friends!

Best restaurant in Montreal! A must for people who've never been! Try the tuna carpaccio, scallops tatakis or salmon tuna! read more

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If you like meat, this place is for you. Ate here with a large group. Ordered a few platters for sharing. The meat was cooked to perfection. They had a variety of sauces for dipping as well - green coloured sauce (not sure what it is) is fantastic. The place was packed for a weeknight, very loud with many patrons. Service was good. Frequent wine and water top-ups. Decor is nice, with vintage chairs and airy space. Would return for sure. read more

My favorite restaurant in Montreal! I have been there twice...the service is excellent even the waitress remembered me. The second time was for my birthday and was a great time! The surf 'n turf is fantastic!!! The lobster was fresh and the steak was perfectly cooked...also comes with shrimp and scallops. Everything was flavorful and delicious. My favorite drink is the Cooper Limonade. I would recommend this place for a nice dinner out with friends! All of my friends enjoyed everything that came to the table. read more

Great atmosphere and vibe. Limited menu but good if you love steak. We tried the New York strip. There are 8 sauces available to try with the steak. The chimichurri was so delicious... best I've had. Great service in both French and English. read more

One of the best restaurant in Montreal!! Went seven months ago. Just now getting around to reviewing. Will definitely go back next time I am in country. read more

The food is good. The staff is decent. The wine is great. The decor is wonderful. But... My complaint about this place, as I've also heard from many others, is that the music is obnoxiously loud. You can barely hear the person next to you, making it very difficult to hold a conversation or even mingle with others on the terrace. I understand the vibe they're aiming for, but even when compared to other supper clubs, the decibel levels at GRINDER are absurd. Listen to your customers! Turn it down! read more

Grinder - Steakhouses Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

Very surprised by the reviews. This place was wonderful. Went for a birthday dinner, the waitress was organized and kept everything together. Got there early and sat at the bar. The hell no cosmo was AMAZING. After 1 I was feeling the drink. The bartender was very nice and loved to get to know her guests. At the dinner table we started with a half dozen oysters and the salmon tartare. Oysters were fresh and delicious, tuna tartare was also fresh -- a good classic. We split the 4 person surf and turf, when delivered to the table my jaw dropped. The steak was cooked to perfection - medium - and melted in your mouth. The lobster, shrimp and scallops were also delicious. This meal came with 4 sides which all were great we got French fries, cream spinach, mushrooms, and potatoes aligot -- THE POTATOES ARE A MUST HAVE! I am a mashed potato lover and these did not disappoint. Will be going back ASAP! read more

Nice atmosphere but extremely terrible service. We were sitting at the bar and there wasn't a lot of room to put our bags so we used the empty seat next to us. The waiter came and told us we couldn't use that chair because someone would be sitting there. I told him that I would obviously move it when someone showed up. The waiter did not look happy. No one showed up until we were about to leave. As for the rest of the night, we had to ask for everything, water, drinks, utensils, the bill, EVERYTHING. The waitress showed up a total of 2 times. To take our order and for the bill at the end. My steak was overcooked but no one bothered to check in and ask how we were doing. Overall a terrible experience, not worth the money. read more

What an arrogant place! Ew! They are empty and yet would give you the shi...iest table! They tell you to leave if you passed 2 hr limit regardless you're still waiting for deserts. They would literally take your plates with food and rush you to finish the dinner. Btw you can't have drinks if you don't eat. Montreal is full of much better options than this crap! read more

I had probably one of the worst experiences at a restaurant ever tonight here. We had come for my mom's birthday; she wanted to take the whole family here because she usually comes for lunch and said it was one of her favourite restaurants in the city. I could already tell when they were seating us that we were pegged as people who don't matter since a family of four didn't match their "scene." The food took nearly an hour and a half to get to our table and when we asked why, the waiter fed us some excuse that the kitchen didn't have enough room on the grills for our food. I would assume that a restaurant of that size would have enough room on a grill for more than one meal at a time. Most likely, if they had to choose which table got their food first between us and a "hipper" table, they would go with the latter. Already frustrated, we ate quickly, skipped dessert and asked for the bill. It took us another twenty minutes to pay. You would think after the experience, they would take our credit card as soon as possible. The waiter's answer for that one was that it wasn't his job... Finally, on a side note, valet parking involves getting us our car: not greedily taking our money and pointing us in the direction of the car parked down the road. It's too bad that my mom's favourite restaurant is one she will not be returning to anymore. read more

Great place. We loved the food, the ambiance was great and super cute restaurant. Service was good and friendly staff. We ordered the surf and turf and was delicious. Highly recommend it. read more

Trendy, charming & delicious... Grinder is the new hot spot in Montreal. We sat on the garden terrace on a warm summer night, and I was transported... With its European feel, I was surrounded by gorgeously lit trees and beautiful people. My hanger steak was perfectly cooked and topped with a Chimichurri sauce...unique! My fries were thin and perfectly crispy. This place is perfect for groups, or a hot date, or just for a drink and people watching. The music was perfect. After a couple of chilled white wines, you're not sure you want to leave... read more

Will not be going back.. The decor of this restaurant is quite trendy. I love the heavy wood furnishings and the 3 tier awning type windows but despise those gargantuan operation room lights above every table (with a moniker like Grinder it feels like I'm in for a Sweeney Todd episode). The center looks nice and overall the restaurant gives me a feel like it might be a hot spot for drinks. Upon entering we were greeted by 3 different people which was a red flag from the start. The menus the were given to us are covered with thick plastic on both sides and is pretty heavy (hate it). We did not receive our bread and butter like most other tables while waiting on our service. First appetizer we ordered was the tuna tataki which was quite disappointing. The slices of tuna were very thin compared to what I've had at Ferreira's or Mikasa for example. The garnish did not bring out the flavor of the tuna at all and bizarrely tasted of tomato salsa. It was just not what I expected or up to par with what I've had before. Second appetizer we ordered was the beer flavored French onion soup. The flavor was okay and lacked some nice chunks of bread but it was not as comforting as a traditional French onion soup. For a kickass French onion soup made with love I'd say try Bistro Duo D down the street. Finally, my 'main' was the large portion of salmon tartare that lacked the lime, cilantro, and avocado that was noted on the menu. The salmon was grinded (for shame!) and it appeared as if it was the fattiest slab of salmon that they used. It was awful and definitely no culinary adoration was put into this dish. I was hoping with meticulously diced chunks of salmon with the freshness of avocado and cilantro but alas it was forgotten amongst other things. My husband ordered the short ribs but was given the skirt steak. Surprisingly, it turned out pretty good and so were the fries that came with it, however it wasn't the order that was placed. This restaurant has so much potential given the location and trendy decor. I see it being very busy during the summertime given that the windows open up and the have a good sound system going on. They might have something promising if they improve their dishes, service, and possibly change up the menu a bit but until then I believe it will struggle once the honeymoon phase is over with the hipster crowd. read more

Meh. It's meh. This place is next to my house and is very hit and miss. The highlight of the evening was the oysters (thanks to Dan Notkin!) and the great reasonable wine selection. The disappointment was my main. The halibut was watery and tasteless despite being 'tandoori' and my scallop dish was bathed in what tasted like Italian dressing. BLECH! Stick to the oysters and wine and you won't go wrong. read more

Staff are very rude. We made a reservation for 9:30 3 weeks prior and when we got there we had to wait 30 mins outside in winter lol you could only imagine. We got there 10 minute before our res and the only excuse they had was sorry we're packed maybe offer us something for your delays or maybe be nice... rudeness was uncalled for. Never coming here again, highly recommend Veuve Chalet as an alternative. read more

After arriving at the nicely decorated and boisterous room I was asked what I wanted to drink. I picked regular water and received a small glass of lukewarm water no ice though I noticed bottled water was nicely chilled. Hmm not a good sign but I persevered. Had a rather dreary and greasy burger which I could not finish, then paid the $25 tab vowing never to return. A very discouraging experience. read more

Poor experience and terrible service. Waiter was rude and gave extremely lackluster service. They a get two stars bcs the music was good.