Restaurant Grinder

“Ate here our first night in Montreal and it really set the bar high for the rest of the stay. The food was amazing, had the Short rib, hanger steak, green beans, Brussels, and a side of 3 scallops. The short rib came with a perfect slaw which tasted similar to Vietnamese dishes Ive had before. Only call out would be drop the green beans, they lacked seasoning, especially when compared to the Brussels (which were delicious). For dessert we had the bread pudding and it was the perfect non-fussy finish to a very rich meal. The service was great, very attentive and would 100% go back if we had time. The only downside was the table location, we were 10minutes late so maybe thats why, but seated in a spot that you couldn't see much of the rest of the restaurant, which sucks for people watching. Didn't dampen the actual meal through.”

“solo dinner, walked in without a reservation and was seated at the bar. dark interior which suited the setting and gave a good atmosphere. cocktail ordered reminded me of a singapore sling which i thoroughly enjoyed. oysters from PEI. highlight was the hanger steak. came with one sauce of your selection but the waiter was nice to let me have 2. i went for red wine and black pepper. at first i thought the steak was chewy, but the more i ate it the more i realized it was just this specific cut of meat. and that its not chewy, but tender. overall decent meal at a very reasonable price.”

“Great valet service on arrival, waiter heard us talking about how the heating lamps were too high and offered us to lower it without even us asking about it. Fast service and the food was to die for. We went for the 2 person Porterhouse, the cook was perfect and cut was one of the best.”

“We ordered the surf and turf for two and chose the ribeye, which was excellent! The sides were very good as well, and while everything else was solid, nothing particularly stood out. It’s nice to have a variety of options, but overall it didn’t quite feel worth the price. The staff were amazing and great vibe!”

“Had the pleasure of checking out Grinder for a work dinner and overall had a really enjoyable evening. The restaurant itself is beautiful — stylish interior, very clean, and thoughtfully designed. They also offer coat check and valet, which is a nice touch. One thing that stood out is that the restaurant has a butcher shop connected to it, which adds to the overall concept and quality feel of the place. I started at the bar while waiting for my boss, and the service throughout the night was excellent. Attentive, quick, and professional without feeling overly formal or pretentious, which I appreciated. The wine list is also extensive. To start, I ordered the calamari, which was fantastic. The batter was crisp and light, and it came with a creamy jalapeño sauce that had a nice balance of tang and spice. Easily one of the better appetizers of the night. For my main, I had the filet mignon with mushroom sauce and a baked potato. The steak itself was decent, though slightly chewier than I would normally expect from a filet. The baked potato, however, was the standout — loaded with a thick layer of cheese, sauce, and bacon. Very indulgent and delicious. The steak and baked potato came out on the cooler side but the loaded cheese made up for it. For dessert I ordered pudding chômeur with soft serve vanilla ice cream. It was warm, moist, and comforting with a rich brown sugar base. The portion was perfect, though it did get a little sweet toward the end. Overall, the vibe of the restaurant was great — lively but not stuffy. Service was excellent and the experience was really enjoyable. I’d definitely come back, and next time I might try the burger because it looked incredible on other tables.”