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Restaurant Le Grain De Sel

2375 Rue Sainte-Catherine E, Montreal, Quebec H2K 2J5, Canada (Ville-Marie)
(514) 522-5105
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Ranked #16 of 2,942 restaurants in Montreal
Price range: RM3 - RM3
Cuisines: European, French, Bistro
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Good for: Romantic, Business, Local cuisine, Special Occasion Dining, Entertaining clients
Dining options: Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations, After-hours, Dessert
Neighbourhood: Ville-Marie
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ottawa ontario
Top Contributor
64 reviews 64 reviews
18 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 25 cities Reviews in 25 cities
78 helpful votes 78 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 May 2013

A little out of the way in east montreal but food was excellant and well prepared a very good restaurant with good wine list would go again in a minute sit back and injoy

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See 6 more reviews by bobisfun for Montreal
Boston, MA
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22 reviews 22 reviews
12 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
58 helpful votes 58 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 April 2013 via mobile

My husband, daughter and I came for the first time tonight. It was recommended by a colleague who is from Montreal, as well as the concierge in our hotel, and the great reviews on TA. The friendly hostess welcomed us right away, led us to our table, and offered us the choice of English menus even though we were being... More

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Burlington, Canada
1 review
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 April 2013

Celebratory dinner out with daughters and friends as university graduates went seriously off course when our server ( man in blue shirt) decided to treat us poorly because we didn't speak French. It was clear to all of us we were not being treated the same as others. Service was the worst I have ever had. Our second bottle of... More

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Berkshire, Massachusetts
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10 reviews 10 reviews
5 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 April 2013

This is "out of the way", but do not miss ths place! The best meal we had in Montreal, and the price is very reasonable for the quality. Our waitress was great and the chef came over to make sure we were enjoying his food. We aren't the most adventurous eaters, but we ordered the house specialty appetizer which is... More

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See 6 more reviews by ppw for Montreal
Montreal, Canada
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12 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 April 2013

I have nothing but good things to say about this restaurant: the service was on point, the food was well worth it, and the wine was good and not horribly expensive. I am generally not a very easy person to please but Grainn de Sel is a winner. I will be returning when I get back to the city.

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See 3 more reviews by vkcmtl for Montreal
Ottawa
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12 reviews 12 reviews
8 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
20 helpful votes 20 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 April 2013

I found this restaurant through Trip Advisor and it lived up to it's ranking as one of the top in Montreal. I had actually tried others with an even higher rating but I feel that Grain de Sel deserves top place since the experience was all around perfect. The food is of gourmet quality with blend of savors that only... More

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See 2 more reviews by Dani U for Montreal
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 January 2013 via mobile

This was really the best meal I've ever had. Some reviews said the area was shady. I felt comfortable walking to and from the subway. Not as nice as other areas of the city, but I felt safe.

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Nottingham
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14 reviews 14 reviews
10 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 December 2012

I am writing this few months after I visited this restaurant but the memory of the food and good service remains. I had crab? stuffed courgette flowers with a beurre blanc and my partner had mini pork burgers with black pudding (sounds rubbish, but soooo good). The mains was a cured belly pork with huge crevettes and a beautiful sauce.... More

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Toronto
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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 December 2012

Eight of us at a long table in the back, past the open kitchen. Service was perfect, very accommodating, knowledgeable and friendly. Food was excellent - try the braised bison cheeks, oysters two ways, wild mushroom ravioli, the list goes on and lots of plates not on the online menu. It was a perfect evening, highly recommend this restaurant.

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Ottawa, Canada
Senior Contributor
44 reviews 44 reviews
31 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 19 cities Reviews in 19 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 December 2012

This was our first visit to this exceptional restaurant. The food is exquisite and very well presented. As an appetizer, the "foie gras poêlé" is a real delight. I highly recommend the Surf and Turf with "boudin" and scallops. Blood pudding, boudin, may not sound too appetizing but this one will change your opinion forever. The desserts are inventive and... More

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