In many ways, Grille-Nature is what happens when two of Montreal’s most celebrated chefs decide to cook like they’ve got nothing left to prove.

Opening in fall 2025 at Marché de l’Ouest, the West Island restaurant marks a return to roots for David McMillan and Derek Dammann. Both known for helping shape the city’s fine dining scene, tney're now opting for something looser, warmer, and more inclusive. The setup is simple: no booths, no white tablecloths, just four-tops, continuous service from 11 to 11, and a promise to feed everyone—from steak frites to soup and bread.

Both chefs now farm in Oka and St-Armand, and the kitchen’s built for grilled meats, rotisserie birds, and whatever’s good that week in addition to what they're growing and raising. It’s a restaurant by and for regulars, where a kid’s welcome, and a boomer can still afford a glass of wine.