Temper Grille

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Address:
1213 East University Dr.
Granger, IN 46530

Neighborhood:
Mishawaka, Granger, Elkhart

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Cuisine:
Tapas / Small Plates

Price: $30 and under

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Temper Grille Details

Dining Style: Casual Dining
Website: http://web.tempergrille.com
Email: info@tempergrille.com
Phone: (574) 273-0443
Hours of Operation:
Dinner: Tuesday - Saturday: 4:00pm - 10:00pm
Payment Options: AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Cuisine: Tapas / Small Plates, American, Contemporary American
Executive Chef: Sean P. Kelley
Dress Code: Casual Dress
Accepts Walk-Ins: Yes
Additional Details: Bar Dining, Gluten-free Menu, Non-Smoking Restaurant, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access, Wine, Wine Bar
Catering: Please contact Chef Sean Kelley skelley@tempergrille.com

Getting there

Cross Street: Fir Rd and E. University Dr
Parking: Public Lot

A word from Temper Grille

YOU MUST BE 21 TO DINE IN THE RESTAURANT AND ON THE PATIO Food with an attitude

Channeling attitude into unique dishes intensifies every sense; amplifying not only the flavor, but the color, texture, smell, and presentation. This combined effort of culinary uniqueness and unrelenting… attitude defines the experience that Sean envisions for Temper Grille. The tapas – style menu is at the root of this experience. It is meant to encourage the sharing of multiple dishes, which engages guests in the culture that Chef Sean visualizes for an unparalleled dining experience.Continued

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Diner Reviews

"We discovered this restaurant through groupon, the food is incredible and the service is excellent. We highly recommend that you experience Temper Grill for yourself. Great wine and beer selections too !"
Dined on 4/12/2014
"My husband and I usually don't go to the same restaurant, we love to try new places. We always seem to find ourselves going back to Temper on a regular basis. Our favorite go to dishes are the steak bites, Mac n cheese and of course the BEST creamed corn ever! Each time we go, we make it a goal to try 1 new dish on the menu. We aren't big wine drinkers so we were so happy when they started serving craft beer. They have an AMAZING selection too. The coffee is pretty AMAZING too! The whole place & experience is great! I just wish they were closer to us so we could go even more."
Dined on 4/11/2014
"Very good tapas style restaurant that has a notable wine and beer list. Service is always quite good. Be sure to save room for dessert as both the strawberry shortcake and truffles are excellent."
Dined on 4/11/2014
"Always a pleasure to go back to this good tempered grill! Sympathetic waitstaff, creative dishes, good wines and beers make for a great experience!"
Dined on 4/10/2014
"I am generally very pleased with Cafe Navarre. This visit was not the best one. The server was not very attentive."
Dined on 4/2/2014
"We visited Temper Grill during Granger Restaurant Week. Despite the crowd, service was courteous and fast. The food and wine choices were fantastic. WONDERFUL experience."
Dined on 4/1/2014
"This is one of the "best kept secrets" in the area. The food quality, service, and selection is positively above average. It's not a huge restaurant, which clearly keeps in line with the goal of the staff, chefs, and owners - provide an intimate, high quality experience without cutting corners. Be sure to make a reservation when the patio isn't open (which is easy to do online). I will definitely be going back!"
Dined on 3/27/2014
"This little gem hits the spot if you are looking for tapas. The food is well prepared, but a bit on the pricy side so I have to reserve visits to special occasions. My only issue is that both times I have been the service has been a bit slow which always surprises me since they are such a small restaurant. The last time we visited it took almost 10 minutes before the waitress came to take our drink orders. However, it does feel that they are prompt at bringing the food out as it is ready."
Dined on 3/29/2014
"I loved the service very helpfull and curtious. Food was excelent and the wine was very good. I would recommend this resturant to all my friends."
Dined on 3/26/2014
"Temper Grill is one of my favorite places so I took a couple of friends who haven't been there. They loved it! We can't wait to go back and try something new. We all agreed the scallops were the best, but the lobster bites and lamb pops were outstanding also. Then we topped it off with the truffles.... It was a very nice night and I'm looking to go back soon."
Dined on 3/25/2014
"Excellent good. Half price wines on Tuesdays. Nice beer list. Always outstanding."
Dined on 3/25/2014
"This was our first visit to Temper Grill. We had heard good things about the place and gave it a try. The whole experience seemed a bit pretentious. The food was very over priced for the portion and taste. Steak was tough and the shrimp were rubbery. I will not be visiting again anytime soon."
Dined on 3/21/2014
"My husband and I we love this place, but on Saturday I decideded ton invite some friends that hadn't been their before to try it out . It wasn't a great experience for them that night. We arrived there at 6:55 because we had reservations at 7:00 we did not eat until 8:45. We were their long before some of the other people and they got served before us which I found strange. We never received the Mac and cheese that we ordered and I was so eagar for my friends to try it . We feel we came to eat and have a good time but after not getting our food until 2 hours later we were just ready to go home. Maybe it will be better next time."
Dined on 3/22/2014
"Wow! First off, go on $2 beer Wednesdays - epic! Great selection. Also, the tapas were to die for. The steak bites melted in my mouth! Loved it, great find, will be back."
Dined on 3/19/2014
"They have a wide variety of hot and cold tapas dishes that are uniquely prepared. A good selection of wine and craft beers are on the menu as well. It’s a great place to take a date, have a dinner meeting, or hang out with friends. It’s one of my favorite spots!"
Dined on 3/18/2014
"This restaurant is amazing. Everything we tried was made perfectly. They have very large portions for being a tapas restaurant. It's like eating in a 5 star restaurant with 3 or 4 star prices. The steak chimmichuri was absolutely delicious. The duck bites were our second favorite. If you are there early enough the pork belly is an absolute must (order early because they do run out of this extremely popular) and the potatoes in duck fat are absolutely amazing. They have a great wine list and microbrews menu. The servers are all very knowledgeable, and you NEVER feel rushed no matter how busy they are. Chef Kelley is hands down the top chef in the area. I honestly cannot think of one thing you could change to make our experience better."
Dined on 3/11/2014
"Nicely served good food on small plates. Easy to order your specific likes. Good wines by the glass, and by the bottle."
Dined on 3/13/2014
"My husband and I were here about a month ago on a Wednesday night with another couple and everything was fantastic! This time, however, we were here at 7pm on a Friday night and it was not the same. It was not nearly as busy and the ambiance was lacking. The food was not as good this time around. We ordered a few repeats from our last visit and some new ones. While the flatbread was out favorite, the menu said it came with prosciutto. Ours was topped with ham; looked like the prediced bagged kind available at the grocery store. After our first few tapas out waitress neglected us for 15 minutes. My husband was out of water and we were hoping to order more food. I hope this was just an off night."
Dined on 3/14/2014
"Temper Grille has totally redefined our view on food. The lobster bites are THE BEST thing my husband and I have ever eaten!!! When you try Temper Grille, don't overthink it. Be open-minded, leave what you thought you knew about food at the door, and just enjoy the experience. Take your time, close your eyes, savor every bite. Let your palette really take it all in. Try things out of your box. We've had lobster/duck bites, edamame, red pepper hummus, Mac n cheese, Chilean sea bass, and asparagus. They've all been surprisingly delicious and we have plans to go back with friends SOON! Chef Sean is an ingenious artist when it comes to food. Give him a shot and leave your skepticism at home. You will leave with a changed perspective on cuisine!"
Dined on 3/14/2014
"My wife and I frequent Temper Grille quite often. It's our favorite restaurant in town. Never left there disappointed."
Dined on 3/8/2014
"The environment was great. The food was amazing. The service was great. It was our first time there so we didn't really know what to expect. The idea of the food coming out at different times was cool. Kept it interesting and entertaining :)"
Dined on 3/8/2014
"I love the Mac & Cheese. It is the best I've had and should be purchased by all."
Dined on 3/8/2014
"I have been coming to Temper Grill for a while now and have never been disappointed with the quality of their food, service, selection of craft beers and wine. It is a great cozy atmosphere perfect for a group of friends or hot date."
Dined on 3/5/2014
"Fantastic food! Had three dishes and each one was better than the last! Great find...will be back!"
Dined on 3/1/2014
"Servers/staff - friendly and accommodating. Spinach dip - fair. Salad - fair, nothing special. Lobster mac - very disappointing; barely any lobster meat; price not justified. Crab cakes - small and under cooked; sauce for crab cakes was good. Chocolate truffles - had much better, but pleasing. So five different menu items, four beers, and tip for $100....money wasted. Will we go back...highly unlikely."
Dined on 2/28/2014
"Came with the girls and it was fun to share and try different things. Have been here several times and the food is always very good. I think the ambience is very nice, but it is a little too dimly lit for my liking. We will continue to patronize this place."
Dined on 2/28/2014
"For a restaurant that prides itself in reservations, I was unimpressed. The wait staff wore short sleeve shirts, low midriff, and forgot parts of our order. The restaurant was small and we were placed at a table near the front door which was cold and drafty. My wife and I dressed up and felt that we had overdressed. Most of the dining guests arrived in t-shirts and jeans. The food was good, but small portioned and not worth $70. We went across the street to Ruth's Chris Steakhouse to have dessert, which saved the night for us. This restaurant does have a niche crowd, but they MUST advertise it as a preppy college hangout, or as an upscale Applebee's. NOT as a romantic place to take your bride."
Dined on 2/21/2014
"My boyfriend purchased a gift card for Christmas as a gift to me because he had heard so much about this place. We made a reservation and were not at all disappointed. We had excellent service, the food was absolutely delicious, and would definitely recommend this to anyone looking for something a little different!!"
Dined on 2/20/2014
"The food was really good, not outrageously good, but better than most at these prices. We really liked the fact that we could not only share dishes but it was actually encouraged. The dining area is fairly small and packed together. Still nice atmosphere."
Dined on 2/18/2014
"We loved everything about Temper Grill!! The food is so good!! The service is great!! I haven't had a better dinner any where in the area!!"
Dined on 2/14/2014
"It's great to have a restaurant that doesn't allow children. It's nice to have a romantic evening and not have to worry about noisy kids running all over. If you go with the right expectations you will really enjoy yourself. Just make sure to have reservations, it's small and usually full."
Dined on 2/14/2014
"Tasty food and a fun atmosphere. Best for couples or small group, as the restaurant is very small. Enjoyed Valentine's Day dinner!"
Dined on 2/14/2014
"We usually go to Temper Grille for special occasions because it can be a but pricey. Service was slower than usual but it was vday."
Dined on 2/13/2014
"Great tapas bar with absolute amazing food and nice wine choice! Took my husband there for his birthday and he loved it. Will definitely come back."
Dined on 1/18/2014
"There is no better place for a date night in Michiana. I've taken my girlfriend here a few times, we always get different things and every time we are blown away. First time I had the duck bites or the chicken chili. Both perfect. She had smoked salmon and tomato bisque and she loved every bite. Just great food, great service, great atmosphere. This is not our last time going..."
Dined on 2/8/2014
"I have been to Temper Grille a few times. I love the food and I love the atmosphere. This past time, however when I went I was bringing a newbie. I had made reservations 2 weeks in advance and when we arrived, the place was busy and our seat had somehow been taken. One of the servers tried putting us in this back room that was just cramped and so quiet. You could hear all the conversations going on at each of the tables. My boyfriend and I ended up going to sit at the bar, and then again ended up moving when a woman (a patron) asked us if we could move over one more spot for her and a friend, we did. So, we ended up literally sitting by the kitchen door and had to hear the knocks every time food was up from from the grill for the servers."
Dined on 1/31/2014
"Some of the best dishes you will ever have. The creamed corn is to die for and the mac and cheese is the best I've ever had. It goes without saying the creamed corn is probably the best in the world. We made our reservation through Opentable.com and although they had our reservation, a table never did open up for us, so after about 45 minutes of standing in the restaurant we were able to get a seat at the bar and ate our dinner there. The layout of the restaurant is a big drawback and a restaurant this good deserves a better seating arrangement but the space prohibits it. Hopefully they'll move to a bigger space soon because the food is always outstanding. Half price wine on Tuesday and some great beers available for $2 on Wednesday"
Dined on 1/22/2014
"Small plates were outstanding. Will definitely be back, but be sure you have a reservation as tables are limited."
Dined on 1/10/2014
"We always enjoy dining at Temper Grill, both for the food and the service!"
Dined on 1/7/2014
"Temper Grille has the best food in the area, period. Chef Sean makes delicious and creative dishes that are presented brilliantly. The stand--out dishes are too numerous to mention here. The wine and beer selections are great too."
Dined on 1/3/2014

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