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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Diners' Choice WinnerMost Booked

Diner Reviews

"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
"Good location with limited outdoor seating when the weather is right (not too often in SB). Awesome food - have tried almost everything on the menu and it has all been great! Good for dates and good for big groups if you're okay with sharing"
Dined on 9/27/2013
"I absolutely love Temper! The food, wine and truffles are amazing!"
Dined on 12/21/2013
"Thanks for a great anniversary dinner! My wife has never had ahi tuna. I got her to taste and she loved it. The scallopes were to die for. Salmon was great. Loved the lamb pops. We will be back. Ps. the one thing that I could have used was some french bread with the meal."
Dined on 12/13/2013
"We are at Temper Grille a fair amount, and rarely have anything negative to say.. Food is prepared in attractive way and tastes great... The night we went was $2 beer night (Wednesday)... They were about to change the menu, so a few items were not available, but it did not impact us.. At this time of year it can be chilly if you are stuck sitting near the front door, so be careful of that... they have now opened a back room so that could help in this regard, even if you may get a feeling of being cut off from rest of the restaurant.. With Open Table we were able to request a booth, which was quite comfortable.. For those not able to get a reservation, we recommend the bar, which is a nice atmosphere.."
Dined on 12/11/2013
"As always a top notch experience. Food and service are excellent and we truly appreciate their rather late hours for this area. Kudos"
Dined on 12/5/2013
"My husband and I made a reservation last Friday to Temper Grille for 8:45pm. We had to wait 20 minutes or so; which was fine. When seated, the waitress had to tell us about 5 menu items that had run out of already that evening. This wouldn't have been a big deal if the menu would have more options to make up for this. We ordered an appetizer that was brought out without the side items included on the menu. The waitress did not bring this to our attention or tell us ahead of time. Subsequetly, she was informed that those items were out of stock as well. Overall, the restaurant is very small and seems to have limited menu options and resources. Our food and dining experience wasn't really worth the price on our bill at the end of the meal."
Dined on 11/22/2013
"We looked forward to our first Temper Grille visit based on radio ads and personal referrals. The actual dinner exceeded expectations. Being new to Tapas dinning style, we had no way to know how fun this would be. And the food was simply marvelous. If you go, the Lobster Mac and Cheese will absolutely surprise you. We’ll be back."
Dined on 11/20/2013
"I had heard a lot about Temper Grille from several people, and everyone said it was good. We tried the Lobster Bites, Bacon Bites, Spinach Dip, Lobster Mac and Cheese, and Duck Fat Fried Potatoes. That was more than enough food for 2 people! We got the Chocolate Truffles to go because we were too stuffed to eat them there. Everything was absolutely delicious! There were a couple negatives- if you want a non-alcoholic drink, you are very limited, also there is no foyer so when the door opens you can get a blast of cold air. None of these issues were enough to ruin the experience. Try it at least once, you won't be disappointed! Overall, it was a fun and tasty experience."
Dined on 11/15/2013
"After witnessing a couple escorted to a table that could only be described as a lamp stand, I knew this would be a bumpy ride. They were told nothing else was available. I despise pretentiousness; that MIGHT work in Chi. or L.A., Granger IN, no. Our server (who validated every blonde joke ever told) began by “explaining” the menu which is a short-order cooks idea of tapas. Two of the steak dishes were seasoned EXACTLY the same; apparently “Cookie the Cook” worships all-that-is-blackened. The real party came when Ms. Bobblehead ran my credit card for the wrong amount. Her response: “Oh, how did that happen?” She charged us twice and had to engage another server to fix her mistakes. A bad joke or a tax write-off? I’ll choose all of the above."
Dined on 11/9/2013
"We made a last minute reservation this Saturday at 10 PM and were the only clients in the restaurant when we walked in but we were greeted with a smile and had an excellent experience as if it was only 8 PM! Kudos and keep up the great job!"
Dined on 11/9/2013
"I love food, especially quality food! I have eaten at Temper many times and have never been disappointed. The food is absolutely amazing."
Dined on 9/27/2013
"Not what I would expect from this area. Temper Grill would hold its own anywhere in any "foodie city" in the US. Sean is an excellent host, the food is imaginative and delicious and the wine and beer lists are unreal. I can't wait to go back."
Dined on 11/8/2013
"We have been at Temper several times. I am always surprised that for such a nice restaurant, the appearance of the wait staff is like bar workers. The staff wear tee shirts and some are loud. However the look of the restaurant is more like a nicer restaurant. Although we have received decent service, in the past, the waitresses seemed to be in a hurry, too big of a hurry to actually listen. This more recent visit, at first the waitress didn't seem that friendly, but she turned out to be a very good waitress. The duck potatoes came out burned and I mentioned it to the waitress. She was gracious and returned with perfectly cooked dish. The Mac and cheese and duck bites along with the chopped salad were very good."
Dined on 11/8/2013
"It was our first time to dine in at the restaurant. The ambiance was warm and welcoming, although they could use a second door to prevent cold air coming in every time a customer enters the room. The food was really good although a little pricey. Overall it was a great experience for us, a great place to have a little date with my husband."
Dined on 11/8/2013
"The food is great and service is awesome! Ever items comes out as you order and the items taste great. It is easy to see a lot of items are bulk made prior and reheated when needed but still tastes amazing! They were out if a lot if items which was upsetting but we still found plenty on the menu to enjoy a great night. We go 4-6 times a year and recommend this place to all out friends!"
Dined on 10/31/2013
"My wife and I suggested to some friends that we have dinner at the Temper Grille. It was the first time for him but not for her. Let's just say he was not expecting us to order Mac & Cheese. He changed his tune once he had some. The Temper Grille has yet to let us down with an amazing experience."
Dined on 10/20/2013
"It is hard enough to find a restaurant around here that will accept you after 9:00 PM, let alone a great place that will seat you till 11 PM on week days and 12 on Saturdays! Incredibly helpful wait and kitchen staff. Kudos to all. Thanks Sean."
Dined on 10/16/2013
"I have never had a bad meal here! Food is unlike any other in the area .. Fabulous every time ! Great excuse to leave the kids at home and have a romantic date night ( or girls night :)"
Dined on 10/16/2013
"Perfect night for eating outdoors. Very attentive waitress. Steak bites were not cooked to our liking. These were redone and problem promptly corrected. Very tasty. Chocolate truffles are always exquisite."
Dined on 10/12/2013
"My wife and I have been to Temper Grille several times and each time we go we love it. The food is amazing, the atmosphere is relaxed, the staff is professional and the location is close. I would recommend this for a great date night."
Dined on 10/5/2013
"Kudos to the chef who rustled up a great vegan dinner for one of our guests at the last minute at past 9 PM! Great service, great food. I keep Temper at the top of my list."
Dined on 10/1/2013
"Always excellent food, wine and service. Because of the small size, the noise level can be adversely affected by only a few patrons. This restaurant is one of a kind for the South Bend area and reservations are recommended due to its small size."
Dined on 9/13/2013
"Kudos to Sean who at nine PM is willing to put together a vegan dish with only ten minutes lead time to acommodate one of the diners! Always a great choice with a friendly team that makes you feel at home!"
Dined on 9/3/2013

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