I do honestly like this place.. I love the interior, ambiance, and staff is always great. However, aside from occasional drink specials I tend to have difficulty in finding food that would be comfortably priced (and my limits are rather broad). With that said, the quantities of food are typically not cost-effective. You're best off with their tasty salads. Overall, still recommended
(4)
Cibi A.
Ended up at this spot with a friend, large, open interior. Had a solid burger, a 4th of July special called the Idaho, good blend of cheeses and a well cooked burger but nothing to write home about. Didn't try any of the brews, maybe those are better?
(3)
LO K.
Stopped in while I was in the area to see how this location fares against the one in Indianapolis. The prime rib sandwich was even better than I remember, plus the ambiance and atmosphere was much friendlier. Service was great and I like the open feel of the bar. Great for people watching! I'll definitely return.
(4)
Kelly O.
Eh... I guess there's a reason it took me so long to go to this place. I had never heard good things about it but so desperately wanted to believe that it had potential. It's really in a great, busy location. It's too bad that they're just not hacking it. We came in on a weekday evening. They have a short wait. Seated another couple that came in after us, before us. Then we are set in this awkward room on the outside of the main dining room. It seemed like an extension of the main dining room; kind of like a temporarily enclosed outdoor patio space. This, unfortunately, must've been the reason that the room was freezing. We are talking middle of Michigan winter, windy, and subzero temperatures outside with big drafts from the outside chilling the room. We both sat there in our winter parkas and tried to enjoy our dinner. Our server was a very nice young man. He was very friendly and did a pretty good job. However, the food was less than average. It was kind of like TGI Friday's on a bad day, if you know what I mean. Like, the french fries weren't good. At least, you know, do french fries well. We both confirmed before even leaving that we would never go back to this place. I didn't get sick from the food. The staff wasn't rude. It wasn't super filthy. That's why it received two stars instead of one.
(2)
Jes N.
First time at Granite City today had fantastic service from our server Jordan, with the help from his manager they hooked me up with my first growler and a special treat!! Thanks guys! Service, atmosphere and company make for a fun lunch, I recommend the fish tacos and sangria ;) High five to Jordan!
(5)
Al R.
Service slow and unorganized. Food good overall. Most of our party has ribeye steaks and they were tender and prepared properly. Dessert Apple Crumble was descent, a bit sweet but tasty.
(3)
Karen W.
My first time at Granite City and I was less than impressed. The good news is I found $5 on the floor and kept it! The bad news is the $6 spinach dip my friend and shared was not good at all. Our server was friendly but a little too friendly...what's up with sitting down in the booth with me mister? No one invited you! My fish tacos were just alright, nothing special. Could have gotten better ones at Bonefish across the street. They appear to have a good happy hour crowd so maybe the drinks are better than the food.
I have been here several times. Idaho notes and very good and filling. Beer is decent. There always seems to be a wait, especially if you go on a weekend. They also have good cocktails. Good variety of food. I would recommend giving it a try.
(4)
Nadia M.
One of our favorite places to go. Something for everyone, a great menu variety without being too overwhelming. Service, drinks and food is always on point. The perfect margarita is great. We usually get the fish or shrimp tacos, oscar salmon plate makes my mouth water, and whenever someone gets the steak there is never a complaint. Sometimes we go just for the giant cookie for dessert.
(5)
Ray B.
Met a friend for lunch- solid lunch menu, good service and the food was good. The place is rather loud, albeit the group of six near us had one individual that was very, very loud. Slightly pricey but being a club member helped off set that.
(4)
Mitch B.
My wife and I went here on a Saturday night for a double date with some friends and we will not be going back. Our server seemed like he would rather be doing something else than waiting on us-he was not attentive and never smiled once. We went about 20 minutes without getting our drinks refilled and we even had to ask another server to get us some refills. When he finally came to the table with our refills he said that he had to brew some new iced tea. A better way to handle that would have been to give us a heads up before we waited 20 minutes wondering what he was doing. My wife and I both ordered the bison burger, I ordered mine with sweet potato tots, and she ordered hers with waffle fries. There was no indication by the waiter about the sides being extra, which was not welcomed surprise when we got our bill. He even ran down the options for sides when we ordered, which would have been a great time to tell us that each side is about $2 extra. The sweet potato tots were gross-they put salt on them and served them with some weird cheese sauce and they were over-cooked. My wife's waffle fries were not good either. However, our bison burgers very juicy, delicious, and cooked perfectly, but the food is over-priced considering how small the bison burgers were. They come on a pretzel bun, which is very tasty. All together, the meal cost us $45 with tip for two (we did not order any alcohol), which is a lot considering how crappy the service was, the lack of communication, I was not even full due to the small portions, and the terrible side dishes. Next time we will use our $45 to get a better dining experience at one of the other thousands of places to eat in Metro-Detroit, like Carraba's, Bonefish Grill, or Benihana. We will get a much better value at one of those places.
(1)
Rob R.
Having driven by this place countless times, curiosity got the best of me. The food is AT BEST mediocre... The service painfully slow. Drive on by ...
(1)
Li S.
They offer a nice variety of intimate seating and the typical brewery casual seating. Very aesthetically pleasing overall. It's generally very noisy- especially during the peak dinner hours until things start to wind down near close. If it weren't so loud, it would be the perfect place to catch up with old friends. The food is alright- nothing special, nothing to write home about. The beers were better than the food. I personally enjoyed the sampler flights- great if you've never visited before and want to get a little taste of everything. The staff was very friendly, though not the most attentive. There were too many times where I had to hunt my server down just to get a glass of water.
(3)
Steven L.
Why was there a line for this place, the food is nothing more than frozen bland food. The two stars are for the drinks, which is the only reason to come here. Terribly. We had the Red Barron frozen pizza and the chicken wings. What a waste of calories.
(2)
Joseph K.
A solid choice in a very crowded sea of competition. The atmosphere is very pleasant, although it is a little loud as other reviewers have pointed out. The staff is very welcoming and prompt. Even at their busiest you won't be waiting long for your meal or your drinks. I've been here on two occasions and had the fish tacos both times. The fish tacos are wonderfully fresh and light. I was very pleased that a substitution for the side was no problem and equally delighted with the steamed broccoli that was given to me. I'm not much of a beer drinker, but the selection here is wide and should appeal to fans of microbrewed beer. Will definitely be back in the future!
(4)
Justin R.
I brought my family (a party of 8) here for my birthday dinner tonight. It was packed! Service was a little less than stellar even considering the crowd, but the Manager Jim went above and beyond what was necessary to fix it. The entire table enjoyed their food, especially the sweet potato tater tots that came with the pecan encrusted lab chops. The meatloaf I sampled off someone else's plate was some of the best I've ever had. One of my favorite spots in Troy.
(4)
Ben D.
Went here for the first time yesterday. I have seen this place for a few years and thought it always looked like a cool place to go. Since I am not a beer drinker I cannot comment on that, but I thought the overall atmosphere was great. The lighting was a little dark so it was hard to read the menus and it was completely packed after 6 pm on a Saturday but what place isn't? We started off with the pretzel with cheese sauce. It turns out that the cheese sauce for that is also the Northern Beer Cheese Soup. Those both were pretty good. I got the pork chops and thought they were done too much and lacked true flavor. They came with sweet potato tots that were ok but didn't come with any sauce to dip them in. I would like to have seen the pork chops have a special sauce as well. Overall, this place got a C in my book. I can think of plenty of other places in Troy to go and get a better meal.
(3)
Christopher Y.
Really nice place, I've only had wings and bison burger and it's really good! The atomic wings are amazing very spicy which I love, the bison burger is just very good texture of meat n it's always cooked the way I want it medium! Drinks are good here long list of beers!
(5)
Saeed D.
They have good beer collection. Good food and nice staff. What else do you need to have a good night? It's a little loud but loud enough to feel alive ;)
(4)
Amanda A.
I feel so-so about this place. I like it, but don't love it. Typical comfort foods, but nothing I couldn't make myself. I like the grilled cheese and avocado sandwich. I usually just order here for lunch since I work close by. The beers are not brewed here, and some are good. But I was disappointed when I thought they might be. However the service is always great and the staff is friendly.
(3)
Jalissa T.
The food was really good , but the service sucked . My server wasn't educated in the menu or cocktails , but overall I liked it and would go again !
(3)
Brittiany R.
Food was so-so and service was friendly but seemingly out of it. I ordered an appetizer and with a large party, the waitress chose to ask us who ordered which appetizers instead of writing down which appetizers go to which patrons. They did the same to dinners which came out at WAYYYY different times making eating kind of difficult. I wasn't sure if I should eat my food before it got cold or wait for the birthday girl. Spicy shrimp appetizer was overpriced for the few bits of shrimp you received. I'm guessing it was frozen and re-heated then tossed in a spicy sauce. Not worth the $10 or so dollars. I ordered the bruchetta salad which was alright. The chicken was cold which always bothers me. Chicken in salads should be warm. The drink menu looked spectacular and I would highly recommend this place for laid back drinks and apps or even a casual dinner but I won't return with a large party. The staff just simply did not know how to manage the table despite us having probably 3 different waiters during our dinner.
(3)
Matt W.
I met a friend for dinner here while working in the area, and I was very happy she suggested meeting up there. I tried a few of the beers before settling on their stout, which had a really nice chocolate-y flavor, but ended up waiting almost an hour for my friend to arrive due to the insane construction on Big Beaver. While I waited, the staff were friendly, checked in occasionally, but didn't pressure me to order or get more to drink. I finally ended up springing for the irish nachos appetizer before happy hour ended, and it wasn't insanely great, but it wasn't bad either. Once my friend arrived, our server got her drink order and made sure she had a chance to look at the menu before stopping back to get our orders, and I decided to give the meatloaf a shot. Portions were huge (I took about half back to the hotel) and the meatloaf was really flavorful - I thought the gigantic pile of fried onions might have been overkill, but it actually worked well with the garlicky bread and rich BBQ sauce over the meat. It's a chain, but for what it's worth I think these guys were a pretty good chain - I'd probably stop in at another one if I was looking for an upscale dinner option.
(4)
Sonia J.
The restaurant aesthetics are really nice. They are known for their brewery. I tried the cookie beer, it was dark and slightly sweet. For food, I had the simply grilled salmon, which was light and tasty. I would definitely recommend it for those looking for a healthy option. The bar is open till 1 am which is great since most places in Troy close at midnight. They had $5 martinis, $5 margaritas and other $5 specials from 9 to closing. It's a great place for a first date or hanging out with friends. The menu is slightly expensive, but overall fun place to eat!
(4)
NaTasha R.
Dinner entrees were very mundane a party of 7 & all had the same opinion that We would return to seat at the bar & have an appetizer & drink.. The appetizers were definitely better then the main course. Great service & timely reservations but ambience was better than the actual food unfortunately...
(2)
Terry K.
Have you ever taken your date somewhere nice and since you're paying for dinner, a slight sense of entitlement arises and you inadvertently say something that sets off an irreversible, catastrophic fit of rage from said person? Well I sure have and it happened at Granite City in Troy. First things first, the beers work. I had the Northern Lager and Bennie Bock. Inhibitions were lost and spirits arose from within. I'm sure I said something outlandishly dicktastic as I was soon entrenched in verbal warfare. The type of battle where you know you're off base but must hold your ground to maintain a semblance of self respect while sticking to a mildly apologetic explanation that what you said wasn't wrong, just misinterpreted. While the war of the roses was in mid progress, we literally were fighting while eating glazed spicy shrimp. My argument was only slightly halted from munching on these bad lad's and I will order them again. Good good stuff. I lifted weights that day so I felt no remorse ordering the pulled pork barbeque burger on a pretzel bun. The taste was only mildly derailed by this horrific night out. Great burger. She ordered a steak and then refused to eat it, a brilliant show of strength I might add. Still, this didn't prevent me from from going in on my dinner. I was like Walter in Big Lebowski, "I'm finishing my coffee". We've since kissed, made up and will be back soon. Price wise, it's more expensive than Applebee's and Chili's but you get what you pay for. House made craft beers, an upscale brewery menu and a million dollar build out doesn't come cheap my friends. Neither do apologies apparently as I was in hot water for the rest of the night...
(4)
Mike P.
I went there for the Asian Chicken Salad, and was very satisfied. The bartender was great at making suggestions, and they allow you to customize any of the salads on the menu (i.e. add more veggies if preferred). Definitely will be going back in the near future. Their Duke beer is also great if you're into IPAs.
(5)
Danny F.
This place looks big time expensive but it's not. On top of that, the value is just great. I'm so tired of paying $10-$15 for lettuce or a la carte lunches. This place has awesome lunch deals that come with multiple sides. The staff are trained well. Don't skip this place.
(5)
Joseph L.
Great Atmosphere, great beer, and good food. Would have received 5 stars, but very difficult to get into parking lot. Great frontage on Big Beaver, but you must go into a complex prior to brewery, or you get stuck getting on I75
(4)
Sharon M.
Not my favorite. Very good for drinks, but the food is not that great. In winter is freezing!
(3)
Bob B.
Friday night, we made a reservation through open table and were seated promptly when we arrived. We were a party of four seated across from a group of about 20 people. Other than the party being extremely loud our waitress was attentive and delivered drinks and appetizers in a timely fashion. Everything went great until shortly before our entrees arrived. The waitress asked if we need drink refills, we did so she said she would be back with them. Our entrees arrived and seeing that I ordered a burger I needed condiments since none were on the table. However the person that dropped off our food did just that dropped and ran. Waiting for the waitress to come back was futile as when she came close she was too busy running individual checks for the party of 20, and then she delivered them more shots, and then ran more checks. I finally started to eat my now cold burger without condiments and my companions still needed drink refills. I was finally able to flag our waitress down, as she didn't come on her own, and I asked for the refills and the condiments which then delivered as the party was breaking up. The waitress was apologetic but the damage was done and the meal was ruined, the burger was much better with condiments but it was offset by being cold by that point. A manager came by and asked how things were and we explained the issues, all she did was apologize as as well. Must be normal as she was not surprised by the poor service. This was the first time back to this place in over a year due to previous bad service. It appears that that things have not changed and we will not be back nor will we recommend this place to others.
(1)
Richie J.
Great food,had the prime rib sandwich w Au Jous and fries,house salad was great, also good soup..wo u ld like tk return for dinner sometime
(5)
Blue O.
Just OK. The decor is 4-star, the noise level high, and the food - for the price - is 2-star quality. The food is really un-remarkable, just so-so. It is not clear why the place is so busy other than perhaps there are not many micro-breweries close by. The wait staff is either over-loaded or in-attentive. And unpredictable. The first time we visited they were very pleasant but the next time they appeared to be uncomfortable in their role. We don't like to be hounded but too often have had to search out the waiters.
(3)
Maria A.
Be prepared to be confused. First, the parking situation is a bit strange. Most parking spots are reserved or valet. You don't know it's complimentary valet until you squint your eyes at the sign. When you walk in on a busy night, there is a hostess at the doors with an iPad and pagers. If she is on the phone, make sure you wait because at the hostess stand they will send you back to the hostess at the door. Also, while waiting with a pager do not try to sit outside or in the small section of the lobby, the pagers do not work there. We were sitting in the smaller area and the pager never went off. We asked the ladies at the hostess stand and they told us that they did page the pager (don't bother asking yourself why the hostesses didn't try to find us or call our name). The couple across from us just got up and left because they were never called. Overall, Granite City has your typically corporate food and decor. Somehow we spent $80 on the shrimp tacos, fish tacos, idaho nachos (which were just ok), mediterranean chicken, two pops, and two beers.
(3)
J F.
It pains me to give this restaurant two stars but after 3 negative experiences I feel I must. First let me say that I've had great experiences here in addition to the bad ones. I have sung this restaurants praises to all who would listen, recommending it to friends and family. They do have some excellent food - their chicken soup is like home made, they have an excellent chicken salad sandwich and some great salads. Unfortunately, I have found pieces of plastic/rubber (one blue and one black) in my Asian chicken salad TWICE!!!! Both times were after I carried out lunch. This is unacceptable and shows a questionable level of quality control in their kitchen. I let the first time slide but now that it happened again, I feel the need to write this review. The third bad experience I had was again carrying out lunch. I was told "10-15 minutes" was the wait time for my order of a half of a chicken salad sandwich and a cup of soup. I walked in at the 15 minute mark and was greeted rudely by the young women at the counter. This was a first. Their customer service prior to this experience was excellent. I paid for my order and then I waited an additional half hour for my food with not so much as peep out of anyone to either apologize for the additional wait time or to at least acknowledge that I waited a total of 45 minutes for this simple lunch order. I can no longer recommend this restaurant due to the foreign objects found in two salads. I also believe their level of customer service is decreasing. What a shame.
(2)
Jennifer G.
The best double IPA! Smooth, hoppy without being too acidic
(4)
Kate G.
Loud, poor service, and the drinks cost waaaaaay too much (see below why). First off we walked in and told this hostess we were meeting friends. She didn't seem to care and told us we could look around for them but that they didn't know where they sat them. After finally finding our friends, we tried to order our food and the waitress would only take our drink order. It was suuuuuper LOUD in there so you had to yell to be heard. Once we finally got some food the nachos were super salty. Hey I like salt. But this was too much. Also they weren't nachos. If you read the description they're actually waffle fries. ??? The beer was ok not great, I had the local amber and it wasn't very flavorful. .. seemed like they just watered down a dark and called it amber. Dinner was good, so that's earning the extra star. But the service was very sub-par and the atmosphere was way to loud and the drinks were WAY over priced for what they were... Save your money for a real american grill. Not worth the headache.
(2)
Brandi ..
My s/o and I decided to stop here for dinner while visiting the state. The atmosphere was very nice and welcoming. The food was wonderful and the service was nice also. I will definitely be coming back here in the future.
(4)
Rachael D.
Horrible food( cold, bland), horrible service, and their beer was out due to refrigerator issue.
(1)
Alexis G.
My boyfriend and I went out for our anniversary dinner, and I'm beyond glad that he brought me here! The wait was around 45 minutes, which isn't terrible for a Thursday night at 7 pm. The first host that I spoke to (there were multiple) was pretty cool and helpful. We were first seated at one of the bench-style booths with a table less than a foot away from us, which kind of sucked because it was directly under the AC unit and I had forgotten to bring a sweater, plus the parties on both sides of us were basically yelling. So I asked the host if we could move over to an open private booth (since it was the same servers section anyways). He was kind of a little shit about it and rolled his eyes at me, but we moved. Our sever Alisha (sp?) was fantastic. We could tell that she was super busy, but our order was taken almost right away, our drinks were never more than halfway empty, and she somehow managed to keep a smile on her face despite the rushing around. Managers, promote this girl. Our food was great. French onion soup, 4/5 (could use more cheese, but still fantastic). Artichoke dip, 4.5/5. Whatever $20 garlic butter steak I ordered, literally the best steak I've ever had. Full of flavor, amazingly tender, dripping in garlic butter and cooked PERFECTLY. You should go here.
(5)
Saipooja S.
It is a Saturday night and my boyfriend and I are looking for a new place to pass the time in. Bars are always fun, right? I guess the name confused me a bit: a brewery name but a family restaurant feel. I should have at least asked to sit at the bar, but once we were sat down in a little table next to many others, we nodded in agreement that we would make the best of our traditional date. The place was crowded with a 21st birthday party and many other groups of friends and families celebrating their own accomplishments. We knew then that our food would take a little bit so drinks were in order. I ordered a beer that I had received pretty quickly. My boyfriend took a little longer than me and ordered a Kentucky Sunrise. After 20 minutes, I'm noticing the jealousy in the boyfriend's eyes because I'm almost done with my beer and he has yet to seen his drink. Now, I'm not sure if the waitress saw our eyes roaming around for her or the steam coming out of my boyfriend's head but she could tell that we were not happy. But, this waitress (even with the million tables she was on) was aware of all the people she was serving and tried to help us out. We finally received boyfriend's Kentucky sunrise and our food (Cajun Pasta and a mango salmon on their special menu) and found no room to complain. The salmon was cooked to the most perfect pink and the pasta was well worth the wait. We weren't even waiting for the food, just that one drink! Not only did they blow us away with the food, the owner personally gave us a free platter of sample beers and scratched the two drink we originally ordered. Not to mention a dessert as well, all for our wait. I would like to return with my family, but on a day they are not as busy. Maybe then I will be able to give them that last star!
(4)
Kelly S.
Great good! Only reason why I gave 4 is because of the massive serving size. Waiter, Jeremy, was so nice and very attentive without being pushy. Overall great experience.
(4)
Tom D.
At first I thought this would get more then three stars, but as lunch progressed the service did not. I was delighted when asked how I wanted my burger cooked - medium rare - how else? My delight ended when my hamburger was served exactly how I wanted it - with just ketchup, but sadly it was well done - YUCK. When you are on a work lunch with colleagues - you don't have time to waste and send it back - you eat it and like it or in this case - eat it and yelp about it. Not only wasn't I happy with the simple cookings of a burger - it was small and tasteless! In addition - everything was an up charge except the dreaded carb filled potatoes. I wanted a side salad, but the prices were already high enough with out added up charges for a small side salad - so I went with the waffle fries. I never said I didn't LOVE potatoes of any kind - I was just trying to watch what I ate. However, being a lover of waffle fries means I've had my fare share of them and these were well below my standard - is there a standard for fries? The diet coke was about all that was up to my standards - of course it's hard to mess that up - it's just a shame I had to ask for refills. Overall the place was clean and there seemed to be plenty of parking, but it was noisy, slow service and then the inability to cook a burger correctly brought the rating to three stars - a weak three at that. It wasn't so bad I wouldn't go back, but with all the other choices - I don't see myself returning to this three star!
(3)
Ashley T.
Nice place they actually pair up the brews to your food..... Good dessert option and menu options...... Downside you have to it for your bread... When most restaurants just bring it to you anyways since your bill is going to be so much anyways
(4)
Alex F.
I am a glass half full type of person, so starting off with the positives for Granite City: 1) Great service- attentive, knowledgeable and efficient 2) spinach and artichoke dip is great, good balance between the cheeses and no flavor overpowers the other, including the artichoke Sadly, its the meal that lead me to two stars, even though I chose a meal with an adjacent "G" for "granite city chefs choice"; the meatloaf. It was small, dry and flavorless. It really doesn't have the bold and robust meatloaf taste, and even if it was attempted to be a gourmet meatloaf it didn't get close to that, as flavor would be an essential first step to fall under that classification. The garlic mashed potatoes had good flavor, but were warm at best. The lady next to me had fish tacos, and that is what I will try if I come back, as they looked fantastic.
(2)
Blaise B.
Went here on a first date. Five stars for the date itself, but four for the restaurant :) I got the mac n cheese, which was good, but definitely not one of my favorites. All in all, not a bad place for a date, but not up to this mac n cheese snob's standards.
(4)
E S.
There is nothing special about his place. Made reservations but they still made us wait a long time. The food is very bland and not fresh at all. A lot of it tastes like it was frozen like the waffle fries weren't even hot. A fruit fly landed in my beer and they were everywhere. They messed up my order and the waitress overcharged us.
(1)
Holly S.
You either love or hate this place, there's no in between. Luckily for me I love it! Marg flatbread, baked pretzels and cheese, and nachos here are all great starters! Come during happy time and get 1/2 off flatbreads :) The cheddar ale soup is amazing but I would most def skip the french onion soup as it was extremely salty and the cheese layer on top (the best part!!!) completely sunk down before it even got to the table :( As for dinner I usually choose from: Asian tacos, bedda chedda bacon burger, or the overlake. All of which are amazing but make sure to order the burger one level lower than what you'd normally get as they never cook it properly (ex if you like it well done order medium) the Asian tacos are sweet, spicy, and tangy! And the Overlake is just too amazing to even describe (tell em no butter on the bread because it gets super soggy and gross) Make sure to order the Caesar salad too it's amazingggggg I would recommend this place but keep in mind it's a 50/50 you'll like it
(5)
A C.
Ordered the wings and they were really salty. I like the beer which is good. Had a dragonmead tripel and then a granite city Double IPA. Both good. Ordered the grilled Atlantic salmon and wanted it rare. It came out with nice char marks (which was an indication it was over cooked) but ridiculously over cooked like canned tuna dry over cooked. Took a bite and sent it back. They re-fired it and it came out the same. I spoke to the chef and he said he could try again but I'm done. So it's not the worst, they tried, my expectations are that salmon should be able to be served rare if it's fresh. Easy to do. Flip it and kiss it and slap it on a plate. I'm okay if it's still twitching. I'm pretty sure it's frozen salmon they probably run it under hot water to defrost, slap on the grill and do they're best but the hot water has already cooked it thru. It's cool the beer makes up for it. I'm sure the burgers are good. Stick to the burgers and you'll be fine or steak. The guy next to me had a nice looking steak. No idea how it tastes but it seemed okay.
(2)
Irene Z.
Great food and fun atmosphere but service is kinda hit or miss. Would go back buy definitely not a favorite.
(4)
Cathy O.
I am amazed at how busy this place is. We were quoted an hour for a party of two, but luckily they sat us less than 15 minutes later. The lobby was packed, though, and I heard a party of four quoted 90 minutes. Too much. Our server was BIG on the upsell, which I find really annoying when I'm out for a nice dinner. We did get an order of pretzels with a spicy cheese dip. I liked the pretzels but I am pretty sure the spicy cheese dip is their cheese soup with some peppers and tomatoes. I wasn't super impressed with the Adult Bock Mac-n-Cheese, which was really just penne with alfredo. The menu lists chicken as an optional free ingredient, and I didn't request it, but it was in there -- a bit of a surprise. My husband thought his burger was just fine. You can find discounted gift cards at Costco, $100 in gift cards for $80. We will continue to go here to use up our gift cards, but I doubt I will be craving this place.
(3)
J D.
Thai restraint has pretty standard American good and a wide selection. The service is excellent and the atmosphere is great. Don't do brunch here though. Very substandard.
(3)
Mark L.
Maybe I'm easy to please, but I think GC has proven time and time again that it delivers a great dining experience. Yelpers tend to be harsh on chains, but I like to believe that my Troy GC has a little personality (plus I'm a sucker for wood & stone interiors). Though pricier than your average bar, GC does not disappoint. I have been here for pretty much every conceivable social situation a twenty-something is subjected to: girlfriend dates, double dates, birthdays, dinners with friends, or just an outdoor beer with some buddies on a warm summer's day. The menu is particularly helpful in pairing beers with particular dishes, a helpful feature I have utilized many times. However, I will always have a soft spot for their Batch 1000 Double IPA. Food becomes secondary to this celestial nectar. This brew is so bitter that my girlfriend gags just smelling it, but to me, this is a shining IPA jewel of Troy. PROTIP: You've probably seen it in other reviews, so let me reiterate: the Idaho Nachos are a delicious (large) mountain of cheese, waffle fries, scallions, bacon, and sour cream. If they are not on your bill, you've made a mistake. PROTIP 2: This place is kinda hard to get to from the road. You can see it, but there's no direct driveway from Big Beaver. You have turn onto Wilshire Drive and make a left at the first turnaround into the plaza with Ruth's Chris (don't be tempted) and the PNC building. GC is past these and to the left.
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Ashley Z.
They are super yummy and have a great happy hour. The food comes out perfectly coursed. The juicy watermelon is my favorite drink. Always super friendly and the service is okay.
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B J.
Nice venue with decent beer and fairly solid food. Definitely nothing spectacular. If you really want beer, there are a couple dozen places you should try before Granite City. But I guess if you're on a date and don't want to turn it into a beer tasting fiesta, this would be a good spot. Patio is pretty nice, although Big Beaver is busy and I-75 is right there. The one thing about this place that bothers me is the hostess process/area. Seems like there is always confusion up there, as it's one of those places with like six different hosts that always seem to be bogged down...like a much less-efficient J. Alexander. It reminds me of the chain restaurants littering Hall Road. Everyone means well, but it's usually a clusterf-ck.
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Denny K.
Our first visit was a fine dining experience. My wife had the Asian Grilled Chicken Salad and gave me a sample. We both loved it! She also had a cup of the Wild Rice and Chicken Soup, and gave me a sample again. We both agreed it was excellent. I had a cup of French Onion Soup and it was one of the best I have ever had. I also had a half a sandwich; the Outlander and it was excellent. A very unique turkey sandwich. We were there for a Tuesday lunch. The service was very good but it was quite loud. We will try a dinner at a later date.
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Brandon R.
I have to say, the wife and I were pleasantly surprised when we came here for dinner with our daughter. My notes: - Ambiance awesome, also deco awesome. Lights dimmed perfectly. For once I felt comfortable despite it being 10' outside. - Our server DeAnna was hands down the best we have had in a while. Dang good. Friendly, on top of it, nice to our cranky daughter, perfect all around. She even noted congrats on our receipt for a family matter. - Beer was somewhat warm, kind of disappointed. The northern lager. Tasty otherwise. - Artichoke dip was super thick and fresh, crispy ciabatta bread. Not overly rich though, easily top 3 we've ever had. Bread overly crispy said the wife. - Meals were good. Presentation was above expectations, the plates are an odd cool shape and it was nice. Even our daughters side of fruit looked like it was plated for a movie star. Butter steak was tasty but a tad dry. Baked potato was subpar however enormous! Asparagus for both was cooked perfectly and crunchy yet very moist. My salmon was charred perfectly. Wild rice was fairly run of the mill. - We will definitely return!
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Ian P.
This restaurant was a bit of a fail I'm sad to report. I checked it out with a party of 5 for dinner and drinks. I have slightly higher expectations for a corporate place. The BEER: As always with a brewpub, I start with the beer. It was generally on the disappointing side. More malty than hoppy. Kind of bland. Not the quality one expects of a brewpub. The FOOD: Also a let-down. We started with the spinach and artichoke dip, which quickly started to look like the Exxon-Valdez oil spill, with a gross oil sheen on top. Rare not to finish this dish with a group of 5. None of us really enjoyed our entrees, and a lot of food was left at the conclusion. The SERVICE: Were all the waitstaff high? We had so much confusion. Wrong drinks were brought, wrong food was brought, food was forgotten. We were altogether forgotten. Beers ordered at the same time would come one at a time 5 minutes apart. Something is seriously a mess with the communication between the waiter, the kitchen, the bar, and the food runners. Management...are you reading these reviews? Anyway, there are other places you can go for beer and food in the Detroit area...I suggest you try them instead.
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Louise S.
New restaurant with nice bars and modern decorations. Food is ok but it's not special. I couldn't remember anything I had. The atmosphere is good for socializing, but I won't go there for food.
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Linda Y.
Good Happy Hour, has the best flatbread in the world! Would definitely come back here.
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Chad A.
My burger was great! Place was overall very nice. Would definitely return if I lived here.
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Lauren M.
Food is generally good. Fairly large so usually easy to get a seat. Nice bar area with lots of TVs if that's important to you.
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Anthony K.
I hate to give this place a bad review because of the hype people give this place. Unfortunately this restaurant looks good on the outside and that's about it. First off the restaurant has brewery tanks in every corner of the restaurant giving making it seem like the restaurant brews their own beer. Well I asked the staff and actually they don't, sorry to all the granite city "slappys" but they don't brew their own beer, they only store it in those containers you see. The food they offer is nothing special and to be quite honest tastes like frozen food they've simply heated up and served. The Idaho nachos are nothing special. Buy Walmart frozen waffle fries and cover them in cheese, there you go. My experience wasn't terrible especially for how busy it was when I was there, just not as good as people make it.
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Jenai H.
My father and I came here for an early Father's Day and we both really enjoyed it. I would certainly recommend this place for lunch. I will try it again for an early dinner some other time. Apps were delicious as were our drinks.
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Teresa K.
My husband & I had lunch here this past week. He had the peppercorn burger & beer sampler and I had the chicken bruschetta salad. We split the Idaho Nachos which were good. Husband liked his meal whereas mine was so-so. Our server was great. P.S. We asked him who Rachel was (see prior Yelp reviews...lol) and he couldn't figure out which one of the 3 Rachel's it was.
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Chris P.
Terrible service! I called ahead of time to ask how long the wait was and was told 15-20 minutes. When we showed up 5 mins later I was told it was a 20-30 min wait. After 15 mins I asked where we stood and was told there were 23 parties ahead of us!!! A quick calculation told me the real wait was closer to an hour and a half!! When I gave the buzzer back to the hostess on my way out, I asked why she couldn't have been honest with the expected wait time. To add insult to injury, she just laughed at me! NEVER AGAIN!
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Licia D.
Great beer, great food, great service. Took me forever to finally get here and now that I'm here it won't be the last time. My fave beer so far is the two pull the northern and the bennie mixed. Which is great because I enjoyed the northern by itself and the bennie by itself so them two together is just beautiful!! Ordered the Asian glazed shrimp and the simply grilled salmon. Lord!!
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Kelly G.
Very disappointed in the wait at this establishment. Party of 5 including a baby needing a high chair and was told 20-30 minute wait. We are now at 1hr10 minutes and still waiting. Discussed with the manager Lance and when he was walking us to our table he specifically opened up for us, the wait staff was seating someone else. Now waiting longer, sigh . . .
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Lyndsi W.
Horrible brewery, so chainy and nothing I would ever wanna go back to. Their food was over priced and OK but, nothing memorable and their beer was not that great. We stopped here as our last stop of a 3 brewery tour. Our goal always being 3 breweries, 3 beers and 3 apps over the period of about 6 hours. This was the not only our least fav of the day but, of the total Michigan Mitten Brew Tour I set myself on over the period of my last two years living in Michigan. It's disappointing because their brewery is a chain, the beer isn't good and the food is overpriced non memorable food. Don't waste your time here with not only all the wonderful breweries in Michigan but, the great restaurants in Troy, Mi.
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Kristin Z.
My husband and I have been here 2 times over the last few years since they opened. I had the bruschetta chicken salad the first time which was pretty good. This time I ordered the maple peppered bacon flatbread. I didn't like it at all. Thankfully, they took it back and didn't charge me for it. My husband ordered the chicken and asparagus linguini. He said it was ok but not worth ordering again. The beer was okay. We recommend the Black and Tan. We weren't impressed with the service speed especially because we were one of the only people there. We honestly probably won't go back.
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Stacey D.
It's just not good. Period. The beer isn't good. The food isn't good. The atmosphere, decor, and staff are OK. My husband declared it the worst IPA ever. The burger, meh. My steak was gummy and very flavorless. This was our second try, the first being when they first opened. It was also our last try. Save your money and go elsewhere. You'll get a better burger and a better beer.
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Mathias B.
Even though Granite City is a chain, for some reason I thought it was going to be great. Vegetarian options were limited to Just one or ordering without chicken for something. That meal was a margherita pizza, which was ok at best. There's a barbecue sauce on top but doesn't bring much flavor to the bland taste. The beers were not very special, lacking flavors to make them taste like something outside miller light. The dark stout was especially light and lacking robustness. Not something you typically note in that category. The only unique taste came with their mixing of beers which took a red beer and light lager and make another drink. That just goes to show that the other two flavors weren't good enough by themselves. I wouldn't recommend, for the average tastes, it still ended up costing $43 before top. Not exactly a bargain for mediocrity.
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Meagan W.
The interior is beautiful, but who cares? The food itself was bad, really bad. This place is super overpriced. It's also very loud in here which makes it extremely difficult to carry a conversation. I ordered a medium rare steak that had to be returned twice, it was like gnawing on leather. They do not know how to season any of their dishes, either.
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Zachary H.
Very good food, can get busy at times, but service is on point! Definitely worth trying out sometime!
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Ryosuke U.
Have some customers close by so stopped by here a few times. It has a 3 star review but I'd give it a little bit more credit than that. I typically get one of their homebrewed IPAs and a burger when i come here and have enjoyed it every time. Has a pretty decent sized bar section if you want to eat quickly as well. Overrall, good upper-end brewpub atmosphere with decent food and good service. Good to take customers, coworkers, friends, family and a date.
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Liz P.
Update! Went again with coworkers (I live down the street, but only go here during work hours for some reason, lol) yesterday for lunch. Our waitress was pretty busy it seemed, she had a lot of tables. I ordered a hamburger with mashed potatoes, and both were pretty good, although I asked for tomatoes + no lettuce and got lettuce + no tomatoes - she later brought me tomatoes though. This is a great place to go for birthdays because you get a FREE cookie pie (1 per table) - 3 of the 4 of us were celebrating birthdays (I am the 4th, so I guess I am the cookie pie mooch this time, haha) so they brought us one, and it's delicious. I think I've referenced their cookie pie in a previous review too, because it's THAT GOOD. I don't usually order drinks but I got a Diet Coke yesterday and it was $2.79 - a little expensive, IMO. I was needing some caffeine though so it served it's purpose. I'll be back again to Granite City, maybe during happy hour - $5 mixed drinks and $7 flatbread pizzas, though Bastone (Royal Oak) has $5-6 happy hour ginormous pizzas. I do like Granite City's though, I've had those before as well.
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Adam S.
Problem 1: This not a brewery. The wort is trucked in (to each Granite City location) and only fermented on site. I'm not a beer snob, but where do you draw the line? It should be a fermentation stable and eatery... or something like that. Problem 2: The beer isn't good. I had a Double IPA (Batch 1000) that was hardly hopped, and had no malt backbone. Calling this a DIPA is like calling Labatt Blue a Pilsner. The Octoberfest was passable, but uninspired. Problem 3: I think the food is trucked in from Applebe's; calling the food mediocre would be an overstatement. Poor menu choices and frozen ingredients. Also, the pretentious use of oddly shaped, and undersized plates isn't called for. Surprisingly, the prices were average... The interior is cold, and uninviting, very trendy feeling. The servers are decked out in all black attire and have zero autonomy. Everyone was nice enough, but I felt like I was being waited on by clones, or members of Delta Force. This is the only (faux)brewery that I've been to that I wouldn't want to stay and watch a game, or just hang out for a while and enjoy their beer and some conversation. This is also the only (pseudo)brewery that I've been to where I only tried two of their beers; I just couldn't bear any more. Bad drinks, uncomfortable atmosphere. I guess this fits into Troy's Big Beaver restaurant corridor very well, but it just doesn't suit me. Probably won't be coming back.
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Michael L.
Just ok. Food is average to mediocre. The beer selection is limited to what they produce which is not very exciting. With so many great craft beers in the world why would they only sell there average products. Beer drinkers are evolving and there tastes have expanded past 5 flavors. Get with the times. It is all about choices. Limit my choices and I will go to many of the places that don't.
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Ellen V.
We went here for lunch. There were so many flies big fruit flies that we were constantly swatting to get rid of them. We ordered pretzels and cheese and the pretzels were okay but the cheese sauce tasted spoiled. I caught one of the Flies in my beer. They were nice enough to bring me a new one and take it off my bill. The burgers were average for the price. Mostly bun.. It was not a pleasant experience.
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Kristin M.
Just got this email from the bartender who served me. I have bleeped all his swear words: "first of all if your a server F*** you. im that bartender and ive been waiting for a very long time to tell you that yes i didnt ask you if you wanted to get anything else because you sat at my bar for a f****** hour sipping on the shitty beer that we serve and than not even buying anything and i did ask if you wanted to try a beer. cheap a** getting something that is 4.00 dollars and sitting at my bar for over an hour so yes of course im going to talk to my bar regulars that will tip me. hahah oh and btw we all sat and laughed at your post on yelp after you did it. I can't wait to call their manager and owner this afternoon.
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Richard L.
Lackluster experience. Service was pleasant. Beers were underwhelming. Food was standard. If you are looking for beer variety this is not the place. However, their sampler cost $5 for 8 beers so some people may be attracted to Granite as a value play.
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Sarah R.
Awesome food, wonderful staff, gracious management and a beautiful restaurant. Awesome lunch. Be sure to get there early for lunchtime, it can be busy!
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Pero R.
This place is one of my favorites, I go there at least once in 2 weeks. The food is great, the place is very nice and service is always good. If they would like to improve, for start work on the beer selection as 5-6 beers for a restaurant is funny, when you put chicken in the salad its better to be warm than cold (probably they keep salads in the fridge). I would recommend the Idaho Nachos, Asian Salad, all burgers and flatbreads.
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Amy P.
I really like the bar area at granite city. Move only ever sat there and had a great experience. The happy hour specials are ok. The food is kinda pricy for a chain restaurant but it's actually not bad. When we have gone during happy hour the flatbreads are half off so its an ok deal. The flatbreads are pretty good and they have some nice combinations. The other times I've gone I've had the pasta which was great. All of their salads are great! They chop it nice and fine into nice bite size pieces and it comes perfectly dressed. The salads are definitely one of best things to get on there. Lastly the beer is pretty good! They have a great selection and I feel there would be something for everyone.
Have never had a bad meal here. Love their soups and salads at lunch. Clean and staff are Happy and Friendly. The location is a bit tedious. If you don't turn when you are suppose to you run the risk of getting on I75 or you have to travel up Big Beaver and make the turn around twice for you second attempt!
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Jennifer K.
Five stars for the service! Emily was awesome. We sat in a high top and had two more people than originally expected. Her support staff was excellent from the runners to the bussers... Everything was great! Mac and cheese was awesome and the Bennie beer was delicious!
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Randy G.
I notice a long wait outside every time I pass by. I'm not sure if its that good or that its just the hype. I have only tried brunch here, so it's certainly possible that dinner is much better. Their brunch is only buffet style, no available menu. They have two long tables filled with options such as salads, fish, cheeses, eggs, bacon, sausage, French toast, breads and pastries, soups, roast beef, fruit, and probably other options I'm forgetting. Everything tasted okay and was fresh, however the cost for brunch is just higher than its worth. There were very few people here for brunch, this is probably why. You won't have any trouble getting in if you're trying their brunch option. I certainly intend to try dinner here in the future. I'm hoping its a little better for the price.
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Suzzette M.
Meh. Food was....food. Nothing amazing. Tried the pretzel app, pretzels were alright, "beer cheese" dipping sauce had no taste at all. Not beer...no cheese. Hubs and I both had the buffalo chicken wrap with natural cut fries (frozen of course). Hubs hit the nail on the head when he said "It's like applebee's food.". Frozen. Our meal wasn't HOT either. They bring the fries out in "stay warm cups"....I think they heat the cups to help reheat the fries. It was all very blah. Double IPA was alright, not as hoppy as a double should be. Oktoberfest was nice. Nice atmosphere. but for the price...the food quality could be better....and HOTTER.
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Ken B.
Excellent food and beer. Service was ok but not great hence the 4 stars. Definitely recommend tho it was pricey. $150 with tip for 4 people.
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Yolanda G.
My cousin and I ate dinner here last night, and what a delight. Our original plan was to get to Benihanas for a sushi dinner. Instead we spotted this place right off I-75 and decided to stop in. We came in at 6:30p.m (happy hour is over at 7p.m.). From the very beginning my cousin and I were happy. The hostess was very friendly, and filled us in on all the specials. Our server Greg, was outstanding. I am almost always the girl who never knows what to order and I always take forever to even read the menu. Not once did I feel rushed or pressured to order. Greg simply gave great suggestions and answered every question I had about the menu. We ended up ordering a flat bread and 2 entree's. I had the asian salad. It was grand! and my cousin had the spicy shrimp taco trio. He loved it. We both had a drinks on happy hour which made them 5 dollars each and we ordered the beer sampler. Then I ordered the mini desserts (delicious!!) Our bill came to 65.38. We didn't know what to expect from this place when we came since they do not have a specific genre of food. But man were we happy. It truly came from the terrific service. We couldnt have had better. Thank you Greg for making our 1st time dining there such a great experience. I will definitely be back again.
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Erica D.
After a frenzied day of shopping Somerset, we picked Granite City as our food stop since neither of us had tried it and it seemed casual enough for our vibe. They have a fairly large menu selection but I had a hard time finding what I wanted to eat. I have a long list of vegetables and flavors I disdain and it seemed like just about everything had something I was skeptical of. I probably ordered wrong when I chose Chicken Marsala - pasta dishes at non-Italian restaurants never get proper justice! The sauce was very good, as were the mashed potatoes, but the chicken was absolutely unseasoned and had to be soaked in the Marsala broth before each bite to really become satisfying. My friend ordered the Cajun Pasta which was average. It was more Alfredo-ey than spicy, and andouille sausage would have been a better choice than the Italian sausage that was used. Again, the food was edible and better than most brewery meals, but nothing that would keep me coming back. My favorite part was my chocolate mousse shot - they nailed the texture perfectly. Our server was slightly inattentive, but he did throw in a free Dr. Pepper when he overheard me saying I wished I ordered something with bubbles as opposed to the iced tea I asked for. The decor is nice - simple but modern and there was plenty of room. I would come back to try some of their brews and skinny style beverages if I lived locally. It seems like a nice place for a quick drink after work with a pal.
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Rebekah W.
We've been twice and both times the wait staff was awesome. Our first experience was pretty good all around... But the wait was 50+ mins. This time we went on a Sunday night when it wasn't as busy. What a mistake... It was amateur hour. The hostess was snotty and sat us at a dirty table, just set our napkins and menus right in food crumbs. The food was not good at all this time. I ordered the salmon with wild rice and asparagus. It was pretty clear the rice was from the day before and microwaved... It was mushy and tasteless. The asparagus was mushy and the salmon was over cooked. I recommend going on a Friday or Saturday night and ordering a burger.
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William S.
First, let me preface this by stating I do not drink so beer and alcohol do not interest me. This review is about the food. My son took my wife and I here for Mother's Day. Expecting the worst we were delighted. We split up most of our food, the portions were huge. My son had the Cajun Pasta, it was tasty to say the least. We also had a Flat Bread and it was wonderful, tasty and fresh. I had the Reuben Sandwich and it was the same - large, tasty, fresh and wonderful. Our service was perfect and we had absolutely zero complaints. We WILL go back and I recommend this place for food and service.
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Stan G.
Great place, good service. I ordered the crispy buffalo chicken wrap with cole slaw and loved it. The waiter forgot our drinks but other than that, this place has a nice atmosphere.
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Matthew K.
Excellent food, and great service. Was surprised to find such a gem of a brewery in such a small city, but it's truly individual and very uniquely organized. Salmon portion was a little smaller than I expected, but the flatbread appetizer made up for that.
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Elise P.
I'm not sure how to feel about Granite City. I think my view was tainted by a long wait, an overly hot room, previous things I've heard about their beer, and seeing way too many people swilling Bud Lights (at a freakin brewery! Come on!). And a bad date, but that's beside the point... I arrived at about 6:30 on Friday, so of course there was a wait. Overall, I waited about 35-40 minutes in their crowded lobby. They had tvs with the wait list on it, so that was somewhat helpful. Can't really be mad about the wait on a busy dinner time, though. They seemed to have call ahead seating too (which I didn't do). Once we were sat (right by a fireplace, ugh), we perused the beer list. We both got their new scotch ale, which was serviceable. Much lighter than other scotch ales I have had. The server knew literally nothing about the beer when I asked what it is like, after she suggested I get it- how does that make any sense? She literally read off the menu insert describing the beer! She mentioned she is 20 and can't drink it, but I still have a reasonable expectation that my server will be informed on the products they are selling, especially beer at a brewery. I did have a bit of a prejuidice to the beer, knowing that Granite City is a chain and they get their wort shipped in from out of state (read: basically, not all the brewing is done on site. Kind of Hamburger Helper-ing the beer). At any rate, I also have an expectation that even in a brewery that isn't exactly micro, that their own beer will be the focus. Not the case here. Macros abound. It's just sad, but that's my [beer snob] opinion I guess. The food was decent, no complaints really. Odd presentation to my bruschetta salad, but it was good and the dressing seemed homemade. The menu was almost overwhelmingly expansive, so it should be simple to find something that will appeal to anyone in your group. Price point isn't too high for the area. Seemed like they had a decent happy hour, I would probably only go back for that.
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Alexis S.
11-2014 yay they changed their brunch back!! Love their lemon shandy beer too!! 4-10-14 they changed their brunch to an la carte menu which isn't really brunch:( boo!! Great brunch! I don't eat here for dinner, but I love love their Sunday brunch! They have tons of food. Last time I went, I could not stop eating. My fave is the prime rib, french toast, two types of hash browns, salads, biscuits 'n gravy, and shandy beer. The decor is nice and the servers are always attentive. Uhmm watch out for their slippery napkins always trying to hang out on the floor:( I'm surprised their yelp ratings aren't better since they are always packed.
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Kari B.
This is one of my favorite go to places. We will often times go for drinks and appetizers, which is especially a good deal during happy hour. The spinach artichoke dip and idaho nachos are favorites, and I was a bit disappointed last time I went that the chicken caesar chalupa was no longer on the menu. Great food, drinks, and service, and one of my favorite places to go for evening drinks and apps.
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Crystal L.
The buffalo wings were great. Perfect. However. My only gripe was that they took forever to bring them out. The Manager bought them out. They didn't comp our drinks or anything. As for the main food. it was awful and bland. It's clear there's no top chef in the back. I was served a dry baked potato with nothing on it. I had to ask for butter! The beer was awful. This is no Kuhnhenn's. Finally we called ahead to be seated at a table. 30 minutes of waiting time and they a sit us in the bar. You don't need to put your name down for the bar!!
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Liv R.
I am a little partial to this place...I am here 5 or 6 times a week. The food is great, the drinks are good and the bar staff is awesome, you must sit at the bar. They have the hottest bar staff in the Big Beaver area, hands down. Also, GCFB just won Taste of Troy 2014 peoples choice AND critics choice award! You should definitely check it out...and maybe come visit me at the bar! (Hahahaha) And for all the staff who reads this- you may laugh out loud now:)
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Tracy W.
What a GREAT place! I ate at one of these while on business in Ft Wayne, IN. This is not your avg chain restaurant. They are slowly expanding and would advise anyone to check them out. They make everything from scratch and the taste prove it. Great food. We ate here on a long weekend get away. We had the flatbread pizza and adult Mac and Cheese. Both awesome. We also tried the pretzels and cheese which were the best anywhere. Great beer selection. If you like to try different beers get the sampler. 8 different micro brews. I was surprised by my favorite. The staff was some of these Best and I travel quite a bit. Service wise this place gets a 10+. We had 6 different staff members to our table for food, drinks and follow up and all were so friendly and helpful. Jeremy our waiter was great. Highly recommend and hope to see you in our area of Ohio soon.
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Tara L.
I had seen this place being built many months back, and would always remark to Husband that they are building it really quickly! Never heard of this place before, but after noticing their big GRAND OPENING signage, I had to read up about it. Should have known, another franchise. While I don't mind eating a franchise establishments, I find that there are not a lot that are memorable. Large menus with an extensive list of drinks and desserts often overwhelm me because quality can suffer with a huge menu, but Husband and I decided to try it out. First off, getting into the place is a bit awkward, as you have to enter through Ruth's Chris Steakhouse to get to it. They offer valet, but there are plenty of spots for you to park yourself. We arrived around 7pm on a Saturday. There were a lot of people waiting, and it seemed like there would be a long wait, but we only had to wait 20 minutes. Not bad. During that time, we sampled some of their flatbreads (the tomato basil mozzarella flatbread, and BBQ Chicken flatbread). I thought it was a nice touch to bring them out for the waiting patrons; just a small touch of hospitality goes a long way. Since we enjoyed the BBQ Chicken flatbread ($10.95), we decided to order that for our meal. After much deliberation, we added their GC Walleye Dinner ($15.95) and a cup of their Cheese Soup ($4). The soup had a silky smooth texture and a good balance in cream and cheese, but for the price, the cup was too small. I'd order the bowl next time to share. Our Walleye dinner and flatbread arrived at the same time, and were very large portions! The Walleye was coated with bread crumbs and deep fried nicely. It looked dense, but when cut into, it was moist, flaky, and piping hot. Seasoned well, it was served with mediocre and watery cole slow and boring garlic mashed potatoes with chopped scallions. At least for the $15.95 price, the 8 oz. piece fish was fresh and cooked really well. The BBQ Chicken flatbread was tasty, and a large portion. Price was justifiable, and I liked the fact that they make the actual flabread crust in house and it's the thin without being too flimsy. the ratio of toppings to sauce was good too. The combination of provolone, cheddar, and mozzarella cheese lightly sprinkled over the top was a nice salty after tone to the chicken and red onions. Husband had a 20 oz. glass of Wag's American Wheat, and he enjoyed it. I'm allergic to most beers, so I'm taking his word for it. :) We didn't bother getting dessert because nothing looked all that special, and it was overpriced. The place is large and has indoor and outdoor seating, but it is LOUD. Our waitress was nice, but aloof. I'd say that this place is good to come with friends, and if you are craving carbs late at night. They are open until 1am on some nights, so check this place out and try their flatbreads! That's probably what I'd come back for. :)
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Sharon B.
I had lunch and the staff is very friendly . The atmosphere is inviting . I ordered the Salmon Oscar ,I ordered it medium and it was a little over done ,asparagus was also over cooked . The flavor of the dish was good ,but not exciting . Not sure I would order again. I will go back and try something else .
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Arianne P.
A few more unique items to the menu or specials and they'd be knocking it out of the park. The trio fish tacos are yummy, love the Chop Chicken Salad, enough to share and flavor of the Italian dressing is well seasoned. I do like a little blue cheese crumble on top and waitress was good to bring it. Lunch break on work so no alcohol for me. Ambiance is cozy and warm feeling, the servers have all been great. I do love the Peppercorn Blue Cheese Burger, with bacon! I think they hit the balance of not over kill on the blue cheese so it works. Really a fan of that burger! Their waffle fries and regular fries are seasoned just right, not dry, crispy but not crunchy and yummy. Convenient place to meet friends, family or colleagues. It can be loud at times and that is hard when I want to connect with someone. I have ventured on the specials at times and been disappointed. I feel like there is a signature treasure of a dish just waiting to happen at this place. Oh the flat bread maple bacon thing, can't remember the name but a coworker ordered and I ate the toppings was very YUMMY! It's just missing that something to make it awesome.
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John K.
Thought it was OK. Typical chain along BigBeaver but it wont piss you off like Fridays(douche central/ barely edible food) or Ocean Prime(uptight crappy service, add on for everything, shoot money out yer butt). Typical brewery, didn't really have anything outstanding. Decent prices, interesting menu, warm ambiance, open kitchen, open floor plan, clean bathrooms, not too busy. Service was downright outstanding....server seemed to be drinking the corporate kool aid opposed to being genuine (definitely recommend the most expensive specials, "everything" is great, etc. but that is me just being a picky chumpstain.) The entree salads were great (except the truly bland caesar....no anchovies, fresh pepper or cheese offered) My french dip (I think they call it something uppity.....prime rib something?) was decent. I thought it was just ok when I started but I increasingly became impressed the more I mowed my sandwich. Super skinny tasty fries. My lunch mate dug his root beer, never got an answer if they brew it there or not. Overall very good for a BigBeaver lunch during the week
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Joel D.
Gross beers, bland bland bland food. This is a horrible chain incarnation of the brewpub. The aesthetics are nice and service was good but the food and beer were absolutely terrible. To me it was the epitome of the dumbed down middle america chain restaurants.
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Pete D.
A good place to have fun especially if you show up at "Happy Hour" Good prices on the drinks and select in- house beer. The shrimp appetizer is very nice if you like spicy. The Shrimp are large and I think the count is eight, everything was good. My server did a great job of keep our glass full and our table clean. It wasn't that busy at 3:30 but all in all the place was fun and great food! A good place to meet friends and customers. So, if you're looking for a new place to hang, eat drink and have some fun this is a good as most and better then some.
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Keith O.
@gcfb Went to meet some friends and when they canceled last minute (30 mins late) Granite City bought me lunch! I knew I picked right spot! Been here twice and have exceptional service both times.
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Jon G.
Despite its name, Granite City is a restaurant and not an actual town compiled entirely of Granite. It isn't fooling anyone since the structure is mostly brick and mortar, but I digress. Granite City specializes in american food from pastas, pizza and burgers and home brewed beer (again not granite). I enjoyed their unique beer menu concept as they take five standard beers and mix them in different fashions for a more expansive menu. I picked a beer randomly and it turned out to be great. If you are less adventurous, they also have bottle beers like Bud Light. The Granite City menu was huge. In fact, it was almost too much. I sat there for a while and didn't know what to get. Ended up ordering a turkey burger that was about $10. With my beer it was about $15. The beers can be expensive if you aren't used to microbrews, but you can join their club for $15 and get a dollar off each time, plus a free beer the first time and some other perks. Back to the food: it was good. They bring warm bread to your table which is awesome, because, YAY CARBS! The burgers are made strategically to taste better than the useless crap you get at Applebees. They also give many options for side dishes so you don't die by ordering deep fried french fried fries. I ordered mashed potatoes and they were both redskin and delicious. The other thing that was delicious were the Korean tacos. My girlfriend let me eat some of hers and I think I will get that next time. A good go-to for people who like tacos, or sounding like they are cultured by eating Korean food. Anyway, this place gets busy on the weekends. We got there at 5 p.m. and got one of the last tables. You should try the same - or don't. I don't want to force you to do something you don't want.
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Michelle N.
Meh..food is okay but kinda pricey, service is just okay, place is kind of loud (but it doesn't bother me). We ordered: 1. Nacho fries: sounds like a great idea (waffle fries + sour cream + onions + cheese + bacon) but terrible in practice. Do not get..it could seriously be 2 people's meals BUT the cheese is hard AND bacon bits are so small, you won't taste them. So unimpressed. 2. Cajun pasta: bf liked it a LOT, which is prolly the only reason we'll ever come back here. 3. Crispy shrimp tacos: I really enjoyed this BUT in all honesty, it tastes like a regular shrimp taco. There's nothing particularly special about it, but it'll do the job when I need my taco fix. 2 stars. It's not bad, but it's not good, either.. just "meh". ps: Make sure you call & place your name on their list in advance, otherwise you'll have to wait for-freaken-ever.
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Tom C.
I was excited to try this place for the first time. The decor and atmosphere are enjoyable. We checked in at the hostess stand and they said we could seat ourselves in the bar area. So we found an empty booth , of which there were many, because it was 5:30 on a Monday night. We waited a few minutes and a server came by and very snidely asked if we had stopped at the hostess stand because we shouldn't be sitting there. I said we had and repeated what the hostess had told us.The server told me I was wrong and we needed to move. Ok, fine the place was mostly empty so we walked 10 feet away and found two seats at the bar. It took several minutes until a bartender acknowledged us and then the service after then was quite good. The happy hour menu is fairly extensive with good drink specials but the food was underwhelming. We had the artichoke dip and the pepperoni flatbread. It was an ok experience but I won't rush back.
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Jason P.
When I was there, I was one of 3 total bar guests. The other two were most likely regulars, judging by the bartenders spending so much time talking to them. There were 2 bartenders on. I was promptly greeted, given the beer I ordered, and then ignored for the next 20 minutes. My menu was closed, I was halfway thru my beer. I was only sitting a few seats done from the other two gentlemen. The two bartenders never even looked my way. I suppose I could have waved, or cleared my throat. But it's not my job to get their attention. It's not like they were busy and just hadn't checked on me. They were flat out ignoring me. I checked my tab. It was printed at 3:10. I got up and left at 3:30, after throwing some cash on the bar to cover the bill. I decided to go somewhere else for my burger.
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Rod R.
1st visit. the place is beautiful. it is loud here, and the music was a little louder than I like for table conversation. we sat at a high top in the bar and watched the Tigers choke again..good place to watch a game with plenty of TV. it was after 9pm so we ordered a beer and a couple of flatbreads and the cheddar ale soup. nice 9-close drink and appetizer menu for less. unfortunately, our service was slow to absent from start to finish. cheddar ale soup was hot and delicious. flat breads are nice and light and quite large but not overwhelmingly filling, bacon has great flavor. The Norther beer was average imo. would be nice to have an Amber offering on the beer list. I would've tried a Pale Ale had service been faster. also have Double IPA. I wasn't feeling hoppy. I'd be happy to try again sometime. they have a nice looking menu. we were approached by the manager after dining, and he provided a gift card to us for another try someday..could be 4 or more stars I'd say.
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Doug B.
The chicken Marsala was good. The beer sampler was hit or miss, but the descriptions by our server were dead on. Service was a bit slow.
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Vince S.
First and most importantly: The beer is abhorrent. Nothing good to be said about it. The "1000th Barrel Double IPA" was really not up to my expectations. The best beer of the bunch was the wheat. The food: We started with a spinach dip. Really really excellent. I wish it can with chips instead of dried breadsticks, but it was really tasty none-the-less. I had the filet with a crab hollandaise. Void to a perfect medium rare. The sauce was excellent. The steak was flavorful. It came with a house hashbrown, DO NOT SUB THIS OUT. it was awesomely cheesy. I also got a side of Mac n' Cheese. Stay away from that. When it comes to Mac n' cheese, I'm a simple man. There was just too much stuff on this. One thing I liked was the quality of our service. Our waitress (despite not knowing a thing about beer) was prompt and courteous. Also, they scored big points for having the owner walking around during dinner. He was really friendly and asked for or opinion on the beer. Overall it was a bit pricey I would go again.
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Steven B.
Our family has been here a few times because it is very close to our house. The fettuccine Alfredo is great and so is the root beer. A little bit pricey but is worth the money. You shouldn't go way out of your way for this place, but it is a good stop if you are in the area.
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Jenny K.
My family and I came here for my birthday dinner. They don't take reservations but they have a "call ahead" list that gives you precedence over the walk-in patrons. There is only one entrance to the restaurant... BEWARE! If you miss it, it's a pain to do a turn around near the I-75 entrance ramps. As you drive in, there is a seemingly large parking lot for you to park anywhere. However, each building has reserved parking that is barricaded or has a sign that reads "no restaurant parking". After finally getting situated, we walked past a nice outdoor seating area. We were greeted and seated promptly when we walked in. Our waiter was already at the table ready to take our drink orders. I got a Dirty Martini with Bleu cheese stuffed olives. It came out after a few minutes and tasted great. My hubby ordered the white ale and enjoyed it also. I ordered a Caesar salad to start, which was pretty standard. It took a while for our dinner to come out which was rather disappointing. I've never been somewhere where every table around us that was seated after us received their food first. After 45 minutes, I asked our waiter when our food was coming out. He ran back with 2 other wait staff and our food was served within minutes...cold. This was upsetting for us, but we ate it anyway as we were starving at that point. I tried the fish tacos, which were spicy and delicious...and why this review has an extra star. My Salmon Oscar was cold and bland. I would've rather had my sister's tacos. The restaurant is loud and hard to hear the people you're dining with. It is more appropriate for happy hour or a quick dinner before going out to the bar. There are a few pros and a few cons. I'd probably come back for drinks, but not for food.
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Jennifer J.
You know... I like this place! It has a couple of things going for it that I just feel very satisfied with. It is that kind of place that you feel like going to for a late lunch, early dinner on a Sunday when it is kind of rainy out, and you just want something familiar and warm. You don't have to dress up... you don't have to think to hard about the menu, and for us, well it is very close to home. The staff is very nice, it seems clean and well kept - the lighting is not too dark, not too bright. It is not too quiet nor is it noisy... They have a very impressive looking bar, but I am not a bar person, so my husband and I just grab a comfy booth or table. I hear from many that the beer is not the greatest, but no loss for me - that is not why I would choose go there. The food... well, it isn't a "food experience," but there is something for everyone on that menu. I rather like their waffle fry nachos... I think they are called Idaho Nachos or something like that. They are yummy! You could also choose to get them with home made potato chips instead of waffle fries, but I really just love the waffle fries. Good comfort food. Makes me smile thinking about them. My husband giggles sometimes when he asks me what I would like to eat, and I tell him "Those Granite City Nachos." They have a killer iron skillet chocolate chip cookie with butterscotch. Great to share with someone. This place is great to cap off whatever kind of night you had with just desert. It is by no means a notable food destination. There is nothing really "authentic" about it... but it is a very comfortably "good" bite to grab.
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Matthew P.
Weird, I did a review on this three months ago but it must have failed to post. I threw an going away party for a friend on Friday night back then. I did a call ahead 5 minutes after they opened, and was told they were pretty much already booked. They don't want to sour people who will walk in with a 2 hour wait, so they limit the # of call ahead parties on busy nights. I did a 5 pm for 15 so they took it being earlier in the night. The service was ok. The hostess didn't greet me upon arrival, even though there were two and no one was waiting or being sat at the moment. We had two servers due to party size, which was nice. We drank a bunch, which was all good. Food wise we must have ate like 12 flat breads, and all of them were amazing. The maple bacon flat bread was my favorite. Later in the night I had the Granite City Ruben and I wanted to marry it. It was 1/2 corned beef, 1/2 pastrami, with perfectly grilled rye. Place is EXTREMELY loud as it's just one giant room. The floor is a death trap being so slippery, but maybe that has been fixed.
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Scott M.
Decent layout. Loud atmosphere but you can still have a convo with your dinner guest/group. We arrived around 7:15pm and were seated right away. We sat at a tall table near the bar. I wouldn't say this is a place for kids. But surprisingly, people were bringing babies, toddlers, ECT. Justin was our server & he was polite, personable, and professional. I ordered the Fish N Chips and The Wife ordered the BGT (bacon, tomato, guacamole sandwich) We also ordered the French onion soup & a side salad. The soup was GREAT according to The Wife. Both dinners were pretty good. We did notice an usual amount of dishes, glasses, ECT being dropped around the restaurant at different times. Also, we had servers come to our table 3 different times asking if the item they brought out was for us. 1st- plate of hot wings, 2nd 3 beers, 3rd some kind of wraps that looked good enough for me to say, "Yep, that's us." Overall, I'd return here. I can overlook minor stuff. Good food & professional staff are a must for us and this place has it.
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Scott G.
This restaurant has done very well since it opened, but I can't get overly excited about it. Have a friend that enjoys going there, so been three times, but don't find the food very memorable. It's not bad in that I'd never go back, but it wouldn't be the first place I'd go. It's always packed, even hard to find a spot at the bar. The beer selection is good but it's local brews. I've had the flatbreads and the fish tacos, both were decent. If you don't mind a lot of noise and like to people watch, guess it would be a good spot. Lots of TVs for sports too. Seems to be the "in" spot in Troy aside from Kona and Ocean Prime. Wonder how it will do when Bonefish opens later this month.
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Jane V.
I really enjoy coming here for happy hours. I always order the flatbreads along with my drinks. Today i ordered the prosciutto caprese salad and i loved it!! It was lite and tasty!
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Laura E.
Great atmosphere! Amazing food! Ordered the mussels for an app and the pepperoni pizza for an entree. Can't wait to go back again.
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Jaccob D.
Great food, great service, friendly staff. We live in Birmingham and go here multiple times a month. They have "Call-Ahead" seating which works out when they have longer wait times. They have great daily specials on appetizers! I really like the main bar area and patio areas for seating because usually when we go there's some sporting event and they always have it on the one of their many TVs. Highly recommend the flat breads!
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Eric D.
London Broil was delicious. Meghan was great at the Bar.I don't understand all of the hate for this place. Troy is known for it's share of snobs, but come on people this place is really good.
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MICHELLE F.
We love to sit in the open room behind the bar, especially for tigers games. The staff is always great and we always call ahead for seating are seated quickly. Great happy hour and appetizers.
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Rachel O.
Are little overpriced. The beer is pretty good. I went in for an early Saturday night dinner at 4pm with my husband. They had Happy Hour till 5 so we ordered a Bock and a Stout. The Bock was average. The Stout tasted very thin. Mix the Stout and the Bock together for a pretty good beer. For an appetizer, we had pretzels and cheese. The pretzel sticks were very good. The cheese dip was just average. For dinner I ordered the Korean Tacos. They were very good. I expected spicier than sweeter. They were pretty sweet. My husband ordered the Adult Mac and Cheese. It was like an Alfredo than a Mac and cheese with very little bacon. We won't ever order it again. The service was paced naturally. We were not rushed at the time of day we went in. Overall, a pleasant experience. Three Stars because they quality of the food and beer does not reflect the prices. We won't be back. It's like they had a great menu-writer with no chef to back up the quality.
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Chris M.
We went to Granite City for the 3rd time last week. As always the food and beer/drinks were delicious! The soups are wonderful...our favorites are the Cheesy Chicken Tortilla on Thursdays and the Tomato Basil on Wednesdays. Thought their Northern Cheddar and Ale lacked seasoning when I had it on my first visit. We love the Bedda Chedda Bacon Burger and the Cuban sandwich is always great too. There are tons of other tasty looking choices as well. The service on our first 2 visits were great. Last week, it left a little to be desired. 5 minutes to be approached for a drink order is too long. Took another 5 to get the drinks and place our order. After that, it got better and everything was fine. I just think a quick "Welcome, I'll be right back to take your drink order" is required rather than just being ignored if the staff is busy. Regardless, I highly recommned Granite City! Great Happy Hour specials and wonderful food and drink! Go there today!!
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Jim I.
I have been to GC several times. The fist visit was the best, shortly after they first opened. We had a wedge salad, filet and their signature potatoes. It was incredible . Cooked perfectly. There is a high priced steak house across the parking lot that this steak could have been served in. I recommended this place to 4 co-workers and they all loved it. As time went on, they offered brunch, which was a buffet . What was there was good, including their signature potatoes, but no vegetables anywhere. The last time we went for brunch, they eliminated the buffet, and had brunch from the menu. Not my idea of brunch. Another trip we order the filet, but no signature potatoes or wedge salad on the menu. However, they said I could have the potatoes if I wanted. They even gave me the recipe for them. I was confused however. If these are your signature potatoes, why aren't they on the menu? Anyway, the last time we went, they overcooked my filet, and loaded it with pepper. As it has never been on it before, I don't know if the menu says it was supposed to be there or not. But it was on my wife's as well, so they must have changed it. I don't like peppered steak. My concern is where this is heading. I have a feeling that sooner or later they will change things so much from what I liked to what I don't like that I won't come back.
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Katie J.
The first time I went here was to get dinner with my boyfriend on a Friday night. It was very busy and I actually felt underdressed which is strange for me because I'm always too dressed up for almost any occasion. The food was pretty good. I ordered a buffalo chicken wrap which is pretty much my go to thing where it's offered. It's pretty hard to mess up but it was good regardless. I do wish they had more of a beer selection but the one I tried was very good. On my second visit out with a girlfriend for drinks the bartender was amazing. I think her name may have been Brandy but I'm not sure. She was hooking us up all night. It was apparently "happy hour" until 1 am or at least that was when the specials were being offer until. We tried the skinny margaritas and skinny long islands as well as a variety of mixed shots. Everything was perfect and the prices during this time were great also. I want to say it was 4.50 for the drinks and 5 for the shots (which she made enough for two so it was like two shots for 5). The service was much better at the bar than at the table and overall I had a better experience with my friend than the dinner date with my boyfriend. Especially since I was dressed more appropriately this time. ;) I'm dying to go back and check out brunch!
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Erika M.
I've been here twice. Granite City is excellent in every way imaginable. The atmosphere, service, and food are sublime. The first time dining here I had fish tacos per recommendation of my friend, loved them. Recently I went there with my husband. We each had beer (Chocolate Stout and Shandy), split the Idaho Nachos (out of this world delicious!) I had Cajun Pasta and he had Buffalo Chicken Flatbread. We were so so pleased. I can't wait to come back again!
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Rebecca C.
Nice place, comfortable outdoor seating, pretty good food. I had the salmon Oscar, hubby had the shrimp taco trio. We started with the Idaho nachos which were wonderful and could've been a meal on their own. We also had a few drinks. For a brewery I was not impressed with their selections. At best there were maybe 6 beer options and a few more hybrid options. I ordered a watermelon martini which tasted more like cranberry juice and nothing like watermelon however it was part of the happy hour special ($5). Overall i'd try it again but for a cheap cocktail and the Idaho nachos!
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Annie G.
Visiting from NYC and told my friend I wanted to check this place out . Food was good but the service was horrendous. Literally sat for 45 minutes with empty drinks, wanted more bread for spin dip and wanted to order dinner. Michelle our server never came by to see how everything was or ask if we wanted a drink. If u come here sit at the bar. If not you will be here for 3 hours drinking 1 beer.app.dinner. Horrible service
Ok food, ok beer. It was a friend of a friend's birthday and they kept cutting people off after like 2 drinks. And the waitress was telling us that we couldn't order drinks from the bar, just her, but it was weird because the bar was right behind us and some of us were sitting there. I wouldn't come here again.
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Adrian K.
Have come here multiple times. Food as always was above average. Beers are great. Will be back for sure.
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Kristin D.
I came here last night with a girlfriend in town for business to grab a bite to eat and catch up. I will say the ambiance is nice, relaxing, and a good place to catch up. HOWEVER, this particular review is for the food. I don't know if I ordered the wrong thing but I left feeling bummed because I could have made something better at home. I ordered the Cuban sandwich and my friend the bacon cheeseburger. Ordering a Cuban I was expecting juicy pork, salty ham, melted swiss, and an abundance of pickles and mustard PRESSED together into a vortex of deliciousness. What I got was thick bread (unpressed, grilled, or heated in any way shape or form) that had a tiny squirt of mustard on one side, dry pulled pork, 1 paper thin slice of pickle and semi melted cheese. The sandwich was very dry and sad. Oh so sad. Whomp. Whomp. I noticed that when my friends burger arrived the mountain of shredded cheese on top of it was barely melted. Blah. They seem to have a lot of things on the menu but based on what we ordered- I'm not a fan. I don't see myself making the trek to come back when there are better local breweries out there with delicious food.
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Kamran B.
What: Trendy, tucked-away on Big Beaver Road. Enjoy a lager, pale ale, bock, or stout. When: Happy Hour, Dinner, or Game-time at the Bar. Sit outside at night near the firepit with that beautiful girlfriend. Must: Northern Cheddar and Ale Soup with the Grilled Asian Chicken Salad. Pair with a Northern Pale Ale. Entree? Definitely the Grilled Salmon Oscar. #RajivRecommends80% #DetroitCity #FoodReviews
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Matthew P.
The food is good! Service can be sketchy, valet is pointless! Who cant drive a stick? These guys! Management ok, it could be soo much better!
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Kristen W.
Offering valet at a brewery is kind of odd to me but I let them park my car anyways because I felt bad when they told me they only work on tips. My significant other and I were handed a buzzer. We were told it would be a 15 minute wait. No biggie, but when groups of three and four kept getting seated in front of us, it became a problem. I would have sat at the bar, but it's tiny and not much room. We started off with drinks, but were confused when only 2/8 beers that were on the menu were actually available for the season even though it doesn't specify that. The waitress was rude, and instead of explaining that decided to argue with us. I would have to agree with everyone else, this place is extremely loud! I'm thankful we got the nachos for an appetizer, because that's really the only thing that saved this experience.
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Adrienne D.
I like the place The interior was nice and updated. Their beers and adult mac and cheese are both great. The place always seems pretty busy. Even on a Monday night. Wait staff needs improvement! The first time I came here, we watched waiters/waitresses attempt to give food to the wrong tables numerous times. They need a different system. The second time, the waitress seemed overwhelmed with her tables. The pizzas are too dry.
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Jerome O.
With the understanding that Granite City has barely been open to the public for a week, I know I'll need to review their service and food again in about 6 months or so because they're still in that "very attentive, impress the customers, get repeat business" mode. As such, the service was excellent, and given that it was Mother's Day, the staffing was almost overpopulated with servers and support everywhere. I am a craft beer guy. I have the requisite map where I pin all the microbreweries and brewpubs that I visit around the country. I own t-shirts, glasses, mugs, and other souvenirs from breweries that have particularly impressed me. I've traveled for beer. Granite City -- being a chain -- plays it safe. Their five beers are of the standard styles, and nothing really strays from the norm or takes any risks. The Sampler Platter is a tray of eight 3-oz. glasses with which you can sample all of their beers: the five standard pulls and three blends. Not bad for $4. Northern Light is the required light American lager, meant for the Bud-Miller-Coors crowd. Pale straw yellow, light to non-existent lacing, and that ubiquitous banana aroma & flavor that's common to the corn/rice adjunct beer. In plain language, it's a step above Bud-Miller-Coors but otherwise very light and airy in flavor, texture, and presence. Little to no lingering aftereffect or taste, and just vanished after each sip. Broadaxe Stout is where I'll probably get drawn and quartered by many beer drinkers. I. LOATHE. GUINNESS. I think it's the crappiest stout in the world and meant to parlay a sort of worldliness when one is seen drinking one, without having to take any risks. It's the Budweiser of stouts. Murphy's Irish Stout is slightly better than Guinness because Murphy's actually has SOME body, SOME flavor, and SOME texture in comparison. Broadaxe is closer to Murphy's. Not my favorite of stouts, but certainly not as horrifying a waste of space and time as Guinness. The other three -- Wag's Wheat, Brother Benedict's Bock, & Duke of Wellington IPA -- are pretty standard for their styles. Nothing really sets them apart from other micros or commercial beers. Just different names & labels for the wheat, red, and IPA entries. The other beers they offer are actually blends of their standards. Unfortunately, they seem to rely on Northern Light as their "mixer," which means just a watered-down version of the base beer since the Northern Light has little to no flavor or body of its own to stand up to the other beers. Two Pull, the Black & Tan, and the Admiral all taste like just lighter, thinner, waterier versions because of the Northern Light, so I'm not a fan of their mixes; it was almost insulting to drink those. All in all, the beers are meant to appeal to a broad public base that may be interested in craft beers, but aren't quite as ready to make the leap into the craft-beer pool with both feet. Couple that with the full bar that serves wine & liquor, and we essentially have an upscale restaurant chain that makes its own in-house beer products. The food appears to be good, though the recipes seem to revolve around clever pre-mixes than fresh/home-made. Not terrible, but not "oh my gawd I hafta eat HEEER!!!!" Finally, the entrance. Oh, the entrance! GC is built on a pad site in the parking lot of the Top of Troy building. The property has no other signs indicating GC's existence along east-bound Big Beaver Rd. so when you see the building, it's too late. The true entrance is about 500 feet BEFORE the building, on Troy Center Drive, into the Top of Troy's parking lot. I imagine that, like the other high-end establishments in Troy along Big Beaver, parking might become a nightmare on a Friday evening when all the local businesspeople get out of the office and decide to tie on a buzz. GC is going to play to the middle crowd. With its likely clientele consisting more of the regular person who wants to be seen drinking microbrewed beers for appearance's sake, beer afficionados may find the atmosphere grating and maybe even patronizing. Nearby Black Lotus Brewing is superior in the true microbrewery experience. GC is really more of a restaurant with a "brewery" facade. I may stop by on occasion if I'm in the area, but I'm not going to go out of my way specifically to make an evening at Granite City.
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Kelly S.
The restaurant had only been open a few days when mom and I decided to try it out. This restaurant is an excellent addition to the Troy, MI area. The other restaurants in the area now have some serious competition. One problem is the location. If you are on 16 mile (Big Beaver) and heading East you will think you can enter off of 16 mile and will find yourself either entering the I75 freeway or continuing on down 16 mile. You have to enter at a light that takes you to a business complex, make a left into the complex and then drive a bit ways back to get to the restaurant. The restaurant has a brewery inside. I don't like beer but was offered a sample. I really appreciate being able to sample the beer vs paying for a large mug knowing I wouldn't drink half of it. For people who love beer you must go here. In addition to the wonderful beer selection there is a wide variety of drinks offered. Mom ordered a 'flying monkey' and loved it. The atmosphere inside is hip/cool/professional-fun. There is red and brown tile on the walls, ample and comfortable seating. The lighting is gorgeous and the brewery is pretty to look at. I ordered the salad and soup combination. The waiter recommended beer-cheese soup so I had that. It was very interesting to taste a cheese soup that had a hint of beer taste; I liked it. The Asian salad was crisp, fresh and delicious.
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Ashley H.
I've been here twice so far. Once on their opening night and then this past weekend. I thought my first experience was much better, but maybe because they had extra help for their opening day. Our service the second time wasn't the greatest and it seemed like our server either didn't know a lot about beer or doesn't know how to suggestive sell to customers. My friend and I ordered the IPA right away but my fiance said he wanted to wait to try ours before ordering. Not at any point did she offer the sampler (only $4!) or ask him what styles he enjoys and suggest a beer to try. Someone else delivered our beer and then our server never came back around and asked him what he had decided. He just decided not to order anything and stuck with water. I think their beer is only okay. I'm a Michigan beer snob and find their beers to be safe, run-of-the-mill varieties. But then I didn't think those even tasted that good. They're drinkable, don't get me wrong, but I won't be taking any growlers home from here. What I drink with dinner here is enough of their beer for me. Maybe it's their brewing process--started at their headquarters then shipped to the restaurant and fermented there--that makes it taste only so-so. Their food was pretty good. I especially like their flat bread pizzas and lucky for me they're on special during happy hour. I know this place will be all hip and cool because of its Big Beaver corridor location, but seriously people, go support a Michigan brewery instead.
(3)
Johnny W.
We love this place. It's very "Troy," so that's why I reserved my 5th star as we're not huge fans of the feel of the snobby suburb, but if you can stomach dining with those pretending to be wealthy, the food and the happy hour prices here are really really great. We have never been disappointed. Try the flatbreads for sure, the soft pretzels, and the burgers. The portions are always big enough for two (seriously, the salads and pastas are two full meals), and honestly everything we've tried we've liked. Recommended.
(4)
Emily L.
Eh, it's OK. The atmosphere is decent and the servers are nice, but the food and beers are not great (although I do like to get the beer sampler). Traveling eastbound on Big Beaver, you will need to turn right at the last traffic light right before the I-75 southbound ramp. Once you turn into that driveway, you can turn left into the Granite City parking lot and then drive around the valet. (Not sure why they have valet, but OK...) So, the beer. The lager and wheat are pretty flavorless in a Bud/Coors/Miller/etc. kind of way. The IPA, bock, and stout are better. Like I said earlier, I like to get the beer sampler. It's more entertaining, I guess, and the price is right. They give you 8 samples for $5-ish (I forget the exact cost). In addition to the five beers (lager, wheat, IPA, bock, stout), the sampler also includes some "brew mixers" - they mix the lager and bock, and the lager and IPA, and then one other one. I think one time it was a shandy, so they mixed the lager with lemonade. As for the food, I've tried: - Idaho nachos ("Waffle cut fries topped with colby jack cheese, bacon, tomatoes, sour cream and green onions") - these were OK, but I got sick of them really quickly. I think it's because the cheese got cold and congealed in record speed, whereas the boyfriend says it's because he and I were the only people to tackle this monster-sized appetizer. He's kind of right... we were given a mountain of waffle fries, probably 4 large potatoes' worth, that would have been better suited for a group of 4-6 people. - Bleu peppercorn burger ("Our Angus beef burger seasoned with cracked black peppercorns and topped with melted cheddar cheese, smokehouse bacon, creamy bleu cheese dressing and crispy onion strings") - this burger was OK, a little overcooked. - Granite City reuben ("A half pound of thinly shaved corned beef and pastrami layered with fresh shredded cabbage slaw and Thousand Island dressing. Served on thick slices of grilled rye bread topped with melted swiss cheese and a dijon aioli") - this was fine, although I think they used margarine on the bread because it had a fake, cloying smell and taste that I did not like. - Greek salad ("Spring greens and romaine lettuce tossed with vinaigrette, cherry tomatoes, diced cucumbers, red onions, kalamata olives, feta, pepperoncini's, chick peas and fresh oregano") - I really enjoyed this salad. The greens were nice and fresh and did not include any iceberg. The veggies and feta were plentiful too. The salad ingredients were chopped on the smaller side (not as small as a chopped salad, but smaller than your usual Greek salad), making it easy to eat without a knife. Minor detail, but I thought it was nice. And, of course, the salad was tasty. Note that the salad comes to your table already dressed, so you'll have to ask if you want the dressing on the side.
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Chandra K.
We had great service. The other reviews imply it's hit or miss. Hit for me! Batch 1000 was great
(4)
Mark V.
Okay. So. I'm in Detroit for work and this place is down the street from where I'm staying, and I'm hungry, and I want a beer, and it's rainy and I'm in a crappy mood from flying all day....so...here goes. It looks like a big corporate place, but they don't have them out west. It was crowded, mostly with after work types having a beer and appetizers. My group of three was seated pretty quick and we got beers right away - I got the lager, my friends each got the IPAs - none of them were overwhelmingly great, but not bad. Our server was Alex and she was/is great - very attentive and helpful. The problem is, there's not much to work with on the menu; at the table we got salmon, mac&cheese, and a NY steak - the consensus? It was all "okay", nothing to write home about or warrant a return trip. Alex, however, gets bonus points for being a great server.
(3)
Carol S.
Finally got a chance to try this place and we were pleasantly surprised. They were packed when we got there, but we were seated immediately and they were very accomodating and friendly. The food was good although a bit pricey for what you get. I got the Fish Tacos, which were good but dry; guac, sour cream or some salsa would help. My husband got the Bison Burger on a tasty pretzel roll which got a big thumbs up. The menu is very wide-ranging so there are plenty of things for all tastes. We tried the beer sampler, which was a bargain at $4.95--Eight small glasses of their different types of beer--fun to try them all. None were real standouts, but they weren't bad. The service was good, we got our food relatively quick & everyone was friendly. It was rather loud though, which we didn't mind, but not the place for a quiet romantic dinner. We'll definitely go back again.
(4)
Em M.
I had lunch here after passing up all the chains along Big Beaver and hoping this place had a little integrity. Nope. First, expect the servers to be hopelessly confused. I think ours had had a frontal lobotomy based on her lack of knowledge and the way she stared in silence at me, without blinking, with a weak grin. Their beer tastes like they really don't know what they're doing. If you pay anything more than the $3 happy hour price for it, you're a sucker. I ordered the fish tacos and they were covered in a sugary sauce in bland, Taco Bell quality tortillas. If I get charged $15 for three tacos, I expect you to make (exceedingly simple) tortillas from scratch. A four year old could do it. My friend had the salmon and said it was alright. It was an exceedingly small portion for the price. The service: sub-par, unless you're a large party and they know they'll get a big tip out of you based on quantity. We got passed up several times because we were just two people. Unless you're starving, avoid.
(2)
Melanie S.
Saturday night visit-busy, busy, busy and loud, loud and loud. Arrived at 6pm, had to wait a bit, seated in a booth. Service was quick and helpful. Had a burger and the side caesar. The side caesar was large and quite tasty. Friends had salmon on salad, side of soup, bruschetta, roast beef sandwich and green salad. Everyone was stuffed so no room for dessert. Many families with children. Not a place for conversation but a good place for a meal after shopping.
(3)
Randy S.
I have to be fair to this review and say that I walked into this "Brewery" already pissed off from getting a ticket crossing over Big Beaver Rd. Not the easiest place to get into. Walked in and sat at the bar. Waited patiently while the bartender chatted with what I assume were locals/regulars. I got the Double IPA. It was not poured correctly and was too cold to suit me. Not a bad taste but more on the order of a Scotch Ale. Definitely not as hopped as I had hoped. Ordered the chicken quesadilla. Also, not bad but pretty small. Next I tried the Pale Ale. It was OK but it was just lacking. Hard to explain but just not lots of taste. I would have given this place 3 STARS if it had ended there. I paid my for my meal and 1st drink and tipped about 35%. I paid cash for my 2nd beer. It was $3.25 (happy hour). When I got my change back the bartender just rounded up to $4.00 and never gave me my coin change back or even said a word. I was going to let it go but I just couldn't. When I asked her about it she politely said she did round up because she didn't have any change in her drawer. she asked if I really wanted my change and I said yes. She gave me my change and I put a $1 bill on the bar and started to walk out when the young man said to me "take the dollar. that's an insult". I asked him if a dollar tip was an insult for the beer and he said yes. WTF?!?! If my daughter or son ever said that to anyone I would be embarrassed at them. Forget that $5 tip for a total bill of $16.75 is about 30%. It's the point of this little punk thinking it's his f'ing business. Obviously regulars trying to "take up" for their bartender. Well done A-hole. I just won't come back and won't recommend to others. Summary: If you are wealthy or act wealthy you will benefit from the service. Sorry but I'm just a blue collar worker. Probably should have never gone in here. Beer: 3 stars Food: 3 stars Service: 3 stars Atmosphere: 1 star If you respond to this review please let me know if your a local.
(2)
Bob M.
I went here for dinner with my fiance and a friend. Overall, the experience and food were above average. I was a bit turned off that there was some controversy with the called ahead seating but that was sorted out and didn't seem to affect us getting seat. I would rate the food at about a 4 to 4.5 for the price. My main and our appetizer were very good. My french onion soup was good but not mind blowing. The key lime pie as a whole was just average and it was a very small piece for the price.
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Jack M.
Not very good
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Heather H.
We got in within 10 minutes on a Saturday night at 7pm. It's very busy! We had the Korean tacos and Bacon Tomato flat bread and both were really good. Service was good and very friendly. Beer was decent.
(4)
Shelby H.
The first time we tried to go was a total fail because we couldn't find a place a park. Literally, we could not find a single available parking space. It left me with a bad first impression, but my friends all encouraged me to go back and try it. We went on a Thursday night around 7 PM and there was a ten minute wait. Once we got a table, I ordered the beer sampler. I was a little surprised to hear that their white ale, which is their summer brew, is already almost sold out. Our waiter told us it might be our last chance to try it before it's gone. It just seems strange to completely run out of your summer brew in early July. The beer sampler came and it was all delicious. I like all kinds of beer, light and dark, but I'm not crazy about bitter brews. None of them were bitter to the point where I didn't like them. Their dark brew is made with chocolate and coffee and would make a great dessert drink. They have a large selection of mixed drinks on their menu, including some low cal options listed under a "skinny" section. I didn't try any of them, but they all looked good. Their food menu is also quite extensive. They have soups (french onion, a beer cheese soup, and a soup of the day), salads, steaks, chicken, and sandwiches. There were a lot of options that looked good. We ordered the spinach artichoke dip to start, which was a little greasy but still tasty. It had nice, big chunks of artichoke in it. For my entree, I ordered the bruschetta salad without blue cheese (I'm not a fan of blue cheese). It wasn't great. The bruschetta salad at Champps is way better. My boyfriend ordered a burger with fried onions and bacon on it. He said it was good but not spectacular. I didn't look at their dessert menu, but I saw wait staff serving desserts to other tables and they all looked really delish.
(4)
Shannon S.
Not bad....not bad! Tried the potatoe nacho appetizer...basically instead of nacho chips, there are waffle fries loaded with onions, cheese, tomatoe, etc.. It was pretty good, and we also tried a flat bread, it too was good. I'd like to head back and get dinner, and based on this experience, I'd say we'd be in for a nice treat! I can't wait to go back!
(3)
T L.
It's ok, nothing special, portions are on the small side and the chicken was over cooked, tasted like it had been cooked earlier and the reheated. Waiter was not that great, had to ask for water refills and waited a long time for our check only to hear an excuse about having to take the trash out and he smelled of smoke.
(1)
Karim D.
FOOD: Delicious, hearty portions of real meals. The presentation was nice, the flavor was superb and the price was decent (meaning it was exactly what I was expecting for the area.) BEER: The beers where not anything to write home about, most had that "watered-down efferevecentness" that you taste in beers that don't let flavors develop long enough. They hd a delicous scottish ale at the time that was amazing though, and that along with my delicious meal makes them deserve 4 stars! If only all their beers had the flavor development of that scottish ale I would give it 5 stars.
(4)
Chelsea A.
This is not the type of place I frequent, but I came here for a quick snack type situation after Somerset. The atmosphere is very clean, modern and warm. They are doing the stone, and reclaimed style wood thing here. I felt the booths had a lower end color scheme and feel, and perhaps something in gray as opposed to maroon would have enhanced the seating. Our server was friendly and prompt , and I felt that she had not been given so many tables that she neglected us, she checked back about very 7 minutes, and was visible most of the time between. There was a happy hour menu available and from it my friend and I chose the BBQ chicken flatbread pizza, and the tomato basil flatbread pizza. It took about 15 minutes to be delivered, and they came to the table super hot. The tomato basil pizza was covered in medium/thin sliced tomatoes, freshly chiffonaded basil, and cheeses- no sauce. The flat bread was extremely thin, very cracker-like. The tomatoes were pretty awesome, the firmness was exactly what you want from a fresh tomato, and they were perfectly sweet. Overall, quite tasty due to the super thin, very crunchy texture. The BBQ chicken pizza was also really good, lots of chicken, light sauce with a nice sweetness, and plenty of diced,raw, red onion. I would come here for the flatbread pizzas for sure. I would never consider this to be a dinner or lunch venue, but that is because I really enjoy small, intimate restaurants who provide their purveyor list. This restaurant is not using (unless it's not listed) any kind of local or organic ingredients, and that's fine with most people so don't let it stop you. While the chicken on the pizza was not listed as Miller Farms or Bell Evans, it was still juicy, tender and fresh tasting. This seems like an excellent spot for drinks and maybe some flatbread pizzas, I can't say I would eat an entree from this menu. Pluses: The lemons served with my Perrier were wedges, not slices. Thin sliced lemon is a garnish I dislike as it can't be squeezed. The ratio of toppings to cheese and crust surface was perfect, and each bite had the right amount of topping. Being a newer place, the building and surfaces felt clean and unused. You could come here wearing scrubby clothes, business attire or other and not feel out of place. Seems to be a free for all with the dress code Free valet!
(3)
Nha V.
Food is not bad. Their pizza is probably the best thing there. The appetizer, vodka mussels is good but not consistent each time. I heard great things about the beers but haven't tried. The food over all is decent and pricey. Very loud atmosphere & food takes a while to come out when they're busy... Expect 20-30 min wait.
(3)
Brendan N.
Ambiance is great. Comfortable seating, nice lighting, layout. Bathrooms and table area seemed very clean. Food was average. It was fine, but certainly not worth the money we paid for it. Had all the typical "high end American" you see around the area. Becoming cliche, flat bread pizzas, etc. Beer - This was the biggest disappointment. At a brewery, I only am curious in trying their own stuff, and it was awful. I sent the first one back as it made a Bud light sound more full of flavor. The only beer half decent was the double IPA which still I'd give only about a 6/10. If it's convenient, stop in for a quick beer (not Granite City) and sandwich, but don't go out of your way.
(2)
Kristen M.
Disappointing is an understatement. I would give it zero stars if I could but that clearly is not an option. We began our order with two appetizers, the "Idaho Fries" and the "Spinach Artichoke Dip" (the Happy Hour was still going on at the time so we figured we would try those two) big, big mistake. The fries were more like mushed potatoes - basically frozen fries that had been microwaved with some sort of combination of toppings that covered about 1/8th of the platter. The Spinach Artichoke Dip was everything but the claimed title...in simplest terms, it was a bowl of melted cheeses with some sort of water table crackers to dip with it or "Lavosh Chips" as the menu claims. Our entrees were then delivered, immediately after we received our appetizers, and from there the food just continued to go downhill. We both had ordered the "Bedda Chedda Burger" and I can't even come up with a suggestion for what this entree should really be called...all I can suggest is to not eat it. As a matter of fact, we couldn't even eat our burgers if we tried because they were just that atrocious. The burger patties were cooked to a complete charcoal grilled mess, if you want to eat something that tastes like the actual BBQ/grill itself, than this is it. The shredded cheese was piled on still cold and unmelted, the other condiments, such as the BBQ sauce and the bacon, I cannot even speak on because I was too busy trying to get over the taste of charcoal/burnt to a crisp burger patty that I had initially consumed with my first (and only) bite. After giving up on any attempts to try and choke down the food we decided to ask for our check and then, to much of our surprise, a man arrived at our table to inquire about our food. I am assuming he was something along the lines of the Manager or the General Manager but I couldn't even elaborate about this either because after inquiring about the food he never returned to our table. Since he had asked, we politely let him know that we were disappointed and that our plates were still full of food because we simply could not eat the burgers - that's how horribly well-done they were (mind you we ordered them to be cooked medium). He apologized, we said that it was fine and he claimed "well it's not okay to me" and let us know that he would like to fix it. We told him we weren't interested in eating anymore (Lord knows what they would have brought to the table on a second attempt) and he then claimed that he was going to take the burgers off of the bill. In reality all he did was take the burgers off of our table and then disappeared. Seconds after he had cleared our table and left, the waitress dropped off our bill (nothing was credited) and so we put in our payment and waited. After 20 minutes of waiting not only did we never see our waitress again but the man that appeared to be the manager also never returned. Needless to say we had received ALL of our "food" within our first 20 minutes of being there and in the last 20 minutes of being there, after the problems arose, everyone seemed to have just vanished. Thankfully we didn't need change for the bill and we left. Complete nightmare and utter disappointment. I would take my money elsewhere. There are too many amazing places in the area, especially for burgers and beer, to waste money on a franchise such as this one.
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Christine S.
I'm kind of indifferent on this restaurant. The decor was nice and the staff was friendly. I got the chicken chop salad. Kind of disappointed. It was all shredded lettuce like you get on the top of your burger. They put the dressing on it for you, which made it soggy and just way too much dressing btw, and the chicken was a couple of flat pieces sprinkled on top. I wasn't a fan. I was meeting up with some people that I haven't seen in a long time and I did appreciated that long after we were done eating, at least an hour later still catching up and chatting with everyone, the staff left us alone and didn't pressure us to leave or purchase anything else just to stay there. I've gotten the stink eye before from other waitresses for doing this at other restaurants. Much appreciated. Next time I'll have to try a burger and a beer to see what it's all about.
(3)
Talya D.
The portions were great (my two friends and I had leftovers) and everything I ordered was delicious. The spinach and artichoke dip was delicious and my cucumber faux-tail was great! Our server, Chris, was amazing - visiting us the right amount of times, making sure our waters were filled, and chatting with us about funny things. A great experience - perfect for girls night!
(5)
Sarah H.
The beer is okay, the food is okay, but the atmosphere is pretty cool. The layout of the restaurant does have a cool theme, and the outdoor seating area is laid out with fire pits, but is too close to the major road and highway. It's a great addition to the Troy area, but their food is a little over priced, and mainly has the same flavor of garlic. We had gotten the steak and pasta, but the portion of the pasta was incredibly small for the $16 bowl.
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Meredith E.
I have not been a fan of the chain restaurant I like to call 'Applebee's Brewery'. My latest trip to Troy's Granite City changed my mind completely. This place was packed! You would think it was a Friday night in a hip town, but it was really a Tuesday in Troy. We planned on sitting at the bar, but due to space restrictions we had to sit in the dining room. Our server was awesome, and totally cool with us only ordering beer and an appetizer. The Oktoberfest beer was tasty and my friend recommended her brown ale. The Asian shrimp appetizer we ordered arrived quickly. The shrimp were huge and delicious. Before we ordered, our server warned us of the heat and spice level of the sauce. She was right. Whew it had a kick! My only complaint is the maze I took to find the parking lot. How about a sign with an arrow? Then once I arrived I come to find the spots near the restaurant are valet only. Please. Valet on a Tuesday at a brewery? No thanks. I'll walk.
(4)
Mitch M.
Love the atmosphere. Bison burger was excellent! Lived in Colorado for 10 years and it was on par with bison burgers there.
(5)
Kimberly B.
I met up friends for dinner on a Saturday and was looking forward to a great meal, however I left hungry and underwhelmed. The beer is okay, it's clearly not their major focus, and therefore was nothing special. The Ale and Cheddar soup was fantastic. However, the stuffed pork chop was dry and bland, and while the portions of all of their meals are large enough to split, the amount of vegetables and potatoes we each got were minimal. If that is a bed of potatoes, it's more like a crib mattress than a King at least. Pros: friendly, prompt, knowledgeable servers, quick seating even on a Saturday, decor. 2 stars is 'Meh', and that's the perfect word to describe my experience.
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Rebecca B.
Good luck getting here and finding the entrance.. You need to enter in the PNC/Ruth Cris entrance or you'll completely pass it or even worse, end up on I75!!! I met a few friends here for lunch on a Saturday.. There were maybe two occupied booths. I was perplexed when the hostess asked if I had a reservation.. I asked if it was necessary?? Our waitress was great. She took care of us as we needed and realized we wanted to be left alone to chat and catch up for awhile.. The martinis cost a pretty penny!! 1,000 pennies to be exact.. and were meh.. I ordered shrimp tacos - delish, a hearty portion with a kick of flavor.. My friend wasn't crazy about her salad, but everyone else seemed to enjoy their selections.. I liked that they place water pitchers on the table, but the water tasted like a basement..which was weird because the initial glass of water was fine. They have an extensive menu which I sometimes find overwhelming, but it's also nice to have so much to choose from.. If you're a beer drinker, I think you may like what they have to offer.. sorry I'm not so I can't really comment.. I wouldn't mind going back, it was a decent exprerience..but I have a feeling you may have to wait a bit if going for dinner.
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Lori M.
I went here for lunch with my sister. I definitely have to echo what others have said about finding the entrance -- you cannot enter from Big Beaver Rd, you need to take the service drive and wind your way through that in order to get to the entrance. Make sure you don't accidentally find yourself on I-75 if you miss the service drive! Good thing we went during the day because I think we would have given up if it was at night. I thought the atmosphere was cool, it's got very modern decor and was clean. Our server was very good and the service itself was fast. I ordered a soup/sandwich combo and had an order of fries to go with it. It was just enough food for a quick lunch. I would definitely go back, after having mastered how to actually find the entrance.
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Corky L.
Sat at the bar on Saturday night. Ordered drinks and decided to eat dinner there. Food was pretty good but terrible, rude bartender. Left dirty dishes, empty wine glasses and never came by to ask how dinner was or if we wanted another drink. Seemed very disinterested which was reflected in his tip. Not a good experience. Hopefully his career will be short lived at this establishment.
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Patrick R.
Went on a Friday night. Did call ahead seating. Sat in 10 minutes. Sukit 50 people in line! (They have a video display that shows how many are waiting). Cool contemporary interior with the big brewer vats to one side (yes, they are real to the one hater guy that said they weren't). Menu was nice. Not stellar, but good enough there were a couple dishes I wanted to try. Plus, it seemed (and they said) they make almost everything fresh. Started with the beer sampler (great deal... Although none of the beers are great) and pretzels and cheese dip (tasty and fresh). I had a salad. Nothing special... Mixed greens were a little on the older side (browning edges, moist looking endleaves). And I had the prime rib sandwich with mashed potatoes. Everything was decently tasty... Not awesome but solid. Service was on point as well. I'll go back. The flatbreads looked tasty, and they have good happy hour specials. GG Granite. Add a couple more exciting menu items and at least 1 stellar beer and you'll get that 5th star!
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John M.
Visited Granite City for the first time. The place was rocking with a busy after work crowd. I ordered a "flight" of their beers. Their presentation was fair as the seasonal/specialty beers were off to the side, and the server forgot which beer was what. Most were passable, but one of the regular lineup was undrinkable. I think it was a German Marzen style beer. They were out of pale ale which is a favorite style of mine. I ordered the Cajun Pasta, which was o.k. It could have been a bit spicier to taste really Cajun. A Ceasar salad was decent. I had issues with the tilted entre bowls/plates as my knife and fork would be dumped out and fall on the floor. A regular plate would work out so much better. The staff were friendly, and we were sufficiently attended to.
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Dawn M.
Food is so so but the customer service is the best ever. Kelly was my server and she was the best!!! Lance the manager was awesome!!!
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Matt W.
They try just a little too hard and charge a little too much.
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Heather G.
Since this place is rather new I decided to give it a try with one of my girlfriends. There was a pretty long wait on a thursday night so we enjoyed a couple cocktails while waiting for out table. I had the white sangria which was delish and she had a red wine. I also indulged in darker beer than I normally drink and was pleasantly surprised! A German style lager, our Bock carries a brownish color, a medium body, and a mouthwatering smoothness from the wonderful malt and sweet caramel flavors. S T Y L E : German Bock C O L O R : Deep Garnet B O D Y : Light to medium F L A V O R : Malty, nutty, sweetness and subtle hints of chocolate A L C O H O L : 5.5% **** I had a asian tuna dish and she had a asian salad. The food was average but drinks were great! I would like to come back again when it is less busy.
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Ruchi r.
This was our second trip to this place. We were there at evening 6:45 PM, the rush there seemed surprising for a week night. After a lil wait we got our seats and our server "Angel" was very welcoming in her greetings and action. Loved itt. For starters, spinach artichoke dip is my favorite, artichoke dip is super tasty. I ordered bruschetta salad for main course, it was good. Serving size was big enough to serve 2 people. My husband took Caesar chicken wrap which was also very tasty with juicy chicken inside and fresh. Overall very nice experience. Ambience inside was very nice. We got seats right next to their brewery, we could see those big cylinder like equipments, it was different and good.
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Valerie K.
This place is ok. It's an upscale place to take a date for a beer and food but really, it's just a recycled chain restaurant. Been to Champps? Or J. Alexanders? Then you've been here. The food was good. Moderately priced. Service was ok. Nothing to complain about but nothing spectacular either. The Northern Light beer was a little watery, but for a light beer, it satisfied. My boyfriend got the IPA which was pretty much what you'd expect an IPA to be: wheat-y with a bit of a bite. Admittedly, I was a little disappointed with the beer selection. There are four unique brews: the Northern Light lager, a bock, an IPA, and a stout. They also offer a two-pull, which is a mixture of the lager and bock. It's hard to take this brewery seriously with such a limited selection, especially when you have other breweries within 10 miles with double, or even triple the offerings. Access to the building is a little tricky. There isn't an entrance from Big Beaver at all; you need to turn on Troy Center Dr. and enter from there. GC also shares a parking lot with Ruths Chris and the Top of Troy building. Valet is available (in fact, any parking near the entrance is for valet only. If you drive anywhere near the valet you're going to get trapped in their cone-setup. If you're not planning on using them, just park and walk in.) The atmosphere is loud, so if you're looking for food and conversation, this isn't the place. Overall, the crowd tends to be older although there were some younger couples and families, too. There are TVs in the main dining area but ALL of them are placed behind light fixtures that hang from long thin wires. While the wire doesn't totally obstruct your view of the TV, you certainly do notice them. If anything it's an annoyance. I don't have any complaints about this place other than it's lack of creativity. I won't return simply because I like to try new, unique dining experiences and Granite City doesn't cut it.
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Rachel W.
Went for dinner on a Saturday night with two other people. The service was slow but we all enjoyed the food. I'd go back again in hopes that I had a different server. They do have call ahead seating, which I would recommend.
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Samir N.
I passed by twice on Big Beaver until I realized that there is no entrance on Big Beaver. The first pass forced me onto 75 South - annoying. Finally, I cut through the bank and Ruth Chris's parking lot and make my way to a coned off parking lot. Apparently, the front lot is all valet and we have to navigate through a maze of cones to make it to self-park. Seriously? For a brew-pub? I finally amble to the bar, and the service is really attentive. Being a chain, they go out of their way to ensure there is no service learning curve. A friend highly recommended the place and the free mug club membership coerced me to come today. I heard and read that the food was as good as the beer. Being happy hour, I went with a mug of the Bock. That was a steal and not bad at all. I also order a flatbread BBQ chicken pizza, as it is also on special for happy hour. The bartender was excited about it, but I could not echo her sentiments - the overly sweet sauce killed it for me. I like the crispy flatbread, but man I would have liked a more savory sauce. I then settled in with the American Wheat beer on tap as I wanted to watch the rest of the Heat/Pacers game. That was also not so great. I thought I liked wheat beers until I had this. The color was right, but there was no taste. None. There are pretty cheap growlers, too. The Mug Club unlocks a lot of deals, and you have until tomorrow to get one. I am hoping the deals are awesome and include their food. In the land of Bell's and Black Lotus, you have got to bring it. These guys spilled part of it on the way to work.
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Davis H.
Fantastic!!!!!!! I went with a group of coworkers and everyone was very pleased with the food and overall experience. The beer is delicious, I got the Bock. They let you get two free samples before you order beer. So you can get an idea of what you like. The food was very good and the portions were nice. Nobody walked away hungry. I would recommend this place to others and will be going again. The only issue I had with this place is the parking. There is valet, even at lunch. Also the valet spots are all in front of the restaurant instead of the back or off to the side most other places. So if you don't want valet, plan on parking a distance away and walking.
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Colleen W.
Went there last night for the first time with my husband. Boy was it busy for a Tuesday but I guess since its new it will be for a while. We called ahead and were sat quickly but there was a 20-30 minute wait if you didn't. Very nice place, service was friendly and VERY QUICK which was surprising for how busy it was. Had some asian shrimp for an app- Very Good- big shrimp! My husband had some beer and he didn't really comment on it either way. For dinner I had the Korean Tacos- YUMMMMMM and he had the Meatloaf which he said pretty good- HUGE SERVING though! He also had the beer cheese soup which he did enjoy. I must say that the prices were pretty good for the HUGE servings and since its new it was so nice and clean plus the Tigers were on so lots of TV's to watch. Drink prices were on the steep side but we will for sure be back!
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Courtney W.
We went to celebrate my boyfriend's mom's birthday. It was a Wednesday night. We had 6:30 "reservations", oh I mean "call ahead seating". We waited an hour to be seated. We were told our table was "next" 45 minutes into our wait, just to have the other party who arrived after us seated at our table. We talked to the manager, told him we had 6:30 reservations. He informed us they don't really take reservations, just call ahead seating. We finally get seated and are told they'll bring out appetizers on the house. Nice gesture. The restaurant was packed. Could hardly hear anything. I felt we were yelling at the waitress when we ordered. My boyfriends sister was brought the wrong kind of wine. The guy delivering the wine looked overly annoyed that it was being sent back. When the food and drinks are delivered, nothing is put in front of you by the server/food runner. Everything is handed to you and has to be passed down. I took a hot plate of food delivered to me over the head of a 3 year old. If anything was dropped, that could've been an awful situation. The service wasn't great. The food was so so. The soft pretzel appetizer was better then the salmon with asparagus (how do you mess up salmon with asparagus?) The sangria was yummy. Not sure I'll be returning. I'm supposed to go there with some friends next week for a going away get together. Might be a venue change.
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Faith K.
I gave it an average of 3 stars, but really probably 2.5 stars. 2 for service, 3 for food. Went here with a group of 8 on a Saturday night for dinner and drinks. We did call ahead seating, so it was nice as we only had to wait about 10 min once we got there and checked in. Were seated in the bar area at a high top table. Was LOUD. Very loud, which I somewhat expected but didn't expect it to be as bad as it was. For a place that is called a "brewery" I was a little dissapointed in their beer selection, there were the usual suspects, but nothing out of this world. Two of the guys got the beer sampler, which was their brews and then "custom" brews which were mixed beers. Would have liked to see a bigger selection. Tried one beer then switch to a cocktail. Our drinks took a long time to get. Food was great, we were all very happy. We got a pizza appetizer (delicious!) and I had the salmon oscar, which was cooked great and had great flavor. The service left alot to be desired. Our waiter would disappear for great lengths of time. Our drinks sat empty. When the bill came, he messed it up 3 times, charging couples for the wrong items or items they didn't even order. Not sure if the bad service was due to the fact it's new, or if the guy just had too many tables. I would consider going back, but not for the beer. Fun atmosphere, would want to try it for happy hour.
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Paul T.
OK food, I guess Expectations were too high. Mediocre beer.
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Alex M.
You know, I thought this place was pretty good. I had the bleu peppercorn burger, which was darn tasty. Cooked aaaalmost the way I liked.. compared to most places, it was as spot-on as it gets. Had the Bennie beer which was pretty okay.. nothing super special, but not bad. Service was great! I'll be back.
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Todd B.
We sat at the bar. Bar staff were great, attentive and fast. Even though the place was packed, our appetizer came to us in 5 minutes. The Asian glazed shrimp pack a little punch. We ordered them to avoid the heat of the buffalo option. It was a sweet heat that tasted good. Shortly after that was cleared, here came the food. The cheddar bacon burger had unmelted cheese on it, kind of a turn off. The burger had good flavor. The skinny fries were a bit disappointing and flavorless. The coleslaw with the ribs was a great flavor profile. The sauce on the ribs was good. They weren't as tender as some places but ok. I had the Bennie for the first time. Very flavorful beer. I liked it so much I had to have another. You definitely have to get there earlier or much later than the regular dinner crowd to find a seat. Luckily the outer side of the bar was wide open for us. Definitely going to be a repeat customer here.
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Emily E.
Went here for a business lunch on a Friday afternoon. Overall, my food was good but the experience left a little to be desired. As this is a new restaurant they might still be working out a few bugs. The biggest issue I had with the restaurant was getting to it. The entrance is not clearly marked. As it is located just west of the I-75 entrance ramp several members of our party accidentally got on the freeway thinking the on-ramp had a cut in to the restaurant. Everyone else had to loop around at least once on 16 mile to find the cut in. Even once on the correct drive it is not obvious how to get to the dedicated parking. The place was jammed at noon on Friday, which is a good sign. We waited about 15 minutes for a table, but didn't mind because we had not made reservations. The table was comfortable for our larger group and the service was very good. Our waitress did an excellent job. As for the food, it was good but nothing spectacular. Several members of the group got salads and were underwhelmed. I had the mussels appetizer which was tasty but had a few too many unopened shells for my liking. All in all, I would go back but will give the restaurant a month or so to calm down and work out the kinks.
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Andrew W.
very impressed. great food, service, and even better prices. the brewed beer was also exceptional, hope they can maintain the quality i experienced.
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Dean C.
This place is some sort of joke I think. It as if someone decided to decorate an Applebees to achieve an atmosphere that was cool in 1995. And the idea that it is a brewery!!!! Does anybody really care if it really was a brewery ? I mean why I want my black and tan made with your crappy versions of Guinness & Bass is beyond me. I see someone pointed our that they don't actually brew beer on location and that the beer is trucked in and stored in the casks you see. I'm pretty confident the food is cooked at CrappleBee's and trucked in too. I'l go 2 stars because our waitress was nice and tried pretty hard even though it took the bar 15 minutes to pour a 14 ounce "Pint". Truck must have been late.
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Jenn B.
High, high marks for customer service. Had lunch today with a friend, and unfortunately had a hair in my salad. They went over the too to make up for the service daux pas, the manager came over gave me beer (to go) and the waitress bought us an ice cream cookie for dessert. The rest of the meal was great, cheddar ale soup, bacon avocado and tomato grilled cheese.
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Alex K.
Great location. Great atmosphere. And I will stop there. Walking in, this place seems awesome! One of those places you can go in jeans and a t-shirt or dressed up. I went with a friend for dinner on a Thursday night. This place is really busy. They do allow call ahead seating, but to be honest it becomes pointless when tons of people call ahead. There were way too many hostesses and they all seemed to be getting confused. We were seated and promptly greeted by our waiter. We had barely gotten into the booth and he was at the table, kinda annoying. We ordered two "skinny" drinks and they took about 20 minutes to arrive at the table. The waiter didn't even seem concerned. It was like he was used to the drink orders taking forever. We noticed other tables eating bread and butter that was brought out to them, but we were never offered bread. We ordered our meals before our drinks even showed up at the table. We ordered: Chopped chicken salad and a tomato basil flatbread. The food did come out quickly, which was nice, considering the drinks too a very long time. The salad was super soggy and I am pretty sure there was 1.2 oz. of chicken in the entire salad. Never again will I get that. The flatbread again... was soggy. That seems to be a theme here. It wasn't crunchy at all. Neither of us finished our dinners, actually barely touched them. The server asked if we wanted our food boxed, and of course we declined. There wasn't any way that I would eat even soggier food again. He didn't offer dessert and when he brought the bill, we asked him if it was possible to split it, and he said no. Which is obviously not true, he was just lazy. I probably won't ever go back on my own, but will go kicking and screaming if a friend is desperate to go. One last thing: THE MUSIC IS SO LOUD. If you don't plan on using your voice for the next few days from screaming, then this is your place.
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Matt R.
Korean Tacos are a must-have. Slightly spicy beef with cucumbers and onion on a delicious tortilla. Linguini with asparagus, sun-dried tomatoes was also excellent. Beers are pretty good, though some are brewed "conservatively", ie, the IPA is not very hoppy (which I didn't mind) and the Lager is too light (almost water). I liked the Bock and also their blends or "Two-Pulls". Our group of 8 when on a Friday and service was pretty slow (seating, drinks, food), though we didn't mind since it was good company and we didn't have anywhere to go.
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Jamil T.
Third time's the charm. Upon my first visit last fall, I wasn't too impressed. The beer was subpar and that's a big no-no, especially for a brewery. I had the sampler of their lineup, and to say the least I switched to soda. The food was also disappointing to the point where I barely remember what we ordered. Though it was during happy hour so I'm guessing we stuck to the happy hour menu. Pretty sure we tried the flatbread. To be fair, the second time around I was getting over a pretty bad cold. Their lack of Chicken Noodle Soup on the menu during flu season definitely stagnated their status on my list. Went with my family over Xmas break because my brother insisted. My Mom fell in love with their Reuben sandwich plate, and still orders it to this day. My Popz and I got the Chicken & Asparagus Linguini. I was curious about fennel and needed the chicken broth. Let's just say bad move on my part. Also, was expecting the pine nuts to be grinded down much like the peanuts in pad thai. Not so much. Also wasn't too in love with the texture of the noodles. A bit soggy for my taste. Third time around the service was 10x better, we had a good rapport with our waitress, and I was definitely satisfied with her suggestion of the Cajun Pasta. Nice and spicy with peppers, good texture to the noodles, overall a top menu choice.
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Jennie E.
I was very disappointed by this restaurant. As a gluten free diner, I am always very excited when a new restaurant with gluten free options opens or an existing one adds this component or denotation to their menu. I was particularly excited when I saw this new brewery open in my area because those are my favorite types of restaurants and ecstatic when I looked on their website and saw "ask your server about which items can be made gluten free" on every page of the menu- jackpot! Or so I thought. Forgive me for those new to gluten free dining, but while I very much appreciate the effort and cost that goes into creating gluten free options, I am also already very well aware of what I can and can't eat. So when you boast a huge selection of gluten free options, I expect it to be more than the steak and one or two other meat dishes which I would assume are naturally GF, unless you use really low-quality food vendors. My friends and I planned for a few weeks to meet up there to try out their happy hour and see what it was all about. The happy hour, by the way, only runs from 3-6, and seriously who can actually leave work before 5 for a HH, and only offers their flatbreads as a food special- yes, nit-picky but still. Moving on... So once I got there I was all excited for their GF foodie options. Only to be met with a server that kind of understood what GF was, but yet still very eager to tell me the options which were their steaks (sans onion crisps), a grilled salmon entree and a mediterranean chicken dish- if I switched out the wild rice for plain white. Of a 6 page food menu, I was stunned. That's the type of "GF" menu of a restaurant unaware of how to prepare safe GF meals, not one that has "ask us about our GF selections" on every page of the menu. If you are a vegetarian gluten free eater forget it. I even directly questioned about their salads and he said, "no, I'm sorry, last time I checked with my chef those aren't GF either". Now I just want to ask what the heck kind of lettuce are you using that you can't even make a salad- a gluten free staple at restaurants - that I wouldn't be able to have one. My companions had mixed reviews, one had come with her husband for a date night on a Saturday and really enjoyed their experience and shared pizza. This happy hour, my three friends shared the tomato basil flatbread, which they said was decent, but I noticed the cheese wasn't even fully melted which seemed odd. We all tried the wide variety of cocktail specials, of particular interest to me was their skinny cocktail selection, as I try to watch my sugar intake as well. The skinnies weren't bad, but in my opinion if you are only having one or two go for the regular kind, the non-sugar mix they create the skinnies with tastes very fake sugary and kind of wrecks the flavor combos. My last nag, promise. Our waiter, was super attentive at the beginning and very nice, helpful and friendly but when he tried to up-sell us one of their fantastic-sounding desserts, he did it all wrong in my humble opinion. He approached the table by saying "since you are a group ladies, I thought you'd enjoy my telling you about one of our signature desserts..." and then went on to detail the yummy sounding caramel cookie crisp with ice cream and all the goods on top. My fellow HHers weren't interested so he moved on. I couldn't help but call out the fact that he started the whole up-sell by basically saying, "you know you girls, you really love your sweets..." come on dude, I was a waitress for more than 5 years, read your context clues and don't start the sale with a blatant sexist comment. We all ordered "skinny" cocktails, my friends (3 petite ladies) shared one flatbread and you made it pretty darn clear that I couldn't really eat anything there... so your supposed target audience was shot in the foot bro. Anyway, as this was a first time experience, I should hope that in the future this chain gets smarter about their up-sell training, gluten free dining options (or discontinues boasting that they have so many) and matches the fun, trendy environment it so nicely decorated itself to be. P.S. On your mug club card you advertise 10% food (not entrees) so it would seem any order of food appetizer, salad, dessert, etc. Should be included. As we learned this was not the case, might want to rename that "benefit" of being a card holder. P.P.S. - valet parking in a business center, seriously? You're in Troy, Mich., try again.
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Sam B.
Granite City is new to the Metro Detroit area. It has a really cool layout. It's located right off of Big Beaver, but be careful because parking is a little tricky. You must turn in before passing Granite City right around Ruth Criss. They had complimentary valet parking which is a nice perk even though I did not use it. We had a little bit of a wait, but it moved quickly. Our server was excellent from the beginning and knew all about the menu. They have bread upon request so be sure to ask for it! It was not bad. We got the Idaho nachos as an appetizer and it was huge! There was no way two people could all of that with entrees! It was good but didn't blow me away. I ordered the Korean Tacos as a few suggested on yelp but it was disappointing. It wasn't as good as I thought. I got a Caesar salad that was very good. My girlfriend got the buffalo chicken wrap which was a lot spicier than most. I liked it but she thought it was too hot. It was overpowering and covered the taste of the bleu cheese. Overall, the place was okay, but nothing stood out to make me come back. I would come back if friends wanted to or if I'm in the area but I wouldn't go out of my way.
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Heather S.
My fiance and I went for dinner here on Tuesday. There was a 15 minute wait, so we decided to sit at the bar. Brian, one of the bartenders, was awesome! Super nice and very attentive, considering the bar was packed! The PAMA Pomegranate mojito was delicious! The GC mojito was even better!! My dinner was disappointing. I tried the Spinach Artichoke Chicken sandwich. The bread for the sandwich was super greasy and very soggy. They put way too much butter on the bread when they grilled it. The chicken had fat all around the edges. I was very disappointed that they didn't at least trim the chicken before cooking and serving it. The garlic mashed potatoes were very dry. My fiance had the Korean Tacos - he LOVED them! I did try a bite of them and they were very tasty! The prices are reasonable.
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Betsy A.
I met a friend for dinner on a Wednesday night and was a little nervous because the reviews on Yelp seem to be hit or miss. I got more nervous when we were seated and told our server would be over and it took a little longer than it should have for her to come over. But once she did and started taking our food and drink orders the service was fine. It was pretty noisy when we walked in but were seated in a side section of the restaurant which was more quiet, which was perfect for an evening of catching up with an old friend. Their menu is pretty extensive and has something for everyone. Prices are a little high, but not outrageous. We started with the Asian Glazed Shrimp and it was lightly fried with a little spice. Some weird salad/coleslaw type thing came with it and that was gross, so skip that. I got the Honey Rosemary Steak Salad - holy crap it was amazing, it is basically the reason I wanted to write a review for this place. It was steak (cooked nicely), bleu cheese, balsamic tomato onion relish and fancy croutons on top of spring greens. It was huge and delicious and I was full before I felt like I made a dent in it. I took the leftovers home and was a little scared to have it for lunch the next day because leftover salads can be gross. I was pleasantly surprised that it was still pretty good the next day - my only complaint was how much dressing was on it (It must have all been at the bottom of the bowl at dinner) and obviously the croutons were mush. I even ate up the tomato and onion relish and I don't really like tomatoes or onions, but toss those with balsamic dressing and some bleu cheese, I will eat that all day. My friend got the Mediterranean Chicken and it had a similar tomato onion balsamic mixture with it and she also thought it was good, though she said the chicken was a little dry. Add a bottle of wine and a trio of dessert shooters ($5 - chocolate mousse, pumpkin something and key lime) to our meal and it was pretty good. I'll have to come back to try the beer. Other reviews mention this, but I feel I should also say it, you can't enter the parking lot from Big Beaver, you need to turn down the street just west of it, like you're going to Ruth's Chris. Also the restaurant has complimentary valet, but there is plenty of general parking around.
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Dan W.
Food was tasty for the most part, my shrimp had a very fishy taste though. Wait was very long. Was given a plate that had food residue on it, I sent it back. A few minutes later another waiter brought out the same exact plate. The manager was so embarrassed that he came over to the table to apologize several times.
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Greg C.
I've been here many times for lunch and in general, I'm happy with the food and beer . A tad pricey for some dishes, and the portions for the lunch salads are quite inconsistent. Service has always been good. It's a loud restaurant though. The noise level is high and sometimes bothers me.
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John B.
Its a nicer version of TGIFridays / Applebee's / Chotchkie's. Beer is decent. Don't understand the hype or why anyone would wait in line to eat here. Valet parking which makes it feel more full of itself. Felt like a good value i guess.
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Thomas H.
I joined their mug club. I earned enough rewards for a $10 coupon. It expired after 2 weeks. Of all the rewards programs I am in (a lot), this is the only one that has a time limit on your reward earnings. They need to re-think that.
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Kelly M.
Stopped here for lunch. The girl at the front didn't seem to know how to use the computer and took forever to seat us. When we finally got seated, the waiters seemed confused about which tables were theirs and we had 3 waiters trying to serve us. The food was slow coming out but everything was excellent. I would go back just for the cheddar ale soup. Everyone in our party enjoyed their meal from start to finish. Great food but be prepared to wait.
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Jewel H.
AMAZING experience! Great food and excellent service. I recommend it to everyone!
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Jeremy R.
Very average everything. OK Food. OK service. OK everything else. Worth checking out. Bigger inside than it looks outside. Valet available but I didn't think it was needed given the size of the lot.
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Kathryn M.
Granite city rocks!! Love the food beer and atmosphere! Not to mention the tip top service ;)
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Cheryl C.
This is a great place to drink beer. The food is pretty good but the service for dining is not as good as for drinks. Good place to meet friends after work.
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Tom G.
My wife and I ate here last night for our anniversary. I've got to say, it's the LOUDEST place we've ever eaten in. It just seems to me that Granite City is a bit too trendy, with mediocre food, service and prices. The only saving grace was the beer. I had a very nice IPA that had been brewed on premise. Overall, not impressed, and probably won't be back.
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Frank A.
Went here for drinks for my wife's birthday with a group of friends after being highly recommended by my ultra hip bro-in-law. Atmosphere is nice, kinda reminds me of kona grill though. We ordered a round of drinks which took about 15 minutes to get, after that we didn't see our waitress for another 25 minutes, the tigers were on and it was a Saturday night so I cut her some slack. When the tab came we were charged for drinks we didn't even order and when my wife asked the waitress about it she stormed off. In the end my bro-in-laws better half had to go over the order with the waitress at the register which took another 10 minutes which infuriated the birthday girl even more. After that incident we all decided to end the birthday celebration prematurely. Bad service can quickly ruin an evening as I'm sure a lot of you are aware of. LD
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Jeremy W.
Above average beers and great Asian Chicken Salad. They have a stout ice cream float which will cancel out your salad nicely
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Michele G.
I met some GF's here on a Friday night around 9:45p. It's only been open since May so I was anxious to try it and figured after a couple months they should have worked out most of the kinks. Our table ordered: Red wine Long island ice tea Modern Watermelon Martini* Pineapple Sunrise* BBQ flatbread pizza* Chopped salad with Chicken Deep Dish Chocolate Chip cookie with ice cream- large enough to feed the 3 of us and some PROs: Big shout out to Lindsey our server! Always had a smile on her face, very attentive, very knowledgable and answered all of our many questions!!! Happy hour 9-closing- Select martinis are $5*. Beer $2. $8 flatbread pizza. Drinks creative and yummy-good alcohol content. Festive atmosphere- several large get together or "night outs" also a good mix of couples and smaller parties CONs They opened the door for me but 3 hosts were at the front and not one of them greeted me or asked me if I was looking for my party The wood floor is VERY slippery. Can't do your cute walk in heels you could end up on your A$$. The chopped salad had to be sent back- it had a very bland tasting vinaigrette that just weighed down the sald and made the bacon soggy. I actually think it was also missing the chicken and the avocado- PRO- they had no problems with me sending it back and taking it off the bill I would definitely recommend GCFB for a nice evening out with friends or just a nice date night. The food was good, large menu selection, atmosphere was vibrant and lively but not too loud you can't have a conversation at your table. Lindsey our server was awesome the manager even stopped by after I returned the salad. He was cordial and willing to "make it right" Nice job GCFB I'll be back
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Phil H.
We went there on a Saturday night with 2 other couples, meeting around 7:30. The place was packed! While we waited the 90 minutes for a table, they came out with a few trays of flat bread pizza for the waiting crowd. Those were pretty good, though some complained that the crust was like a saltine. Beer: Not a big beer drinker...ordered a black and tan...seemed OK, but either the bartender couldn't pour it correctly (it was all mixed by the time he got done pouring it) or their beers didn't lend themselves to be a 'black and tan' kind of beer. Service: decent, not outstanding. But they were pretty busy. Our server seemed friendly enough, but maybe didn't come around as much as we wanted towards the end of the meal (we wanted more drinks and to clear off the table). Long wait at the bar though from the bartenders. Not just because they were busy, but seemed to take their time. Food: A bit disappointing...nothing spectacular. We all shared both kinds of shrimp appetizers...both really good. Large, fresh tasting shrimp with nice kick from the buffalo sauce and the Asian sauce. I ordered the Walleye and had the French Onion and Caesar salad along with the garlic mashed. The soup was pretty good, the salad had too much dressing, but the dressing was nice and garlicky. The Walleye came with a panko crust...but overall it was bland. No seasoning it seemed on the fish or in the bread crumbs (no special/tarter sauce with the fish). The mashed potatoes were heavy and thick instead of light and fluffy. My wife had the chicken pasta with the asparagus. Flavorful, but it seemed off. The pieces of chicken were cut too small, seemed hard to find in a mountain of pasta noodles. I do recommend the fresh baked chocolate chip cookie with the ice cream. Rich and delicious. The others in our party said food was just average. Overall...not a place where I'd come back and explore the menu, since the menu didn't seem 'daring' enough.
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Mike N.
Two reviews averaged into one score. 35 minute wait stated for a Saturday evening, not bad. Drinks and appetizer at bar. Great service at bar by Brian. Attentive, friendly, and gave a suggestion to try the Asian Shrimp app which tasted great, just the right amount of spiciness. This part of our experience gets FIVE STARS!!! Table, service, meal for dinner get ONE STAR. Table in fireplace area where it was hot...after ten minutes the gas fireplace was turned down. Large party in the room made it crowded and as my seat was on the aisle, I was constantly bumped even after trying to move the table and my chair out of the way. Service was slow and only concern was to bring me another beer which I answered that I did not want another three times. Food brought to wrong table, then brought to us. Other party had a big chuckle turning away our dinner. Salmon Oscar overcooked to the point of burnt taste, walleye was not lightly breaded but over breaded and very crispy, also overcooked. Mash potatoes were not even warm and the cole slaw was the best part of the dish. Manager came to ask about meal (shortly after next table had complaints) and we expressed our thoughts, bad table, bad food. He apologized and meekly asked if a new salmon could be brought. We declined as we were at the point of eat something and get out of here. The waitress had three separate opportunities to remove our finished plates and did not even after offering dessert, bringing the check, and returning the check with my credit card. She walked away empty handed apparently cleaning the table must not be a part of the job description. One meal was taken off the bill to make up for things. I guess we will stay at the bar and have appetizers from now on....
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Harold J.
We went there for an event with a group of 15 people. The food was ok, not great but on par with places like Champps in the same price point. The servers were average and the restroom was clean. The one and only reason I gave them 1 star is the granite tile floor. BEWARE the floor is very slippery and it's a liability for them to have a floor so slippery. It was covered in a layer of food and grease from the servers entering the kitchen. Almost like walking on ice. They are totally going to get sued by someone one day it was so bad.
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M T.
Northern Light beer was very good, as was the food. Service was excellent, too. Very nice atmosphere.
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Cecilia K.
yum! great happy hour specials. nice ambience. inexpensive. big portions. 'skinny' drink options that still taste fabulous (i recommend 'hungry like a wolf').
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Bonnie W.
My husband couldn't have put it better...the good food only goes so far. The food was great, the atmosphere was pretty good but the service was awful. It took almost half an hour for us to get someone to come get drink/appetizer orders. There was a group of 8 of us and the bills were wrong, the orders were brought out wrong, and we had to wait just to track someone down to get drink refills. The food however was awesome but based on the service, I don't see myself ever going back.
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Sean M.
My initial review of Granite City is based on an early opening opportunity we had. A friends & family soft opening for the staff to get up to speed. As such we knew the service was going to be a bit slower and not everything may be perfect but, really, it was no slower than we'd like if we wanted to relax with friends for a meal vs. an establishment just wanting to flip tables. Overall we had an excellent evening. Of my wife and I I'm most excited about this pub as it's a brewery. I'm a huge gastro-pub fan and Granite City didn't disappoint in this aspect. Excellent atmosphere, very clean, comfortable bar layout and a patio too (section of bar opens to outside as well). Food was excellent and the beers were all solid representations of their styles. I had full servings of their IPA, Stout, and Bock with small tastes of their Wheat and Light Lager. The first 3 I wouldn't hesitate to order again, only having to choose based on my mood. The last two I'm not particulary fond of the styles in general but the light lager is one that I could see myself drinking on a hot summer day on the patio. My wife had a cucumber gimlet that she said was excellent as well. Menu is well varied without being overwhelming. Choices from pretzels w// cheese sauce to filet and london broil. From the appetizers to the sandwiches and entrees, everything was well executed with a nice upscale twist to it. Definitely not what most will think of when they think "brewery". We will absolutely return. I think most would be hard pressed to not find something they like here. Overall rating 4 stars. 4+ for the atmosphere, food, and service, maybe a 4- for the beer but only because I'm a giant beer snob and I have to think about their Michigan competition (Short's, Kuhnhenn, Big Rock, Dragonmead, Motor City Brewing, Atwater, etc). A well traveled Michigan beer fan may not rate them as their favorite but you owe yourself a stop here. An interesting short tour of the brewing side from the regional brewer shows them to be very passionate about the beer. They have some seasonals coming that I'm looking forward to helping me bump that beer factor and push my overall to a 5.
(4)
Denis L.
Granite city opened awhile back just a few blocks from my house and I've been meaning to check it out since then, but my first opportunity was tonight. It's definitely a place I'll be coming back to. The service was great, the food was great, and the beer was the best I've ever had.
(5)
Greg S.
Went with the family last night- VERY BUSY at 6pm on a Wednesday. About 15 min wait. While waiting, server came up to ask if we would like something from the bar- nice touch! Had the Two Lever which was pretty tasty! Northern Light is good also. Not an inexpensive place but you do get ample portions. I had the Prime Rib s/w (french dip) which was excellent. Wife had the shrimp tacos- yummy with a zing. Son had the Salmon dinner and liked. Great Service and manager checked in. Inside decor is great. Looks like could be a pickup joint for those 20 somethings later at night. ;-) Would have given 5 stars- but- VERY LOUD- they need to do something about sound suppression. All in all- we will be back. g
(4)
Jasmine B.
This was the second time we've had dinner at Granite City and it confirmed there is nothing good about this resturant. The wait time is ridiculous, not sure why reservations are not allowed. Once seated we didn't see a waiter until 12 minutes later and his excuse was he was "dealing with a customer issue", not a good start. The food was boring, over salted and blane. We had the stuffed pork chops, too much salt and the sauce was nonexistent. The grilled chicken pasta with asparagus was so blane and boring I'm surprised they allowed it to leave the kitchen. Other than it just being the newest resturant in the area there is no other reason to go here. I give it 12 months before it closes. Oh and the beer.....average nothing worth taking home.
(1)
Jim C.
This place is awesome. Great food and appetizers. We joined the mug club to get discounts on their beers, which are always amazing. They have several different mixtures of their beers that are also tasty and fun to play around with.
(5)
Kristin E.
The service was really great. The atmosphere was really nice.... Every server was helping one another out and we never felt ignored. They also pass out samples of food when you are waiting for your table. the food was good, portions were big too. My only complaint was that one of the beer taps was not working. I will be coming back again.
(4)
George M.
One of my all-time favorite places to eat, so this is going to be a long-ish review. Some days can be a hit or miss, service wise. I think this is the reason for some of the lower rated reviews. I've definitely had awesome meals but our waiter/waitress had ruined the experience by being absent-minded. However, they've definitely been improving in that department for the past year I've been patronizing here. Typically, I come in on days I know my favorite waitress (Tabitha) will be working. She's really great. I'd recommend you request her (she works dinner, not lunch.) Anyways, I love a lot of things about thing place. Lunch is awesome here, and it's cheap (about 10 bucks.) The Crispy Shrimp Taco Trio are fantastic. They have a spicy, Asian sauce that is perfect. French onion soup is also really awesome. Dinner is really where the place shines. Steaks are on par with the expensive steak house across the lot. Seriously, I love their new york strip steaks. Who ever makes them knows what they're doing. Caramelization of the steak is spot on, and the seasoning is perfect. They let the steak do the talking rather than hiding it behind an over excessive amount of seasoning like the chain "steak houses" do. Portions are great, as well as sides. They don't let those slip and are often just as tasty as the entree. Often I get asparagus with steak, and here it is just awesome. You get a hearty portion of 2 side dishes with the steak. I've had their filet before, and it's a little small for me but it's also really great if you're interested. I wouldn't say mind-blowing, but it's very good. Whether you want to spend a couple more bucks compared to the new york for a small piece of meat is up to you. I wouldn't, since I think the new york is a better piece of meat. Other really fantastic dishes they serve: Grilled Salmon Oscar. I've never been a fan of seafood but this dish is really, really great. Easily my second favorite dish after the new york. I've had all of their burgers except the turkey burger (can you call this a burger?). They're also really hearty and great. Big burgers, seriously. My favorite is the Bleu peppercorn. I love their onion strings, and thick, real bleu cheese. Chicken Marsala. This is a really good dish also. It's in a Marsala sauce that is great. When I first ordered this dish, it was initially way too salty. I sent it back and returned divine. Seriously, if something is way off or way too strong - it's not suppose to be. Ask for it fixed. People make mistakes, and they're more than willing to fix it for you. Things to avoid: Their version of a "Reuben". Maybe this is personal preference, but the Reuben is my favorite sandwich ever. I get upset when places try and invent their own 'version' of it and change it. It's a great, simple sandwich to begin with. Thousand island, sauerkraut, corn beef, Swiss. They add pastrami and coleslaw. NO. JUST NO. Long story short: foods awesome. Pricing wise, I think it's pretty fair for the quality. This isn't McDonalds. When you compare the prices here with other restaurants in the area, this is the cheapest place. The Melting Pot (which is across the street) can run you 50-70 dollars for only yourself. The two other steak houses right next to it are similarly priced to the Melting Pot. Comparatively, this place is cheap. Especially when you consider the quality of the food. Atmosphere is modern and cozy. During dinner it can get loud. Around 5pm is a good time to go if you're looking to avoid rush hour and loudness. You'll get better service when they're not frazzled, also. For lunch, 12pm. It gets loud at 1pm. Granite City offers a "mug club" membership. Only cost 10 dollars. If you come here often, it's worth it. You get 10% off your bill, a dollar off mugs. After almost every dinner, they email you asking how it was. They seem genuinely interested in your input. Conclusion? Give this place a chance or two if you get less than satisfactory service. It's worth it. I recommend this place to as many people that I can. When someone asks me what a good place to eat is, this is the first place I suggest.
(5)
Harmonie P.
After reading the reviews on Yelp I was almost swayed away from this place. What a tragedy that would have been indeed! Was my first time, after hearing about it on Troy Patch and seeing some friends check in here, thought I would give it a try. I consider myself a "foodie" and this was one of the best meal experiences. From the Hungry Like a Wolf and Flying Monkey Drinks, to the Asian Shrimp and Spinach and Artichoke Dip appetizers to the Pecan Crusted Trout (which the finely chopped pecans were a perfect compliment to the nutty mild trout served over a bed of kale with bacon, tomatoes and onions flavors....was amazing) and the Flank Steak marinated in a southwest marinade and served with a pico sauce and a spicy green chile sauce, was a bit overcooked but that's why I ordered it medium but still was moist and had great flavors. We topped off the meal with a deep fried cookie (by far the best dessert I've ever had in my life). To pull the whole experience together we had Brandy providing great service and the manager Lee stopped in to check on us. No complaints here. I guess if you do have a complaint, let them know so they can improve the experience - don't go home, complain on Yelp and then eat there every day - we want this place to flourish. It's amazing! Rating on a scale of 1-10: 50!! A must!
(5)
Niraj S.
Arrived with a party of 10. We were seated within 10 min which was impressive and a good start to the night. Things went downhill from there. All the glasses at the table felt gritty on the outside. We informed waitress,and she replaced all glasses at the table. After ordering, we sat and waited for 45 min for the food to arrive. We kept being told there was a issue with the computer, but in order to please us they brought us complimentary flat bread pizzas out while we waited for the food we ordered. I would have preferred the food we ordered. If you have time to serve me other food, how about bringing my food instead! Once we got the food, everything was ok tasting but not something I would have waited that long for. Manager came over and told us meal was on the house.he did the right thing and I appreciate the gesture, but after reading some similar reviews I don't think I would go back, as this type of service seems par for the course
(2)
Wendy P.
Nice relaxing atmosphere. Food taste great and is priced accordingly. Beer is good but not over the top. They don't brew start to finish on site, bummer! Entering to park is tricky.
(4)
Christopher E.
The food was amazing, flat bread pizza soo good. Get the mug club membership if you're a beer drinker, totally worth it.
(5)
E R.
Food is always tasty but I have yet to get a burger cooked medium - it's always well done! Service is great.
(3)
Tan F.
This place is awesome. I've only been here during happy hour where drinks are cheap and starters are half-off which is a great deal. Since their food proportions are pretty big I always go home with a food baby and pretty buzzed.
(5)
Corey K.
It's definitely a chain restaurant. Nothing special and a little pricey considering the lack of creativity in the menu. My salmon was fine but nothing I'd crave or want again. It's busy because it's newer, not because the food or beer is great. The staff was friendly but not knowledgeable about their wine list.
(3)
Renee Y.
I am not a fan of franchise but I make an exception when it comes to Granite. Good beer and pretty good food.. has an extensive menu so lots to choose from. Some of my fav's: flat-bread pizza for an appetizer (nice sharing size), sweet potato fries, & my favorite (the reason I keep going back) is the REUBEN SANDWICH (yummm!!)
(4)
Marcus W.
Good beer, great burgers. Atmosphere is really nice.
(3)
Nicholas J.
The food is to die for here. Granite city has the best burger and fries and they even make a pizza size chocolate chip cookie with ice cream And it just melts in your mouth and it also comes with ice cream with some caramel and it's so good it's so light and chewy and just so good im dying for another one.
(5)
Coleen jones G.
I have been to Granite City 2 times and the service is always good. The waiters were nice and hard working. But this last time they lost our name when we checked in so our wait was long. They ran out of my favorite beer, wheat lager. How does a brewery run out of beer?? They also ran out of pizza bread and pretzel bites. I am going to believe that they were not prepared for the Christmas rush. So I am hoping they will be better prepared next year.
(4)
ed n.
mothers day brunch was a hit. had a big family with me 11 adults and two kids in tow . one of employees helped bring plates back to the table. good service. friendly waitstaff. food was fantastic!!! i can't believe how great the staff was to us especially when we were suppose to go to recipes for mothers day brunch and found out the wait was over 1.5 hours. i called granite city and they were able to seat us within 10 minutes of arrival. not only did they make my day....they made mothers day the best!! thank you guys. i'm impressed because it happened the week you guys opened
(5)
R B.
I finally got the chance to visit this new restaurant this week. It was nothing special. Great atmosphere, decent food, and 'ok' staff. Probably won't go back.
(2)
Mark B.
New restaurants always give me the jitters but Granite started out well. I have been waited on by some exceptional servers and for me that is probably 80% of my dining experience.
(4)
Kate M.
Just went to GC tonight. Had a great time and thought they did a great job especially since they just been open a week. When we arrived, they met us at the door to let us know it would be about 15-20 minutes. No problem as we headed to the bar to have a drink. Just after ordering, our pager went off. NICE. Love when it's quicker than expected. They were super patient with us as we closed our bar tab and then got seated. Our service was great. Very inventive yet not pushy. We started with the Idaho Nachos. One of their signature appetizers. They were great. Definitely something we would order again. I ended up ordering the Grilled Salmon Oscar and my boyfriend ordered the Pepper Bacon Tomato flatbread. Both were delicious and great portions. I have leftovers for tomorrow's lunch!! Overall this place is definitely worth a try. I think it's a great addition to this area and looks to be a promising new establishment.
(4)
Elizabeth P.
Quite disappointed. I'm a local resident and also saw this place being built so I was eager to try 'the new brewery in town'. As many others have stated... getting in to their parking lot is a hassle. Even with call ahead seating, we waited 30 minutes for a table for 4 on a Saturday evening. Service was friendly but extremely slow to get drinks and we had to track down other servers for refills. I actually enjoyed their IPA; however I would not classify it as an IPA. It was far too smooth, not much hops to it. The spinach and artichoke appetizer was tasty, but I'm surprised to read so many compliments on their food. This was by far the most disappointing part of our meal. Three out of four of our tables entrees came out cold and tasteless. The monterrey chicken wrap was terrible to the point I had to order something else.... a pile of cold cheese mixed with some sour tasting lettuce and tasteless chicken, no thank you, and the 'fries' that came with it were cold - fries that remind me of steak and shake, the thin little stringy fries. No seasoning, limp and cold. I've eaten far better frozen fries at home. My replacement meal, the shrimp tacos were far better but that may have been because they actually had flavor to them (a lot of zing) and arrived hot. The broccoli was also cold and tasteless, and the chicken meals were nothing special. The only good review at our table was for their bacon cheddar burger. Atmosphere was loud. Decor was attractive. And ample TVs to watch the Tigers game. All in all, I don't see us returning any time soon. For this place being a chain, you would think they would have a better grip on producing quality meals so I'm not going to wait the 6 months and give it a second try.
(2)
Ashley R.
My #1 favorite restaurant! Went there for the first time on my birthday and going again for my graduation! Excellent food with so many different choices and awesome customer service.
(5)
Ren S.
I'm sort of annoyed at people's reviews here. A lot of people don't like the fact that they had to wait for a table (at dinnertime!) and said the flatbread was too flat? come on! i was here yesterday and our server was amazing (jen). we had the pepper bacon and tomato flat bread, a burger, french dip, asian salad, fettucini, french onion soup, beer sampler, and raspberry mojito ($5 on happy hour). i have no complaints at all besides the odd hostess who told me to look for my friend's table who had arrived a few minutes before instead of walking us to the table. i'm going here again tomorrow with a different group of friends and if it's a different experience i will write about it.
(5)
Jo R.
Just got back from a meal at the Granite City Food & Brewery. The only good thing about this establishment was our server Craig who was very prompt and attentive. I received my beer in a glass that had 2 chips on the rim. There was a mix-up with our order. My husband ordered Korean tacos with "flour" tortillas and I ordered the "crispy" shrimp tacos. When we received our meals the tortillas were switched which made my "crispy" shrimp tacos soggy because they were in flour torillas. The last straw was when we ordered the key lime pie for dessert. My husband put his fork in the pie and there was a piece of rubber attached to the side of the pie. The manager came over offered her apologies and said that the rubber might have come off of a piece of machinery that makes the pie!! She then gave us a FREE piece of key lime pie. REALLY? Do you think we would want to eat a different piece of key lime pie after the explanation that it could have been a part of machinery that fell in it? I would not recommend this restaurant.
(1)
Brittani C.
Meh. Would possibly return here for drinks because the ambience is cozy and sophisticated. But the food was mediocre at best. We had the Chicken and Asparagus Linguini, Adult Mac 'n' Cheese and Spinach and Artichoke dip. The spinach/artichoke dip arrived at our table lukewarm, and was cold in 3 minutes. The Linguini came to our table about 7 minutes after we ordered it, which concerned me at first, but I let it go. A few bites in, I could see why. The pasta was soggy, as if it was overcooked earlier that morning and sitting around all day in the kitchen until an order called for it. The Mac 'n' Cheese was pretty bland. Early Sunday afternoon, we were taken to our seat immediately, but our waitress Lisa didn't show up for about 7 or 8 minutes after we were seated. This was basically a foreshadow of the service to come. She was nowhere to be found after she took our order. Other waiters brought out our food (which isn't a problem in and of itself) but FOUR times we had to ask other staff to send our waitress over to our table. The manager stopped by to ask how things were, and we shared our displeasure with the service. All in all, a pretty poor experience for such a nice place.
(2)
Gary B.
This is a 5 star, but with a note at the end. This is a chain brewpub, much like BJ's but with a smaller menu. The beer wort is brewed at a central location and shipped to the pub, where it is put into the tanks and O2 passed through prior to adding yeast and starting fermenting. This means no beer brewing smell and better quality control. We went Sunday morning when they had a good looking brunch laid out. I instead had the pizza, and my wife the mac and cheese. They both were very good. There is a large beer selection, including beer mixes of two types/shandy, etc. Many were good to very good. The staff was friendly and polite. The note: The bartender saw our food and sent it back before we saw it. She sent the manager to explain and offer apps while we waited for it to be done over from scratch. They did all the right things, and I place the bartender's judgement and concern for her customers higher than the issue of the kitchen staff sending out poor quality food.
(5)
Phil G.
A fair choice for dinner in the the Troy area. The food was decent and the beer unremarkable, but the service was very good. The manager also came to our table and made us feel at home, hence the extra half star. The boneless chicken wings were standard fare, but the Buffalo sauce was spicier than I typically experience (which was nice for me since no be else stole a second wing.) I got the meatloaf, which was good, and the accompanying mashed potatoes were not too garlicky. The chocolate cake dessert was better than I expected, but nothing out of the ordinary. The beer seems like it is engineered to be inoffensive - not too much character but not annoyingly hopped or bitter. Overall, a decent dinner, reasonably priced. A better choice than wasting your money at Ruth's Chris, which is the sewer of a steakhouse that's next door...
(3)
Maureen M.
I am torn. I don't want to say anything bad. It's a brewery. I love beer. However, I feel like this place falls into the mediocrity along with the rest of the Big Beaver/Troy area. They cater to the area who probably doesn't know any better. I am not really a fan of the beer. I love IPA's. Their IPA is disappointing. I gave it a few tries and it never got better. I haven't had a beer that has impressed me or made me want to go back for more. We've gone back only because it's close to work. The food is decent. It's pretty standard. The french onion soup was good and had nice flavor. On our last visit, I had the Asian Chicken Salad. That is probably the best meal I've had here. I really liked it. I've had the burger, and it wasn't that great. I wish the beer tasted better. Service is friendly and we've never had to wait for a table. That's always a bonus.
(3)
Eryn H.
Came here with a group of friends for a mini-reunion of sorts. The place has a chill ambiance, which we liked. It was a pretty busy night, so service was very slow. It took maybe half an hour for our waiter to take our orders. We all ordered appetizers to share. The Idaho Nachos were pretty bomb. Shrimp was overpriced in my opinion ($2 per one shrimp), but taste was not bad. I ordered the Bison Burger with cole slaw. A little too greasy for me, but it was still really good. The cole slaw has a more peppery taste than I'm used to, but still no complaints there. Afterwards, we had drinks at the bar. The guys ordered beer, and I had the Flying Monkey. All in all, a pretty decent evening.
(3)
Gary B.
This is a 5 star, but with a note at the end. This is a chain brewpub, much like BJ's but with a smaller menu. The beer wort is brewed at a central location and shipped to the pub, where it is put into the tanks and O2 passed through prior to adding yeast and starting fermenting. This means no beer brewing smell and better quality control. We went Sunday morning when they had a good looking brunch laid out. I instead had the pizza, and my wife the mac and cheese. They both were very good. There is a large beer selection, including beer mixes of two types/shandy, etc. Many were good to very good. The staff was friendly and polite. The note: The bartender saw our food and sent it back before we saw it. She sent the manager to explain and offer apps while we waited for it to be done over from scratch. They did all the right things, and I place the bartender's judgement and concern for her customers higher than the issue of the kitchen staff sending out poor quality food.
(5)
Phil G.
A fair choice for dinner in the the Troy area. The food was decent and the beer unremarkable, but the service was very good. The manager also came to our table and made us feel at home, hence the extra half star. The boneless chicken wings were standard fare, but the Buffalo sauce was spicier than I typically experience (which was nice for me since no be else stole a second wing.) I got the meatloaf, which was good, and the accompanying mashed potatoes were not too garlicky. The chocolate cake dessert was better than I expected, but nothing out of the ordinary. The beer seems like it is engineered to be inoffensive - not too much character but not annoyingly hopped or bitter. Overall, a decent dinner, reasonably priced. A better choice than wasting your money at Ruth's Chris, which is the sewer of a steakhouse that's next door...
(3)
Maureen M.
I am torn. I don't want to say anything bad. It's a brewery. I love beer. However, I feel like this place falls into the mediocrity along with the rest of the Big Beaver/Troy area. They cater to the area who probably doesn't know any better. I am not really a fan of the beer. I love IPA's. Their IPA is disappointing. I gave it a few tries and it never got better. I haven't had a beer that has impressed me or made me want to go back for more. We've gone back only because it's close to work. The food is decent. It's pretty standard. The french onion soup was good and had nice flavor. On our last visit, I had the Asian Chicken Salad. That is probably the best meal I've had here. I really liked it. I've had the burger, and it wasn't that great. I wish the beer tasted better. Service is friendly and we've never had to wait for a table. That's always a bonus.
(3)
Eryn H.
Came here with a group of friends for a mini-reunion of sorts. The place has a chill ambiance, which we liked. It was a pretty busy night, so service was very slow. It took maybe half an hour for our waiter to take our orders. We all ordered appetizers to share. The Idaho Nachos were pretty bomb. Shrimp was overpriced in my opinion ($2 per one shrimp), but taste was not bad. I ordered the Bison Burger with cole slaw. A little too greasy for me, but it was still really good. The cole slaw has a more peppery taste than I'm used to, but still no complaints there. Afterwards, we had drinks at the bar. The guys ordered beer, and I had the Flying Monkey. All in all, a pretty decent evening.
(3)
Mei F.
I do honestly like this place.. I love the interior, ambiance, and staff is always great. However, aside from occasional drink specials I tend to have difficulty in finding food that would be comfortably priced (and my limits are rather broad). With that said, the quantities of food are typically not cost-effective. You're best off with their tasty salads. Overall, still recommended
(4)
Cibi A.
Ended up at this spot with a friend, large, open interior. Had a solid burger, a 4th of July special called the Idaho, good blend of cheeses and a well cooked burger but nothing to write home about. Didn't try any of the brews, maybe those are better?
(3)
LO K.
Stopped in while I was in the area to see how this location fares against the one in Indianapolis. The prime rib sandwich was even better than I remember, plus the ambiance and atmosphere was much friendlier. Service was great and I like the open feel of the bar. Great for people watching! I'll definitely return.
(4)
Kelly O.
Eh... I guess there's a reason it took me so long to go to this place. I had never heard good things about it but so desperately wanted to believe that it had potential. It's really in a great, busy location. It's too bad that they're just not hacking it. We came in on a weekday evening. They have a short wait. Seated another couple that came in after us, before us. Then we are set in this awkward room on the outside of the main dining room. It seemed like an extension of the main dining room; kind of like a temporarily enclosed outdoor patio space. This, unfortunately, must've been the reason that the room was freezing. We are talking middle of Michigan winter, windy, and subzero temperatures outside with big drafts from the outside chilling the room. We both sat there in our winter parkas and tried to enjoy our dinner. Our server was a very nice young man. He was very friendly and did a pretty good job. However, the food was less than average. It was kind of like TGI Friday's on a bad day, if you know what I mean. Like, the french fries weren't good. At least, you know, do french fries well. We both confirmed before even leaving that we would never go back to this place. I didn't get sick from the food. The staff wasn't rude. It wasn't super filthy. That's why it received two stars instead of one.
(2)
Jes N.
First time at Granite City today had fantastic service from our server Jordan, with the help from his manager they hooked me up with my first growler and a special treat!! Thanks guys! Service, atmosphere and company make for a fun lunch, I recommend the fish tacos and sangria ;) High five to Jordan!
(5)
Al R.
Service slow and unorganized. Food good overall. Most of our party has ribeye steaks and they were tender and prepared properly. Dessert Apple Crumble was descent, a bit sweet but tasty.
(3)
Karen W.
My first time at Granite City and I was less than impressed. The good news is I found $5 on the floor and kept it! The bad news is the $6 spinach dip my friend and shared was not good at all. Our server was friendly but a little too friendly...what's up with sitting down in the booth with me mister? No one invited you! My fish tacos were just alright, nothing special. Could have gotten better ones at Bonefish across the street. They appear to have a good happy hour crowd so maybe the drinks are better than the food.
I have been here several times. Idaho notes and very good and filling. Beer is decent. There always seems to be a wait, especially if you go on a weekend. They also have good cocktails. Good variety of food. I would recommend giving it a try.
(4)
Mitch B.
My wife and I went here on a Saturday night for a double date with some friends and we will not be going back. Our server seemed like he would rather be doing something else than waiting on us-he was not attentive and never smiled once. We went about 20 minutes without getting our drinks refilled and we even had to ask another server to get us some refills. When he finally came to the table with our refills he said that he had to brew some new iced tea. A better way to handle that would have been to give us a heads up before we waited 20 minutes wondering what he was doing. My wife and I both ordered the bison burger, I ordered mine with sweet potato tots, and she ordered hers with waffle fries. There was no indication by the waiter about the sides being extra, which was not welcomed surprise when we got our bill. He even ran down the options for sides when we ordered, which would have been a great time to tell us that each side is about $2 extra. The sweet potato tots were gross-they put salt on them and served them with some weird cheese sauce and they were over-cooked. My wife's waffle fries were not good either. However, our bison burgers very juicy, delicious, and cooked perfectly, but the food is over-priced considering how small the bison burgers were. They come on a pretzel bun, which is very tasty. All together, the meal cost us $45 with tip for two (we did not order any alcohol), which is a lot considering how crappy the service was, the lack of communication, I was not even full due to the small portions, and the terrible side dishes. Next time we will use our $45 to get a better dining experience at one of the other thousands of places to eat in Metro-Detroit, like Carraba's, Bonefish Grill, or Benihana. We will get a much better value at one of those places.
(1)
Rob R.
Having driven by this place countless times, curiosity got the best of me. The food is AT BEST mediocre... The service painfully slow. Drive on by ...
(1)
Li S.
They offer a nice variety of intimate seating and the typical brewery casual seating. Very aesthetically pleasing overall. It's generally very noisy- especially during the peak dinner hours until things start to wind down near close. If it weren't so loud, it would be the perfect place to catch up with old friends. The food is alright- nothing special, nothing to write home about. The beers were better than the food. I personally enjoyed the sampler flights- great if you've never visited before and want to get a little taste of everything. The staff was very friendly, though not the most attentive. There were too many times where I had to hunt my server down just to get a glass of water.
(3)
Steven L.
Why was there a line for this place, the food is nothing more than frozen bland food. The two stars are for the drinks, which is the only reason to come here. Terribly. We had the Red Barron frozen pizza and the chicken wings. What a waste of calories.
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Joseph K.
A solid choice in a very crowded sea of competition. The atmosphere is very pleasant, although it is a little loud as other reviewers have pointed out. The staff is very welcoming and prompt. Even at their busiest you won't be waiting long for your meal or your drinks. I've been here on two occasions and had the fish tacos both times. The fish tacos are wonderfully fresh and light. I was very pleased that a substitution for the side was no problem and equally delighted with the steamed broccoli that was given to me. I'm not much of a beer drinker, but the selection here is wide and should appeal to fans of microbrewed beer. Will definitely be back in the future!
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Justin R.
I brought my family (a party of 8) here for my birthday dinner tonight. It was packed! Service was a little less than stellar even considering the crowd, but the Manager Jim went above and beyond what was necessary to fix it. The entire table enjoyed their food, especially the sweet potato tater tots that came with the pecan encrusted lab chops. The meatloaf I sampled off someone else's plate was some of the best I've ever had. One of my favorite spots in Troy.
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Ben D.
Went here for the first time yesterday. I have seen this place for a few years and thought it always looked like a cool place to go. Since I am not a beer drinker I cannot comment on that, but I thought the overall atmosphere was great. The lighting was a little dark so it was hard to read the menus and it was completely packed after 6 pm on a Saturday but what place isn't? We started off with the pretzel with cheese sauce. It turns out that the cheese sauce for that is also the Northern Beer Cheese Soup. Those both were pretty good. I got the pork chops and thought they were done too much and lacked true flavor. They came with sweet potato tots that were ok but didn't come with any sauce to dip them in. I would like to have seen the pork chops have a special sauce as well. Overall, this place got a C in my book. I can think of plenty of other places in Troy to go and get a better meal.
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Christopher Y.
Really nice place, I've only had wings and bison burger and it's really good! The atomic wings are amazing very spicy which I love, the bison burger is just very good texture of meat n it's always cooked the way I want it medium! Drinks are good here long list of beers!
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Saeed D.
They have good beer collection. Good food and nice staff. What else do you need to have a good night? It's a little loud but loud enough to feel alive ;)
(4)
Amanda A.
I feel so-so about this place. I like it, but don't love it. Typical comfort foods, but nothing I couldn't make myself. I like the grilled cheese and avocado sandwich. I usually just order here for lunch since I work close by. The beers are not brewed here, and some are good. But I was disappointed when I thought they might be. However the service is always great and the staff is friendly.
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Jalissa T.
The food was really good , but the service sucked . My server wasn't educated in the menu or cocktails , but overall I liked it and would go again !
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Nadia M.
One of our favorite places to go. Something for everyone, a great menu variety without being too overwhelming. Service, drinks and food is always on point. The perfect margarita is great. We usually get the fish or shrimp tacos, oscar salmon plate makes my mouth water, and whenever someone gets the steak there is never a complaint. Sometimes we go just for the giant cookie for dessert.
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Ray B.
Met a friend for lunch- solid lunch menu, good service and the food was good. The place is rather loud, albeit the group of six near us had one individual that was very, very loud. Slightly pricey but being a club member helped off set that.
(4)
Brittiany R.
Food was so-so and service was friendly but seemingly out of it. I ordered an appetizer and with a large party, the waitress chose to ask us who ordered which appetizers instead of writing down which appetizers go to which patrons. They did the same to dinners which came out at WAYYYY different times making eating kind of difficult. I wasn't sure if I should eat my food before it got cold or wait for the birthday girl. Spicy shrimp appetizer was overpriced for the few bits of shrimp you received. I'm guessing it was frozen and re-heated then tossed in a spicy sauce. Not worth the $10 or so dollars. I ordered the bruchetta salad which was alright. The chicken was cold which always bothers me. Chicken in salads should be warm. The drink menu looked spectacular and I would highly recommend this place for laid back drinks and apps or even a casual dinner but I won't return with a large party. The staff just simply did not know how to manage the table despite us having probably 3 different waiters during our dinner.
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Matt W.
I met a friend for dinner here while working in the area, and I was very happy she suggested meeting up there. I tried a few of the beers before settling on their stout, which had a really nice chocolate-y flavor, but ended up waiting almost an hour for my friend to arrive due to the insane construction on Big Beaver. While I waited, the staff were friendly, checked in occasionally, but didn't pressure me to order or get more to drink. I finally ended up springing for the irish nachos appetizer before happy hour ended, and it wasn't insanely great, but it wasn't bad either. Once my friend arrived, our server got her drink order and made sure she had a chance to look at the menu before stopping back to get our orders, and I decided to give the meatloaf a shot. Portions were huge (I took about half back to the hotel) and the meatloaf was really flavorful - I thought the gigantic pile of fried onions might have been overkill, but it actually worked well with the garlicky bread and rich BBQ sauce over the meat. It's a chain, but for what it's worth I think these guys were a pretty good chain - I'd probably stop in at another one if I was looking for an upscale dinner option.
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Terry K.
Have you ever taken your date somewhere nice and since you're paying for dinner, a slight sense of entitlement arises and you inadvertently say something that sets off an irreversible, catastrophic fit of rage from said person? Well I sure have and it happened at Granite City in Troy. First things first, the beers work. I had the Northern Lager and Bennie Bock. Inhibitions were lost and spirits arose from within. I'm sure I said something outlandishly dicktastic as I was soon entrenched in verbal warfare. The type of battle where you know you're off base but must hold your ground to maintain a semblance of self respect while sticking to a mildly apologetic explanation that what you said wasn't wrong, just misinterpreted. While the war of the roses was in mid progress, we literally were fighting while eating glazed spicy shrimp. My argument was only slightly halted from munching on these bad lad's and I will order them again. Good good stuff. I lifted weights that day so I felt no remorse ordering the pulled pork barbeque burger on a pretzel bun. The taste was only mildly derailed by this horrific night out. Great burger. She ordered a steak and then refused to eat it, a brilliant show of strength I might add. Still, this didn't prevent me from from going in on my dinner. I was like Walter in Big Lebowski, "I'm finishing my coffee". We've since kissed, made up and will be back soon. Price wise, it's more expensive than Applebee's and Chili's but you get what you pay for. House made craft beers, an upscale brewery menu and a million dollar build out doesn't come cheap my friends. Neither do apologies apparently as I was in hot water for the rest of the night...
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Mike P.
I went there for the Asian Chicken Salad, and was very satisfied. The bartender was great at making suggestions, and they allow you to customize any of the salads on the menu (i.e. add more veggies if preferred). Definitely will be going back in the near future. Their Duke beer is also great if you're into IPAs.
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Danny F.
This place looks big time expensive but it's not. On top of that, the value is just great. I'm so tired of paying $10-$15 for lettuce or a la carte lunches. This place has awesome lunch deals that come with multiple sides. The staff are trained well. Don't skip this place.
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Joseph L.
Great Atmosphere, great beer, and good food. Would have received 5 stars, but very difficult to get into parking lot. Great frontage on Big Beaver, but you must go into a complex prior to brewery, or you get stuck getting on I75
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Sharon M.
Not my favorite. Very good for drinks, but the food is not that great. In winter is freezing!
(3)
Sonia J.
The restaurant aesthetics are really nice. They are known for their brewery. I tried the cookie beer, it was dark and slightly sweet. For food, I had the simply grilled salmon, which was light and tasty. I would definitely recommend it for those looking for a healthy option. The bar is open till 1 am which is great since most places in Troy close at midnight. They had $5 martinis, $5 margaritas and other $5 specials from 9 to closing. It's a great place for a first date or hanging out with friends. The menu is slightly expensive, but overall fun place to eat!
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Bob B.
Friday night, we made a reservation through open table and were seated promptly when we arrived. We were a party of four seated across from a group of about 20 people. Other than the party being extremely loud our waitress was attentive and delivered drinks and appetizers in a timely fashion. Everything went great until shortly before our entrees arrived. The waitress asked if we need drink refills, we did so she said she would be back with them. Our entrees arrived and seeing that I ordered a burger I needed condiments since none were on the table. However the person that dropped off our food did just that dropped and ran. Waiting for the waitress to come back was futile as when she came close she was too busy running individual checks for the party of 20, and then she delivered them more shots, and then ran more checks. I finally started to eat my now cold burger without condiments and my companions still needed drink refills. I was finally able to flag our waitress down, as she didn't come on her own, and I asked for the refills and the condiments which then delivered as the party was breaking up. The waitress was apologetic but the damage was done and the meal was ruined, the burger was much better with condiments but it was offset by being cold by that point. A manager came by and asked how things were and we explained the issues, all she did was apologize as as well. Must be normal as she was not surprised by the poor service. This was the first time back to this place in over a year due to previous bad service. It appears that that things have not changed and we will not be back nor will we recommend this place to others.
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Richie J.
Great food,had the prime rib sandwich w Au Jous and fries,house salad was great, also good soup..wo u ld like tk return for dinner sometime
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Blue O.
Just OK. The decor is 4-star, the noise level high, and the food - for the price - is 2-star quality. The food is really un-remarkable, just so-so. It is not clear why the place is so busy other than perhaps there are not many micro-breweries close by. The wait staff is either over-loaded or in-attentive. And unpredictable. The first time we visited they were very pleasant but the next time they appeared to be uncomfortable in their role. We don't like to be hounded but too often have had to search out the waiters.
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Maria A.
Be prepared to be confused. First, the parking situation is a bit strange. Most parking spots are reserved or valet. You don't know it's complimentary valet until you squint your eyes at the sign. When you walk in on a busy night, there is a hostess at the doors with an iPad and pagers. If she is on the phone, make sure you wait because at the hostess stand they will send you back to the hostess at the door. Also, while waiting with a pager do not try to sit outside or in the small section of the lobby, the pagers do not work there. We were sitting in the smaller area and the pager never went off. We asked the ladies at the hostess stand and they told us that they did page the pager (don't bother asking yourself why the hostesses didn't try to find us or call our name). The couple across from us just got up and left because they were never called. Overall, Granite City has your typically corporate food and decor. Somehow we spent $80 on the shrimp tacos, fish tacos, idaho nachos (which were just ok), mediterranean chicken, two pops, and two beers.
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NaTasha R.
Dinner entrees were very mundane a party of 7 & all had the same opinion that We would return to seat at the bar & have an appetizer & drink.. The appetizers were definitely better then the main course. Great service & timely reservations but ambience was better than the actual food unfortunately...
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J F.
It pains me to give this restaurant two stars but after 3 negative experiences I feel I must. First let me say that I've had great experiences here in addition to the bad ones. I have sung this restaurants praises to all who would listen, recommending it to friends and family. They do have some excellent food - their chicken soup is like home made, they have an excellent chicken salad sandwich and some great salads. Unfortunately, I have found pieces of plastic/rubber (one blue and one black) in my Asian chicken salad TWICE!!!! Both times were after I carried out lunch. This is unacceptable and shows a questionable level of quality control in their kitchen. I let the first time slide but now that it happened again, I feel the need to write this review. The third bad experience I had was again carrying out lunch. I was told "10-15 minutes" was the wait time for my order of a half of a chicken salad sandwich and a cup of soup. I walked in at the 15 minute mark and was greeted rudely by the young women at the counter. This was a first. Their customer service prior to this experience was excellent. I paid for my order and then I waited an additional half hour for my food with not so much as peep out of anyone to either apologize for the additional wait time or to at least acknowledge that I waited a total of 45 minutes for this simple lunch order. I can no longer recommend this restaurant due to the foreign objects found in two salads. I also believe their level of customer service is decreasing. What a shame.
(2)
Jennifer G.
The best double IPA! Smooth, hoppy without being too acidic
(4)
Kate G.
Loud, poor service, and the drinks cost waaaaaay too much (see below why). First off we walked in and told this hostess we were meeting friends. She didn't seem to care and told us we could look around for them but that they didn't know where they sat them. After finally finding our friends, we tried to order our food and the waitress would only take our drink order. It was suuuuuper LOUD in there so you had to yell to be heard. Once we finally got some food the nachos were super salty. Hey I like salt. But this was too much. Also they weren't nachos. If you read the description they're actually waffle fries. ??? The beer was ok not great, I had the local amber and it wasn't very flavorful. .. seemed like they just watered down a dark and called it amber. Dinner was good, so that's earning the extra star. But the service was very sub-par and the atmosphere was way to loud and the drinks were WAY over priced for what they were... Save your money for a real american grill. Not worth the headache.
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Alexis G.
My boyfriend and I went out for our anniversary dinner, and I'm beyond glad that he brought me here! The wait was around 45 minutes, which isn't terrible for a Thursday night at 7 pm. The first host that I spoke to (there were multiple) was pretty cool and helpful. We were first seated at one of the bench-style booths with a table less than a foot away from us, which kind of sucked because it was directly under the AC unit and I had forgotten to bring a sweater, plus the parties on both sides of us were basically yelling. So I asked the host if we could move over to an open private booth (since it was the same servers section anyways). He was kind of a little shit about it and rolled his eyes at me, but we moved. Our sever Alisha (sp?) was fantastic. We could tell that she was super busy, but our order was taken almost right away, our drinks were never more than halfway empty, and she somehow managed to keep a smile on her face despite the rushing around. Managers, promote this girl. Our food was great. French onion soup, 4/5 (could use more cheese, but still fantastic). Artichoke dip, 4.5/5. Whatever $20 garlic butter steak I ordered, literally the best steak I've ever had. Full of flavor, amazingly tender, dripping in garlic butter and cooked PERFECTLY. You should go here.
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Ashley T.
Nice place they actually pair up the brews to your food..... Good dessert option and menu options...... Downside you have to it for your bread... When most restaurants just bring it to you anyways since your bill is going to be so much anyways
(4)
Alex F.
I am a glass half full type of person, so starting off with the positives for Granite City: 1) Great service- attentive, knowledgeable and efficient 2) spinach and artichoke dip is great, good balance between the cheeses and no flavor overpowers the other, including the artichoke Sadly, its the meal that lead me to two stars, even though I chose a meal with an adjacent "G" for "granite city chefs choice"; the meatloaf. It was small, dry and flavorless. It really doesn't have the bold and robust meatloaf taste, and even if it was attempted to be a gourmet meatloaf it didn't get close to that, as flavor would be an essential first step to fall under that classification. The garlic mashed potatoes had good flavor, but were warm at best. The lady next to me had fish tacos, and that is what I will try if I come back, as they looked fantastic.
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Saipooja S.
It is a Saturday night and my boyfriend and I are looking for a new place to pass the time in. Bars are always fun, right? I guess the name confused me a bit: a brewery name but a family restaurant feel. I should have at least asked to sit at the bar, but once we were sat down in a little table next to many others, we nodded in agreement that we would make the best of our traditional date. The place was crowded with a 21st birthday party and many other groups of friends and families celebrating their own accomplishments. We knew then that our food would take a little bit so drinks were in order. I ordered a beer that I had received pretty quickly. My boyfriend took a little longer than me and ordered a Kentucky Sunrise. After 20 minutes, I'm noticing the jealousy in the boyfriend's eyes because I'm almost done with my beer and he has yet to seen his drink. Now, I'm not sure if the waitress saw our eyes roaming around for her or the steam coming out of my boyfriend's head but she could tell that we were not happy. But, this waitress (even with the million tables she was on) was aware of all the people she was serving and tried to help us out. We finally received boyfriend's Kentucky sunrise and our food (Cajun Pasta and a mango salmon on their special menu) and found no room to complain. The salmon was cooked to the most perfect pink and the pasta was well worth the wait. We weren't even waiting for the food, just that one drink! Not only did they blow us away with the food, the owner personally gave us a free platter of sample beers and scratched the two drink we originally ordered. Not to mention a dessert as well, all for our wait. I would like to return with my family, but on a day they are not as busy. Maybe then I will be able to give them that last star!
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Kelly S.
Great good! Only reason why I gave 4 is because of the massive serving size. Waiter, Jeremy, was so nice and very attentive without being pushy. Overall great experience.
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Tom D.
At first I thought this would get more then three stars, but as lunch progressed the service did not. I was delighted when asked how I wanted my burger cooked - medium rare - how else? My delight ended when my hamburger was served exactly how I wanted it - with just ketchup, but sadly it was well done - YUCK. When you are on a work lunch with colleagues - you don't have time to waste and send it back - you eat it and like it or in this case - eat it and yelp about it. Not only wasn't I happy with the simple cookings of a burger - it was small and tasteless! In addition - everything was an up charge except the dreaded carb filled potatoes. I wanted a side salad, but the prices were already high enough with out added up charges for a small side salad - so I went with the waffle fries. I never said I didn't LOVE potatoes of any kind - I was just trying to watch what I ate. However, being a lover of waffle fries means I've had my fare share of them and these were well below my standard - is there a standard for fries? The diet coke was about all that was up to my standards - of course it's hard to mess that up - it's just a shame I had to ask for refills. Overall the place was clean and there seemed to be plenty of parking, but it was noisy, slow service and then the inability to cook a burger correctly brought the rating to three stars - a weak three at that. It wasn't so bad I wouldn't go back, but with all the other choices - I don't see myself returning to this three star!
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Blaise B.
Went here on a first date. Five stars for the date itself, but four for the restaurant :) I got the mac n cheese, which was good, but definitely not one of my favorites. All in all, not a bad place for a date, but not up to this mac n cheese snob's standards.
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E S.
There is nothing special about his place. Made reservations but they still made us wait a long time. The food is very bland and not fresh at all. A lot of it tastes like it was frozen like the waffle fries weren't even hot. A fruit fly landed in my beer and they were everywhere. They messed up my order and the waitress overcharged us.
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Brandi ..
My s/o and I decided to stop here for dinner while visiting the state. The atmosphere was very nice and welcoming. The food was wonderful and the service was nice also. I will definitely be coming back here in the future.
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Rachael D.
Horrible food( cold, bland), horrible service, and their beer was out due to refrigerator issue.
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Holly S.
You either love or hate this place, there's no in between. Luckily for me I love it! Marg flatbread, baked pretzels and cheese, and nachos here are all great starters! Come during happy time and get 1/2 off flatbreads :) The cheddar ale soup is amazing but I would most def skip the french onion soup as it was extremely salty and the cheese layer on top (the best part!!!) completely sunk down before it even got to the table :( As for dinner I usually choose from: Asian tacos, bedda chedda bacon burger, or the overlake. All of which are amazing but make sure to order the burger one level lower than what you'd normally get as they never cook it properly (ex if you like it well done order medium) the Asian tacos are sweet, spicy, and tangy! And the Overlake is just too amazing to even describe (tell em no butter on the bread because it gets super soggy and gross) Make sure to order the Caesar salad too it's amazingggggg I would recommend this place but keep in mind it's a 50/50 you'll like it
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A C.
Ordered the wings and they were really salty. I like the beer which is good. Had a dragonmead tripel and then a granite city Double IPA. Both good. Ordered the grilled Atlantic salmon and wanted it rare. It came out with nice char marks (which was an indication it was over cooked) but ridiculously over cooked like canned tuna dry over cooked. Took a bite and sent it back. They re-fired it and it came out the same. I spoke to the chef and he said he could try again but I'm done. So it's not the worst, they tried, my expectations are that salmon should be able to be served rare if it's fresh. Easy to do. Flip it and kiss it and slap it on a plate. I'm okay if it's still twitching. I'm pretty sure it's frozen salmon they probably run it under hot water to defrost, slap on the grill and do they're best but the hot water has already cooked it thru. It's cool the beer makes up for it. I'm sure the burgers are good. Stick to the burgers and you'll be fine or steak. The guy next to me had a nice looking steak. No idea how it tastes but it seemed okay.
(2)
Irene Z.
Great food and fun atmosphere but service is kinda hit or miss. Would go back buy definitely not a favorite.
(4)
Cathy O.
I am amazed at how busy this place is. We were quoted an hour for a party of two, but luckily they sat us less than 15 minutes later. The lobby was packed, though, and I heard a party of four quoted 90 minutes. Too much. Our server was BIG on the upsell, which I find really annoying when I'm out for a nice dinner. We did get an order of pretzels with a spicy cheese dip. I liked the pretzels but I am pretty sure the spicy cheese dip is their cheese soup with some peppers and tomatoes. I wasn't super impressed with the Adult Bock Mac-n-Cheese, which was really just penne with alfredo. The menu lists chicken as an optional free ingredient, and I didn't request it, but it was in there -- a bit of a surprise. My husband thought his burger was just fine. You can find discounted gift cards at Costco, $100 in gift cards for $80. We will continue to go here to use up our gift cards, but I doubt I will be craving this place.
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J D.
Thai restraint has pretty standard American good and a wide selection. The service is excellent and the atmosphere is great. Don't do brunch here though. Very substandard.
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Mark L.
Maybe I'm easy to please, but I think GC has proven time and time again that it delivers a great dining experience. Yelpers tend to be harsh on chains, but I like to believe that my Troy GC has a little personality (plus I'm a sucker for wood & stone interiors). Though pricier than your average bar, GC does not disappoint. I have been here for pretty much every conceivable social situation a twenty-something is subjected to: girlfriend dates, double dates, birthdays, dinners with friends, or just an outdoor beer with some buddies on a warm summer's day. The menu is particularly helpful in pairing beers with particular dishes, a helpful feature I have utilized many times. However, I will always have a soft spot for their Batch 1000 Double IPA. Food becomes secondary to this celestial nectar. This brew is so bitter that my girlfriend gags just smelling it, but to me, this is a shining IPA jewel of Troy. PROTIP: You've probably seen it in other reviews, so let me reiterate: the Idaho Nachos are a delicious (large) mountain of cheese, waffle fries, scallions, bacon, and sour cream. If they are not on your bill, you've made a mistake. PROTIP 2: This place is kinda hard to get to from the road. You can see it, but there's no direct driveway from Big Beaver. You have turn onto Wilshire Drive and make a left at the first turnaround into the plaza with Ruth's Chris (don't be tempted) and the PNC building. GC is past these and to the left.
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Ashley Z.
They are super yummy and have a great happy hour. The food comes out perfectly coursed. The juicy watermelon is my favorite drink. Always super friendly and the service is okay.
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B J.
Nice venue with decent beer and fairly solid food. Definitely nothing spectacular. If you really want beer, there are a couple dozen places you should try before Granite City. But I guess if you're on a date and don't want to turn it into a beer tasting fiesta, this would be a good spot. Patio is pretty nice, although Big Beaver is busy and I-75 is right there. The one thing about this place that bothers me is the hostess process/area. Seems like there is always confusion up there, as it's one of those places with like six different hosts that always seem to be bogged down...like a much less-efficient J. Alexander. It reminds me of the chain restaurants littering Hall Road. Everyone means well, but it's usually a clusterf-ck.
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Brandon R.
I have to say, the wife and I were pleasantly surprised when we came here for dinner with our daughter. My notes: - Ambiance awesome, also deco awesome. Lights dimmed perfectly. For once I felt comfortable despite it being 10' outside. - Our server DeAnna was hands down the best we have had in a while. Dang good. Friendly, on top of it, nice to our cranky daughter, perfect all around. She even noted congrats on our receipt for a family matter. - Beer was somewhat warm, kind of disappointed. The northern lager. Tasty otherwise. - Artichoke dip was super thick and fresh, crispy ciabatta bread. Not overly rich though, easily top 3 we've ever had. Bread overly crispy said the wife. - Meals were good. Presentation was above expectations, the plates are an odd cool shape and it was nice. Even our daughters side of fruit looked like it was plated for a movie star. Butter steak was tasty but a tad dry. Baked potato was subpar however enormous! Asparagus for both was cooked perfectly and crunchy yet very moist. My salmon was charred perfectly. Wild rice was fairly run of the mill. - We will definitely return!
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Ian P.
This restaurant was a bit of a fail I'm sad to report. I checked it out with a party of 5 for dinner and drinks. I have slightly higher expectations for a corporate place. The BEER: As always with a brewpub, I start with the beer. It was generally on the disappointing side. More malty than hoppy. Kind of bland. Not the quality one expects of a brewpub. The FOOD: Also a let-down. We started with the spinach and artichoke dip, which quickly started to look like the Exxon-Valdez oil spill, with a gross oil sheen on top. Rare not to finish this dish with a group of 5. None of us really enjoyed our entrees, and a lot of food was left at the conclusion. The SERVICE: Were all the waitstaff high? We had so much confusion. Wrong drinks were brought, wrong food was brought, food was forgotten. We were altogether forgotten. Beers ordered at the same time would come one at a time 5 minutes apart. Something is seriously a mess with the communication between the waiter, the kitchen, the bar, and the food runners. Management...are you reading these reviews? Anyway, there are other places you can go for beer and food in the Detroit area...I suggest you try them instead.
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Louise S.
New restaurant with nice bars and modern decorations. Food is ok but it's not special. I couldn't remember anything I had. The atmosphere is good for socializing, but I won't go there for food.
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Linda Y.
Good Happy Hour, has the best flatbread in the world! Would definitely come back here.
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Chad A.
My burger was great! Place was overall very nice. Would definitely return if I lived here.
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Lauren M.
Food is generally good. Fairly large so usually easy to get a seat. Nice bar area with lots of TVs if that's important to you.
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Denny K.
Our first visit was a fine dining experience. My wife had the Asian Grilled Chicken Salad and gave me a sample. We both loved it! She also had a cup of the Wild Rice and Chicken Soup, and gave me a sample again. We both agreed it was excellent. I had a cup of French Onion Soup and it was one of the best I have ever had. I also had a half a sandwich; the Outlander and it was excellent. A very unique turkey sandwich. We were there for a Tuesday lunch. The service was very good but it was quite loud. We will try a dinner at a later date.
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Anthony K.
I hate to give this place a bad review because of the hype people give this place. Unfortunately this restaurant looks good on the outside and that's about it. First off the restaurant has brewery tanks in every corner of the restaurant giving making it seem like the restaurant brews their own beer. Well I asked the staff and actually they don't, sorry to all the granite city "slappys" but they don't brew their own beer, they only store it in those containers you see. The food they offer is nothing special and to be quite honest tastes like frozen food they've simply heated up and served. The Idaho nachos are nothing special. Buy Walmart frozen waffle fries and cover them in cheese, there you go. My experience wasn't terrible especially for how busy it was when I was there, just not as good as people make it.
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Jenai H.
My father and I came here for an early Father's Day and we both really enjoyed it. I would certainly recommend this place for lunch. I will try it again for an early dinner some other time. Apps were delicious as were our drinks.
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Teresa K.
My husband & I had lunch here this past week. He had the peppercorn burger & beer sampler and I had the chicken bruschetta salad. We split the Idaho Nachos which were good. Husband liked his meal whereas mine was so-so. Our server was great. P.S. We asked him who Rachel was (see prior Yelp reviews...lol) and he couldn't figure out which one of the 3 Rachel's it was.
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Chris P.
Terrible service! I called ahead of time to ask how long the wait was and was told 15-20 minutes. When we showed up 5 mins later I was told it was a 20-30 min wait. After 15 mins I asked where we stood and was told there were 23 parties ahead of us!!! A quick calculation told me the real wait was closer to an hour and a half!! When I gave the buzzer back to the hostess on my way out, I asked why she couldn't have been honest with the expected wait time. To add insult to injury, she just laughed at me! NEVER AGAIN!
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Licia D.
Great beer, great food, great service. Took me forever to finally get here and now that I'm here it won't be the last time. My fave beer so far is the two pull the northern and the bennie mixed. Which is great because I enjoyed the northern by itself and the bennie by itself so them two together is just beautiful!! Ordered the Asian glazed shrimp and the simply grilled salmon. Lord!!
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Kelly G.
Very disappointed in the wait at this establishment. Party of 5 including a baby needing a high chair and was told 20-30 minute wait. We are now at 1hr10 minutes and still waiting. Discussed with the manager Lance and when he was walking us to our table he specifically opened up for us, the wait staff was seating someone else. Now waiting longer, sigh . . .
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Lyndsi W.
Horrible brewery, so chainy and nothing I would ever wanna go back to. Their food was over priced and OK but, nothing memorable and their beer was not that great. We stopped here as our last stop of a 3 brewery tour. Our goal always being 3 breweries, 3 beers and 3 apps over the period of about 6 hours. This was the not only our least fav of the day but, of the total Michigan Mitten Brew Tour I set myself on over the period of my last two years living in Michigan. It's disappointing because their brewery is a chain, the beer isn't good and the food is overpriced non memorable food. Don't waste your time here with not only all the wonderful breweries in Michigan but, the great restaurants in Troy, Mi.
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Kristin Z.
My husband and I have been here 2 times over the last few years since they opened. I had the bruschetta chicken salad the first time which was pretty good. This time I ordered the maple peppered bacon flatbread. I didn't like it at all. Thankfully, they took it back and didn't charge me for it. My husband ordered the chicken and asparagus linguini. He said it was ok but not worth ordering again. The beer was okay. We recommend the Black and Tan. We weren't impressed with the service speed especially because we were one of the only people there. We honestly probably won't go back.
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Stacey D.
It's just not good. Period. The beer isn't good. The food isn't good. The atmosphere, decor, and staff are OK. My husband declared it the worst IPA ever. The burger, meh. My steak was gummy and very flavorless. This was our second try, the first being when they first opened. It was also our last try. Save your money and go elsewhere. You'll get a better burger and a better beer.
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Sarah R.
Awesome food, wonderful staff, gracious management and a beautiful restaurant. Awesome lunch. Be sure to get there early for lunchtime, it can be busy!
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Mathias B.
Even though Granite City is a chain, for some reason I thought it was going to be great. Vegetarian options were limited to Just one or ordering without chicken for something. That meal was a margherita pizza, which was ok at best. There's a barbecue sauce on top but doesn't bring much flavor to the bland taste. The beers were not very special, lacking flavors to make them taste like something outside miller light. The dark stout was especially light and lacking robustness. Not something you typically note in that category. The only unique taste came with their mixing of beers which took a red beer and light lager and make another drink. That just goes to show that the other two flavors weren't good enough by themselves. I wouldn't recommend, for the average tastes, it still ended up costing $43 before top. Not exactly a bargain for mediocrity.
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Meagan W.
The interior is beautiful, but who cares? The food itself was bad, really bad. This place is super overpriced. It's also very loud in here which makes it extremely difficult to carry a conversation. I ordered a medium rare steak that had to be returned twice, it was like gnawing on leather. They do not know how to season any of their dishes, either.
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Zachary H.
Very good food, can get busy at times, but service is on point! Definitely worth trying out sometime!
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Ryosuke U.
Have some customers close by so stopped by here a few times. It has a 3 star review but I'd give it a little bit more credit than that. I typically get one of their homebrewed IPAs and a burger when i come here and have enjoyed it every time. Has a pretty decent sized bar section if you want to eat quickly as well. Overrall, good upper-end brewpub atmosphere with decent food and good service. Good to take customers, coworkers, friends, family and a date.
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Liz P.
Update! Went again with coworkers (I live down the street, but only go here during work hours for some reason, lol) yesterday for lunch. Our waitress was pretty busy it seemed, she had a lot of tables. I ordered a hamburger with mashed potatoes, and both were pretty good, although I asked for tomatoes + no lettuce and got lettuce + no tomatoes - she later brought me tomatoes though. This is a great place to go for birthdays because you get a FREE cookie pie (1 per table) - 3 of the 4 of us were celebrating birthdays (I am the 4th, so I guess I am the cookie pie mooch this time, haha) so they brought us one, and it's delicious. I think I've referenced their cookie pie in a previous review too, because it's THAT GOOD. I don't usually order drinks but I got a Diet Coke yesterday and it was $2.79 - a little expensive, IMO. I was needing some caffeine though so it served it's purpose. I'll be back again to Granite City, maybe during happy hour - $5 mixed drinks and $7 flatbread pizzas, though Bastone (Royal Oak) has $5-6 happy hour ginormous pizzas. I do like Granite City's though, I've had those before as well.
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Adam S.
Problem 1: This not a brewery. The wort is trucked in (to each Granite City location) and only fermented on site. I'm not a beer snob, but where do you draw the line? It should be a fermentation stable and eatery... or something like that. Problem 2: The beer isn't good. I had a Double IPA (Batch 1000) that was hardly hopped, and had no malt backbone. Calling this a DIPA is like calling Labatt Blue a Pilsner. The Octoberfest was passable, but uninspired. Problem 3: I think the food is trucked in from Applebe's; calling the food mediocre would be an overstatement. Poor menu choices and frozen ingredients. Also, the pretentious use of oddly shaped, and undersized plates isn't called for. Surprisingly, the prices were average... The interior is cold, and uninviting, very trendy feeling. The servers are decked out in all black attire and have zero autonomy. Everyone was nice enough, but I felt like I was being waited on by clones, or members of Delta Force. This is the only (faux)brewery that I've been to that I wouldn't want to stay and watch a game, or just hang out for a while and enjoy their beer and some conversation. This is also the only (pseudo)brewery that I've been to where I only tried two of their beers; I just couldn't bear any more. Bad drinks, uncomfortable atmosphere. I guess this fits into Troy's Big Beaver restaurant corridor very well, but it just doesn't suit me. Probably won't be coming back.
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Michael L.
Just ok. Food is average to mediocre. The beer selection is limited to what they produce which is not very exciting. With so many great craft beers in the world why would they only sell there average products. Beer drinkers are evolving and there tastes have expanded past 5 flavors. Get with the times. It is all about choices. Limit my choices and I will go to many of the places that don't.
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Ellen V.
We went here for lunch. There were so many flies big fruit flies that we were constantly swatting to get rid of them. We ordered pretzels and cheese and the pretzels were okay but the cheese sauce tasted spoiled. I caught one of the Flies in my beer. They were nice enough to bring me a new one and take it off my bill. The burgers were average for the price. Mostly bun.. It was not a pleasant experience.
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Kristin M.
Just got this email from the bartender who served me. I have bleeped all his swear words: "first of all if your a server F*** you. im that bartender and ive been waiting for a very long time to tell you that yes i didnt ask you if you wanted to get anything else because you sat at my bar for a f****** hour sipping on the shitty beer that we serve and than not even buying anything and i did ask if you wanted to try a beer. cheap a** getting something that is 4.00 dollars and sitting at my bar for over an hour so yes of course im going to talk to my bar regulars that will tip me. hahah oh and btw we all sat and laughed at your post on yelp after you did it. I can't wait to call their manager and owner this afternoon.
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Richard L.
Lackluster experience. Service was pleasant. Beers were underwhelming. Food was standard. If you are looking for beer variety this is not the place. However, their sampler cost $5 for 8 beers so some people may be attracted to Granite as a value play.
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Pero R.
This place is one of my favorites, I go there at least once in 2 weeks. The food is great, the place is very nice and service is always good. If they would like to improve, for start work on the beer selection as 5-6 beers for a restaurant is funny, when you put chicken in the salad its better to be warm than cold (probably they keep salads in the fridge). I would recommend the Idaho Nachos, Asian Salad, all burgers and flatbreads.
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Amy P.
I really like the bar area at granite city. Move only ever sat there and had a great experience. The happy hour specials are ok. The food is kinda pricy for a chain restaurant but it's actually not bad. When we have gone during happy hour the flatbreads are half off so its an ok deal. The flatbreads are pretty good and they have some nice combinations. The other times I've gone I've had the pasta which was great. All of their salads are great! They chop it nice and fine into nice bite size pieces and it comes perfectly dressed. The salads are definitely one of best things to get on there. Lastly the beer is pretty good! They have a great selection and I feel there would be something for everyone.
Have never had a bad meal here. Love their soups and salads at lunch. Clean and staff are Happy and Friendly. The location is a bit tedious. If you don't turn when you are suppose to you run the risk of getting on I75 or you have to travel up Big Beaver and make the turn around twice for you second attempt!
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Jennifer K.
Five stars for the service! Emily was awesome. We sat in a high top and had two more people than originally expected. Her support staff was excellent from the runners to the bussers... Everything was great! Mac and cheese was awesome and the Bennie beer was delicious!
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Randy G.
I notice a long wait outside every time I pass by. I'm not sure if its that good or that its just the hype. I have only tried brunch here, so it's certainly possible that dinner is much better. Their brunch is only buffet style, no available menu. They have two long tables filled with options such as salads, fish, cheeses, eggs, bacon, sausage, French toast, breads and pastries, soups, roast beef, fruit, and probably other options I'm forgetting. Everything tasted okay and was fresh, however the cost for brunch is just higher than its worth. There were very few people here for brunch, this is probably why. You won't have any trouble getting in if you're trying their brunch option. I certainly intend to try dinner here in the future. I'm hoping its a little better for the price.
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Suzzette M.
Meh. Food was....food. Nothing amazing. Tried the pretzel app, pretzels were alright, "beer cheese" dipping sauce had no taste at all. Not beer...no cheese. Hubs and I both had the buffalo chicken wrap with natural cut fries (frozen of course). Hubs hit the nail on the head when he said "It's like applebee's food.". Frozen. Our meal wasn't HOT either. They bring the fries out in "stay warm cups"....I think they heat the cups to help reheat the fries. It was all very blah. Double IPA was alright, not as hoppy as a double should be. Oktoberfest was nice. Nice atmosphere. but for the price...the food quality could be better....and HOTTER.
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Ken B.
Excellent food and beer. Service was ok but not great hence the 4 stars. Definitely recommend tho it was pricey. $150 with tip for 4 people.
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Yolanda G.
My cousin and I ate dinner here last night, and what a delight. Our original plan was to get to Benihanas for a sushi dinner. Instead we spotted this place right off I-75 and decided to stop in. We came in at 6:30p.m (happy hour is over at 7p.m.). From the very beginning my cousin and I were happy. The hostess was very friendly, and filled us in on all the specials. Our server Greg, was outstanding. I am almost always the girl who never knows what to order and I always take forever to even read the menu. Not once did I feel rushed or pressured to order. Greg simply gave great suggestions and answered every question I had about the menu. We ended up ordering a flat bread and 2 entree's. I had the asian salad. It was grand! and my cousin had the spicy shrimp taco trio. He loved it. We both had a drinks on happy hour which made them 5 dollars each and we ordered the beer sampler. Then I ordered the mini desserts (delicious!!) Our bill came to 65.38. We didn't know what to expect from this place when we came since they do not have a specific genre of food. But man were we happy. It truly came from the terrific service. We couldnt have had better. Thank you Greg for making our 1st time dining there such a great experience. I will definitely be back again.
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Erica D.
After a frenzied day of shopping Somerset, we picked Granite City as our food stop since neither of us had tried it and it seemed casual enough for our vibe. They have a fairly large menu selection but I had a hard time finding what I wanted to eat. I have a long list of vegetables and flavors I disdain and it seemed like just about everything had something I was skeptical of. I probably ordered wrong when I chose Chicken Marsala - pasta dishes at non-Italian restaurants never get proper justice! The sauce was very good, as were the mashed potatoes, but the chicken was absolutely unseasoned and had to be soaked in the Marsala broth before each bite to really become satisfying. My friend ordered the Cajun Pasta which was average. It was more Alfredo-ey than spicy, and andouille sausage would have been a better choice than the Italian sausage that was used. Again, the food was edible and better than most brewery meals, but nothing that would keep me coming back. My favorite part was my chocolate mousse shot - they nailed the texture perfectly. Our server was slightly inattentive, but he did throw in a free Dr. Pepper when he overheard me saying I wished I ordered something with bubbles as opposed to the iced tea I asked for. The decor is nice - simple but modern and there was plenty of room. I would come back to try some of their brews and skinny style beverages if I lived locally. It seems like a nice place for a quick drink after work with a pal.
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Rebekah W.
We've been twice and both times the wait staff was awesome. Our first experience was pretty good all around... But the wait was 50+ mins. This time we went on a Sunday night when it wasn't as busy. What a mistake... It was amateur hour. The hostess was snotty and sat us at a dirty table, just set our napkins and menus right in food crumbs. The food was not good at all this time. I ordered the salmon with wild rice and asparagus. It was pretty clear the rice was from the day before and microwaved... It was mushy and tasteless. The asparagus was mushy and the salmon was over cooked. I recommend going on a Friday or Saturday night and ordering a burger.
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William S.
First, let me preface this by stating I do not drink so beer and alcohol do not interest me. This review is about the food. My son took my wife and I here for Mother's Day. Expecting the worst we were delighted. We split up most of our food, the portions were huge. My son had the Cajun Pasta, it was tasty to say the least. We also had a Flat Bread and it was wonderful, tasty and fresh. I had the Reuben Sandwich and it was the same - large, tasty, fresh and wonderful. Our service was perfect and we had absolutely zero complaints. We WILL go back and I recommend this place for food and service.
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Stan G.
Great place, good service. I ordered the crispy buffalo chicken wrap with cole slaw and loved it. The waiter forgot our drinks but other than that, this place has a nice atmosphere.
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Matthew K.
Excellent food, and great service. Was surprised to find such a gem of a brewery in such a small city, but it's truly individual and very uniquely organized. Salmon portion was a little smaller than I expected, but the flatbread appetizer made up for that.
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Elise P.
I'm not sure how to feel about Granite City. I think my view was tainted by a long wait, an overly hot room, previous things I've heard about their beer, and seeing way too many people swilling Bud Lights (at a freakin brewery! Come on!). And a bad date, but that's beside the point... I arrived at about 6:30 on Friday, so of course there was a wait. Overall, I waited about 35-40 minutes in their crowded lobby. They had tvs with the wait list on it, so that was somewhat helpful. Can't really be mad about the wait on a busy dinner time, though. They seemed to have call ahead seating too (which I didn't do). Once we were sat (right by a fireplace, ugh), we perused the beer list. We both got their new scotch ale, which was serviceable. Much lighter than other scotch ales I have had. The server knew literally nothing about the beer when I asked what it is like, after she suggested I get it- how does that make any sense? She literally read off the menu insert describing the beer! She mentioned she is 20 and can't drink it, but I still have a reasonable expectation that my server will be informed on the products they are selling, especially beer at a brewery. I did have a bit of a prejuidice to the beer, knowing that Granite City is a chain and they get their wort shipped in from out of state (read: basically, not all the brewing is done on site. Kind of Hamburger Helper-ing the beer). At any rate, I also have an expectation that even in a brewery that isn't exactly micro, that their own beer will be the focus. Not the case here. Macros abound. It's just sad, but that's my [beer snob] opinion I guess. The food was decent, no complaints really. Odd presentation to my bruschetta salad, but it was good and the dressing seemed homemade. The menu was almost overwhelmingly expansive, so it should be simple to find something that will appeal to anyone in your group. Price point isn't too high for the area. Seemed like they had a decent happy hour, I would probably only go back for that.
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Alexis S.
11-2014 yay they changed their brunch back!! Love their lemon shandy beer too!! 4-10-14 they changed their brunch to an la carte menu which isn't really brunch:( boo!! Great brunch! I don't eat here for dinner, but I love love their Sunday brunch! They have tons of food. Last time I went, I could not stop eating. My fave is the prime rib, french toast, two types of hash browns, salads, biscuits 'n gravy, and shandy beer. The decor is nice and the servers are always attentive. Uhmm watch out for their slippery napkins always trying to hang out on the floor:( I'm surprised their yelp ratings aren't better since they are always packed.
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Kari B.
This is one of my favorite go to places. We will often times go for drinks and appetizers, which is especially a good deal during happy hour. The spinach artichoke dip and idaho nachos are favorites, and I was a bit disappointed last time I went that the chicken caesar chalupa was no longer on the menu. Great food, drinks, and service, and one of my favorite places to go for evening drinks and apps.
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Crystal L.
The buffalo wings were great. Perfect. However. My only gripe was that they took forever to bring them out. The Manager bought them out. They didn't comp our drinks or anything. As for the main food. it was awful and bland. It's clear there's no top chef in the back. I was served a dry baked potato with nothing on it. I had to ask for butter! The beer was awful. This is no Kuhnhenn's. Finally we called ahead to be seated at a table. 30 minutes of waiting time and they a sit us in the bar. You don't need to put your name down for the bar!!
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Tara L.
I had seen this place being built many months back, and would always remark to Husband that they are building it really quickly! Never heard of this place before, but after noticing their big GRAND OPENING signage, I had to read up about it. Should have known, another franchise. While I don't mind eating a franchise establishments, I find that there are not a lot that are memorable. Large menus with an extensive list of drinks and desserts often overwhelm me because quality can suffer with a huge menu, but Husband and I decided to try it out. First off, getting into the place is a bit awkward, as you have to enter through Ruth's Chris Steakhouse to get to it. They offer valet, but there are plenty of spots for you to park yourself. We arrived around 7pm on a Saturday. There were a lot of people waiting, and it seemed like there would be a long wait, but we only had to wait 20 minutes. Not bad. During that time, we sampled some of their flatbreads (the tomato basil mozzarella flatbread, and BBQ Chicken flatbread). I thought it was a nice touch to bring them out for the waiting patrons; just a small touch of hospitality goes a long way. Since we enjoyed the BBQ Chicken flatbread ($10.95), we decided to order that for our meal. After much deliberation, we added their GC Walleye Dinner ($15.95) and a cup of their Cheese Soup ($4). The soup had a silky smooth texture and a good balance in cream and cheese, but for the price, the cup was too small. I'd order the bowl next time to share. Our Walleye dinner and flatbread arrived at the same time, and were very large portions! The Walleye was coated with bread crumbs and deep fried nicely. It looked dense, but when cut into, it was moist, flaky, and piping hot. Seasoned well, it was served with mediocre and watery cole slow and boring garlic mashed potatoes with chopped scallions. At least for the $15.95 price, the 8 oz. piece fish was fresh and cooked really well. The BBQ Chicken flatbread was tasty, and a large portion. Price was justifiable, and I liked the fact that they make the actual flabread crust in house and it's the thin without being too flimsy. the ratio of toppings to sauce was good too. The combination of provolone, cheddar, and mozzarella cheese lightly sprinkled over the top was a nice salty after tone to the chicken and red onions. Husband had a 20 oz. glass of Wag's American Wheat, and he enjoyed it. I'm allergic to most beers, so I'm taking his word for it. :) We didn't bother getting dessert because nothing looked all that special, and it was overpriced. The place is large and has indoor and outdoor seating, but it is LOUD. Our waitress was nice, but aloof. I'd say that this place is good to come with friends, and if you are craving carbs late at night. They are open until 1am on some nights, so check this place out and try their flatbreads! That's probably what I'd come back for. :)
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Arianne P.
A few more unique items to the menu or specials and they'd be knocking it out of the park. The trio fish tacos are yummy, love the Chop Chicken Salad, enough to share and flavor of the Italian dressing is well seasoned. I do like a little blue cheese crumble on top and waitress was good to bring it. Lunch break on work so no alcohol for me. Ambiance is cozy and warm feeling, the servers have all been great. I do love the Peppercorn Blue Cheese Burger, with bacon! I think they hit the balance of not over kill on the blue cheese so it works. Really a fan of that burger! Their waffle fries and regular fries are seasoned just right, not dry, crispy but not crunchy and yummy. Convenient place to meet friends, family or colleagues. It can be loud at times and that is hard when I want to connect with someone. I have ventured on the specials at times and been disappointed. I feel like there is a signature treasure of a dish just waiting to happen at this place. Oh the flat bread maple bacon thing, can't remember the name but a coworker ordered and I ate the toppings was very YUMMY! It's just missing that something to make it awesome.
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John K.
Thought it was OK. Typical chain along BigBeaver but it wont piss you off like Fridays(douche central/ barely edible food) or Ocean Prime(uptight crappy service, add on for everything, shoot money out yer butt). Typical brewery, didn't really have anything outstanding. Decent prices, interesting menu, warm ambiance, open kitchen, open floor plan, clean bathrooms, not too busy. Service was downright outstanding....server seemed to be drinking the corporate kool aid opposed to being genuine (definitely recommend the most expensive specials, "everything" is great, etc. but that is me just being a picky chumpstain.) The entree salads were great (except the truly bland caesar....no anchovies, fresh pepper or cheese offered) My french dip (I think they call it something uppity.....prime rib something?) was decent. I thought it was just ok when I started but I increasingly became impressed the more I mowed my sandwich. Super skinny tasty fries. My lunch mate dug his root beer, never got an answer if they brew it there or not. Overall very good for a BigBeaver lunch during the week
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Joel D.
Gross beers, bland bland bland food. This is a horrible chain incarnation of the brewpub. The aesthetics are nice and service was good but the food and beer were absolutely terrible. To me it was the epitome of the dumbed down middle america chain restaurants.
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Liv R.
I am a little partial to this place...I am here 5 or 6 times a week. The food is great, the drinks are good and the bar staff is awesome, you must sit at the bar. They have the hottest bar staff in the Big Beaver area, hands down. Also, GCFB just won Taste of Troy 2014 peoples choice AND critics choice award! You should definitely check it out...and maybe come visit me at the bar! (Hahahaha) And for all the staff who reads this- you may laugh out loud now:)
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Jon G.
Despite its name, Granite City is a restaurant and not an actual town compiled entirely of Granite. It isn't fooling anyone since the structure is mostly brick and mortar, but I digress. Granite City specializes in american food from pastas, pizza and burgers and home brewed beer (again not granite). I enjoyed their unique beer menu concept as they take five standard beers and mix them in different fashions for a more expansive menu. I picked a beer randomly and it turned out to be great. If you are less adventurous, they also have bottle beers like Bud Light. The Granite City menu was huge. In fact, it was almost too much. I sat there for a while and didn't know what to get. Ended up ordering a turkey burger that was about $10. With my beer it was about $15. The beers can be expensive if you aren't used to microbrews, but you can join their club for $15 and get a dollar off each time, plus a free beer the first time and some other perks. Back to the food: it was good. They bring warm bread to your table which is awesome, because, YAY CARBS! The burgers are made strategically to taste better than the useless crap you get at Applebees. They also give many options for side dishes so you don't die by ordering deep fried french fried fries. I ordered mashed potatoes and they were both redskin and delicious. The other thing that was delicious were the Korean tacos. My girlfriend let me eat some of hers and I think I will get that next time. A good go-to for people who like tacos, or sounding like they are cultured by eating Korean food. Anyway, this place gets busy on the weekends. We got there at 5 p.m. and got one of the last tables. You should try the same - or don't. I don't want to force you to do something you don't want.
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Michelle N.
Meh..food is okay but kinda pricey, service is just okay, place is kind of loud (but it doesn't bother me). We ordered: 1. Nacho fries: sounds like a great idea (waffle fries + sour cream + onions + cheese + bacon) but terrible in practice. Do not get..it could seriously be 2 people's meals BUT the cheese is hard AND bacon bits are so small, you won't taste them. So unimpressed. 2. Cajun pasta: bf liked it a LOT, which is prolly the only reason we'll ever come back here. 3. Crispy shrimp tacos: I really enjoyed this BUT in all honesty, it tastes like a regular shrimp taco. There's nothing particularly special about it, but it'll do the job when I need my taco fix. 2 stars. It's not bad, but it's not good, either.. just "meh". ps: Make sure you call & place your name on their list in advance, otherwise you'll have to wait for-freaken-ever.
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Tom C.
I was excited to try this place for the first time. The decor and atmosphere are enjoyable. We checked in at the hostess stand and they said we could seat ourselves in the bar area. So we found an empty booth , of which there were many, because it was 5:30 on a Monday night. We waited a few minutes and a server came by and very snidely asked if we had stopped at the hostess stand because we shouldn't be sitting there. I said we had and repeated what the hostess had told us.The server told me I was wrong and we needed to move. Ok, fine the place was mostly empty so we walked 10 feet away and found two seats at the bar. It took several minutes until a bartender acknowledged us and then the service after then was quite good. The happy hour menu is fairly extensive with good drink specials but the food was underwhelming. We had the artichoke dip and the pepperoni flatbread. It was an ok experience but I won't rush back.
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Tracy W.
What a GREAT place! I ate at one of these while on business in Ft Wayne, IN. This is not your avg chain restaurant. They are slowly expanding and would advise anyone to check them out. They make everything from scratch and the taste prove it. Great food. We ate here on a long weekend get away. We had the flatbread pizza and adult Mac and Cheese. Both awesome. We also tried the pretzels and cheese which were the best anywhere. Great beer selection. If you like to try different beers get the sampler. 8 different micro brews. I was surprised by my favorite. The staff was some of these Best and I travel quite a bit. Service wise this place gets a 10+. We had 6 different staff members to our table for food, drinks and follow up and all were so friendly and helpful. Jeremy our waiter was great. Highly recommend and hope to see you in our area of Ohio soon.
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Jason P.
When I was there, I was one of 3 total bar guests. The other two were most likely regulars, judging by the bartenders spending so much time talking to them. There were 2 bartenders on. I was promptly greeted, given the beer I ordered, and then ignored for the next 20 minutes. My menu was closed, I was halfway thru my beer. I was only sitting a few seats done from the other two gentlemen. The two bartenders never even looked my way. I suppose I could have waved, or cleared my throat. But it's not my job to get their attention. It's not like they were busy and just hadn't checked on me. They were flat out ignoring me. I checked my tab. It was printed at 3:10. I got up and left at 3:30, after throwing some cash on the bar to cover the bill. I decided to go somewhere else for my burger.
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Rod R.
1st visit. the place is beautiful. it is loud here, and the music was a little louder than I like for table conversation. we sat at a high top in the bar and watched the Tigers choke again..good place to watch a game with plenty of TV. it was after 9pm so we ordered a beer and a couple of flatbreads and the cheddar ale soup. nice 9-close drink and appetizer menu for less. unfortunately, our service was slow to absent from start to finish. cheddar ale soup was hot and delicious. flat breads are nice and light and quite large but not overwhelmingly filling, bacon has great flavor. The Norther beer was average imo. would be nice to have an Amber offering on the beer list. I would've tried a Pale Ale had service been faster. also have Double IPA. I wasn't feeling hoppy. I'd be happy to try again sometime. they have a nice looking menu. we were approached by the manager after dining, and he provided a gift card to us for another try someday..could be 4 or more stars I'd say.
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Doug B.
The chicken Marsala was good. The beer sampler was hit or miss, but the descriptions by our server were dead on. Service was a bit slow.
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Vince S.
First and most importantly: The beer is abhorrent. Nothing good to be said about it. The "1000th Barrel Double IPA" was really not up to my expectations. The best beer of the bunch was the wheat. The food: We started with a spinach dip. Really really excellent. I wish it can with chips instead of dried breadsticks, but it was really tasty none-the-less. I had the filet with a crab hollandaise. Void to a perfect medium rare. The sauce was excellent. The steak was flavorful. It came with a house hashbrown, DO NOT SUB THIS OUT. it was awesomely cheesy. I also got a side of Mac n' Cheese. Stay away from that. When it comes to Mac n' cheese, I'm a simple man. There was just too much stuff on this. One thing I liked was the quality of our service. Our waitress (despite not knowing a thing about beer) was prompt and courteous. Also, they scored big points for having the owner walking around during dinner. He was really friendly and asked for or opinion on the beer. Overall it was a bit pricey I would go again.
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Steven B.
Our family has been here a few times because it is very close to our house. The fettuccine Alfredo is great and so is the root beer. A little bit pricey but is worth the money. You shouldn't go way out of your way for this place, but it is a good stop if you are in the area.
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Jenny K.
My family and I came here for my birthday dinner. They don't take reservations but they have a "call ahead" list that gives you precedence over the walk-in patrons. There is only one entrance to the restaurant... BEWARE! If you miss it, it's a pain to do a turn around near the I-75 entrance ramps. As you drive in, there is a seemingly large parking lot for you to park anywhere. However, each building has reserved parking that is barricaded or has a sign that reads "no restaurant parking". After finally getting situated, we walked past a nice outdoor seating area. We were greeted and seated promptly when we walked in. Our waiter was already at the table ready to take our drink orders. I got a Dirty Martini with Bleu cheese stuffed olives. It came out after a few minutes and tasted great. My hubby ordered the white ale and enjoyed it also. I ordered a Caesar salad to start, which was pretty standard. It took a while for our dinner to come out which was rather disappointing. I've never been somewhere where every table around us that was seated after us received their food first. After 45 minutes, I asked our waiter when our food was coming out. He ran back with 2 other wait staff and our food was served within minutes...cold. This was upsetting for us, but we ate it anyway as we were starving at that point. I tried the fish tacos, which were spicy and delicious...and why this review has an extra star. My Salmon Oscar was cold and bland. I would've rather had my sister's tacos. The restaurant is loud and hard to hear the people you're dining with. It is more appropriate for happy hour or a quick dinner before going out to the bar. There are a few pros and a few cons. I'd probably come back for drinks, but not for food.
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Jennifer J.
You know... I like this place! It has a couple of things going for it that I just feel very satisfied with. It is that kind of place that you feel like going to for a late lunch, early dinner on a Sunday when it is kind of rainy out, and you just want something familiar and warm. You don't have to dress up... you don't have to think to hard about the menu, and for us, well it is very close to home. The staff is very nice, it seems clean and well kept - the lighting is not too dark, not too bright. It is not too quiet nor is it noisy... They have a very impressive looking bar, but I am not a bar person, so my husband and I just grab a comfy booth or table. I hear from many that the beer is not the greatest, but no loss for me - that is not why I would choose go there. The food... well, it isn't a "food experience," but there is something for everyone on that menu. I rather like their waffle fry nachos... I think they are called Idaho Nachos or something like that. They are yummy! You could also choose to get them with home made potato chips instead of waffle fries, but I really just love the waffle fries. Good comfort food. Makes me smile thinking about them. My husband giggles sometimes when he asks me what I would like to eat, and I tell him "Those Granite City Nachos." They have a killer iron skillet chocolate chip cookie with butterscotch. Great to share with someone. This place is great to cap off whatever kind of night you had with just desert. It is by no means a notable food destination. There is nothing really "authentic" about it... but it is a very comfortably "good" bite to grab.
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Sharon B.
I had lunch and the staff is very friendly . The atmosphere is inviting . I ordered the Salmon Oscar ,I ordered it medium and it was a little over done ,asparagus was also over cooked . The flavor of the dish was good ,but not exciting . Not sure I would order again. I will go back and try something else .
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Pete D.
A good place to have fun especially if you show up at "Happy Hour" Good prices on the drinks and select in- house beer. The shrimp appetizer is very nice if you like spicy. The Shrimp are large and I think the count is eight, everything was good. My server did a great job of keep our glass full and our table clean. It wasn't that busy at 3:30 but all in all the place was fun and great food! A good place to meet friends and customers. So, if you're looking for a new place to hang, eat drink and have some fun this is a good as most and better then some.
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Keith O.
@gcfb Went to meet some friends and when they canceled last minute (30 mins late) Granite City bought me lunch! I knew I picked right spot! Been here twice and have exceptional service both times.
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Matthew P.
Weird, I did a review on this three months ago but it must have failed to post. I threw an going away party for a friend on Friday night back then. I did a call ahead 5 minutes after they opened, and was told they were pretty much already booked. They don't want to sour people who will walk in with a 2 hour wait, so they limit the # of call ahead parties on busy nights. I did a 5 pm for 15 so they took it being earlier in the night. The service was ok. The hostess didn't greet me upon arrival, even though there were two and no one was waiting or being sat at the moment. We had two servers due to party size, which was nice. We drank a bunch, which was all good. Food wise we must have ate like 12 flat breads, and all of them were amazing. The maple bacon flat bread was my favorite. Later in the night I had the Granite City Ruben and I wanted to marry it. It was 1/2 corned beef, 1/2 pastrami, with perfectly grilled rye. Place is EXTREMELY loud as it's just one giant room. The floor is a death trap being so slippery, but maybe that has been fixed.
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Scott M.
Decent layout. Loud atmosphere but you can still have a convo with your dinner guest/group. We arrived around 7:15pm and were seated right away. We sat at a tall table near the bar. I wouldn't say this is a place for kids. But surprisingly, people were bringing babies, toddlers, ECT. Justin was our server & he was polite, personable, and professional. I ordered the Fish N Chips and The Wife ordered the BGT (bacon, tomato, guacamole sandwich) We also ordered the French onion soup & a side salad. The soup was GREAT according to The Wife. Both dinners were pretty good. We did notice an usual amount of dishes, glasses, ECT being dropped around the restaurant at different times. Also, we had servers come to our table 3 different times asking if the item they brought out was for us. 1st- plate of hot wings, 2nd 3 beers, 3rd some kind of wraps that looked good enough for me to say, "Yep, that's us." Overall, I'd return here. I can overlook minor stuff. Good food & professional staff are a must for us and this place has it.
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Scott G.
This restaurant has done very well since it opened, but I can't get overly excited about it. Have a friend that enjoys going there, so been three times, but don't find the food very memorable. It's not bad in that I'd never go back, but it wouldn't be the first place I'd go. It's always packed, even hard to find a spot at the bar. The beer selection is good but it's local brews. I've had the flatbreads and the fish tacos, both were decent. If you don't mind a lot of noise and like to people watch, guess it would be a good spot. Lots of TVs for sports too. Seems to be the "in" spot in Troy aside from Kona and Ocean Prime. Wonder how it will do when Bonefish opens later this month.
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Jane V.
I really enjoy coming here for happy hours. I always order the flatbreads along with my drinks. Today i ordered the prosciutto caprese salad and i loved it!! It was lite and tasty!
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Laura E.
Great atmosphere! Amazing food! Ordered the mussels for an app and the pepperoni pizza for an entree. Can't wait to go back again.
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Jaccob D.
Great food, great service, friendly staff. We live in Birmingham and go here multiple times a month. They have "Call-Ahead" seating which works out when they have longer wait times. They have great daily specials on appetizers! I really like the main bar area and patio areas for seating because usually when we go there's some sporting event and they always have it on the one of their many TVs. Highly recommend the flat breads!
(5)
Eric D.
London Broil was delicious. Meghan was great at the Bar.I don't understand all of the hate for this place. Troy is known for it's share of snobs, but come on people this place is really good.
(5)
MICHELLE F.
We love to sit in the open room behind the bar, especially for tigers games. The staff is always great and we always call ahead for seating are seated quickly. Great happy hour and appetizers.
(4)
Rachel O.
Are little overpriced. The beer is pretty good. I went in for an early Saturday night dinner at 4pm with my husband. They had Happy Hour till 5 so we ordered a Bock and a Stout. The Bock was average. The Stout tasted very thin. Mix the Stout and the Bock together for a pretty good beer. For an appetizer, we had pretzels and cheese. The pretzel sticks were very good. The cheese dip was just average. For dinner I ordered the Korean Tacos. They were very good. I expected spicier than sweeter. They were pretty sweet. My husband ordered the Adult Mac and Cheese. It was like an Alfredo than a Mac and cheese with very little bacon. We won't ever order it again. The service was paced naturally. We were not rushed at the time of day we went in. Overall, a pleasant experience. Three Stars because they quality of the food and beer does not reflect the prices. We won't be back. It's like they had a great menu-writer with no chef to back up the quality.
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Chris M.
We went to Granite City for the 3rd time last week. As always the food and beer/drinks were delicious! The soups are wonderful...our favorites are the Cheesy Chicken Tortilla on Thursdays and the Tomato Basil on Wednesdays. Thought their Northern Cheddar and Ale lacked seasoning when I had it on my first visit. We love the Bedda Chedda Bacon Burger and the Cuban sandwich is always great too. There are tons of other tasty looking choices as well. The service on our first 2 visits were great. Last week, it left a little to be desired. 5 minutes to be approached for a drink order is too long. Took another 5 to get the drinks and place our order. After that, it got better and everything was fine. I just think a quick "Welcome, I'll be right back to take your drink order" is required rather than just being ignored if the staff is busy. Regardless, I highly recommned Granite City! Great Happy Hour specials and wonderful food and drink! Go there today!!
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Jim I.
I have been to GC several times. The fist visit was the best, shortly after they first opened. We had a wedge salad, filet and their signature potatoes. It was incredible . Cooked perfectly. There is a high priced steak house across the parking lot that this steak could have been served in. I recommended this place to 4 co-workers and they all loved it. As time went on, they offered brunch, which was a buffet . What was there was good, including their signature potatoes, but no vegetables anywhere. The last time we went for brunch, they eliminated the buffet, and had brunch from the menu. Not my idea of brunch. Another trip we order the filet, but no signature potatoes or wedge salad on the menu. However, they said I could have the potatoes if I wanted. They even gave me the recipe for them. I was confused however. If these are your signature potatoes, why aren't they on the menu? Anyway, the last time we went, they overcooked my filet, and loaded it with pepper. As it has never been on it before, I don't know if the menu says it was supposed to be there or not. But it was on my wife's as well, so they must have changed it. I don't like peppered steak. My concern is where this is heading. I have a feeling that sooner or later they will change things so much from what I liked to what I don't like that I won't come back.
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Katie J.
The first time I went here was to get dinner with my boyfriend on a Friday night. It was very busy and I actually felt underdressed which is strange for me because I'm always too dressed up for almost any occasion. The food was pretty good. I ordered a buffalo chicken wrap which is pretty much my go to thing where it's offered. It's pretty hard to mess up but it was good regardless. I do wish they had more of a beer selection but the one I tried was very good. On my second visit out with a girlfriend for drinks the bartender was amazing. I think her name may have been Brandy but I'm not sure. She was hooking us up all night. It was apparently "happy hour" until 1 am or at least that was when the specials were being offer until. We tried the skinny margaritas and skinny long islands as well as a variety of mixed shots. Everything was perfect and the prices during this time were great also. I want to say it was 4.50 for the drinks and 5 for the shots (which she made enough for two so it was like two shots for 5). The service was much better at the bar than at the table and overall I had a better experience with my friend than the dinner date with my boyfriend. Especially since I was dressed more appropriately this time. ;) I'm dying to go back and check out brunch!
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Erika M.
I've been here twice. Granite City is excellent in every way imaginable. The atmosphere, service, and food are sublime. The first time dining here I had fish tacos per recommendation of my friend, loved them. Recently I went there with my husband. We each had beer (Chocolate Stout and Shandy), split the Idaho Nachos (out of this world delicious!) I had Cajun Pasta and he had Buffalo Chicken Flatbread. We were so so pleased. I can't wait to come back again!
(5)
Rebecca C.
Nice place, comfortable outdoor seating, pretty good food. I had the salmon Oscar, hubby had the shrimp taco trio. We started with the Idaho nachos which were wonderful and could've been a meal on their own. We also had a few drinks. For a brewery I was not impressed with their selections. At best there were maybe 6 beer options and a few more hybrid options. I ordered a watermelon martini which tasted more like cranberry juice and nothing like watermelon however it was part of the happy hour special ($5). Overall i'd try it again but for a cheap cocktail and the Idaho nachos!
(3)
Annie G.
Visiting from NYC and told my friend I wanted to check this place out . Food was good but the service was horrendous. Literally sat for 45 minutes with empty drinks, wanted more bread for spin dip and wanted to order dinner. Michelle our server never came by to see how everything was or ask if we wanted a drink. If u come here sit at the bar. If not you will be here for 3 hours drinking 1 beer.app.dinner. Horrible service
We love this place. It's very "Troy," so that's why I reserved my 5th star as we're not huge fans of the feel of the snobby suburb, but if you can stomach dining with those pretending to be wealthy, the food and the happy hour prices here are really really great. We have never been disappointed. Try the flatbreads for sure, the soft pretzels, and the burgers. The portions are always big enough for two (seriously, the salads and pastas are two full meals), and honestly everything we've tried we've liked. Recommended.
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Kristin D.
I came here last night with a girlfriend in town for business to grab a bite to eat and catch up. I will say the ambiance is nice, relaxing, and a good place to catch up. HOWEVER, this particular review is for the food. I don't know if I ordered the wrong thing but I left feeling bummed because I could have made something better at home. I ordered the Cuban sandwich and my friend the bacon cheeseburger. Ordering a Cuban I was expecting juicy pork, salty ham, melted swiss, and an abundance of pickles and mustard PRESSED together into a vortex of deliciousness. What I got was thick bread (unpressed, grilled, or heated in any way shape or form) that had a tiny squirt of mustard on one side, dry pulled pork, 1 paper thin slice of pickle and semi melted cheese. The sandwich was very dry and sad. Oh so sad. Whomp. Whomp. I noticed that when my friends burger arrived the mountain of shredded cheese on top of it was barely melted. Blah. They seem to have a lot of things on the menu but based on what we ordered- I'm not a fan. I don't see myself making the trek to come back when there are better local breweries out there with delicious food.
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Kamran B.
What: Trendy, tucked-away on Big Beaver Road. Enjoy a lager, pale ale, bock, or stout. When: Happy Hour, Dinner, or Game-time at the Bar. Sit outside at night near the firepit with that beautiful girlfriend. Must: Northern Cheddar and Ale Soup with the Grilled Asian Chicken Salad. Pair with a Northern Pale Ale. Entree? Definitely the Grilled Salmon Oscar. #RajivRecommends80% #DetroitCity #FoodReviews
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Matthew P.
The food is good! Service can be sketchy, valet is pointless! Who cant drive a stick? These guys! Management ok, it could be soo much better!
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Kristen W.
Offering valet at a brewery is kind of odd to me but I let them park my car anyways because I felt bad when they told me they only work on tips. My significant other and I were handed a buzzer. We were told it would be a 15 minute wait. No biggie, but when groups of three and four kept getting seated in front of us, it became a problem. I would have sat at the bar, but it's tiny and not much room. We started off with drinks, but were confused when only 2/8 beers that were on the menu were actually available for the season even though it doesn't specify that. The waitress was rude, and instead of explaining that decided to argue with us. I would have to agree with everyone else, this place is extremely loud! I'm thankful we got the nachos for an appetizer, because that's really the only thing that saved this experience.
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Bob M.
I went here for dinner with my fiance and a friend. Overall, the experience and food were above average. I was a bit turned off that there was some controversy with the called ahead seating but that was sorted out and didn't seem to affect us getting seat. I would rate the food at about a 4 to 4.5 for the price. My main and our appetizer were very good. My french onion soup was good but not mind blowing. The key lime pie as a whole was just average and it was a very small piece for the price.
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Jack M.
Not very good
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Kelly S.
The restaurant had only been open a few days when mom and I decided to try it out. This restaurant is an excellent addition to the Troy, MI area. The other restaurants in the area now have some serious competition. One problem is the location. If you are on 16 mile (Big Beaver) and heading East you will think you can enter off of 16 mile and will find yourself either entering the I75 freeway or continuing on down 16 mile. You have to enter at a light that takes you to a business complex, make a left into the complex and then drive a bit ways back to get to the restaurant. The restaurant has a brewery inside. I don't like beer but was offered a sample. I really appreciate being able to sample the beer vs paying for a large mug knowing I wouldn't drink half of it. For people who love beer you must go here. In addition to the wonderful beer selection there is a wide variety of drinks offered. Mom ordered a 'flying monkey' and loved it. The atmosphere inside is hip/cool/professional-fun. There is red and brown tile on the walls, ample and comfortable seating. The lighting is gorgeous and the brewery is pretty to look at. I ordered the salad and soup combination. The waiter recommended beer-cheese soup so I had that. It was very interesting to taste a cheese soup that had a hint of beer taste; I liked it. The Asian salad was crisp, fresh and delicious.
(5)
Ashley H.
I've been here twice so far. Once on their opening night and then this past weekend. I thought my first experience was much better, but maybe because they had extra help for their opening day. Our service the second time wasn't the greatest and it seemed like our server either didn't know a lot about beer or doesn't know how to suggestive sell to customers. My friend and I ordered the IPA right away but my fiance said he wanted to wait to try ours before ordering. Not at any point did she offer the sampler (only $4!) or ask him what styles he enjoys and suggest a beer to try. Someone else delivered our beer and then our server never came back around and asked him what he had decided. He just decided not to order anything and stuck with water. I think their beer is only okay. I'm a Michigan beer snob and find their beers to be safe, run-of-the-mill varieties. But then I didn't think those even tasted that good. They're drinkable, don't get me wrong, but I won't be taking any growlers home from here. What I drink with dinner here is enough of their beer for me. Maybe it's their brewing process--started at their headquarters then shipped to the restaurant and fermented there--that makes it taste only so-so. Their food was pretty good. I especially like their flat bread pizzas and lucky for me they're on special during happy hour. I know this place will be all hip and cool because of its Big Beaver corridor location, but seriously people, go support a Michigan brewery instead.
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Heather H.
We got in within 10 minutes on a Saturday night at 7pm. It's very busy! We had the Korean tacos and Bacon Tomato flat bread and both were really good. Service was good and very friendly. Beer was decent.
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Emily L.
Eh, it's OK. The atmosphere is decent and the servers are nice, but the food and beers are not great (although I do like to get the beer sampler). Traveling eastbound on Big Beaver, you will need to turn right at the last traffic light right before the I-75 southbound ramp. Once you turn into that driveway, you can turn left into the Granite City parking lot and then drive around the valet. (Not sure why they have valet, but OK...) So, the beer. The lager and wheat are pretty flavorless in a Bud/Coors/Miller/etc. kind of way. The IPA, bock, and stout are better. Like I said earlier, I like to get the beer sampler. It's more entertaining, I guess, and the price is right. They give you 8 samples for $5-ish (I forget the exact cost). In addition to the five beers (lager, wheat, IPA, bock, stout), the sampler also includes some "brew mixers" - they mix the lager and bock, and the lager and IPA, and then one other one. I think one time it was a shandy, so they mixed the lager with lemonade. As for the food, I've tried: - Idaho nachos ("Waffle cut fries topped with colby jack cheese, bacon, tomatoes, sour cream and green onions") - these were OK, but I got sick of them really quickly. I think it's because the cheese got cold and congealed in record speed, whereas the boyfriend says it's because he and I were the only people to tackle this monster-sized appetizer. He's kind of right... we were given a mountain of waffle fries, probably 4 large potatoes' worth, that would have been better suited for a group of 4-6 people. - Bleu peppercorn burger ("Our Angus beef burger seasoned with cracked black peppercorns and topped with melted cheddar cheese, smokehouse bacon, creamy bleu cheese dressing and crispy onion strings") - this burger was OK, a little overcooked. - Granite City reuben ("A half pound of thinly shaved corned beef and pastrami layered with fresh shredded cabbage slaw and Thousand Island dressing. Served on thick slices of grilled rye bread topped with melted swiss cheese and a dijon aioli") - this was fine, although I think they used margarine on the bread because it had a fake, cloying smell and taste that I did not like. - Greek salad ("Spring greens and romaine lettuce tossed with vinaigrette, cherry tomatoes, diced cucumbers, red onions, kalamata olives, feta, pepperoncini's, chick peas and fresh oregano") - I really enjoyed this salad. The greens were nice and fresh and did not include any iceberg. The veggies and feta were plentiful too. The salad ingredients were chopped on the smaller side (not as small as a chopped salad, but smaller than your usual Greek salad), making it easy to eat without a knife. Minor detail, but I thought it was nice. And, of course, the salad was tasty. Note that the salad comes to your table already dressed, so you'll have to ask if you want the dressing on the side.
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Chandra K.
We had great service. The other reviews imply it's hit or miss. Hit for me! Batch 1000 was great
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Mark V.
Okay. So. I'm in Detroit for work and this place is down the street from where I'm staying, and I'm hungry, and I want a beer, and it's rainy and I'm in a crappy mood from flying all day....so...here goes. It looks like a big corporate place, but they don't have them out west. It was crowded, mostly with after work types having a beer and appetizers. My group of three was seated pretty quick and we got beers right away - I got the lager, my friends each got the IPAs - none of them were overwhelmingly great, but not bad. Our server was Alex and she was/is great - very attentive and helpful. The problem is, there's not much to work with on the menu; at the table we got salmon, mac&cheese, and a NY steak - the consensus? It was all "okay", nothing to write home about or warrant a return trip. Alex, however, gets bonus points for being a great server.
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Carol S.
Finally got a chance to try this place and we were pleasantly surprised. They were packed when we got there, but we were seated immediately and they were very accomodating and friendly. The food was good although a bit pricey for what you get. I got the Fish Tacos, which were good but dry; guac, sour cream or some salsa would help. My husband got the Bison Burger on a tasty pretzel roll which got a big thumbs up. The menu is very wide-ranging so there are plenty of things for all tastes. We tried the beer sampler, which was a bargain at $4.95--Eight small glasses of their different types of beer--fun to try them all. None were real standouts, but they weren't bad. The service was good, we got our food relatively quick & everyone was friendly. It was rather loud though, which we didn't mind, but not the place for a quiet romantic dinner. We'll definitely go back again.
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Em M.
I had lunch here after passing up all the chains along Big Beaver and hoping this place had a little integrity. Nope. First, expect the servers to be hopelessly confused. I think ours had had a frontal lobotomy based on her lack of knowledge and the way she stared in silence at me, without blinking, with a weak grin. Their beer tastes like they really don't know what they're doing. If you pay anything more than the $3 happy hour price for it, you're a sucker. I ordered the fish tacos and they were covered in a sugary sauce in bland, Taco Bell quality tortillas. If I get charged $15 for three tacos, I expect you to make (exceedingly simple) tortillas from scratch. A four year old could do it. My friend had the salmon and said it was alright. It was an exceedingly small portion for the price. The service: sub-par, unless you're a large party and they know they'll get a big tip out of you based on quantity. We got passed up several times because we were just two people. Unless you're starving, avoid.
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Adrienne D.
I like the place The interior was nice and updated. Their beers and adult mac and cheese are both great. The place always seems pretty busy. Even on a Monday night. Wait staff needs improvement! The first time I came here, we watched waiters/waitresses attempt to give food to the wrong tables numerous times. They need a different system. The second time, the waitress seemed overwhelmed with her tables. The pizzas are too dry.
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Jerome O.
With the understanding that Granite City has barely been open to the public for a week, I know I'll need to review their service and food again in about 6 months or so because they're still in that "very attentive, impress the customers, get repeat business" mode. As such, the service was excellent, and given that it was Mother's Day, the staffing was almost overpopulated with servers and support everywhere. I am a craft beer guy. I have the requisite map where I pin all the microbreweries and brewpubs that I visit around the country. I own t-shirts, glasses, mugs, and other souvenirs from breweries that have particularly impressed me. I've traveled for beer. Granite City -- being a chain -- plays it safe. Their five beers are of the standard styles, and nothing really strays from the norm or takes any risks. The Sampler Platter is a tray of eight 3-oz. glasses with which you can sample all of their beers: the five standard pulls and three blends. Not bad for $4. Northern Light is the required light American lager, meant for the Bud-Miller-Coors crowd. Pale straw yellow, light to non-existent lacing, and that ubiquitous banana aroma & flavor that's common to the corn/rice adjunct beer. In plain language, it's a step above Bud-Miller-Coors but otherwise very light and airy in flavor, texture, and presence. Little to no lingering aftereffect or taste, and just vanished after each sip. Broadaxe Stout is where I'll probably get drawn and quartered by many beer drinkers. I. LOATHE. GUINNESS. I think it's the crappiest stout in the world and meant to parlay a sort of worldliness when one is seen drinking one, without having to take any risks. It's the Budweiser of stouts. Murphy's Irish Stout is slightly better than Guinness because Murphy's actually has SOME body, SOME flavor, and SOME texture in comparison. Broadaxe is closer to Murphy's. Not my favorite of stouts, but certainly not as horrifying a waste of space and time as Guinness. The other three -- Wag's Wheat, Brother Benedict's Bock, & Duke of Wellington IPA -- are pretty standard for their styles. Nothing really sets them apart from other micros or commercial beers. Just different names & labels for the wheat, red, and IPA entries. The other beers they offer are actually blends of their standards. Unfortunately, they seem to rely on Northern Light as their "mixer," which means just a watered-down version of the base beer since the Northern Light has little to no flavor or body of its own to stand up to the other beers. Two Pull, the Black & Tan, and the Admiral all taste like just lighter, thinner, waterier versions because of the Northern Light, so I'm not a fan of their mixes; it was almost insulting to drink those. All in all, the beers are meant to appeal to a broad public base that may be interested in craft beers, but aren't quite as ready to make the leap into the craft-beer pool with both feet. Couple that with the full bar that serves wine & liquor, and we essentially have an upscale restaurant chain that makes its own in-house beer products. The food appears to be good, though the recipes seem to revolve around clever pre-mixes than fresh/home-made. Not terrible, but not "oh my gawd I hafta eat HEEER!!!!" Finally, the entrance. Oh, the entrance! GC is built on a pad site in the parking lot of the Top of Troy building. The property has no other signs indicating GC's existence along east-bound Big Beaver Rd. so when you see the building, it's too late. The true entrance is about 500 feet BEFORE the building, on Troy Center Drive, into the Top of Troy's parking lot. I imagine that, like the other high-end establishments in Troy along Big Beaver, parking might become a nightmare on a Friday evening when all the local businesspeople get out of the office and decide to tie on a buzz. GC is going to play to the middle crowd. With its likely clientele consisting more of the regular person who wants to be seen drinking microbrewed beers for appearance's sake, beer afficionados may find the atmosphere grating and maybe even patronizing. Nearby Black Lotus Brewing is superior in the true microbrewery experience. GC is really more of a restaurant with a "brewery" facade. I may stop by on occasion if I'm in the area, but I'm not going to go out of my way specifically to make an evening at Granite City.
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Randy S.
I have to be fair to this review and say that I walked into this "Brewery" already pissed off from getting a ticket crossing over Big Beaver Rd. Not the easiest place to get into. Walked in and sat at the bar. Waited patiently while the bartender chatted with what I assume were locals/regulars. I got the Double IPA. It was not poured correctly and was too cold to suit me. Not a bad taste but more on the order of a Scotch Ale. Definitely not as hopped as I had hoped. Ordered the chicken quesadilla. Also, not bad but pretty small. Next I tried the Pale Ale. It was OK but it was just lacking. Hard to explain but just not lots of taste. I would have given this place 3 STARS if it had ended there. I paid my for my meal and 1st drink and tipped about 35%. I paid cash for my 2nd beer. It was $3.25 (happy hour). When I got my change back the bartender just rounded up to $4.00 and never gave me my coin change back or even said a word. I was going to let it go but I just couldn't. When I asked her about it she politely said she did round up because she didn't have any change in her drawer. she asked if I really wanted my change and I said yes. She gave me my change and I put a $1 bill on the bar and started to walk out when the young man said to me "take the dollar. that's an insult". I asked him if a dollar tip was an insult for the beer and he said yes. WTF?!?! If my daughter or son ever said that to anyone I would be embarrassed at them. Forget that $5 tip for a total bill of $16.75 is about 30%. It's the point of this little punk thinking it's his f'ing business. Obviously regulars trying to "take up" for their bartender. Well done A-hole. I just won't come back and won't recommend to others. Summary: If you are wealthy or act wealthy you will benefit from the service. Sorry but I'm just a blue collar worker. Probably should have never gone in here. Beer: 3 stars Food: 3 stars Service: 3 stars Atmosphere: 1 star If you respond to this review please let me know if your a local.
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Jacob H.
Ok food, ok beer. It was a friend of a friend's birthday and they kept cutting people off after like 2 drinks. And the waitress was telling us that we couldn't order drinks from the bar, just her, but it was weird because the bar was right behind us and some of us were sitting there. I wouldn't come here again.
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Adrian K.
Have come here multiple times. Food as always was above average. Beers are great. Will be back for sure.
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Melanie S.
Saturday night visit-busy, busy, busy and loud, loud and loud. Arrived at 6pm, had to wait a bit, seated in a booth. Service was quick and helpful. Had a burger and the side caesar. The side caesar was large and quite tasty. Friends had salmon on salad, side of soup, bruschetta, roast beef sandwich and green salad. Everyone was stuffed so no room for dessert. Many families with children. Not a place for conversation but a good place for a meal after shopping.
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Shelby H.
The first time we tried to go was a total fail because we couldn't find a place a park. Literally, we could not find a single available parking space. It left me with a bad first impression, but my friends all encouraged me to go back and try it. We went on a Thursday night around 7 PM and there was a ten minute wait. Once we got a table, I ordered the beer sampler. I was a little surprised to hear that their white ale, which is their summer brew, is already almost sold out. Our waiter told us it might be our last chance to try it before it's gone. It just seems strange to completely run out of your summer brew in early July. The beer sampler came and it was all delicious. I like all kinds of beer, light and dark, but I'm not crazy about bitter brews. None of them were bitter to the point where I didn't like them. Their dark brew is made with chocolate and coffee and would make a great dessert drink. They have a large selection of mixed drinks on their menu, including some low cal options listed under a "skinny" section. I didn't try any of them, but they all looked good. Their food menu is also quite extensive. They have soups (french onion, a beer cheese soup, and a soup of the day), salads, steaks, chicken, and sandwiches. There were a lot of options that looked good. We ordered the spinach artichoke dip to start, which was a little greasy but still tasty. It had nice, big chunks of artichoke in it. For my entree, I ordered the bruschetta salad without blue cheese (I'm not a fan of blue cheese). It wasn't great. The bruschetta salad at Champps is way better. My boyfriend ordered a burger with fried onions and bacon on it. He said it was good but not spectacular. I didn't look at their dessert menu, but I saw wait staff serving desserts to other tables and they all looked really delish.
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Shannon S.
Not bad....not bad! Tried the potatoe nacho appetizer...basically instead of nacho chips, there are waffle fries loaded with onions, cheese, tomatoe, etc.. It was pretty good, and we also tried a flat bread, it too was good. I'd like to head back and get dinner, and based on this experience, I'd say we'd be in for a nice treat! I can't wait to go back!
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T L.
It's ok, nothing special, portions are on the small side and the chicken was over cooked, tasted like it had been cooked earlier and the reheated. Waiter was not that great, had to ask for water refills and waited a long time for our check only to hear an excuse about having to take the trash out and he smelled of smoke.
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Karim D.
FOOD: Delicious, hearty portions of real meals. The presentation was nice, the flavor was superb and the price was decent (meaning it was exactly what I was expecting for the area.) BEER: The beers where not anything to write home about, most had that "watered-down efferevecentness" that you taste in beers that don't let flavors develop long enough. They hd a delicous scottish ale at the time that was amazing though, and that along with my delicious meal makes them deserve 4 stars! If only all their beers had the flavor development of that scottish ale I would give it 5 stars.
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Chelsea A.
This is not the type of place I frequent, but I came here for a quick snack type situation after Somerset. The atmosphere is very clean, modern and warm. They are doing the stone, and reclaimed style wood thing here. I felt the booths had a lower end color scheme and feel, and perhaps something in gray as opposed to maroon would have enhanced the seating. Our server was friendly and prompt , and I felt that she had not been given so many tables that she neglected us, she checked back about very 7 minutes, and was visible most of the time between. There was a happy hour menu available and from it my friend and I chose the BBQ chicken flatbread pizza, and the tomato basil flatbread pizza. It took about 15 minutes to be delivered, and they came to the table super hot. The tomato basil pizza was covered in medium/thin sliced tomatoes, freshly chiffonaded basil, and cheeses- no sauce. The flat bread was extremely thin, very cracker-like. The tomatoes were pretty awesome, the firmness was exactly what you want from a fresh tomato, and they were perfectly sweet. Overall, quite tasty due to the super thin, very crunchy texture. The BBQ chicken pizza was also really good, lots of chicken, light sauce with a nice sweetness, and plenty of diced,raw, red onion. I would come here for the flatbread pizzas for sure. I would never consider this to be a dinner or lunch venue, but that is because I really enjoy small, intimate restaurants who provide their purveyor list. This restaurant is not using (unless it's not listed) any kind of local or organic ingredients, and that's fine with most people so don't let it stop you. While the chicken on the pizza was not listed as Miller Farms or Bell Evans, it was still juicy, tender and fresh tasting. This seems like an excellent spot for drinks and maybe some flatbread pizzas, I can't say I would eat an entree from this menu. Pluses: The lemons served with my Perrier were wedges, not slices. Thin sliced lemon is a garnish I dislike as it can't be squeezed. The ratio of toppings to cheese and crust surface was perfect, and each bite had the right amount of topping. Being a newer place, the building and surfaces felt clean and unused. You could come here wearing scrubby clothes, business attire or other and not feel out of place. Seems to be a free for all with the dress code Free valet!
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Nha V.
Food is not bad. Their pizza is probably the best thing there. The appetizer, vodka mussels is good but not consistent each time. I heard great things about the beers but haven't tried. The food over all is decent and pricey. Very loud atmosphere & food takes a while to come out when they're busy... Expect 20-30 min wait.
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Brendan N.
Ambiance is great. Comfortable seating, nice lighting, layout. Bathrooms and table area seemed very clean. Food was average. It was fine, but certainly not worth the money we paid for it. Had all the typical "high end American" you see around the area. Becoming cliche, flat bread pizzas, etc. Beer - This was the biggest disappointment. At a brewery, I only am curious in trying their own stuff, and it was awful. I sent the first one back as it made a Bud light sound more full of flavor. The only beer half decent was the double IPA which still I'd give only about a 6/10. If it's convenient, stop in for a quick beer (not Granite City) and sandwich, but don't go out of your way.
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Kristen M.
Disappointing is an understatement. I would give it zero stars if I could but that clearly is not an option. We began our order with two appetizers, the "Idaho Fries" and the "Spinach Artichoke Dip" (the Happy Hour was still going on at the time so we figured we would try those two) big, big mistake. The fries were more like mushed potatoes - basically frozen fries that had been microwaved with some sort of combination of toppings that covered about 1/8th of the platter. The Spinach Artichoke Dip was everything but the claimed title...in simplest terms, it was a bowl of melted cheeses with some sort of water table crackers to dip with it or "Lavosh Chips" as the menu claims. Our entrees were then delivered, immediately after we received our appetizers, and from there the food just continued to go downhill. We both had ordered the "Bedda Chedda Burger" and I can't even come up with a suggestion for what this entree should really be called...all I can suggest is to not eat it. As a matter of fact, we couldn't even eat our burgers if we tried because they were just that atrocious. The burger patties were cooked to a complete charcoal grilled mess, if you want to eat something that tastes like the actual BBQ/grill itself, than this is it. The shredded cheese was piled on still cold and unmelted, the other condiments, such as the BBQ sauce and the bacon, I cannot even speak on because I was too busy trying to get over the taste of charcoal/burnt to a crisp burger patty that I had initially consumed with my first (and only) bite. After giving up on any attempts to try and choke down the food we decided to ask for our check and then, to much of our surprise, a man arrived at our table to inquire about our food. I am assuming he was something along the lines of the Manager or the General Manager but I couldn't even elaborate about this either because after inquiring about the food he never returned to our table. Since he had asked, we politely let him know that we were disappointed and that our plates were still full of food because we simply could not eat the burgers - that's how horribly well-done they were (mind you we ordered them to be cooked medium). He apologized, we said that it was fine and he claimed "well it's not okay to me" and let us know that he would like to fix it. We told him we weren't interested in eating anymore (Lord knows what they would have brought to the table on a second attempt) and he then claimed that he was going to take the burgers off of the bill. In reality all he did was take the burgers off of our table and then disappeared. Seconds after he had cleared our table and left, the waitress dropped off our bill (nothing was credited) and so we put in our payment and waited. After 20 minutes of waiting not only did we never see our waitress again but the man that appeared to be the manager also never returned. Needless to say we had received ALL of our "food" within our first 20 minutes of being there and in the last 20 minutes of being there, after the problems arose, everyone seemed to have just vanished. Thankfully we didn't need change for the bill and we left. Complete nightmare and utter disappointment. I would take my money elsewhere. There are too many amazing places in the area, especially for burgers and beer, to waste money on a franchise such as this one.
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Christine S.
I'm kind of indifferent on this restaurant. The decor was nice and the staff was friendly. I got the chicken chop salad. Kind of disappointed. It was all shredded lettuce like you get on the top of your burger. They put the dressing on it for you, which made it soggy and just way too much dressing btw, and the chicken was a couple of flat pieces sprinkled on top. I wasn't a fan. I was meeting up with some people that I haven't seen in a long time and I did appreciated that long after we were done eating, at least an hour later still catching up and chatting with everyone, the staff left us alone and didn't pressure us to leave or purchase anything else just to stay there. I've gotten the stink eye before from other waitresses for doing this at other restaurants. Much appreciated. Next time I'll have to try a burger and a beer to see what it's all about.
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Talya D.
The portions were great (my two friends and I had leftovers) and everything I ordered was delicious. The spinach and artichoke dip was delicious and my cucumber faux-tail was great! Our server, Chris, was amazing - visiting us the right amount of times, making sure our waters were filled, and chatting with us about funny things. A great experience - perfect for girls night!
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Sarah H.
The beer is okay, the food is okay, but the atmosphere is pretty cool. The layout of the restaurant does have a cool theme, and the outdoor seating area is laid out with fire pits, but is too close to the major road and highway. It's a great addition to the Troy area, but their food is a little over priced, and mainly has the same flavor of garlic. We had gotten the steak and pasta, but the portion of the pasta was incredibly small for the $16 bowl.
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Meredith E.
I have not been a fan of the chain restaurant I like to call 'Applebee's Brewery'. My latest trip to Troy's Granite City changed my mind completely. This place was packed! You would think it was a Friday night in a hip town, but it was really a Tuesday in Troy. We planned on sitting at the bar, but due to space restrictions we had to sit in the dining room. Our server was awesome, and totally cool with us only ordering beer and an appetizer. The Oktoberfest beer was tasty and my friend recommended her brown ale. The Asian shrimp appetizer we ordered arrived quickly. The shrimp were huge and delicious. Before we ordered, our server warned us of the heat and spice level of the sauce. She was right. Whew it had a kick! My only complaint is the maze I took to find the parking lot. How about a sign with an arrow? Then once I arrived I come to find the spots near the restaurant are valet only. Please. Valet on a Tuesday at a brewery? No thanks. I'll walk.
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Mitch M.
Love the atmosphere. Bison burger was excellent! Lived in Colorado for 10 years and it was on par with bison burgers there.
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Kimberly B.
I met up friends for dinner on a Saturday and was looking forward to a great meal, however I left hungry and underwhelmed. The beer is okay, it's clearly not their major focus, and therefore was nothing special. The Ale and Cheddar soup was fantastic. However, the stuffed pork chop was dry and bland, and while the portions of all of their meals are large enough to split, the amount of vegetables and potatoes we each got were minimal. If that is a bed of potatoes, it's more like a crib mattress than a King at least. Pros: friendly, prompt, knowledgeable servers, quick seating even on a Saturday, decor. 2 stars is 'Meh', and that's the perfect word to describe my experience.
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Rebecca B.
Good luck getting here and finding the entrance.. You need to enter in the PNC/Ruth Cris entrance or you'll completely pass it or even worse, end up on I75!!! I met a few friends here for lunch on a Saturday.. There were maybe two occupied booths. I was perplexed when the hostess asked if I had a reservation.. I asked if it was necessary?? Our waitress was great. She took care of us as we needed and realized we wanted to be left alone to chat and catch up for awhile.. The martinis cost a pretty penny!! 1,000 pennies to be exact.. and were meh.. I ordered shrimp tacos - delish, a hearty portion with a kick of flavor.. My friend wasn't crazy about her salad, but everyone else seemed to enjoy their selections.. I liked that they place water pitchers on the table, but the water tasted like a basement..which was weird because the initial glass of water was fine. They have an extensive menu which I sometimes find overwhelming, but it's also nice to have so much to choose from.. If you're a beer drinker, I think you may like what they have to offer.. sorry I'm not so I can't really comment.. I wouldn't mind going back, it was a decent exprerience..but I have a feeling you may have to wait a bit if going for dinner.
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Lori M.
I went here for lunch with my sister. I definitely have to echo what others have said about finding the entrance -- you cannot enter from Big Beaver Rd, you need to take the service drive and wind your way through that in order to get to the entrance. Make sure you don't accidentally find yourself on I-75 if you miss the service drive! Good thing we went during the day because I think we would have given up if it was at night. I thought the atmosphere was cool, it's got very modern decor and was clean. Our server was very good and the service itself was fast. I ordered a soup/sandwich combo and had an order of fries to go with it. It was just enough food for a quick lunch. I would definitely go back, after having mastered how to actually find the entrance.
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Corky L.
Sat at the bar on Saturday night. Ordered drinks and decided to eat dinner there. Food was pretty good but terrible, rude bartender. Left dirty dishes, empty wine glasses and never came by to ask how dinner was or if we wanted another drink. Seemed very disinterested which was reflected in his tip. Not a good experience. Hopefully his career will be short lived at this establishment.
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Patrick R.
Went on a Friday night. Did call ahead seating. Sat in 10 minutes. Sukit 50 people in line! (They have a video display that shows how many are waiting). Cool contemporary interior with the big brewer vats to one side (yes, they are real to the one hater guy that said they weren't). Menu was nice. Not stellar, but good enough there were a couple dishes I wanted to try. Plus, it seemed (and they said) they make almost everything fresh. Started with the beer sampler (great deal... Although none of the beers are great) and pretzels and cheese dip (tasty and fresh). I had a salad. Nothing special... Mixed greens were a little on the older side (browning edges, moist looking endleaves). And I had the prime rib sandwich with mashed potatoes. Everything was decently tasty... Not awesome but solid. Service was on point as well. I'll go back. The flatbreads looked tasty, and they have good happy hour specials. GG Granite. Add a couple more exciting menu items and at least 1 stellar beer and you'll get that 5th star!
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John M.
Visited Granite City for the first time. The place was rocking with a busy after work crowd. I ordered a "flight" of their beers. Their presentation was fair as the seasonal/specialty beers were off to the side, and the server forgot which beer was what. Most were passable, but one of the regular lineup was undrinkable. I think it was a German Marzen style beer. They were out of pale ale which is a favorite style of mine. I ordered the Cajun Pasta, which was o.k. It could have been a bit spicier to taste really Cajun. A Ceasar salad was decent. I had issues with the tilted entre bowls/plates as my knife and fork would be dumped out and fall on the floor. A regular plate would work out so much better. The staff were friendly, and we were sufficiently attended to.
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Dawn M.
Food is so so but the customer service is the best ever. Kelly was my server and she was the best!!! Lance the manager was awesome!!!
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Matt W.
They try just a little too hard and charge a little too much.
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Heather G.
Since this place is rather new I decided to give it a try with one of my girlfriends. There was a pretty long wait on a thursday night so we enjoyed a couple cocktails while waiting for out table. I had the white sangria which was delish and she had a red wine. I also indulged in darker beer than I normally drink and was pleasantly surprised! A German style lager, our Bock carries a brownish color, a medium body, and a mouthwatering smoothness from the wonderful malt and sweet caramel flavors. S T Y L E : German Bock C O L O R : Deep Garnet B O D Y : Light to medium F L A V O R : Malty, nutty, sweetness and subtle hints of chocolate A L C O H O L : 5.5% **** I had a asian tuna dish and she had a asian salad. The food was average but drinks were great! I would like to come back again when it is less busy.
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Ruchi r.
This was our second trip to this place. We were there at evening 6:45 PM, the rush there seemed surprising for a week night. After a lil wait we got our seats and our server "Angel" was very welcoming in her greetings and action. Loved itt. For starters, spinach artichoke dip is my favorite, artichoke dip is super tasty. I ordered bruschetta salad for main course, it was good. Serving size was big enough to serve 2 people. My husband took Caesar chicken wrap which was also very tasty with juicy chicken inside and fresh. Overall very nice experience. Ambience inside was very nice. We got seats right next to their brewery, we could see those big cylinder like equipments, it was different and good.
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Valerie K.
This place is ok. It's an upscale place to take a date for a beer and food but really, it's just a recycled chain restaurant. Been to Champps? Or J. Alexanders? Then you've been here. The food was good. Moderately priced. Service was ok. Nothing to complain about but nothing spectacular either. The Northern Light beer was a little watery, but for a light beer, it satisfied. My boyfriend got the IPA which was pretty much what you'd expect an IPA to be: wheat-y with a bit of a bite. Admittedly, I was a little disappointed with the beer selection. There are four unique brews: the Northern Light lager, a bock, an IPA, and a stout. They also offer a two-pull, which is a mixture of the lager and bock. It's hard to take this brewery seriously with such a limited selection, especially when you have other breweries within 10 miles with double, or even triple the offerings. Access to the building is a little tricky. There isn't an entrance from Big Beaver at all; you need to turn on Troy Center Dr. and enter from there. GC also shares a parking lot with Ruths Chris and the Top of Troy building. Valet is available (in fact, any parking near the entrance is for valet only. If you drive anywhere near the valet you're going to get trapped in their cone-setup. If you're not planning on using them, just park and walk in.) The atmosphere is loud, so if you're looking for food and conversation, this isn't the place. Overall, the crowd tends to be older although there were some younger couples and families, too. There are TVs in the main dining area but ALL of them are placed behind light fixtures that hang from long thin wires. While the wire doesn't totally obstruct your view of the TV, you certainly do notice them. If anything it's an annoyance. I don't have any complaints about this place other than it's lack of creativity. I won't return simply because I like to try new, unique dining experiences and Granite City doesn't cut it.
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Rachel W.
Went for dinner on a Saturday night with two other people. The service was slow but we all enjoyed the food. I'd go back again in hopes that I had a different server. They do have call ahead seating, which I would recommend.
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Samir N.
I passed by twice on Big Beaver until I realized that there is no entrance on Big Beaver. The first pass forced me onto 75 South - annoying. Finally, I cut through the bank and Ruth Chris's parking lot and make my way to a coned off parking lot. Apparently, the front lot is all valet and we have to navigate through a maze of cones to make it to self-park. Seriously? For a brew-pub? I finally amble to the bar, and the service is really attentive. Being a chain, they go out of their way to ensure there is no service learning curve. A friend highly recommended the place and the free mug club membership coerced me to come today. I heard and read that the food was as good as the beer. Being happy hour, I went with a mug of the Bock. That was a steal and not bad at all. I also order a flatbread BBQ chicken pizza, as it is also on special for happy hour. The bartender was excited about it, but I could not echo her sentiments - the overly sweet sauce killed it for me. I like the crispy flatbread, but man I would have liked a more savory sauce. I then settled in with the American Wheat beer on tap as I wanted to watch the rest of the Heat/Pacers game. That was also not so great. I thought I liked wheat beers until I had this. The color was right, but there was no taste. None. There are pretty cheap growlers, too. The Mug Club unlocks a lot of deals, and you have until tomorrow to get one. I am hoping the deals are awesome and include their food. In the land of Bell's and Black Lotus, you have got to bring it. These guys spilled part of it on the way to work.
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Davis H.
Fantastic!!!!!!! I went with a group of coworkers and everyone was very pleased with the food and overall experience. The beer is delicious, I got the Bock. They let you get two free samples before you order beer. So you can get an idea of what you like. The food was very good and the portions were nice. Nobody walked away hungry. I would recommend this place to others and will be going again. The only issue I had with this place is the parking. There is valet, even at lunch. Also the valet spots are all in front of the restaurant instead of the back or off to the side most other places. So if you don't want valet, plan on parking a distance away and walking.
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Colleen W.
Went there last night for the first time with my husband. Boy was it busy for a Tuesday but I guess since its new it will be for a while. We called ahead and were sat quickly but there was a 20-30 minute wait if you didn't. Very nice place, service was friendly and VERY QUICK which was surprising for how busy it was. Had some asian shrimp for an app- Very Good- big shrimp! My husband had some beer and he didn't really comment on it either way. For dinner I had the Korean Tacos- YUMMMMMM and he had the Meatloaf which he said pretty good- HUGE SERVING though! He also had the beer cheese soup which he did enjoy. I must say that the prices were pretty good for the HUGE servings and since its new it was so nice and clean plus the Tigers were on so lots of TV's to watch. Drink prices were on the steep side but we will for sure be back!
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Courtney W.
We went to celebrate my boyfriend's mom's birthday. It was a Wednesday night. We had 6:30 "reservations", oh I mean "call ahead seating". We waited an hour to be seated. We were told our table was "next" 45 minutes into our wait, just to have the other party who arrived after us seated at our table. We talked to the manager, told him we had 6:30 reservations. He informed us they don't really take reservations, just call ahead seating. We finally get seated and are told they'll bring out appetizers on the house. Nice gesture. The restaurant was packed. Could hardly hear anything. I felt we were yelling at the waitress when we ordered. My boyfriends sister was brought the wrong kind of wine. The guy delivering the wine looked overly annoyed that it was being sent back. When the food and drinks are delivered, nothing is put in front of you by the server/food runner. Everything is handed to you and has to be passed down. I took a hot plate of food delivered to me over the head of a 3 year old. If anything was dropped, that could've been an awful situation. The service wasn't great. The food was so so. The soft pretzel appetizer was better then the salmon with asparagus (how do you mess up salmon with asparagus?) The sangria was yummy. Not sure I'll be returning. I'm supposed to go there with some friends next week for a going away get together. Might be a venue change.
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Faith K.
I gave it an average of 3 stars, but really probably 2.5 stars. 2 for service, 3 for food. Went here with a group of 8 on a Saturday night for dinner and drinks. We did call ahead seating, so it was nice as we only had to wait about 10 min once we got there and checked in. Were seated in the bar area at a high top table. Was LOUD. Very loud, which I somewhat expected but didn't expect it to be as bad as it was. For a place that is called a "brewery" I was a little dissapointed in their beer selection, there were the usual suspects, but nothing out of this world. Two of the guys got the beer sampler, which was their brews and then "custom" brews which were mixed beers. Would have liked to see a bigger selection. Tried one beer then switch to a cocktail. Our drinks took a long time to get. Food was great, we were all very happy. We got a pizza appetizer (delicious!) and I had the salmon oscar, which was cooked great and had great flavor. The service left alot to be desired. Our waiter would disappear for great lengths of time. Our drinks sat empty. When the bill came, he messed it up 3 times, charging couples for the wrong items or items they didn't even order. Not sure if the bad service was due to the fact it's new, or if the guy just had too many tables. I would consider going back, but not for the beer. Fun atmosphere, would want to try it for happy hour.
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Paul T.
OK food, I guess Expectations were too high. Mediocre beer.
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Alex M.
You know, I thought this place was pretty good. I had the bleu peppercorn burger, which was darn tasty. Cooked aaaalmost the way I liked.. compared to most places, it was as spot-on as it gets. Had the Bennie beer which was pretty okay.. nothing super special, but not bad. Service was great! I'll be back.
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Todd B.
We sat at the bar. Bar staff were great, attentive and fast. Even though the place was packed, our appetizer came to us in 5 minutes. The Asian glazed shrimp pack a little punch. We ordered them to avoid the heat of the buffalo option. It was a sweet heat that tasted good. Shortly after that was cleared, here came the food. The cheddar bacon burger had unmelted cheese on it, kind of a turn off. The burger had good flavor. The skinny fries were a bit disappointing and flavorless. The coleslaw with the ribs was a great flavor profile. The sauce on the ribs was good. They weren't as tender as some places but ok. I had the Bennie for the first time. Very flavorful beer. I liked it so much I had to have another. You definitely have to get there earlier or much later than the regular dinner crowd to find a seat. Luckily the outer side of the bar was wide open for us. Definitely going to be a repeat customer here.
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Emily E.
Went here for a business lunch on a Friday afternoon. Overall, my food was good but the experience left a little to be desired. As this is a new restaurant they might still be working out a few bugs. The biggest issue I had with the restaurant was getting to it. The entrance is not clearly marked. As it is located just west of the I-75 entrance ramp several members of our party accidentally got on the freeway thinking the on-ramp had a cut in to the restaurant. Everyone else had to loop around at least once on 16 mile to find the cut in. Even once on the correct drive it is not obvious how to get to the dedicated parking. The place was jammed at noon on Friday, which is a good sign. We waited about 15 minutes for a table, but didn't mind because we had not made reservations. The table was comfortable for our larger group and the service was very good. Our waitress did an excellent job. As for the food, it was good but nothing spectacular. Several members of the group got salads and were underwhelmed. I had the mussels appetizer which was tasty but had a few too many unopened shells for my liking. All in all, I would go back but will give the restaurant a month or so to calm down and work out the kinks.
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Andrew W.
very impressed. great food, service, and even better prices. the brewed beer was also exceptional, hope they can maintain the quality i experienced.
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Dean C.
This place is some sort of joke I think. It as if someone decided to decorate an Applebees to achieve an atmosphere that was cool in 1995. And the idea that it is a brewery!!!! Does anybody really care if it really was a brewery ? I mean why I want my black and tan made with your crappy versions of Guinness & Bass is beyond me. I see someone pointed our that they don't actually brew beer on location and that the beer is trucked in and stored in the casks you see. I'm pretty confident the food is cooked at CrappleBee's and trucked in too. I'l go 2 stars because our waitress was nice and tried pretty hard even though it took the bar 15 minutes to pour a 14 ounce "Pint". Truck must have been late.
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Jenn B.
High, high marks for customer service. Had lunch today with a friend, and unfortunately had a hair in my salad. They went over the too to make up for the service daux pas, the manager came over gave me beer (to go) and the waitress bought us an ice cream cookie for dessert. The rest of the meal was great, cheddar ale soup, bacon avocado and tomato grilled cheese.
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Alex K.
Great location. Great atmosphere. And I will stop there. Walking in, this place seems awesome! One of those places you can go in jeans and a t-shirt or dressed up. I went with a friend for dinner on a Thursday night. This place is really busy. They do allow call ahead seating, but to be honest it becomes pointless when tons of people call ahead. There were way too many hostesses and they all seemed to be getting confused. We were seated and promptly greeted by our waiter. We had barely gotten into the booth and he was at the table, kinda annoying. We ordered two "skinny" drinks and they took about 20 minutes to arrive at the table. The waiter didn't even seem concerned. It was like he was used to the drink orders taking forever. We noticed other tables eating bread and butter that was brought out to them, but we were never offered bread. We ordered our meals before our drinks even showed up at the table. We ordered: Chopped chicken salad and a tomato basil flatbread. The food did come out quickly, which was nice, considering the drinks too a very long time. The salad was super soggy and I am pretty sure there was 1.2 oz. of chicken in the entire salad. Never again will I get that. The flatbread again... was soggy. That seems to be a theme here. It wasn't crunchy at all. Neither of us finished our dinners, actually barely touched them. The server asked if we wanted our food boxed, and of course we declined. There wasn't any way that I would eat even soggier food again. He didn't offer dessert and when he brought the bill, we asked him if it was possible to split it, and he said no. Which is obviously not true, he was just lazy. I probably won't ever go back on my own, but will go kicking and screaming if a friend is desperate to go. One last thing: THE MUSIC IS SO LOUD. If you don't plan on using your voice for the next few days from screaming, then this is your place.
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Matt R.
Korean Tacos are a must-have. Slightly spicy beef with cucumbers and onion on a delicious tortilla. Linguini with asparagus, sun-dried tomatoes was also excellent. Beers are pretty good, though some are brewed "conservatively", ie, the IPA is not very hoppy (which I didn't mind) and the Lager is too light (almost water). I liked the Bock and also their blends or "Two-Pulls". Our group of 8 when on a Friday and service was pretty slow (seating, drinks, food), though we didn't mind since it was good company and we didn't have anywhere to go.
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Jamil T.
Third time's the charm. Upon my first visit last fall, I wasn't too impressed. The beer was subpar and that's a big no-no, especially for a brewery. I had the sampler of their lineup, and to say the least I switched to soda. The food was also disappointing to the point where I barely remember what we ordered. Though it was during happy hour so I'm guessing we stuck to the happy hour menu. Pretty sure we tried the flatbread. To be fair, the second time around I was getting over a pretty bad cold. Their lack of Chicken Noodle Soup on the menu during flu season definitely stagnated their status on my list. Went with my family over Xmas break because my brother insisted. My Mom fell in love with their Reuben sandwich plate, and still orders it to this day. My Popz and I got the Chicken & Asparagus Linguini. I was curious about fennel and needed the chicken broth. Let's just say bad move on my part. Also, was expecting the pine nuts to be grinded down much like the peanuts in pad thai. Not so much. Also wasn't too in love with the texture of the noodles. A bit soggy for my taste. Third time around the service was 10x better, we had a good rapport with our waitress, and I was definitely satisfied with her suggestion of the Cajun Pasta. Nice and spicy with peppers, good texture to the noodles, overall a top menu choice.
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Jennie E.
I was very disappointed by this restaurant. As a gluten free diner, I am always very excited when a new restaurant with gluten free options opens or an existing one adds this component or denotation to their menu. I was particularly excited when I saw this new brewery open in my area because those are my favorite types of restaurants and ecstatic when I looked on their website and saw "ask your server about which items can be made gluten free" on every page of the menu- jackpot! Or so I thought. Forgive me for those new to gluten free dining, but while I very much appreciate the effort and cost that goes into creating gluten free options, I am also already very well aware of what I can and can't eat. So when you boast a huge selection of gluten free options, I expect it to be more than the steak and one or two other meat dishes which I would assume are naturally GF, unless you use really low-quality food vendors. My friends and I planned for a few weeks to meet up there to try out their happy hour and see what it was all about. The happy hour, by the way, only runs from 3-6, and seriously who can actually leave work before 5 for a HH, and only offers their flatbreads as a food special- yes, nit-picky but still. Moving on... So once I got there I was all excited for their GF foodie options. Only to be met with a server that kind of understood what GF was, but yet still very eager to tell me the options which were their steaks (sans onion crisps), a grilled salmon entree and a mediterranean chicken dish- if I switched out the wild rice for plain white. Of a 6 page food menu, I was stunned. That's the type of "GF" menu of a restaurant unaware of how to prepare safe GF meals, not one that has "ask us about our GF selections" on every page of the menu. If you are a vegetarian gluten free eater forget it. I even directly questioned about their salads and he said, "no, I'm sorry, last time I checked with my chef those aren't GF either". Now I just want to ask what the heck kind of lettuce are you using that you can't even make a salad- a gluten free staple at restaurants - that I wouldn't be able to have one. My companions had mixed reviews, one had come with her husband for a date night on a Saturday and really enjoyed their experience and shared pizza. This happy hour, my three friends shared the tomato basil flatbread, which they said was decent, but I noticed the cheese wasn't even fully melted which seemed odd. We all tried the wide variety of cocktail specials, of particular interest to me was their skinny cocktail selection, as I try to watch my sugar intake as well. The skinnies weren't bad, but in my opinion if you are only having one or two go for the regular kind, the non-sugar mix they create the skinnies with tastes very fake sugary and kind of wrecks the flavor combos. My last nag, promise. Our waiter, was super attentive at the beginning and very nice, helpful and friendly but when he tried to up-sell us one of their fantastic-sounding desserts, he did it all wrong in my humble opinion. He approached the table by saying "since you are a group ladies, I thought you'd enjoy my telling you about one of our signature desserts..." and then went on to detail the yummy sounding caramel cookie crisp with ice cream and all the goods on top. My fellow HHers weren't interested so he moved on. I couldn't help but call out the fact that he started the whole up-sell by basically saying, "you know you girls, you really love your sweets..." come on dude, I was a waitress for more than 5 years, read your context clues and don't start the sale with a blatant sexist comment. We all ordered "skinny" cocktails, my friends (3 petite ladies) shared one flatbread and you made it pretty darn clear that I couldn't really eat anything there... so your supposed target audience was shot in the foot bro. Anyway, as this was a first time experience, I should hope that in the future this chain gets smarter about their up-sell training, gluten free dining options (or discontinues boasting that they have so many) and matches the fun, trendy environment it so nicely decorated itself to be. P.S. On your mug club card you advertise 10% food (not entrees) so it would seem any order of food appetizer, salad, dessert, etc. Should be included. As we learned this was not the case, might want to rename that "benefit" of being a card holder. P.P.S. - valet parking in a business center, seriously? You're in Troy, Mich., try again.
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Sam B.
Granite City is new to the Metro Detroit area. It has a really cool layout. It's located right off of Big Beaver, but be careful because parking is a little tricky. You must turn in before passing Granite City right around Ruth Criss. They had complimentary valet parking which is a nice perk even though I did not use it. We had a little bit of a wait, but it moved quickly. Our server was excellent from the beginning and knew all about the menu. They have bread upon request so be sure to ask for it! It was not bad. We got the Idaho nachos as an appetizer and it was huge! There was no way two people could all of that with entrees! It was good but didn't blow me away. I ordered the Korean Tacos as a few suggested on yelp but it was disappointing. It wasn't as good as I thought. I got a Caesar salad that was very good. My girlfriend got the buffalo chicken wrap which was a lot spicier than most. I liked it but she thought it was too hot. It was overpowering and covered the taste of the bleu cheese. Overall, the place was okay, but nothing stood out to make me come back. I would come back if friends wanted to or if I'm in the area but I wouldn't go out of my way.
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Heather S.
My fiance and I went for dinner here on Tuesday. There was a 15 minute wait, so we decided to sit at the bar. Brian, one of the bartenders, was awesome! Super nice and very attentive, considering the bar was packed! The PAMA Pomegranate mojito was delicious! The GC mojito was even better!! My dinner was disappointing. I tried the Spinach Artichoke Chicken sandwich. The bread for the sandwich was super greasy and very soggy. They put way too much butter on the bread when they grilled it. The chicken had fat all around the edges. I was very disappointed that they didn't at least trim the chicken before cooking and serving it. The garlic mashed potatoes were very dry. My fiance had the Korean Tacos - he LOVED them! I did try a bite of them and they were very tasty! The prices are reasonable.
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Betsy A.
I met a friend for dinner on a Wednesday night and was a little nervous because the reviews on Yelp seem to be hit or miss. I got more nervous when we were seated and told our server would be over and it took a little longer than it should have for her to come over. But once she did and started taking our food and drink orders the service was fine. It was pretty noisy when we walked in but were seated in a side section of the restaurant which was more quiet, which was perfect for an evening of catching up with an old friend. Their menu is pretty extensive and has something for everyone. Prices are a little high, but not outrageous. We started with the Asian Glazed Shrimp and it was lightly fried with a little spice. Some weird salad/coleslaw type thing came with it and that was gross, so skip that. I got the Honey Rosemary Steak Salad - holy crap it was amazing, it is basically the reason I wanted to write a review for this place. It was steak (cooked nicely), bleu cheese, balsamic tomato onion relish and fancy croutons on top of spring greens. It was huge and delicious and I was full before I felt like I made a dent in it. I took the leftovers home and was a little scared to have it for lunch the next day because leftover salads can be gross. I was pleasantly surprised that it was still pretty good the next day - my only complaint was how much dressing was on it (It must have all been at the bottom of the bowl at dinner) and obviously the croutons were mush. I even ate up the tomato and onion relish and I don't really like tomatoes or onions, but toss those with balsamic dressing and some bleu cheese, I will eat that all day. My friend got the Mediterranean Chicken and it had a similar tomato onion balsamic mixture with it and she also thought it was good, though she said the chicken was a little dry. Add a bottle of wine and a trio of dessert shooters ($5 - chocolate mousse, pumpkin something and key lime) to our meal and it was pretty good. I'll have to come back to try the beer. Other reviews mention this, but I feel I should also say it, you can't enter the parking lot from Big Beaver, you need to turn down the street just west of it, like you're going to Ruth's Chris. Also the restaurant has complimentary valet, but there is plenty of general parking around.
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Dan W.
Food was tasty for the most part, my shrimp had a very fishy taste though. Wait was very long. Was given a plate that had food residue on it, I sent it back. A few minutes later another waiter brought out the same exact plate. The manager was so embarrassed that he came over to the table to apologize several times.
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Greg C.
I've been here many times for lunch and in general, I'm happy with the food and beer . A tad pricey for some dishes, and the portions for the lunch salads are quite inconsistent. Service has always been good. It's a loud restaurant though. The noise level is high and sometimes bothers me.
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Sean M.
My initial review of Granite City is based on an early opening opportunity we had. A friends & family soft opening for the staff to get up to speed. As such we knew the service was going to be a bit slower and not everything may be perfect but, really, it was no slower than we'd like if we wanted to relax with friends for a meal vs. an establishment just wanting to flip tables. Overall we had an excellent evening. Of my wife and I I'm most excited about this pub as it's a brewery. I'm a huge gastro-pub fan and Granite City didn't disappoint in this aspect. Excellent atmosphere, very clean, comfortable bar layout and a patio too (section of bar opens to outside as well). Food was excellent and the beers were all solid representations of their styles. I had full servings of their IPA, Stout, and Bock with small tastes of their Wheat and Light Lager. The first 3 I wouldn't hesitate to order again, only having to choose based on my mood. The last two I'm not particulary fond of the styles in general but the light lager is one that I could see myself drinking on a hot summer day on the patio. My wife had a cucumber gimlet that she said was excellent as well. Menu is well varied without being overwhelming. Choices from pretzels w// cheese sauce to filet and london broil. From the appetizers to the sandwiches and entrees, everything was well executed with a nice upscale twist to it. Definitely not what most will think of when they think "brewery". We will absolutely return. I think most would be hard pressed to not find something they like here. Overall rating 4 stars. 4+ for the atmosphere, food, and service, maybe a 4- for the beer but only because I'm a giant beer snob and I have to think about their Michigan competition (Short's, Kuhnhenn, Big Rock, Dragonmead, Motor City Brewing, Atwater, etc). A well traveled Michigan beer fan may not rate them as their favorite but you owe yourself a stop here. An interesting short tour of the brewing side from the regional brewer shows them to be very passionate about the beer. They have some seasonals coming that I'm looking forward to helping me bump that beer factor and push my overall to a 5.
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Denis L.
Granite city opened awhile back just a few blocks from my house and I've been meaning to check it out since then, but my first opportunity was tonight. It's definitely a place I'll be coming back to. The service was great, the food was great, and the beer was the best I've ever had.
(5)
Greg S.
Went with the family last night- VERY BUSY at 6pm on a Wednesday. About 15 min wait. While waiting, server came up to ask if we would like something from the bar- nice touch! Had the Two Lever which was pretty tasty! Northern Light is good also. Not an inexpensive place but you do get ample portions. I had the Prime Rib s/w (french dip) which was excellent. Wife had the shrimp tacos- yummy with a zing. Son had the Salmon dinner and liked. Great Service and manager checked in. Inside decor is great. Looks like could be a pickup joint for those 20 somethings later at night. ;-) Would have given 5 stars- but- VERY LOUD- they need to do something about sound suppression. All in all- we will be back. g
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Jasmine B.
This was the second time we've had dinner at Granite City and it confirmed there is nothing good about this resturant. The wait time is ridiculous, not sure why reservations are not allowed. Once seated we didn't see a waiter until 12 minutes later and his excuse was he was "dealing with a customer issue", not a good start. The food was boring, over salted and blane. We had the stuffed pork chops, too much salt and the sauce was nonexistent. The grilled chicken pasta with asparagus was so blane and boring I'm surprised they allowed it to leave the kitchen. Other than it just being the newest resturant in the area there is no other reason to go here. I give it 12 months before it closes. Oh and the beer.....average nothing worth taking home.
(1)
Jim C.
This place is awesome. Great food and appetizers. We joined the mug club to get discounts on their beers, which are always amazing. They have several different mixtures of their beers that are also tasty and fun to play around with.
(5)
Kristin E.
The service was really great. The atmosphere was really nice.... Every server was helping one another out and we never felt ignored. They also pass out samples of food when you are waiting for your table. the food was good, portions were big too. My only complaint was that one of the beer taps was not working. I will be coming back again.
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George M.
One of my all-time favorite places to eat, so this is going to be a long-ish review. Some days can be a hit or miss, service wise. I think this is the reason for some of the lower rated reviews. I've definitely had awesome meals but our waiter/waitress had ruined the experience by being absent-minded. However, they've definitely been improving in that department for the past year I've been patronizing here. Typically, I come in on days I know my favorite waitress (Tabitha) will be working. She's really great. I'd recommend you request her (she works dinner, not lunch.) Anyways, I love a lot of things about thing place. Lunch is awesome here, and it's cheap (about 10 bucks.) The Crispy Shrimp Taco Trio are fantastic. They have a spicy, Asian sauce that is perfect. French onion soup is also really awesome. Dinner is really where the place shines. Steaks are on par with the expensive steak house across the lot. Seriously, I love their new york strip steaks. Who ever makes them knows what they're doing. Caramelization of the steak is spot on, and the seasoning is perfect. They let the steak do the talking rather than hiding it behind an over excessive amount of seasoning like the chain "steak houses" do. Portions are great, as well as sides. They don't let those slip and are often just as tasty as the entree. Often I get asparagus with steak, and here it is just awesome. You get a hearty portion of 2 side dishes with the steak. I've had their filet before, and it's a little small for me but it's also really great if you're interested. I wouldn't say mind-blowing, but it's very good. Whether you want to spend a couple more bucks compared to the new york for a small piece of meat is up to you. I wouldn't, since I think the new york is a better piece of meat. Other really fantastic dishes they serve: Grilled Salmon Oscar. I've never been a fan of seafood but this dish is really, really great. Easily my second favorite dish after the new york. I've had all of their burgers except the turkey burger (can you call this a burger?). They're also really hearty and great. Big burgers, seriously. My favorite is the Bleu peppercorn. I love their onion strings, and thick, real bleu cheese. Chicken Marsala. This is a really good dish also. It's in a Marsala sauce that is great. When I first ordered this dish, it was initially way too salty. I sent it back and returned divine. Seriously, if something is way off or way too strong - it's not suppose to be. Ask for it fixed. People make mistakes, and they're more than willing to fix it for you. Things to avoid: Their version of a "Reuben". Maybe this is personal preference, but the Reuben is my favorite sandwich ever. I get upset when places try and invent their own 'version' of it and change it. It's a great, simple sandwich to begin with. Thousand island, sauerkraut, corn beef, Swiss. They add pastrami and coleslaw. NO. JUST NO. Long story short: foods awesome. Pricing wise, I think it's pretty fair for the quality. This isn't McDonalds. When you compare the prices here with other restaurants in the area, this is the cheapest place. The Melting Pot (which is across the street) can run you 50-70 dollars for only yourself. The two other steak houses right next to it are similarly priced to the Melting Pot. Comparatively, this place is cheap. Especially when you consider the quality of the food. Atmosphere is modern and cozy. During dinner it can get loud. Around 5pm is a good time to go if you're looking to avoid rush hour and loudness. You'll get better service when they're not frazzled, also. For lunch, 12pm. It gets loud at 1pm. Granite City offers a "mug club" membership. Only cost 10 dollars. If you come here often, it's worth it. You get 10% off your bill, a dollar off mugs. After almost every dinner, they email you asking how it was. They seem genuinely interested in your input. Conclusion? Give this place a chance or two if you get less than satisfactory service. It's worth it. I recommend this place to as many people that I can. When someone asks me what a good place to eat is, this is the first place I suggest.
(5)
Harmonie P.
After reading the reviews on Yelp I was almost swayed away from this place. What a tragedy that would have been indeed! Was my first time, after hearing about it on Troy Patch and seeing some friends check in here, thought I would give it a try. I consider myself a "foodie" and this was one of the best meal experiences. From the Hungry Like a Wolf and Flying Monkey Drinks, to the Asian Shrimp and Spinach and Artichoke Dip appetizers to the Pecan Crusted Trout (which the finely chopped pecans were a perfect compliment to the nutty mild trout served over a bed of kale with bacon, tomatoes and onions flavors....was amazing) and the Flank Steak marinated in a southwest marinade and served with a pico sauce and a spicy green chile sauce, was a bit overcooked but that's why I ordered it medium but still was moist and had great flavors. We topped off the meal with a deep fried cookie (by far the best dessert I've ever had in my life). To pull the whole experience together we had Brandy providing great service and the manager Lee stopped in to check on us. No complaints here. I guess if you do have a complaint, let them know so they can improve the experience - don't go home, complain on Yelp and then eat there every day - we want this place to flourish. It's amazing! Rating on a scale of 1-10: 50!! A must!
(5)
Niraj S.
Arrived with a party of 10. We were seated within 10 min which was impressive and a good start to the night. Things went downhill from there. All the glasses at the table felt gritty on the outside. We informed waitress,and she replaced all glasses at the table. After ordering, we sat and waited for 45 min for the food to arrive. We kept being told there was a issue with the computer, but in order to please us they brought us complimentary flat bread pizzas out while we waited for the food we ordered. I would have preferred the food we ordered. If you have time to serve me other food, how about bringing my food instead! Once we got the food, everything was ok tasting but not something I would have waited that long for. Manager came over and told us meal was on the house.he did the right thing and I appreciate the gesture, but after reading some similar reviews I don't think I would go back, as this type of service seems par for the course
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Wendy P.
Nice relaxing atmosphere. Food taste great and is priced accordingly. Beer is good but not over the top. They don't brew start to finish on site, bummer! Entering to park is tricky.
(4)
Christopher E.
The food was amazing, flat bread pizza soo good. Get the mug club membership if you're a beer drinker, totally worth it.
(5)
E R.
Food is always tasty but I have yet to get a burger cooked medium - it's always well done! Service is great.
(3)
Tan F.
This place is awesome. I've only been here during happy hour where drinks are cheap and starters are half-off which is a great deal. Since their food proportions are pretty big I always go home with a food baby and pretty buzzed.
(5)
Corey K.
It's definitely a chain restaurant. Nothing special and a little pricey considering the lack of creativity in the menu. My salmon was fine but nothing I'd crave or want again. It's busy because it's newer, not because the food or beer is great. The staff was friendly but not knowledgeable about their wine list.
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Renee Y.
I am not a fan of franchise but I make an exception when it comes to Granite. Good beer and pretty good food.. has an extensive menu so lots to choose from. Some of my fav's: flat-bread pizza for an appetizer (nice sharing size), sweet potato fries, & my favorite (the reason I keep going back) is the REUBEN SANDWICH (yummm!!)
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Marcus W.
Good beer, great burgers. Atmosphere is really nice.
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Nicholas J.
The food is to die for here. Granite city has the best burger and fries and they even make a pizza size chocolate chip cookie with ice cream And it just melts in your mouth and it also comes with ice cream with some caramel and it's so good it's so light and chewy and just so good im dying for another one.
(5)
Coleen jones G.
I have been to Granite City 2 times and the service is always good. The waiters were nice and hard working. But this last time they lost our name when we checked in so our wait was long. They ran out of my favorite beer, wheat lager. How does a brewery run out of beer?? They also ran out of pizza bread and pretzel bites. I am going to believe that they were not prepared for the Christmas rush. So I am hoping they will be better prepared next year.
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ed n.
mothers day brunch was a hit. had a big family with me 11 adults and two kids in tow . one of employees helped bring plates back to the table. good service. friendly waitstaff. food was fantastic!!! i can't believe how great the staff was to us especially when we were suppose to go to recipes for mothers day brunch and found out the wait was over 1.5 hours. i called granite city and they were able to seat us within 10 minutes of arrival. not only did they make my day....they made mothers day the best!! thank you guys. i'm impressed because it happened the week you guys opened
(5)
R B.
I finally got the chance to visit this new restaurant this week. It was nothing special. Great atmosphere, decent food, and 'ok' staff. Probably won't go back.
(2)
Mark B.
New restaurants always give me the jitters but Granite started out well. I have been waited on by some exceptional servers and for me that is probably 80% of my dining experience.
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Kate M.
Just went to GC tonight. Had a great time and thought they did a great job especially since they just been open a week. When we arrived, they met us at the door to let us know it would be about 15-20 minutes. No problem as we headed to the bar to have a drink. Just after ordering, our pager went off. NICE. Love when it's quicker than expected. They were super patient with us as we closed our bar tab and then got seated. Our service was great. Very inventive yet not pushy. We started with the Idaho Nachos. One of their signature appetizers. They were great. Definitely something we would order again. I ended up ordering the Grilled Salmon Oscar and my boyfriend ordered the Pepper Bacon Tomato flatbread. Both were delicious and great portions. I have leftovers for tomorrow's lunch!! Overall this place is definitely worth a try. I think it's a great addition to this area and looks to be a promising new establishment.
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Elizabeth P.
Quite disappointed. I'm a local resident and also saw this place being built so I was eager to try 'the new brewery in town'. As many others have stated... getting in to their parking lot is a hassle. Even with call ahead seating, we waited 30 minutes for a table for 4 on a Saturday evening. Service was friendly but extremely slow to get drinks and we had to track down other servers for refills. I actually enjoyed their IPA; however I would not classify it as an IPA. It was far too smooth, not much hops to it. The spinach and artichoke appetizer was tasty, but I'm surprised to read so many compliments on their food. This was by far the most disappointing part of our meal. Three out of four of our tables entrees came out cold and tasteless. The monterrey chicken wrap was terrible to the point I had to order something else.... a pile of cold cheese mixed with some sour tasting lettuce and tasteless chicken, no thank you, and the 'fries' that came with it were cold - fries that remind me of steak and shake, the thin little stringy fries. No seasoning, limp and cold. I've eaten far better frozen fries at home. My replacement meal, the shrimp tacos were far better but that may have been because they actually had flavor to them (a lot of zing) and arrived hot. The broccoli was also cold and tasteless, and the chicken meals were nothing special. The only good review at our table was for their bacon cheddar burger. Atmosphere was loud. Decor was attractive. And ample TVs to watch the Tigers game. All in all, I don't see us returning any time soon. For this place being a chain, you would think they would have a better grip on producing quality meals so I'm not going to wait the 6 months and give it a second try.
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Ashley R.
My #1 favorite restaurant! Went there for the first time on my birthday and going again for my graduation! Excellent food with so many different choices and awesome customer service.
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Ren S.
I'm sort of annoyed at people's reviews here. A lot of people don't like the fact that they had to wait for a table (at dinnertime!) and said the flatbread was too flat? come on! i was here yesterday and our server was amazing (jen). we had the pepper bacon and tomato flat bread, a burger, french dip, asian salad, fettucini, french onion soup, beer sampler, and raspberry mojito ($5 on happy hour). i have no complaints at all besides the odd hostess who told me to look for my friend's table who had arrived a few minutes before instead of walking us to the table. i'm going here again tomorrow with a different group of friends and if it's a different experience i will write about it.
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Jo R.
Just got back from a meal at the Granite City Food & Brewery. The only good thing about this establishment was our server Craig who was very prompt and attentive. I received my beer in a glass that had 2 chips on the rim. There was a mix-up with our order. My husband ordered Korean tacos with "flour" tortillas and I ordered the "crispy" shrimp tacos. When we received our meals the tortillas were switched which made my "crispy" shrimp tacos soggy because they were in flour torillas. The last straw was when we ordered the key lime pie for dessert. My husband put his fork in the pie and there was a piece of rubber attached to the side of the pie. The manager came over offered her apologies and said that the rubber might have come off of a piece of machinery that makes the pie!! She then gave us a FREE piece of key lime pie. REALLY? Do you think we would want to eat a different piece of key lime pie after the explanation that it could have been a part of machinery that fell in it? I would not recommend this restaurant.
(1)
Brittani C.
Meh. Would possibly return here for drinks because the ambience is cozy and sophisticated. But the food was mediocre at best. We had the Chicken and Asparagus Linguini, Adult Mac 'n' Cheese and Spinach and Artichoke dip. The spinach/artichoke dip arrived at our table lukewarm, and was cold in 3 minutes. The Linguini came to our table about 7 minutes after we ordered it, which concerned me at first, but I let it go. A few bites in, I could see why. The pasta was soggy, as if it was overcooked earlier that morning and sitting around all day in the kitchen until an order called for it. The Mac 'n' Cheese was pretty bland. Early Sunday afternoon, we were taken to our seat immediately, but our waitress Lisa didn't show up for about 7 or 8 minutes after we were seated. This was basically a foreshadow of the service to come. She was nowhere to be found after she took our order. Other waiters brought out our food (which isn't a problem in and of itself) but FOUR times we had to ask other staff to send our waitress over to our table. The manager stopped by to ask how things were, and we shared our displeasure with the service. All in all, a pretty poor experience for such a nice place.
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John B.
Its a nicer version of TGIFridays / Applebee's / Chotchkie's. Beer is decent. Don't understand the hype or why anyone would wait in line to eat here. Valet parking which makes it feel more full of itself. Felt like a good value i guess.
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Thomas H.
I joined their mug club. I earned enough rewards for a $10 coupon. It expired after 2 weeks. Of all the rewards programs I am in (a lot), this is the only one that has a time limit on your reward earnings. They need to re-think that.
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Kelly M.
Stopped here for lunch. The girl at the front didn't seem to know how to use the computer and took forever to seat us. When we finally got seated, the waiters seemed confused about which tables were theirs and we had 3 waiters trying to serve us. The food was slow coming out but everything was excellent. I would go back just for the cheddar ale soup. Everyone in our party enjoyed their meal from start to finish. Great food but be prepared to wait.
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Jewel H.
AMAZING experience! Great food and excellent service. I recommend it to everyone!
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Jeremy R.
Very average everything. OK Food. OK service. OK everything else. Worth checking out. Bigger inside than it looks outside. Valet available but I didn't think it was needed given the size of the lot.
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Kathryn M.
Granite city rocks!! Love the food beer and atmosphere! Not to mention the tip top service ;)
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Cheryl C.
This is a great place to drink beer. The food is pretty good but the service for dining is not as good as for drinks. Good place to meet friends after work.
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Tom G.
My wife and I ate here last night for our anniversary. I've got to say, it's the LOUDEST place we've ever eaten in. It just seems to me that Granite City is a bit too trendy, with mediocre food, service and prices. The only saving grace was the beer. I had a very nice IPA that had been brewed on premise. Overall, not impressed, and probably won't be back.
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Frank A.
Went here for drinks for my wife's birthday with a group of friends after being highly recommended by my ultra hip bro-in-law. Atmosphere is nice, kinda reminds me of kona grill though. We ordered a round of drinks which took about 15 minutes to get, after that we didn't see our waitress for another 25 minutes, the tigers were on and it was a Saturday night so I cut her some slack. When the tab came we were charged for drinks we didn't even order and when my wife asked the waitress about it she stormed off. In the end my bro-in-laws better half had to go over the order with the waitress at the register which took another 10 minutes which infuriated the birthday girl even more. After that incident we all decided to end the birthday celebration prematurely. Bad service can quickly ruin an evening as I'm sure a lot of you are aware of. LD
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Jeremy W.
Above average beers and great Asian Chicken Salad. They have a stout ice cream float which will cancel out your salad nicely
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Michele G.
I met some GF's here on a Friday night around 9:45p. It's only been open since May so I was anxious to try it and figured after a couple months they should have worked out most of the kinks. Our table ordered: Red wine Long island ice tea Modern Watermelon Martini* Pineapple Sunrise* BBQ flatbread pizza* Chopped salad with Chicken Deep Dish Chocolate Chip cookie with ice cream- large enough to feed the 3 of us and some PROs: Big shout out to Lindsey our server! Always had a smile on her face, very attentive, very knowledgable and answered all of our many questions!!! Happy hour 9-closing- Select martinis are $5*. Beer $2. $8 flatbread pizza. Drinks creative and yummy-good alcohol content. Festive atmosphere- several large get together or "night outs" also a good mix of couples and smaller parties CONs They opened the door for me but 3 hosts were at the front and not one of them greeted me or asked me if I was looking for my party The wood floor is VERY slippery. Can't do your cute walk in heels you could end up on your A$$. The chopped salad had to be sent back- it had a very bland tasting vinaigrette that just weighed down the sald and made the bacon soggy. I actually think it was also missing the chicken and the avocado- PRO- they had no problems with me sending it back and taking it off the bill I would definitely recommend GCFB for a nice evening out with friends or just a nice date night. The food was good, large menu selection, atmosphere was vibrant and lively but not too loud you can't have a conversation at your table. Lindsey our server was awesome the manager even stopped by after I returned the salad. He was cordial and willing to "make it right" Nice job GCFB I'll be back
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Phil H.
We went there on a Saturday night with 2 other couples, meeting around 7:30. The place was packed! While we waited the 90 minutes for a table, they came out with a few trays of flat bread pizza for the waiting crowd. Those were pretty good, though some complained that the crust was like a saltine. Beer: Not a big beer drinker...ordered a black and tan...seemed OK, but either the bartender couldn't pour it correctly (it was all mixed by the time he got done pouring it) or their beers didn't lend themselves to be a 'black and tan' kind of beer. Service: decent, not outstanding. But they were pretty busy. Our server seemed friendly enough, but maybe didn't come around as much as we wanted towards the end of the meal (we wanted more drinks and to clear off the table). Long wait at the bar though from the bartenders. Not just because they were busy, but seemed to take their time. Food: A bit disappointing...nothing spectacular. We all shared both kinds of shrimp appetizers...both really good. Large, fresh tasting shrimp with nice kick from the buffalo sauce and the Asian sauce. I ordered the Walleye and had the French Onion and Caesar salad along with the garlic mashed. The soup was pretty good, the salad had too much dressing, but the dressing was nice and garlicky. The Walleye came with a panko crust...but overall it was bland. No seasoning it seemed on the fish or in the bread crumbs (no special/tarter sauce with the fish). The mashed potatoes were heavy and thick instead of light and fluffy. My wife had the chicken pasta with the asparagus. Flavorful, but it seemed off. The pieces of chicken were cut too small, seemed hard to find in a mountain of pasta noodles. I do recommend the fresh baked chocolate chip cookie with the ice cream. Rich and delicious. The others in our party said food was just average. Overall...not a place where I'd come back and explore the menu, since the menu didn't seem 'daring' enough.
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Mike N.
Two reviews averaged into one score. 35 minute wait stated for a Saturday evening, not bad. Drinks and appetizer at bar. Great service at bar by Brian. Attentive, friendly, and gave a suggestion to try the Asian Shrimp app which tasted great, just the right amount of spiciness. This part of our experience gets FIVE STARS!!! Table, service, meal for dinner get ONE STAR. Table in fireplace area where it was hot...after ten minutes the gas fireplace was turned down. Large party in the room made it crowded and as my seat was on the aisle, I was constantly bumped even after trying to move the table and my chair out of the way. Service was slow and only concern was to bring me another beer which I answered that I did not want another three times. Food brought to wrong table, then brought to us. Other party had a big chuckle turning away our dinner. Salmon Oscar overcooked to the point of burnt taste, walleye was not lightly breaded but over breaded and very crispy, also overcooked. Mash potatoes were not even warm and the cole slaw was the best part of the dish. Manager came to ask about meal (shortly after next table had complaints) and we expressed our thoughts, bad table, bad food. He apologized and meekly asked if a new salmon could be brought. We declined as we were at the point of eat something and get out of here. The waitress had three separate opportunities to remove our finished plates and did not even after offering dessert, bringing the check, and returning the check with my credit card. She walked away empty handed apparently cleaning the table must not be a part of the job description. One meal was taken off the bill to make up for things. I guess we will stay at the bar and have appetizers from now on....
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Harold J.
We went there for an event with a group of 15 people. The food was ok, not great but on par with places like Champps in the same price point. The servers were average and the restroom was clean. The one and only reason I gave them 1 star is the granite tile floor. BEWARE the floor is very slippery and it's a liability for them to have a floor so slippery. It was covered in a layer of food and grease from the servers entering the kitchen. Almost like walking on ice. They are totally going to get sued by someone one day it was so bad.
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M T.
Northern Light beer was very good, as was the food. Service was excellent, too. Very nice atmosphere.
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Cecilia K.
yum! great happy hour specials. nice ambience. inexpensive. big portions. 'skinny' drink options that still taste fabulous (i recommend 'hungry like a wolf').
(4)
Bonnie W.
My husband couldn't have put it better...the good food only goes so far. The food was great, the atmosphere was pretty good but the service was awful. It took almost half an hour for us to get someone to come get drink/appetizer orders. There was a group of 8 of us and the bills were wrong, the orders were brought out wrong, and we had to wait just to track someone down to get drink refills. The food however was awesome but based on the service, I don't see myself ever going back.
Takes Reservations : Yes Delivery : Yes Take-out : Yes Accepts Credit Cards : Yes Accepts Bitcoin : No Good For : Dinner Parking : Valet, Private Lot Bike Parking : Yes Wheelchair Accessible : Yes Good for Kids : Yes Good for Groups : Yes Attire : Casual Ambience : Casual Noise Level : Average Alcohol : Full Bar Outdoor Seating : Yes Wi-Fi : Free Has TV : Yes Waiter Service : Yes Caters : Yes
Mei F.
I do honestly like this place.. I love the interior, ambiance, and staff is always great. However, aside from occasional drink specials I tend to have difficulty in finding food that would be comfortably priced (and my limits are rather broad). With that said, the quantities of food are typically not cost-effective. You're best off with their tasty salads. Overall, still recommended
(4)Cibi A.
Ended up at this spot with a friend, large, open interior. Had a solid burger, a 4th of July special called the Idaho, good blend of cheeses and a well cooked burger but nothing to write home about. Didn't try any of the brews, maybe those are better?
(3)LO K.
Stopped in while I was in the area to see how this location fares against the one in Indianapolis. The prime rib sandwich was even better than I remember, plus the ambiance and atmosphere was much friendlier. Service was great and I like the open feel of the bar. Great for people watching! I'll definitely return.
(4)Kelly O.
Eh... I guess there's a reason it took me so long to go to this place. I had never heard good things about it but so desperately wanted to believe that it had potential. It's really in a great, busy location. It's too bad that they're just not hacking it. We came in on a weekday evening. They have a short wait. Seated another couple that came in after us, before us. Then we are set in this awkward room on the outside of the main dining room. It seemed like an extension of the main dining room; kind of like a temporarily enclosed outdoor patio space. This, unfortunately, must've been the reason that the room was freezing. We are talking middle of Michigan winter, windy, and subzero temperatures outside with big drafts from the outside chilling the room. We both sat there in our winter parkas and tried to enjoy our dinner. Our server was a very nice young man. He was very friendly and did a pretty good job. However, the food was less than average. It was kind of like TGI Friday's on a bad day, if you know what I mean. Like, the french fries weren't good. At least, you know, do french fries well. We both confirmed before even leaving that we would never go back to this place. I didn't get sick from the food. The staff wasn't rude. It wasn't super filthy. That's why it received two stars instead of one.
(2)Jes N.
First time at Granite City today had fantastic service from our server Jordan, with the help from his manager they hooked me up with my first growler and a special treat!! Thanks guys! Service, atmosphere and company make for a fun lunch, I recommend the fish tacos and sangria ;) High five to Jordan!
(5)Al R.
Service slow and unorganized. Food good overall. Most of our party has ribeye steaks and they were tender and prepared properly. Dessert Apple Crumble was descent, a bit sweet but tasty.
(3)Karen W.
My first time at Granite City and I was less than impressed. The good news is I found $5 on the floor and kept it! The bad news is the $6 spinach dip my friend and shared was not good at all. Our server was friendly but a little too friendly...what's up with sitting down in the booth with me mister? No one invited you! My fish tacos were just alright, nothing special. Could have gotten better ones at Bonefish across the street. They appear to have a good happy hour crowd so maybe the drinks are better than the food.
(3)M W.
Granite City isn't really anything to make you go, "wow," but it will suffice for lunch, dinner, or a casual night out. They were on time with our reservation, however, we went on a Wednesday night and they didn't appear to be too busy upon arrival. Regardless, we were seated promptly, which was appreciated. The girl at the greeter stand wasn't the friendliest, but our interaction with her was so brief that I really didn't care. Our server was friendly and efficient, as well as other staff who seated us and cleared tables. I've been here a few times before, and each time, the food has been satisfactory...not great, but not bad either. They have a decent variety on their menu and the quality has always been ok. Portions and pricing are pretty much what you would expect at this kind of restaurant. My only complaints are the noise level and the spacing between tables. Our table was so close to the table next to us, it took away from the dining experience a little bit. When I go out to eat, I want to be with the people I'm dining with, not the random people squished next to us. Finally, the noise...it is extremely loud in there. The décor is nice, but they don't seem to have done anything to absorb any noise in there. It's very hard to have a conversation with the people at your table. The location is convenient for me, and there's really been nothing extremely negative for me to complain too much about. There are better choices in the area, but I wouldn't rule out returning here in the future.
(3)Marisa D.
I have been here several times. Idaho notes and very good and filling. Beer is decent. There always seems to be a wait, especially if you go on a weekend. They also have good cocktails. Good variety of food. I would recommend giving it a try.
(4)Nadia M.
One of our favorite places to go. Something for everyone, a great menu variety without being too overwhelming. Service, drinks and food is always on point. The perfect margarita is great. We usually get the fish or shrimp tacos, oscar salmon plate makes my mouth water, and whenever someone gets the steak there is never a complaint. Sometimes we go just for the giant cookie for dessert.
(5)Ray B.
Met a friend for lunch- solid lunch menu, good service and the food was good. The place is rather loud, albeit the group of six near us had one individual that was very, very loud. Slightly pricey but being a club member helped off set that.
(4)Mitch B.
My wife and I went here on a Saturday night for a double date with some friends and we will not be going back. Our server seemed like he would rather be doing something else than waiting on us-he was not attentive and never smiled once. We went about 20 minutes without getting our drinks refilled and we even had to ask another server to get us some refills. When he finally came to the table with our refills he said that he had to brew some new iced tea. A better way to handle that would have been to give us a heads up before we waited 20 minutes wondering what he was doing. My wife and I both ordered the bison burger, I ordered mine with sweet potato tots, and she ordered hers with waffle fries. There was no indication by the waiter about the sides being extra, which was not welcomed surprise when we got our bill. He even ran down the options for sides when we ordered, which would have been a great time to tell us that each side is about $2 extra. The sweet potato tots were gross-they put salt on them and served them with some weird cheese sauce and they were over-cooked. My wife's waffle fries were not good either. However, our bison burgers very juicy, delicious, and cooked perfectly, but the food is over-priced considering how small the bison burgers were. They come on a pretzel bun, which is very tasty. All together, the meal cost us $45 with tip for two (we did not order any alcohol), which is a lot considering how crappy the service was, the lack of communication, I was not even full due to the small portions, and the terrible side dishes. Next time we will use our $45 to get a better dining experience at one of the other thousands of places to eat in Metro-Detroit, like Carraba's, Bonefish Grill, or Benihana. We will get a much better value at one of those places.
(1)Rob R.
Having driven by this place countless times, curiosity got the best of me. The food is AT BEST mediocre... The service painfully slow. Drive on by ...
(1)Li S.
They offer a nice variety of intimate seating and the typical brewery casual seating. Very aesthetically pleasing overall. It's generally very noisy- especially during the peak dinner hours until things start to wind down near close. If it weren't so loud, it would be the perfect place to catch up with old friends. The food is alright- nothing special, nothing to write home about. The beers were better than the food. I personally enjoyed the sampler flights- great if you've never visited before and want to get a little taste of everything. The staff was very friendly, though not the most attentive. There were too many times where I had to hunt my server down just to get a glass of water.
(3)Steven L.
Why was there a line for this place, the food is nothing more than frozen bland food. The two stars are for the drinks, which is the only reason to come here. Terribly. We had the Red Barron frozen pizza and the chicken wings. What a waste of calories.
(2)Joseph K.
A solid choice in a very crowded sea of competition. The atmosphere is very pleasant, although it is a little loud as other reviewers have pointed out. The staff is very welcoming and prompt. Even at their busiest you won't be waiting long for your meal or your drinks. I've been here on two occasions and had the fish tacos both times. The fish tacos are wonderfully fresh and light. I was very pleased that a substitution for the side was no problem and equally delighted with the steamed broccoli that was given to me. I'm not much of a beer drinker, but the selection here is wide and should appeal to fans of microbrewed beer. Will definitely be back in the future!
(4)Justin R.
I brought my family (a party of 8) here for my birthday dinner tonight. It was packed! Service was a little less than stellar even considering the crowd, but the Manager Jim went above and beyond what was necessary to fix it. The entire table enjoyed their food, especially the sweet potato tater tots that came with the pecan encrusted lab chops. The meatloaf I sampled off someone else's plate was some of the best I've ever had. One of my favorite spots in Troy.
(4)Ben D.
Went here for the first time yesterday. I have seen this place for a few years and thought it always looked like a cool place to go. Since I am not a beer drinker I cannot comment on that, but I thought the overall atmosphere was great. The lighting was a little dark so it was hard to read the menus and it was completely packed after 6 pm on a Saturday but what place isn't? We started off with the pretzel with cheese sauce. It turns out that the cheese sauce for that is also the Northern Beer Cheese Soup. Those both were pretty good. I got the pork chops and thought they were done too much and lacked true flavor. They came with sweet potato tots that were ok but didn't come with any sauce to dip them in. I would like to have seen the pork chops have a special sauce as well. Overall, this place got a C in my book. I can think of plenty of other places in Troy to go and get a better meal.
(3)Christopher Y.
Really nice place, I've only had wings and bison burger and it's really good! The atomic wings are amazing very spicy which I love, the bison burger is just very good texture of meat n it's always cooked the way I want it medium! Drinks are good here long list of beers!
(5)Saeed D.
They have good beer collection. Good food and nice staff. What else do you need to have a good night? It's a little loud but loud enough to feel alive ;)
(4)Amanda A.
I feel so-so about this place. I like it, but don't love it. Typical comfort foods, but nothing I couldn't make myself. I like the grilled cheese and avocado sandwich. I usually just order here for lunch since I work close by. The beers are not brewed here, and some are good. But I was disappointed when I thought they might be. However the service is always great and the staff is friendly.
(3)Jalissa T.
The food was really good , but the service sucked . My server wasn't educated in the menu or cocktails , but overall I liked it and would go again !
(3)Brittiany R.
Food was so-so and service was friendly but seemingly out of it. I ordered an appetizer and with a large party, the waitress chose to ask us who ordered which appetizers instead of writing down which appetizers go to which patrons. They did the same to dinners which came out at WAYYYY different times making eating kind of difficult. I wasn't sure if I should eat my food before it got cold or wait for the birthday girl. Spicy shrimp appetizer was overpriced for the few bits of shrimp you received. I'm guessing it was frozen and re-heated then tossed in a spicy sauce. Not worth the $10 or so dollars. I ordered the bruchetta salad which was alright. The chicken was cold which always bothers me. Chicken in salads should be warm. The drink menu looked spectacular and I would highly recommend this place for laid back drinks and apps or even a casual dinner but I won't return with a large party. The staff just simply did not know how to manage the table despite us having probably 3 different waiters during our dinner.
(3)Matt W.
I met a friend for dinner here while working in the area, and I was very happy she suggested meeting up there. I tried a few of the beers before settling on their stout, which had a really nice chocolate-y flavor, but ended up waiting almost an hour for my friend to arrive due to the insane construction on Big Beaver. While I waited, the staff were friendly, checked in occasionally, but didn't pressure me to order or get more to drink. I finally ended up springing for the irish nachos appetizer before happy hour ended, and it wasn't insanely great, but it wasn't bad either. Once my friend arrived, our server got her drink order and made sure she had a chance to look at the menu before stopping back to get our orders, and I decided to give the meatloaf a shot. Portions were huge (I took about half back to the hotel) and the meatloaf was really flavorful - I thought the gigantic pile of fried onions might have been overkill, but it actually worked well with the garlicky bread and rich BBQ sauce over the meat. It's a chain, but for what it's worth I think these guys were a pretty good chain - I'd probably stop in at another one if I was looking for an upscale dinner option.
(4)Sonia J.
The restaurant aesthetics are really nice. They are known for their brewery. I tried the cookie beer, it was dark and slightly sweet. For food, I had the simply grilled salmon, which was light and tasty. I would definitely recommend it for those looking for a healthy option. The bar is open till 1 am which is great since most places in Troy close at midnight. They had $5 martinis, $5 margaritas and other $5 specials from 9 to closing. It's a great place for a first date or hanging out with friends. The menu is slightly expensive, but overall fun place to eat!
(4)NaTasha R.
Dinner entrees were very mundane a party of 7 & all had the same opinion that We would return to seat at the bar & have an appetizer & drink.. The appetizers were definitely better then the main course. Great service & timely reservations but ambience was better than the actual food unfortunately...
(2)Terry K.
Have you ever taken your date somewhere nice and since you're paying for dinner, a slight sense of entitlement arises and you inadvertently say something that sets off an irreversible, catastrophic fit of rage from said person? Well I sure have and it happened at Granite City in Troy. First things first, the beers work. I had the Northern Lager and Bennie Bock. Inhibitions were lost and spirits arose from within. I'm sure I said something outlandishly dicktastic as I was soon entrenched in verbal warfare. The type of battle where you know you're off base but must hold your ground to maintain a semblance of self respect while sticking to a mildly apologetic explanation that what you said wasn't wrong, just misinterpreted. While the war of the roses was in mid progress, we literally were fighting while eating glazed spicy shrimp. My argument was only slightly halted from munching on these bad lad's and I will order them again. Good good stuff. I lifted weights that day so I felt no remorse ordering the pulled pork barbeque burger on a pretzel bun. The taste was only mildly derailed by this horrific night out. Great burger. She ordered a steak and then refused to eat it, a brilliant show of strength I might add. Still, this didn't prevent me from from going in on my dinner. I was like Walter in Big Lebowski, "I'm finishing my coffee". We've since kissed, made up and will be back soon. Price wise, it's more expensive than Applebee's and Chili's but you get what you pay for. House made craft beers, an upscale brewery menu and a million dollar build out doesn't come cheap my friends. Neither do apologies apparently as I was in hot water for the rest of the night...
(4)Mike P.
I went there for the Asian Chicken Salad, and was very satisfied. The bartender was great at making suggestions, and they allow you to customize any of the salads on the menu (i.e. add more veggies if preferred). Definitely will be going back in the near future. Their Duke beer is also great if you're into IPAs.
(5)Danny F.
This place looks big time expensive but it's not. On top of that, the value is just great. I'm so tired of paying $10-$15 for lettuce or a la carte lunches. This place has awesome lunch deals that come with multiple sides. The staff are trained well. Don't skip this place.
(5)Joseph L.
Great Atmosphere, great beer, and good food. Would have received 5 stars, but very difficult to get into parking lot. Great frontage on Big Beaver, but you must go into a complex prior to brewery, or you get stuck getting on I75
(4)Sharon M.
Not my favorite. Very good for drinks, but the food is not that great. In winter is freezing!
(3)Bob B.
Friday night, we made a reservation through open table and were seated promptly when we arrived. We were a party of four seated across from a group of about 20 people. Other than the party being extremely loud our waitress was attentive and delivered drinks and appetizers in a timely fashion. Everything went great until shortly before our entrees arrived. The waitress asked if we need drink refills, we did so she said she would be back with them. Our entrees arrived and seeing that I ordered a burger I needed condiments since none were on the table. However the person that dropped off our food did just that dropped and ran. Waiting for the waitress to come back was futile as when she came close she was too busy running individual checks for the party of 20, and then she delivered them more shots, and then ran more checks. I finally started to eat my now cold burger without condiments and my companions still needed drink refills. I was finally able to flag our waitress down, as she didn't come on her own, and I asked for the refills and the condiments which then delivered as the party was breaking up. The waitress was apologetic but the damage was done and the meal was ruined, the burger was much better with condiments but it was offset by being cold by that point. A manager came by and asked how things were and we explained the issues, all she did was apologize as as well. Must be normal as she was not surprised by the poor service. This was the first time back to this place in over a year due to previous bad service. It appears that that things have not changed and we will not be back nor will we recommend this place to others.
(1)Richie J.
Great food,had the prime rib sandwich w Au Jous and fries,house salad was great, also good soup..wo u ld like tk return for dinner sometime
(5)Blue O.
Just OK. The decor is 4-star, the noise level high, and the food - for the price - is 2-star quality. The food is really un-remarkable, just so-so. It is not clear why the place is so busy other than perhaps there are not many micro-breweries close by. The wait staff is either over-loaded or in-attentive. And unpredictable. The first time we visited they were very pleasant but the next time they appeared to be uncomfortable in their role. We don't like to be hounded but too often have had to search out the waiters.
(3)Maria A.
Be prepared to be confused. First, the parking situation is a bit strange. Most parking spots are reserved or valet. You don't know it's complimentary valet until you squint your eyes at the sign. When you walk in on a busy night, there is a hostess at the doors with an iPad and pagers. If she is on the phone, make sure you wait because at the hostess stand they will send you back to the hostess at the door. Also, while waiting with a pager do not try to sit outside or in the small section of the lobby, the pagers do not work there. We were sitting in the smaller area and the pager never went off. We asked the ladies at the hostess stand and they told us that they did page the pager (don't bother asking yourself why the hostesses didn't try to find us or call our name). The couple across from us just got up and left because they were never called. Overall, Granite City has your typically corporate food and decor. Somehow we spent $80 on the shrimp tacos, fish tacos, idaho nachos (which were just ok), mediterranean chicken, two pops, and two beers.
(3)J F.
It pains me to give this restaurant two stars but after 3 negative experiences I feel I must. First let me say that I've had great experiences here in addition to the bad ones. I have sung this restaurants praises to all who would listen, recommending it to friends and family. They do have some excellent food - their chicken soup is like home made, they have an excellent chicken salad sandwich and some great salads. Unfortunately, I have found pieces of plastic/rubber (one blue and one black) in my Asian chicken salad TWICE!!!! Both times were after I carried out lunch. This is unacceptable and shows a questionable level of quality control in their kitchen. I let the first time slide but now that it happened again, I feel the need to write this review. The third bad experience I had was again carrying out lunch. I was told "10-15 minutes" was the wait time for my order of a half of a chicken salad sandwich and a cup of soup. I walked in at the 15 minute mark and was greeted rudely by the young women at the counter. This was a first. Their customer service prior to this experience was excellent. I paid for my order and then I waited an additional half hour for my food with not so much as peep out of anyone to either apologize for the additional wait time or to at least acknowledge that I waited a total of 45 minutes for this simple lunch order. I can no longer recommend this restaurant due to the foreign objects found in two salads. I also believe their level of customer service is decreasing. What a shame.
(2)Jennifer G.
The best double IPA! Smooth, hoppy without being too acidic
(4)Kate G.
Loud, poor service, and the drinks cost waaaaaay too much (see below why). First off we walked in and told this hostess we were meeting friends. She didn't seem to care and told us we could look around for them but that they didn't know where they sat them. After finally finding our friends, we tried to order our food and the waitress would only take our drink order. It was suuuuuper LOUD in there so you had to yell to be heard. Once we finally got some food the nachos were super salty. Hey I like salt. But this was too much. Also they weren't nachos. If you read the description they're actually waffle fries. ??? The beer was ok not great, I had the local amber and it wasn't very flavorful. .. seemed like they just watered down a dark and called it amber. Dinner was good, so that's earning the extra star. But the service was very sub-par and the atmosphere was way to loud and the drinks were WAY over priced for what they were... Save your money for a real american grill. Not worth the headache.
(2)Brandi ..
My s/o and I decided to stop here for dinner while visiting the state. The atmosphere was very nice and welcoming. The food was wonderful and the service was nice also. I will definitely be coming back here in the future.
(4)Rachael D.
Horrible food( cold, bland), horrible service, and their beer was out due to refrigerator issue.
(1)Alexis G.
My boyfriend and I went out for our anniversary dinner, and I'm beyond glad that he brought me here! The wait was around 45 minutes, which isn't terrible for a Thursday night at 7 pm. The first host that I spoke to (there were multiple) was pretty cool and helpful. We were first seated at one of the bench-style booths with a table less than a foot away from us, which kind of sucked because it was directly under the AC unit and I had forgotten to bring a sweater, plus the parties on both sides of us were basically yelling. So I asked the host if we could move over to an open private booth (since it was the same servers section anyways). He was kind of a little shit about it and rolled his eyes at me, but we moved. Our sever Alisha (sp?) was fantastic. We could tell that she was super busy, but our order was taken almost right away, our drinks were never more than halfway empty, and she somehow managed to keep a smile on her face despite the rushing around. Managers, promote this girl. Our food was great. French onion soup, 4/5 (could use more cheese, but still fantastic). Artichoke dip, 4.5/5. Whatever $20 garlic butter steak I ordered, literally the best steak I've ever had. Full of flavor, amazingly tender, dripping in garlic butter and cooked PERFECTLY. You should go here.
(5)Saipooja S.
It is a Saturday night and my boyfriend and I are looking for a new place to pass the time in. Bars are always fun, right? I guess the name confused me a bit: a brewery name but a family restaurant feel. I should have at least asked to sit at the bar, but once we were sat down in a little table next to many others, we nodded in agreement that we would make the best of our traditional date. The place was crowded with a 21st birthday party and many other groups of friends and families celebrating their own accomplishments. We knew then that our food would take a little bit so drinks were in order. I ordered a beer that I had received pretty quickly. My boyfriend took a little longer than me and ordered a Kentucky Sunrise. After 20 minutes, I'm noticing the jealousy in the boyfriend's eyes because I'm almost done with my beer and he has yet to seen his drink. Now, I'm not sure if the waitress saw our eyes roaming around for her or the steam coming out of my boyfriend's head but she could tell that we were not happy. But, this waitress (even with the million tables she was on) was aware of all the people she was serving and tried to help us out. We finally received boyfriend's Kentucky sunrise and our food (Cajun Pasta and a mango salmon on their special menu) and found no room to complain. The salmon was cooked to the most perfect pink and the pasta was well worth the wait. We weren't even waiting for the food, just that one drink! Not only did they blow us away with the food, the owner personally gave us a free platter of sample beers and scratched the two drink we originally ordered. Not to mention a dessert as well, all for our wait. I would like to return with my family, but on a day they are not as busy. Maybe then I will be able to give them that last star!
(4)Kelly S.
Great good! Only reason why I gave 4 is because of the massive serving size. Waiter, Jeremy, was so nice and very attentive without being pushy. Overall great experience.
(4)Tom D.
At first I thought this would get more then three stars, but as lunch progressed the service did not. I was delighted when asked how I wanted my burger cooked - medium rare - how else? My delight ended when my hamburger was served exactly how I wanted it - with just ketchup, but sadly it was well done - YUCK. When you are on a work lunch with colleagues - you don't have time to waste and send it back - you eat it and like it or in this case - eat it and yelp about it. Not only wasn't I happy with the simple cookings of a burger - it was small and tasteless! In addition - everything was an up charge except the dreaded carb filled potatoes. I wanted a side salad, but the prices were already high enough with out added up charges for a small side salad - so I went with the waffle fries. I never said I didn't LOVE potatoes of any kind - I was just trying to watch what I ate. However, being a lover of waffle fries means I've had my fare share of them and these were well below my standard - is there a standard for fries? The diet coke was about all that was up to my standards - of course it's hard to mess that up - it's just a shame I had to ask for refills. Overall the place was clean and there seemed to be plenty of parking, but it was noisy, slow service and then the inability to cook a burger correctly brought the rating to three stars - a weak three at that. It wasn't so bad I wouldn't go back, but with all the other choices - I don't see myself returning to this three star!
(3)Ashley T.
Nice place they actually pair up the brews to your food..... Good dessert option and menu options...... Downside you have to it for your bread... When most restaurants just bring it to you anyways since your bill is going to be so much anyways
(4)Alex F.
I am a glass half full type of person, so starting off with the positives for Granite City: 1) Great service- attentive, knowledgeable and efficient 2) spinach and artichoke dip is great, good balance between the cheeses and no flavor overpowers the other, including the artichoke Sadly, its the meal that lead me to two stars, even though I chose a meal with an adjacent "G" for "granite city chefs choice"; the meatloaf. It was small, dry and flavorless. It really doesn't have the bold and robust meatloaf taste, and even if it was attempted to be a gourmet meatloaf it didn't get close to that, as flavor would be an essential first step to fall under that classification. The garlic mashed potatoes had good flavor, but were warm at best. The lady next to me had fish tacos, and that is what I will try if I come back, as they looked fantastic.
(2)Blaise B.
Went here on a first date. Five stars for the date itself, but four for the restaurant :) I got the mac n cheese, which was good, but definitely not one of my favorites. All in all, not a bad place for a date, but not up to this mac n cheese snob's standards.
(4)E S.
There is nothing special about his place. Made reservations but they still made us wait a long time. The food is very bland and not fresh at all. A lot of it tastes like it was frozen like the waffle fries weren't even hot. A fruit fly landed in my beer and they were everywhere. They messed up my order and the waitress overcharged us.
(1)Holly S.
You either love or hate this place, there's no in between. Luckily for me I love it! Marg flatbread, baked pretzels and cheese, and nachos here are all great starters! Come during happy time and get 1/2 off flatbreads :) The cheddar ale soup is amazing but I would most def skip the french onion soup as it was extremely salty and the cheese layer on top (the best part!!!) completely sunk down before it even got to the table :( As for dinner I usually choose from: Asian tacos, bedda chedda bacon burger, or the overlake. All of which are amazing but make sure to order the burger one level lower than what you'd normally get as they never cook it properly (ex if you like it well done order medium) the Asian tacos are sweet, spicy, and tangy! And the Overlake is just too amazing to even describe (tell em no butter on the bread because it gets super soggy and gross) Make sure to order the Caesar salad too it's amazingggggg I would recommend this place but keep in mind it's a 50/50 you'll like it
(5)A C.
Ordered the wings and they were really salty. I like the beer which is good. Had a dragonmead tripel and then a granite city Double IPA. Both good. Ordered the grilled Atlantic salmon and wanted it rare. It came out with nice char marks (which was an indication it was over cooked) but ridiculously over cooked like canned tuna dry over cooked. Took a bite and sent it back. They re-fired it and it came out the same. I spoke to the chef and he said he could try again but I'm done. So it's not the worst, they tried, my expectations are that salmon should be able to be served rare if it's fresh. Easy to do. Flip it and kiss it and slap it on a plate. I'm okay if it's still twitching. I'm pretty sure it's frozen salmon they probably run it under hot water to defrost, slap on the grill and do they're best but the hot water has already cooked it thru. It's cool the beer makes up for it. I'm sure the burgers are good. Stick to the burgers and you'll be fine or steak. The guy next to me had a nice looking steak. No idea how it tastes but it seemed okay.
(2)Irene Z.
Great food and fun atmosphere but service is kinda hit or miss. Would go back buy definitely not a favorite.
(4)Cathy O.
I am amazed at how busy this place is. We were quoted an hour for a party of two, but luckily they sat us less than 15 minutes later. The lobby was packed, though, and I heard a party of four quoted 90 minutes. Too much. Our server was BIG on the upsell, which I find really annoying when I'm out for a nice dinner. We did get an order of pretzels with a spicy cheese dip. I liked the pretzels but I am pretty sure the spicy cheese dip is their cheese soup with some peppers and tomatoes. I wasn't super impressed with the Adult Bock Mac-n-Cheese, which was really just penne with alfredo. The menu lists chicken as an optional free ingredient, and I didn't request it, but it was in there -- a bit of a surprise. My husband thought his burger was just fine. You can find discounted gift cards at Costco, $100 in gift cards for $80. We will continue to go here to use up our gift cards, but I doubt I will be craving this place.
(3)J D.
Thai restraint has pretty standard American good and a wide selection. The service is excellent and the atmosphere is great. Don't do brunch here though. Very substandard.
(3)Mark L.
Maybe I'm easy to please, but I think GC has proven time and time again that it delivers a great dining experience. Yelpers tend to be harsh on chains, but I like to believe that my Troy GC has a little personality (plus I'm a sucker for wood & stone interiors). Though pricier than your average bar, GC does not disappoint. I have been here for pretty much every conceivable social situation a twenty-something is subjected to: girlfriend dates, double dates, birthdays, dinners with friends, or just an outdoor beer with some buddies on a warm summer's day. The menu is particularly helpful in pairing beers with particular dishes, a helpful feature I have utilized many times. However, I will always have a soft spot for their Batch 1000 Double IPA. Food becomes secondary to this celestial nectar. This brew is so bitter that my girlfriend gags just smelling it, but to me, this is a shining IPA jewel of Troy. PROTIP: You've probably seen it in other reviews, so let me reiterate: the Idaho Nachos are a delicious (large) mountain of cheese, waffle fries, scallions, bacon, and sour cream. If they are not on your bill, you've made a mistake. PROTIP 2: This place is kinda hard to get to from the road. You can see it, but there's no direct driveway from Big Beaver. You have turn onto Wilshire Drive and make a left at the first turnaround into the plaza with Ruth's Chris (don't be tempted) and the PNC building. GC is past these and to the left.
(4)Ashley Z.
They are super yummy and have a great happy hour. The food comes out perfectly coursed. The juicy watermelon is my favorite drink. Always super friendly and the service is okay.
(3)B J.
Nice venue with decent beer and fairly solid food. Definitely nothing spectacular. If you really want beer, there are a couple dozen places you should try before Granite City. But I guess if you're on a date and don't want to turn it into a beer tasting fiesta, this would be a good spot. Patio is pretty nice, although Big Beaver is busy and I-75 is right there. The one thing about this place that bothers me is the hostess process/area. Seems like there is always confusion up there, as it's one of those places with like six different hosts that always seem to be bogged down...like a much less-efficient J. Alexander. It reminds me of the chain restaurants littering Hall Road. Everyone means well, but it's usually a clusterf-ck.
(3)Denny K.
Our first visit was a fine dining experience. My wife had the Asian Grilled Chicken Salad and gave me a sample. We both loved it! She also had a cup of the Wild Rice and Chicken Soup, and gave me a sample again. We both agreed it was excellent. I had a cup of French Onion Soup and it was one of the best I have ever had. I also had a half a sandwich; the Outlander and it was excellent. A very unique turkey sandwich. We were there for a Tuesday lunch. The service was very good but it was quite loud. We will try a dinner at a later date.
(4)Brandon R.
I have to say, the wife and I were pleasantly surprised when we came here for dinner with our daughter. My notes: - Ambiance awesome, also deco awesome. Lights dimmed perfectly. For once I felt comfortable despite it being 10' outside. - Our server DeAnna was hands down the best we have had in a while. Dang good. Friendly, on top of it, nice to our cranky daughter, perfect all around. She even noted congrats on our receipt for a family matter. - Beer was somewhat warm, kind of disappointed. The northern lager. Tasty otherwise. - Artichoke dip was super thick and fresh, crispy ciabatta bread. Not overly rich though, easily top 3 we've ever had. Bread overly crispy said the wife. - Meals were good. Presentation was above expectations, the plates are an odd cool shape and it was nice. Even our daughters side of fruit looked like it was plated for a movie star. Butter steak was tasty but a tad dry. Baked potato was subpar however enormous! Asparagus for both was cooked perfectly and crunchy yet very moist. My salmon was charred perfectly. Wild rice was fairly run of the mill. - We will definitely return!
(4)Ian P.
This restaurant was a bit of a fail I'm sad to report. I checked it out with a party of 5 for dinner and drinks. I have slightly higher expectations for a corporate place. The BEER: As always with a brewpub, I start with the beer. It was generally on the disappointing side. More malty than hoppy. Kind of bland. Not the quality one expects of a brewpub. The FOOD: Also a let-down. We started with the spinach and artichoke dip, which quickly started to look like the Exxon-Valdez oil spill, with a gross oil sheen on top. Rare not to finish this dish with a group of 5. None of us really enjoyed our entrees, and a lot of food was left at the conclusion. The SERVICE: Were all the waitstaff high? We had so much confusion. Wrong drinks were brought, wrong food was brought, food was forgotten. We were altogether forgotten. Beers ordered at the same time would come one at a time 5 minutes apart. Something is seriously a mess with the communication between the waiter, the kitchen, the bar, and the food runners. Management...are you reading these reviews? Anyway, there are other places you can go for beer and food in the Detroit area...I suggest you try them instead.
(2)Louise S.
New restaurant with nice bars and modern decorations. Food is ok but it's not special. I couldn't remember anything I had. The atmosphere is good for socializing, but I won't go there for food.
(3)Linda Y.
Good Happy Hour, has the best flatbread in the world! Would definitely come back here.
(4)Chad A.
My burger was great! Place was overall very nice. Would definitely return if I lived here.
(5)Lauren M.
Food is generally good. Fairly large so usually easy to get a seat. Nice bar area with lots of TVs if that's important to you.
(3)Anthony K.
I hate to give this place a bad review because of the hype people give this place. Unfortunately this restaurant looks good on the outside and that's about it. First off the restaurant has brewery tanks in every corner of the restaurant giving making it seem like the restaurant brews their own beer. Well I asked the staff and actually they don't, sorry to all the granite city "slappys" but they don't brew their own beer, they only store it in those containers you see. The food they offer is nothing special and to be quite honest tastes like frozen food they've simply heated up and served. The Idaho nachos are nothing special. Buy Walmart frozen waffle fries and cover them in cheese, there you go. My experience wasn't terrible especially for how busy it was when I was there, just not as good as people make it.
(2)Jenai H.
My father and I came here for an early Father's Day and we both really enjoyed it. I would certainly recommend this place for lunch. I will try it again for an early dinner some other time. Apps were delicious as were our drinks.
(4)Teresa K.
My husband & I had lunch here this past week. He had the peppercorn burger & beer sampler and I had the chicken bruschetta salad. We split the Idaho Nachos which were good. Husband liked his meal whereas mine was so-so. Our server was great. P.S. We asked him who Rachel was (see prior Yelp reviews...lol) and he couldn't figure out which one of the 3 Rachel's it was.
(3)Chris P.
Terrible service! I called ahead of time to ask how long the wait was and was told 15-20 minutes. When we showed up 5 mins later I was told it was a 20-30 min wait. After 15 mins I asked where we stood and was told there were 23 parties ahead of us!!! A quick calculation told me the real wait was closer to an hour and a half!! When I gave the buzzer back to the hostess on my way out, I asked why she couldn't have been honest with the expected wait time. To add insult to injury, she just laughed at me! NEVER AGAIN!
(1)Licia D.
Great beer, great food, great service. Took me forever to finally get here and now that I'm here it won't be the last time. My fave beer so far is the two pull the northern and the bennie mixed. Which is great because I enjoyed the northern by itself and the bennie by itself so them two together is just beautiful!! Ordered the Asian glazed shrimp and the simply grilled salmon. Lord!!
(5)Kelly G.
Very disappointed in the wait at this establishment. Party of 5 including a baby needing a high chair and was told 20-30 minute wait. We are now at 1hr10 minutes and still waiting. Discussed with the manager Lance and when he was walking us to our table he specifically opened up for us, the wait staff was seating someone else. Now waiting longer, sigh . . .
(1)Lyndsi W.
Horrible brewery, so chainy and nothing I would ever wanna go back to. Their food was over priced and OK but, nothing memorable and their beer was not that great. We stopped here as our last stop of a 3 brewery tour. Our goal always being 3 breweries, 3 beers and 3 apps over the period of about 6 hours. This was the not only our least fav of the day but, of the total Michigan Mitten Brew Tour I set myself on over the period of my last two years living in Michigan. It's disappointing because their brewery is a chain, the beer isn't good and the food is overpriced non memorable food. Don't waste your time here with not only all the wonderful breweries in Michigan but, the great restaurants in Troy, Mi.
(2)Kristin Z.
My husband and I have been here 2 times over the last few years since they opened. I had the bruschetta chicken salad the first time which was pretty good. This time I ordered the maple peppered bacon flatbread. I didn't like it at all. Thankfully, they took it back and didn't charge me for it. My husband ordered the chicken and asparagus linguini. He said it was ok but not worth ordering again. The beer was okay. We recommend the Black and Tan. We weren't impressed with the service speed especially because we were one of the only people there. We honestly probably won't go back.
(2)Stacey D.
It's just not good. Period. The beer isn't good. The food isn't good. The atmosphere, decor, and staff are OK. My husband declared it the worst IPA ever. The burger, meh. My steak was gummy and very flavorless. This was our second try, the first being when they first opened. It was also our last try. Save your money and go elsewhere. You'll get a better burger and a better beer.
(2)Mathias B.
Even though Granite City is a chain, for some reason I thought it was going to be great. Vegetarian options were limited to Just one or ordering without chicken for something. That meal was a margherita pizza, which was ok at best. There's a barbecue sauce on top but doesn't bring much flavor to the bland taste. The beers were not very special, lacking flavors to make them taste like something outside miller light. The dark stout was especially light and lacking robustness. Not something you typically note in that category. The only unique taste came with their mixing of beers which took a red beer and light lager and make another drink. That just goes to show that the other two flavors weren't good enough by themselves. I wouldn't recommend, for the average tastes, it still ended up costing $43 before top. Not exactly a bargain for mediocrity.
(2)Meagan W.
The interior is beautiful, but who cares? The food itself was bad, really bad. This place is super overpriced. It's also very loud in here which makes it extremely difficult to carry a conversation. I ordered a medium rare steak that had to be returned twice, it was like gnawing on leather. They do not know how to season any of their dishes, either.
(1)Zachary H.
Very good food, can get busy at times, but service is on point! Definitely worth trying out sometime!
(4)Ryosuke U.
Have some customers close by so stopped by here a few times. It has a 3 star review but I'd give it a little bit more credit than that. I typically get one of their homebrewed IPAs and a burger when i come here and have enjoyed it every time. Has a pretty decent sized bar section if you want to eat quickly as well. Overrall, good upper-end brewpub atmosphere with decent food and good service. Good to take customers, coworkers, friends, family and a date.
(4)Liz P.
Update! Went again with coworkers (I live down the street, but only go here during work hours for some reason, lol) yesterday for lunch. Our waitress was pretty busy it seemed, she had a lot of tables. I ordered a hamburger with mashed potatoes, and both were pretty good, although I asked for tomatoes + no lettuce and got lettuce + no tomatoes - she later brought me tomatoes though. This is a great place to go for birthdays because you get a FREE cookie pie (1 per table) - 3 of the 4 of us were celebrating birthdays (I am the 4th, so I guess I am the cookie pie mooch this time, haha) so they brought us one, and it's delicious. I think I've referenced their cookie pie in a previous review too, because it's THAT GOOD. I don't usually order drinks but I got a Diet Coke yesterday and it was $2.79 - a little expensive, IMO. I was needing some caffeine though so it served it's purpose. I'll be back again to Granite City, maybe during happy hour - $5 mixed drinks and $7 flatbread pizzas, though Bastone (Royal Oak) has $5-6 happy hour ginormous pizzas. I do like Granite City's though, I've had those before as well.
(4)Adam S.
Problem 1: This not a brewery. The wort is trucked in (to each Granite City location) and only fermented on site. I'm not a beer snob, but where do you draw the line? It should be a fermentation stable and eatery... or something like that. Problem 2: The beer isn't good. I had a Double IPA (Batch 1000) that was hardly hopped, and had no malt backbone. Calling this a DIPA is like calling Labatt Blue a Pilsner. The Octoberfest was passable, but uninspired. Problem 3: I think the food is trucked in from Applebe's; calling the food mediocre would be an overstatement. Poor menu choices and frozen ingredients. Also, the pretentious use of oddly shaped, and undersized plates isn't called for. Surprisingly, the prices were average... The interior is cold, and uninviting, very trendy feeling. The servers are decked out in all black attire and have zero autonomy. Everyone was nice enough, but I felt like I was being waited on by clones, or members of Delta Force. This is the only (faux)brewery that I've been to that I wouldn't want to stay and watch a game, or just hang out for a while and enjoy their beer and some conversation. This is also the only (pseudo)brewery that I've been to where I only tried two of their beers; I just couldn't bear any more. Bad drinks, uncomfortable atmosphere. I guess this fits into Troy's Big Beaver restaurant corridor very well, but it just doesn't suit me. Probably won't be coming back.
(1)Michael L.
Just ok. Food is average to mediocre. The beer selection is limited to what they produce which is not very exciting. With so many great craft beers in the world why would they only sell there average products. Beer drinkers are evolving and there tastes have expanded past 5 flavors. Get with the times. It is all about choices. Limit my choices and I will go to many of the places that don't.
(2)Ellen V.
We went here for lunch. There were so many flies big fruit flies that we were constantly swatting to get rid of them. We ordered pretzels and cheese and the pretzels were okay but the cheese sauce tasted spoiled. I caught one of the Flies in my beer. They were nice enough to bring me a new one and take it off my bill. The burgers were average for the price. Mostly bun.. It was not a pleasant experience.
(1)Kristin M.
Just got this email from the bartender who served me. I have bleeped all his swear words: "first of all if your a server F*** you. im that bartender and ive been waiting for a very long time to tell you that yes i didnt ask you if you wanted to get anything else because you sat at my bar for a f****** hour sipping on the shitty beer that we serve and than not even buying anything and i did ask if you wanted to try a beer. cheap a** getting something that is 4.00 dollars and sitting at my bar for over an hour so yes of course im going to talk to my bar regulars that will tip me. hahah oh and btw we all sat and laughed at your post on yelp after you did it. I can't wait to call their manager and owner this afternoon.
(1)Richard L.
Lackluster experience. Service was pleasant. Beers were underwhelming. Food was standard. If you are looking for beer variety this is not the place. However, their sampler cost $5 for 8 beers so some people may be attracted to Granite as a value play.
(3)Sarah R.
Awesome food, wonderful staff, gracious management and a beautiful restaurant. Awesome lunch. Be sure to get there early for lunchtime, it can be busy!
(5)Pero R.
This place is one of my favorites, I go there at least once in 2 weeks. The food is great, the place is very nice and service is always good. If they would like to improve, for start work on the beer selection as 5-6 beers for a restaurant is funny, when you put chicken in the salad its better to be warm than cold (probably they keep salads in the fridge). I would recommend the Idaho Nachos, Asian Salad, all burgers and flatbreads.
(4)Amy P.
I really like the bar area at granite city. Move only ever sat there and had a great experience. The happy hour specials are ok. The food is kinda pricy for a chain restaurant but it's actually not bad. When we have gone during happy hour the flatbreads are half off so its an ok deal. The flatbreads are pretty good and they have some nice combinations. The other times I've gone I've had the pasta which was great. All of their salads are great! They chop it nice and fine into nice bite size pieces and it comes perfectly dressed. The salads are definitely one of best things to get on there. Lastly the beer is pretty good! They have a great selection and I feel there would be something for everyone.
(4)Michelle K.
My first visit was great! I went with a group from work. I have to say they're service was great and so was the salmon oscar. The reason why I dropped two stars was because the second time did not go as well. I ordered the fish taco. The fish was seasoned and cooked to my liking! However the sauce wasn't impressive. I thought the vodka mussels were good. But they had several that didn't even open. How the heck am I supposed to eat closed mussels? I tried prying them open with my utensils. Then realized that it was pointless. As it was a messy task. Also do they not give out moist towelettes? My table also ordered a half rack of ribs. They were smothered heavily in sauce... Again a single cloth napkin isn't going to do the job. And that is why I am giving three stars. The service was good, and the food was ok. My fiancé says the beer wasn't like a craft beer. He compared it to a mass produced bottle that came from the super market.
(3)Cookie W.
Have never had a bad meal here. Love their soups and salads at lunch. Clean and staff are Happy and Friendly. The location is a bit tedious. If you don't turn when you are suppose to you run the risk of getting on I75 or you have to travel up Big Beaver and make the turn around twice for you second attempt!
(4)Jennifer K.
Five stars for the service! Emily was awesome. We sat in a high top and had two more people than originally expected. Her support staff was excellent from the runners to the bussers... Everything was great! Mac and cheese was awesome and the Bennie beer was delicious!
(5)Randy G.
I notice a long wait outside every time I pass by. I'm not sure if its that good or that its just the hype. I have only tried brunch here, so it's certainly possible that dinner is much better. Their brunch is only buffet style, no available menu. They have two long tables filled with options such as salads, fish, cheeses, eggs, bacon, sausage, French toast, breads and pastries, soups, roast beef, fruit, and probably other options I'm forgetting. Everything tasted okay and was fresh, however the cost for brunch is just higher than its worth. There were very few people here for brunch, this is probably why. You won't have any trouble getting in if you're trying their brunch option. I certainly intend to try dinner here in the future. I'm hoping its a little better for the price.
(3)Suzzette M.
Meh. Food was....food. Nothing amazing. Tried the pretzel app, pretzels were alright, "beer cheese" dipping sauce had no taste at all. Not beer...no cheese. Hubs and I both had the buffalo chicken wrap with natural cut fries (frozen of course). Hubs hit the nail on the head when he said "It's like applebee's food.". Frozen. Our meal wasn't HOT either. They bring the fries out in "stay warm cups"....I think they heat the cups to help reheat the fries. It was all very blah. Double IPA was alright, not as hoppy as a double should be. Oktoberfest was nice. Nice atmosphere. but for the price...the food quality could be better....and HOTTER.
(2)Ken B.
Excellent food and beer. Service was ok but not great hence the 4 stars. Definitely recommend tho it was pricey. $150 with tip for 4 people.
(4)Yolanda G.
My cousin and I ate dinner here last night, and what a delight. Our original plan was to get to Benihanas for a sushi dinner. Instead we spotted this place right off I-75 and decided to stop in. We came in at 6:30p.m (happy hour is over at 7p.m.). From the very beginning my cousin and I were happy. The hostess was very friendly, and filled us in on all the specials. Our server Greg, was outstanding. I am almost always the girl who never knows what to order and I always take forever to even read the menu. Not once did I feel rushed or pressured to order. Greg simply gave great suggestions and answered every question I had about the menu. We ended up ordering a flat bread and 2 entree's. I had the asian salad. It was grand! and my cousin had the spicy shrimp taco trio. He loved it. We both had a drinks on happy hour which made them 5 dollars each and we ordered the beer sampler. Then I ordered the mini desserts (delicious!!) Our bill came to 65.38. We didn't know what to expect from this place when we came since they do not have a specific genre of food. But man were we happy. It truly came from the terrific service. We couldnt have had better. Thank you Greg for making our 1st time dining there such a great experience. I will definitely be back again.
(5)Erica D.
After a frenzied day of shopping Somerset, we picked Granite City as our food stop since neither of us had tried it and it seemed casual enough for our vibe. They have a fairly large menu selection but I had a hard time finding what I wanted to eat. I have a long list of vegetables and flavors I disdain and it seemed like just about everything had something I was skeptical of. I probably ordered wrong when I chose Chicken Marsala - pasta dishes at non-Italian restaurants never get proper justice! The sauce was very good, as were the mashed potatoes, but the chicken was absolutely unseasoned and had to be soaked in the Marsala broth before each bite to really become satisfying. My friend ordered the Cajun Pasta which was average. It was more Alfredo-ey than spicy, and andouille sausage would have been a better choice than the Italian sausage that was used. Again, the food was edible and better than most brewery meals, but nothing that would keep me coming back. My favorite part was my chocolate mousse shot - they nailed the texture perfectly. Our server was slightly inattentive, but he did throw in a free Dr. Pepper when he overheard me saying I wished I ordered something with bubbles as opposed to the iced tea I asked for. The decor is nice - simple but modern and there was plenty of room. I would come back to try some of their brews and skinny style beverages if I lived locally. It seems like a nice place for a quick drink after work with a pal.
(3)Rebekah W.
We've been twice and both times the wait staff was awesome. Our first experience was pretty good all around... But the wait was 50+ mins. This time we went on a Sunday night when it wasn't as busy. What a mistake... It was amateur hour. The hostess was snotty and sat us at a dirty table, just set our napkins and menus right in food crumbs. The food was not good at all this time. I ordered the salmon with wild rice and asparagus. It was pretty clear the rice was from the day before and microwaved... It was mushy and tasteless. The asparagus was mushy and the salmon was over cooked. I recommend going on a Friday or Saturday night and ordering a burger.
(2)William S.
First, let me preface this by stating I do not drink so beer and alcohol do not interest me. This review is about the food. My son took my wife and I here for Mother's Day. Expecting the worst we were delighted. We split up most of our food, the portions were huge. My son had the Cajun Pasta, it was tasty to say the least. We also had a Flat Bread and it was wonderful, tasty and fresh. I had the Reuben Sandwich and it was the same - large, tasty, fresh and wonderful. Our service was perfect and we had absolutely zero complaints. We WILL go back and I recommend this place for food and service.
(5)Stan G.
Great place, good service. I ordered the crispy buffalo chicken wrap with cole slaw and loved it. The waiter forgot our drinks but other than that, this place has a nice atmosphere.
(4)Matthew K.
Excellent food, and great service. Was surprised to find such a gem of a brewery in such a small city, but it's truly individual and very uniquely organized. Salmon portion was a little smaller than I expected, but the flatbread appetizer made up for that.
(4)Elise P.
I'm not sure how to feel about Granite City. I think my view was tainted by a long wait, an overly hot room, previous things I've heard about their beer, and seeing way too many people swilling Bud Lights (at a freakin brewery! Come on!). And a bad date, but that's beside the point... I arrived at about 6:30 on Friday, so of course there was a wait. Overall, I waited about 35-40 minutes in their crowded lobby. They had tvs with the wait list on it, so that was somewhat helpful. Can't really be mad about the wait on a busy dinner time, though. They seemed to have call ahead seating too (which I didn't do). Once we were sat (right by a fireplace, ugh), we perused the beer list. We both got their new scotch ale, which was serviceable. Much lighter than other scotch ales I have had. The server knew literally nothing about the beer when I asked what it is like, after she suggested I get it- how does that make any sense? She literally read off the menu insert describing the beer! She mentioned she is 20 and can't drink it, but I still have a reasonable expectation that my server will be informed on the products they are selling, especially beer at a brewery. I did have a bit of a prejuidice to the beer, knowing that Granite City is a chain and they get their wort shipped in from out of state (read: basically, not all the brewing is done on site. Kind of Hamburger Helper-ing the beer). At any rate, I also have an expectation that even in a brewery that isn't exactly micro, that their own beer will be the focus. Not the case here. Macros abound. It's just sad, but that's my [beer snob] opinion I guess. The food was decent, no complaints really. Odd presentation to my bruschetta salad, but it was good and the dressing seemed homemade. The menu was almost overwhelmingly expansive, so it should be simple to find something that will appeal to anyone in your group. Price point isn't too high for the area. Seemed like they had a decent happy hour, I would probably only go back for that.
(3)Alexis S.
11-2014 yay they changed their brunch back!! Love their lemon shandy beer too!! 4-10-14 they changed their brunch to an la carte menu which isn't really brunch:( boo!! Great brunch! I don't eat here for dinner, but I love love their Sunday brunch! They have tons of food. Last time I went, I could not stop eating. My fave is the prime rib, french toast, two types of hash browns, salads, biscuits 'n gravy, and shandy beer. The decor is nice and the servers are always attentive. Uhmm watch out for their slippery napkins always trying to hang out on the floor:( I'm surprised their yelp ratings aren't better since they are always packed.
(5)Kari B.
This is one of my favorite go to places. We will often times go for drinks and appetizers, which is especially a good deal during happy hour. The spinach artichoke dip and idaho nachos are favorites, and I was a bit disappointed last time I went that the chicken caesar chalupa was no longer on the menu. Great food, drinks, and service, and one of my favorite places to go for evening drinks and apps.
(4)Crystal L.
The buffalo wings were great. Perfect. However. My only gripe was that they took forever to bring them out. The Manager bought them out. They didn't comp our drinks or anything. As for the main food. it was awful and bland. It's clear there's no top chef in the back. I was served a dry baked potato with nothing on it. I had to ask for butter! The beer was awful. This is no Kuhnhenn's. Finally we called ahead to be seated at a table. 30 minutes of waiting time and they a sit us in the bar. You don't need to put your name down for the bar!!
(2)Liv R.
I am a little partial to this place...I am here 5 or 6 times a week. The food is great, the drinks are good and the bar staff is awesome, you must sit at the bar. They have the hottest bar staff in the Big Beaver area, hands down. Also, GCFB just won Taste of Troy 2014 peoples choice AND critics choice award! You should definitely check it out...and maybe come visit me at the bar! (Hahahaha) And for all the staff who reads this- you may laugh out loud now:)
(5)Tracy W.
What a GREAT place! I ate at one of these while on business in Ft Wayne, IN. This is not your avg chain restaurant. They are slowly expanding and would advise anyone to check them out. They make everything from scratch and the taste prove it. Great food. We ate here on a long weekend get away. We had the flatbread pizza and adult Mac and Cheese. Both awesome. We also tried the pretzels and cheese which were the best anywhere. Great beer selection. If you like to try different beers get the sampler. 8 different micro brews. I was surprised by my favorite. The staff was some of these Best and I travel quite a bit. Service wise this place gets a 10+. We had 6 different staff members to our table for food, drinks and follow up and all were so friendly and helpful. Jeremy our waiter was great. Highly recommend and hope to see you in our area of Ohio soon.
(5)Tara L.
I had seen this place being built many months back, and would always remark to Husband that they are building it really quickly! Never heard of this place before, but after noticing their big GRAND OPENING signage, I had to read up about it. Should have known, another franchise. While I don't mind eating a franchise establishments, I find that there are not a lot that are memorable. Large menus with an extensive list of drinks and desserts often overwhelm me because quality can suffer with a huge menu, but Husband and I decided to try it out. First off, getting into the place is a bit awkward, as you have to enter through Ruth's Chris Steakhouse to get to it. They offer valet, but there are plenty of spots for you to park yourself. We arrived around 7pm on a Saturday. There were a lot of people waiting, and it seemed like there would be a long wait, but we only had to wait 20 minutes. Not bad. During that time, we sampled some of their flatbreads (the tomato basil mozzarella flatbread, and BBQ Chicken flatbread). I thought it was a nice touch to bring them out for the waiting patrons; just a small touch of hospitality goes a long way. Since we enjoyed the BBQ Chicken flatbread ($10.95), we decided to order that for our meal. After much deliberation, we added their GC Walleye Dinner ($15.95) and a cup of their Cheese Soup ($4). The soup had a silky smooth texture and a good balance in cream and cheese, but for the price, the cup was too small. I'd order the bowl next time to share. Our Walleye dinner and flatbread arrived at the same time, and were very large portions! The Walleye was coated with bread crumbs and deep fried nicely. It looked dense, but when cut into, it was moist, flaky, and piping hot. Seasoned well, it was served with mediocre and watery cole slow and boring garlic mashed potatoes with chopped scallions. At least for the $15.95 price, the 8 oz. piece fish was fresh and cooked really well. The BBQ Chicken flatbread was tasty, and a large portion. Price was justifiable, and I liked the fact that they make the actual flabread crust in house and it's the thin without being too flimsy. the ratio of toppings to sauce was good too. The combination of provolone, cheddar, and mozzarella cheese lightly sprinkled over the top was a nice salty after tone to the chicken and red onions. Husband had a 20 oz. glass of Wag's American Wheat, and he enjoyed it. I'm allergic to most beers, so I'm taking his word for it. :) We didn't bother getting dessert because nothing looked all that special, and it was overpriced. The place is large and has indoor and outdoor seating, but it is LOUD. Our waitress was nice, but aloof. I'd say that this place is good to come with friends, and if you are craving carbs late at night. They are open until 1am on some nights, so check this place out and try their flatbreads! That's probably what I'd come back for. :)
(3)Sharon B.
I had lunch and the staff is very friendly . The atmosphere is inviting . I ordered the Salmon Oscar ,I ordered it medium and it was a little over done ,asparagus was also over cooked . The flavor of the dish was good ,but not exciting . Not sure I would order again. I will go back and try something else .
(3)Arianne P.
A few more unique items to the menu or specials and they'd be knocking it out of the park. The trio fish tacos are yummy, love the Chop Chicken Salad, enough to share and flavor of the Italian dressing is well seasoned. I do like a little blue cheese crumble on top and waitress was good to bring it. Lunch break on work so no alcohol for me. Ambiance is cozy and warm feeling, the servers have all been great. I do love the Peppercorn Blue Cheese Burger, with bacon! I think they hit the balance of not over kill on the blue cheese so it works. Really a fan of that burger! Their waffle fries and regular fries are seasoned just right, not dry, crispy but not crunchy and yummy. Convenient place to meet friends, family or colleagues. It can be loud at times and that is hard when I want to connect with someone. I have ventured on the specials at times and been disappointed. I feel like there is a signature treasure of a dish just waiting to happen at this place. Oh the flat bread maple bacon thing, can't remember the name but a coworker ordered and I ate the toppings was very YUMMY! It's just missing that something to make it awesome.
(3)John K.
Thought it was OK. Typical chain along BigBeaver but it wont piss you off like Fridays(douche central/ barely edible food) or Ocean Prime(uptight crappy service, add on for everything, shoot money out yer butt). Typical brewery, didn't really have anything outstanding. Decent prices, interesting menu, warm ambiance, open kitchen, open floor plan, clean bathrooms, not too busy. Service was downright outstanding....server seemed to be drinking the corporate kool aid opposed to being genuine (definitely recommend the most expensive specials, "everything" is great, etc. but that is me just being a picky chumpstain.) The entree salads were great (except the truly bland caesar....no anchovies, fresh pepper or cheese offered) My french dip (I think they call it something uppity.....prime rib something?) was decent. I thought it was just ok when I started but I increasingly became impressed the more I mowed my sandwich. Super skinny tasty fries. My lunch mate dug his root beer, never got an answer if they brew it there or not. Overall very good for a BigBeaver lunch during the week
(3)Joel D.
Gross beers, bland bland bland food. This is a horrible chain incarnation of the brewpub. The aesthetics are nice and service was good but the food and beer were absolutely terrible. To me it was the epitome of the dumbed down middle america chain restaurants.
(2)Pete D.
A good place to have fun especially if you show up at "Happy Hour" Good prices on the drinks and select in- house beer. The shrimp appetizer is very nice if you like spicy. The Shrimp are large and I think the count is eight, everything was good. My server did a great job of keep our glass full and our table clean. It wasn't that busy at 3:30 but all in all the place was fun and great food! A good place to meet friends and customers. So, if you're looking for a new place to hang, eat drink and have some fun this is a good as most and better then some.
(4)Keith O.
@gcfb Went to meet some friends and when they canceled last minute (30 mins late) Granite City bought me lunch! I knew I picked right spot! Been here twice and have exceptional service both times.
(5)Jon G.
Despite its name, Granite City is a restaurant and not an actual town compiled entirely of Granite. It isn't fooling anyone since the structure is mostly brick and mortar, but I digress. Granite City specializes in american food from pastas, pizza and burgers and home brewed beer (again not granite). I enjoyed their unique beer menu concept as they take five standard beers and mix them in different fashions for a more expansive menu. I picked a beer randomly and it turned out to be great. If you are less adventurous, they also have bottle beers like Bud Light. The Granite City menu was huge. In fact, it was almost too much. I sat there for a while and didn't know what to get. Ended up ordering a turkey burger that was about $10. With my beer it was about $15. The beers can be expensive if you aren't used to microbrews, but you can join their club for $15 and get a dollar off each time, plus a free beer the first time and some other perks. Back to the food: it was good. They bring warm bread to your table which is awesome, because, YAY CARBS! The burgers are made strategically to taste better than the useless crap you get at Applebees. They also give many options for side dishes so you don't die by ordering deep fried french fried fries. I ordered mashed potatoes and they were both redskin and delicious. The other thing that was delicious were the Korean tacos. My girlfriend let me eat some of hers and I think I will get that next time. A good go-to for people who like tacos, or sounding like they are cultured by eating Korean food. Anyway, this place gets busy on the weekends. We got there at 5 p.m. and got one of the last tables. You should try the same - or don't. I don't want to force you to do something you don't want.
(3)Michelle N.
Meh..food is okay but kinda pricey, service is just okay, place is kind of loud (but it doesn't bother me). We ordered: 1. Nacho fries: sounds like a great idea (waffle fries + sour cream + onions + cheese + bacon) but terrible in practice. Do not get..it could seriously be 2 people's meals BUT the cheese is hard AND bacon bits are so small, you won't taste them. So unimpressed. 2. Cajun pasta: bf liked it a LOT, which is prolly the only reason we'll ever come back here. 3. Crispy shrimp tacos: I really enjoyed this BUT in all honesty, it tastes like a regular shrimp taco. There's nothing particularly special about it, but it'll do the job when I need my taco fix. 2 stars. It's not bad, but it's not good, either.. just "meh". ps: Make sure you call & place your name on their list in advance, otherwise you'll have to wait for-freaken-ever.
(2)Tom C.
I was excited to try this place for the first time. The decor and atmosphere are enjoyable. We checked in at the hostess stand and they said we could seat ourselves in the bar area. So we found an empty booth , of which there were many, because it was 5:30 on a Monday night. We waited a few minutes and a server came by and very snidely asked if we had stopped at the hostess stand because we shouldn't be sitting there. I said we had and repeated what the hostess had told us.The server told me I was wrong and we needed to move. Ok, fine the place was mostly empty so we walked 10 feet away and found two seats at the bar. It took several minutes until a bartender acknowledged us and then the service after then was quite good. The happy hour menu is fairly extensive with good drink specials but the food was underwhelming. We had the artichoke dip and the pepperoni flatbread. It was an ok experience but I won't rush back.
(3)Jason P.
When I was there, I was one of 3 total bar guests. The other two were most likely regulars, judging by the bartenders spending so much time talking to them. There were 2 bartenders on. I was promptly greeted, given the beer I ordered, and then ignored for the next 20 minutes. My menu was closed, I was halfway thru my beer. I was only sitting a few seats done from the other two gentlemen. The two bartenders never even looked my way. I suppose I could have waved, or cleared my throat. But it's not my job to get their attention. It's not like they were busy and just hadn't checked on me. They were flat out ignoring me. I checked my tab. It was printed at 3:10. I got up and left at 3:30, after throwing some cash on the bar to cover the bill. I decided to go somewhere else for my burger.
(1)Rod R.
1st visit. the place is beautiful. it is loud here, and the music was a little louder than I like for table conversation. we sat at a high top in the bar and watched the Tigers choke again..good place to watch a game with plenty of TV. it was after 9pm so we ordered a beer and a couple of flatbreads and the cheddar ale soup. nice 9-close drink and appetizer menu for less. unfortunately, our service was slow to absent from start to finish. cheddar ale soup was hot and delicious. flat breads are nice and light and quite large but not overwhelmingly filling, bacon has great flavor. The Norther beer was average imo. would be nice to have an Amber offering on the beer list. I would've tried a Pale Ale had service been faster. also have Double IPA. I wasn't feeling hoppy. I'd be happy to try again sometime. they have a nice looking menu. we were approached by the manager after dining, and he provided a gift card to us for another try someday..could be 4 or more stars I'd say.
(3)Doug B.
The chicken Marsala was good. The beer sampler was hit or miss, but the descriptions by our server were dead on. Service was a bit slow.
(3)Vince S.
First and most importantly: The beer is abhorrent. Nothing good to be said about it. The "1000th Barrel Double IPA" was really not up to my expectations. The best beer of the bunch was the wheat. The food: We started with a spinach dip. Really really excellent. I wish it can with chips instead of dried breadsticks, but it was really tasty none-the-less. I had the filet with a crab hollandaise. Void to a perfect medium rare. The sauce was excellent. The steak was flavorful. It came with a house hashbrown, DO NOT SUB THIS OUT. it was awesomely cheesy. I also got a side of Mac n' Cheese. Stay away from that. When it comes to Mac n' cheese, I'm a simple man. There was just too much stuff on this. One thing I liked was the quality of our service. Our waitress (despite not knowing a thing about beer) was prompt and courteous. Also, they scored big points for having the owner walking around during dinner. He was really friendly and asked for or opinion on the beer. Overall it was a bit pricey I would go again.
(3)Steven B.
Our family has been here a few times because it is very close to our house. The fettuccine Alfredo is great and so is the root beer. A little bit pricey but is worth the money. You shouldn't go way out of your way for this place, but it is a good stop if you are in the area.
(4)Jenny K.
My family and I came here for my birthday dinner. They don't take reservations but they have a "call ahead" list that gives you precedence over the walk-in patrons. There is only one entrance to the restaurant... BEWARE! If you miss it, it's a pain to do a turn around near the I-75 entrance ramps. As you drive in, there is a seemingly large parking lot for you to park anywhere. However, each building has reserved parking that is barricaded or has a sign that reads "no restaurant parking". After finally getting situated, we walked past a nice outdoor seating area. We were greeted and seated promptly when we walked in. Our waiter was already at the table ready to take our drink orders. I got a Dirty Martini with Bleu cheese stuffed olives. It came out after a few minutes and tasted great. My hubby ordered the white ale and enjoyed it also. I ordered a Caesar salad to start, which was pretty standard. It took a while for our dinner to come out which was rather disappointing. I've never been somewhere where every table around us that was seated after us received their food first. After 45 minutes, I asked our waiter when our food was coming out. He ran back with 2 other wait staff and our food was served within minutes...cold. This was upsetting for us, but we ate it anyway as we were starving at that point. I tried the fish tacos, which were spicy and delicious...and why this review has an extra star. My Salmon Oscar was cold and bland. I would've rather had my sister's tacos. The restaurant is loud and hard to hear the people you're dining with. It is more appropriate for happy hour or a quick dinner before going out to the bar. There are a few pros and a few cons. I'd probably come back for drinks, but not for food.
(3)Jennifer J.
You know... I like this place! It has a couple of things going for it that I just feel very satisfied with. It is that kind of place that you feel like going to for a late lunch, early dinner on a Sunday when it is kind of rainy out, and you just want something familiar and warm. You don't have to dress up... you don't have to think to hard about the menu, and for us, well it is very close to home. The staff is very nice, it seems clean and well kept - the lighting is not too dark, not too bright. It is not too quiet nor is it noisy... They have a very impressive looking bar, but I am not a bar person, so my husband and I just grab a comfy booth or table. I hear from many that the beer is not the greatest, but no loss for me - that is not why I would choose go there. The food... well, it isn't a "food experience," but there is something for everyone on that menu. I rather like their waffle fry nachos... I think they are called Idaho Nachos or something like that. They are yummy! You could also choose to get them with home made potato chips instead of waffle fries, but I really just love the waffle fries. Good comfort food. Makes me smile thinking about them. My husband giggles sometimes when he asks me what I would like to eat, and I tell him "Those Granite City Nachos." They have a killer iron skillet chocolate chip cookie with butterscotch. Great to share with someone. This place is great to cap off whatever kind of night you had with just desert. It is by no means a notable food destination. There is nothing really "authentic" about it... but it is a very comfortably "good" bite to grab.
(3)Matthew P.
Weird, I did a review on this three months ago but it must have failed to post. I threw an going away party for a friend on Friday night back then. I did a call ahead 5 minutes after they opened, and was told they were pretty much already booked. They don't want to sour people who will walk in with a 2 hour wait, so they limit the # of call ahead parties on busy nights. I did a 5 pm for 15 so they took it being earlier in the night. The service was ok. The hostess didn't greet me upon arrival, even though there were two and no one was waiting or being sat at the moment. We had two servers due to party size, which was nice. We drank a bunch, which was all good. Food wise we must have ate like 12 flat breads, and all of them were amazing. The maple bacon flat bread was my favorite. Later in the night I had the Granite City Ruben and I wanted to marry it. It was 1/2 corned beef, 1/2 pastrami, with perfectly grilled rye. Place is EXTREMELY loud as it's just one giant room. The floor is a death trap being so slippery, but maybe that has been fixed.
(3)Scott M.
Decent layout. Loud atmosphere but you can still have a convo with your dinner guest/group. We arrived around 7:15pm and were seated right away. We sat at a tall table near the bar. I wouldn't say this is a place for kids. But surprisingly, people were bringing babies, toddlers, ECT. Justin was our server & he was polite, personable, and professional. I ordered the Fish N Chips and The Wife ordered the BGT (bacon, tomato, guacamole sandwich) We also ordered the French onion soup & a side salad. The soup was GREAT according to The Wife. Both dinners were pretty good. We did notice an usual amount of dishes, glasses, ECT being dropped around the restaurant at different times. Also, we had servers come to our table 3 different times asking if the item they brought out was for us. 1st- plate of hot wings, 2nd 3 beers, 3rd some kind of wraps that looked good enough for me to say, "Yep, that's us." Overall, I'd return here. I can overlook minor stuff. Good food & professional staff are a must for us and this place has it.
(3)Scott G.
This restaurant has done very well since it opened, but I can't get overly excited about it. Have a friend that enjoys going there, so been three times, but don't find the food very memorable. It's not bad in that I'd never go back, but it wouldn't be the first place I'd go. It's always packed, even hard to find a spot at the bar. The beer selection is good but it's local brews. I've had the flatbreads and the fish tacos, both were decent. If you don't mind a lot of noise and like to people watch, guess it would be a good spot. Lots of TVs for sports too. Seems to be the "in" spot in Troy aside from Kona and Ocean Prime. Wonder how it will do when Bonefish opens later this month.
(3)Jane V.
I really enjoy coming here for happy hours. I always order the flatbreads along with my drinks. Today i ordered the prosciutto caprese salad and i loved it!! It was lite and tasty!
(4)Laura E.
Great atmosphere! Amazing food! Ordered the mussels for an app and the pepperoni pizza for an entree. Can't wait to go back again.
(5)Jaccob D.
Great food, great service, friendly staff. We live in Birmingham and go here multiple times a month. They have "Call-Ahead" seating which works out when they have longer wait times. They have great daily specials on appetizers! I really like the main bar area and patio areas for seating because usually when we go there's some sporting event and they always have it on the one of their many TVs. Highly recommend the flat breads!
(5)Eric D.
London Broil was delicious. Meghan was great at the Bar.I don't understand all of the hate for this place. Troy is known for it's share of snobs, but come on people this place is really good.
(5)MICHELLE F.
We love to sit in the open room behind the bar, especially for tigers games. The staff is always great and we always call ahead for seating are seated quickly. Great happy hour and appetizers.
(4)Rachel O.
Are little overpriced. The beer is pretty good. I went in for an early Saturday night dinner at 4pm with my husband. They had Happy Hour till 5 so we ordered a Bock and a Stout. The Bock was average. The Stout tasted very thin. Mix the Stout and the Bock together for a pretty good beer. For an appetizer, we had pretzels and cheese. The pretzel sticks were very good. The cheese dip was just average. For dinner I ordered the Korean Tacos. They were very good. I expected spicier than sweeter. They were pretty sweet. My husband ordered the Adult Mac and Cheese. It was like an Alfredo than a Mac and cheese with very little bacon. We won't ever order it again. The service was paced naturally. We were not rushed at the time of day we went in. Overall, a pleasant experience. Three Stars because they quality of the food and beer does not reflect the prices. We won't be back. It's like they had a great menu-writer with no chef to back up the quality.
(3)Chris M.
We went to Granite City for the 3rd time last week. As always the food and beer/drinks were delicious! The soups are wonderful...our favorites are the Cheesy Chicken Tortilla on Thursdays and the Tomato Basil on Wednesdays. Thought their Northern Cheddar and Ale lacked seasoning when I had it on my first visit. We love the Bedda Chedda Bacon Burger and the Cuban sandwich is always great too. There are tons of other tasty looking choices as well. The service on our first 2 visits were great. Last week, it left a little to be desired. 5 minutes to be approached for a drink order is too long. Took another 5 to get the drinks and place our order. After that, it got better and everything was fine. I just think a quick "Welcome, I'll be right back to take your drink order" is required rather than just being ignored if the staff is busy. Regardless, I highly recommned Granite City! Great Happy Hour specials and wonderful food and drink! Go there today!!
(5)Jim I.
I have been to GC several times. The fist visit was the best, shortly after they first opened. We had a wedge salad, filet and their signature potatoes. It was incredible . Cooked perfectly. There is a high priced steak house across the parking lot that this steak could have been served in. I recommended this place to 4 co-workers and they all loved it. As time went on, they offered brunch, which was a buffet . What was there was good, including their signature potatoes, but no vegetables anywhere. The last time we went for brunch, they eliminated the buffet, and had brunch from the menu. Not my idea of brunch. Another trip we order the filet, but no signature potatoes or wedge salad on the menu. However, they said I could have the potatoes if I wanted. They even gave me the recipe for them. I was confused however. If these are your signature potatoes, why aren't they on the menu? Anyway, the last time we went, they overcooked my filet, and loaded it with pepper. As it has never been on it before, I don't know if the menu says it was supposed to be there or not. But it was on my wife's as well, so they must have changed it. I don't like peppered steak. My concern is where this is heading. I have a feeling that sooner or later they will change things so much from what I liked to what I don't like that I won't come back.
(3)Katie J.
The first time I went here was to get dinner with my boyfriend on a Friday night. It was very busy and I actually felt underdressed which is strange for me because I'm always too dressed up for almost any occasion. The food was pretty good. I ordered a buffalo chicken wrap which is pretty much my go to thing where it's offered. It's pretty hard to mess up but it was good regardless. I do wish they had more of a beer selection but the one I tried was very good. On my second visit out with a girlfriend for drinks the bartender was amazing. I think her name may have been Brandy but I'm not sure. She was hooking us up all night. It was apparently "happy hour" until 1 am or at least that was when the specials were being offer until. We tried the skinny margaritas and skinny long islands as well as a variety of mixed shots. Everything was perfect and the prices during this time were great also. I want to say it was 4.50 for the drinks and 5 for the shots (which she made enough for two so it was like two shots for 5). The service was much better at the bar than at the table and overall I had a better experience with my friend than the dinner date with my boyfriend. Especially since I was dressed more appropriately this time. ;) I'm dying to go back and check out brunch!
(4)Erika M.
I've been here twice. Granite City is excellent in every way imaginable. The atmosphere, service, and food are sublime. The first time dining here I had fish tacos per recommendation of my friend, loved them. Recently I went there with my husband. We each had beer (Chocolate Stout and Shandy), split the Idaho Nachos (out of this world delicious!) I had Cajun Pasta and he had Buffalo Chicken Flatbread. We were so so pleased. I can't wait to come back again!
(5)Rebecca C.
Nice place, comfortable outdoor seating, pretty good food. I had the salmon Oscar, hubby had the shrimp taco trio. We started with the Idaho nachos which were wonderful and could've been a meal on their own. We also had a few drinks. For a brewery I was not impressed with their selections. At best there were maybe 6 beer options and a few more hybrid options. I ordered a watermelon martini which tasted more like cranberry juice and nothing like watermelon however it was part of the happy hour special ($5). Overall i'd try it again but for a cheap cocktail and the Idaho nachos!
(3)Annie G.
Visiting from NYC and told my friend I wanted to check this place out . Food was good but the service was horrendous. Literally sat for 45 minutes with empty drinks, wanted more bread for spin dip and wanted to order dinner. Michelle our server never came by to see how everything was or ask if we wanted a drink. If u come here sit at the bar. If not you will be here for 3 hours drinking 1 beer.app.dinner. Horrible service
(1)Hayley S.
My fiancé and I came here for lunch on a Sunday and has an amazing experience. The restaurant was very busy for a Sunday but we were sat and greeted quickly. We both ordered beers. I got The Duke and my fiancé a Black and Tan. We were both very happy with our selections. The beer isn't anything unique but its good and flavorful. Our waitress was attentive and polite and even talked my fiancé into joining their Mug Club that gets you some extra perks. My only gripe with the Mug Club is that we both needed to purchase cards to both get the perks. I ended up not getting one, but it would be nice if couples could use one account. Two of their managers came over to greet us as it was our first time dining in the restaurant. Tabitha gave us complimentary samples of their soups (which were delicious by the way) and also at the end of our meal gave us some cookies with a coupon for a free appetizers on our next visit. The other manager Lance came over to thank us for joining the Mug Club and explained the brewing process to us, and also gave us some samples of beers. He even offered to give us a tour of the brewery! I ordered the shrimp tacos, and my fiancé the ruben. Both were really good but not amazing. Honestly it was the amazing experience with the staff that made me rate this restaurant five stars. We are both looking forward to coming back soon. Thank you so much for an amazing experience, this is how dining in a restaurant should be!
(5)Jacob H.
Ok food, ok beer. It was a friend of a friend's birthday and they kept cutting people off after like 2 drinks. And the waitress was telling us that we couldn't order drinks from the bar, just her, but it was weird because the bar was right behind us and some of us were sitting there. I wouldn't come here again.
(2)Adrian K.
Have come here multiple times. Food as always was above average. Beers are great. Will be back for sure.
(5)Kristin D.
I came here last night with a girlfriend in town for business to grab a bite to eat and catch up. I will say the ambiance is nice, relaxing, and a good place to catch up. HOWEVER, this particular review is for the food. I don't know if I ordered the wrong thing but I left feeling bummed because I could have made something better at home. I ordered the Cuban sandwich and my friend the bacon cheeseburger. Ordering a Cuban I was expecting juicy pork, salty ham, melted swiss, and an abundance of pickles and mustard PRESSED together into a vortex of deliciousness. What I got was thick bread (unpressed, grilled, or heated in any way shape or form) that had a tiny squirt of mustard on one side, dry pulled pork, 1 paper thin slice of pickle and semi melted cheese. The sandwich was very dry and sad. Oh so sad. Whomp. Whomp. I noticed that when my friends burger arrived the mountain of shredded cheese on top of it was barely melted. Blah. They seem to have a lot of things on the menu but based on what we ordered- I'm not a fan. I don't see myself making the trek to come back when there are better local breweries out there with delicious food.
(2)Kamran B.
What: Trendy, tucked-away on Big Beaver Road. Enjoy a lager, pale ale, bock, or stout. When: Happy Hour, Dinner, or Game-time at the Bar. Sit outside at night near the firepit with that beautiful girlfriend. Must: Northern Cheddar and Ale Soup with the Grilled Asian Chicken Salad. Pair with a Northern Pale Ale. Entree? Definitely the Grilled Salmon Oscar. #RajivRecommends80% #DetroitCity #FoodReviews
(4)Matthew P.
The food is good! Service can be sketchy, valet is pointless! Who cant drive a stick? These guys! Management ok, it could be soo much better!
(4)Kristen W.
Offering valet at a brewery is kind of odd to me but I let them park my car anyways because I felt bad when they told me they only work on tips. My significant other and I were handed a buzzer. We were told it would be a 15 minute wait. No biggie, but when groups of three and four kept getting seated in front of us, it became a problem. I would have sat at the bar, but it's tiny and not much room. We started off with drinks, but were confused when only 2/8 beers that were on the menu were actually available for the season even though it doesn't specify that. The waitress was rude, and instead of explaining that decided to argue with us. I would have to agree with everyone else, this place is extremely loud! I'm thankful we got the nachos for an appetizer, because that's really the only thing that saved this experience.
(2)Adrienne D.
I like the place The interior was nice and updated. Their beers and adult mac and cheese are both great. The place always seems pretty busy. Even on a Monday night. Wait staff needs improvement! The first time I came here, we watched waiters/waitresses attempt to give food to the wrong tables numerous times. They need a different system. The second time, the waitress seemed overwhelmed with her tables. The pizzas are too dry.
(4)Jerome O.
With the understanding that Granite City has barely been open to the public for a week, I know I'll need to review their service and food again in about 6 months or so because they're still in that "very attentive, impress the customers, get repeat business" mode. As such, the service was excellent, and given that it was Mother's Day, the staffing was almost overpopulated with servers and support everywhere. I am a craft beer guy. I have the requisite map where I pin all the microbreweries and brewpubs that I visit around the country. I own t-shirts, glasses, mugs, and other souvenirs from breweries that have particularly impressed me. I've traveled for beer. Granite City -- being a chain -- plays it safe. Their five beers are of the standard styles, and nothing really strays from the norm or takes any risks. The Sampler Platter is a tray of eight 3-oz. glasses with which you can sample all of their beers: the five standard pulls and three blends. Not bad for $4. Northern Light is the required light American lager, meant for the Bud-Miller-Coors crowd. Pale straw yellow, light to non-existent lacing, and that ubiquitous banana aroma & flavor that's common to the corn/rice adjunct beer. In plain language, it's a step above Bud-Miller-Coors but otherwise very light and airy in flavor, texture, and presence. Little to no lingering aftereffect or taste, and just vanished after each sip. Broadaxe Stout is where I'll probably get drawn and quartered by many beer drinkers. I. LOATHE. GUINNESS. I think it's the crappiest stout in the world and meant to parlay a sort of worldliness when one is seen drinking one, without having to take any risks. It's the Budweiser of stouts. Murphy's Irish Stout is slightly better than Guinness because Murphy's actually has SOME body, SOME flavor, and SOME texture in comparison. Broadaxe is closer to Murphy's. Not my favorite of stouts, but certainly not as horrifying a waste of space and time as Guinness. The other three -- Wag's Wheat, Brother Benedict's Bock, & Duke of Wellington IPA -- are pretty standard for their styles. Nothing really sets them apart from other micros or commercial beers. Just different names & labels for the wheat, red, and IPA entries. The other beers they offer are actually blends of their standards. Unfortunately, they seem to rely on Northern Light as their "mixer," which means just a watered-down version of the base beer since the Northern Light has little to no flavor or body of its own to stand up to the other beers. Two Pull, the Black & Tan, and the Admiral all taste like just lighter, thinner, waterier versions because of the Northern Light, so I'm not a fan of their mixes; it was almost insulting to drink those. All in all, the beers are meant to appeal to a broad public base that may be interested in craft beers, but aren't quite as ready to make the leap into the craft-beer pool with both feet. Couple that with the full bar that serves wine & liquor, and we essentially have an upscale restaurant chain that makes its own in-house beer products. The food appears to be good, though the recipes seem to revolve around clever pre-mixes than fresh/home-made. Not terrible, but not "oh my gawd I hafta eat HEEER!!!!" Finally, the entrance. Oh, the entrance! GC is built on a pad site in the parking lot of the Top of Troy building. The property has no other signs indicating GC's existence along east-bound Big Beaver Rd. so when you see the building, it's too late. The true entrance is about 500 feet BEFORE the building, on Troy Center Drive, into the Top of Troy's parking lot. I imagine that, like the other high-end establishments in Troy along Big Beaver, parking might become a nightmare on a Friday evening when all the local businesspeople get out of the office and decide to tie on a buzz. GC is going to play to the middle crowd. With its likely clientele consisting more of the regular person who wants to be seen drinking microbrewed beers for appearance's sake, beer afficionados may find the atmosphere grating and maybe even patronizing. Nearby Black Lotus Brewing is superior in the true microbrewery experience. GC is really more of a restaurant with a "brewery" facade. I may stop by on occasion if I'm in the area, but I'm not going to go out of my way specifically to make an evening at Granite City.
(3)Kelly S.
The restaurant had only been open a few days when mom and I decided to try it out. This restaurant is an excellent addition to the Troy, MI area. The other restaurants in the area now have some serious competition. One problem is the location. If you are on 16 mile (Big Beaver) and heading East you will think you can enter off of 16 mile and will find yourself either entering the I75 freeway or continuing on down 16 mile. You have to enter at a light that takes you to a business complex, make a left into the complex and then drive a bit ways back to get to the restaurant. The restaurant has a brewery inside. I don't like beer but was offered a sample. I really appreciate being able to sample the beer vs paying for a large mug knowing I wouldn't drink half of it. For people who love beer you must go here. In addition to the wonderful beer selection there is a wide variety of drinks offered. Mom ordered a 'flying monkey' and loved it. The atmosphere inside is hip/cool/professional-fun. There is red and brown tile on the walls, ample and comfortable seating. The lighting is gorgeous and the brewery is pretty to look at. I ordered the salad and soup combination. The waiter recommended beer-cheese soup so I had that. It was very interesting to taste a cheese soup that had a hint of beer taste; I liked it. The Asian salad was crisp, fresh and delicious.
(5)Ashley H.
I've been here twice so far. Once on their opening night and then this past weekend. I thought my first experience was much better, but maybe because they had extra help for their opening day. Our service the second time wasn't the greatest and it seemed like our server either didn't know a lot about beer or doesn't know how to suggestive sell to customers. My friend and I ordered the IPA right away but my fiance said he wanted to wait to try ours before ordering. Not at any point did she offer the sampler (only $4!) or ask him what styles he enjoys and suggest a beer to try. Someone else delivered our beer and then our server never came back around and asked him what he had decided. He just decided not to order anything and stuck with water. I think their beer is only okay. I'm a Michigan beer snob and find their beers to be safe, run-of-the-mill varieties. But then I didn't think those even tasted that good. They're drinkable, don't get me wrong, but I won't be taking any growlers home from here. What I drink with dinner here is enough of their beer for me. Maybe it's their brewing process--started at their headquarters then shipped to the restaurant and fermented there--that makes it taste only so-so. Their food was pretty good. I especially like their flat bread pizzas and lucky for me they're on special during happy hour. I know this place will be all hip and cool because of its Big Beaver corridor location, but seriously people, go support a Michigan brewery instead.
(3)Johnny W.
We love this place. It's very "Troy," so that's why I reserved my 5th star as we're not huge fans of the feel of the snobby suburb, but if you can stomach dining with those pretending to be wealthy, the food and the happy hour prices here are really really great. We have never been disappointed. Try the flatbreads for sure, the soft pretzels, and the burgers. The portions are always big enough for two (seriously, the salads and pastas are two full meals), and honestly everything we've tried we've liked. Recommended.
(4)Emily L.
Eh, it's OK. The atmosphere is decent and the servers are nice, but the food and beers are not great (although I do like to get the beer sampler). Traveling eastbound on Big Beaver, you will need to turn right at the last traffic light right before the I-75 southbound ramp. Once you turn into that driveway, you can turn left into the Granite City parking lot and then drive around the valet. (Not sure why they have valet, but OK...) So, the beer. The lager and wheat are pretty flavorless in a Bud/Coors/Miller/etc. kind of way. The IPA, bock, and stout are better. Like I said earlier, I like to get the beer sampler. It's more entertaining, I guess, and the price is right. They give you 8 samples for $5-ish (I forget the exact cost). In addition to the five beers (lager, wheat, IPA, bock, stout), the sampler also includes some "brew mixers" - they mix the lager and bock, and the lager and IPA, and then one other one. I think one time it was a shandy, so they mixed the lager with lemonade. As for the food, I've tried: - Idaho nachos ("Waffle cut fries topped with colby jack cheese, bacon, tomatoes, sour cream and green onions") - these were OK, but I got sick of them really quickly. I think it's because the cheese got cold and congealed in record speed, whereas the boyfriend says it's because he and I were the only people to tackle this monster-sized appetizer. He's kind of right... we were given a mountain of waffle fries, probably 4 large potatoes' worth, that would have been better suited for a group of 4-6 people. - Bleu peppercorn burger ("Our Angus beef burger seasoned with cracked black peppercorns and topped with melted cheddar cheese, smokehouse bacon, creamy bleu cheese dressing and crispy onion strings") - this burger was OK, a little overcooked. - Granite City reuben ("A half pound of thinly shaved corned beef and pastrami layered with fresh shredded cabbage slaw and Thousand Island dressing. Served on thick slices of grilled rye bread topped with melted swiss cheese and a dijon aioli") - this was fine, although I think they used margarine on the bread because it had a fake, cloying smell and taste that I did not like. - Greek salad ("Spring greens and romaine lettuce tossed with vinaigrette, cherry tomatoes, diced cucumbers, red onions, kalamata olives, feta, pepperoncini's, chick peas and fresh oregano") - I really enjoyed this salad. The greens were nice and fresh and did not include any iceberg. The veggies and feta were plentiful too. The salad ingredients were chopped on the smaller side (not as small as a chopped salad, but smaller than your usual Greek salad), making it easy to eat without a knife. Minor detail, but I thought it was nice. And, of course, the salad was tasty. Note that the salad comes to your table already dressed, so you'll have to ask if you want the dressing on the side.
(3)Chandra K.
We had great service. The other reviews imply it's hit or miss. Hit for me! Batch 1000 was great
(4)Mark V.
Okay. So. I'm in Detroit for work and this place is down the street from where I'm staying, and I'm hungry, and I want a beer, and it's rainy and I'm in a crappy mood from flying all day....so...here goes. It looks like a big corporate place, but they don't have them out west. It was crowded, mostly with after work types having a beer and appetizers. My group of three was seated pretty quick and we got beers right away - I got the lager, my friends each got the IPAs - none of them were overwhelmingly great, but not bad. Our server was Alex and she was/is great - very attentive and helpful. The problem is, there's not much to work with on the menu; at the table we got salmon, mac&cheese, and a NY steak - the consensus? It was all "okay", nothing to write home about or warrant a return trip. Alex, however, gets bonus points for being a great server.
(3)Carol S.
Finally got a chance to try this place and we were pleasantly surprised. They were packed when we got there, but we were seated immediately and they were very accomodating and friendly. The food was good although a bit pricey for what you get. I got the Fish Tacos, which were good but dry; guac, sour cream or some salsa would help. My husband got the Bison Burger on a tasty pretzel roll which got a big thumbs up. The menu is very wide-ranging so there are plenty of things for all tastes. We tried the beer sampler, which was a bargain at $4.95--Eight small glasses of their different types of beer--fun to try them all. None were real standouts, but they weren't bad. The service was good, we got our food relatively quick & everyone was friendly. It was rather loud though, which we didn't mind, but not the place for a quiet romantic dinner. We'll definitely go back again.
(4)Em M.
I had lunch here after passing up all the chains along Big Beaver and hoping this place had a little integrity. Nope. First, expect the servers to be hopelessly confused. I think ours had had a frontal lobotomy based on her lack of knowledge and the way she stared in silence at me, without blinking, with a weak grin. Their beer tastes like they really don't know what they're doing. If you pay anything more than the $3 happy hour price for it, you're a sucker. I ordered the fish tacos and they were covered in a sugary sauce in bland, Taco Bell quality tortillas. If I get charged $15 for three tacos, I expect you to make (exceedingly simple) tortillas from scratch. A four year old could do it. My friend had the salmon and said it was alright. It was an exceedingly small portion for the price. The service: sub-par, unless you're a large party and they know they'll get a big tip out of you based on quantity. We got passed up several times because we were just two people. Unless you're starving, avoid.
(2)Melanie S.
Saturday night visit-busy, busy, busy and loud, loud and loud. Arrived at 6pm, had to wait a bit, seated in a booth. Service was quick and helpful. Had a burger and the side caesar. The side caesar was large and quite tasty. Friends had salmon on salad, side of soup, bruschetta, roast beef sandwich and green salad. Everyone was stuffed so no room for dessert. Many families with children. Not a place for conversation but a good place for a meal after shopping.
(3)Randy S.
I have to be fair to this review and say that I walked into this "Brewery" already pissed off from getting a ticket crossing over Big Beaver Rd. Not the easiest place to get into. Walked in and sat at the bar. Waited patiently while the bartender chatted with what I assume were locals/regulars. I got the Double IPA. It was not poured correctly and was too cold to suit me. Not a bad taste but more on the order of a Scotch Ale. Definitely not as hopped as I had hoped. Ordered the chicken quesadilla. Also, not bad but pretty small. Next I tried the Pale Ale. It was OK but it was just lacking. Hard to explain but just not lots of taste. I would have given this place 3 STARS if it had ended there. I paid my for my meal and 1st drink and tipped about 35%. I paid cash for my 2nd beer. It was $3.25 (happy hour). When I got my change back the bartender just rounded up to $4.00 and never gave me my coin change back or even said a word. I was going to let it go but I just couldn't. When I asked her about it she politely said she did round up because she didn't have any change in her drawer. she asked if I really wanted my change and I said yes. She gave me my change and I put a $1 bill on the bar and started to walk out when the young man said to me "take the dollar. that's an insult". I asked him if a dollar tip was an insult for the beer and he said yes. WTF?!?! If my daughter or son ever said that to anyone I would be embarrassed at them. Forget that $5 tip for a total bill of $16.75 is about 30%. It's the point of this little punk thinking it's his f'ing business. Obviously regulars trying to "take up" for their bartender. Well done A-hole. I just won't come back and won't recommend to others. Summary: If you are wealthy or act wealthy you will benefit from the service. Sorry but I'm just a blue collar worker. Probably should have never gone in here. Beer: 3 stars Food: 3 stars Service: 3 stars Atmosphere: 1 star If you respond to this review please let me know if your a local.
(2)Bob M.
I went here for dinner with my fiance and a friend. Overall, the experience and food were above average. I was a bit turned off that there was some controversy with the called ahead seating but that was sorted out and didn't seem to affect us getting seat. I would rate the food at about a 4 to 4.5 for the price. My main and our appetizer were very good. My french onion soup was good but not mind blowing. The key lime pie as a whole was just average and it was a very small piece for the price.
(4)Jack M.
Not very good
(2)Heather H.
We got in within 10 minutes on a Saturday night at 7pm. It's very busy! We had the Korean tacos and Bacon Tomato flat bread and both were really good. Service was good and very friendly. Beer was decent.
(4)Shelby H.
The first time we tried to go was a total fail because we couldn't find a place a park. Literally, we could not find a single available parking space. It left me with a bad first impression, but my friends all encouraged me to go back and try it. We went on a Thursday night around 7 PM and there was a ten minute wait. Once we got a table, I ordered the beer sampler. I was a little surprised to hear that their white ale, which is their summer brew, is already almost sold out. Our waiter told us it might be our last chance to try it before it's gone. It just seems strange to completely run out of your summer brew in early July. The beer sampler came and it was all delicious. I like all kinds of beer, light and dark, but I'm not crazy about bitter brews. None of them were bitter to the point where I didn't like them. Their dark brew is made with chocolate and coffee and would make a great dessert drink. They have a large selection of mixed drinks on their menu, including some low cal options listed under a "skinny" section. I didn't try any of them, but they all looked good. Their food menu is also quite extensive. They have soups (french onion, a beer cheese soup, and a soup of the day), salads, steaks, chicken, and sandwiches. There were a lot of options that looked good. We ordered the spinach artichoke dip to start, which was a little greasy but still tasty. It had nice, big chunks of artichoke in it. For my entree, I ordered the bruschetta salad without blue cheese (I'm not a fan of blue cheese). It wasn't great. The bruschetta salad at Champps is way better. My boyfriend ordered a burger with fried onions and bacon on it. He said it was good but not spectacular. I didn't look at their dessert menu, but I saw wait staff serving desserts to other tables and they all looked really delish.
(4)Shannon S.
Not bad....not bad! Tried the potatoe nacho appetizer...basically instead of nacho chips, there are waffle fries loaded with onions, cheese, tomatoe, etc.. It was pretty good, and we also tried a flat bread, it too was good. I'd like to head back and get dinner, and based on this experience, I'd say we'd be in for a nice treat! I can't wait to go back!
(3)T L.
It's ok, nothing special, portions are on the small side and the chicken was over cooked, tasted like it had been cooked earlier and the reheated. Waiter was not that great, had to ask for water refills and waited a long time for our check only to hear an excuse about having to take the trash out and he smelled of smoke.
(1)Karim D.
FOOD: Delicious, hearty portions of real meals. The presentation was nice, the flavor was superb and the price was decent (meaning it was exactly what I was expecting for the area.) BEER: The beers where not anything to write home about, most had that "watered-down efferevecentness" that you taste in beers that don't let flavors develop long enough. They hd a delicous scottish ale at the time that was amazing though, and that along with my delicious meal makes them deserve 4 stars! If only all their beers had the flavor development of that scottish ale I would give it 5 stars.
(4)Chelsea A.
This is not the type of place I frequent, but I came here for a quick snack type situation after Somerset. The atmosphere is very clean, modern and warm. They are doing the stone, and reclaimed style wood thing here. I felt the booths had a lower end color scheme and feel, and perhaps something in gray as opposed to maroon would have enhanced the seating. Our server was friendly and prompt , and I felt that she had not been given so many tables that she neglected us, she checked back about very 7 minutes, and was visible most of the time between. There was a happy hour menu available and from it my friend and I chose the BBQ chicken flatbread pizza, and the tomato basil flatbread pizza. It took about 15 minutes to be delivered, and they came to the table super hot. The tomato basil pizza was covered in medium/thin sliced tomatoes, freshly chiffonaded basil, and cheeses- no sauce. The flat bread was extremely thin, very cracker-like. The tomatoes were pretty awesome, the firmness was exactly what you want from a fresh tomato, and they were perfectly sweet. Overall, quite tasty due to the super thin, very crunchy texture. The BBQ chicken pizza was also really good, lots of chicken, light sauce with a nice sweetness, and plenty of diced,raw, red onion. I would come here for the flatbread pizzas for sure. I would never consider this to be a dinner or lunch venue, but that is because I really enjoy small, intimate restaurants who provide their purveyor list. This restaurant is not using (unless it's not listed) any kind of local or organic ingredients, and that's fine with most people so don't let it stop you. While the chicken on the pizza was not listed as Miller Farms or Bell Evans, it was still juicy, tender and fresh tasting. This seems like an excellent spot for drinks and maybe some flatbread pizzas, I can't say I would eat an entree from this menu. Pluses: The lemons served with my Perrier were wedges, not slices. Thin sliced lemon is a garnish I dislike as it can't be squeezed. The ratio of toppings to cheese and crust surface was perfect, and each bite had the right amount of topping. Being a newer place, the building and surfaces felt clean and unused. You could come here wearing scrubby clothes, business attire or other and not feel out of place. Seems to be a free for all with the dress code Free valet!
(3)Nha V.
Food is not bad. Their pizza is probably the best thing there. The appetizer, vodka mussels is good but not consistent each time. I heard great things about the beers but haven't tried. The food over all is decent and pricey. Very loud atmosphere & food takes a while to come out when they're busy... Expect 20-30 min wait.
(3)Brendan N.
Ambiance is great. Comfortable seating, nice lighting, layout. Bathrooms and table area seemed very clean. Food was average. It was fine, but certainly not worth the money we paid for it. Had all the typical "high end American" you see around the area. Becoming cliche, flat bread pizzas, etc. Beer - This was the biggest disappointment. At a brewery, I only am curious in trying their own stuff, and it was awful. I sent the first one back as it made a Bud light sound more full of flavor. The only beer half decent was the double IPA which still I'd give only about a 6/10. If it's convenient, stop in for a quick beer (not Granite City) and sandwich, but don't go out of your way.
(2)Kristen M.
Disappointing is an understatement. I would give it zero stars if I could but that clearly is not an option. We began our order with two appetizers, the "Idaho Fries" and the "Spinach Artichoke Dip" (the Happy Hour was still going on at the time so we figured we would try those two) big, big mistake. The fries were more like mushed potatoes - basically frozen fries that had been microwaved with some sort of combination of toppings that covered about 1/8th of the platter. The Spinach Artichoke Dip was everything but the claimed title...in simplest terms, it was a bowl of melted cheeses with some sort of water table crackers to dip with it or "Lavosh Chips" as the menu claims. Our entrees were then delivered, immediately after we received our appetizers, and from there the food just continued to go downhill. We both had ordered the "Bedda Chedda Burger" and I can't even come up with a suggestion for what this entree should really be called...all I can suggest is to not eat it. As a matter of fact, we couldn't even eat our burgers if we tried because they were just that atrocious. The burger patties were cooked to a complete charcoal grilled mess, if you want to eat something that tastes like the actual BBQ/grill itself, than this is it. The shredded cheese was piled on still cold and unmelted, the other condiments, such as the BBQ sauce and the bacon, I cannot even speak on because I was too busy trying to get over the taste of charcoal/burnt to a crisp burger patty that I had initially consumed with my first (and only) bite. After giving up on any attempts to try and choke down the food we decided to ask for our check and then, to much of our surprise, a man arrived at our table to inquire about our food. I am assuming he was something along the lines of the Manager or the General Manager but I couldn't even elaborate about this either because after inquiring about the food he never returned to our table. Since he had asked, we politely let him know that we were disappointed and that our plates were still full of food because we simply could not eat the burgers - that's how horribly well-done they were (mind you we ordered them to be cooked medium). He apologized, we said that it was fine and he claimed "well it's not okay to me" and let us know that he would like to fix it. We told him we weren't interested in eating anymore (Lord knows what they would have brought to the table on a second attempt) and he then claimed that he was going to take the burgers off of the bill. In reality all he did was take the burgers off of our table and then disappeared. Seconds after he had cleared our table and left, the waitress dropped off our bill (nothing was credited) and so we put in our payment and waited. After 20 minutes of waiting not only did we never see our waitress again but the man that appeared to be the manager also never returned. Needless to say we had received ALL of our "food" within our first 20 minutes of being there and in the last 20 minutes of being there, after the problems arose, everyone seemed to have just vanished. Thankfully we didn't need change for the bill and we left. Complete nightmare and utter disappointment. I would take my money elsewhere. There are too many amazing places in the area, especially for burgers and beer, to waste money on a franchise such as this one.
(1)Christine S.
I'm kind of indifferent on this restaurant. The decor was nice and the staff was friendly. I got the chicken chop salad. Kind of disappointed. It was all shredded lettuce like you get on the top of your burger. They put the dressing on it for you, which made it soggy and just way too much dressing btw, and the chicken was a couple of flat pieces sprinkled on top. I wasn't a fan. I was meeting up with some people that I haven't seen in a long time and I did appreciated that long after we were done eating, at least an hour later still catching up and chatting with everyone, the staff left us alone and didn't pressure us to leave or purchase anything else just to stay there. I've gotten the stink eye before from other waitresses for doing this at other restaurants. Much appreciated. Next time I'll have to try a burger and a beer to see what it's all about.
(3)Talya D.
The portions were great (my two friends and I had leftovers) and everything I ordered was delicious. The spinach and artichoke dip was delicious and my cucumber faux-tail was great! Our server, Chris, was amazing - visiting us the right amount of times, making sure our waters were filled, and chatting with us about funny things. A great experience - perfect for girls night!
(5)Sarah H.
The beer is okay, the food is okay, but the atmosphere is pretty cool. The layout of the restaurant does have a cool theme, and the outdoor seating area is laid out with fire pits, but is too close to the major road and highway. It's a great addition to the Troy area, but their food is a little over priced, and mainly has the same flavor of garlic. We had gotten the steak and pasta, but the portion of the pasta was incredibly small for the $16 bowl.
(3)Meredith E.
I have not been a fan of the chain restaurant I like to call 'Applebee's Brewery'. My latest trip to Troy's Granite City changed my mind completely. This place was packed! You would think it was a Friday night in a hip town, but it was really a Tuesday in Troy. We planned on sitting at the bar, but due to space restrictions we had to sit in the dining room. Our server was awesome, and totally cool with us only ordering beer and an appetizer. The Oktoberfest beer was tasty and my friend recommended her brown ale. The Asian shrimp appetizer we ordered arrived quickly. The shrimp were huge and delicious. Before we ordered, our server warned us of the heat and spice level of the sauce. She was right. Whew it had a kick! My only complaint is the maze I took to find the parking lot. How about a sign with an arrow? Then once I arrived I come to find the spots near the restaurant are valet only. Please. Valet on a Tuesday at a brewery? No thanks. I'll walk.
(4)Mitch M.
Love the atmosphere. Bison burger was excellent! Lived in Colorado for 10 years and it was on par with bison burgers there.
(5)Kimberly B.
I met up friends for dinner on a Saturday and was looking forward to a great meal, however I left hungry and underwhelmed. The beer is okay, it's clearly not their major focus, and therefore was nothing special. The Ale and Cheddar soup was fantastic. However, the stuffed pork chop was dry and bland, and while the portions of all of their meals are large enough to split, the amount of vegetables and potatoes we each got were minimal. If that is a bed of potatoes, it's more like a crib mattress than a King at least. Pros: friendly, prompt, knowledgeable servers, quick seating even on a Saturday, decor. 2 stars is 'Meh', and that's the perfect word to describe my experience.
(2)Rebecca B.
Good luck getting here and finding the entrance.. You need to enter in the PNC/Ruth Cris entrance or you'll completely pass it or even worse, end up on I75!!! I met a few friends here for lunch on a Saturday.. There were maybe two occupied booths. I was perplexed when the hostess asked if I had a reservation.. I asked if it was necessary?? Our waitress was great. She took care of us as we needed and realized we wanted to be left alone to chat and catch up for awhile.. The martinis cost a pretty penny!! 1,000 pennies to be exact.. and were meh.. I ordered shrimp tacos - delish, a hearty portion with a kick of flavor.. My friend wasn't crazy about her salad, but everyone else seemed to enjoy their selections.. I liked that they place water pitchers on the table, but the water tasted like a basement..which was weird because the initial glass of water was fine. They have an extensive menu which I sometimes find overwhelming, but it's also nice to have so much to choose from.. If you're a beer drinker, I think you may like what they have to offer.. sorry I'm not so I can't really comment.. I wouldn't mind going back, it was a decent exprerience..but I have a feeling you may have to wait a bit if going for dinner.
(4)Lori M.
I went here for lunch with my sister. I definitely have to echo what others have said about finding the entrance -- you cannot enter from Big Beaver Rd, you need to take the service drive and wind your way through that in order to get to the entrance. Make sure you don't accidentally find yourself on I-75 if you miss the service drive! Good thing we went during the day because I think we would have given up if it was at night. I thought the atmosphere was cool, it's got very modern decor and was clean. Our server was very good and the service itself was fast. I ordered a soup/sandwich combo and had an order of fries to go with it. It was just enough food for a quick lunch. I would definitely go back, after having mastered how to actually find the entrance.
(4)Corky L.
Sat at the bar on Saturday night. Ordered drinks and decided to eat dinner there. Food was pretty good but terrible, rude bartender. Left dirty dishes, empty wine glasses and never came by to ask how dinner was or if we wanted another drink. Seemed very disinterested which was reflected in his tip. Not a good experience. Hopefully his career will be short lived at this establishment.
(2)Patrick R.
Went on a Friday night. Did call ahead seating. Sat in 10 minutes. Sukit 50 people in line! (They have a video display that shows how many are waiting). Cool contemporary interior with the big brewer vats to one side (yes, they are real to the one hater guy that said they weren't). Menu was nice. Not stellar, but good enough there were a couple dishes I wanted to try. Plus, it seemed (and they said) they make almost everything fresh. Started with the beer sampler (great deal... Although none of the beers are great) and pretzels and cheese dip (tasty and fresh). I had a salad. Nothing special... Mixed greens were a little on the older side (browning edges, moist looking endleaves). And I had the prime rib sandwich with mashed potatoes. Everything was decently tasty... Not awesome but solid. Service was on point as well. I'll go back. The flatbreads looked tasty, and they have good happy hour specials. GG Granite. Add a couple more exciting menu items and at least 1 stellar beer and you'll get that 5th star!
(4)John M.
Visited Granite City for the first time. The place was rocking with a busy after work crowd. I ordered a "flight" of their beers. Their presentation was fair as the seasonal/specialty beers were off to the side, and the server forgot which beer was what. Most were passable, but one of the regular lineup was undrinkable. I think it was a German Marzen style beer. They were out of pale ale which is a favorite style of mine. I ordered the Cajun Pasta, which was o.k. It could have been a bit spicier to taste really Cajun. A Ceasar salad was decent. I had issues with the tilted entre bowls/plates as my knife and fork would be dumped out and fall on the floor. A regular plate would work out so much better. The staff were friendly, and we were sufficiently attended to.
(3)Dawn M.
Food is so so but the customer service is the best ever. Kelly was my server and she was the best!!! Lance the manager was awesome!!!
(3)Matt W.
They try just a little too hard and charge a little too much.
(2)Heather G.
Since this place is rather new I decided to give it a try with one of my girlfriends. There was a pretty long wait on a thursday night so we enjoyed a couple cocktails while waiting for out table. I had the white sangria which was delish and she had a red wine. I also indulged in darker beer than I normally drink and was pleasantly surprised! A German style lager, our Bock carries a brownish color, a medium body, and a mouthwatering smoothness from the wonderful malt and sweet caramel flavors. S T Y L E : German Bock C O L O R : Deep Garnet B O D Y : Light to medium F L A V O R : Malty, nutty, sweetness and subtle hints of chocolate A L C O H O L : 5.5% **** I had a asian tuna dish and she had a asian salad. The food was average but drinks were great! I would like to come back again when it is less busy.
(3)Ruchi r.
This was our second trip to this place. We were there at evening 6:45 PM, the rush there seemed surprising for a week night. After a lil wait we got our seats and our server "Angel" was very welcoming in her greetings and action. Loved itt. For starters, spinach artichoke dip is my favorite, artichoke dip is super tasty. I ordered bruschetta salad for main course, it was good. Serving size was big enough to serve 2 people. My husband took Caesar chicken wrap which was also very tasty with juicy chicken inside and fresh. Overall very nice experience. Ambience inside was very nice. We got seats right next to their brewery, we could see those big cylinder like equipments, it was different and good.
(3)Valerie K.
This place is ok. It's an upscale place to take a date for a beer and food but really, it's just a recycled chain restaurant. Been to Champps? Or J. Alexanders? Then you've been here. The food was good. Moderately priced. Service was ok. Nothing to complain about but nothing spectacular either. The Northern Light beer was a little watery, but for a light beer, it satisfied. My boyfriend got the IPA which was pretty much what you'd expect an IPA to be: wheat-y with a bit of a bite. Admittedly, I was a little disappointed with the beer selection. There are four unique brews: the Northern Light lager, a bock, an IPA, and a stout. They also offer a two-pull, which is a mixture of the lager and bock. It's hard to take this brewery seriously with such a limited selection, especially when you have other breweries within 10 miles with double, or even triple the offerings. Access to the building is a little tricky. There isn't an entrance from Big Beaver at all; you need to turn on Troy Center Dr. and enter from there. GC also shares a parking lot with Ruths Chris and the Top of Troy building. Valet is available (in fact, any parking near the entrance is for valet only. If you drive anywhere near the valet you're going to get trapped in their cone-setup. If you're not planning on using them, just park and walk in.) The atmosphere is loud, so if you're looking for food and conversation, this isn't the place. Overall, the crowd tends to be older although there were some younger couples and families, too. There are TVs in the main dining area but ALL of them are placed behind light fixtures that hang from long thin wires. While the wire doesn't totally obstruct your view of the TV, you certainly do notice them. If anything it's an annoyance. I don't have any complaints about this place other than it's lack of creativity. I won't return simply because I like to try new, unique dining experiences and Granite City doesn't cut it.
(3)Rachel W.
Went for dinner on a Saturday night with two other people. The service was slow but we all enjoyed the food. I'd go back again in hopes that I had a different server. They do have call ahead seating, which I would recommend.
(3)Samir N.
I passed by twice on Big Beaver until I realized that there is no entrance on Big Beaver. The first pass forced me onto 75 South - annoying. Finally, I cut through the bank and Ruth Chris's parking lot and make my way to a coned off parking lot. Apparently, the front lot is all valet and we have to navigate through a maze of cones to make it to self-park. Seriously? For a brew-pub? I finally amble to the bar, and the service is really attentive. Being a chain, they go out of their way to ensure there is no service learning curve. A friend highly recommended the place and the free mug club membership coerced me to come today. I heard and read that the food was as good as the beer. Being happy hour, I went with a mug of the Bock. That was a steal and not bad at all. I also order a flatbread BBQ chicken pizza, as it is also on special for happy hour. The bartender was excited about it, but I could not echo her sentiments - the overly sweet sauce killed it for me. I like the crispy flatbread, but man I would have liked a more savory sauce. I then settled in with the American Wheat beer on tap as I wanted to watch the rest of the Heat/Pacers game. That was also not so great. I thought I liked wheat beers until I had this. The color was right, but there was no taste. None. There are pretty cheap growlers, too. The Mug Club unlocks a lot of deals, and you have until tomorrow to get one. I am hoping the deals are awesome and include their food. In the land of Bell's and Black Lotus, you have got to bring it. These guys spilled part of it on the way to work.
(2)Davis H.
Fantastic!!!!!!! I went with a group of coworkers and everyone was very pleased with the food and overall experience. The beer is delicious, I got the Bock. They let you get two free samples before you order beer. So you can get an idea of what you like. The food was very good and the portions were nice. Nobody walked away hungry. I would recommend this place to others and will be going again. The only issue I had with this place is the parking. There is valet, even at lunch. Also the valet spots are all in front of the restaurant instead of the back or off to the side most other places. So if you don't want valet, plan on parking a distance away and walking.
(4)Colleen W.
Went there last night for the first time with my husband. Boy was it busy for a Tuesday but I guess since its new it will be for a while. We called ahead and were sat quickly but there was a 20-30 minute wait if you didn't. Very nice place, service was friendly and VERY QUICK which was surprising for how busy it was. Had some asian shrimp for an app- Very Good- big shrimp! My husband had some beer and he didn't really comment on it either way. For dinner I had the Korean Tacos- YUMMMMMM and he had the Meatloaf which he said pretty good- HUGE SERVING though! He also had the beer cheese soup which he did enjoy. I must say that the prices were pretty good for the HUGE servings and since its new it was so nice and clean plus the Tigers were on so lots of TV's to watch. Drink prices were on the steep side but we will for sure be back!
(4)Courtney W.
We went to celebrate my boyfriend's mom's birthday. It was a Wednesday night. We had 6:30 "reservations", oh I mean "call ahead seating". We waited an hour to be seated. We were told our table was "next" 45 minutes into our wait, just to have the other party who arrived after us seated at our table. We talked to the manager, told him we had 6:30 reservations. He informed us they don't really take reservations, just call ahead seating. We finally get seated and are told they'll bring out appetizers on the house. Nice gesture. The restaurant was packed. Could hardly hear anything. I felt we were yelling at the waitress when we ordered. My boyfriends sister was brought the wrong kind of wine. The guy delivering the wine looked overly annoyed that it was being sent back. When the food and drinks are delivered, nothing is put in front of you by the server/food runner. Everything is handed to you and has to be passed down. I took a hot plate of food delivered to me over the head of a 3 year old. If anything was dropped, that could've been an awful situation. The service wasn't great. The food was so so. The soft pretzel appetizer was better then the salmon with asparagus (how do you mess up salmon with asparagus?) The sangria was yummy. Not sure I'll be returning. I'm supposed to go there with some friends next week for a going away get together. Might be a venue change.
(2)Faith K.
I gave it an average of 3 stars, but really probably 2.5 stars. 2 for service, 3 for food. Went here with a group of 8 on a Saturday night for dinner and drinks. We did call ahead seating, so it was nice as we only had to wait about 10 min once we got there and checked in. Were seated in the bar area at a high top table. Was LOUD. Very loud, which I somewhat expected but didn't expect it to be as bad as it was. For a place that is called a "brewery" I was a little dissapointed in their beer selection, there were the usual suspects, but nothing out of this world. Two of the guys got the beer sampler, which was their brews and then "custom" brews which were mixed beers. Would have liked to see a bigger selection. Tried one beer then switch to a cocktail. Our drinks took a long time to get. Food was great, we were all very happy. We got a pizza appetizer (delicious!) and I had the salmon oscar, which was cooked great and had great flavor. The service left alot to be desired. Our waiter would disappear for great lengths of time. Our drinks sat empty. When the bill came, he messed it up 3 times, charging couples for the wrong items or items they didn't even order. Not sure if the bad service was due to the fact it's new, or if the guy just had too many tables. I would consider going back, but not for the beer. Fun atmosphere, would want to try it for happy hour.
(3)Paul T.
OK food, I guess Expectations were too high. Mediocre beer.
(2)Alex M.
You know, I thought this place was pretty good. I had the bleu peppercorn burger, which was darn tasty. Cooked aaaalmost the way I liked.. compared to most places, it was as spot-on as it gets. Had the Bennie beer which was pretty okay.. nothing super special, but not bad. Service was great! I'll be back.
(4)Todd B.
We sat at the bar. Bar staff were great, attentive and fast. Even though the place was packed, our appetizer came to us in 5 minutes. The Asian glazed shrimp pack a little punch. We ordered them to avoid the heat of the buffalo option. It was a sweet heat that tasted good. Shortly after that was cleared, here came the food. The cheddar bacon burger had unmelted cheese on it, kind of a turn off. The burger had good flavor. The skinny fries were a bit disappointing and flavorless. The coleslaw with the ribs was a great flavor profile. The sauce on the ribs was good. They weren't as tender as some places but ok. I had the Bennie for the first time. Very flavorful beer. I liked it so much I had to have another. You definitely have to get there earlier or much later than the regular dinner crowd to find a seat. Luckily the outer side of the bar was wide open for us. Definitely going to be a repeat customer here.
(4)Emily E.
Went here for a business lunch on a Friday afternoon. Overall, my food was good but the experience left a little to be desired. As this is a new restaurant they might still be working out a few bugs. The biggest issue I had with the restaurant was getting to it. The entrance is not clearly marked. As it is located just west of the I-75 entrance ramp several members of our party accidentally got on the freeway thinking the on-ramp had a cut in to the restaurant. Everyone else had to loop around at least once on 16 mile to find the cut in. Even once on the correct drive it is not obvious how to get to the dedicated parking. The place was jammed at noon on Friday, which is a good sign. We waited about 15 minutes for a table, but didn't mind because we had not made reservations. The table was comfortable for our larger group and the service was very good. Our waitress did an excellent job. As for the food, it was good but nothing spectacular. Several members of the group got salads and were underwhelmed. I had the mussels appetizer which was tasty but had a few too many unopened shells for my liking. All in all, I would go back but will give the restaurant a month or so to calm down and work out the kinks.
(3)Andrew W.
very impressed. great food, service, and even better prices. the brewed beer was also exceptional, hope they can maintain the quality i experienced.
(4)Dean C.
This place is some sort of joke I think. It as if someone decided to decorate an Applebees to achieve an atmosphere that was cool in 1995. And the idea that it is a brewery!!!! Does anybody really care if it really was a brewery ? I mean why I want my black and tan made with your crappy versions of Guinness & Bass is beyond me. I see someone pointed our that they don't actually brew beer on location and that the beer is trucked in and stored in the casks you see. I'm pretty confident the food is cooked at CrappleBee's and trucked in too. I'l go 2 stars because our waitress was nice and tried pretty hard even though it took the bar 15 minutes to pour a 14 ounce "Pint". Truck must have been late.
(2)Jenn B.
High, high marks for customer service. Had lunch today with a friend, and unfortunately had a hair in my salad. They went over the too to make up for the service daux pas, the manager came over gave me beer (to go) and the waitress bought us an ice cream cookie for dessert. The rest of the meal was great, cheddar ale soup, bacon avocado and tomato grilled cheese.
(5)Alex K.
Great location. Great atmosphere. And I will stop there. Walking in, this place seems awesome! One of those places you can go in jeans and a t-shirt or dressed up. I went with a friend for dinner on a Thursday night. This place is really busy. They do allow call ahead seating, but to be honest it becomes pointless when tons of people call ahead. There were way too many hostesses and they all seemed to be getting confused. We were seated and promptly greeted by our waiter. We had barely gotten into the booth and he was at the table, kinda annoying. We ordered two "skinny" drinks and they took about 20 minutes to arrive at the table. The waiter didn't even seem concerned. It was like he was used to the drink orders taking forever. We noticed other tables eating bread and butter that was brought out to them, but we were never offered bread. We ordered our meals before our drinks even showed up at the table. We ordered: Chopped chicken salad and a tomato basil flatbread. The food did come out quickly, which was nice, considering the drinks too a very long time. The salad was super soggy and I am pretty sure there was 1.2 oz. of chicken in the entire salad. Never again will I get that. The flatbread again... was soggy. That seems to be a theme here. It wasn't crunchy at all. Neither of us finished our dinners, actually barely touched them. The server asked if we wanted our food boxed, and of course we declined. There wasn't any way that I would eat even soggier food again. He didn't offer dessert and when he brought the bill, we asked him if it was possible to split it, and he said no. Which is obviously not true, he was just lazy. I probably won't ever go back on my own, but will go kicking and screaming if a friend is desperate to go. One last thing: THE MUSIC IS SO LOUD. If you don't plan on using your voice for the next few days from screaming, then this is your place.
(1)Matt R.
Korean Tacos are a must-have. Slightly spicy beef with cucumbers and onion on a delicious tortilla. Linguini with asparagus, sun-dried tomatoes was also excellent. Beers are pretty good, though some are brewed "conservatively", ie, the IPA is not very hoppy (which I didn't mind) and the Lager is too light (almost water). I liked the Bock and also their blends or "Two-Pulls". Our group of 8 when on a Friday and service was pretty slow (seating, drinks, food), though we didn't mind since it was good company and we didn't have anywhere to go.
(4)Jamil T.
Third time's the charm. Upon my first visit last fall, I wasn't too impressed. The beer was subpar and that's a big no-no, especially for a brewery. I had the sampler of their lineup, and to say the least I switched to soda. The food was also disappointing to the point where I barely remember what we ordered. Though it was during happy hour so I'm guessing we stuck to the happy hour menu. Pretty sure we tried the flatbread. To be fair, the second time around I was getting over a pretty bad cold. Their lack of Chicken Noodle Soup on the menu during flu season definitely stagnated their status on my list. Went with my family over Xmas break because my brother insisted. My Mom fell in love with their Reuben sandwich plate, and still orders it to this day. My Popz and I got the Chicken & Asparagus Linguini. I was curious about fennel and needed the chicken broth. Let's just say bad move on my part. Also, was expecting the pine nuts to be grinded down much like the peanuts in pad thai. Not so much. Also wasn't too in love with the texture of the noodles. A bit soggy for my taste. Third time around the service was 10x better, we had a good rapport with our waitress, and I was definitely satisfied with her suggestion of the Cajun Pasta. Nice and spicy with peppers, good texture to the noodles, overall a top menu choice.
(3)Jennie E.
I was very disappointed by this restaurant. As a gluten free diner, I am always very excited when a new restaurant with gluten free options opens or an existing one adds this component or denotation to their menu. I was particularly excited when I saw this new brewery open in my area because those are my favorite types of restaurants and ecstatic when I looked on their website and saw "ask your server about which items can be made gluten free" on every page of the menu- jackpot! Or so I thought. Forgive me for those new to gluten free dining, but while I very much appreciate the effort and cost that goes into creating gluten free options, I am also already very well aware of what I can and can't eat. So when you boast a huge selection of gluten free options, I expect it to be more than the steak and one or two other meat dishes which I would assume are naturally GF, unless you use really low-quality food vendors. My friends and I planned for a few weeks to meet up there to try out their happy hour and see what it was all about. The happy hour, by the way, only runs from 3-6, and seriously who can actually leave work before 5 for a HH, and only offers their flatbreads as a food special- yes, nit-picky but still. Moving on... So once I got there I was all excited for their GF foodie options. Only to be met with a server that kind of understood what GF was, but yet still very eager to tell me the options which were their steaks (sans onion crisps), a grilled salmon entree and a mediterranean chicken dish- if I switched out the wild rice for plain white. Of a 6 page food menu, I was stunned. That's the type of "GF" menu of a restaurant unaware of how to prepare safe GF meals, not one that has "ask us about our GF selections" on every page of the menu. If you are a vegetarian gluten free eater forget it. I even directly questioned about their salads and he said, "no, I'm sorry, last time I checked with my chef those aren't GF either". Now I just want to ask what the heck kind of lettuce are you using that you can't even make a salad- a gluten free staple at restaurants - that I wouldn't be able to have one. My companions had mixed reviews, one had come with her husband for a date night on a Saturday and really enjoyed their experience and shared pizza. This happy hour, my three friends shared the tomato basil flatbread, which they said was decent, but I noticed the cheese wasn't even fully melted which seemed odd. We all tried the wide variety of cocktail specials, of particular interest to me was their skinny cocktail selection, as I try to watch my sugar intake as well. The skinnies weren't bad, but in my opinion if you are only having one or two go for the regular kind, the non-sugar mix they create the skinnies with tastes very fake sugary and kind of wrecks the flavor combos. My last nag, promise. Our waiter, was super attentive at the beginning and very nice, helpful and friendly but when he tried to up-sell us one of their fantastic-sounding desserts, he did it all wrong in my humble opinion. He approached the table by saying "since you are a group ladies, I thought you'd enjoy my telling you about one of our signature desserts..." and then went on to detail the yummy sounding caramel cookie crisp with ice cream and all the goods on top. My fellow HHers weren't interested so he moved on. I couldn't help but call out the fact that he started the whole up-sell by basically saying, "you know you girls, you really love your sweets..." come on dude, I was a waitress for more than 5 years, read your context clues and don't start the sale with a blatant sexist comment. We all ordered "skinny" cocktails, my friends (3 petite ladies) shared one flatbread and you made it pretty darn clear that I couldn't really eat anything there... so your supposed target audience was shot in the foot bro. Anyway, as this was a first time experience, I should hope that in the future this chain gets smarter about their up-sell training, gluten free dining options (or discontinues boasting that they have so many) and matches the fun, trendy environment it so nicely decorated itself to be. P.S. On your mug club card you advertise 10% food (not entrees) so it would seem any order of food appetizer, salad, dessert, etc. Should be included. As we learned this was not the case, might want to rename that "benefit" of being a card holder. P.P.S. - valet parking in a business center, seriously? You're in Troy, Mich., try again.
(1)Sam B.
Granite City is new to the Metro Detroit area. It has a really cool layout. It's located right off of Big Beaver, but be careful because parking is a little tricky. You must turn in before passing Granite City right around Ruth Criss. They had complimentary valet parking which is a nice perk even though I did not use it. We had a little bit of a wait, but it moved quickly. Our server was excellent from the beginning and knew all about the menu. They have bread upon request so be sure to ask for it! It was not bad. We got the Idaho nachos as an appetizer and it was huge! There was no way two people could all of that with entrees! It was good but didn't blow me away. I ordered the Korean Tacos as a few suggested on yelp but it was disappointing. It wasn't as good as I thought. I got a Caesar salad that was very good. My girlfriend got the buffalo chicken wrap which was a lot spicier than most. I liked it but she thought it was too hot. It was overpowering and covered the taste of the bleu cheese. Overall, the place was okay, but nothing stood out to make me come back. I would come back if friends wanted to or if I'm in the area but I wouldn't go out of my way.
(3)Heather S.
My fiance and I went for dinner here on Tuesday. There was a 15 minute wait, so we decided to sit at the bar. Brian, one of the bartenders, was awesome! Super nice and very attentive, considering the bar was packed! The PAMA Pomegranate mojito was delicious! The GC mojito was even better!! My dinner was disappointing. I tried the Spinach Artichoke Chicken sandwich. The bread for the sandwich was super greasy and very soggy. They put way too much butter on the bread when they grilled it. The chicken had fat all around the edges. I was very disappointed that they didn't at least trim the chicken before cooking and serving it. The garlic mashed potatoes were very dry. My fiance had the Korean Tacos - he LOVED them! I did try a bite of them and they were very tasty! The prices are reasonable.
(2)Betsy A.
I met a friend for dinner on a Wednesday night and was a little nervous because the reviews on Yelp seem to be hit or miss. I got more nervous when we were seated and told our server would be over and it took a little longer than it should have for her to come over. But once she did and started taking our food and drink orders the service was fine. It was pretty noisy when we walked in but were seated in a side section of the restaurant which was more quiet, which was perfect for an evening of catching up with an old friend. Their menu is pretty extensive and has something for everyone. Prices are a little high, but not outrageous. We started with the Asian Glazed Shrimp and it was lightly fried with a little spice. Some weird salad/coleslaw type thing came with it and that was gross, so skip that. I got the Honey Rosemary Steak Salad - holy crap it was amazing, it is basically the reason I wanted to write a review for this place. It was steak (cooked nicely), bleu cheese, balsamic tomato onion relish and fancy croutons on top of spring greens. It was huge and delicious and I was full before I felt like I made a dent in it. I took the leftovers home and was a little scared to have it for lunch the next day because leftover salads can be gross. I was pleasantly surprised that it was still pretty good the next day - my only complaint was how much dressing was on it (It must have all been at the bottom of the bowl at dinner) and obviously the croutons were mush. I even ate up the tomato and onion relish and I don't really like tomatoes or onions, but toss those with balsamic dressing and some bleu cheese, I will eat that all day. My friend got the Mediterranean Chicken and it had a similar tomato onion balsamic mixture with it and she also thought it was good, though she said the chicken was a little dry. Add a bottle of wine and a trio of dessert shooters ($5 - chocolate mousse, pumpkin something and key lime) to our meal and it was pretty good. I'll have to come back to try the beer. Other reviews mention this, but I feel I should also say it, you can't enter the parking lot from Big Beaver, you need to turn down the street just west of it, like you're going to Ruth's Chris. Also the restaurant has complimentary valet, but there is plenty of general parking around.
(4)Dan W.
Food was tasty for the most part, my shrimp had a very fishy taste though. Wait was very long. Was given a plate that had food residue on it, I sent it back. A few minutes later another waiter brought out the same exact plate. The manager was so embarrassed that he came over to the table to apologize several times.
(2)Greg C.
I've been here many times for lunch and in general, I'm happy with the food and beer . A tad pricey for some dishes, and the portions for the lunch salads are quite inconsistent. Service has always been good. It's a loud restaurant though. The noise level is high and sometimes bothers me.
(4)John B.
Its a nicer version of TGIFridays / Applebee's / Chotchkie's. Beer is decent. Don't understand the hype or why anyone would wait in line to eat here. Valet parking which makes it feel more full of itself. Felt like a good value i guess.
(2)Thomas H.
I joined their mug club. I earned enough rewards for a $10 coupon. It expired after 2 weeks. Of all the rewards programs I am in (a lot), this is the only one that has a time limit on your reward earnings. They need to re-think that.
(2)Kelly M.
Stopped here for lunch. The girl at the front didn't seem to know how to use the computer and took forever to seat us. When we finally got seated, the waiters seemed confused about which tables were theirs and we had 3 waiters trying to serve us. The food was slow coming out but everything was excellent. I would go back just for the cheddar ale soup. Everyone in our party enjoyed their meal from start to finish. Great food but be prepared to wait.
(3)Jewel H.
AMAZING experience! Great food and excellent service. I recommend it to everyone!
(5)Jeremy R.
Very average everything. OK Food. OK service. OK everything else. Worth checking out. Bigger inside than it looks outside. Valet available but I didn't think it was needed given the size of the lot.
(3)Kathryn M.
Granite city rocks!! Love the food beer and atmosphere! Not to mention the tip top service ;)
(5)Cheryl C.
This is a great place to drink beer. The food is pretty good but the service for dining is not as good as for drinks. Good place to meet friends after work.
(3)Tom G.
My wife and I ate here last night for our anniversary. I've got to say, it's the LOUDEST place we've ever eaten in. It just seems to me that Granite City is a bit too trendy, with mediocre food, service and prices. The only saving grace was the beer. I had a very nice IPA that had been brewed on premise. Overall, not impressed, and probably won't be back.
(2)Frank A.
Went here for drinks for my wife's birthday with a group of friends after being highly recommended by my ultra hip bro-in-law. Atmosphere is nice, kinda reminds me of kona grill though. We ordered a round of drinks which took about 15 minutes to get, after that we didn't see our waitress for another 25 minutes, the tigers were on and it was a Saturday night so I cut her some slack. When the tab came we were charged for drinks we didn't even order and when my wife asked the waitress about it she stormed off. In the end my bro-in-laws better half had to go over the order with the waitress at the register which took another 10 minutes which infuriated the birthday girl even more. After that incident we all decided to end the birthday celebration prematurely. Bad service can quickly ruin an evening as I'm sure a lot of you are aware of. LD
(2)Jeremy W.
Above average beers and great Asian Chicken Salad. They have a stout ice cream float which will cancel out your salad nicely
(4)Michele G.
I met some GF's here on a Friday night around 9:45p. It's only been open since May so I was anxious to try it and figured after a couple months they should have worked out most of the kinks. Our table ordered: Red wine Long island ice tea Modern Watermelon Martini* Pineapple Sunrise* BBQ flatbread pizza* Chopped salad with Chicken Deep Dish Chocolate Chip cookie with ice cream- large enough to feed the 3 of us and some PROs: Big shout out to Lindsey our server! Always had a smile on her face, very attentive, very knowledgable and answered all of our many questions!!! Happy hour 9-closing- Select martinis are $5*. Beer $2. $8 flatbread pizza. Drinks creative and yummy-good alcohol content. Festive atmosphere- several large get together or "night outs" also a good mix of couples and smaller parties CONs They opened the door for me but 3 hosts were at the front and not one of them greeted me or asked me if I was looking for my party The wood floor is VERY slippery. Can't do your cute walk in heels you could end up on your A$$. The chopped salad had to be sent back- it had a very bland tasting vinaigrette that just weighed down the sald and made the bacon soggy. I actually think it was also missing the chicken and the avocado- PRO- they had no problems with me sending it back and taking it off the bill I would definitely recommend GCFB for a nice evening out with friends or just a nice date night. The food was good, large menu selection, atmosphere was vibrant and lively but not too loud you can't have a conversation at your table. Lindsey our server was awesome the manager even stopped by after I returned the salad. He was cordial and willing to "make it right" Nice job GCFB I'll be back
(4)Phil H.
We went there on a Saturday night with 2 other couples, meeting around 7:30. The place was packed! While we waited the 90 minutes for a table, they came out with a few trays of flat bread pizza for the waiting crowd. Those were pretty good, though some complained that the crust was like a saltine. Beer: Not a big beer drinker...ordered a black and tan...seemed OK, but either the bartender couldn't pour it correctly (it was all mixed by the time he got done pouring it) or their beers didn't lend themselves to be a 'black and tan' kind of beer. Service: decent, not outstanding. But they were pretty busy. Our server seemed friendly enough, but maybe didn't come around as much as we wanted towards the end of the meal (we wanted more drinks and to clear off the table). Long wait at the bar though from the bartenders. Not just because they were busy, but seemed to take their time. Food: A bit disappointing...nothing spectacular. We all shared both kinds of shrimp appetizers...both really good. Large, fresh tasting shrimp with nice kick from the buffalo sauce and the Asian sauce. I ordered the Walleye and had the French Onion and Caesar salad along with the garlic mashed. The soup was pretty good, the salad had too much dressing, but the dressing was nice and garlicky. The Walleye came with a panko crust...but overall it was bland. No seasoning it seemed on the fish or in the bread crumbs (no special/tarter sauce with the fish). The mashed potatoes were heavy and thick instead of light and fluffy. My wife had the chicken pasta with the asparagus. Flavorful, but it seemed off. The pieces of chicken were cut too small, seemed hard to find in a mountain of pasta noodles. I do recommend the fresh baked chocolate chip cookie with the ice cream. Rich and delicious. The others in our party said food was just average. Overall...not a place where I'd come back and explore the menu, since the menu didn't seem 'daring' enough.
(2)Mike N.
Two reviews averaged into one score. 35 minute wait stated for a Saturday evening, not bad. Drinks and appetizer at bar. Great service at bar by Brian. Attentive, friendly, and gave a suggestion to try the Asian Shrimp app which tasted great, just the right amount of spiciness. This part of our experience gets FIVE STARS!!! Table, service, meal for dinner get ONE STAR. Table in fireplace area where it was hot...after ten minutes the gas fireplace was turned down. Large party in the room made it crowded and as my seat was on the aisle, I was constantly bumped even after trying to move the table and my chair out of the way. Service was slow and only concern was to bring me another beer which I answered that I did not want another three times. Food brought to wrong table, then brought to us. Other party had a big chuckle turning away our dinner. Salmon Oscar overcooked to the point of burnt taste, walleye was not lightly breaded but over breaded and very crispy, also overcooked. Mash potatoes were not even warm and the cole slaw was the best part of the dish. Manager came to ask about meal (shortly after next table had complaints) and we expressed our thoughts, bad table, bad food. He apologized and meekly asked if a new salmon could be brought. We declined as we were at the point of eat something and get out of here. The waitress had three separate opportunities to remove our finished plates and did not even after offering dessert, bringing the check, and returning the check with my credit card. She walked away empty handed apparently cleaning the table must not be a part of the job description. One meal was taken off the bill to make up for things. I guess we will stay at the bar and have appetizers from now on....
(3)Harold J.
We went there for an event with a group of 15 people. The food was ok, not great but on par with places like Champps in the same price point. The servers were average and the restroom was clean. The one and only reason I gave them 1 star is the granite tile floor. BEWARE the floor is very slippery and it's a liability for them to have a floor so slippery. It was covered in a layer of food and grease from the servers entering the kitchen. Almost like walking on ice. They are totally going to get sued by someone one day it was so bad.
(1)M T.
Northern Light beer was very good, as was the food. Service was excellent, too. Very nice atmosphere.
(5)Cecilia K.
yum! great happy hour specials. nice ambience. inexpensive. big portions. 'skinny' drink options that still taste fabulous (i recommend 'hungry like a wolf').
(4)Bonnie W.
My husband couldn't have put it better...the good food only goes so far. The food was great, the atmosphere was pretty good but the service was awful. It took almost half an hour for us to get someone to come get drink/appetizer orders. There was a group of 8 of us and the bills were wrong, the orders were brought out wrong, and we had to wait just to track someone down to get drink refills. The food however was awesome but based on the service, I don't see myself ever going back.
(2)Sean M.
My initial review of Granite City is based on an early opening opportunity we had. A friends & family soft opening for the staff to get up to speed. As such we knew the service was going to be a bit slower and not everything may be perfect but, really, it was no slower than we'd like if we wanted to relax with friends for a meal vs. an establishment just wanting to flip tables. Overall we had an excellent evening. Of my wife and I I'm most excited about this pub as it's a brewery. I'm a huge gastro-pub fan and Granite City didn't disappoint in this aspect. Excellent atmosphere, very clean, comfortable bar layout and a patio too (section of bar opens to outside as well). Food was excellent and the beers were all solid representations of their styles. I had full servings of their IPA, Stout, and Bock with small tastes of their Wheat and Light Lager. The first 3 I wouldn't hesitate to order again, only having to choose based on my mood. The last two I'm not particulary fond of the styles in general but the light lager is one that I could see myself drinking on a hot summer day on the patio. My wife had a cucumber gimlet that she said was excellent as well. Menu is well varied without being overwhelming. Choices from pretzels w// cheese sauce to filet and london broil. From the appetizers to the sandwiches and entrees, everything was well executed with a nice upscale twist to it. Definitely not what most will think of when they think "brewery". We will absolutely return. I think most would be hard pressed to not find something they like here. Overall rating 4 stars. 4+ for the atmosphere, food, and service, maybe a 4- for the beer but only because I'm a giant beer snob and I have to think about their Michigan competition (Short's, Kuhnhenn, Big Rock, Dragonmead, Motor City Brewing, Atwater, etc). A well traveled Michigan beer fan may not rate them as their favorite but you owe yourself a stop here. An interesting short tour of the brewing side from the regional brewer shows them to be very passionate about the beer. They have some seasonals coming that I'm looking forward to helping me bump that beer factor and push my overall to a 5.
(4)Denis L.
Granite city opened awhile back just a few blocks from my house and I've been meaning to check it out since then, but my first opportunity was tonight. It's definitely a place I'll be coming back to. The service was great, the food was great, and the beer was the best I've ever had.
(5)Greg S.
Went with the family last night- VERY BUSY at 6pm on a Wednesday. About 15 min wait. While waiting, server came up to ask if we would like something from the bar- nice touch! Had the Two Lever which was pretty tasty! Northern Light is good also. Not an inexpensive place but you do get ample portions. I had the Prime Rib s/w (french dip) which was excellent. Wife had the shrimp tacos- yummy with a zing. Son had the Salmon dinner and liked. Great Service and manager checked in. Inside decor is great. Looks like could be a pickup joint for those 20 somethings later at night. ;-) Would have given 5 stars- but- VERY LOUD- they need to do something about sound suppression. All in all- we will be back. g
(4)Jasmine B.
This was the second time we've had dinner at Granite City and it confirmed there is nothing good about this resturant. The wait time is ridiculous, not sure why reservations are not allowed. Once seated we didn't see a waiter until 12 minutes later and his excuse was he was "dealing with a customer issue", not a good start. The food was boring, over salted and blane. We had the stuffed pork chops, too much salt and the sauce was nonexistent. The grilled chicken pasta with asparagus was so blane and boring I'm surprised they allowed it to leave the kitchen. Other than it just being the newest resturant in the area there is no other reason to go here. I give it 12 months before it closes. Oh and the beer.....average nothing worth taking home.
(1)Jim C.
This place is awesome. Great food and appetizers. We joined the mug club to get discounts on their beers, which are always amazing. They have several different mixtures of their beers that are also tasty and fun to play around with.
(5)Kristin E.
The service was really great. The atmosphere was really nice.... Every server was helping one another out and we never felt ignored. They also pass out samples of food when you are waiting for your table. the food was good, portions were big too. My only complaint was that one of the beer taps was not working. I will be coming back again.
(4)George M.
One of my all-time favorite places to eat, so this is going to be a long-ish review. Some days can be a hit or miss, service wise. I think this is the reason for some of the lower rated reviews. I've definitely had awesome meals but our waiter/waitress had ruined the experience by being absent-minded. However, they've definitely been improving in that department for the past year I've been patronizing here. Typically, I come in on days I know my favorite waitress (Tabitha) will be working. She's really great. I'd recommend you request her (she works dinner, not lunch.) Anyways, I love a lot of things about thing place. Lunch is awesome here, and it's cheap (about 10 bucks.) The Crispy Shrimp Taco Trio are fantastic. They have a spicy, Asian sauce that is perfect. French onion soup is also really awesome. Dinner is really where the place shines. Steaks are on par with the expensive steak house across the lot. Seriously, I love their new york strip steaks. Who ever makes them knows what they're doing. Caramelization of the steak is spot on, and the seasoning is perfect. They let the steak do the talking rather than hiding it behind an over excessive amount of seasoning like the chain "steak houses" do. Portions are great, as well as sides. They don't let those slip and are often just as tasty as the entree. Often I get asparagus with steak, and here it is just awesome. You get a hearty portion of 2 side dishes with the steak. I've had their filet before, and it's a little small for me but it's also really great if you're interested. I wouldn't say mind-blowing, but it's very good. Whether you want to spend a couple more bucks compared to the new york for a small piece of meat is up to you. I wouldn't, since I think the new york is a better piece of meat. Other really fantastic dishes they serve: Grilled Salmon Oscar. I've never been a fan of seafood but this dish is really, really great. Easily my second favorite dish after the new york. I've had all of their burgers except the turkey burger (can you call this a burger?). They're also really hearty and great. Big burgers, seriously. My favorite is the Bleu peppercorn. I love their onion strings, and thick, real bleu cheese. Chicken Marsala. This is a really good dish also. It's in a Marsala sauce that is great. When I first ordered this dish, it was initially way too salty. I sent it back and returned divine. Seriously, if something is way off or way too strong - it's not suppose to be. Ask for it fixed. People make mistakes, and they're more than willing to fix it for you. Things to avoid: Their version of a "Reuben". Maybe this is personal preference, but the Reuben is my favorite sandwich ever. I get upset when places try and invent their own 'version' of it and change it. It's a great, simple sandwich to begin with. Thousand island, sauerkraut, corn beef, Swiss. They add pastrami and coleslaw. NO. JUST NO. Long story short: foods awesome. Pricing wise, I think it's pretty fair for the quality. This isn't McDonalds. When you compare the prices here with other restaurants in the area, this is the cheapest place. The Melting Pot (which is across the street) can run you 50-70 dollars for only yourself. The two other steak houses right next to it are similarly priced to the Melting Pot. Comparatively, this place is cheap. Especially when you consider the quality of the food. Atmosphere is modern and cozy. During dinner it can get loud. Around 5pm is a good time to go if you're looking to avoid rush hour and loudness. You'll get better service when they're not frazzled, also. For lunch, 12pm. It gets loud at 1pm. Granite City offers a "mug club" membership. Only cost 10 dollars. If you come here often, it's worth it. You get 10% off your bill, a dollar off mugs. After almost every dinner, they email you asking how it was. They seem genuinely interested in your input. Conclusion? Give this place a chance or two if you get less than satisfactory service. It's worth it. I recommend this place to as many people that I can. When someone asks me what a good place to eat is, this is the first place I suggest.
(5)Harmonie P.
After reading the reviews on Yelp I was almost swayed away from this place. What a tragedy that would have been indeed! Was my first time, after hearing about it on Troy Patch and seeing some friends check in here, thought I would give it a try. I consider myself a "foodie" and this was one of the best meal experiences. From the Hungry Like a Wolf and Flying Monkey Drinks, to the Asian Shrimp and Spinach and Artichoke Dip appetizers to the Pecan Crusted Trout (which the finely chopped pecans were a perfect compliment to the nutty mild trout served over a bed of kale with bacon, tomatoes and onions flavors....was amazing) and the Flank Steak marinated in a southwest marinade and served with a pico sauce and a spicy green chile sauce, was a bit overcooked but that's why I ordered it medium but still was moist and had great flavors. We topped off the meal with a deep fried cookie (by far the best dessert I've ever had in my life). To pull the whole experience together we had Brandy providing great service and the manager Lee stopped in to check on us. No complaints here. I guess if you do have a complaint, let them know so they can improve the experience - don't go home, complain on Yelp and then eat there every day - we want this place to flourish. It's amazing! Rating on a scale of 1-10: 50!! A must!
(5)Niraj S.
Arrived with a party of 10. We were seated within 10 min which was impressive and a good start to the night. Things went downhill from there. All the glasses at the table felt gritty on the outside. We informed waitress,and she replaced all glasses at the table. After ordering, we sat and waited for 45 min for the food to arrive. We kept being told there was a issue with the computer, but in order to please us they brought us complimentary flat bread pizzas out while we waited for the food we ordered. I would have preferred the food we ordered. If you have time to serve me other food, how about bringing my food instead! Once we got the food, everything was ok tasting but not something I would have waited that long for. Manager came over and told us meal was on the house.he did the right thing and I appreciate the gesture, but after reading some similar reviews I don't think I would go back, as this type of service seems par for the course
(2)Wendy P.
Nice relaxing atmosphere. Food taste great and is priced accordingly. Beer is good but not over the top. They don't brew start to finish on site, bummer! Entering to park is tricky.
(4)Christopher E.
The food was amazing, flat bread pizza soo good. Get the mug club membership if you're a beer drinker, totally worth it.
(5)E R.
Food is always tasty but I have yet to get a burger cooked medium - it's always well done! Service is great.
(3)Tan F.
This place is awesome. I've only been here during happy hour where drinks are cheap and starters are half-off which is a great deal. Since their food proportions are pretty big I always go home with a food baby and pretty buzzed.
(5)Corey K.
It's definitely a chain restaurant. Nothing special and a little pricey considering the lack of creativity in the menu. My salmon was fine but nothing I'd crave or want again. It's busy because it's newer, not because the food or beer is great. The staff was friendly but not knowledgeable about their wine list.
(3)Renee Y.
I am not a fan of franchise but I make an exception when it comes to Granite. Good beer and pretty good food.. has an extensive menu so lots to choose from. Some of my fav's: flat-bread pizza for an appetizer (nice sharing size), sweet potato fries, & my favorite (the reason I keep going back) is the REUBEN SANDWICH (yummm!!)
(4)Marcus W.
Good beer, great burgers. Atmosphere is really nice.
(3)Nicholas J.
The food is to die for here. Granite city has the best burger and fries and they even make a pizza size chocolate chip cookie with ice cream And it just melts in your mouth and it also comes with ice cream with some caramel and it's so good it's so light and chewy and just so good im dying for another one.
(5)Coleen jones G.
I have been to Granite City 2 times and the service is always good. The waiters were nice and hard working. But this last time they lost our name when we checked in so our wait was long. They ran out of my favorite beer, wheat lager. How does a brewery run out of beer?? They also ran out of pizza bread and pretzel bites. I am going to believe that they were not prepared for the Christmas rush. So I am hoping they will be better prepared next year.
(4)ed n.
mothers day brunch was a hit. had a big family with me 11 adults and two kids in tow . one of employees helped bring plates back to the table. good service. friendly waitstaff. food was fantastic!!! i can't believe how great the staff was to us especially when we were suppose to go to recipes for mothers day brunch and found out the wait was over 1.5 hours. i called granite city and they were able to seat us within 10 minutes of arrival. not only did they make my day....they made mothers day the best!! thank you guys. i'm impressed because it happened the week you guys opened
(5)R B.
I finally got the chance to visit this new restaurant this week. It was nothing special. Great atmosphere, decent food, and 'ok' staff. Probably won't go back.
(2)Mark B.
New restaurants always give me the jitters but Granite started out well. I have been waited on by some exceptional servers and for me that is probably 80% of my dining experience.
(4)Kate M.
Just went to GC tonight. Had a great time and thought they did a great job especially since they just been open a week. When we arrived, they met us at the door to let us know it would be about 15-20 minutes. No problem as we headed to the bar to have a drink. Just after ordering, our pager went off. NICE. Love when it's quicker than expected. They were super patient with us as we closed our bar tab and then got seated. Our service was great. Very inventive yet not pushy. We started with the Idaho Nachos. One of their signature appetizers. They were great. Definitely something we would order again. I ended up ordering the Grilled Salmon Oscar and my boyfriend ordered the Pepper Bacon Tomato flatbread. Both were delicious and great portions. I have leftovers for tomorrow's lunch!! Overall this place is definitely worth a try. I think it's a great addition to this area and looks to be a promising new establishment.
(4)Elizabeth P.
Quite disappointed. I'm a local resident and also saw this place being built so I was eager to try 'the new brewery in town'. As many others have stated... getting in to their parking lot is a hassle. Even with call ahead seating, we waited 30 minutes for a table for 4 on a Saturday evening. Service was friendly but extremely slow to get drinks and we had to track down other servers for refills. I actually enjoyed their IPA; however I would not classify it as an IPA. It was far too smooth, not much hops to it. The spinach and artichoke appetizer was tasty, but I'm surprised to read so many compliments on their food. This was by far the most disappointing part of our meal. Three out of four of our tables entrees came out cold and tasteless. The monterrey chicken wrap was terrible to the point I had to order something else.... a pile of cold cheese mixed with some sour tasting lettuce and tasteless chicken, no thank you, and the 'fries' that came with it were cold - fries that remind me of steak and shake, the thin little stringy fries. No seasoning, limp and cold. I've eaten far better frozen fries at home. My replacement meal, the shrimp tacos were far better but that may have been because they actually had flavor to them (a lot of zing) and arrived hot. The broccoli was also cold and tasteless, and the chicken meals were nothing special. The only good review at our table was for their bacon cheddar burger. Atmosphere was loud. Decor was attractive. And ample TVs to watch the Tigers game. All in all, I don't see us returning any time soon. For this place being a chain, you would think they would have a better grip on producing quality meals so I'm not going to wait the 6 months and give it a second try.
(2)Ashley R.
My #1 favorite restaurant! Went there for the first time on my birthday and going again for my graduation! Excellent food with so many different choices and awesome customer service.
(5)Ren S.
I'm sort of annoyed at people's reviews here. A lot of people don't like the fact that they had to wait for a table (at dinnertime!) and said the flatbread was too flat? come on! i was here yesterday and our server was amazing (jen). we had the pepper bacon and tomato flat bread, a burger, french dip, asian salad, fettucini, french onion soup, beer sampler, and raspberry mojito ($5 on happy hour). i have no complaints at all besides the odd hostess who told me to look for my friend's table who had arrived a few minutes before instead of walking us to the table. i'm going here again tomorrow with a different group of friends and if it's a different experience i will write about it.
(5)Jo R.
Just got back from a meal at the Granite City Food & Brewery. The only good thing about this establishment was our server Craig who was very prompt and attentive. I received my beer in a glass that had 2 chips on the rim. There was a mix-up with our order. My husband ordered Korean tacos with "flour" tortillas and I ordered the "crispy" shrimp tacos. When we received our meals the tortillas were switched which made my "crispy" shrimp tacos soggy because they were in flour torillas. The last straw was when we ordered the key lime pie for dessert. My husband put his fork in the pie and there was a piece of rubber attached to the side of the pie. The manager came over offered her apologies and said that the rubber might have come off of a piece of machinery that makes the pie!! She then gave us a FREE piece of key lime pie. REALLY? Do you think we would want to eat a different piece of key lime pie after the explanation that it could have been a part of machinery that fell in it? I would not recommend this restaurant.
(1)Brittani C.
Meh. Would possibly return here for drinks because the ambience is cozy and sophisticated. But the food was mediocre at best. We had the Chicken and Asparagus Linguini, Adult Mac 'n' Cheese and Spinach and Artichoke dip. The spinach/artichoke dip arrived at our table lukewarm, and was cold in 3 minutes. The Linguini came to our table about 7 minutes after we ordered it, which concerned me at first, but I let it go. A few bites in, I could see why. The pasta was soggy, as if it was overcooked earlier that morning and sitting around all day in the kitchen until an order called for it. The Mac 'n' Cheese was pretty bland. Early Sunday afternoon, we were taken to our seat immediately, but our waitress Lisa didn't show up for about 7 or 8 minutes after we were seated. This was basically a foreshadow of the service to come. She was nowhere to be found after she took our order. Other waiters brought out our food (which isn't a problem in and of itself) but FOUR times we had to ask other staff to send our waitress over to our table. The manager stopped by to ask how things were, and we shared our displeasure with the service. All in all, a pretty poor experience for such a nice place.
(2)Gary B.
This is a 5 star, but with a note at the end. This is a chain brewpub, much like BJ's but with a smaller menu. The beer wort is brewed at a central location and shipped to the pub, where it is put into the tanks and O2 passed through prior to adding yeast and starting fermenting. This means no beer brewing smell and better quality control. We went Sunday morning when they had a good looking brunch laid out. I instead had the pizza, and my wife the mac and cheese. They both were very good. There is a large beer selection, including beer mixes of two types/shandy, etc. Many were good to very good. The staff was friendly and polite. The note: The bartender saw our food and sent it back before we saw it. She sent the manager to explain and offer apps while we waited for it to be done over from scratch. They did all the right things, and I place the bartender's judgement and concern for her customers higher than the issue of the kitchen staff sending out poor quality food.
(5)Phil G.
A fair choice for dinner in the the Troy area. The food was decent and the beer unremarkable, but the service was very good. The manager also came to our table and made us feel at home, hence the extra half star. The boneless chicken wings were standard fare, but the Buffalo sauce was spicier than I typically experience (which was nice for me since no be else stole a second wing.) I got the meatloaf, which was good, and the accompanying mashed potatoes were not too garlicky. The chocolate cake dessert was better than I expected, but nothing out of the ordinary. The beer seems like it is engineered to be inoffensive - not too much character but not annoyingly hopped or bitter. Overall, a decent dinner, reasonably priced. A better choice than wasting your money at Ruth's Chris, which is the sewer of a steakhouse that's next door...
(3)Maureen M.
I am torn. I don't want to say anything bad. It's a brewery. I love beer. However, I feel like this place falls into the mediocrity along with the rest of the Big Beaver/Troy area. They cater to the area who probably doesn't know any better. I am not really a fan of the beer. I love IPA's. Their IPA is disappointing. I gave it a few tries and it never got better. I haven't had a beer that has impressed me or made me want to go back for more. We've gone back only because it's close to work. The food is decent. It's pretty standard. The french onion soup was good and had nice flavor. On our last visit, I had the Asian Chicken Salad. That is probably the best meal I've had here. I really liked it. I've had the burger, and it wasn't that great. I wish the beer tasted better. Service is friendly and we've never had to wait for a table. That's always a bonus.
(3)Eryn H.
Came here with a group of friends for a mini-reunion of sorts. The place has a chill ambiance, which we liked. It was a pretty busy night, so service was very slow. It took maybe half an hour for our waiter to take our orders. We all ordered appetizers to share. The Idaho Nachos were pretty bomb. Shrimp was overpriced in my opinion ($2 per one shrimp), but taste was not bad. I ordered the Bison Burger with cole slaw. A little too greasy for me, but it was still really good. The cole slaw has a more peppery taste than I'm used to, but still no complaints there. Afterwards, we had drinks at the bar. The guys ordered beer, and I had the Flying Monkey. All in all, a pretty decent evening.
(3)Gary B.
This is a 5 star, but with a note at the end. This is a chain brewpub, much like BJ's but with a smaller menu. The beer wort is brewed at a central location and shipped to the pub, where it is put into the tanks and O2 passed through prior to adding yeast and starting fermenting. This means no beer brewing smell and better quality control. We went Sunday morning when they had a good looking brunch laid out. I instead had the pizza, and my wife the mac and cheese. They both were very good. There is a large beer selection, including beer mixes of two types/shandy, etc. Many were good to very good. The staff was friendly and polite. The note: The bartender saw our food and sent it back before we saw it. She sent the manager to explain and offer apps while we waited for it to be done over from scratch. They did all the right things, and I place the bartender's judgement and concern for her customers higher than the issue of the kitchen staff sending out poor quality food.
(5)Phil G.
A fair choice for dinner in the the Troy area. The food was decent and the beer unremarkable, but the service was very good. The manager also came to our table and made us feel at home, hence the extra half star. The boneless chicken wings were standard fare, but the Buffalo sauce was spicier than I typically experience (which was nice for me since no be else stole a second wing.) I got the meatloaf, which was good, and the accompanying mashed potatoes were not too garlicky. The chocolate cake dessert was better than I expected, but nothing out of the ordinary. The beer seems like it is engineered to be inoffensive - not too much character but not annoyingly hopped or bitter. Overall, a decent dinner, reasonably priced. A better choice than wasting your money at Ruth's Chris, which is the sewer of a steakhouse that's next door...
(3)Maureen M.
I am torn. I don't want to say anything bad. It's a brewery. I love beer. However, I feel like this place falls into the mediocrity along with the rest of the Big Beaver/Troy area. They cater to the area who probably doesn't know any better. I am not really a fan of the beer. I love IPA's. Their IPA is disappointing. I gave it a few tries and it never got better. I haven't had a beer that has impressed me or made me want to go back for more. We've gone back only because it's close to work. The food is decent. It's pretty standard. The french onion soup was good and had nice flavor. On our last visit, I had the Asian Chicken Salad. That is probably the best meal I've had here. I really liked it. I've had the burger, and it wasn't that great. I wish the beer tasted better. Service is friendly and we've never had to wait for a table. That's always a bonus.
(3)Eryn H.
Came here with a group of friends for a mini-reunion of sorts. The place has a chill ambiance, which we liked. It was a pretty busy night, so service was very slow. It took maybe half an hour for our waiter to take our orders. We all ordered appetizers to share. The Idaho Nachos were pretty bomb. Shrimp was overpriced in my opinion ($2 per one shrimp), but taste was not bad. I ordered the Bison Burger with cole slaw. A little too greasy for me, but it was still really good. The cole slaw has a more peppery taste than I'm used to, but still no complaints there. Afterwards, we had drinks at the bar. The guys ordered beer, and I had the Flying Monkey. All in all, a pretty decent evening.
(3)Mei F.
I do honestly like this place.. I love the interior, ambiance, and staff is always great. However, aside from occasional drink specials I tend to have difficulty in finding food that would be comfortably priced (and my limits are rather broad). With that said, the quantities of food are typically not cost-effective. You're best off with their tasty salads. Overall, still recommended
(4)Cibi A.
Ended up at this spot with a friend, large, open interior. Had a solid burger, a 4th of July special called the Idaho, good blend of cheeses and a well cooked burger but nothing to write home about. Didn't try any of the brews, maybe those are better?
(3)LO K.
Stopped in while I was in the area to see how this location fares against the one in Indianapolis. The prime rib sandwich was even better than I remember, plus the ambiance and atmosphere was much friendlier. Service was great and I like the open feel of the bar. Great for people watching! I'll definitely return.
(4)Kelly O.
Eh... I guess there's a reason it took me so long to go to this place. I had never heard good things about it but so desperately wanted to believe that it had potential. It's really in a great, busy location. It's too bad that they're just not hacking it. We came in on a weekday evening. They have a short wait. Seated another couple that came in after us, before us. Then we are set in this awkward room on the outside of the main dining room. It seemed like an extension of the main dining room; kind of like a temporarily enclosed outdoor patio space. This, unfortunately, must've been the reason that the room was freezing. We are talking middle of Michigan winter, windy, and subzero temperatures outside with big drafts from the outside chilling the room. We both sat there in our winter parkas and tried to enjoy our dinner. Our server was a very nice young man. He was very friendly and did a pretty good job. However, the food was less than average. It was kind of like TGI Friday's on a bad day, if you know what I mean. Like, the french fries weren't good. At least, you know, do french fries well. We both confirmed before even leaving that we would never go back to this place. I didn't get sick from the food. The staff wasn't rude. It wasn't super filthy. That's why it received two stars instead of one.
(2)Jes N.
First time at Granite City today had fantastic service from our server Jordan, with the help from his manager they hooked me up with my first growler and a special treat!! Thanks guys! Service, atmosphere and company make for a fun lunch, I recommend the fish tacos and sangria ;) High five to Jordan!
(5)Al R.
Service slow and unorganized. Food good overall. Most of our party has ribeye steaks and they were tender and prepared properly. Dessert Apple Crumble was descent, a bit sweet but tasty.
(3)Karen W.
My first time at Granite City and I was less than impressed. The good news is I found $5 on the floor and kept it! The bad news is the $6 spinach dip my friend and shared was not good at all. Our server was friendly but a little too friendly...what's up with sitting down in the booth with me mister? No one invited you! My fish tacos were just alright, nothing special. Could have gotten better ones at Bonefish across the street. They appear to have a good happy hour crowd so maybe the drinks are better than the food.
(3)M W.
Granite City isn't really anything to make you go, "wow," but it will suffice for lunch, dinner, or a casual night out. They were on time with our reservation, however, we went on a Wednesday night and they didn't appear to be too busy upon arrival. Regardless, we were seated promptly, which was appreciated. The girl at the greeter stand wasn't the friendliest, but our interaction with her was so brief that I really didn't care. Our server was friendly and efficient, as well as other staff who seated us and cleared tables. I've been here a few times before, and each time, the food has been satisfactory...not great, but not bad either. They have a decent variety on their menu and the quality has always been ok. Portions and pricing are pretty much what you would expect at this kind of restaurant. My only complaints are the noise level and the spacing between tables. Our table was so close to the table next to us, it took away from the dining experience a little bit. When I go out to eat, I want to be with the people I'm dining with, not the random people squished next to us. Finally, the noise...it is extremely loud in there. The décor is nice, but they don't seem to have done anything to absorb any noise in there. It's very hard to have a conversation with the people at your table. The location is convenient for me, and there's really been nothing extremely negative for me to complain too much about. There are better choices in the area, but I wouldn't rule out returning here in the future.
(3)Marisa D.
I have been here several times. Idaho notes and very good and filling. Beer is decent. There always seems to be a wait, especially if you go on a weekend. They also have good cocktails. Good variety of food. I would recommend giving it a try.
(4)Mitch B.
My wife and I went here on a Saturday night for a double date with some friends and we will not be going back. Our server seemed like he would rather be doing something else than waiting on us-he was not attentive and never smiled once. We went about 20 minutes without getting our drinks refilled and we even had to ask another server to get us some refills. When he finally came to the table with our refills he said that he had to brew some new iced tea. A better way to handle that would have been to give us a heads up before we waited 20 minutes wondering what he was doing. My wife and I both ordered the bison burger, I ordered mine with sweet potato tots, and she ordered hers with waffle fries. There was no indication by the waiter about the sides being extra, which was not welcomed surprise when we got our bill. He even ran down the options for sides when we ordered, which would have been a great time to tell us that each side is about $2 extra. The sweet potato tots were gross-they put salt on them and served them with some weird cheese sauce and they were over-cooked. My wife's waffle fries were not good either. However, our bison burgers very juicy, delicious, and cooked perfectly, but the food is over-priced considering how small the bison burgers were. They come on a pretzel bun, which is very tasty. All together, the meal cost us $45 with tip for two (we did not order any alcohol), which is a lot considering how crappy the service was, the lack of communication, I was not even full due to the small portions, and the terrible side dishes. Next time we will use our $45 to get a better dining experience at one of the other thousands of places to eat in Metro-Detroit, like Carraba's, Bonefish Grill, or Benihana. We will get a much better value at one of those places.
(1)Rob R.
Having driven by this place countless times, curiosity got the best of me. The food is AT BEST mediocre... The service painfully slow. Drive on by ...
(1)Li S.
They offer a nice variety of intimate seating and the typical brewery casual seating. Very aesthetically pleasing overall. It's generally very noisy- especially during the peak dinner hours until things start to wind down near close. If it weren't so loud, it would be the perfect place to catch up with old friends. The food is alright- nothing special, nothing to write home about. The beers were better than the food. I personally enjoyed the sampler flights- great if you've never visited before and want to get a little taste of everything. The staff was very friendly, though not the most attentive. There were too many times where I had to hunt my server down just to get a glass of water.
(3)Steven L.
Why was there a line for this place, the food is nothing more than frozen bland food. The two stars are for the drinks, which is the only reason to come here. Terribly. We had the Red Barron frozen pizza and the chicken wings. What a waste of calories.
(2)Joseph K.
A solid choice in a very crowded sea of competition. The atmosphere is very pleasant, although it is a little loud as other reviewers have pointed out. The staff is very welcoming and prompt. Even at their busiest you won't be waiting long for your meal or your drinks. I've been here on two occasions and had the fish tacos both times. The fish tacos are wonderfully fresh and light. I was very pleased that a substitution for the side was no problem and equally delighted with the steamed broccoli that was given to me. I'm not much of a beer drinker, but the selection here is wide and should appeal to fans of microbrewed beer. Will definitely be back in the future!
(4)Justin R.
I brought my family (a party of 8) here for my birthday dinner tonight. It was packed! Service was a little less than stellar even considering the crowd, but the Manager Jim went above and beyond what was necessary to fix it. The entire table enjoyed their food, especially the sweet potato tater tots that came with the pecan encrusted lab chops. The meatloaf I sampled off someone else's plate was some of the best I've ever had. One of my favorite spots in Troy.
(4)Ben D.
Went here for the first time yesterday. I have seen this place for a few years and thought it always looked like a cool place to go. Since I am not a beer drinker I cannot comment on that, but I thought the overall atmosphere was great. The lighting was a little dark so it was hard to read the menus and it was completely packed after 6 pm on a Saturday but what place isn't? We started off with the pretzel with cheese sauce. It turns out that the cheese sauce for that is also the Northern Beer Cheese Soup. Those both were pretty good. I got the pork chops and thought they were done too much and lacked true flavor. They came with sweet potato tots that were ok but didn't come with any sauce to dip them in. I would like to have seen the pork chops have a special sauce as well. Overall, this place got a C in my book. I can think of plenty of other places in Troy to go and get a better meal.
(3)Christopher Y.
Really nice place, I've only had wings and bison burger and it's really good! The atomic wings are amazing very spicy which I love, the bison burger is just very good texture of meat n it's always cooked the way I want it medium! Drinks are good here long list of beers!
(5)Saeed D.
They have good beer collection. Good food and nice staff. What else do you need to have a good night? It's a little loud but loud enough to feel alive ;)
(4)Amanda A.
I feel so-so about this place. I like it, but don't love it. Typical comfort foods, but nothing I couldn't make myself. I like the grilled cheese and avocado sandwich. I usually just order here for lunch since I work close by. The beers are not brewed here, and some are good. But I was disappointed when I thought they might be. However the service is always great and the staff is friendly.
(3)Jalissa T.
The food was really good , but the service sucked . My server wasn't educated in the menu or cocktails , but overall I liked it and would go again !
(3)Nadia M.
One of our favorite places to go. Something for everyone, a great menu variety without being too overwhelming. Service, drinks and food is always on point. The perfect margarita is great. We usually get the fish or shrimp tacos, oscar salmon plate makes my mouth water, and whenever someone gets the steak there is never a complaint. Sometimes we go just for the giant cookie for dessert.
(5)Ray B.
Met a friend for lunch- solid lunch menu, good service and the food was good. The place is rather loud, albeit the group of six near us had one individual that was very, very loud. Slightly pricey but being a club member helped off set that.
(4)Brittiany R.
Food was so-so and service was friendly but seemingly out of it. I ordered an appetizer and with a large party, the waitress chose to ask us who ordered which appetizers instead of writing down which appetizers go to which patrons. They did the same to dinners which came out at WAYYYY different times making eating kind of difficult. I wasn't sure if I should eat my food before it got cold or wait for the birthday girl. Spicy shrimp appetizer was overpriced for the few bits of shrimp you received. I'm guessing it was frozen and re-heated then tossed in a spicy sauce. Not worth the $10 or so dollars. I ordered the bruchetta salad which was alright. The chicken was cold which always bothers me. Chicken in salads should be warm. The drink menu looked spectacular and I would highly recommend this place for laid back drinks and apps or even a casual dinner but I won't return with a large party. The staff just simply did not know how to manage the table despite us having probably 3 different waiters during our dinner.
(3)Matt W.
I met a friend for dinner here while working in the area, and I was very happy she suggested meeting up there. I tried a few of the beers before settling on their stout, which had a really nice chocolate-y flavor, but ended up waiting almost an hour for my friend to arrive due to the insane construction on Big Beaver. While I waited, the staff were friendly, checked in occasionally, but didn't pressure me to order or get more to drink. I finally ended up springing for the irish nachos appetizer before happy hour ended, and it wasn't insanely great, but it wasn't bad either. Once my friend arrived, our server got her drink order and made sure she had a chance to look at the menu before stopping back to get our orders, and I decided to give the meatloaf a shot. Portions were huge (I took about half back to the hotel) and the meatloaf was really flavorful - I thought the gigantic pile of fried onions might have been overkill, but it actually worked well with the garlicky bread and rich BBQ sauce over the meat. It's a chain, but for what it's worth I think these guys were a pretty good chain - I'd probably stop in at another one if I was looking for an upscale dinner option.
(4)Terry K.
Have you ever taken your date somewhere nice and since you're paying for dinner, a slight sense of entitlement arises and you inadvertently say something that sets off an irreversible, catastrophic fit of rage from said person? Well I sure have and it happened at Granite City in Troy. First things first, the beers work. I had the Northern Lager and Bennie Bock. Inhibitions were lost and spirits arose from within. I'm sure I said something outlandishly dicktastic as I was soon entrenched in verbal warfare. The type of battle where you know you're off base but must hold your ground to maintain a semblance of self respect while sticking to a mildly apologetic explanation that what you said wasn't wrong, just misinterpreted. While the war of the roses was in mid progress, we literally were fighting while eating glazed spicy shrimp. My argument was only slightly halted from munching on these bad lad's and I will order them again. Good good stuff. I lifted weights that day so I felt no remorse ordering the pulled pork barbeque burger on a pretzel bun. The taste was only mildly derailed by this horrific night out. Great burger. She ordered a steak and then refused to eat it, a brilliant show of strength I might add. Still, this didn't prevent me from from going in on my dinner. I was like Walter in Big Lebowski, "I'm finishing my coffee". We've since kissed, made up and will be back soon. Price wise, it's more expensive than Applebee's and Chili's but you get what you pay for. House made craft beers, an upscale brewery menu and a million dollar build out doesn't come cheap my friends. Neither do apologies apparently as I was in hot water for the rest of the night...
(4)Mike P.
I went there for the Asian Chicken Salad, and was very satisfied. The bartender was great at making suggestions, and they allow you to customize any of the salads on the menu (i.e. add more veggies if preferred). Definitely will be going back in the near future. Their Duke beer is also great if you're into IPAs.
(5)Danny F.
This place looks big time expensive but it's not. On top of that, the value is just great. I'm so tired of paying $10-$15 for lettuce or a la carte lunches. This place has awesome lunch deals that come with multiple sides. The staff are trained well. Don't skip this place.
(5)Joseph L.
Great Atmosphere, great beer, and good food. Would have received 5 stars, but very difficult to get into parking lot. Great frontage on Big Beaver, but you must go into a complex prior to brewery, or you get stuck getting on I75
(4)Sharon M.
Not my favorite. Very good for drinks, but the food is not that great. In winter is freezing!
(3)Sonia J.
The restaurant aesthetics are really nice. They are known for their brewery. I tried the cookie beer, it was dark and slightly sweet. For food, I had the simply grilled salmon, which was light and tasty. I would definitely recommend it for those looking for a healthy option. The bar is open till 1 am which is great since most places in Troy close at midnight. They had $5 martinis, $5 margaritas and other $5 specials from 9 to closing. It's a great place for a first date or hanging out with friends. The menu is slightly expensive, but overall fun place to eat!
(4)Bob B.
Friday night, we made a reservation through open table and were seated promptly when we arrived. We were a party of four seated across from a group of about 20 people. Other than the party being extremely loud our waitress was attentive and delivered drinks and appetizers in a timely fashion. Everything went great until shortly before our entrees arrived. The waitress asked if we need drink refills, we did so she said she would be back with them. Our entrees arrived and seeing that I ordered a burger I needed condiments since none were on the table. However the person that dropped off our food did just that dropped and ran. Waiting for the waitress to come back was futile as when she came close she was too busy running individual checks for the party of 20, and then she delivered them more shots, and then ran more checks. I finally started to eat my now cold burger without condiments and my companions still needed drink refills. I was finally able to flag our waitress down, as she didn't come on her own, and I asked for the refills and the condiments which then delivered as the party was breaking up. The waitress was apologetic but the damage was done and the meal was ruined, the burger was much better with condiments but it was offset by being cold by that point. A manager came by and asked how things were and we explained the issues, all she did was apologize as as well. Must be normal as she was not surprised by the poor service. This was the first time back to this place in over a year due to previous bad service. It appears that that things have not changed and we will not be back nor will we recommend this place to others.
(1)Richie J.
Great food,had the prime rib sandwich w Au Jous and fries,house salad was great, also good soup..wo u ld like tk return for dinner sometime
(5)Blue O.
Just OK. The decor is 4-star, the noise level high, and the food - for the price - is 2-star quality. The food is really un-remarkable, just so-so. It is not clear why the place is so busy other than perhaps there are not many micro-breweries close by. The wait staff is either over-loaded or in-attentive. And unpredictable. The first time we visited they were very pleasant but the next time they appeared to be uncomfortable in their role. We don't like to be hounded but too often have had to search out the waiters.
(3)Maria A.
Be prepared to be confused. First, the parking situation is a bit strange. Most parking spots are reserved or valet. You don't know it's complimentary valet until you squint your eyes at the sign. When you walk in on a busy night, there is a hostess at the doors with an iPad and pagers. If she is on the phone, make sure you wait because at the hostess stand they will send you back to the hostess at the door. Also, while waiting with a pager do not try to sit outside or in the small section of the lobby, the pagers do not work there. We were sitting in the smaller area and the pager never went off. We asked the ladies at the hostess stand and they told us that they did page the pager (don't bother asking yourself why the hostesses didn't try to find us or call our name). The couple across from us just got up and left because they were never called. Overall, Granite City has your typically corporate food and decor. Somehow we spent $80 on the shrimp tacos, fish tacos, idaho nachos (which were just ok), mediterranean chicken, two pops, and two beers.
(3)NaTasha R.
Dinner entrees were very mundane a party of 7 & all had the same opinion that We would return to seat at the bar & have an appetizer & drink.. The appetizers were definitely better then the main course. Great service & timely reservations but ambience was better than the actual food unfortunately...
(2)J F.
It pains me to give this restaurant two stars but after 3 negative experiences I feel I must. First let me say that I've had great experiences here in addition to the bad ones. I have sung this restaurants praises to all who would listen, recommending it to friends and family. They do have some excellent food - their chicken soup is like home made, they have an excellent chicken salad sandwich and some great salads. Unfortunately, I have found pieces of plastic/rubber (one blue and one black) in my Asian chicken salad TWICE!!!! Both times were after I carried out lunch. This is unacceptable and shows a questionable level of quality control in their kitchen. I let the first time slide but now that it happened again, I feel the need to write this review. The third bad experience I had was again carrying out lunch. I was told "10-15 minutes" was the wait time for my order of a half of a chicken salad sandwich and a cup of soup. I walked in at the 15 minute mark and was greeted rudely by the young women at the counter. This was a first. Their customer service prior to this experience was excellent. I paid for my order and then I waited an additional half hour for my food with not so much as peep out of anyone to either apologize for the additional wait time or to at least acknowledge that I waited a total of 45 minutes for this simple lunch order. I can no longer recommend this restaurant due to the foreign objects found in two salads. I also believe their level of customer service is decreasing. What a shame.
(2)Jennifer G.
The best double IPA! Smooth, hoppy without being too acidic
(4)Kate G.
Loud, poor service, and the drinks cost waaaaaay too much (see below why). First off we walked in and told this hostess we were meeting friends. She didn't seem to care and told us we could look around for them but that they didn't know where they sat them. After finally finding our friends, we tried to order our food and the waitress would only take our drink order. It was suuuuuper LOUD in there so you had to yell to be heard. Once we finally got some food the nachos were super salty. Hey I like salt. But this was too much. Also they weren't nachos. If you read the description they're actually waffle fries. ??? The beer was ok not great, I had the local amber and it wasn't very flavorful. .. seemed like they just watered down a dark and called it amber. Dinner was good, so that's earning the extra star. But the service was very sub-par and the atmosphere was way to loud and the drinks were WAY over priced for what they were... Save your money for a real american grill. Not worth the headache.
(2)Alexis G.
My boyfriend and I went out for our anniversary dinner, and I'm beyond glad that he brought me here! The wait was around 45 minutes, which isn't terrible for a Thursday night at 7 pm. The first host that I spoke to (there were multiple) was pretty cool and helpful. We were first seated at one of the bench-style booths with a table less than a foot away from us, which kind of sucked because it was directly under the AC unit and I had forgotten to bring a sweater, plus the parties on both sides of us were basically yelling. So I asked the host if we could move over to an open private booth (since it was the same servers section anyways). He was kind of a little shit about it and rolled his eyes at me, but we moved. Our sever Alisha (sp?) was fantastic. We could tell that she was super busy, but our order was taken almost right away, our drinks were never more than halfway empty, and she somehow managed to keep a smile on her face despite the rushing around. Managers, promote this girl. Our food was great. French onion soup, 4/5 (could use more cheese, but still fantastic). Artichoke dip, 4.5/5. Whatever $20 garlic butter steak I ordered, literally the best steak I've ever had. Full of flavor, amazingly tender, dripping in garlic butter and cooked PERFECTLY. You should go here.
(5)Ashley T.
Nice place they actually pair up the brews to your food..... Good dessert option and menu options...... Downside you have to it for your bread... When most restaurants just bring it to you anyways since your bill is going to be so much anyways
(4)Alex F.
I am a glass half full type of person, so starting off with the positives for Granite City: 1) Great service- attentive, knowledgeable and efficient 2) spinach and artichoke dip is great, good balance between the cheeses and no flavor overpowers the other, including the artichoke Sadly, its the meal that lead me to two stars, even though I chose a meal with an adjacent "G" for "granite city chefs choice"; the meatloaf. It was small, dry and flavorless. It really doesn't have the bold and robust meatloaf taste, and even if it was attempted to be a gourmet meatloaf it didn't get close to that, as flavor would be an essential first step to fall under that classification. The garlic mashed potatoes had good flavor, but were warm at best. The lady next to me had fish tacos, and that is what I will try if I come back, as they looked fantastic.
(2)Saipooja S.
It is a Saturday night and my boyfriend and I are looking for a new place to pass the time in. Bars are always fun, right? I guess the name confused me a bit: a brewery name but a family restaurant feel. I should have at least asked to sit at the bar, but once we were sat down in a little table next to many others, we nodded in agreement that we would make the best of our traditional date. The place was crowded with a 21st birthday party and many other groups of friends and families celebrating their own accomplishments. We knew then that our food would take a little bit so drinks were in order. I ordered a beer that I had received pretty quickly. My boyfriend took a little longer than me and ordered a Kentucky Sunrise. After 20 minutes, I'm noticing the jealousy in the boyfriend's eyes because I'm almost done with my beer and he has yet to seen his drink. Now, I'm not sure if the waitress saw our eyes roaming around for her or the steam coming out of my boyfriend's head but she could tell that we were not happy. But, this waitress (even with the million tables she was on) was aware of all the people she was serving and tried to help us out. We finally received boyfriend's Kentucky sunrise and our food (Cajun Pasta and a mango salmon on their special menu) and found no room to complain. The salmon was cooked to the most perfect pink and the pasta was well worth the wait. We weren't even waiting for the food, just that one drink! Not only did they blow us away with the food, the owner personally gave us a free platter of sample beers and scratched the two drink we originally ordered. Not to mention a dessert as well, all for our wait. I would like to return with my family, but on a day they are not as busy. Maybe then I will be able to give them that last star!
(4)Kelly S.
Great good! Only reason why I gave 4 is because of the massive serving size. Waiter, Jeremy, was so nice and very attentive without being pushy. Overall great experience.
(4)Tom D.
At first I thought this would get more then three stars, but as lunch progressed the service did not. I was delighted when asked how I wanted my burger cooked - medium rare - how else? My delight ended when my hamburger was served exactly how I wanted it - with just ketchup, but sadly it was well done - YUCK. When you are on a work lunch with colleagues - you don't have time to waste and send it back - you eat it and like it or in this case - eat it and yelp about it. Not only wasn't I happy with the simple cookings of a burger - it was small and tasteless! In addition - everything was an up charge except the dreaded carb filled potatoes. I wanted a side salad, but the prices were already high enough with out added up charges for a small side salad - so I went with the waffle fries. I never said I didn't LOVE potatoes of any kind - I was just trying to watch what I ate. However, being a lover of waffle fries means I've had my fare share of them and these were well below my standard - is there a standard for fries? The diet coke was about all that was up to my standards - of course it's hard to mess that up - it's just a shame I had to ask for refills. Overall the place was clean and there seemed to be plenty of parking, but it was noisy, slow service and then the inability to cook a burger correctly brought the rating to three stars - a weak three at that. It wasn't so bad I wouldn't go back, but with all the other choices - I don't see myself returning to this three star!
(3)Blaise B.
Went here on a first date. Five stars for the date itself, but four for the restaurant :) I got the mac n cheese, which was good, but definitely not one of my favorites. All in all, not a bad place for a date, but not up to this mac n cheese snob's standards.
(4)E S.
There is nothing special about his place. Made reservations but they still made us wait a long time. The food is very bland and not fresh at all. A lot of it tastes like it was frozen like the waffle fries weren't even hot. A fruit fly landed in my beer and they were everywhere. They messed up my order and the waitress overcharged us.
(1)Brandi ..
My s/o and I decided to stop here for dinner while visiting the state. The atmosphere was very nice and welcoming. The food was wonderful and the service was nice also. I will definitely be coming back here in the future.
(4)Rachael D.
Horrible food( cold, bland), horrible service, and their beer was out due to refrigerator issue.
(1)Holly S.
You either love or hate this place, there's no in between. Luckily for me I love it! Marg flatbread, baked pretzels and cheese, and nachos here are all great starters! Come during happy time and get 1/2 off flatbreads :) The cheddar ale soup is amazing but I would most def skip the french onion soup as it was extremely salty and the cheese layer on top (the best part!!!) completely sunk down before it even got to the table :( As for dinner I usually choose from: Asian tacos, bedda chedda bacon burger, or the overlake. All of which are amazing but make sure to order the burger one level lower than what you'd normally get as they never cook it properly (ex if you like it well done order medium) the Asian tacos are sweet, spicy, and tangy! And the Overlake is just too amazing to even describe (tell em no butter on the bread because it gets super soggy and gross) Make sure to order the Caesar salad too it's amazingggggg I would recommend this place but keep in mind it's a 50/50 you'll like it
(5)A C.
Ordered the wings and they were really salty. I like the beer which is good. Had a dragonmead tripel and then a granite city Double IPA. Both good. Ordered the grilled Atlantic salmon and wanted it rare. It came out with nice char marks (which was an indication it was over cooked) but ridiculously over cooked like canned tuna dry over cooked. Took a bite and sent it back. They re-fired it and it came out the same. I spoke to the chef and he said he could try again but I'm done. So it's not the worst, they tried, my expectations are that salmon should be able to be served rare if it's fresh. Easy to do. Flip it and kiss it and slap it on a plate. I'm okay if it's still twitching. I'm pretty sure it's frozen salmon they probably run it under hot water to defrost, slap on the grill and do they're best but the hot water has already cooked it thru. It's cool the beer makes up for it. I'm sure the burgers are good. Stick to the burgers and you'll be fine or steak. The guy next to me had a nice looking steak. No idea how it tastes but it seemed okay.
(2)Irene Z.
Great food and fun atmosphere but service is kinda hit or miss. Would go back buy definitely not a favorite.
(4)Cathy O.
I am amazed at how busy this place is. We were quoted an hour for a party of two, but luckily they sat us less than 15 minutes later. The lobby was packed, though, and I heard a party of four quoted 90 minutes. Too much. Our server was BIG on the upsell, which I find really annoying when I'm out for a nice dinner. We did get an order of pretzels with a spicy cheese dip. I liked the pretzels but I am pretty sure the spicy cheese dip is their cheese soup with some peppers and tomatoes. I wasn't super impressed with the Adult Bock Mac-n-Cheese, which was really just penne with alfredo. The menu lists chicken as an optional free ingredient, and I didn't request it, but it was in there -- a bit of a surprise. My husband thought his burger was just fine. You can find discounted gift cards at Costco, $100 in gift cards for $80. We will continue to go here to use up our gift cards, but I doubt I will be craving this place.
(3)J D.
Thai restraint has pretty standard American good and a wide selection. The service is excellent and the atmosphere is great. Don't do brunch here though. Very substandard.
(3)Mark L.
Maybe I'm easy to please, but I think GC has proven time and time again that it delivers a great dining experience. Yelpers tend to be harsh on chains, but I like to believe that my Troy GC has a little personality (plus I'm a sucker for wood & stone interiors). Though pricier than your average bar, GC does not disappoint. I have been here for pretty much every conceivable social situation a twenty-something is subjected to: girlfriend dates, double dates, birthdays, dinners with friends, or just an outdoor beer with some buddies on a warm summer's day. The menu is particularly helpful in pairing beers with particular dishes, a helpful feature I have utilized many times. However, I will always have a soft spot for their Batch 1000 Double IPA. Food becomes secondary to this celestial nectar. This brew is so bitter that my girlfriend gags just smelling it, but to me, this is a shining IPA jewel of Troy. PROTIP: You've probably seen it in other reviews, so let me reiterate: the Idaho Nachos are a delicious (large) mountain of cheese, waffle fries, scallions, bacon, and sour cream. If they are not on your bill, you've made a mistake. PROTIP 2: This place is kinda hard to get to from the road. You can see it, but there's no direct driveway from Big Beaver. You have turn onto Wilshire Drive and make a left at the first turnaround into the plaza with Ruth's Chris (don't be tempted) and the PNC building. GC is past these and to the left.
(4)Ashley Z.
They are super yummy and have a great happy hour. The food comes out perfectly coursed. The juicy watermelon is my favorite drink. Always super friendly and the service is okay.
(3)B J.
Nice venue with decent beer and fairly solid food. Definitely nothing spectacular. If you really want beer, there are a couple dozen places you should try before Granite City. But I guess if you're on a date and don't want to turn it into a beer tasting fiesta, this would be a good spot. Patio is pretty nice, although Big Beaver is busy and I-75 is right there. The one thing about this place that bothers me is the hostess process/area. Seems like there is always confusion up there, as it's one of those places with like six different hosts that always seem to be bogged down...like a much less-efficient J. Alexander. It reminds me of the chain restaurants littering Hall Road. Everyone means well, but it's usually a clusterf-ck.
(3)Brandon R.
I have to say, the wife and I were pleasantly surprised when we came here for dinner with our daughter. My notes: - Ambiance awesome, also deco awesome. Lights dimmed perfectly. For once I felt comfortable despite it being 10' outside. - Our server DeAnna was hands down the best we have had in a while. Dang good. Friendly, on top of it, nice to our cranky daughter, perfect all around. She even noted congrats on our receipt for a family matter. - Beer was somewhat warm, kind of disappointed. The northern lager. Tasty otherwise. - Artichoke dip was super thick and fresh, crispy ciabatta bread. Not overly rich though, easily top 3 we've ever had. Bread overly crispy said the wife. - Meals were good. Presentation was above expectations, the plates are an odd cool shape and it was nice. Even our daughters side of fruit looked like it was plated for a movie star. Butter steak was tasty but a tad dry. Baked potato was subpar however enormous! Asparagus for both was cooked perfectly and crunchy yet very moist. My salmon was charred perfectly. Wild rice was fairly run of the mill. - We will definitely return!
(4)Ian P.
This restaurant was a bit of a fail I'm sad to report. I checked it out with a party of 5 for dinner and drinks. I have slightly higher expectations for a corporate place. The BEER: As always with a brewpub, I start with the beer. It was generally on the disappointing side. More malty than hoppy. Kind of bland. Not the quality one expects of a brewpub. The FOOD: Also a let-down. We started with the spinach and artichoke dip, which quickly started to look like the Exxon-Valdez oil spill, with a gross oil sheen on top. Rare not to finish this dish with a group of 5. None of us really enjoyed our entrees, and a lot of food was left at the conclusion. The SERVICE: Were all the waitstaff high? We had so much confusion. Wrong drinks were brought, wrong food was brought, food was forgotten. We were altogether forgotten. Beers ordered at the same time would come one at a time 5 minutes apart. Something is seriously a mess with the communication between the waiter, the kitchen, the bar, and the food runners. Management...are you reading these reviews? Anyway, there are other places you can go for beer and food in the Detroit area...I suggest you try them instead.
(2)Louise S.
New restaurant with nice bars and modern decorations. Food is ok but it's not special. I couldn't remember anything I had. The atmosphere is good for socializing, but I won't go there for food.
(3)Linda Y.
Good Happy Hour, has the best flatbread in the world! Would definitely come back here.
(4)Chad A.
My burger was great! Place was overall very nice. Would definitely return if I lived here.
(5)Lauren M.
Food is generally good. Fairly large so usually easy to get a seat. Nice bar area with lots of TVs if that's important to you.
(3)Denny K.
Our first visit was a fine dining experience. My wife had the Asian Grilled Chicken Salad and gave me a sample. We both loved it! She also had a cup of the Wild Rice and Chicken Soup, and gave me a sample again. We both agreed it was excellent. I had a cup of French Onion Soup and it was one of the best I have ever had. I also had a half a sandwich; the Outlander and it was excellent. A very unique turkey sandwich. We were there for a Tuesday lunch. The service was very good but it was quite loud. We will try a dinner at a later date.
(4)Anthony K.
I hate to give this place a bad review because of the hype people give this place. Unfortunately this restaurant looks good on the outside and that's about it. First off the restaurant has brewery tanks in every corner of the restaurant giving making it seem like the restaurant brews their own beer. Well I asked the staff and actually they don't, sorry to all the granite city "slappys" but they don't brew their own beer, they only store it in those containers you see. The food they offer is nothing special and to be quite honest tastes like frozen food they've simply heated up and served. The Idaho nachos are nothing special. Buy Walmart frozen waffle fries and cover them in cheese, there you go. My experience wasn't terrible especially for how busy it was when I was there, just not as good as people make it.
(2)Jenai H.
My father and I came here for an early Father's Day and we both really enjoyed it. I would certainly recommend this place for lunch. I will try it again for an early dinner some other time. Apps were delicious as were our drinks.
(4)Teresa K.
My husband & I had lunch here this past week. He had the peppercorn burger & beer sampler and I had the chicken bruschetta salad. We split the Idaho Nachos which were good. Husband liked his meal whereas mine was so-so. Our server was great. P.S. We asked him who Rachel was (see prior Yelp reviews...lol) and he couldn't figure out which one of the 3 Rachel's it was.
(3)Chris P.
Terrible service! I called ahead of time to ask how long the wait was and was told 15-20 minutes. When we showed up 5 mins later I was told it was a 20-30 min wait. After 15 mins I asked where we stood and was told there were 23 parties ahead of us!!! A quick calculation told me the real wait was closer to an hour and a half!! When I gave the buzzer back to the hostess on my way out, I asked why she couldn't have been honest with the expected wait time. To add insult to injury, she just laughed at me! NEVER AGAIN!
(1)Licia D.
Great beer, great food, great service. Took me forever to finally get here and now that I'm here it won't be the last time. My fave beer so far is the two pull the northern and the bennie mixed. Which is great because I enjoyed the northern by itself and the bennie by itself so them two together is just beautiful!! Ordered the Asian glazed shrimp and the simply grilled salmon. Lord!!
(5)Kelly G.
Very disappointed in the wait at this establishment. Party of 5 including a baby needing a high chair and was told 20-30 minute wait. We are now at 1hr10 minutes and still waiting. Discussed with the manager Lance and when he was walking us to our table he specifically opened up for us, the wait staff was seating someone else. Now waiting longer, sigh . . .
(1)Lyndsi W.
Horrible brewery, so chainy and nothing I would ever wanna go back to. Their food was over priced and OK but, nothing memorable and their beer was not that great. We stopped here as our last stop of a 3 brewery tour. Our goal always being 3 breweries, 3 beers and 3 apps over the period of about 6 hours. This was the not only our least fav of the day but, of the total Michigan Mitten Brew Tour I set myself on over the period of my last two years living in Michigan. It's disappointing because their brewery is a chain, the beer isn't good and the food is overpriced non memorable food. Don't waste your time here with not only all the wonderful breweries in Michigan but, the great restaurants in Troy, Mi.
(2)Kristin Z.
My husband and I have been here 2 times over the last few years since they opened. I had the bruschetta chicken salad the first time which was pretty good. This time I ordered the maple peppered bacon flatbread. I didn't like it at all. Thankfully, they took it back and didn't charge me for it. My husband ordered the chicken and asparagus linguini. He said it was ok but not worth ordering again. The beer was okay. We recommend the Black and Tan. We weren't impressed with the service speed especially because we were one of the only people there. We honestly probably won't go back.
(2)Stacey D.
It's just not good. Period. The beer isn't good. The food isn't good. The atmosphere, decor, and staff are OK. My husband declared it the worst IPA ever. The burger, meh. My steak was gummy and very flavorless. This was our second try, the first being when they first opened. It was also our last try. Save your money and go elsewhere. You'll get a better burger and a better beer.
(2)Sarah R.
Awesome food, wonderful staff, gracious management and a beautiful restaurant. Awesome lunch. Be sure to get there early for lunchtime, it can be busy!
(5)Mathias B.
Even though Granite City is a chain, for some reason I thought it was going to be great. Vegetarian options were limited to Just one or ordering without chicken for something. That meal was a margherita pizza, which was ok at best. There's a barbecue sauce on top but doesn't bring much flavor to the bland taste. The beers were not very special, lacking flavors to make them taste like something outside miller light. The dark stout was especially light and lacking robustness. Not something you typically note in that category. The only unique taste came with their mixing of beers which took a red beer and light lager and make another drink. That just goes to show that the other two flavors weren't good enough by themselves. I wouldn't recommend, for the average tastes, it still ended up costing $43 before top. Not exactly a bargain for mediocrity.
(2)Meagan W.
The interior is beautiful, but who cares? The food itself was bad, really bad. This place is super overpriced. It's also very loud in here which makes it extremely difficult to carry a conversation. I ordered a medium rare steak that had to be returned twice, it was like gnawing on leather. They do not know how to season any of their dishes, either.
(1)Zachary H.
Very good food, can get busy at times, but service is on point! Definitely worth trying out sometime!
(4)Ryosuke U.
Have some customers close by so stopped by here a few times. It has a 3 star review but I'd give it a little bit more credit than that. I typically get one of their homebrewed IPAs and a burger when i come here and have enjoyed it every time. Has a pretty decent sized bar section if you want to eat quickly as well. Overrall, good upper-end brewpub atmosphere with decent food and good service. Good to take customers, coworkers, friends, family and a date.
(4)Liz P.
Update! Went again with coworkers (I live down the street, but only go here during work hours for some reason, lol) yesterday for lunch. Our waitress was pretty busy it seemed, she had a lot of tables. I ordered a hamburger with mashed potatoes, and both were pretty good, although I asked for tomatoes + no lettuce and got lettuce + no tomatoes - she later brought me tomatoes though. This is a great place to go for birthdays because you get a FREE cookie pie (1 per table) - 3 of the 4 of us were celebrating birthdays (I am the 4th, so I guess I am the cookie pie mooch this time, haha) so they brought us one, and it's delicious. I think I've referenced their cookie pie in a previous review too, because it's THAT GOOD. I don't usually order drinks but I got a Diet Coke yesterday and it was $2.79 - a little expensive, IMO. I was needing some caffeine though so it served it's purpose. I'll be back again to Granite City, maybe during happy hour - $5 mixed drinks and $7 flatbread pizzas, though Bastone (Royal Oak) has $5-6 happy hour ginormous pizzas. I do like Granite City's though, I've had those before as well.
(4)Adam S.
Problem 1: This not a brewery. The wort is trucked in (to each Granite City location) and only fermented on site. I'm not a beer snob, but where do you draw the line? It should be a fermentation stable and eatery... or something like that. Problem 2: The beer isn't good. I had a Double IPA (Batch 1000) that was hardly hopped, and had no malt backbone. Calling this a DIPA is like calling Labatt Blue a Pilsner. The Octoberfest was passable, but uninspired. Problem 3: I think the food is trucked in from Applebe's; calling the food mediocre would be an overstatement. Poor menu choices and frozen ingredients. Also, the pretentious use of oddly shaped, and undersized plates isn't called for. Surprisingly, the prices were average... The interior is cold, and uninviting, very trendy feeling. The servers are decked out in all black attire and have zero autonomy. Everyone was nice enough, but I felt like I was being waited on by clones, or members of Delta Force. This is the only (faux)brewery that I've been to that I wouldn't want to stay and watch a game, or just hang out for a while and enjoy their beer and some conversation. This is also the only (pseudo)brewery that I've been to where I only tried two of their beers; I just couldn't bear any more. Bad drinks, uncomfortable atmosphere. I guess this fits into Troy's Big Beaver restaurant corridor very well, but it just doesn't suit me. Probably won't be coming back.
(1)Michael L.
Just ok. Food is average to mediocre. The beer selection is limited to what they produce which is not very exciting. With so many great craft beers in the world why would they only sell there average products. Beer drinkers are evolving and there tastes have expanded past 5 flavors. Get with the times. It is all about choices. Limit my choices and I will go to many of the places that don't.
(2)Ellen V.
We went here for lunch. There were so many flies big fruit flies that we were constantly swatting to get rid of them. We ordered pretzels and cheese and the pretzels were okay but the cheese sauce tasted spoiled. I caught one of the Flies in my beer. They were nice enough to bring me a new one and take it off my bill. The burgers were average for the price. Mostly bun.. It was not a pleasant experience.
(1)Kristin M.
Just got this email from the bartender who served me. I have bleeped all his swear words: "first of all if your a server F*** you. im that bartender and ive been waiting for a very long time to tell you that yes i didnt ask you if you wanted to get anything else because you sat at my bar for a f****** hour sipping on the shitty beer that we serve and than not even buying anything and i did ask if you wanted to try a beer. cheap a** getting something that is 4.00 dollars and sitting at my bar for over an hour so yes of course im going to talk to my bar regulars that will tip me. hahah oh and btw we all sat and laughed at your post on yelp after you did it. I can't wait to call their manager and owner this afternoon.
(1)Richard L.
Lackluster experience. Service was pleasant. Beers were underwhelming. Food was standard. If you are looking for beer variety this is not the place. However, their sampler cost $5 for 8 beers so some people may be attracted to Granite as a value play.
(3)Pero R.
This place is one of my favorites, I go there at least once in 2 weeks. The food is great, the place is very nice and service is always good. If they would like to improve, for start work on the beer selection as 5-6 beers for a restaurant is funny, when you put chicken in the salad its better to be warm than cold (probably they keep salads in the fridge). I would recommend the Idaho Nachos, Asian Salad, all burgers and flatbreads.
(4)Amy P.
I really like the bar area at granite city. Move only ever sat there and had a great experience. The happy hour specials are ok. The food is kinda pricy for a chain restaurant but it's actually not bad. When we have gone during happy hour the flatbreads are half off so its an ok deal. The flatbreads are pretty good and they have some nice combinations. The other times I've gone I've had the pasta which was great. All of their salads are great! They chop it nice and fine into nice bite size pieces and it comes perfectly dressed. The salads are definitely one of best things to get on there. Lastly the beer is pretty good! They have a great selection and I feel there would be something for everyone.
(4)Michelle K.
My first visit was great! I went with a group from work. I have to say they're service was great and so was the salmon oscar. The reason why I dropped two stars was because the second time did not go as well. I ordered the fish taco. The fish was seasoned and cooked to my liking! However the sauce wasn't impressive. I thought the vodka mussels were good. But they had several that didn't even open. How the heck am I supposed to eat closed mussels? I tried prying them open with my utensils. Then realized that it was pointless. As it was a messy task. Also do they not give out moist towelettes? My table also ordered a half rack of ribs. They were smothered heavily in sauce... Again a single cloth napkin isn't going to do the job. And that is why I am giving three stars. The service was good, and the food was ok. My fiancé says the beer wasn't like a craft beer. He compared it to a mass produced bottle that came from the super market.
(3)Cookie W.
Have never had a bad meal here. Love their soups and salads at lunch. Clean and staff are Happy and Friendly. The location is a bit tedious. If you don't turn when you are suppose to you run the risk of getting on I75 or you have to travel up Big Beaver and make the turn around twice for you second attempt!
(4)Jennifer K.
Five stars for the service! Emily was awesome. We sat in a high top and had two more people than originally expected. Her support staff was excellent from the runners to the bussers... Everything was great! Mac and cheese was awesome and the Bennie beer was delicious!
(5)Randy G.
I notice a long wait outside every time I pass by. I'm not sure if its that good or that its just the hype. I have only tried brunch here, so it's certainly possible that dinner is much better. Their brunch is only buffet style, no available menu. They have two long tables filled with options such as salads, fish, cheeses, eggs, bacon, sausage, French toast, breads and pastries, soups, roast beef, fruit, and probably other options I'm forgetting. Everything tasted okay and was fresh, however the cost for brunch is just higher than its worth. There were very few people here for brunch, this is probably why. You won't have any trouble getting in if you're trying their brunch option. I certainly intend to try dinner here in the future. I'm hoping its a little better for the price.
(3)Suzzette M.
Meh. Food was....food. Nothing amazing. Tried the pretzel app, pretzels were alright, "beer cheese" dipping sauce had no taste at all. Not beer...no cheese. Hubs and I both had the buffalo chicken wrap with natural cut fries (frozen of course). Hubs hit the nail on the head when he said "It's like applebee's food.". Frozen. Our meal wasn't HOT either. They bring the fries out in "stay warm cups"....I think they heat the cups to help reheat the fries. It was all very blah. Double IPA was alright, not as hoppy as a double should be. Oktoberfest was nice. Nice atmosphere. but for the price...the food quality could be better....and HOTTER.
(2)Ken B.
Excellent food and beer. Service was ok but not great hence the 4 stars. Definitely recommend tho it was pricey. $150 with tip for 4 people.
(4)Yolanda G.
My cousin and I ate dinner here last night, and what a delight. Our original plan was to get to Benihanas for a sushi dinner. Instead we spotted this place right off I-75 and decided to stop in. We came in at 6:30p.m (happy hour is over at 7p.m.). From the very beginning my cousin and I were happy. The hostess was very friendly, and filled us in on all the specials. Our server Greg, was outstanding. I am almost always the girl who never knows what to order and I always take forever to even read the menu. Not once did I feel rushed or pressured to order. Greg simply gave great suggestions and answered every question I had about the menu. We ended up ordering a flat bread and 2 entree's. I had the asian salad. It was grand! and my cousin had the spicy shrimp taco trio. He loved it. We both had a drinks on happy hour which made them 5 dollars each and we ordered the beer sampler. Then I ordered the mini desserts (delicious!!) Our bill came to 65.38. We didn't know what to expect from this place when we came since they do not have a specific genre of food. But man were we happy. It truly came from the terrific service. We couldnt have had better. Thank you Greg for making our 1st time dining there such a great experience. I will definitely be back again.
(5)Erica D.
After a frenzied day of shopping Somerset, we picked Granite City as our food stop since neither of us had tried it and it seemed casual enough for our vibe. They have a fairly large menu selection but I had a hard time finding what I wanted to eat. I have a long list of vegetables and flavors I disdain and it seemed like just about everything had something I was skeptical of. I probably ordered wrong when I chose Chicken Marsala - pasta dishes at non-Italian restaurants never get proper justice! The sauce was very good, as were the mashed potatoes, but the chicken was absolutely unseasoned and had to be soaked in the Marsala broth before each bite to really become satisfying. My friend ordered the Cajun Pasta which was average. It was more Alfredo-ey than spicy, and andouille sausage would have been a better choice than the Italian sausage that was used. Again, the food was edible and better than most brewery meals, but nothing that would keep me coming back. My favorite part was my chocolate mousse shot - they nailed the texture perfectly. Our server was slightly inattentive, but he did throw in a free Dr. Pepper when he overheard me saying I wished I ordered something with bubbles as opposed to the iced tea I asked for. The decor is nice - simple but modern and there was plenty of room. I would come back to try some of their brews and skinny style beverages if I lived locally. It seems like a nice place for a quick drink after work with a pal.
(3)Rebekah W.
We've been twice and both times the wait staff was awesome. Our first experience was pretty good all around... But the wait was 50+ mins. This time we went on a Sunday night when it wasn't as busy. What a mistake... It was amateur hour. The hostess was snotty and sat us at a dirty table, just set our napkins and menus right in food crumbs. The food was not good at all this time. I ordered the salmon with wild rice and asparagus. It was pretty clear the rice was from the day before and microwaved... It was mushy and tasteless. The asparagus was mushy and the salmon was over cooked. I recommend going on a Friday or Saturday night and ordering a burger.
(2)William S.
First, let me preface this by stating I do not drink so beer and alcohol do not interest me. This review is about the food. My son took my wife and I here for Mother's Day. Expecting the worst we were delighted. We split up most of our food, the portions were huge. My son had the Cajun Pasta, it was tasty to say the least. We also had a Flat Bread and it was wonderful, tasty and fresh. I had the Reuben Sandwich and it was the same - large, tasty, fresh and wonderful. Our service was perfect and we had absolutely zero complaints. We WILL go back and I recommend this place for food and service.
(5)Stan G.
Great place, good service. I ordered the crispy buffalo chicken wrap with cole slaw and loved it. The waiter forgot our drinks but other than that, this place has a nice atmosphere.
(4)Matthew K.
Excellent food, and great service. Was surprised to find such a gem of a brewery in such a small city, but it's truly individual and very uniquely organized. Salmon portion was a little smaller than I expected, but the flatbread appetizer made up for that.
(4)Elise P.
I'm not sure how to feel about Granite City. I think my view was tainted by a long wait, an overly hot room, previous things I've heard about their beer, and seeing way too many people swilling Bud Lights (at a freakin brewery! Come on!). And a bad date, but that's beside the point... I arrived at about 6:30 on Friday, so of course there was a wait. Overall, I waited about 35-40 minutes in their crowded lobby. They had tvs with the wait list on it, so that was somewhat helpful. Can't really be mad about the wait on a busy dinner time, though. They seemed to have call ahead seating too (which I didn't do). Once we were sat (right by a fireplace, ugh), we perused the beer list. We both got their new scotch ale, which was serviceable. Much lighter than other scotch ales I have had. The server knew literally nothing about the beer when I asked what it is like, after she suggested I get it- how does that make any sense? She literally read off the menu insert describing the beer! She mentioned she is 20 and can't drink it, but I still have a reasonable expectation that my server will be informed on the products they are selling, especially beer at a brewery. I did have a bit of a prejuidice to the beer, knowing that Granite City is a chain and they get their wort shipped in from out of state (read: basically, not all the brewing is done on site. Kind of Hamburger Helper-ing the beer). At any rate, I also have an expectation that even in a brewery that isn't exactly micro, that their own beer will be the focus. Not the case here. Macros abound. It's just sad, but that's my [beer snob] opinion I guess. The food was decent, no complaints really. Odd presentation to my bruschetta salad, but it was good and the dressing seemed homemade. The menu was almost overwhelmingly expansive, so it should be simple to find something that will appeal to anyone in your group. Price point isn't too high for the area. Seemed like they had a decent happy hour, I would probably only go back for that.
(3)Alexis S.
11-2014 yay they changed their brunch back!! Love their lemon shandy beer too!! 4-10-14 they changed their brunch to an la carte menu which isn't really brunch:( boo!! Great brunch! I don't eat here for dinner, but I love love their Sunday brunch! They have tons of food. Last time I went, I could not stop eating. My fave is the prime rib, french toast, two types of hash browns, salads, biscuits 'n gravy, and shandy beer. The decor is nice and the servers are always attentive. Uhmm watch out for their slippery napkins always trying to hang out on the floor:( I'm surprised their yelp ratings aren't better since they are always packed.
(5)Kari B.
This is one of my favorite go to places. We will often times go for drinks and appetizers, which is especially a good deal during happy hour. The spinach artichoke dip and idaho nachos are favorites, and I was a bit disappointed last time I went that the chicken caesar chalupa was no longer on the menu. Great food, drinks, and service, and one of my favorite places to go for evening drinks and apps.
(4)Crystal L.
The buffalo wings were great. Perfect. However. My only gripe was that they took forever to bring them out. The Manager bought them out. They didn't comp our drinks or anything. As for the main food. it was awful and bland. It's clear there's no top chef in the back. I was served a dry baked potato with nothing on it. I had to ask for butter! The beer was awful. This is no Kuhnhenn's. Finally we called ahead to be seated at a table. 30 minutes of waiting time and they a sit us in the bar. You don't need to put your name down for the bar!!
(2)Tara L.
I had seen this place being built many months back, and would always remark to Husband that they are building it really quickly! Never heard of this place before, but after noticing their big GRAND OPENING signage, I had to read up about it. Should have known, another franchise. While I don't mind eating a franchise establishments, I find that there are not a lot that are memorable. Large menus with an extensive list of drinks and desserts often overwhelm me because quality can suffer with a huge menu, but Husband and I decided to try it out. First off, getting into the place is a bit awkward, as you have to enter through Ruth's Chris Steakhouse to get to it. They offer valet, but there are plenty of spots for you to park yourself. We arrived around 7pm on a Saturday. There were a lot of people waiting, and it seemed like there would be a long wait, but we only had to wait 20 minutes. Not bad. During that time, we sampled some of their flatbreads (the tomato basil mozzarella flatbread, and BBQ Chicken flatbread). I thought it was a nice touch to bring them out for the waiting patrons; just a small touch of hospitality goes a long way. Since we enjoyed the BBQ Chicken flatbread ($10.95), we decided to order that for our meal. After much deliberation, we added their GC Walleye Dinner ($15.95) and a cup of their Cheese Soup ($4). The soup had a silky smooth texture and a good balance in cream and cheese, but for the price, the cup was too small. I'd order the bowl next time to share. Our Walleye dinner and flatbread arrived at the same time, and were very large portions! The Walleye was coated with bread crumbs and deep fried nicely. It looked dense, but when cut into, it was moist, flaky, and piping hot. Seasoned well, it was served with mediocre and watery cole slow and boring garlic mashed potatoes with chopped scallions. At least for the $15.95 price, the 8 oz. piece fish was fresh and cooked really well. The BBQ Chicken flatbread was tasty, and a large portion. Price was justifiable, and I liked the fact that they make the actual flabread crust in house and it's the thin without being too flimsy. the ratio of toppings to sauce was good too. The combination of provolone, cheddar, and mozzarella cheese lightly sprinkled over the top was a nice salty after tone to the chicken and red onions. Husband had a 20 oz. glass of Wag's American Wheat, and he enjoyed it. I'm allergic to most beers, so I'm taking his word for it. :) We didn't bother getting dessert because nothing looked all that special, and it was overpriced. The place is large and has indoor and outdoor seating, but it is LOUD. Our waitress was nice, but aloof. I'd say that this place is good to come with friends, and if you are craving carbs late at night. They are open until 1am on some nights, so check this place out and try their flatbreads! That's probably what I'd come back for. :)
(3)Arianne P.
A few more unique items to the menu or specials and they'd be knocking it out of the park. The trio fish tacos are yummy, love the Chop Chicken Salad, enough to share and flavor of the Italian dressing is well seasoned. I do like a little blue cheese crumble on top and waitress was good to bring it. Lunch break on work so no alcohol for me. Ambiance is cozy and warm feeling, the servers have all been great. I do love the Peppercorn Blue Cheese Burger, with bacon! I think they hit the balance of not over kill on the blue cheese so it works. Really a fan of that burger! Their waffle fries and regular fries are seasoned just right, not dry, crispy but not crunchy and yummy. Convenient place to meet friends, family or colleagues. It can be loud at times and that is hard when I want to connect with someone. I have ventured on the specials at times and been disappointed. I feel like there is a signature treasure of a dish just waiting to happen at this place. Oh the flat bread maple bacon thing, can't remember the name but a coworker ordered and I ate the toppings was very YUMMY! It's just missing that something to make it awesome.
(3)John K.
Thought it was OK. Typical chain along BigBeaver but it wont piss you off like Fridays(douche central/ barely edible food) or Ocean Prime(uptight crappy service, add on for everything, shoot money out yer butt). Typical brewery, didn't really have anything outstanding. Decent prices, interesting menu, warm ambiance, open kitchen, open floor plan, clean bathrooms, not too busy. Service was downright outstanding....server seemed to be drinking the corporate kool aid opposed to being genuine (definitely recommend the most expensive specials, "everything" is great, etc. but that is me just being a picky chumpstain.) The entree salads were great (except the truly bland caesar....no anchovies, fresh pepper or cheese offered) My french dip (I think they call it something uppity.....prime rib something?) was decent. I thought it was just ok when I started but I increasingly became impressed the more I mowed my sandwich. Super skinny tasty fries. My lunch mate dug his root beer, never got an answer if they brew it there or not. Overall very good for a BigBeaver lunch during the week
(3)Joel D.
Gross beers, bland bland bland food. This is a horrible chain incarnation of the brewpub. The aesthetics are nice and service was good but the food and beer were absolutely terrible. To me it was the epitome of the dumbed down middle america chain restaurants.
(2)Liv R.
I am a little partial to this place...I am here 5 or 6 times a week. The food is great, the drinks are good and the bar staff is awesome, you must sit at the bar. They have the hottest bar staff in the Big Beaver area, hands down. Also, GCFB just won Taste of Troy 2014 peoples choice AND critics choice award! You should definitely check it out...and maybe come visit me at the bar! (Hahahaha) And for all the staff who reads this- you may laugh out loud now:)
(5)Jon G.
Despite its name, Granite City is a restaurant and not an actual town compiled entirely of Granite. It isn't fooling anyone since the structure is mostly brick and mortar, but I digress. Granite City specializes in american food from pastas, pizza and burgers and home brewed beer (again not granite). I enjoyed their unique beer menu concept as they take five standard beers and mix them in different fashions for a more expansive menu. I picked a beer randomly and it turned out to be great. If you are less adventurous, they also have bottle beers like Bud Light. The Granite City menu was huge. In fact, it was almost too much. I sat there for a while and didn't know what to get. Ended up ordering a turkey burger that was about $10. With my beer it was about $15. The beers can be expensive if you aren't used to microbrews, but you can join their club for $15 and get a dollar off each time, plus a free beer the first time and some other perks. Back to the food: it was good. They bring warm bread to your table which is awesome, because, YAY CARBS! The burgers are made strategically to taste better than the useless crap you get at Applebees. They also give many options for side dishes so you don't die by ordering deep fried french fried fries. I ordered mashed potatoes and they were both redskin and delicious. The other thing that was delicious were the Korean tacos. My girlfriend let me eat some of hers and I think I will get that next time. A good go-to for people who like tacos, or sounding like they are cultured by eating Korean food. Anyway, this place gets busy on the weekends. We got there at 5 p.m. and got one of the last tables. You should try the same - or don't. I don't want to force you to do something you don't want.
(3)Michelle N.
Meh..food is okay but kinda pricey, service is just okay, place is kind of loud (but it doesn't bother me). We ordered: 1. Nacho fries: sounds like a great idea (waffle fries + sour cream + onions + cheese + bacon) but terrible in practice. Do not get..it could seriously be 2 people's meals BUT the cheese is hard AND bacon bits are so small, you won't taste them. So unimpressed. 2. Cajun pasta: bf liked it a LOT, which is prolly the only reason we'll ever come back here. 3. Crispy shrimp tacos: I really enjoyed this BUT in all honesty, it tastes like a regular shrimp taco. There's nothing particularly special about it, but it'll do the job when I need my taco fix. 2 stars. It's not bad, but it's not good, either.. just "meh". ps: Make sure you call & place your name on their list in advance, otherwise you'll have to wait for-freaken-ever.
(2)Tom C.
I was excited to try this place for the first time. The decor and atmosphere are enjoyable. We checked in at the hostess stand and they said we could seat ourselves in the bar area. So we found an empty booth , of which there were many, because it was 5:30 on a Monday night. We waited a few minutes and a server came by and very snidely asked if we had stopped at the hostess stand because we shouldn't be sitting there. I said we had and repeated what the hostess had told us.The server told me I was wrong and we needed to move. Ok, fine the place was mostly empty so we walked 10 feet away and found two seats at the bar. It took several minutes until a bartender acknowledged us and then the service after then was quite good. The happy hour menu is fairly extensive with good drink specials but the food was underwhelming. We had the artichoke dip and the pepperoni flatbread. It was an ok experience but I won't rush back.
(3)Tracy W.
What a GREAT place! I ate at one of these while on business in Ft Wayne, IN. This is not your avg chain restaurant. They are slowly expanding and would advise anyone to check them out. They make everything from scratch and the taste prove it. Great food. We ate here on a long weekend get away. We had the flatbread pizza and adult Mac and Cheese. Both awesome. We also tried the pretzels and cheese which were the best anywhere. Great beer selection. If you like to try different beers get the sampler. 8 different micro brews. I was surprised by my favorite. The staff was some of these Best and I travel quite a bit. Service wise this place gets a 10+. We had 6 different staff members to our table for food, drinks and follow up and all were so friendly and helpful. Jeremy our waiter was great. Highly recommend and hope to see you in our area of Ohio soon.
(5)Jason P.
When I was there, I was one of 3 total bar guests. The other two were most likely regulars, judging by the bartenders spending so much time talking to them. There were 2 bartenders on. I was promptly greeted, given the beer I ordered, and then ignored for the next 20 minutes. My menu was closed, I was halfway thru my beer. I was only sitting a few seats done from the other two gentlemen. The two bartenders never even looked my way. I suppose I could have waved, or cleared my throat. But it's not my job to get their attention. It's not like they were busy and just hadn't checked on me. They were flat out ignoring me. I checked my tab. It was printed at 3:10. I got up and left at 3:30, after throwing some cash on the bar to cover the bill. I decided to go somewhere else for my burger.
(1)Rod R.
1st visit. the place is beautiful. it is loud here, and the music was a little louder than I like for table conversation. we sat at a high top in the bar and watched the Tigers choke again..good place to watch a game with plenty of TV. it was after 9pm so we ordered a beer and a couple of flatbreads and the cheddar ale soup. nice 9-close drink and appetizer menu for less. unfortunately, our service was slow to absent from start to finish. cheddar ale soup was hot and delicious. flat breads are nice and light and quite large but not overwhelmingly filling, bacon has great flavor. The Norther beer was average imo. would be nice to have an Amber offering on the beer list. I would've tried a Pale Ale had service been faster. also have Double IPA. I wasn't feeling hoppy. I'd be happy to try again sometime. they have a nice looking menu. we were approached by the manager after dining, and he provided a gift card to us for another try someday..could be 4 or more stars I'd say.
(3)Doug B.
The chicken Marsala was good. The beer sampler was hit or miss, but the descriptions by our server were dead on. Service was a bit slow.
(3)Vince S.
First and most importantly: The beer is abhorrent. Nothing good to be said about it. The "1000th Barrel Double IPA" was really not up to my expectations. The best beer of the bunch was the wheat. The food: We started with a spinach dip. Really really excellent. I wish it can with chips instead of dried breadsticks, but it was really tasty none-the-less. I had the filet with a crab hollandaise. Void to a perfect medium rare. The sauce was excellent. The steak was flavorful. It came with a house hashbrown, DO NOT SUB THIS OUT. it was awesomely cheesy. I also got a side of Mac n' Cheese. Stay away from that. When it comes to Mac n' cheese, I'm a simple man. There was just too much stuff on this. One thing I liked was the quality of our service. Our waitress (despite not knowing a thing about beer) was prompt and courteous. Also, they scored big points for having the owner walking around during dinner. He was really friendly and asked for or opinion on the beer. Overall it was a bit pricey I would go again.
(3)Steven B.
Our family has been here a few times because it is very close to our house. The fettuccine Alfredo is great and so is the root beer. A little bit pricey but is worth the money. You shouldn't go way out of your way for this place, but it is a good stop if you are in the area.
(4)Jenny K.
My family and I came here for my birthday dinner. They don't take reservations but they have a "call ahead" list that gives you precedence over the walk-in patrons. There is only one entrance to the restaurant... BEWARE! If you miss it, it's a pain to do a turn around near the I-75 entrance ramps. As you drive in, there is a seemingly large parking lot for you to park anywhere. However, each building has reserved parking that is barricaded or has a sign that reads "no restaurant parking". After finally getting situated, we walked past a nice outdoor seating area. We were greeted and seated promptly when we walked in. Our waiter was already at the table ready to take our drink orders. I got a Dirty Martini with Bleu cheese stuffed olives. It came out after a few minutes and tasted great. My hubby ordered the white ale and enjoyed it also. I ordered a Caesar salad to start, which was pretty standard. It took a while for our dinner to come out which was rather disappointing. I've never been somewhere where every table around us that was seated after us received their food first. After 45 minutes, I asked our waiter when our food was coming out. He ran back with 2 other wait staff and our food was served within minutes...cold. This was upsetting for us, but we ate it anyway as we were starving at that point. I tried the fish tacos, which were spicy and delicious...and why this review has an extra star. My Salmon Oscar was cold and bland. I would've rather had my sister's tacos. The restaurant is loud and hard to hear the people you're dining with. It is more appropriate for happy hour or a quick dinner before going out to the bar. There are a few pros and a few cons. I'd probably come back for drinks, but not for food.
(3)Jennifer J.
You know... I like this place! It has a couple of things going for it that I just feel very satisfied with. It is that kind of place that you feel like going to for a late lunch, early dinner on a Sunday when it is kind of rainy out, and you just want something familiar and warm. You don't have to dress up... you don't have to think to hard about the menu, and for us, well it is very close to home. The staff is very nice, it seems clean and well kept - the lighting is not too dark, not too bright. It is not too quiet nor is it noisy... They have a very impressive looking bar, but I am not a bar person, so my husband and I just grab a comfy booth or table. I hear from many that the beer is not the greatest, but no loss for me - that is not why I would choose go there. The food... well, it isn't a "food experience," but there is something for everyone on that menu. I rather like their waffle fry nachos... I think they are called Idaho Nachos or something like that. They are yummy! You could also choose to get them with home made potato chips instead of waffle fries, but I really just love the waffle fries. Good comfort food. Makes me smile thinking about them. My husband giggles sometimes when he asks me what I would like to eat, and I tell him "Those Granite City Nachos." They have a killer iron skillet chocolate chip cookie with butterscotch. Great to share with someone. This place is great to cap off whatever kind of night you had with just desert. It is by no means a notable food destination. There is nothing really "authentic" about it... but it is a very comfortably "good" bite to grab.
(3)Sharon B.
I had lunch and the staff is very friendly . The atmosphere is inviting . I ordered the Salmon Oscar ,I ordered it medium and it was a little over done ,asparagus was also over cooked . The flavor of the dish was good ,but not exciting . Not sure I would order again. I will go back and try something else .
(3)Pete D.
A good place to have fun especially if you show up at "Happy Hour" Good prices on the drinks and select in- house beer. The shrimp appetizer is very nice if you like spicy. The Shrimp are large and I think the count is eight, everything was good. My server did a great job of keep our glass full and our table clean. It wasn't that busy at 3:30 but all in all the place was fun and great food! A good place to meet friends and customers. So, if you're looking for a new place to hang, eat drink and have some fun this is a good as most and better then some.
(4)Keith O.
@gcfb Went to meet some friends and when they canceled last minute (30 mins late) Granite City bought me lunch! I knew I picked right spot! Been here twice and have exceptional service both times.
(5)Matthew P.
Weird, I did a review on this three months ago but it must have failed to post. I threw an going away party for a friend on Friday night back then. I did a call ahead 5 minutes after they opened, and was told they were pretty much already booked. They don't want to sour people who will walk in with a 2 hour wait, so they limit the # of call ahead parties on busy nights. I did a 5 pm for 15 so they took it being earlier in the night. The service was ok. The hostess didn't greet me upon arrival, even though there were two and no one was waiting or being sat at the moment. We had two servers due to party size, which was nice. We drank a bunch, which was all good. Food wise we must have ate like 12 flat breads, and all of them were amazing. The maple bacon flat bread was my favorite. Later in the night I had the Granite City Ruben and I wanted to marry it. It was 1/2 corned beef, 1/2 pastrami, with perfectly grilled rye. Place is EXTREMELY loud as it's just one giant room. The floor is a death trap being so slippery, but maybe that has been fixed.
(3)Scott M.
Decent layout. Loud atmosphere but you can still have a convo with your dinner guest/group. We arrived around 7:15pm and were seated right away. We sat at a tall table near the bar. I wouldn't say this is a place for kids. But surprisingly, people were bringing babies, toddlers, ECT. Justin was our server & he was polite, personable, and professional. I ordered the Fish N Chips and The Wife ordered the BGT (bacon, tomato, guacamole sandwich) We also ordered the French onion soup & a side salad. The soup was GREAT according to The Wife. Both dinners were pretty good. We did notice an usual amount of dishes, glasses, ECT being dropped around the restaurant at different times. Also, we had servers come to our table 3 different times asking if the item they brought out was for us. 1st- plate of hot wings, 2nd 3 beers, 3rd some kind of wraps that looked good enough for me to say, "Yep, that's us." Overall, I'd return here. I can overlook minor stuff. Good food & professional staff are a must for us and this place has it.
(3)Scott G.
This restaurant has done very well since it opened, but I can't get overly excited about it. Have a friend that enjoys going there, so been three times, but don't find the food very memorable. It's not bad in that I'd never go back, but it wouldn't be the first place I'd go. It's always packed, even hard to find a spot at the bar. The beer selection is good but it's local brews. I've had the flatbreads and the fish tacos, both were decent. If you don't mind a lot of noise and like to people watch, guess it would be a good spot. Lots of TVs for sports too. Seems to be the "in" spot in Troy aside from Kona and Ocean Prime. Wonder how it will do when Bonefish opens later this month.
(3)Jane V.
I really enjoy coming here for happy hours. I always order the flatbreads along with my drinks. Today i ordered the prosciutto caprese salad and i loved it!! It was lite and tasty!
(4)Laura E.
Great atmosphere! Amazing food! Ordered the mussels for an app and the pepperoni pizza for an entree. Can't wait to go back again.
(5)Jaccob D.
Great food, great service, friendly staff. We live in Birmingham and go here multiple times a month. They have "Call-Ahead" seating which works out when they have longer wait times. They have great daily specials on appetizers! I really like the main bar area and patio areas for seating because usually when we go there's some sporting event and they always have it on the one of their many TVs. Highly recommend the flat breads!
(5)Eric D.
London Broil was delicious. Meghan was great at the Bar.I don't understand all of the hate for this place. Troy is known for it's share of snobs, but come on people this place is really good.
(5)MICHELLE F.
We love to sit in the open room behind the bar, especially for tigers games. The staff is always great and we always call ahead for seating are seated quickly. Great happy hour and appetizers.
(4)Rachel O.
Are little overpriced. The beer is pretty good. I went in for an early Saturday night dinner at 4pm with my husband. They had Happy Hour till 5 so we ordered a Bock and a Stout. The Bock was average. The Stout tasted very thin. Mix the Stout and the Bock together for a pretty good beer. For an appetizer, we had pretzels and cheese. The pretzel sticks were very good. The cheese dip was just average. For dinner I ordered the Korean Tacos. They were very good. I expected spicier than sweeter. They were pretty sweet. My husband ordered the Adult Mac and Cheese. It was like an Alfredo than a Mac and cheese with very little bacon. We won't ever order it again. The service was paced naturally. We were not rushed at the time of day we went in. Overall, a pleasant experience. Three Stars because they quality of the food and beer does not reflect the prices. We won't be back. It's like they had a great menu-writer with no chef to back up the quality.
(3)Chris M.
We went to Granite City for the 3rd time last week. As always the food and beer/drinks were delicious! The soups are wonderful...our favorites are the Cheesy Chicken Tortilla on Thursdays and the Tomato Basil on Wednesdays. Thought their Northern Cheddar and Ale lacked seasoning when I had it on my first visit. We love the Bedda Chedda Bacon Burger and the Cuban sandwich is always great too. There are tons of other tasty looking choices as well. The service on our first 2 visits were great. Last week, it left a little to be desired. 5 minutes to be approached for a drink order is too long. Took another 5 to get the drinks and place our order. After that, it got better and everything was fine. I just think a quick "Welcome, I'll be right back to take your drink order" is required rather than just being ignored if the staff is busy. Regardless, I highly recommned Granite City! Great Happy Hour specials and wonderful food and drink! Go there today!!
(5)Jim I.
I have been to GC several times. The fist visit was the best, shortly after they first opened. We had a wedge salad, filet and their signature potatoes. It was incredible . Cooked perfectly. There is a high priced steak house across the parking lot that this steak could have been served in. I recommended this place to 4 co-workers and they all loved it. As time went on, they offered brunch, which was a buffet . What was there was good, including their signature potatoes, but no vegetables anywhere. The last time we went for brunch, they eliminated the buffet, and had brunch from the menu. Not my idea of brunch. Another trip we order the filet, but no signature potatoes or wedge salad on the menu. However, they said I could have the potatoes if I wanted. They even gave me the recipe for them. I was confused however. If these are your signature potatoes, why aren't they on the menu? Anyway, the last time we went, they overcooked my filet, and loaded it with pepper. As it has never been on it before, I don't know if the menu says it was supposed to be there or not. But it was on my wife's as well, so they must have changed it. I don't like peppered steak. My concern is where this is heading. I have a feeling that sooner or later they will change things so much from what I liked to what I don't like that I won't come back.
(3)Katie J.
The first time I went here was to get dinner with my boyfriend on a Friday night. It was very busy and I actually felt underdressed which is strange for me because I'm always too dressed up for almost any occasion. The food was pretty good. I ordered a buffalo chicken wrap which is pretty much my go to thing where it's offered. It's pretty hard to mess up but it was good regardless. I do wish they had more of a beer selection but the one I tried was very good. On my second visit out with a girlfriend for drinks the bartender was amazing. I think her name may have been Brandy but I'm not sure. She was hooking us up all night. It was apparently "happy hour" until 1 am or at least that was when the specials were being offer until. We tried the skinny margaritas and skinny long islands as well as a variety of mixed shots. Everything was perfect and the prices during this time were great also. I want to say it was 4.50 for the drinks and 5 for the shots (which she made enough for two so it was like two shots for 5). The service was much better at the bar than at the table and overall I had a better experience with my friend than the dinner date with my boyfriend. Especially since I was dressed more appropriately this time. ;) I'm dying to go back and check out brunch!
(4)Erika M.
I've been here twice. Granite City is excellent in every way imaginable. The atmosphere, service, and food are sublime. The first time dining here I had fish tacos per recommendation of my friend, loved them. Recently I went there with my husband. We each had beer (Chocolate Stout and Shandy), split the Idaho Nachos (out of this world delicious!) I had Cajun Pasta and he had Buffalo Chicken Flatbread. We were so so pleased. I can't wait to come back again!
(5)Rebecca C.
Nice place, comfortable outdoor seating, pretty good food. I had the salmon Oscar, hubby had the shrimp taco trio. We started with the Idaho nachos which were wonderful and could've been a meal on their own. We also had a few drinks. For a brewery I was not impressed with their selections. At best there were maybe 6 beer options and a few more hybrid options. I ordered a watermelon martini which tasted more like cranberry juice and nothing like watermelon however it was part of the happy hour special ($5). Overall i'd try it again but for a cheap cocktail and the Idaho nachos!
(3)Annie G.
Visiting from NYC and told my friend I wanted to check this place out . Food was good but the service was horrendous. Literally sat for 45 minutes with empty drinks, wanted more bread for spin dip and wanted to order dinner. Michelle our server never came by to see how everything was or ask if we wanted a drink. If u come here sit at the bar. If not you will be here for 3 hours drinking 1 beer.app.dinner. Horrible service
(1)Hayley S.
My fiancé and I came here for lunch on a Sunday and has an amazing experience. The restaurant was very busy for a Sunday but we were sat and greeted quickly. We both ordered beers. I got The Duke and my fiancé a Black and Tan. We were both very happy with our selections. The beer isn't anything unique but its good and flavorful. Our waitress was attentive and polite and even talked my fiancé into joining their Mug Club that gets you some extra perks. My only gripe with the Mug Club is that we both needed to purchase cards to both get the perks. I ended up not getting one, but it would be nice if couples could use one account. Two of their managers came over to greet us as it was our first time dining in the restaurant. Tabitha gave us complimentary samples of their soups (which were delicious by the way) and also at the end of our meal gave us some cookies with a coupon for a free appetizers on our next visit. The other manager Lance came over to thank us for joining the Mug Club and explained the brewing process to us, and also gave us some samples of beers. He even offered to give us a tour of the brewery! I ordered the shrimp tacos, and my fiancé the ruben. Both were really good but not amazing. Honestly it was the amazing experience with the staff that made me rate this restaurant five stars. We are both looking forward to coming back soon. Thank you so much for an amazing experience, this is how dining in a restaurant should be!
(5)Johnny W.
We love this place. It's very "Troy," so that's why I reserved my 5th star as we're not huge fans of the feel of the snobby suburb, but if you can stomach dining with those pretending to be wealthy, the food and the happy hour prices here are really really great. We have never been disappointed. Try the flatbreads for sure, the soft pretzels, and the burgers. The portions are always big enough for two (seriously, the salads and pastas are two full meals), and honestly everything we've tried we've liked. Recommended.
(4)Kristin D.
I came here last night with a girlfriend in town for business to grab a bite to eat and catch up. I will say the ambiance is nice, relaxing, and a good place to catch up. HOWEVER, this particular review is for the food. I don't know if I ordered the wrong thing but I left feeling bummed because I could have made something better at home. I ordered the Cuban sandwich and my friend the bacon cheeseburger. Ordering a Cuban I was expecting juicy pork, salty ham, melted swiss, and an abundance of pickles and mustard PRESSED together into a vortex of deliciousness. What I got was thick bread (unpressed, grilled, or heated in any way shape or form) that had a tiny squirt of mustard on one side, dry pulled pork, 1 paper thin slice of pickle and semi melted cheese. The sandwich was very dry and sad. Oh so sad. Whomp. Whomp. I noticed that when my friends burger arrived the mountain of shredded cheese on top of it was barely melted. Blah. They seem to have a lot of things on the menu but based on what we ordered- I'm not a fan. I don't see myself making the trek to come back when there are better local breweries out there with delicious food.
(2)Kamran B.
What: Trendy, tucked-away on Big Beaver Road. Enjoy a lager, pale ale, bock, or stout. When: Happy Hour, Dinner, or Game-time at the Bar. Sit outside at night near the firepit with that beautiful girlfriend. Must: Northern Cheddar and Ale Soup with the Grilled Asian Chicken Salad. Pair with a Northern Pale Ale. Entree? Definitely the Grilled Salmon Oscar. #RajivRecommends80% #DetroitCity #FoodReviews
(4)Matthew P.
The food is good! Service can be sketchy, valet is pointless! Who cant drive a stick? These guys! Management ok, it could be soo much better!
(4)Kristen W.
Offering valet at a brewery is kind of odd to me but I let them park my car anyways because I felt bad when they told me they only work on tips. My significant other and I were handed a buzzer. We were told it would be a 15 minute wait. No biggie, but when groups of three and four kept getting seated in front of us, it became a problem. I would have sat at the bar, but it's tiny and not much room. We started off with drinks, but were confused when only 2/8 beers that were on the menu were actually available for the season even though it doesn't specify that. The waitress was rude, and instead of explaining that decided to argue with us. I would have to agree with everyone else, this place is extremely loud! I'm thankful we got the nachos for an appetizer, because that's really the only thing that saved this experience.
(2)Bob M.
I went here for dinner with my fiance and a friend. Overall, the experience and food were above average. I was a bit turned off that there was some controversy with the called ahead seating but that was sorted out and didn't seem to affect us getting seat. I would rate the food at about a 4 to 4.5 for the price. My main and our appetizer were very good. My french onion soup was good but not mind blowing. The key lime pie as a whole was just average and it was a very small piece for the price.
(4)Jack M.
Not very good
(2)Kelly S.
The restaurant had only been open a few days when mom and I decided to try it out. This restaurant is an excellent addition to the Troy, MI area. The other restaurants in the area now have some serious competition. One problem is the location. If you are on 16 mile (Big Beaver) and heading East you will think you can enter off of 16 mile and will find yourself either entering the I75 freeway or continuing on down 16 mile. You have to enter at a light that takes you to a business complex, make a left into the complex and then drive a bit ways back to get to the restaurant. The restaurant has a brewery inside. I don't like beer but was offered a sample. I really appreciate being able to sample the beer vs paying for a large mug knowing I wouldn't drink half of it. For people who love beer you must go here. In addition to the wonderful beer selection there is a wide variety of drinks offered. Mom ordered a 'flying monkey' and loved it. The atmosphere inside is hip/cool/professional-fun. There is red and brown tile on the walls, ample and comfortable seating. The lighting is gorgeous and the brewery is pretty to look at. I ordered the salad and soup combination. The waiter recommended beer-cheese soup so I had that. It was very interesting to taste a cheese soup that had a hint of beer taste; I liked it. The Asian salad was crisp, fresh and delicious.
(5)Ashley H.
I've been here twice so far. Once on their opening night and then this past weekend. I thought my first experience was much better, but maybe because they had extra help for their opening day. Our service the second time wasn't the greatest and it seemed like our server either didn't know a lot about beer or doesn't know how to suggestive sell to customers. My friend and I ordered the IPA right away but my fiance said he wanted to wait to try ours before ordering. Not at any point did she offer the sampler (only $4!) or ask him what styles he enjoys and suggest a beer to try. Someone else delivered our beer and then our server never came back around and asked him what he had decided. He just decided not to order anything and stuck with water. I think their beer is only okay. I'm a Michigan beer snob and find their beers to be safe, run-of-the-mill varieties. But then I didn't think those even tasted that good. They're drinkable, don't get me wrong, but I won't be taking any growlers home from here. What I drink with dinner here is enough of their beer for me. Maybe it's their brewing process--started at their headquarters then shipped to the restaurant and fermented there--that makes it taste only so-so. Their food was pretty good. I especially like their flat bread pizzas and lucky for me they're on special during happy hour. I know this place will be all hip and cool because of its Big Beaver corridor location, but seriously people, go support a Michigan brewery instead.
(3)Heather H.
We got in within 10 minutes on a Saturday night at 7pm. It's very busy! We had the Korean tacos and Bacon Tomato flat bread and both were really good. Service was good and very friendly. Beer was decent.
(4)Emily L.
Eh, it's OK. The atmosphere is decent and the servers are nice, but the food and beers are not great (although I do like to get the beer sampler). Traveling eastbound on Big Beaver, you will need to turn right at the last traffic light right before the I-75 southbound ramp. Once you turn into that driveway, you can turn left into the Granite City parking lot and then drive around the valet. (Not sure why they have valet, but OK...) So, the beer. The lager and wheat are pretty flavorless in a Bud/Coors/Miller/etc. kind of way. The IPA, bock, and stout are better. Like I said earlier, I like to get the beer sampler. It's more entertaining, I guess, and the price is right. They give you 8 samples for $5-ish (I forget the exact cost). In addition to the five beers (lager, wheat, IPA, bock, stout), the sampler also includes some "brew mixers" - they mix the lager and bock, and the lager and IPA, and then one other one. I think one time it was a shandy, so they mixed the lager with lemonade. As for the food, I've tried: - Idaho nachos ("Waffle cut fries topped with colby jack cheese, bacon, tomatoes, sour cream and green onions") - these were OK, but I got sick of them really quickly. I think it's because the cheese got cold and congealed in record speed, whereas the boyfriend says it's because he and I were the only people to tackle this monster-sized appetizer. He's kind of right... we were given a mountain of waffle fries, probably 4 large potatoes' worth, that would have been better suited for a group of 4-6 people. - Bleu peppercorn burger ("Our Angus beef burger seasoned with cracked black peppercorns and topped with melted cheddar cheese, smokehouse bacon, creamy bleu cheese dressing and crispy onion strings") - this burger was OK, a little overcooked. - Granite City reuben ("A half pound of thinly shaved corned beef and pastrami layered with fresh shredded cabbage slaw and Thousand Island dressing. Served on thick slices of grilled rye bread topped with melted swiss cheese and a dijon aioli") - this was fine, although I think they used margarine on the bread because it had a fake, cloying smell and taste that I did not like. - Greek salad ("Spring greens and romaine lettuce tossed with vinaigrette, cherry tomatoes, diced cucumbers, red onions, kalamata olives, feta, pepperoncini's, chick peas and fresh oregano") - I really enjoyed this salad. The greens were nice and fresh and did not include any iceberg. The veggies and feta were plentiful too. The salad ingredients were chopped on the smaller side (not as small as a chopped salad, but smaller than your usual Greek salad), making it easy to eat without a knife. Minor detail, but I thought it was nice. And, of course, the salad was tasty. Note that the salad comes to your table already dressed, so you'll have to ask if you want the dressing on the side.
(3)Chandra K.
We had great service. The other reviews imply it's hit or miss. Hit for me! Batch 1000 was great
(4)Mark V.
Okay. So. I'm in Detroit for work and this place is down the street from where I'm staying, and I'm hungry, and I want a beer, and it's rainy and I'm in a crappy mood from flying all day....so...here goes. It looks like a big corporate place, but they don't have them out west. It was crowded, mostly with after work types having a beer and appetizers. My group of three was seated pretty quick and we got beers right away - I got the lager, my friends each got the IPAs - none of them were overwhelmingly great, but not bad. Our server was Alex and she was/is great - very attentive and helpful. The problem is, there's not much to work with on the menu; at the table we got salmon, mac&cheese, and a NY steak - the consensus? It was all "okay", nothing to write home about or warrant a return trip. Alex, however, gets bonus points for being a great server.
(3)Carol S.
Finally got a chance to try this place and we were pleasantly surprised. They were packed when we got there, but we were seated immediately and they were very accomodating and friendly. The food was good although a bit pricey for what you get. I got the Fish Tacos, which were good but dry; guac, sour cream or some salsa would help. My husband got the Bison Burger on a tasty pretzel roll which got a big thumbs up. The menu is very wide-ranging so there are plenty of things for all tastes. We tried the beer sampler, which was a bargain at $4.95--Eight small glasses of their different types of beer--fun to try them all. None were real standouts, but they weren't bad. The service was good, we got our food relatively quick & everyone was friendly. It was rather loud though, which we didn't mind, but not the place for a quiet romantic dinner. We'll definitely go back again.
(4)Em M.
I had lunch here after passing up all the chains along Big Beaver and hoping this place had a little integrity. Nope. First, expect the servers to be hopelessly confused. I think ours had had a frontal lobotomy based on her lack of knowledge and the way she stared in silence at me, without blinking, with a weak grin. Their beer tastes like they really don't know what they're doing. If you pay anything more than the $3 happy hour price for it, you're a sucker. I ordered the fish tacos and they were covered in a sugary sauce in bland, Taco Bell quality tortillas. If I get charged $15 for three tacos, I expect you to make (exceedingly simple) tortillas from scratch. A four year old could do it. My friend had the salmon and said it was alright. It was an exceedingly small portion for the price. The service: sub-par, unless you're a large party and they know they'll get a big tip out of you based on quantity. We got passed up several times because we were just two people. Unless you're starving, avoid.
(2)Adrienne D.
I like the place The interior was nice and updated. Their beers and adult mac and cheese are both great. The place always seems pretty busy. Even on a Monday night. Wait staff needs improvement! The first time I came here, we watched waiters/waitresses attempt to give food to the wrong tables numerous times. They need a different system. The second time, the waitress seemed overwhelmed with her tables. The pizzas are too dry.
(4)Jerome O.
With the understanding that Granite City has barely been open to the public for a week, I know I'll need to review their service and food again in about 6 months or so because they're still in that "very attentive, impress the customers, get repeat business" mode. As such, the service was excellent, and given that it was Mother's Day, the staffing was almost overpopulated with servers and support everywhere. I am a craft beer guy. I have the requisite map where I pin all the microbreweries and brewpubs that I visit around the country. I own t-shirts, glasses, mugs, and other souvenirs from breweries that have particularly impressed me. I've traveled for beer. Granite City -- being a chain -- plays it safe. Their five beers are of the standard styles, and nothing really strays from the norm or takes any risks. The Sampler Platter is a tray of eight 3-oz. glasses with which you can sample all of their beers: the five standard pulls and three blends. Not bad for $4. Northern Light is the required light American lager, meant for the Bud-Miller-Coors crowd. Pale straw yellow, light to non-existent lacing, and that ubiquitous banana aroma & flavor that's common to the corn/rice adjunct beer. In plain language, it's a step above Bud-Miller-Coors but otherwise very light and airy in flavor, texture, and presence. Little to no lingering aftereffect or taste, and just vanished after each sip. Broadaxe Stout is where I'll probably get drawn and quartered by many beer drinkers. I. LOATHE. GUINNESS. I think it's the crappiest stout in the world and meant to parlay a sort of worldliness when one is seen drinking one, without having to take any risks. It's the Budweiser of stouts. Murphy's Irish Stout is slightly better than Guinness because Murphy's actually has SOME body, SOME flavor, and SOME texture in comparison. Broadaxe is closer to Murphy's. Not my favorite of stouts, but certainly not as horrifying a waste of space and time as Guinness. The other three -- Wag's Wheat, Brother Benedict's Bock, & Duke of Wellington IPA -- are pretty standard for their styles. Nothing really sets them apart from other micros or commercial beers. Just different names & labels for the wheat, red, and IPA entries. The other beers they offer are actually blends of their standards. Unfortunately, they seem to rely on Northern Light as their "mixer," which means just a watered-down version of the base beer since the Northern Light has little to no flavor or body of its own to stand up to the other beers. Two Pull, the Black & Tan, and the Admiral all taste like just lighter, thinner, waterier versions because of the Northern Light, so I'm not a fan of their mixes; it was almost insulting to drink those. All in all, the beers are meant to appeal to a broad public base that may be interested in craft beers, but aren't quite as ready to make the leap into the craft-beer pool with both feet. Couple that with the full bar that serves wine & liquor, and we essentially have an upscale restaurant chain that makes its own in-house beer products. The food appears to be good, though the recipes seem to revolve around clever pre-mixes than fresh/home-made. Not terrible, but not "oh my gawd I hafta eat HEEER!!!!" Finally, the entrance. Oh, the entrance! GC is built on a pad site in the parking lot of the Top of Troy building. The property has no other signs indicating GC's existence along east-bound Big Beaver Rd. so when you see the building, it's too late. The true entrance is about 500 feet BEFORE the building, on Troy Center Drive, into the Top of Troy's parking lot. I imagine that, like the other high-end establishments in Troy along Big Beaver, parking might become a nightmare on a Friday evening when all the local businesspeople get out of the office and decide to tie on a buzz. GC is going to play to the middle crowd. With its likely clientele consisting more of the regular person who wants to be seen drinking microbrewed beers for appearance's sake, beer afficionados may find the atmosphere grating and maybe even patronizing. Nearby Black Lotus Brewing is superior in the true microbrewery experience. GC is really more of a restaurant with a "brewery" facade. I may stop by on occasion if I'm in the area, but I'm not going to go out of my way specifically to make an evening at Granite City.
(3)Randy S.
I have to be fair to this review and say that I walked into this "Brewery" already pissed off from getting a ticket crossing over Big Beaver Rd. Not the easiest place to get into. Walked in and sat at the bar. Waited patiently while the bartender chatted with what I assume were locals/regulars. I got the Double IPA. It was not poured correctly and was too cold to suit me. Not a bad taste but more on the order of a Scotch Ale. Definitely not as hopped as I had hoped. Ordered the chicken quesadilla. Also, not bad but pretty small. Next I tried the Pale Ale. It was OK but it was just lacking. Hard to explain but just not lots of taste. I would have given this place 3 STARS if it had ended there. I paid my for my meal and 1st drink and tipped about 35%. I paid cash for my 2nd beer. It was $3.25 (happy hour). When I got my change back the bartender just rounded up to $4.00 and never gave me my coin change back or even said a word. I was going to let it go but I just couldn't. When I asked her about it she politely said she did round up because she didn't have any change in her drawer. she asked if I really wanted my change and I said yes. She gave me my change and I put a $1 bill on the bar and started to walk out when the young man said to me "take the dollar. that's an insult". I asked him if a dollar tip was an insult for the beer and he said yes. WTF?!?! If my daughter or son ever said that to anyone I would be embarrassed at them. Forget that $5 tip for a total bill of $16.75 is about 30%. It's the point of this little punk thinking it's his f'ing business. Obviously regulars trying to "take up" for their bartender. Well done A-hole. I just won't come back and won't recommend to others. Summary: If you are wealthy or act wealthy you will benefit from the service. Sorry but I'm just a blue collar worker. Probably should have never gone in here. Beer: 3 stars Food: 3 stars Service: 3 stars Atmosphere: 1 star If you respond to this review please let me know if your a local.
(2)Jacob H.
Ok food, ok beer. It was a friend of a friend's birthday and they kept cutting people off after like 2 drinks. And the waitress was telling us that we couldn't order drinks from the bar, just her, but it was weird because the bar was right behind us and some of us were sitting there. I wouldn't come here again.
(2)Adrian K.
Have come here multiple times. Food as always was above average. Beers are great. Will be back for sure.
(5)Melanie S.
Saturday night visit-busy, busy, busy and loud, loud and loud. Arrived at 6pm, had to wait a bit, seated in a booth. Service was quick and helpful. Had a burger and the side caesar. The side caesar was large and quite tasty. Friends had salmon on salad, side of soup, bruschetta, roast beef sandwich and green salad. Everyone was stuffed so no room for dessert. Many families with children. Not a place for conversation but a good place for a meal after shopping.
(3)Shelby H.
The first time we tried to go was a total fail because we couldn't find a place a park. Literally, we could not find a single available parking space. It left me with a bad first impression, but my friends all encouraged me to go back and try it. We went on a Thursday night around 7 PM and there was a ten minute wait. Once we got a table, I ordered the beer sampler. I was a little surprised to hear that their white ale, which is their summer brew, is already almost sold out. Our waiter told us it might be our last chance to try it before it's gone. It just seems strange to completely run out of your summer brew in early July. The beer sampler came and it was all delicious. I like all kinds of beer, light and dark, but I'm not crazy about bitter brews. None of them were bitter to the point where I didn't like them. Their dark brew is made with chocolate and coffee and would make a great dessert drink. They have a large selection of mixed drinks on their menu, including some low cal options listed under a "skinny" section. I didn't try any of them, but they all looked good. Their food menu is also quite extensive. They have soups (french onion, a beer cheese soup, and a soup of the day), salads, steaks, chicken, and sandwiches. There were a lot of options that looked good. We ordered the spinach artichoke dip to start, which was a little greasy but still tasty. It had nice, big chunks of artichoke in it. For my entree, I ordered the bruschetta salad without blue cheese (I'm not a fan of blue cheese). It wasn't great. The bruschetta salad at Champps is way better. My boyfriend ordered a burger with fried onions and bacon on it. He said it was good but not spectacular. I didn't look at their dessert menu, but I saw wait staff serving desserts to other tables and they all looked really delish.
(4)Shannon S.
Not bad....not bad! Tried the potatoe nacho appetizer...basically instead of nacho chips, there are waffle fries loaded with onions, cheese, tomatoe, etc.. It was pretty good, and we also tried a flat bread, it too was good. I'd like to head back and get dinner, and based on this experience, I'd say we'd be in for a nice treat! I can't wait to go back!
(3)T L.
It's ok, nothing special, portions are on the small side and the chicken was over cooked, tasted like it had been cooked earlier and the reheated. Waiter was not that great, had to ask for water refills and waited a long time for our check only to hear an excuse about having to take the trash out and he smelled of smoke.
(1)Karim D.
FOOD: Delicious, hearty portions of real meals. The presentation was nice, the flavor was superb and the price was decent (meaning it was exactly what I was expecting for the area.) BEER: The beers where not anything to write home about, most had that "watered-down efferevecentness" that you taste in beers that don't let flavors develop long enough. They hd a delicous scottish ale at the time that was amazing though, and that along with my delicious meal makes them deserve 4 stars! If only all their beers had the flavor development of that scottish ale I would give it 5 stars.
(4)Chelsea A.
This is not the type of place I frequent, but I came here for a quick snack type situation after Somerset. The atmosphere is very clean, modern and warm. They are doing the stone, and reclaimed style wood thing here. I felt the booths had a lower end color scheme and feel, and perhaps something in gray as opposed to maroon would have enhanced the seating. Our server was friendly and prompt , and I felt that she had not been given so many tables that she neglected us, she checked back about very 7 minutes, and was visible most of the time between. There was a happy hour menu available and from it my friend and I chose the BBQ chicken flatbread pizza, and the tomato basil flatbread pizza. It took about 15 minutes to be delivered, and they came to the table super hot. The tomato basil pizza was covered in medium/thin sliced tomatoes, freshly chiffonaded basil, and cheeses- no sauce. The flat bread was extremely thin, very cracker-like. The tomatoes were pretty awesome, the firmness was exactly what you want from a fresh tomato, and they were perfectly sweet. Overall, quite tasty due to the super thin, very crunchy texture. The BBQ chicken pizza was also really good, lots of chicken, light sauce with a nice sweetness, and plenty of diced,raw, red onion. I would come here for the flatbread pizzas for sure. I would never consider this to be a dinner or lunch venue, but that is because I really enjoy small, intimate restaurants who provide their purveyor list. This restaurant is not using (unless it's not listed) any kind of local or organic ingredients, and that's fine with most people so don't let it stop you. While the chicken on the pizza was not listed as Miller Farms or Bell Evans, it was still juicy, tender and fresh tasting. This seems like an excellent spot for drinks and maybe some flatbread pizzas, I can't say I would eat an entree from this menu. Pluses: The lemons served with my Perrier were wedges, not slices. Thin sliced lemon is a garnish I dislike as it can't be squeezed. The ratio of toppings to cheese and crust surface was perfect, and each bite had the right amount of topping. Being a newer place, the building and surfaces felt clean and unused. You could come here wearing scrubby clothes, business attire or other and not feel out of place. Seems to be a free for all with the dress code Free valet!
(3)Nha V.
Food is not bad. Their pizza is probably the best thing there. The appetizer, vodka mussels is good but not consistent each time. I heard great things about the beers but haven't tried. The food over all is decent and pricey. Very loud atmosphere & food takes a while to come out when they're busy... Expect 20-30 min wait.
(3)Brendan N.
Ambiance is great. Comfortable seating, nice lighting, layout. Bathrooms and table area seemed very clean. Food was average. It was fine, but certainly not worth the money we paid for it. Had all the typical "high end American" you see around the area. Becoming cliche, flat bread pizzas, etc. Beer - This was the biggest disappointment. At a brewery, I only am curious in trying their own stuff, and it was awful. I sent the first one back as it made a Bud light sound more full of flavor. The only beer half decent was the double IPA which still I'd give only about a 6/10. If it's convenient, stop in for a quick beer (not Granite City) and sandwich, but don't go out of your way.
(2)Kristen M.
Disappointing is an understatement. I would give it zero stars if I could but that clearly is not an option. We began our order with two appetizers, the "Idaho Fries" and the "Spinach Artichoke Dip" (the Happy Hour was still going on at the time so we figured we would try those two) big, big mistake. The fries were more like mushed potatoes - basically frozen fries that had been microwaved with some sort of combination of toppings that covered about 1/8th of the platter. The Spinach Artichoke Dip was everything but the claimed title...in simplest terms, it was a bowl of melted cheeses with some sort of water table crackers to dip with it or "Lavosh Chips" as the menu claims. Our entrees were then delivered, immediately after we received our appetizers, and from there the food just continued to go downhill. We both had ordered the "Bedda Chedda Burger" and I can't even come up with a suggestion for what this entree should really be called...all I can suggest is to not eat it. As a matter of fact, we couldn't even eat our burgers if we tried because they were just that atrocious. The burger patties were cooked to a complete charcoal grilled mess, if you want to eat something that tastes like the actual BBQ/grill itself, than this is it. The shredded cheese was piled on still cold and unmelted, the other condiments, such as the BBQ sauce and the bacon, I cannot even speak on because I was too busy trying to get over the taste of charcoal/burnt to a crisp burger patty that I had initially consumed with my first (and only) bite. After giving up on any attempts to try and choke down the food we decided to ask for our check and then, to much of our surprise, a man arrived at our table to inquire about our food. I am assuming he was something along the lines of the Manager or the General Manager but I couldn't even elaborate about this either because after inquiring about the food he never returned to our table. Since he had asked, we politely let him know that we were disappointed and that our plates were still full of food because we simply could not eat the burgers - that's how horribly well-done they were (mind you we ordered them to be cooked medium). He apologized, we said that it was fine and he claimed "well it's not okay to me" and let us know that he would like to fix it. We told him we weren't interested in eating anymore (Lord knows what they would have brought to the table on a second attempt) and he then claimed that he was going to take the burgers off of the bill. In reality all he did was take the burgers off of our table and then disappeared. Seconds after he had cleared our table and left, the waitress dropped off our bill (nothing was credited) and so we put in our payment and waited. After 20 minutes of waiting not only did we never see our waitress again but the man that appeared to be the manager also never returned. Needless to say we had received ALL of our "food" within our first 20 minutes of being there and in the last 20 minutes of being there, after the problems arose, everyone seemed to have just vanished. Thankfully we didn't need change for the bill and we left. Complete nightmare and utter disappointment. I would take my money elsewhere. There are too many amazing places in the area, especially for burgers and beer, to waste money on a franchise such as this one.
(1)Christine S.
I'm kind of indifferent on this restaurant. The decor was nice and the staff was friendly. I got the chicken chop salad. Kind of disappointed. It was all shredded lettuce like you get on the top of your burger. They put the dressing on it for you, which made it soggy and just way too much dressing btw, and the chicken was a couple of flat pieces sprinkled on top. I wasn't a fan. I was meeting up with some people that I haven't seen in a long time and I did appreciated that long after we were done eating, at least an hour later still catching up and chatting with everyone, the staff left us alone and didn't pressure us to leave or purchase anything else just to stay there. I've gotten the stink eye before from other waitresses for doing this at other restaurants. Much appreciated. Next time I'll have to try a burger and a beer to see what it's all about.
(3)Talya D.
The portions were great (my two friends and I had leftovers) and everything I ordered was delicious. The spinach and artichoke dip was delicious and my cucumber faux-tail was great! Our server, Chris, was amazing - visiting us the right amount of times, making sure our waters were filled, and chatting with us about funny things. A great experience - perfect for girls night!
(5)Sarah H.
The beer is okay, the food is okay, but the atmosphere is pretty cool. The layout of the restaurant does have a cool theme, and the outdoor seating area is laid out with fire pits, but is too close to the major road and highway. It's a great addition to the Troy area, but their food is a little over priced, and mainly has the same flavor of garlic. We had gotten the steak and pasta, but the portion of the pasta was incredibly small for the $16 bowl.
(3)Meredith E.
I have not been a fan of the chain restaurant I like to call 'Applebee's Brewery'. My latest trip to Troy's Granite City changed my mind completely. This place was packed! You would think it was a Friday night in a hip town, but it was really a Tuesday in Troy. We planned on sitting at the bar, but due to space restrictions we had to sit in the dining room. Our server was awesome, and totally cool with us only ordering beer and an appetizer. The Oktoberfest beer was tasty and my friend recommended her brown ale. The Asian shrimp appetizer we ordered arrived quickly. The shrimp were huge and delicious. Before we ordered, our server warned us of the heat and spice level of the sauce. She was right. Whew it had a kick! My only complaint is the maze I took to find the parking lot. How about a sign with an arrow? Then once I arrived I come to find the spots near the restaurant are valet only. Please. Valet on a Tuesday at a brewery? No thanks. I'll walk.
(4)Mitch M.
Love the atmosphere. Bison burger was excellent! Lived in Colorado for 10 years and it was on par with bison burgers there.
(5)Kimberly B.
I met up friends for dinner on a Saturday and was looking forward to a great meal, however I left hungry and underwhelmed. The beer is okay, it's clearly not their major focus, and therefore was nothing special. The Ale and Cheddar soup was fantastic. However, the stuffed pork chop was dry and bland, and while the portions of all of their meals are large enough to split, the amount of vegetables and potatoes we each got were minimal. If that is a bed of potatoes, it's more like a crib mattress than a King at least. Pros: friendly, prompt, knowledgeable servers, quick seating even on a Saturday, decor. 2 stars is 'Meh', and that's the perfect word to describe my experience.
(2)Rebecca B.
Good luck getting here and finding the entrance.. You need to enter in the PNC/Ruth Cris entrance or you'll completely pass it or even worse, end up on I75!!! I met a few friends here for lunch on a Saturday.. There were maybe two occupied booths. I was perplexed when the hostess asked if I had a reservation.. I asked if it was necessary?? Our waitress was great. She took care of us as we needed and realized we wanted to be left alone to chat and catch up for awhile.. The martinis cost a pretty penny!! 1,000 pennies to be exact.. and were meh.. I ordered shrimp tacos - delish, a hearty portion with a kick of flavor.. My friend wasn't crazy about her salad, but everyone else seemed to enjoy their selections.. I liked that they place water pitchers on the table, but the water tasted like a basement..which was weird because the initial glass of water was fine. They have an extensive menu which I sometimes find overwhelming, but it's also nice to have so much to choose from.. If you're a beer drinker, I think you may like what they have to offer.. sorry I'm not so I can't really comment.. I wouldn't mind going back, it was a decent exprerience..but I have a feeling you may have to wait a bit if going for dinner.
(4)Lori M.
I went here for lunch with my sister. I definitely have to echo what others have said about finding the entrance -- you cannot enter from Big Beaver Rd, you need to take the service drive and wind your way through that in order to get to the entrance. Make sure you don't accidentally find yourself on I-75 if you miss the service drive! Good thing we went during the day because I think we would have given up if it was at night. I thought the atmosphere was cool, it's got very modern decor and was clean. Our server was very good and the service itself was fast. I ordered a soup/sandwich combo and had an order of fries to go with it. It was just enough food for a quick lunch. I would definitely go back, after having mastered how to actually find the entrance.
(4)Corky L.
Sat at the bar on Saturday night. Ordered drinks and decided to eat dinner there. Food was pretty good but terrible, rude bartender. Left dirty dishes, empty wine glasses and never came by to ask how dinner was or if we wanted another drink. Seemed very disinterested which was reflected in his tip. Not a good experience. Hopefully his career will be short lived at this establishment.
(2)Patrick R.
Went on a Friday night. Did call ahead seating. Sat in 10 minutes. Sukit 50 people in line! (They have a video display that shows how many are waiting). Cool contemporary interior with the big brewer vats to one side (yes, they are real to the one hater guy that said they weren't). Menu was nice. Not stellar, but good enough there were a couple dishes I wanted to try. Plus, it seemed (and they said) they make almost everything fresh. Started with the beer sampler (great deal... Although none of the beers are great) and pretzels and cheese dip (tasty and fresh). I had a salad. Nothing special... Mixed greens were a little on the older side (browning edges, moist looking endleaves). And I had the prime rib sandwich with mashed potatoes. Everything was decently tasty... Not awesome but solid. Service was on point as well. I'll go back. The flatbreads looked tasty, and they have good happy hour specials. GG Granite. Add a couple more exciting menu items and at least 1 stellar beer and you'll get that 5th star!
(4)John M.
Visited Granite City for the first time. The place was rocking with a busy after work crowd. I ordered a "flight" of their beers. Their presentation was fair as the seasonal/specialty beers were off to the side, and the server forgot which beer was what. Most were passable, but one of the regular lineup was undrinkable. I think it was a German Marzen style beer. They were out of pale ale which is a favorite style of mine. I ordered the Cajun Pasta, which was o.k. It could have been a bit spicier to taste really Cajun. A Ceasar salad was decent. I had issues with the tilted entre bowls/plates as my knife and fork would be dumped out and fall on the floor. A regular plate would work out so much better. The staff were friendly, and we were sufficiently attended to.
(3)Dawn M.
Food is so so but the customer service is the best ever. Kelly was my server and she was the best!!! Lance the manager was awesome!!!
(3)Matt W.
They try just a little too hard and charge a little too much.
(2)Heather G.
Since this place is rather new I decided to give it a try with one of my girlfriends. There was a pretty long wait on a thursday night so we enjoyed a couple cocktails while waiting for out table. I had the white sangria which was delish and she had a red wine. I also indulged in darker beer than I normally drink and was pleasantly surprised! A German style lager, our Bock carries a brownish color, a medium body, and a mouthwatering smoothness from the wonderful malt and sweet caramel flavors. S T Y L E : German Bock C O L O R : Deep Garnet B O D Y : Light to medium F L A V O R : Malty, nutty, sweetness and subtle hints of chocolate A L C O H O L : 5.5% **** I had a asian tuna dish and she had a asian salad. The food was average but drinks were great! I would like to come back again when it is less busy.
(3)Ruchi r.
This was our second trip to this place. We were there at evening 6:45 PM, the rush there seemed surprising for a week night. After a lil wait we got our seats and our server "Angel" was very welcoming in her greetings and action. Loved itt. For starters, spinach artichoke dip is my favorite, artichoke dip is super tasty. I ordered bruschetta salad for main course, it was good. Serving size was big enough to serve 2 people. My husband took Caesar chicken wrap which was also very tasty with juicy chicken inside and fresh. Overall very nice experience. Ambience inside was very nice. We got seats right next to their brewery, we could see those big cylinder like equipments, it was different and good.
(3)Valerie K.
This place is ok. It's an upscale place to take a date for a beer and food but really, it's just a recycled chain restaurant. Been to Champps? Or J. Alexanders? Then you've been here. The food was good. Moderately priced. Service was ok. Nothing to complain about but nothing spectacular either. The Northern Light beer was a little watery, but for a light beer, it satisfied. My boyfriend got the IPA which was pretty much what you'd expect an IPA to be: wheat-y with a bit of a bite. Admittedly, I was a little disappointed with the beer selection. There are four unique brews: the Northern Light lager, a bock, an IPA, and a stout. They also offer a two-pull, which is a mixture of the lager and bock. It's hard to take this brewery seriously with such a limited selection, especially when you have other breweries within 10 miles with double, or even triple the offerings. Access to the building is a little tricky. There isn't an entrance from Big Beaver at all; you need to turn on Troy Center Dr. and enter from there. GC also shares a parking lot with Ruths Chris and the Top of Troy building. Valet is available (in fact, any parking near the entrance is for valet only. If you drive anywhere near the valet you're going to get trapped in their cone-setup. If you're not planning on using them, just park and walk in.) The atmosphere is loud, so if you're looking for food and conversation, this isn't the place. Overall, the crowd tends to be older although there were some younger couples and families, too. There are TVs in the main dining area but ALL of them are placed behind light fixtures that hang from long thin wires. While the wire doesn't totally obstruct your view of the TV, you certainly do notice them. If anything it's an annoyance. I don't have any complaints about this place other than it's lack of creativity. I won't return simply because I like to try new, unique dining experiences and Granite City doesn't cut it.
(3)Rachel W.
Went for dinner on a Saturday night with two other people. The service was slow but we all enjoyed the food. I'd go back again in hopes that I had a different server. They do have call ahead seating, which I would recommend.
(3)Samir N.
I passed by twice on Big Beaver until I realized that there is no entrance on Big Beaver. The first pass forced me onto 75 South - annoying. Finally, I cut through the bank and Ruth Chris's parking lot and make my way to a coned off parking lot. Apparently, the front lot is all valet and we have to navigate through a maze of cones to make it to self-park. Seriously? For a brew-pub? I finally amble to the bar, and the service is really attentive. Being a chain, they go out of their way to ensure there is no service learning curve. A friend highly recommended the place and the free mug club membership coerced me to come today. I heard and read that the food was as good as the beer. Being happy hour, I went with a mug of the Bock. That was a steal and not bad at all. I also order a flatbread BBQ chicken pizza, as it is also on special for happy hour. The bartender was excited about it, but I could not echo her sentiments - the overly sweet sauce killed it for me. I like the crispy flatbread, but man I would have liked a more savory sauce. I then settled in with the American Wheat beer on tap as I wanted to watch the rest of the Heat/Pacers game. That was also not so great. I thought I liked wheat beers until I had this. The color was right, but there was no taste. None. There are pretty cheap growlers, too. The Mug Club unlocks a lot of deals, and you have until tomorrow to get one. I am hoping the deals are awesome and include their food. In the land of Bell's and Black Lotus, you have got to bring it. These guys spilled part of it on the way to work.
(2)Davis H.
Fantastic!!!!!!! I went with a group of coworkers and everyone was very pleased with the food and overall experience. The beer is delicious, I got the Bock. They let you get two free samples before you order beer. So you can get an idea of what you like. The food was very good and the portions were nice. Nobody walked away hungry. I would recommend this place to others and will be going again. The only issue I had with this place is the parking. There is valet, even at lunch. Also the valet spots are all in front of the restaurant instead of the back or off to the side most other places. So if you don't want valet, plan on parking a distance away and walking.
(4)Colleen W.
Went there last night for the first time with my husband. Boy was it busy for a Tuesday but I guess since its new it will be for a while. We called ahead and were sat quickly but there was a 20-30 minute wait if you didn't. Very nice place, service was friendly and VERY QUICK which was surprising for how busy it was. Had some asian shrimp for an app- Very Good- big shrimp! My husband had some beer and he didn't really comment on it either way. For dinner I had the Korean Tacos- YUMMMMMM and he had the Meatloaf which he said pretty good- HUGE SERVING though! He also had the beer cheese soup which he did enjoy. I must say that the prices were pretty good for the HUGE servings and since its new it was so nice and clean plus the Tigers were on so lots of TV's to watch. Drink prices were on the steep side but we will for sure be back!
(4)Courtney W.
We went to celebrate my boyfriend's mom's birthday. It was a Wednesday night. We had 6:30 "reservations", oh I mean "call ahead seating". We waited an hour to be seated. We were told our table was "next" 45 minutes into our wait, just to have the other party who arrived after us seated at our table. We talked to the manager, told him we had 6:30 reservations. He informed us they don't really take reservations, just call ahead seating. We finally get seated and are told they'll bring out appetizers on the house. Nice gesture. The restaurant was packed. Could hardly hear anything. I felt we were yelling at the waitress when we ordered. My boyfriends sister was brought the wrong kind of wine. The guy delivering the wine looked overly annoyed that it was being sent back. When the food and drinks are delivered, nothing is put in front of you by the server/food runner. Everything is handed to you and has to be passed down. I took a hot plate of food delivered to me over the head of a 3 year old. If anything was dropped, that could've been an awful situation. The service wasn't great. The food was so so. The soft pretzel appetizer was better then the salmon with asparagus (how do you mess up salmon with asparagus?) The sangria was yummy. Not sure I'll be returning. I'm supposed to go there with some friends next week for a going away get together. Might be a venue change.
(2)Faith K.
I gave it an average of 3 stars, but really probably 2.5 stars. 2 for service, 3 for food. Went here with a group of 8 on a Saturday night for dinner and drinks. We did call ahead seating, so it was nice as we only had to wait about 10 min once we got there and checked in. Were seated in the bar area at a high top table. Was LOUD. Very loud, which I somewhat expected but didn't expect it to be as bad as it was. For a place that is called a "brewery" I was a little dissapointed in their beer selection, there were the usual suspects, but nothing out of this world. Two of the guys got the beer sampler, which was their brews and then "custom" brews which were mixed beers. Would have liked to see a bigger selection. Tried one beer then switch to a cocktail. Our drinks took a long time to get. Food was great, we were all very happy. We got a pizza appetizer (delicious!) and I had the salmon oscar, which was cooked great and had great flavor. The service left alot to be desired. Our waiter would disappear for great lengths of time. Our drinks sat empty. When the bill came, he messed it up 3 times, charging couples for the wrong items or items they didn't even order. Not sure if the bad service was due to the fact it's new, or if the guy just had too many tables. I would consider going back, but not for the beer. Fun atmosphere, would want to try it for happy hour.
(3)Paul T.
OK food, I guess Expectations were too high. Mediocre beer.
(2)Alex M.
You know, I thought this place was pretty good. I had the bleu peppercorn burger, which was darn tasty. Cooked aaaalmost the way I liked.. compared to most places, it was as spot-on as it gets. Had the Bennie beer which was pretty okay.. nothing super special, but not bad. Service was great! I'll be back.
(4)Todd B.
We sat at the bar. Bar staff were great, attentive and fast. Even though the place was packed, our appetizer came to us in 5 minutes. The Asian glazed shrimp pack a little punch. We ordered them to avoid the heat of the buffalo option. It was a sweet heat that tasted good. Shortly after that was cleared, here came the food. The cheddar bacon burger had unmelted cheese on it, kind of a turn off. The burger had good flavor. The skinny fries were a bit disappointing and flavorless. The coleslaw with the ribs was a great flavor profile. The sauce on the ribs was good. They weren't as tender as some places but ok. I had the Bennie for the first time. Very flavorful beer. I liked it so much I had to have another. You definitely have to get there earlier or much later than the regular dinner crowd to find a seat. Luckily the outer side of the bar was wide open for us. Definitely going to be a repeat customer here.
(4)Emily E.
Went here for a business lunch on a Friday afternoon. Overall, my food was good but the experience left a little to be desired. As this is a new restaurant they might still be working out a few bugs. The biggest issue I had with the restaurant was getting to it. The entrance is not clearly marked. As it is located just west of the I-75 entrance ramp several members of our party accidentally got on the freeway thinking the on-ramp had a cut in to the restaurant. Everyone else had to loop around at least once on 16 mile to find the cut in. Even once on the correct drive it is not obvious how to get to the dedicated parking. The place was jammed at noon on Friday, which is a good sign. We waited about 15 minutes for a table, but didn't mind because we had not made reservations. The table was comfortable for our larger group and the service was very good. Our waitress did an excellent job. As for the food, it was good but nothing spectacular. Several members of the group got salads and were underwhelmed. I had the mussels appetizer which was tasty but had a few too many unopened shells for my liking. All in all, I would go back but will give the restaurant a month or so to calm down and work out the kinks.
(3)Andrew W.
very impressed. great food, service, and even better prices. the brewed beer was also exceptional, hope they can maintain the quality i experienced.
(4)Dean C.
This place is some sort of joke I think. It as if someone decided to decorate an Applebees to achieve an atmosphere that was cool in 1995. And the idea that it is a brewery!!!! Does anybody really care if it really was a brewery ? I mean why I want my black and tan made with your crappy versions of Guinness & Bass is beyond me. I see someone pointed our that they don't actually brew beer on location and that the beer is trucked in and stored in the casks you see. I'm pretty confident the food is cooked at CrappleBee's and trucked in too. I'l go 2 stars because our waitress was nice and tried pretty hard even though it took the bar 15 minutes to pour a 14 ounce "Pint". Truck must have been late.
(2)Jenn B.
High, high marks for customer service. Had lunch today with a friend, and unfortunately had a hair in my salad. They went over the too to make up for the service daux pas, the manager came over gave me beer (to go) and the waitress bought us an ice cream cookie for dessert. The rest of the meal was great, cheddar ale soup, bacon avocado and tomato grilled cheese.
(5)Alex K.
Great location. Great atmosphere. And I will stop there. Walking in, this place seems awesome! One of those places you can go in jeans and a t-shirt or dressed up. I went with a friend for dinner on a Thursday night. This place is really busy. They do allow call ahead seating, but to be honest it becomes pointless when tons of people call ahead. There were way too many hostesses and they all seemed to be getting confused. We were seated and promptly greeted by our waiter. We had barely gotten into the booth and he was at the table, kinda annoying. We ordered two "skinny" drinks and they took about 20 minutes to arrive at the table. The waiter didn't even seem concerned. It was like he was used to the drink orders taking forever. We noticed other tables eating bread and butter that was brought out to them, but we were never offered bread. We ordered our meals before our drinks even showed up at the table. We ordered: Chopped chicken salad and a tomato basil flatbread. The food did come out quickly, which was nice, considering the drinks too a very long time. The salad was super soggy and I am pretty sure there was 1.2 oz. of chicken in the entire salad. Never again will I get that. The flatbread again... was soggy. That seems to be a theme here. It wasn't crunchy at all. Neither of us finished our dinners, actually barely touched them. The server asked if we wanted our food boxed, and of course we declined. There wasn't any way that I would eat even soggier food again. He didn't offer dessert and when he brought the bill, we asked him if it was possible to split it, and he said no. Which is obviously not true, he was just lazy. I probably won't ever go back on my own, but will go kicking and screaming if a friend is desperate to go. One last thing: THE MUSIC IS SO LOUD. If you don't plan on using your voice for the next few days from screaming, then this is your place.
(1)Matt R.
Korean Tacos are a must-have. Slightly spicy beef with cucumbers and onion on a delicious tortilla. Linguini with asparagus, sun-dried tomatoes was also excellent. Beers are pretty good, though some are brewed "conservatively", ie, the IPA is not very hoppy (which I didn't mind) and the Lager is too light (almost water). I liked the Bock and also their blends or "Two-Pulls". Our group of 8 when on a Friday and service was pretty slow (seating, drinks, food), though we didn't mind since it was good company and we didn't have anywhere to go.
(4)Jamil T.
Third time's the charm. Upon my first visit last fall, I wasn't too impressed. The beer was subpar and that's a big no-no, especially for a brewery. I had the sampler of their lineup, and to say the least I switched to soda. The food was also disappointing to the point where I barely remember what we ordered. Though it was during happy hour so I'm guessing we stuck to the happy hour menu. Pretty sure we tried the flatbread. To be fair, the second time around I was getting over a pretty bad cold. Their lack of Chicken Noodle Soup on the menu during flu season definitely stagnated their status on my list. Went with my family over Xmas break because my brother insisted. My Mom fell in love with their Reuben sandwich plate, and still orders it to this day. My Popz and I got the Chicken & Asparagus Linguini. I was curious about fennel and needed the chicken broth. Let's just say bad move on my part. Also, was expecting the pine nuts to be grinded down much like the peanuts in pad thai. Not so much. Also wasn't too in love with the texture of the noodles. A bit soggy for my taste. Third time around the service was 10x better, we had a good rapport with our waitress, and I was definitely satisfied with her suggestion of the Cajun Pasta. Nice and spicy with peppers, good texture to the noodles, overall a top menu choice.
(3)Jennie E.
I was very disappointed by this restaurant. As a gluten free diner, I am always very excited when a new restaurant with gluten free options opens or an existing one adds this component or denotation to their menu. I was particularly excited when I saw this new brewery open in my area because those are my favorite types of restaurants and ecstatic when I looked on their website and saw "ask your server about which items can be made gluten free" on every page of the menu- jackpot! Or so I thought. Forgive me for those new to gluten free dining, but while I very much appreciate the effort and cost that goes into creating gluten free options, I am also already very well aware of what I can and can't eat. So when you boast a huge selection of gluten free options, I expect it to be more than the steak and one or two other meat dishes which I would assume are naturally GF, unless you use really low-quality food vendors. My friends and I planned for a few weeks to meet up there to try out their happy hour and see what it was all about. The happy hour, by the way, only runs from 3-6, and seriously who can actually leave work before 5 for a HH, and only offers their flatbreads as a food special- yes, nit-picky but still. Moving on... So once I got there I was all excited for their GF foodie options. Only to be met with a server that kind of understood what GF was, but yet still very eager to tell me the options which were their steaks (sans onion crisps), a grilled salmon entree and a mediterranean chicken dish- if I switched out the wild rice for plain white. Of a 6 page food menu, I was stunned. That's the type of "GF" menu of a restaurant unaware of how to prepare safe GF meals, not one that has "ask us about our GF selections" on every page of the menu. If you are a vegetarian gluten free eater forget it. I even directly questioned about their salads and he said, "no, I'm sorry, last time I checked with my chef those aren't GF either". Now I just want to ask what the heck kind of lettuce are you using that you can't even make a salad- a gluten free staple at restaurants - that I wouldn't be able to have one. My companions had mixed reviews, one had come with her husband for a date night on a Saturday and really enjoyed their experience and shared pizza. This happy hour, my three friends shared the tomato basil flatbread, which they said was decent, but I noticed the cheese wasn't even fully melted which seemed odd. We all tried the wide variety of cocktail specials, of particular interest to me was their skinny cocktail selection, as I try to watch my sugar intake as well. The skinnies weren't bad, but in my opinion if you are only having one or two go for the regular kind, the non-sugar mix they create the skinnies with tastes very fake sugary and kind of wrecks the flavor combos. My last nag, promise. Our waiter, was super attentive at the beginning and very nice, helpful and friendly but when he tried to up-sell us one of their fantastic-sounding desserts, he did it all wrong in my humble opinion. He approached the table by saying "since you are a group ladies, I thought you'd enjoy my telling you about one of our signature desserts..." and then went on to detail the yummy sounding caramel cookie crisp with ice cream and all the goods on top. My fellow HHers weren't interested so he moved on. I couldn't help but call out the fact that he started the whole up-sell by basically saying, "you know you girls, you really love your sweets..." come on dude, I was a waitress for more than 5 years, read your context clues and don't start the sale with a blatant sexist comment. We all ordered "skinny" cocktails, my friends (3 petite ladies) shared one flatbread and you made it pretty darn clear that I couldn't really eat anything there... so your supposed target audience was shot in the foot bro. Anyway, as this was a first time experience, I should hope that in the future this chain gets smarter about their up-sell training, gluten free dining options (or discontinues boasting that they have so many) and matches the fun, trendy environment it so nicely decorated itself to be. P.S. On your mug club card you advertise 10% food (not entrees) so it would seem any order of food appetizer, salad, dessert, etc. Should be included. As we learned this was not the case, might want to rename that "benefit" of being a card holder. P.P.S. - valet parking in a business center, seriously? You're in Troy, Mich., try again.
(1)Sam B.
Granite City is new to the Metro Detroit area. It has a really cool layout. It's located right off of Big Beaver, but be careful because parking is a little tricky. You must turn in before passing Granite City right around Ruth Criss. They had complimentary valet parking which is a nice perk even though I did not use it. We had a little bit of a wait, but it moved quickly. Our server was excellent from the beginning and knew all about the menu. They have bread upon request so be sure to ask for it! It was not bad. We got the Idaho nachos as an appetizer and it was huge! There was no way two people could all of that with entrees! It was good but didn't blow me away. I ordered the Korean Tacos as a few suggested on yelp but it was disappointing. It wasn't as good as I thought. I got a Caesar salad that was very good. My girlfriend got the buffalo chicken wrap which was a lot spicier than most. I liked it but she thought it was too hot. It was overpowering and covered the taste of the bleu cheese. Overall, the place was okay, but nothing stood out to make me come back. I would come back if friends wanted to or if I'm in the area but I wouldn't go out of my way.
(3)Heather S.
My fiance and I went for dinner here on Tuesday. There was a 15 minute wait, so we decided to sit at the bar. Brian, one of the bartenders, was awesome! Super nice and very attentive, considering the bar was packed! The PAMA Pomegranate mojito was delicious! The GC mojito was even better!! My dinner was disappointing. I tried the Spinach Artichoke Chicken sandwich. The bread for the sandwich was super greasy and very soggy. They put way too much butter on the bread when they grilled it. The chicken had fat all around the edges. I was very disappointed that they didn't at least trim the chicken before cooking and serving it. The garlic mashed potatoes were very dry. My fiance had the Korean Tacos - he LOVED them! I did try a bite of them and they were very tasty! The prices are reasonable.
(2)Betsy A.
I met a friend for dinner on a Wednesday night and was a little nervous because the reviews on Yelp seem to be hit or miss. I got more nervous when we were seated and told our server would be over and it took a little longer than it should have for her to come over. But once she did and started taking our food and drink orders the service was fine. It was pretty noisy when we walked in but were seated in a side section of the restaurant which was more quiet, which was perfect for an evening of catching up with an old friend. Their menu is pretty extensive and has something for everyone. Prices are a little high, but not outrageous. We started with the Asian Glazed Shrimp and it was lightly fried with a little spice. Some weird salad/coleslaw type thing came with it and that was gross, so skip that. I got the Honey Rosemary Steak Salad - holy crap it was amazing, it is basically the reason I wanted to write a review for this place. It was steak (cooked nicely), bleu cheese, balsamic tomato onion relish and fancy croutons on top of spring greens. It was huge and delicious and I was full before I felt like I made a dent in it. I took the leftovers home and was a little scared to have it for lunch the next day because leftover salads can be gross. I was pleasantly surprised that it was still pretty good the next day - my only complaint was how much dressing was on it (It must have all been at the bottom of the bowl at dinner) and obviously the croutons were mush. I even ate up the tomato and onion relish and I don't really like tomatoes or onions, but toss those with balsamic dressing and some bleu cheese, I will eat that all day. My friend got the Mediterranean Chicken and it had a similar tomato onion balsamic mixture with it and she also thought it was good, though she said the chicken was a little dry. Add a bottle of wine and a trio of dessert shooters ($5 - chocolate mousse, pumpkin something and key lime) to our meal and it was pretty good. I'll have to come back to try the beer. Other reviews mention this, but I feel I should also say it, you can't enter the parking lot from Big Beaver, you need to turn down the street just west of it, like you're going to Ruth's Chris. Also the restaurant has complimentary valet, but there is plenty of general parking around.
(4)Dan W.
Food was tasty for the most part, my shrimp had a very fishy taste though. Wait was very long. Was given a plate that had food residue on it, I sent it back. A few minutes later another waiter brought out the same exact plate. The manager was so embarrassed that he came over to the table to apologize several times.
(2)Greg C.
I've been here many times for lunch and in general, I'm happy with the food and beer . A tad pricey for some dishes, and the portions for the lunch salads are quite inconsistent. Service has always been good. It's a loud restaurant though. The noise level is high and sometimes bothers me.
(4)Sean M.
My initial review of Granite City is based on an early opening opportunity we had. A friends & family soft opening for the staff to get up to speed. As such we knew the service was going to be a bit slower and not everything may be perfect but, really, it was no slower than we'd like if we wanted to relax with friends for a meal vs. an establishment just wanting to flip tables. Overall we had an excellent evening. Of my wife and I I'm most excited about this pub as it's a brewery. I'm a huge gastro-pub fan and Granite City didn't disappoint in this aspect. Excellent atmosphere, very clean, comfortable bar layout and a patio too (section of bar opens to outside as well). Food was excellent and the beers were all solid representations of their styles. I had full servings of their IPA, Stout, and Bock with small tastes of their Wheat and Light Lager. The first 3 I wouldn't hesitate to order again, only having to choose based on my mood. The last two I'm not particulary fond of the styles in general but the light lager is one that I could see myself drinking on a hot summer day on the patio. My wife had a cucumber gimlet that she said was excellent as well. Menu is well varied without being overwhelming. Choices from pretzels w// cheese sauce to filet and london broil. From the appetizers to the sandwiches and entrees, everything was well executed with a nice upscale twist to it. Definitely not what most will think of when they think "brewery". We will absolutely return. I think most would be hard pressed to not find something they like here. Overall rating 4 stars. 4+ for the atmosphere, food, and service, maybe a 4- for the beer but only because I'm a giant beer snob and I have to think about their Michigan competition (Short's, Kuhnhenn, Big Rock, Dragonmead, Motor City Brewing, Atwater, etc). A well traveled Michigan beer fan may not rate them as their favorite but you owe yourself a stop here. An interesting short tour of the brewing side from the regional brewer shows them to be very passionate about the beer. They have some seasonals coming that I'm looking forward to helping me bump that beer factor and push my overall to a 5.
(4)Denis L.
Granite city opened awhile back just a few blocks from my house and I've been meaning to check it out since then, but my first opportunity was tonight. It's definitely a place I'll be coming back to. The service was great, the food was great, and the beer was the best I've ever had.
(5)Greg S.
Went with the family last night- VERY BUSY at 6pm on a Wednesday. About 15 min wait. While waiting, server came up to ask if we would like something from the bar- nice touch! Had the Two Lever which was pretty tasty! Northern Light is good also. Not an inexpensive place but you do get ample portions. I had the Prime Rib s/w (french dip) which was excellent. Wife had the shrimp tacos- yummy with a zing. Son had the Salmon dinner and liked. Great Service and manager checked in. Inside decor is great. Looks like could be a pickup joint for those 20 somethings later at night. ;-) Would have given 5 stars- but- VERY LOUD- they need to do something about sound suppression. All in all- we will be back. g
(4)Jasmine B.
This was the second time we've had dinner at Granite City and it confirmed there is nothing good about this resturant. The wait time is ridiculous, not sure why reservations are not allowed. Once seated we didn't see a waiter until 12 minutes later and his excuse was he was "dealing with a customer issue", not a good start. The food was boring, over salted and blane. We had the stuffed pork chops, too much salt and the sauce was nonexistent. The grilled chicken pasta with asparagus was so blane and boring I'm surprised they allowed it to leave the kitchen. Other than it just being the newest resturant in the area there is no other reason to go here. I give it 12 months before it closes. Oh and the beer.....average nothing worth taking home.
(1)Jim C.
This place is awesome. Great food and appetizers. We joined the mug club to get discounts on their beers, which are always amazing. They have several different mixtures of their beers that are also tasty and fun to play around with.
(5)Kristin E.
The service was really great. The atmosphere was really nice.... Every server was helping one another out and we never felt ignored. They also pass out samples of food when you are waiting for your table. the food was good, portions were big too. My only complaint was that one of the beer taps was not working. I will be coming back again.
(4)George M.
One of my all-time favorite places to eat, so this is going to be a long-ish review. Some days can be a hit or miss, service wise. I think this is the reason for some of the lower rated reviews. I've definitely had awesome meals but our waiter/waitress had ruined the experience by being absent-minded. However, they've definitely been improving in that department for the past year I've been patronizing here. Typically, I come in on days I know my favorite waitress (Tabitha) will be working. She's really great. I'd recommend you request her (she works dinner, not lunch.) Anyways, I love a lot of things about thing place. Lunch is awesome here, and it's cheap (about 10 bucks.) The Crispy Shrimp Taco Trio are fantastic. They have a spicy, Asian sauce that is perfect. French onion soup is also really awesome. Dinner is really where the place shines. Steaks are on par with the expensive steak house across the lot. Seriously, I love their new york strip steaks. Who ever makes them knows what they're doing. Caramelization of the steak is spot on, and the seasoning is perfect. They let the steak do the talking rather than hiding it behind an over excessive amount of seasoning like the chain "steak houses" do. Portions are great, as well as sides. They don't let those slip and are often just as tasty as the entree. Often I get asparagus with steak, and here it is just awesome. You get a hearty portion of 2 side dishes with the steak. I've had their filet before, and it's a little small for me but it's also really great if you're interested. I wouldn't say mind-blowing, but it's very good. Whether you want to spend a couple more bucks compared to the new york for a small piece of meat is up to you. I wouldn't, since I think the new york is a better piece of meat. Other really fantastic dishes they serve: Grilled Salmon Oscar. I've never been a fan of seafood but this dish is really, really great. Easily my second favorite dish after the new york. I've had all of their burgers except the turkey burger (can you call this a burger?). They're also really hearty and great. Big burgers, seriously. My favorite is the Bleu peppercorn. I love their onion strings, and thick, real bleu cheese. Chicken Marsala. This is a really good dish also. It's in a Marsala sauce that is great. When I first ordered this dish, it was initially way too salty. I sent it back and returned divine. Seriously, if something is way off or way too strong - it's not suppose to be. Ask for it fixed. People make mistakes, and they're more than willing to fix it for you. Things to avoid: Their version of a "Reuben". Maybe this is personal preference, but the Reuben is my favorite sandwich ever. I get upset when places try and invent their own 'version' of it and change it. It's a great, simple sandwich to begin with. Thousand island, sauerkraut, corn beef, Swiss. They add pastrami and coleslaw. NO. JUST NO. Long story short: foods awesome. Pricing wise, I think it's pretty fair for the quality. This isn't McDonalds. When you compare the prices here with other restaurants in the area, this is the cheapest place. The Melting Pot (which is across the street) can run you 50-70 dollars for only yourself. The two other steak houses right next to it are similarly priced to the Melting Pot. Comparatively, this place is cheap. Especially when you consider the quality of the food. Atmosphere is modern and cozy. During dinner it can get loud. Around 5pm is a good time to go if you're looking to avoid rush hour and loudness. You'll get better service when they're not frazzled, also. For lunch, 12pm. It gets loud at 1pm. Granite City offers a "mug club" membership. Only cost 10 dollars. If you come here often, it's worth it. You get 10% off your bill, a dollar off mugs. After almost every dinner, they email you asking how it was. They seem genuinely interested in your input. Conclusion? Give this place a chance or two if you get less than satisfactory service. It's worth it. I recommend this place to as many people that I can. When someone asks me what a good place to eat is, this is the first place I suggest.
(5)Harmonie P.
After reading the reviews on Yelp I was almost swayed away from this place. What a tragedy that would have been indeed! Was my first time, after hearing about it on Troy Patch and seeing some friends check in here, thought I would give it a try. I consider myself a "foodie" and this was one of the best meal experiences. From the Hungry Like a Wolf and Flying Monkey Drinks, to the Asian Shrimp and Spinach and Artichoke Dip appetizers to the Pecan Crusted Trout (which the finely chopped pecans were a perfect compliment to the nutty mild trout served over a bed of kale with bacon, tomatoes and onions flavors....was amazing) and the Flank Steak marinated in a southwest marinade and served with a pico sauce and a spicy green chile sauce, was a bit overcooked but that's why I ordered it medium but still was moist and had great flavors. We topped off the meal with a deep fried cookie (by far the best dessert I've ever had in my life). To pull the whole experience together we had Brandy providing great service and the manager Lee stopped in to check on us. No complaints here. I guess if you do have a complaint, let them know so they can improve the experience - don't go home, complain on Yelp and then eat there every day - we want this place to flourish. It's amazing! Rating on a scale of 1-10: 50!! A must!
(5)Niraj S.
Arrived with a party of 10. We were seated within 10 min which was impressive and a good start to the night. Things went downhill from there. All the glasses at the table felt gritty on the outside. We informed waitress,and she replaced all glasses at the table. After ordering, we sat and waited for 45 min for the food to arrive. We kept being told there was a issue with the computer, but in order to please us they brought us complimentary flat bread pizzas out while we waited for the food we ordered. I would have preferred the food we ordered. If you have time to serve me other food, how about bringing my food instead! Once we got the food, everything was ok tasting but not something I would have waited that long for. Manager came over and told us meal was on the house.he did the right thing and I appreciate the gesture, but after reading some similar reviews I don't think I would go back, as this type of service seems par for the course
(2)Wendy P.
Nice relaxing atmosphere. Food taste great and is priced accordingly. Beer is good but not over the top. They don't brew start to finish on site, bummer! Entering to park is tricky.
(4)Christopher E.
The food was amazing, flat bread pizza soo good. Get the mug club membership if you're a beer drinker, totally worth it.
(5)E R.
Food is always tasty but I have yet to get a burger cooked medium - it's always well done! Service is great.
(3)Tan F.
This place is awesome. I've only been here during happy hour where drinks are cheap and starters are half-off which is a great deal. Since their food proportions are pretty big I always go home with a food baby and pretty buzzed.
(5)Corey K.
It's definitely a chain restaurant. Nothing special and a little pricey considering the lack of creativity in the menu. My salmon was fine but nothing I'd crave or want again. It's busy because it's newer, not because the food or beer is great. The staff was friendly but not knowledgeable about their wine list.
(3)Renee Y.
I am not a fan of franchise but I make an exception when it comes to Granite. Good beer and pretty good food.. has an extensive menu so lots to choose from. Some of my fav's: flat-bread pizza for an appetizer (nice sharing size), sweet potato fries, & my favorite (the reason I keep going back) is the REUBEN SANDWICH (yummm!!)
(4)Marcus W.
Good beer, great burgers. Atmosphere is really nice.
(3)Nicholas J.
The food is to die for here. Granite city has the best burger and fries and they even make a pizza size chocolate chip cookie with ice cream And it just melts in your mouth and it also comes with ice cream with some caramel and it's so good it's so light and chewy and just so good im dying for another one.
(5)Coleen jones G.
I have been to Granite City 2 times and the service is always good. The waiters were nice and hard working. But this last time they lost our name when we checked in so our wait was long. They ran out of my favorite beer, wheat lager. How does a brewery run out of beer?? They also ran out of pizza bread and pretzel bites. I am going to believe that they were not prepared for the Christmas rush. So I am hoping they will be better prepared next year.
(4)ed n.
mothers day brunch was a hit. had a big family with me 11 adults and two kids in tow . one of employees helped bring plates back to the table. good service. friendly waitstaff. food was fantastic!!! i can't believe how great the staff was to us especially when we were suppose to go to recipes for mothers day brunch and found out the wait was over 1.5 hours. i called granite city and they were able to seat us within 10 minutes of arrival. not only did they make my day....they made mothers day the best!! thank you guys. i'm impressed because it happened the week you guys opened
(5)R B.
I finally got the chance to visit this new restaurant this week. It was nothing special. Great atmosphere, decent food, and 'ok' staff. Probably won't go back.
(2)Mark B.
New restaurants always give me the jitters but Granite started out well. I have been waited on by some exceptional servers and for me that is probably 80% of my dining experience.
(4)Kate M.
Just went to GC tonight. Had a great time and thought they did a great job especially since they just been open a week. When we arrived, they met us at the door to let us know it would be about 15-20 minutes. No problem as we headed to the bar to have a drink. Just after ordering, our pager went off. NICE. Love when it's quicker than expected. They were super patient with us as we closed our bar tab and then got seated. Our service was great. Very inventive yet not pushy. We started with the Idaho Nachos. One of their signature appetizers. They were great. Definitely something we would order again. I ended up ordering the Grilled Salmon Oscar and my boyfriend ordered the Pepper Bacon Tomato flatbread. Both were delicious and great portions. I have leftovers for tomorrow's lunch!! Overall this place is definitely worth a try. I think it's a great addition to this area and looks to be a promising new establishment.
(4)Elizabeth P.
Quite disappointed. I'm a local resident and also saw this place being built so I was eager to try 'the new brewery in town'. As many others have stated... getting in to their parking lot is a hassle. Even with call ahead seating, we waited 30 minutes for a table for 4 on a Saturday evening. Service was friendly but extremely slow to get drinks and we had to track down other servers for refills. I actually enjoyed their IPA; however I would not classify it as an IPA. It was far too smooth, not much hops to it. The spinach and artichoke appetizer was tasty, but I'm surprised to read so many compliments on their food. This was by far the most disappointing part of our meal. Three out of four of our tables entrees came out cold and tasteless. The monterrey chicken wrap was terrible to the point I had to order something else.... a pile of cold cheese mixed with some sour tasting lettuce and tasteless chicken, no thank you, and the 'fries' that came with it were cold - fries that remind me of steak and shake, the thin little stringy fries. No seasoning, limp and cold. I've eaten far better frozen fries at home. My replacement meal, the shrimp tacos were far better but that may have been because they actually had flavor to them (a lot of zing) and arrived hot. The broccoli was also cold and tasteless, and the chicken meals were nothing special. The only good review at our table was for their bacon cheddar burger. Atmosphere was loud. Decor was attractive. And ample TVs to watch the Tigers game. All in all, I don't see us returning any time soon. For this place being a chain, you would think they would have a better grip on producing quality meals so I'm not going to wait the 6 months and give it a second try.
(2)Ashley R.
My #1 favorite restaurant! Went there for the first time on my birthday and going again for my graduation! Excellent food with so many different choices and awesome customer service.
(5)Ren S.
I'm sort of annoyed at people's reviews here. A lot of people don't like the fact that they had to wait for a table (at dinnertime!) and said the flatbread was too flat? come on! i was here yesterday and our server was amazing (jen). we had the pepper bacon and tomato flat bread, a burger, french dip, asian salad, fettucini, french onion soup, beer sampler, and raspberry mojito ($5 on happy hour). i have no complaints at all besides the odd hostess who told me to look for my friend's table who had arrived a few minutes before instead of walking us to the table. i'm going here again tomorrow with a different group of friends and if it's a different experience i will write about it.
(5)Jo R.
Just got back from a meal at the Granite City Food & Brewery. The only good thing about this establishment was our server Craig who was very prompt and attentive. I received my beer in a glass that had 2 chips on the rim. There was a mix-up with our order. My husband ordered Korean tacos with "flour" tortillas and I ordered the "crispy" shrimp tacos. When we received our meals the tortillas were switched which made my "crispy" shrimp tacos soggy because they were in flour torillas. The last straw was when we ordered the key lime pie for dessert. My husband put his fork in the pie and there was a piece of rubber attached to the side of the pie. The manager came over offered her apologies and said that the rubber might have come off of a piece of machinery that makes the pie!! She then gave us a FREE piece of key lime pie. REALLY? Do you think we would want to eat a different piece of key lime pie after the explanation that it could have been a part of machinery that fell in it? I would not recommend this restaurant.
(1)Brittani C.
Meh. Would possibly return here for drinks because the ambience is cozy and sophisticated. But the food was mediocre at best. We had the Chicken and Asparagus Linguini, Adult Mac 'n' Cheese and Spinach and Artichoke dip. The spinach/artichoke dip arrived at our table lukewarm, and was cold in 3 minutes. The Linguini came to our table about 7 minutes after we ordered it, which concerned me at first, but I let it go. A few bites in, I could see why. The pasta was soggy, as if it was overcooked earlier that morning and sitting around all day in the kitchen until an order called for it. The Mac 'n' Cheese was pretty bland. Early Sunday afternoon, we were taken to our seat immediately, but our waitress Lisa didn't show up for about 7 or 8 minutes after we were seated. This was basically a foreshadow of the service to come. She was nowhere to be found after she took our order. Other waiters brought out our food (which isn't a problem in and of itself) but FOUR times we had to ask other staff to send our waitress over to our table. The manager stopped by to ask how things were, and we shared our displeasure with the service. All in all, a pretty poor experience for such a nice place.
(2)John B.
Its a nicer version of TGIFridays / Applebee's / Chotchkie's. Beer is decent. Don't understand the hype or why anyone would wait in line to eat here. Valet parking which makes it feel more full of itself. Felt like a good value i guess.
(2)Thomas H.
I joined their mug club. I earned enough rewards for a $10 coupon. It expired after 2 weeks. Of all the rewards programs I am in (a lot), this is the only one that has a time limit on your reward earnings. They need to re-think that.
(2)Kelly M.
Stopped here for lunch. The girl at the front didn't seem to know how to use the computer and took forever to seat us. When we finally got seated, the waiters seemed confused about which tables were theirs and we had 3 waiters trying to serve us. The food was slow coming out but everything was excellent. I would go back just for the cheddar ale soup. Everyone in our party enjoyed their meal from start to finish. Great food but be prepared to wait.
(3)Jewel H.
AMAZING experience! Great food and excellent service. I recommend it to everyone!
(5)Jeremy R.
Very average everything. OK Food. OK service. OK everything else. Worth checking out. Bigger inside than it looks outside. Valet available but I didn't think it was needed given the size of the lot.
(3)Kathryn M.
Granite city rocks!! Love the food beer and atmosphere! Not to mention the tip top service ;)
(5)Cheryl C.
This is a great place to drink beer. The food is pretty good but the service for dining is not as good as for drinks. Good place to meet friends after work.
(3)Tom G.
My wife and I ate here last night for our anniversary. I've got to say, it's the LOUDEST place we've ever eaten in. It just seems to me that Granite City is a bit too trendy, with mediocre food, service and prices. The only saving grace was the beer. I had a very nice IPA that had been brewed on premise. Overall, not impressed, and probably won't be back.
(2)Frank A.
Went here for drinks for my wife's birthday with a group of friends after being highly recommended by my ultra hip bro-in-law. Atmosphere is nice, kinda reminds me of kona grill though. We ordered a round of drinks which took about 15 minutes to get, after that we didn't see our waitress for another 25 minutes, the tigers were on and it was a Saturday night so I cut her some slack. When the tab came we were charged for drinks we didn't even order and when my wife asked the waitress about it she stormed off. In the end my bro-in-laws better half had to go over the order with the waitress at the register which took another 10 minutes which infuriated the birthday girl even more. After that incident we all decided to end the birthday celebration prematurely. Bad service can quickly ruin an evening as I'm sure a lot of you are aware of. LD
(2)Jeremy W.
Above average beers and great Asian Chicken Salad. They have a stout ice cream float which will cancel out your salad nicely
(4)Michele G.
I met some GF's here on a Friday night around 9:45p. It's only been open since May so I was anxious to try it and figured after a couple months they should have worked out most of the kinks. Our table ordered: Red wine Long island ice tea Modern Watermelon Martini* Pineapple Sunrise* BBQ flatbread pizza* Chopped salad with Chicken Deep Dish Chocolate Chip cookie with ice cream- large enough to feed the 3 of us and some PROs: Big shout out to Lindsey our server! Always had a smile on her face, very attentive, very knowledgable and answered all of our many questions!!! Happy hour 9-closing- Select martinis are $5*. Beer $2. $8 flatbread pizza. Drinks creative and yummy-good alcohol content. Festive atmosphere- several large get together or "night outs" also a good mix of couples and smaller parties CONs They opened the door for me but 3 hosts were at the front and not one of them greeted me or asked me if I was looking for my party The wood floor is VERY slippery. Can't do your cute walk in heels you could end up on your A$$. The chopped salad had to be sent back- it had a very bland tasting vinaigrette that just weighed down the sald and made the bacon soggy. I actually think it was also missing the chicken and the avocado- PRO- they had no problems with me sending it back and taking it off the bill I would definitely recommend GCFB for a nice evening out with friends or just a nice date night. The food was good, large menu selection, atmosphere was vibrant and lively but not too loud you can't have a conversation at your table. Lindsey our server was awesome the manager even stopped by after I returned the salad. He was cordial and willing to "make it right" Nice job GCFB I'll be back
(4)Phil H.
We went there on a Saturday night with 2 other couples, meeting around 7:30. The place was packed! While we waited the 90 minutes for a table, they came out with a few trays of flat bread pizza for the waiting crowd. Those were pretty good, though some complained that the crust was like a saltine. Beer: Not a big beer drinker...ordered a black and tan...seemed OK, but either the bartender couldn't pour it correctly (it was all mixed by the time he got done pouring it) or their beers didn't lend themselves to be a 'black and tan' kind of beer. Service: decent, not outstanding. But they were pretty busy. Our server seemed friendly enough, but maybe didn't come around as much as we wanted towards the end of the meal (we wanted more drinks and to clear off the table). Long wait at the bar though from the bartenders. Not just because they were busy, but seemed to take their time. Food: A bit disappointing...nothing spectacular. We all shared both kinds of shrimp appetizers...both really good. Large, fresh tasting shrimp with nice kick from the buffalo sauce and the Asian sauce. I ordered the Walleye and had the French Onion and Caesar salad along with the garlic mashed. The soup was pretty good, the salad had too much dressing, but the dressing was nice and garlicky. The Walleye came with a panko crust...but overall it was bland. No seasoning it seemed on the fish or in the bread crumbs (no special/tarter sauce with the fish). The mashed potatoes were heavy and thick instead of light and fluffy. My wife had the chicken pasta with the asparagus. Flavorful, but it seemed off. The pieces of chicken were cut too small, seemed hard to find in a mountain of pasta noodles. I do recommend the fresh baked chocolate chip cookie with the ice cream. Rich and delicious. The others in our party said food was just average. Overall...not a place where I'd come back and explore the menu, since the menu didn't seem 'daring' enough.
(2)Mike N.
Two reviews averaged into one score. 35 minute wait stated for a Saturday evening, not bad. Drinks and appetizer at bar. Great service at bar by Brian. Attentive, friendly, and gave a suggestion to try the Asian Shrimp app which tasted great, just the right amount of spiciness. This part of our experience gets FIVE STARS!!! Table, service, meal for dinner get ONE STAR. Table in fireplace area where it was hot...after ten minutes the gas fireplace was turned down. Large party in the room made it crowded and as my seat was on the aisle, I was constantly bumped even after trying to move the table and my chair out of the way. Service was slow and only concern was to bring me another beer which I answered that I did not want another three times. Food brought to wrong table, then brought to us. Other party had a big chuckle turning away our dinner. Salmon Oscar overcooked to the point of burnt taste, walleye was not lightly breaded but over breaded and very crispy, also overcooked. Mash potatoes were not even warm and the cole slaw was the best part of the dish. Manager came to ask about meal (shortly after next table had complaints) and we expressed our thoughts, bad table, bad food. He apologized and meekly asked if a new salmon could be brought. We declined as we were at the point of eat something and get out of here. The waitress had three separate opportunities to remove our finished plates and did not even after offering dessert, bringing the check, and returning the check with my credit card. She walked away empty handed apparently cleaning the table must not be a part of the job description. One meal was taken off the bill to make up for things. I guess we will stay at the bar and have appetizers from now on....
(3)Harold J.
We went there for an event with a group of 15 people. The food was ok, not great but on par with places like Champps in the same price point. The servers were average and the restroom was clean. The one and only reason I gave them 1 star is the granite tile floor. BEWARE the floor is very slippery and it's a liability for them to have a floor so slippery. It was covered in a layer of food and grease from the servers entering the kitchen. Almost like walking on ice. They are totally going to get sued by someone one day it was so bad.
(1)M T.
Northern Light beer was very good, as was the food. Service was excellent, too. Very nice atmosphere.
(5)Cecilia K.
yum! great happy hour specials. nice ambience. inexpensive. big portions. 'skinny' drink options that still taste fabulous (i recommend 'hungry like a wolf').
(4)Bonnie W.
My husband couldn't have put it better...the good food only goes so far. The food was great, the atmosphere was pretty good but the service was awful. It took almost half an hour for us to get someone to come get drink/appetizer orders. There was a group of 8 of us and the bills were wrong, the orders were brought out wrong, and we had to wait just to track someone down to get drink refills. The food however was awesome but based on the service, I don't see myself ever going back.
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