Granite City Food & Brewery

Granite City Food and Brewery is a good dining option if you’d like a nice «chain-​like» casual restaurant with nice ambiance, and a large variety on the menu. It’s a good place for groups and the bar has a lot of TVs if you want to watch a game. I’ve been here twice and my last time was this past Saturday for lunch. My waiter was really kind and efficient and I got my food quickly which was nice. He offered to make me a strawberry iced tea although it was not on the menu which was really nice. I ordered the ¼ pound cheeseburger from the lunch menu and it was ok, nothing to write home about. The first time I came here was over a year ago for happy hour and I don’t even remember what I ate but I remember not being too impressed with the service. This time around was much better.

Average –my only take away is average. If I’m in the area and want a beer, I’d probably stop in. Otherwise, this place is off of my list. Too many options in the area (Gooble Stop, Ocha, etc) to return for average.

Stopped by on a whim, and we were extremely happy with the service and the food. The portions were HUGE, and the food was fresh. There were a lot of options to choose from, and even some healthy choices. We will be stopping by again.

The beers were pretty good, at least the IPA. But the mac and cheese was penne and what tasted like Cajun alfredo sauce, and the Bloody Mary I had was horrible — especially the fixin’s that came in it.

A little background: I come from Dallas where sports bars are everywhere and run the gamut from near-​dive to high end. It’s been a real struggle to find sports bars in Saint Louis that have good menus, good food, and friendly service. (In fact, we have found generally that customer service in Saint Louis restaurants is well below par of any other city we have lived in). We finally found the trifecta in Granite City last night. Kevin our server was friendly, helpful, and paced the service perfectly. The menu had a nice variety of choices (although more vegetarian options would have been nice). The ambience was great — relaxed, friendly, conducive to either watching the game and/​or just regular dinner conversation.
The price point was on the higher side for a casual restaurant but worth it — the portions were generous and the food pretty good. My husband had the ribs which were tender and tasty (apparently the BBQ sauce is house-​made) and came with a big side of fries. I had the chicken sandwich: again, tasty and generously sized. The bread it came on was not quite artisan quality but close. The side of coleslaw was balanced in creaminess and acidity.
We will definitely be returning and look forward to it!

I would love to give this place more stars. Food is usually wonderful as are the drinks. Their specialty beers are fantastic and not very expensive. Their service however is awful. I have not been given a drink on any of my four visits within ten minutes. Not even water. Today it literally took 15 min to receive a beverage. I’ll be back for the food and drinks but maybe sitting at the bar is a better idea…

They remodeled the bar for more conducive sports viewing. Lots of tvs. Good atmosphere. Great food.

The restaurant is located in a shopping mall so that makes parking much easier. Very nice décor and appearance, and there are many tvs at the bar and around the restaurant. Our server was great and very enthusiastic.
The food was good. We ordered several appetizers (artichoke dip, breadsticks, and the waffle fries) which were good except the breadsticks were on the saltier side and lacked flavor.
I had the Cajun pasta which was super yummy and everyone enjoyed their dishes as well.

This place was packed for lunch. People were scurrying to the door to try to get in front of each other. The reason — there was a wait. But if you sat in the bar area, there wasn’t.
I ordered the fourth pound burger well done. Choices with it were fries, kettle chips or slaw. My burger was delicious. I’m thinking their other food was good because of the crowd. Service was very good.
Yes, I would definitely come back.

Great atmosphere for dinner. The Asian Shrimp appetizer is phenomenal (kind of expensive tho).
My favorite items have been the adult bock mac and cheese and the chicken alfredo, however as of late, both dishes have lost their flavor. Very inconsistent taste with each visit.

Three friends and I went for a bite at Granite City Food & Brewery last night. I’d heard of it. Two of the party had been there before. It looked promising, and while the experience was not disasterious, it was disappointing. My veggie friends, you can order around the meat at Granite City, but it may not be worth it.
The place: Very large and open. Minimalistic but rich. Our booth was huge. We could have fit 6 or possibly 8 people if pressed. I liked that I could put my purse right next to me.
The food: Poor selection for vegetarians. I was hoping the beer cheese soup didn’t have chicken stock, but it does. So does the cheese sauce, so pretzels were out. No cheese sticks on the menu. Flatbreads were recommended, but I’m not a fan. So were salads. I opted for the mac and cheese sans chicken. It was pretty good, but at about $ 13.50, I felt I should have been getting more, or that they might have taken off a couple of bucks for the chicken I saved.
The beverage: I had the Flying Monkey. It was good and fruity, but it was weak. I’d prefer to go to during happy hour when drinks might be a little less.
The service: Good. We got what we requested in a timely manner and were checked on regularly but not so often that we felt they wanted the table. The server knew that the cheeses had chicken stock, which is more than I can say for most employees at other restaurants.
I had a 2 star experience, but everyone else in the group was a meat eater and seemed to have eaten well, so I’m giving it 3 stars. I don’t see myself going back to Granite City Food & Brewery for anything except happy hour because there is so little I can eat there. I’ll go to Schlafly for a good beer cheese without the chicken.

Public Service Announcment…
The floor is like an ice rink, be prepared to SLIDE to your table. I had on wedge sandals, which I wear all the time without issue, and almost fell twice! This is not good when you have people getting up and down walking to a food line. Watch your step.
In my opinion this is an over priced chain. Name changes don’t help «GC» aka Granite City Food & Brewery at all. People don’t know where this restaurant is located due to its name. Coupons on Facebook help offset the high prices. I don’t mind paying for quality… however nothing I tasted was of high quality. In fact the waitress suggested we try the «famous» cinnamon rolls… they were not fresh. In my estimation they were frozen and not made in house.
The same waitress when describing the brunch to our table of four, told us that «there may be some leftover soup on the buffet… but she was not sure»??? Ummm… gross. Thanks for admitting to the food not being cooked fresh.
Drink refills were not made in a timely manner. We had to ask for the check multiple times. Maybe rather than four hostesses on staff, they should have two hostesses and more wait staff.

So, to preface this I’m just going to say it was a bad day. Going in my girlfriend and I were just looking for a nice place, a few drinks, and hopefully some good food. This isn’t your typical bar look as it’s clear they’re trying to project a modern, family-​friendly feel. That might turn some people off about a brewery, but I enjoyed it.
They have a pretty solid beer selection, and a beer flight to try all their signatures. I was happy paying $ 5 to try their six signature varieties and I ended up with ten beers! I picked out my favorite and got a full-​sized brew, my girlfriend a white sangria, and off to the menu!
I had a prime rib sandwich and french onion soup, both very good. She had salmon and a house salad which she enjoyed. We also had desserts (crème bru le and fudge brownie) that were ok.
The food/​beer alone I would say warranted three-​three ½ stars. What set it up for a four star experience was Jason. He was our waiter, and on top of being incredibly knowledgeable about the beer, he was super positive and fun. Great attitude, great worker, and he helped make this a great experience.
Bottome line, this place is worth a shot. They have a good selection and good food in a relaxed setting. Just the kind of place you’re looking to unwind after a long day!

On a recent visit to St. Louis, we were looking for a brew pub type of place to eat that wasn’t too far from where we were staying. When we saw Granite City Brewery pop up, that sounded perfect. Since Granite City, Illinois is just across the river from St. Louis, we assumed that was where the name came from. We didn’t realize until we got there that it was a chain restaurant. When we walked in and sat down, the first thing we noticed was that we really liked the layout of the restaurant. The space was used well. Even though we were sitting at a 4-​top table in the middle, it didn’t feel cramped. We decided it was because the tables were arranged in a diagonal, corner to corner. It really helped it feel open.
First things first, we settled on a beer flight for the hubs and a water for me. All of the beers were really good. I especially liked the double IPA — but then I am a huge fan of a good hoppy IPA.
I had been craving a pizza for days, so I chose the Maple Pepper Bacon and Tomato Flatbread Pizza and the hubs chose The Fish Taco Trio.
My flatbread pizza was fantastic! I ate it all except for two tiny pieces I allowed the hubs to eat. It was perfectly crispy and the maple pepper bacon was fantastic. The fresh basil on top added just the right amount of pop to it. The hubs said his tacos were good and he especially liked the black bean and corn side dish. He had his topped with avocado and they were very generous with it!
Overall, we loved everything from the atmosphere, the beers and the food! Will definitely go back when we visit St. Louis again, or even better head up to the one in Franklin, TN.

Depending on whats more important to you: Service or food. this review is both good and not so good…
The not so good:
Our party of 4 arrived Sat. 4−18−15 around 1:30…Not too busy… we were seated right away… a server who had the table next to us visited their table 3 to 4 times, walked right by and never even acknowledged us. it almost seemed as if he was avoiding us… we called him over a few times, since he was serving the booth right next to us, but we were thinking he must have been deaf and couldn’t hear the 3 times we called him and waved him over as he walked right by… none of us knew sign language.

Eventually a server who had walked in, walked by and we asked him, Does he know WHO is supposed to be our server. He said he had JUST walked in but will get our drink orders right away and ask who its supposed to be. He brings out the drinks in less than 2 minutes and tells us its so and so…(K) All of a sudden to our surprise its the guy from the booth right next to us… Really???
Have you ever just not liked somebody right away? This is how 3 of the 4 of us felt about this guy… he looked out the window as we talked to him… and he answered us looking out the window… Made me feel super special…
FAST forwarding to the GOOD…
I know you’d think a burger is a burger BUT these burgers are DELISH!!! I don’t know what it is but they are so good… I don’t normally order burgers out but they are super good! 3 of us got the burger and the 4^th got a chicken wrap… the wrap could have fed us ALL… Burgers are great, cole slaw is the creamy kind. Also delish!!!
I do love the food there but just wished I had gotten a different server… would have made for a much better review. The parents love to go there also, so the next time Ill make sure we get a different server.
Thanks for the great food and interesting experience…

We’ve since been here two more times. We brought our friend and her hubs and kids for her bday and then another couple for double date night. Both times we were once again amazed at the food & service. The third time we sat at the bar while waiting for a table and the bar tender was great. Our drinks were amazing! I am one to rarely take home food, but I do from here and they are ALWAYS devoured! Everyone loved the food and you now have 10 more people who love it!

This place was actually pretty good. It’s a part of a small shopping area in Creve Couer (I believe there was a Dierberg’s on the same area) and it’s fairly easy to find. When I came to try this place out, it wasn’t as busy even though the traffic was horrendous. The staff were very friendly and accommodating and the food was good. I ordered their Grilled chicken and asparagus linguini and I liked it a lot. It had a rather complex flavor and to be honest, I have never had asparagus mixed with my pasta but it gave it a robust flavor that was unlike anything I have ever had before. The dish had chicken, prosciutto ham, garlic, asparagus, oregano, onions, sun-​dried tomatoes, fennel, linguini, and basil. I was a little worried that the prosciutto would overpower the rest of the ingredients but surprisingly, the flavor was complimentary to the rest of the ingredients and the sauce was superb! I am not sure what they used for the sauce but it was delicious. To end the meal, I tried their chocolate cake and wow! It might be because I have not had chocolate cakes or any sweets since June of 2014 but it was sinful and delicious!
I am not a big beer fan (just because I haven’t gotten used to the taste and now, I don’t think I would venture that path what with the carbs and total calories and all) but if that is what you are into, they have some interesting microbrew selection! If I was ever into beer, I would have tried one or maybe two! In fact, I was somewhat tempted but… maybe another time. I did order their mojito and it was quite refreshing!
Overall, I liked the service, the food, and the drinks. I will definitely be back and I do recommend that you try this place out.

Very chain restaurant. Everything average and appeals to the masses. Used the same cheese sauce everywhere from soup to apps. Pizza crust precooked. Nothing was hot but rather warm. Service was average too. Beers were average or below too.
Very busy so this must be what folks like

I mostly go for brunch and bottomless mimosas, with an occasional dinner or late night happy hour. On the whole GC averages out to average. Some of the dishes are pretty good, but priced a bit high overall, which raises the bar. (The more they charge, the better it had be)
The brunch buffet is generally a good value, especially if you bring an appetite. The soups are good, though typically leftovers from their soups of the day from earlier in the week. The fruits are usually not good quality or flavor, even when in season.
Service can be hit or miss. Some of the servers and bartenders who have been around awhile tend to provide better service and some greet me when I come in and remember my preferences.
The beers are decent. I usually order the Batch 1000, an IPA, or a Blarney, which is a blend of their bock and stout.
Happy hour provides some good and reasonably priced drinks, appetizers and flat bread pizza specials.

Went on a Monday evening around 6, at first feeling relieved that service may be OK since we got a table with no wait, but that was a mistake. Took nearly 2 hours to dine and be able to leave, which wasn’t our plan to do so. We played through 1.5 games of Words With Friends during the whole ordeal. Always love when I go to a place with slow service for 98% of the event, then when it comes time to pay there’s a sub 30 second turn around time between handing my card and the server reappearing with the slip to sign.
Part of the issue was that my wife’s order was apparently taken by another server, so we had to wait on them to make another, while I’m fairly certain my shrimp tacos sat under heat for the interim, as they were no longer crispy, but that also could have been the fact that they were WAY over sauced. Fried food covered in sauce and left to sit just dissolves into a soft, oily texture-​the antithesis of why one orders fried food. Also, the sauce was assertively spiced enough that with the amount covering the tacos, you could taste little else. I really wanted to send them back, but was starving at this point, and I knew in my gut that it’d add another half hour at least to our stay and we needed to get home to feed the also starving pets. Not much of any concern or apology was given about it either-​pretty much «Yea…you’re gonna have to wait longer on your food. Kthxbye».
We did appreciate the samplings offered of their house beers, though I personally wasn’t floored by any in particular. The other drinks we ordered were good and average priced for the area ($ 8-​$ 11), which is the sole reason for 2 vs 1 star. Not sure if a happy hour exists or not.
Oh, and your $ 30 beer bottle thing has a typo in the government warning. Good catch there.