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I took clients here to eat dinner and drinks a couple of nights ago (Wednesday). I love the look and feel of this Granite City, as apposed to the GC in Eagan. The Maple Grove GC has a completely different layout, with lots of intimate nooks and booths, that make the feel of the place so much better than the Eagan GC. Our waitress was a seasoned veteran, and she was wonderful! Very efficient, very attentive (but not overly so), and served us perfectly. Beers and drinks were just fine, and nicely priced. That being said, I'm giving this particular review a 4-star because I had the GC special of the night - the all-you-can-eat pasta special (see my photos for nightly specials). Well, my chicken and asparagus linguine pasta was too oily; and mostly cold when it arrived! I mean, it was swimming in olive oil, or vegetable oil. I had to literally let it drain off the pasta before I ate it. And it was mostly cold too. I did eat it all, then tried the cajun pasta that was "better". There wasn't more than 2 pieces of sausage in it, though, but it was hot and not dripping in oil. The all you can eat deal comes with a simple salad (mostly iceberg lettuce) and a piece of french bread (I didn't eat that). They also offer a happy hour each night (3 - 6 pm), offering discounts on select apps and drinks. See my photos. Otherwise, the waitress was awesome, and I do love the interior of this GC, hence the 4-star. Reservations are suggested, and there is a large parking lot. Masks are requested, per the instructions on the door. There's a wonderful outdoor patio (obviously didn't sit outside in Jan in MN!).
Miku Fan USAMiku Fan USA
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August 6, 2020 Benjamin A+ server/Bartender. AsIan Shrimp Appetizer, Delicious! Friday Fish Fry, Excellent! June 28, 2019 Jennifer, spot on server. Generous portions of Shrimp in the pasta, excellent! Wedge salad, excellent! Crispy Brussel Sprouts, good. January 23, 2019 Our beautiful, friendly, attentive and excellent server, Lauren, made a very enjoyable atmosphere to have our lunch. 4 star rating. One hiccup; I ordered beef ribs off the menu. The server came back from the kitchen and informed us, Granite City ran out and the beef ribs were being taken off the menu. June 25, 2018 We sat in the bar area center booth. Good thing there was only 2 of us sitting. If you like sitting in a hole or up on lump, this is the booth to ask for. Great service from the bar tender. The chicken & shrimp linguine were excellent. June 25. 2017 I've been a Granite City Mug Club member since 2009. We stop in to have lunch around 1:00PM on a Wednesday. Not Busy. We sat at booth in the bar area. Comfortable but one side at the booth, (94/1), had more room leg room to sit. The only nitro-pours Granite City has is the Stout beer. I ordered the Broad Axe Stout, (dark stout with a hint of chocolate and coffee). For a nitro beer the taste was not strong but it still had a smooth taste. We ordered off the lunch combo menu , ( BBQ Chicken Flatbread/Caesar Salad and Chicken Mac & Cheese/Asian chicken salad). The meals came out hot and the salads were fresh. For our taste we would ordered less red onion on the Flatbread and Asian Salad. Our server, Jenson, was very attentive.
K. L.K. L.
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The food was really great, but I was disappointed with the avocado toast. I visited this restaurant with my family to get a delicious breakfast. Immediately I was greeted with a clean, organized, and beautiful scenery. The restaurant had pleasant music playing, but no live entertainment. There were many places to sit such as inside, outside, sun room, or at the bar, but we were estimated a 20 minute wait. It seemed as if they were short staffed so the wait made sense. We waited around 7 minutes until we were seated. They have a wide variety of food and drinks to choose from since it doubles as a brewery for the adults, but I chose the banana pancakes, avocado toast, and raspberry lemonade. The banana pancakes were extremely high quality and lived up to my expectations, but the avocado toast was very bland. For $12 I feel it should have been seasoned and more flavorful. Although I was underwhelmed by the avocado toast the banana pancakes did not disappoint. They were very fluffy with a thin crispy outside layer, and the bananas were fresh. The sweet, tasty lemonade provided a refreshing taste. Overall the restaurant had fair service, and the booth we sat at was freshly sanitized. There are no complaints in regards to the upkeep of the restaurant, for the bathrooms were clean as well. If you or someone you know is thinking about trying this restaurant I would definitely recommend it, but if you want to eat breakfast I would suggest not getting the avocado toast as it is very flavorless and you could make it easily in the comfort of your own home.
Aubree SellnerAubree Sellner
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We had an awesome time at Granite City for a New Year’s Eve dinner!! We all agreed that the whole experience was a 10/10 except for the reservation wait time, and the to-go order. We placed a reservation 3 days in advance, and when we arrived on time for our reservation, we had to wait an additional 15 minutes. This was understandable since it was a very busy night. I got the buffalo mac and cheese and it was AMAZING. The chicken was crispy and perfectly seasoned, and the mix of cheese, buffalo, and toppings was incredible. My girlfriend got the prime rib sandwich and loved it!! We split the chicken tenders and fries as an appetizer and the sauce it came with was wonderful. Even just the seasoning on the tenders and fries made them amazing even without the sauce! We then got the chocolate cake (pictured) to split amongst the 5 of us, which was extremely decedent and the perfect amount of sweet (not too intense or sickeningly sweet). We placed an order to go of an impossible burger with fries, and when we got home, we found out that there were no fries. That was a bummer, but overall, it was a great experience!
Avery ChatfieldAvery Chatfield
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We came in for lunch at around 1pm, so after the lunch rush. We were greeted by the hostess, and got a table. We were told that our server is a trainee (which we didn't mind, as you have to learn some time--and we weren't in a rush). Although he seemed like a nice guy (I forget his name, as it was a couple of months ago), he wasn't too friendly. But nonetheless, we wanted to encourage him and for the most part, he did a good job. However, after we paid and were leaving, he ignored us and didn't acknowledge us on our way out--neither did anyone else. We ordered four things: (1) the Big Show Burger, (2) Chicken Linguine, (3) Marguerita Pizza, and (4) Mango Habanero wings. The burger was dry, and the cole slaw had texture, but was very bland and disappointing. The linguine was overcooked, and so it was difficult to eat. For the pizza, the balsamic reduction overpowered everything, and there were hardly any tomatoes. The wings were very good however. Overall, we were disappointed with the food and the service towards the end of our dining experience. I don't think we will be coming back any time soon.
Charles KimCharles Kim
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Always love granite city, especially the beer and the food. The night was extra special. We had a new associate training and it was wonderful.
Tom DuffyTom Duffy
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Casual chain eatery with an American comfort-food menu plus craft beers brewed on-site.
attractions: The Shoppes at Arbor Lakes, Costco Wholesale, The Fountains At Arbor Lakes, Nails & Spa on Main, LUXER NAILS LOUNGE, Wedding Day Diamonds, Mattress Firm Maple Grove II, La-Z-Boy Home Furnishings & Décor, Ulta Beauty, HomeGoods, restaurants: Crumbl - Maple Grove, Dave & Buster's Maple Grove, Malone's Bar & Grill, Rodizio Grill Brazilian Steakhouse Maple Grove, Biaggi's, Pittsburgh Blue Steakhouse, Portillo's Maple Grove, Nadia Cakes, Redstone American Grill, CRAVE American Kitchen & Sushi Bar (The Shoppes at Arbor Lakes - Maple Grove)
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