Grid Iron Ale House & Grille — Restaurant in Warwick

Not quite a dive bar, yet not exactly up to traditional pub standards, the Grid Iron (yes, they appear to be football forward) Ale House & Grille (hmm... the GIAHAG... kind of an unfortunate acronym... who's Gia? and why is she a hag?) seems to appeal to a more blue-collar crowd, and Ahem, the various college dippos that persist on defacing bathrooms for some incomprehensible reason. Despite all that, I found my Bacon & Onion Jam Burger to be cooked to my specifications and delivered in a timely manner. It, and the fries and pickle spear sides were very tasty. The beer menu, however, was the star of the show. 30 plus beers on tap, including over a dozen bottled brews, leaves a beer aficionado in barley & hop heaven. Also featured are many local brews from New England and highlighted RI breweries on tap. Most expensive beer I saw was well under $7, though alcohol % and size may vary. I did not see a flight option on the menu, and although they don't offer the option, you CAN request a sample. Menu leans towards a comprehensive selection of appetizers, burgers, sandwiches, wings, and pizza, though no actual entrees are offered. Daily specials are offered, like Cheese or Roni & Cheese Pizzas for $5 on Mon.(pretty damn good, too!) Readily accessible on the west side of Post Road (Rte.1), just south of Lincoln Avenue (where Cumby's is). Easy access to Interstates I-95 & I-295 via Rte.37 and...

Been going to this bar for years. Just started going back recently.

We were complete strangers to the place in a sense however Was immediately welcomed as if we were the only people there and the place was shoulder to shoulder. We felt as if we were the most important customers in the bar by both the bar staff and kitchen staff. Shout out to Gary! FOR REAL!!! Food, service, respect PERIOD!! Guy treated us like royalty!!! Came out from kitchen to conversate and make sure e enjoyed everything. Bar staff also. With how busy it was. We never for a second felt un noticed. Actually didn’t wait for a single order or request. Staff was on point!!! Went out of our way to go back the following night because of it.

It was truly a pleasure. My girl got a little tipsy and was not feeling well towards the end of the night and again the staff went out of their way to accommodate us. Above and beyond!! Haven’t been to an establishment in RI like this ever!!!

This is how a restaurant bar should be ran. We will be coming back and we will be bringing friends and family. You all should meet us there!! Gary you’re a rock star!! Thank you for the service, food and conversation. If nothing else. We would be coming back solely because of him.

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There are a lot of places to get a drink and some pub food but there is only one Gridiron. And there is only one Nick, Mike and Nikki. I usually get there at the “changing of the guards” aka when their shifts change. Normally , this would be a time when nobody pays attention to you. Service goes from “attentive , I want a good tip” to “I want to leave, I hope you pay soon”. It’s a “rare gem” of scene to see 3 bartenders (they make $3/hr) enjoy each others company and crack jokes and make you feel like family. Everyone with their own detailed role they play, Nikki brings the jokes, Nick the “charm” and Mike works. It’s never bad to be the “worker bee”. He’s the only one I would trust to babysit my kids. After the experience you will have at the bar, who cares what the food tastes like, am I right? It’s always good, consistent, they actually season the food and if you haven’t tried the “hawwhippititehip” wing dry rub/sauce , your only disappointing yourself. Come for one , leave after 9 with a full bellow and a months worth of smiles. If they had an option for 7⭐️, I would give it. Enter a boy,...