Granite City Food & Brewery - Cedar Rapids

Name: Granite City Food & Brewery - Cedar Rapids
Address: 4755 1st Ave SE, Cedar Rapids, IA, United States, 52402
Telephone: (319) 395-7500
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.4

4.4

270 Reviews

$30 and under

American

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With its warm, inviting and modern design, Granite City Food & Brewery’s expansive interior features a spacious and comfortable dining room, four-sided modern, full-service bar, as well as an outdoor patio. The on-site brewery, with award-winning hand crafted micro-brews, is visible from the main dining and bar areas. The restaurant also showcases an open kitchen featuring chef developed, handcrafted made-from-scratch cuisine, including innovative signature entrees, flatbreads and more.

Granite City Food & Brewery’s signature brews, which are made on-site, include The Duke (Pale Ale), The Bennie (Bock), The Northern (American Style Light Lager) and The Stout. Seasonal brews are featured throughout the year.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Nov 29, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 2 times today

Experiences are available.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American, Brewery
Hours of operation
Brunch Sun 9:00 am–2:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–4:00 pm Sun 1:00 pm–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 2:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(319) 395-7500
Website
http://www.gcfb.net/index.cfm
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Brian Thomas

Location
4755 1st Ave SE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
Neighborhood
Cedar Rapids
Parking details
Public Lot
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wine

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Experiences

Holiday Lawless Brunch
$24.99 per person
Multiple dates available
An elevated version of our classic Lawless Brunch! Enjoy traditional favorites such as Fresh-Baked Jumbo Caramel Rolls, Reggiano Hash Browns, and fresh fruit, plus premium special features such as Turkey Strata, Chicken Limone, and Carved Pork Loin.
New Years Eve Lawless Brunch
$24.99 per person
Multiple dates available
An elevated version of our classic Lawless Brunch! Enjoy traditional favorites such as Fresh-Baked Jumbo Caramel Rolls, Reggiano Hash Browns, and fresh fruit, plus premium special features such as Italian Strata, Pineapple Chicken, and Salmon.

What 270 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.4

4.4 based on recent ratings

4.3Food
4.7Service
4.3Ambience
4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Iowa
Great for brunch
Iowa
Good for groups

270 Reviews

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TomF
Atlanta Metro
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
overall3food3service4ambience4
Thanksgiving buffet, love GC but have to say this was not one of their better efforts
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RobertS
Des Moines
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food was delicious and the service was excellent.
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GlennP
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on October 22, 2023
overall4food5service5ambience4
It was my first time at Granite City, and I enjoyed the overall experience. The burger I had was good but the blue cheese dressing was runny and messy. The Cole slaw was just meh. I really liked the IPA I had, and the server was attentive and very nice. Food and appetizer came quick. Overall, a good experience.
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Katie
Pittsburgh
3 reviews
2.0
3 reviews
Dined on October 1, 2023
overall2food1service3ambience4
We come to granite city often. I was shocked by the way things were yesterday. We decided to do brunch here for my birthday. Pay $20 a person is a good deal for the food offered, but yesterday it was not. Everything that was out was dry, most of the trays were almost empty, and nothing was being brought out. Im guessing it was an off day but this was pretty disappointing.
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EdieS
Des Moines
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on September 20, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Lovely long lunch with family members. great service!!
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JasperJ
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 16, 2023
overall5food4service5ambience5
Waitress was amazing, service was amazing, overall vide was just awesome
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Stacy
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 5, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Everything was great but I think what made it excellent was having Blake as our server. He was amazing. There were six of us with three kids age 10-13. He was always making sure everyone had a full drink, interacted with the kids and was just overall extremely friendly and personable. I think that’s the best service I’ve received at a restaurant ever.
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MaryB
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on September 3, 2023
overall3food2service3ambience4
Over cooked sausages and no pancakes. Didn’t get coffee when needed.
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Mary
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 20, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The very best brunch around in my opinion! Always a special treat!
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Hanna
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 5, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
I loved the grilled salmon and the chocolate cake!
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JakeL
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 21, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Awesome good, awesome service, awesome menu and drink options, we will definitely be back.
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BarbW
Kansas City
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on June 10, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The French onion soup was so so good . And the small ceasar salad just hit the spot .
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EdieS
Des Moines
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on May 14, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
We shared Idaho Nachos, wings and fish tacos. All delicious. Also had excellent service.
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NikkiL
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 14, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The service was great and the food was really good.
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JessicaT
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 14, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food was good and our server was great! She was very sweet and very quick considering how busy it was.
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NancyC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 14, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food and a lot of varied selections! Very friendly staff
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StacyB
Des Moines
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 14, 2023
overall3food5service4ambience5
We attended the Mothers Day Brunch, which was considerably more expensive than the normal brunch price. It irritates me that for $35, a token beverage like coffee or iced tea is NOT included. There was no hot vegetable option and the only salad was out the whole time we were there. The food that was offered was delicious and there were several options, but it was NOT worth the extra cost over an and above the normal Sunday brunch. It felt like a money grab to take advantage of the holiday. The service was good and ordering omelettes/eggs Benedict/ham/prime rib was efficient compared to standing in line for those items. The cinnamon rolls were delicious. For $35 per person, it was disappointing. Also, it would be helpful to have labels in front of the Buffet dishes. One dish was seafood and some people have shellfish allergies. Labels on items that are not readily recognizable would be helpful for diners.
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TinaK
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on May 14, 2023
overall2food2service2ambience2
I understand this was Mother's Day Brunch, but the food kept running out and having to wait for it to be put out especially when you are given a time limit to eat. The prime rib was overcooked to well with no pink at all and my omelet was burned. The ham was good and the cinnamon rolls amazing. Our server disappeared on us leaving the bill with out us before we were finished. My husband had to have another server find ours so we could pay the bill. It was overpriced for what was offered. Will be going back to Iowa River Power Restaurant next year.
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RogerS
Chicago
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on May 14, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Sienna was our server and she was phenomenal! The food was fantastic and we would highly recommend.
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TJLW
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on May 14, 2023
overall2food1service4ambience3
In the past I have thoroughly enjoyed the brunch, especially the mother's day brunch. However, this year was not good. The food did not taste well and there were not many options to choose from. Sincerely, Disappointed.
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Lkrm
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on May 14, 2023
overall3food2service2ambience3
The buffet was average but the price was high. The waitress didn’t explain anything and we missed out on some of the food (omelets and ham) because you have to ask for it. The food seemed over cooked. Nothing special.
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OpenTable Diner
Indiana
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 14, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We went for Mothers Day brunch because we have found high quality and consistency at this Granite City. It did not disappoint all the dishes were delicious, and service was great.
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NadineG
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on May 14, 2023
overall1food1service2ambience1
Very disappointed. We have been there in the past for Easter and Mother’s Day buffets. There was no carving station so you had tell them him if you want prime rib or ham. They bring 1 slice, it was cold, no horseradish and it was brought while we are in the food line. Then we had to wait for him to come around again so we could tell him we’d like horseradish and waited in that and it was even more cold. Then there was no omelette station, so he finally came back with a paper for my husband to say what he wanted and his omelette, and when the omelette came, it was burnt around the edges smelled awful, and my husband ate a few bites and said “this has no taste” and did not eat it. I guess they do not offer any other beverages except for Coke products. That’s what we were offered. In the past we have had a mimosa or something. This felt very rushed, he brought us our bill right away and we were never offered dessert, which from my understanding was included in the $35 price. I was full, but I would’ve been glad to take a piece of desert home and so would have my husband. As far as we are concerned it was not a very good value for the money. It felt very rushed throughout the whole thing. The buffet food was not anything to write home about. The meat they brought to us was cold and we had to wait to get horseradish which made it colder. It felt like they tried to be stingy. The fruit was very good, that’s about all I can say. I guess they accomplished what they wanted. We were in and out in 40-45 minutes. We will not be back for any buffets.
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Katie
Pittsburgh
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on May 14, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderful as always!!! Our server was amazing even when my husbands shrimp boil wasn’t available she made sure she gave the best service even though we were not upset.
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jims
Charleston
3 reviews
2.0
3 reviews
Dined on May 13, 2023
overall2food2service4ambience3
We have had brunch at GC several times, This time it was terrible food warm, asked for med rare prime rib received overly done could not cut it much less eat it! LAST TIME I WASTE MY MONEY THERE
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StacyB
Des Moines
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on April 16, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food quality and service at GC is always top notch. It's a great dining experience.
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WilliamL
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on April 16, 2023
overall4food4service4ambience3
Seated quickly, good service, good food at a reasonable price. Would definitely recommend this place. I will visit there again
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CherylS
Des Moines
2 reviews
2.0
2 reviews
Dined on April 9, 2023
overall2food2service1ambience3
We have celebrated holidays at Granite City many times, but this visit was sub-par. The food was not up to standard, in selection and in taste. Service was poor...our waitperson never directed us to the omelet and meat station that was located separate from the buffet, in the bar area. (We had to remark to her that we had expected these items before she said, Oh yeah, it's over there.) She never asked what desserts we wanted, rather, she brought plates of whatever she thought we wanted and dumped them on the table. She acted like she was rushing us.
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shadow
Des Moines
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on April 9, 2023
overall1food3service1ambience3
I had to give 1 star for service/overall due to no response from management from being chest hit by an employee. I’m disabled and use a cane. While walking to the restrooms, a middle aged female employee was working with others taking down the buffet tables. She kept stepping in front of me as I tried passing her. After 3 times of this she aggressively threw/slide a stack of chairs directly in front of me almost hitting my cane. Another employee saw this and ran and grabbed the chairs to pull them to the side. By this time she had moved directly by the restroom entrance. I was walking a straight line to get to the restroom and she made eye contact and charged at me, chest slamming me, almost knocking me over. She then continued to the tables to taken them down as I stumbled to catch my balance from almost falling. The next day this was brought to the attention of the manager and we were only told “I’ll look into it”. There has been zero follow up. Your cameras would have seen everything. With spinal injuries, it caused great pain for the next few days from the hard impact. It appears the woman did not want to be working so she was aggressive and was ready to knock any customer over so she could finish what she was doing. Our dinner server was great. He kept checking to see if we needed drink refills. Some of the food items were consistently out, so there was delays on getting some items. The attack at the end is ridicules. I guess the woman wanted me to dive to the side to avoid being rammed by her. Since I can’t move fast she decided to collide head on to me instead. She can walk triple the speed I can so it was intentional by her to ram me like that. I don’t plan on returning since there was no follow up and they clearly think trying to knock disabled customers over is ok.
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DebH
Des Moines
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on April 9, 2023
overall4food3service4ambience4
Disappointed in the food overall. No ham available. No ham on Easter? Biscuits in pieces and gravy like water. Salmon dry. Macaroni very runny. Dishes not refilled.
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MomN
Des Moines
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on April 9, 2023
overall4food3service5ambience4
The Easter buffet had 2 lines, one with the side type dishes and one with all the other, prime rib, eggs benedict, ham, omelet. They were both across the restaurant from each other. The first line went pretty fast, the prime rib line was pretty slow. and no plates were on this line ( so we had to other line across the restaurant for a plate) one guy was cutting ham and roast beef and one guy for the omelets,& eggs benedict. This was too much for one person to do omelets and egg benedicts. That is where the line got held up. With only an hour to complete our meal on Easter we spent at least 15 min waiting in line for food and didn't spend a lot of time enjoying each others company as we were standing in line at different times . The food was very good no complaints other than not real hot by the time we got through the line. I think will go back to cooking our Easter meal so we can relax and enjoy our time together.
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TammieC
Des Moines
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 9, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had a wonderful server - she brought us all water and cinnamon rolls. The Easter Brunch was beyond wonderful. The six of us had an amazing experience at Granite City and this has been our family tradition for years. See you next year! Thank you!
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Wycyberguy
Denver
18 reviews
5.0
18 reviews
Dined on April 9, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great again! Love the brunch, they did an outstanding job this Easter. We love this place!
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OpenTable Diner
St. Louis
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on March 11, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent food and excellent service
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JamieP
Des Moines
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on March 10, 2023
overall3food3service3ambience4
Mediocre at best and staff was nice when you saw them.
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EdieS
Des Moines
7 reviews
4.0
7 reviews
Dined on February 20, 2023
overall4food4service5ambience3
Worth a visit to have the Idaho Nachos with Granite City sauce. Listed as an appetizer, but eats like a whole dinner!
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MaryP
Austin
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 14, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food wa Great, service was Great and we enjoyed our Time
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JulieF
Washington DC
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on February 12, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Valentine special was a great value. Outstanding food, and very good service.!
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AmandaM
Chicago
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on February 11, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Granite City was great as always. Our server Kevin was on top of things and very attentive. Food and drinks were delicious.
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TooTall
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 15, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Very nice, server, Terren was great, just the right amount and frequency of attention. My aunts and sister and I had a great time!
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FAQs

Granite City Food & Brewery - Cedar Rapids does offer delivery in partnership with Postmates. Granite City Food & Brewery - Cedar Rapids also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (319) 395-7500.

Granite City Food & Brewery - Cedar Rapids is rated 4.4 stars by 270 OpenTable diners.

Granite City Food & Brewery - Cedar Rapids does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Nov 29, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 2 times today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Granite City Food & Brewery - Cedar Rapids

4755 1st Ave SE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52402

Additional information

Neighborhood
Cedar Rapids
Hours of operation
Brunch Sun 9:00 am–2:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–4:00 pm Sun 1:00 pm–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 2:00 pm–9:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American, Brewery
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Public Lot
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Brian Thomas
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wine

Website
http://www.gcfb.net/index.cfm
Phone number
(319) 395-7500

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Granite City Food & Brewery - Cedar Rapids

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

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Experiences

Holiday Lawless Brunch

New Years Eve Lawless Brunch

Menu

What 270 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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FAQs

Does Granite City Food & Brewery - Cedar Rapids offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Granite City Food & Brewery - Cedar Rapids restaurant rated?

Does Granite City Food & Brewery - Cedar Rapids offer gift cards?

Is Granite City Food & Brewery - Cedar Rapids currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

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