Granite City Food Emporium and Brewery
- Neighborhood: Des Moines Metro
- 12801 University Ave.
- Clive, IA 50325
- 515-224-1300
- Price range: $$ ($9-$15)
Getting There
- Cross Streets:
- University Avenue and 128th Street
- Parking:
- Free Lot
- Wheelchair Access:
- Yes
The Basics
- Hours:
- 11 a.m.-midnight Monday through Thursday; 11 a.m.-1 a.m. Friday and Saturday; 9:30 a.m.-10 p.m. Sunday
- Cuisine:
- American
- Price Range:
- $$ ($9-$15)
- Reservations:
- Reservations required for parties of eight or more
- Dress Code:
- Anything Goes
- Alcohol:
- Full Bar
- Smoking:
- No
- Bar Style:
- Brewpub
Features
- Atmosphere and Personality:
- Moderate, Noise Level, Upscale, Area Classic, Bustling, Cleanliness, Cozy, and Laid Back Casual
- Live Music:
- Yes
- Noise Level:
- Moderate
- Internet Access:
- yes
- Features:
- Happy Hour, Kids Menu, Late Night, Online Menu, Open Kitchen/Watch the Chef, and Takeout/Carryout
- Average Drink Price:
- $5
- Worth Noting:
-
"Mug Club" members ($20 to join, $10 on Mondays) earn a lifetime of $3 23-ounce beers. There are also events for members about two or three times a year with live music.
Food specialties: Menu includes weekly chef specials. Menu includes Idaho nachos, chicken chalupa, meatloaf, bruschetta salad, flat bread pizza and hand-crafted beers.
Televisions: 10
- Payment Methods:
- Major Credit Cards and Cash
- Capacity:
- 350 inside / 100 on patio (in season)
- Outdoor Seating:
- Yes
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Rate Granite City Food Em...
"Really good bar and restaurant-especially for being a chain!"
By MegF from West Des Moines , July 8, 2009
Ill say it time and time again, but I generally try and stick with locally owned spots in the Des Moines area. I will say that I think Granite City...
Report This Review"Not usually one for suburban chains, but I enjoy Granite City!"
By MegF from West Des Moines , May 11, 2009
I say it time and time again-I try to stay away from the generic suburban chains. Granite City is different than most though. I have been there a h...
Report This Review"Another bland warehouse "
By KruzinKevN from Ankeny, December 21, 2008
We had always heard this was a good place, so we finally gave it a try. It seemed like we had a bored or unhappy former manager or something as a s...
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