Granite Brewery & Tied House

I had a fantastic experience here! The food was delicious, and the selection of craft beers was impressive great flavors and quality. The atmosphere was warm and inviting, making it a perfect spot to unwind. Highly recommend it for anyone who enjoys good food, great beer, and a cozy vibe! So, guys you took the bet😎

This is the busiest brewry I visited for a long time. Was so pleasantly surprised to see this place absolutely packed on a weekday. Almost all tables were taken by families and patrons of all ages. The atmosphere was very cosy and inviting. Couldn't stay for dinner or drink but I did purchase some beers to go. Enjoyed the fresh beers at home and they were great.

We had our wedding here last month, and we still can't stop talking about how special the venue is. The ceremony in the courtyard was simply magical. Fantastic value, good food, and the friendliest service. Owen in particular was so enthusiastic and helpful throughout all of the planning and the event itself. We definitely plan on going back to try the food and drinks that we haven't had a chance to try yet!

Edit: I've also had dinner here, just as a restaurant, and would also give it 5 stars! Tasty food, cozy atmosphere, and great beers! My wife and I had our wedding here in September and it was absolutely perfect!! I'm so glad we picked Granite as our venue - they made it a totally stress-free experience and our guests had so many compliments about our choice The space is beautiful, the food was delicious (they were so accommodating to dietary restrictions!), and the setup was ideal for our ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception Highly recommend if you're looking for a wedding venue - I also really appreciate that they post all the costs for everything on their website so you can see before committing! Thank you to the Granite team for the most perfect day <3 Lgbtq friendly, free parking, and fully accessible!

We had the absolute best experience hosting our wedding at Granite Brewery! From start to finish, the service was outstanding. The entire team went above and beyond to ensure everything ran smoothly and stress-free. They were attentive, kind, and genuinely cared about making our day as special as possible. What really stood out was their incredible attention to detail. Throughout the night, there were so many thoughtful touches that made everything feel extra magical. You could really see how much pride they take in what they do. Nothing was overlooked, and every element was handled with care and professionalism. We’re so grateful to everyone at Granite Brewery for helping make our wedding unforgettable. If you’re looking for a venue that’s warm, accommodating, and truly goes the extra mile, this is it. Highly recommend! -Amie & Gian Anthony

We hosted our wedding at the Granite Brewery in May 2024. Sam and Jess were so helpful with every step along the way. We were very indecisive and they helped us with all the various planning decisions. They made it so easy and stress-free. On the morning of the wedding it was pouring rain and they were ready with a back up plan to move indoors, but the sun came out and we had the most beautiful ceremony in the back courtyard. The staff working that evening were amazing. The place looked great, the food was fantastic, and everything worked perfectly. Our guests had a great time and so did we. Thanks again!

I've added this bar to my must-go list since moving to Toronto, and overall it was pretty good. We arrived around 5:30 pm, and there weren't many people; we couldn’t speak loudly because the whole bar was super quiet. We ordered Cobb salad and beet burger. My partner misread the beet burger as a beef burger, but he loved it so much! The Cobb salad I ordered was also great, with a lot of ingredients in the salad, and I didn’t even need dressing to taste rich enough. We also ordered a flight to try their beers, but half was plain. I especially liked their Ringberry ale, which was a rich, fruity taste and was not too sweet; very refreshing! The servers were amiable, and the decoration of the whole bar was very cozy. I wish they could play some music, tho! Because it was so quiet. Overall, great food, plenty of space, and clean toilets! We will be back next time!

This place has been around for ages. Always has great beer (brewed in house) and good food. The atmosphere is a bit 90’s pub but that’s fine. Good selection on the menu (curries are good) and the best bitter is top notch. Indoor, street patio and back patio plus free parking. What’s not to like.

A couple of weeks ago on a Sat. afternoon I met some friends at Granite Brewery; there was a Cask Social Event on their back patio that started at 1 pm that day featuring 6 cask beers. The Cask Social Group has had Events at Granite before; the previous one I attended took place on the same day as the Brewery's Annual Anniversary Beer Fest. last summer (2024) and I've attended the last 3 of their beer fests going back to 2022. I first visited Granite back in in 2007 when I met the Founder and Owner of the Brewery, Ron Keefe at a beer sampling and learning Event with a beer lovers social Group I used to help Organize. Since then I've been to Granite many times for various other Events with the beer lovers Group and other social Groups I've been a Member of, including their Sunday Buffet Brunch which I believe they no longer have. I've always had a quite enjoyable time there as the venue is quite spacious overall and their back patio (they have a front patio too) is quite nice, spacious and covered in case of inclement weather. The Brewery's beer selection has always been quite solid with a variety of offerings featuring many different styles and flavours. Other than brunch - which has always been quite good - I don't believe I've had any other meals/food there. I plan to continue visiting for their annual beer fests as the 3 I've been to were all very enjoyable.

Yesterday I went to a event in your garden. The food was great, the location was nice but the service was horrible!!!!! Not all the staff were bad, but several urgently need customer service training. answers like right now I'm busy when you ask for something, But the worst part is a waitress who is on the entrance terrace, The lady screamed and insulted because we were moving a chair when she was able to politely indicate that it was not allowed, I felt her attitudes inappropriate and racist. Because my children were in front of me and were already scared by the waitress's terrible attitude, I decided to remain silent. I think they urgently need to reevaluate they're in a service position or urgently change jobs. Life is too short to live bitterly.

Came here for lunch today for the first time. Great food and service! They have a pretty long lunch menu as there is a holiday special until Jan 2nd, weekend brunch and regular lunch menu. I had a really hard time deciding because everything sounded so good. The holiday menu included items like Lobster Mac & Cheese, Chicken Pot Pie and Soup & Crab Cakes. My daughter got the Chicken Pot Pie and it was amazing. I got the Chicken Souvlaki dinner which was only okay as the chicken was a bit dry but the side greek salad was perfect. Overall, we enjoyed our visit and will definitely be back. Note that there's free underground parking.

Gord and I had a late lunch Friday afternoon at the Granite Brewery with friends (there were eight of us). My Ringberry Ale (raspberry blonde beer) was good! Gord had Fish and Chips (haddock in the Granite's own Ringwood ale batter served with fresh cut fries, a side of coleslaw and tartar sauce). It was a big meal! The fish and fries were good. I had the Chicken Souvlaki Dinner (two marinated charbroiled chicken skewers on a bed of basmati rice with Greek salad, warm pita bread and tzatziki) but without the salad. It was good too. Judy was our server and she took good care of us.

To the owners of Granite Brewery .wow i cannot believe how your Manager told your staff on September 4 2024 .told them them they will have no breaks this Saturday unreal Piss before work shit before coming to the shift you will have no breaks during this wedding .. Totally breaking MOL Laws . will never return again ..Told me oh i did not see you sitting there told her so you did not do your job .No Response and walked away . Peter i believe is his name great sever . Train your staff better pay them what they deserve if you want to stay at home .. not giving you any advice. your staff will know .

Had the special tuscan wrap and kidney pea soup combo at Judy's recommendation--she was a darling to talk to and take care of us at lunch. Really enjoyed my meal!

Took me awhile to discover... Love this old school/vibe pub. Most definitely worth the drive up MT PLEASANT!!! Good beer selection and staff eats from kitchen, so food is good!!and staff SUPER nice.

Fantastic food and services. I would definitely recommend this place. I had an excellent afternoon there.

Ok I guess. Bad start with staff who couldn't tell me where our group reservation was being seated. I eventually figured that out. Typical pub fare. No one had any big complaints, and the table staff were very good about keeping beverages topped up, checking in with us, etc. Definitely the real value of the experience. They have validated parking which is especially great while nightmare construction around here continues.

It was a sunny Saturday and we were looking for somewhere to grab breakfast and also enjoy a patio. Granite Brewery's small patio out front seemed like a decent choice, but there's a lot of construction in the area, so I was skeptical. I did, however, remember that the place has another patio out back, and though it was hopping, we managed to secure a perfect table for two. The restaurant was also doing their extremely well-priced breakfast buffet, but a quick perusal of the menu highlighted the presence of a Breakfast Burrito, and I'm certainly not one to say no to a burrito of any kind. (This is the part where I'd list the components of the dish, but the Granite website doesn't have the Breakfast Burrito listed. This is a pretty big pet peeve of mine, to be honest.) Anyway, I was warned that my dish would take about a half hour because the kitchen was unusually busy, and indeed it did arrive about a half hour after I ordered it. But it's good. Really good. The components all work really well and the guacamole does a nice job of bringing some freshness to the dish. (I mean, this is definitely a burrito that needs freshness, since it had three different kinds of meat in there.) The menu described the burrito as also coming with a side of salsa, which I never received. I also requested a bottle of ketchup for the accompanying home fries, but I didn't get that until I was almost finished the meal. (I will admit that our server acknowledged that she messed up by comping one of my beers, which was a really thoughtful and classy thing to do.) Oh, and the beer was pretty great, too.

One of our Winterlicious options...absolutely no regrets!! Location 3/5: Midtown & accessible by public transit. Parking is close by, underground, & free Atmosphere 2.5/5: Cozy, a bit dated. Could use some renovation. Food 3.5/5: Delicious. We enjoyed the seafood soup, pear walnut blue cheese salad, steak, seafood mac & cheese, & the vanilla bean cheesecake. No complaints...very delicious. So good, we ended up ordering a bacon Mac & cheese for take out!! Service 5/5: Our Server was efficient & very accommodating & customer service friendly. Will definitely be going back. We don't drink so I can't comment on the beer. Although, there was many people coming though & buying from their beer store.

A good place for some pretty good pub food and a whole lot of craft beer choices. The decor takes you back to a traditional pub feel while the two old man manikins playing chess at a table for two will probably weird you out the first time you see them. The beer is tasty and the prices are pretty solid value in my opinion. The lineup does change throughout the seasons as the new offerings arrive and the old ones just fade away. The food here is pretty good although my lamb burger left me a little disappointed. It didn't have that lamb flavour that I was expecting and maybe it was a patty blend. The Granite sampler platter however was pretty spot on with the crab cakes, wings, calamari, and the quesadilla came out nice and hot. Service was friendly and prompt even though there was a few large parties that had to be attended. It's a just a really laid back place that is just far enough away from the Yonge/Eglinton construction madness that's worth the walk over.

Beet and sunflower burger, wanted a light side, so got the Greek salad. Even with an event in the back, the servers were attentive between all the customers in the front and seated us quickly.

I loved this place, I visited often as I live close by. I frooze on the back patio in zero degrees durring covid. I had many lunches and dinners there over the years. it was one of my favourite pubs. I'm so disappointed that you have changed to a family restaurant. Screaming kids do not add to anyones enjoyment. Sadly I will not be returning.

The restaurant is much larger than it looks upon walking in. The bar section is very small but there are plenty of tables and booths and an outside patio. Service was very friendly. I told the server I was vegan, and he was very knowledgable of the menu and what I could eat. The pasta was good. Nothing amazing. My friend really enjoyed his veggie burger and the fries were pretty tasty. There were a ton of beer options, since it was a brewery. The server was able to point me towards the fruity ones and I actually enjoyed some of them! Normally, I don't like beer. Overall fine experience. Nothing outstanding but good.

The beer passport app was what brought me here. The brewery felt very hidden as Mt Pleasant and Eglinton since there's ongoing construction all around. At this brewery, you get to select cask beers, rotating drafts, and beers on tap, which was a bonus for me since you don't find very many breweries with all these selections. During our visit we tried the Galactic, Best Bitter, Lady MacBeth Scotch Ale, and Ringberry. They each REALLY had their own unique taste, and I really enjoyed all 4. We opted for 2lbs of chicken wings & fries ($24) to pair with the beers. I'd love to come back and try their other options, or at the very least grab some bottles to go :)

We came for dinner as part of the Old Toronto Beer Tour. This was our last stop from an exciting day of drinking and sightseeing. We ate from a fixed menu and we were welcomed by the owner of the establishment. I can't comment about the regular menu and our service was very attentive being part of this tour. We arrived around 6:30pm and this place was very busy. They were also hosting a wedding reception in the back of the restaurant. I have to agree with the other reviewers that the decor is dated. Washrooms at least are modern and clean. On our fixed menu, we had Roasted Striploin as our main with Garden salad and Bruschetta as appetizers and Apple Brown Betty for dessert. Each of the courses was paired with a different beer. At this point, I couldn't tell whether the beers were good or not but what I can tell you is that none were as memorable as the beers I had in the other stop of the tour. If I have to pick one, I'll go with Granite's Peculiar for me. The striploin was excellent along with the mashed potatoes. The sautéed vegetables were okay. The rest of the dishes were okay with the exception of the dessert. I didn't like the dessert. The bruschetta reminds to the one that I make at home. Not sure if I will come back on my own. Food is not bad, standard pub fare so no surprise there.

Horrible service makes me feel bad for being a customer. Then serves a wrong drink order without offering to put it correctly. Don't bother them to change it but glasses have lipstick on them. Then overcharge!

Grabbed a spot on the patio at the end of the season. After a great run, we were starving. Ordered a pint and my stomach screamed for a burger. No question, Stout Drunken Burger with fries was what I needed. The burger was fabulous. The burger patty and fries are both made in house. Both were quite tasty. I was so hungry, I didn't take a photo of it. I don't think I've ever done that before. Our server had a great sense of humour even though the place was packed! There was an event in the back room, but many of the guests stuck around to have a few drinks. He was so calm; this must happen often. It's a large venue. Decor is a bit dated, but it's an English pub and it looks like one!

2.5 Star The Beer Flight ($11.75) for 9 samples + root beer is definitely a bargain at Granite Brewery & Restaurant. However, I found most of their beer they brewed lacks character and personally I am not a fan. The Carrot Cake with whiskey sauce and whipped cream ($5.99) on the other hand was a winner. I only able to have 1 bite and then the whole slice was gone so fast... Granite Brewery does feel dated, maybe it is its charm but it is definitely not my pint of beer!

I have been to many brewpubs all across Canada (and many in the US) and the beer here is absolutely top-notch. My girlfriend and I went here today for a late lunch and we ordered off of Granite's Winterlicious menu (a prix fixe menu). We both had a pear a blue cheese salad, she had lobster mac-n-cheese and I had the lamb stew. All of it was amazing. They do not at all skimp on any of the ingredients - the salads were full of generous chunks of blue cheese and pear. The mac-n-cheese was full of large pieces of lobster and my lamb stew was full of melt-in-your-mouth lamb. All of it was cooked/prepared to perfection. We have eaten in many mid-to-high-end restaurants across the city and the food here is excellent - not just for a "pub". The service was also great and despite a slightly drab look from the outside, the atmosphere of the place was lovely. They have underground parking (they validate it - so it's free).

I love the Granite Brewery and consider myself to be a loyal patron of this fine midtown establishment. I've been visiting this pub for about a decade now, and absolutely adore their house-brewed craft beer. They conveniently sell growlers of their beer to-go and you can take it home If you were so inclined. The Ringwood pale ale is a favourite of mine, and I find myself constantly going back to it. Their Jerk Chicken wings are incredible, and are undoubtedly my go-to choice when I am dining here. I have also tried their burger, ribs, and steak and found them all to be exceedingly delicious. Kudos to the Chef, he or she really knows what they're doing! The service is great and attentive, the staff here is fantastic and I have never had a negative experience at this place over all the years I've been coming here. Their patio in the back is really tranquil and a great place for brunch on a warm summer day.

Went here yesterday afternoon for lunch on the patio. (We were hoping to check out the back garden but it was closed in preparation for a private event.) The inside of the restaurant has a cozy pub feel, seems like it'd be a nice place to come for a drink during the winter. The majority of the beers here are pretty hoppy (IPA section on the menu is quite large) but yesterday I tried the ringwood and summer ale which were both tasty and I imagine less bitter than a lot of the other options. Food is average, I had the chicken souvlaki wrap and my boyfriend had a club sandwich - we both thought they were fine but a little dry. We had a 2 for 1 entrees coupon which influenced our decision to go here (although the max cost was $12 and both our sandwiches were over $12 - so we got a discount on bill rather than actual 2 for 1 deal). Overall a totally okay experience but certainly nothing special - if I'm looking for a patio lunch in the neighbourhood I'll probably go elsewhere.

Served by Evan, such an enthusiastic great guy. We ordered from the lunch menu. Steak rare, chicken sandwich and the salmon filet. The food for pub grub was amazing, so full of flavour. Although it is a bar/pub mainly which I have been to thousands I think my second experience here today was one of the best. Thanks Evan and see you again soon. Ps....We were not friends until today.

3 stars for "A-OK". I came here for winterlicious. They made an effort on the menu to make some interesting flavor combinations, but it's ultimately more like comfortable pub food - not a bad thing! The beers are good, but the carry-out options are surprisingly expensive. It's too bad. I'd hoped to carry home a few cans. Pro tip: free parking here is super convenient, especially for the location. There are also photo opportunities with the brewing area and "two old men" (see the pics)

This place was a great surprise. Is very low key looking from outside, but we were surprised to see how big it is inside, and also very busy. The food was great, well served. I ordered crispy buffalo chicken wrap and I loved it. We had great service too.

The beer here is underwhelming, but otherwise, it's a neat place. Definitely an older crowd, and a little dated in terms of decoration and ambience, but in a quaint way. The beers all taste the same and were super underwhelming. Alternately, my friend ordered a mixed drink and said it was quite good. The food was your average pub fare, and it tasted good! Service was super friendly, and accommodating. There is parking under the restaurant, so don't bother trying to find it along the street.

Love this place! Great beer and excellent food and fabulous service. Good atmosphere too and will definitely return again. They only sell the ales and beer they brew on site. They have a back patio and a street side patio. Ringwood is my goto beer here. They offer free parking as well. Price is on the average side.

I've been to Granite Brewery a few times now. The service varies, from occasionally very slow to average to good. I like the food here, which is like classic pub grub. Most recently I had the Drunken Mac and Cheese with bacon and jalapenos. It was a smaller serving than you'd expect, but probably a good size considering all the fattening ingredients! But maybe it could come with a side of vegetables? It tastes really good, and is the perfect amount of heat. I think the cheese could be sharper, but I just really sharp cheese. I also really like their quesadillas. The Key Lime Pie (my favourite dessert) was delicious, a good size to share between two, but probably no more than that. I recommend going in the summer when you can sit on the back patio.

I want to like the Granite more. But the food is over-seasoned/salty, there's too much reliance on prepackaged frozen sides (chips, hash browns, etc., pre-battered, tough, frozen calamari, etc.). The craft beer is all over the map. Some is bland and almost tasteless; others are great. Ask for a taste before you commit to a pint. With a kitchen that put some care into the old pub standards, and sources fresh ingredients, it could be a super spot.

I've been here twice during lunch time - the second time to overwrite my first experience (since this is close to work). The first time, the food AND service were terrible (very dry chicken wings). The second time, the service was exceptionally bad and the food good (the souvlaki wrap). I've found them to be short staffed (which is palatable if they're nice about it). Except, what you get is a blase, cold "deal with it" attitude which is very turning off. If I really need to go back, I'll go for the souvlaki roll but get a take out instead.

Great local spot to grab craft brews and cask beer. The food was on point and the waiter was warm and welcoming, he knew everything on the beer and food menu. We didn't wait long for anything and the food was very good, the atmosphere made me feel like I was at my grandparents house but a bit darker, there were bookshelves along the wall and a lot of other great decor. Don't skip out here, go and enjoy an Best Bitter Special!

This was our first visit here. We just discovered that they have a huge place on the back which is not visible from the front. There's also a patio which seems to be really nice in the summer. We started with the beer. Their good variety of house-made beer should satisfy anyone's expectations. We started off with the soup of the day "Tomato and Parmesan" which was way better than we expected. As our main dish, I had the "Shrimp and Chicken Linguine" and hubby had the "Chipotle Lamb Burger". The portion of both foods was pretty generous and we both loved them for their taste as well. The service was quick and to the point. We were well taken care of despite the fact that it was a rather busy day for them. We'll be regulars here for sure!

Guys. The granite is not great by any means. Well-located, yea. Decent in-house brews, sure. But it's downhill from there. The place closes kind of early. No more drinks after 11:30 on a Saturday (huh?) and kitchen closes by midnight. Weird. We just managed to get a platter and PLEASE BELIEVE ME WHEN I SAY the crab cakes had me doing uncivilized things for two days straight. I'm talking MILD FOOD POISONING and severe everything-out-now-ness. I share this not to humiliate myself but to spare you the gastro-implosion. Apart from two crab cakes (that's all it took), I had two wings. It was all tasteless. Oh, except the sweet potato fries. Those were ok. Just keep walking down Mt Pleasant for real crab cakes and stay closer to Yonge and Eg for proper wings and a better beer selection. I RECOMMEND- only having alcohol. I tasted one house beer I would describe as a light and flat Heineken and had some decent red wine. EXTRA TIP- no smoking on the patio.

Went to the Granite Brewery on a Friday night around 7pm, with my in-laws, (4 adults 2 kids) for dinner. The back patio was full (which made me a little sad -- it's very nice back there!), so we opted to sit inside and were quickly seated. The decor inside is large but still feels like a cozy pub, with views into the brewing area. Our party had various allergies to things like gluten and nuts plus two picky kids (you know how it is), and our server was very friendly, helpful and patient in taking our orders. They have a separate gluten-free menu as well. The food overall was tasty. The nachos supreme ($16) was loaded with toppings and were not soggy at all, a common pitfall of pub nachos (they were also gluten free!). The fish and chips ($14 for 1 piece) came with a huge piece of fish and fresh cut fries, plus tartar sauce a bit of coleslaw. The french onion soup ($7) was cheesy goodness. The only food that was a bit disappointing was the sausage rolls served with gravy ($10) -- they were the appetizer of the week. They seemed like Pilsbury pigs in a blanket with hot dogs in the center as opposed to a flaky pastry sausage roll that we were expecting. As for the beer - we chose the cask conditioned IPA and the Ringwood blonde ale from their fairly wide selection of brews. Both were lightly carbonated and deliciously refreshing -- the IPA was only lightly hopped and the Ringwood was a perfect summer sipper. There is a bottle shop next door for those who just want to grab a growler and go. I would definitely come back for solid pub food, service, and beer.

Food here is classic pub grub, so definitely nothing upscale. I got the taco and it was okay and hit the spot, but my expectations weren't really that high to begin with. The selection of beers fell flat. We got a flight of beers and it was all pretty watery. Would not recommend for beer-enthusiasts. We selected a hop-focused beer and it tasted more watery than a typical Coors.

Not a shabby place to hang out. We came here for some wings and beer. Beer? Great. The pint of roundwood was quite nice. Wings, not too bad. The suicide wings were a little overcooked but actually quite spicy. I was pretty happy about that. The service was friendly and the place was pretty busy on a Friday night. I won't be rushing back any time soon, but if I'm in the area and thirsty for a pint, this is a decent place to go to. Apparently there's customer parking underground, but I found that sign a little too late.

Hats off to the chef- the Gnocchi Jambalaya was amazing, especially since the waitress asked me how spicy? i said im East Indian ..i can handle a lot, and i guess so was the chef. Probably the best Jambalaya i ever had. It changed me idea of how the dish is supposed to taste. I usually get the Jambalaya at Boston Pizza, but now that I have tried this it would be comparing Burgers Priest to McDonalds. The ringwood beer was really great as well, sweet and went down smooth. Servers were friendly, and try to get seated by the fire place in the winter. Also there is a large mirror which is pretty trippy. They have a extensive menu and are really accommodating to Vegetarians as well.. Will definitely be going back.

Came here for a retirement party the other night. As noted by Mitch S. the atmosphere was 'meh.' We were fed the hors d'oeuvres of the Granite Brewery. Once again, another 'meh.' Cut up vegetables, samosas from Costco and thin pieces of cheddar cheese ... I don't drink alcohol anymore, but the watered down, overpriced fountain drink was okay I guess. In Toronto, I've experienced better. When I retire, my party won't be here.

Granite Brewery is a micro-brewery at Mt Pleasant and Eglinton and despite only opening at 11:30am on Sunday, they make a pretty good brunch. They also have lots of seating and is great for booking off for large groups. The chicken souvlaki was a bit dry, but the brunch fare was great. The lobster mac'n'cheese was cheesy and greasy with lots of chunks of lobster. The crispy avocado wedges were just right between soft and crispy. The sauce that came with the crispy avocado wedges was great too, a sort of chipotle mayo. Currently, they have a Winterlicious menu on which is pretty good for lunch when we went. Free parking makes it easy to organize gatherings - you just need to tell them how many people you have. The underground parking entrance is located on east side of Avenue Rd, south of Eglinton. If you see the Shoppers Drug Mart, the parking garage entrance is immediately to the left of it. Grab a ticket and drive in. You will need to remember to get a token to leave!

I never knew about this place until a friend recommended we go for Summerlicious. We were out on the patio on a Sunday afternoon for a $15 meal. Couldn't ask for anything more....that is until I saw their beer menu.....Bloody brilliant. I'd label this place as a diamond in the rough. Great food, great service, great times had by all.

I went in here Sunday morning... I guess they have a Sunday breakfast buffet that goes on every week. I took a peak at it and it looked decent, but I was there to try the beer. Beer and eggs just didn't sound too good to me. My fiancée and I ordered the beer flight of all 8 beers and the root beer along with an appetizer sampler. Over all none of the beers were that impressive. The stout was the only one I remember being pretty good, but the best one was their root beer. The price for the beer sampler was really good I think it was only $10. But my biggest problem with Granite was the service was terrible. I know it was Sunday morning / afternoon but there was only like six tables and two waitresses. If you're a beer nut and have to try all the brewery's in Toronto then give Granite a try. Or if you're working at DraftFCB and looking for a lunch spot then Granite could work for you. But if you ask me just go to Mill Street and skip Granite. Granite Brewery isn't that great and pretty far from the downtown.

I really enjoy eating here. The food is reasonably priced pub food. It's a large restaurant and it's clean. They also brew their own beer on site, so it smells like a brewery not a stale old pub. Today I have a crispy chicken sandwich, it was extra crispy. Came topped with lettuce, tomato, coleslaw, onion rings and Swiss cheese on a soft onion bun served with a side of fries. It was delicious, I'd order it again without hesitation. It tasted exactly how you'd expect it to taste as a well put together sandwich. My partner had a pulled pork sandwich on the same bun with the same toppings and a side of fries. The chicken sandwich we both agreed was better.

As a craft beer guy, I was actually looking forward to visiting as this place has been open for over 25 years, brewing English styled ales in midtown Toronto. Prior to recent, midtown wasn't a frequent visiting spot so this place always escaped me. From a venue perspective, they have a small streetside patio as well as a much more impressive back patio, complete with both sunny open tables and covered sections for the rain prevention. The inside of the place is more in the traditional restauranty pub vibe. On to what matters... The beer. Their menu boasted about 10 different brews, and the flights are decently priced, coming in just over $9 after tax for 4 x 5oz samples. Oddly enough, the beer I like the most was the Ringberry. This is a crisp and clean drinking ale with a nice raspberry flavour infusion. It had character and smooth drinkability, and made a perfect patio beer to start the day with. The rest of the beers I tried weren't anything to write home about. The Galactic Pale Ale was the standout of the Pale Ales I tried. Of the 5 or so different Pale Ales or IPAs, the only one over 50 IBUS was the Black IPA (meh). It's also worth noting that a handful of the beers were cask conditioned, which admittedly can be a selling point if the beers are full flavoured and can deal without the added carbonation... But both the Hopping Mad and standard IPA I had were both lacking to me. I didn't eat but will say the food menu was pretty massive with lots of options. As for if thats a good thing or not, I'll leave that for someone else to review. In the end, in the name of craft beer and patios, I'll still come back as Midtown Toronto doesn't have anything much to compete as of this point.

One of the worst bar experiences I've had in a long time. Beer was ok but very expensive, the food was a complete disaster. We ordered fish and chips, and a burger. Fries were almost burned, and had a very strange grey color. We asked to replace it but the new portion was almost the same. Burger was stiff, overcooked and covered with a strange brown sauce, the bun was super stale. It was the first time I had such a terrible burger. Food is overpriced too, especially considering its quality. Atmosphere and the interior is not suited for a younger crowd, more of an old folks place.

The Granite Brewery has been doing it for longer than almost any other microbrewery in Toronto. This is one of my favourite spots in the neighbourhood. We tend to make it out once every other month or so and I've brought beer-loving family from out of town. The decor is not fancy: classic pub in the front, Grandma's basement in the back. But it is really comfortable. A great place to bring kids too; we never feel uncomfortable and we can usually get a reservation for a large group on fairly short notice. The food is average, above average on a few items. My personal favourites are macaroni and cheese with jalapeno and bacon, and the fish and chips. Where this place stands out is the beer, no surprise. My favourite is the Galactic Pale Ale, which is hoppy without overwhelming. Not a lot of new hipster beer styles like sours, Granite brewery focuses more on classic English pub varieties. They have a Bitter on the menu and I just tried a Mild on a rotating tap. In short, a great family spot with great beer.

Granite Brewery is a fancy restaurant with their fancy wood and fancy wallpaper. Definitely not a plain-looking restaurant. We got their 2lbs of Mild Wings and shared a Cuban Sandwich. The Cuban Sandwich tasted way better than I expected, will probably order it again. The Wings were pretty big than normal and very fried. Servers were very cool and polite. Washrooms were cleaner than I expected.

I went here on Thanksgiving Monday and it was the most depressing thing ever. The restaurant was filled with old people (and by filled I mean 1/20 full). There's no fancy decor or sense of pride about the ambiance here. And the food was god awful. We ordered the thanksgiving meal, turkey, potatoes, stuffing, veggies, cranberry. The veggies were obviously of the frozen variety, the mashed potatoes were chunky (which I guess is nice, because it means they weren't instant) and the turkey tasted processed beyond belief. The beer sampler was pretty good, but like Brad said, none of them stood out (although the root beer was tasty). The service was pretty terrible. The waitress seemed frazzled and disinterested in serving us, and there was a ridiculous procession involving there being no pumpkin pie. Then there was pumpkin pie, then there was no pumpkin pie. Eventually we got our pumpkin pie but I was so sick from the crappy food I didn't care. They might have better food on non-special occasions but I wouldn't recommend this place for a Thanksgiving meal - or for a pleasant experience.

Quaint restaurant, with decent food and beer. They also offer free parking although if planning to drink then that won't be of much help. Tried their beer, my favourite is the raspberry beer. Also tried the passion fruit beer, which smells amazing but still prefer the taste of the raspberry. Also tried their regular lager, also a favourite of my husband. Hamburgers and wings were great and staff are very friendly. Great spot midtown!