They had lots of great insight into life with kids beyond preschool and grade school. We passed some of our wait time chatting it up with a couple who had three older children. Their blueberry beer is refreshing in its own unique way, but my husband preferred his IPA. This German style lager is a little nutty and sweet, with an undertone of chocolate. I highly recommend the Brother Benedict’s Bock. I’m confident our future experience will be vastly different on a nicer day, or an evening when we arrive much earlier.Īs I previously mentioned, it’s a good thing they brew some tasty beers on site, as they helped to pass the time. They have a wonderful patio for outdoor dining, too. on the weekend.Īccording to the manager, when the weather is nice people can wait outside near the pond and fire pit, and even enjoy the giant chess set with pieces that are 2.5ft. Even then, they won’t take reservations past 5p.m. Unless you have a large party, they do not take reservations.

5:30p.m.on Fridays and Saturdays,” said manager Sarah Shively. “Generally we go on a wait about 5:15p.m. We waited just over an hour for our table with what seemed like half the city as well. I was the only one who scored a bar stool as my husband and three children stood near me like sardines. Thank goodness for good micro brew beer at the bar is all I can say. So went our outing to Granite City Food & Brewery on a recent Saturday evening. their children could actually sit down near the hostess stand and their Nintendo DS kept them occupied while they waited. Our friends that were out for a family dinner arrived quite late thinking there wouldn’t be a wait. Ironically, we even ran into a couple friends the evening we stopped in for dinner. I’ve had countless friends tell me how much they love Granite City and we needed to try it out. The Maumee location is the only one in Ohio. Currently there are 26 restaurants in 11. Granite City is a chain of restaurants that began in Minnesota in 1999. Throw in the hungry and tired factors, and we almost have a recipe for disaster. When I have to wait anywhere with all three children in tow, (two being very antsy young boys), my patience meter can bottom out.

Depending on the situation, I either possess an abundance of patience, or unfortunately, not so much.

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