Grand River Brewery - Clawson

Overall, we give our experience a 7/10. We had the rocky balboa pizza and the Nashville hot chicken. The pizza sauce had good flavor and the toppings were plentiful, we thought the pizza could have been cooked longer because it was kind of soft and soggy. The Nashville hot chicken was perfectly crispy, however, we did not taste any Nashville hot seasoning. So the chicken was kind of bland. We would give this place another shot though. Also, I appreciate that our server was very honest when we asked about dishes that he recommended.

We have been in twice. The first time we went with friends and sat in bigger room. Waitress was pleasant. We order Crab Rangoon Pizza - Really good, Steak - Again Really good & Tortellini dinner - was amazing. For was giving place A++++. But then came our second visit. Beer always good. This time we werent as hungry so we decided to split a Wrap. First time wrap was only meat and lettuce missing 90% of what was supposed to be on it. We sent it back got a Dan Campbell Wrap and it was mediocre at best. So hopefully third times a charm. Never ordering a wrap again. Waitress was manager was very apologetic but was still disappointed.

The interior and our waitress was very nice. Didn't have a lite beer on the menu which I thought was odd. Was out of their special strawberry infused vodka drink as well. The fried pickle appetizer was very good so I had very high hopes for the rest of the meal. Burger was over cooked and dry, the chicken nachos were also very dry. There was no salsa or anything on it to give it any moisture and the cheese looked like it was over cooked. Santa Fe chicken wrap was meh, but I think there was something bad with the ranch dressing or something else that was on it as the next day I was rather ill.

This is the former Black Lotus space. There is a nearby city parking lot, but there is also a nearby lot that tows, use caution. This is an outpost of the other Grand River locations, and they have many of the usual beer, plus some new ones. Inside they have brightened up what the prior businesses used, more light and more (maybe?) clean looking.Staff was nice, stools were okay to sit in, good variety of beer to try. It was loud on a Saturday mid day, from groups in the adjoining dining area brunching. I hope this business is able to make a success of the location.

First time visit and the restaurant is delightful. Very nice staff. I just ate so I ordered the homemade onion rings which are one of my favorite food groups. These onion rings are thin and battered which were good but greasy because of the thinness.I love the crushed ice for my water!Beer selection is very good. The space is warm and comfortable.I am definitely coming back with friends.

We walked in at the corner of 14 and main and there was a sign to walk to the back to get sat. There was not a wait on a Friday night around 9pm and we got sat immediately. The restaurant looked very clean which is always a plus. One thing I liked is they have the little nugget ice. My husband had a 313 beer and a pomegranate lemon drop. He said both were great. We liked the cheese curds but they were a bit salty. The batter is light but they also felt so heavy because they were so greasy. I was shocked by how big the portion was. It was too many for two people. I ordered steak and frites. I think it's weird that they don't cut it like how it is served everywhere else but it was good. Nothing mind blowing but decent. I liked the chimichurri but the zip sauce was too runny. My husband had the Santa Fe wrap and rated it a 4/10. He said it just didn't taste good and it was cold. Not sure if it was supposed to be warm or not. He did say he saw it sitting in the window for a while since we could see inside the kitchen. I liked the condiments the most. We enjoyed the hot honey, spicy ranch and regular ranch. We wanted to try something new last night and ended up here. I personally don't think I would go back. Everything was just mediocre to us. I think I could make it all better at home.

This is the third different establishment I've been to in this location, but I think this one has a chance to do well. We went with some friends on a Friday night and the place was hopping.We started our meal by sharing the Bavarian Pretzels, which were hot, soft and tasty! For our main meal, my wife and I split the Phatty Melt and the Award Winning Mac N Cheese. I love a good patty melt - this one was good, but I have had better. The Mac N Cheese, on the other hand, was outstanding. The caramelized onions and breadcrumbs made it really unique.

Had a late dinner here this past weekend. This place is in a great location in the heart of downtown Clawson, one of my favorite spots in metro Detroit's suburbia. Starting off with the fried pickle chips....they're some of the best I've ever had.I had the fish and chips for dinner and they were excellent. My wife had a burger (which I obviously tried too) and it was perfectly cooked.I didn't get a drink this time, but the selection looked great.Our server was very attentive and friendly.

We went to dinner at this restaurant last night. I now understand why the other Yelp elites have written about the service and atmosphere instead of the food. I'll start with the food. My boyfriend and I shared a slab of ribs last night, so I can't base all the food on this one meal, but this was our experience. The ribs were delicious. They were fall-off-the-bone tender, and the smoky flavor was outstanding. When they initially came out, they were strangely cold, so our super friendly waitress brought another slab out to us. The second slab was medium hot from a temperature standpoint, but a HUGE improvement from where we started. The fries were hot and fine. The coleslaw was the vinegar-style instead of the creamy kind, and I liked it. Sadly, the cornbread was a disappointment--overly dry and pretty flavorless. So, a mixed bag on the food this trip. As I mentioned, I really liked our waitress. From an ambiance standpoint, the place is a bar. There were 2 tables with really loud, rowdy groups, so if your jam is a quieter location, this might not be the location depending on the day's clientele.

Dammit I hate giving mediocre reviews. It's painful. I popped in here for dinner because it's new and why not? Well, I should have just not. I ordered the protein bowl and subbed the pork for brisket at the bartender's recommendation. The brisket was HEAVILY peppered so if spice isn't your thing, don't do it. Or go down the road to the BBQ joint. That might be better. The rice was undercooked and they could have thrown something else in this bowl veggie wise but honestly, I don't think it would have helped. The Tiger cider beer was the highlight of this meal and also, the bartender's commitment to flannel in 85 degrees was super impressive. I did take it home, though, because I feel like I can do something with it. Add a veggie and some moisture perhaps. Give it a personality.