Griffin Claw - Rochester Hills

Went on a Sunday afternoon not too busy. Place was super clean and staff was very nice and friendly. We an order of the pretzel bites with beer cheese was absolutely delicious I could eat this as a meal alone. The tripleMac n cheese tasted divine. The cast iron chicken pot pie was absolutely scrumptious I will be back to have this also. Everything we ate was cooked to perfection. Of course I took no photos because it was so good but I got these.

I really wanted to like this place but too many things fell short. Service was the only bright spot as it was efficient.I had the Turkey Reuben & fries and it was about as appetizing as the pictures indicates - it was mostly bread with not much in-between. Fries were fine, but I'm personally not a fan of super skinny fries.I tried two flights of beer and besides the pumpkin ale, all others were very unforgettable.

I love their beer and can't wait to try the spirits! Had the southwest salad for lunch today, my buddy had the chicken Caesar. Both were perfect. Plenty tv's for sports peeping. Will definitely come back. The server allie O was great.

This is an excellent restaurant that always packs in a crowd. They have an incredible beer selection, which is kind of what they're known for, but I like many of the food options they offer as well over the years. The pretzel burger has been a consistent, reliable choice I'm my most recent visit. I had the hanger steak and I thought that was absolutely fantastic. Steak was perfectly cooked. The fries are fresh and crispy in the Chop or zip sauce that came with the dish was absolutely over the top completely. Enjoyed it. No hesitation to go back.

Love the decor here. Breweries need to stand out in aesthetics and food, not just beer. Im pleased to say, GC does all of the above. My bartender, May, was very cool. Ordered the, Great White Buffalo. It was a beast at 11%. The Cherry cider was too. I went to their other location a few days later and ate. Very good!

I've enjoyed Griffin Claw's brews for some time, and I'm glad this was on the way to an appointment, right off M-59 on Crooks. Brewpubs have gotten smart in recent years, adding good food options and liquor. My wife appreciates that last bit...she liked the Moscow Mule. The brewed options here really set Griffin Claw apart from other brewpubs, with great vodka and soda options blended with fruit juice on tap, or you can get these in cans at the shop that you walk past at the entrance. And, there are some really ambitious beers, including paczki and marshmallow flavored stouts.The Glass Armor barley wine is superb...smooth, with a robust barley flavor...and a massive 13% alcohol. For $9, you get a 10 ounce glass...it's like drinking 3 beers at once, but you won't know it until you try to stand up. The food here is good enough that I would seriously eat here even if they didn't have the beer. The Not Popeye's Chicken Sandwich is...a damn good impersonation of a Popeye's sandwich. There's a massive crunch and terrific flavor. It's served with a chipotle mayo that perfectly compliments it. I got the sweet potato tots as a side. The sweetness makes it an acquired taste - I wish they had regular tots - but they're not bad. The salmon sandwich is mind blowing. You can't tell from the picture, but it's a 3 inch thick plank of beautifully prepared salmon. Really. The shoestring fries are a great compliment. Eating all of that in a single sitting is a real challenge. We took half of it home. The service is really good. The waiters are - and I do mean this as a compliment - dudes dressed casually rather than wearing a company uniform. It does set the mood for a casual dinner with drinks.The prices are appropriate for the massive portions and the quality. Definitely worth a return trip.

Great spot! Drinks are great - can't wait for the food!The ambiance is cozy & there is plenty of space for groups or parties. We loved the options & the food. We sat outside on the patio & everything was perfect. Our server was amazing- I wish I remembered her name! We will definitely be back!

We have never been to Griffin Claw before and decided to try it while in town. WOW are we glad that we did! We joined the waitlist on Yelp. When we were seated our server greeted us right away. He brought our drinks out very soon after that as well. I started with the Fineapple cider and it was crisp and refreshing! Great Apple and pineapple flavors. We started with the garlic cheese curds and they were phenomenal. Weirdly enough, the marinara dipping sauce was really good. My husband and son had the soup of the day, which was a beef stew and they both loved it. I had the French onion soup and it was perfect. I loved the addition of the crispy onions on top as well. I had the fish and chips and oh myyyyyy goshhhh. So crispy, so flavorful, buttery, and delicious. Loved the coleslaw. Loved the fries. So so good! They were served super hot and fresh. Yum! I asked my server to surprise me with my next cider and he chose the Blah Blah Burst, which was blue. It was AMAZING. It was their spin on Baja Blast as a cider. Overall, amazing dinner here. Loved the atmosphere. Loved the decor. Loved all of the TVs with college football on.

Fast, friendly service. Good drinks but I didn't really enjoy my chicken and mashed potatoes. Husband loved his chicken pie. Cool decor, nice lighting. I understand this is a brew pub and we visited on a weekend so everything had been thoroughly cleaned in the brewing/bottling area; unfortunately this meant a distinct whiff of bleach was in the air. It is what it is. Super nice experience otherwise.

Great food, great beer and a cool atmosphere. The menu is traditional but with a unique spin on each dish.