Jeez like this place. Wife's 10 oz steak while cooked good was chewy not what I would expect for a $26 steak? My jager schnitzel was good wish it was thinner even if giving a couple of ounces of less weight? All in all good not great. Steak pulled down the rating read more

Food was great! Good variety of food choices for a brewery. The bar could have had some more options. Overall good experience!

My boyfriend used to work there and he has to say that the coworkers are good people and the service is fast. Personally I like the food , the smell of hops used to make the beer can be intimidating but it is very tasty. read more

Ordered pulled pork sandwich first bite I bite into I hit a bone and hurt my tooth. I let waitress know and she told mgr. Said yea sometimes you get a bone in it. I ended up dissecting the rest of sandwich to make sure no more bones. Not a very pleasant experience. I have always had good luck here before. read more

A little slow but the food was amazing and drinks= very good. Ambiance was great because it was RIGHT by the grand river and the restaurant was decorated well. Again the service was slow and it WAS a little pricey but if that's what you're into I recommend. read more

Very good service. Large place so there was no wait at all. Apps were very tasty as were our wraps. Will come back when in the area. It's close to the freeway so that's a plus as well. read more

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The staff handled our family sized table of 30 very well. Thumbs up for the monkey mouth IPA. The very thick brisket chili had a little kick and was tasty. My husband enjoyed the brisket sandwich. $10 lunch menu can't be beat Cool atmosphere and friendly staff. read more

Food and atmosphere are great. Service is always friendly. The menu is very diverse. However, their portions are small and over priced for what you get. That was a disappointment both times we've been there so we won't be going back. read more

Service was excellent. Our waitress was helpful when selecting from the large beer list. Giving 4 stars mostly because of the service and the delicious beers. Cobb salad was ok. The dressing was on the salad and it was swimming in it. Too much. I would go again and try something else. read more

Grand River Brewery - Jackson - Beer flight - American Near Me - Jackson, Michigan

Good overall just expensive but great surroundings not so much serviceB...I had the Blacked Perch Tacos

This use to be so good! Not anymore! Gave it 3 chances to improve and it is definitely going downhill!!the food quality and the service! Not going back! read more

Great brewery. I stopped in while in Jackson, it was a packed house on Monday! I was able to get a small table, and I enjoyed a flight of really good beer. They have a lot of darker beers on the menu right now and I like that. I ordered some appetizers to eat with my adult beverages. I ate the Asian cauliflower dish, deep fried, a bit heavy. Also ordered the pimento cheese app, came with toast and celery, didn't suit me. Service was great! The beers were outstanding, food ok. Look forward to my next visit here. read more

Beer was great. Fish and chips and Cobb Salad were great. Outdoor patio is spacious and shaded. Lunch specials all looked well priced. read more

Grand River Brewery - Jackson - Cobb Salad for Lunch - American Near Me - Jackson, Michigan

Beer was great! I had the ribs, they were good, but would have like the sauce on the side. Service was great as well. Overall I will be back. read more

I can't say enough good things.... even if the food would have been terrible (which it wasn't) the service was AMAZING! I wish I knew our servers name but he was bar tending tonight, and him and the other guys behind the bar serving the high top tables communicated so well and made sure all of their tables were taken care of and the bar as well! Food was on point too.... and of course their beers were amazing! I have read the reviews and seen this place, we are new to town, and was finally able to get there tonight. Highly recommend!!! And we will most definitely be back. read more

Took a group of 12 for a late Mother's Day meal. Food was delicious as it always is. They were flipping tables after hosting brunch when we arrived and took our order not too long after being seated. There were several other large groups there and after an hour we got our food. The kitchen forgot 2 orders so they had to rush those to us after the first delivery. Server made sure we had everything we needed after that. Manager stopped by our table to apologize for the long wait. read more

When in Jackson, I alway stop here. Just a great place for food, great weather and friends. The weather was great, being from Texas, 83 at 4 in the afternoon is amazing! Had a michigan mule for starters, so good. Hit the spot right away. Couldn't pass up the Poutine as an appetizer. Those cheese curds, so good. I ordered the fish and chips and was not disappointed at all. The portion of the fish was amazing, and the batter omg! amazing! Overall a great dining visit. All employees were wearing mask, the outdoor seating made the social distancing easy. read more

Wonderful food and beer. The staff are always great to us! Love the location in the old Kuhls market.

Always great food, drinks and service, even with a big party. Nice outdoor seating too. Thank you!

My friend and I stopped here as a midway break between Kalamazoo and a concert at Pine Knob (call it what you like, it's always the Knob to me). We sat outside in the patio, and had the waitress bring us the bags for cornhole, but we really only got to get few throws in before our food arrived. Those two things we ate really hit the spot. It was Taco Tuesday so we each got a $4 perch taco, which was wonderful. We also split the asparagus tempura appetizer. It was a hit. read more

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I have been to this place many times and it is always good. Last night was a disaster. They decided to have a live band and he was decent. However, when they called us to be seated, they asked if we wouldn't mind sitting in front of the band. We politely told them we would wait for another table as we really wanted to talk amongst ourselves. 5 minutes later, they found us a different table.........exactly 10 feet away. It was not good. We couldn't hear anyone at the table. It was like going to a concert. We even mentioned to our server that it was too loud and she quickly agreed saying it was hard for her to do her job, too. We felt bad for her. If this is the new norm, we will need to find a different place which is sad because there are not too many options in the area. read more

Always pleased with the food and service at Grand River Brewery! Thank you for being our favorite place to gather with friends and family.

Food was great, service was slow. Due to limited capacity we had a bit of a wait. The atmosphere was cool, they had live music. read more

Grand River Brewery - Jackson - Worth the wait! - American Near Me - Jackson, Michigan

Always meant to stop here when passing on I-94...finally made it happen a week ago and are glad we did. Started with a flight. I won't bore you with a complete rundown, but will say we were very impressed with the Bashful Flapper ginger beer, Black Penny porter, and Dusk Heist saison. The saison was exceptionally full bodied for the style, and we ended up getting a pint to go with the salads we ordered for lunch (But--with asian food, the ginger beer would rock!). My wife got the Sante Fe salad (chicken, black beans, corn, spicy ranch, etc.--a version of the a southwest chicken salad you see in a lot of places) and liked it a lot--everything was fresh, and the toppings came in generous portions. I got the cobb, which tasted fine, but was noticeably smaller than my wife's salad, and I left the table hungry. We did have some problems getting what we ordered. Initially, the waiter brought out a pizza for me and a cobb salad minus eggs (the way I'd ordered one)--for my wife, telling her it was the Santa Fe salad she'd ordered. We told him we hadn't ordered a pizza and that the salad was mine, so he the cobb with me and took away the pie. When he returned, he gave my wife a cobb with eggs, and told her it was her Santa Fe. After we informed him it wasn't, he excused himself and left looking confused. Someone else, a supervisor I'm guessing, arrived and said he wanted to explain the difference between the salads. I pointed out the the difference was that mine was what I ordered and my wife's wasn't what she did. Like the server he seemed perplexed, but after a moment he acknowledged the problem and in short order brought out...a Santa Fe salad! That was kind of an odd occurrence, but as I said before the food did taste good, and the beer was excellent. We do want to stop again, though I'll order something with a little more substance. read more

So disappointed with the new changes! Price increases and portion decreases. $12 for pretzels. $24 for fish and chips and the smallest pieces of fish were served. We've been coming here for date nights since it opened, but it's hard to justify coming anymore. Every time we have been this year has been a disappointment read more

The Bloody Mary was top of the line and my French toast was so delicious! The wait staff was attentive and constantly checking on us. I would recommend this place to others and j will be back! read more

Great place! This was my 2nd visit and it was even better than I remember. The service was very good (we even had a person training who was already very good at her job and knew the menu well). We ordered the chronic fries to start and they were delicious! I recommend them for a unique take on fries. We then ordered the fungophile pizza, the smitten pig pizza, the chicken peach salad, and the grand bacon jam burger. I could go on and on about each item, but everything tasted top notch. I love their pizzas. The toppings are always loaded and full of flavor. The crust could use a bit more flavor but it has a great crispy finish to it. Overall, I highly recommend Grand River Brewery and can not wait to try more of their menu! read more

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My multiple check-in's here may say more about Grand River Brewery than what I can say in my review, but I'll attempt to elaborate. ; ) I recommend calling ahead for anything dinner related, no matter what day of the week. One weekday, we encountered an hour wait with a call-ahead. Yes, they were slammed on a weekday. In my humble opinion, this happens when something is really good, reasonably priced, with an awesome ambiance and waitstaff. GRB checks all those boxes. They don't serve outside alcohol - they are their own brewery and distillery, so there's no need. Their house whisky is actually REALLY good and smooth, and with a great price. All of the food I had was delivered quickly and as ordered by outstanding waitstaff, who were well acquainted with not only the food menu, but the adult flavored beverages as well. None of our questions stumped them even for a second. I do have one minor gripe, and I hope the management sees this. There is a potentially awesome bar area to the right when you walk in, that is completely non-utilized. In my opinion, this bar should be opened and well lit, as there is a window facing the entire county's main thoroughfare. The amount of revenue and advertising that would generate, I think would be amazing. But, there it sits, a darkened afterthought. In my opinion Grand River Brewery is currently the best place in Jackson to grab a great meal and a great beverage, and that's not something I often say. Just open up that unused bar, please! read more

The food alone is worth the drive. Amazing atmosphere in a true brewery setting. HOWEVER: this is not the "first date" kind of place. The service is lacking at a fundamental level. If you dont mind waiting while the staff discusses thier day with the bartender. Not to mention the 25 minutes just to get water and then your order apparently, doesn't go to the kitchen. You will have a great time At a 100$ for 2 people with one drink, I'd rather roll the dice somewhere else. Lazy, lackluster service is easy to find. Then again, it is Jackson Mi. after all. I guess I set the bar to high for this place. Beer and food is great I will repeat when they put in a drive thru windows but until then I can get better service at Dennys..... read more

When my father and I were in Jackson for an afternoon we wondered where we should eat. After talking to two people from the Jackson area, they told us that we needed to try Grand River Brewery. So that is exactly what we did. Upon entering Grand River Brewery you get the vibe of an old building that was converted into a brewery with a modern flair. The hostess was very nice and sat us right away. Grand River Brewery has tablet menus, and when you tap on the name of each item a picture and a description appear. After a little longer than usual wait for our waitress, she came over and took our drink orders. She had to come back a little bit later to inform us that they could not sell hard liquor in the afternoon on Sundays. They could not sell hard liquor because they did not have the proper license for it. Hopefully, they will be able to receive their license soon because this did detract from the experience. My father was looking forward to trying the gin that they make. For an appetizer, we ordered the fires that they have. These fries have parmesan, bacon bits, and more. We asked to have the balsamic vinegar taken off and our waitress very kindly obliged. They arrived quickly and were very addicting! For our main course, we ordered a pizza, and it was delicious. The crust where the cheese and sauce were was incredibly thin, but the edges were very light and fluffy. I very much enjoyed the pizza and splitting it between two people was the perfect portion. We then asked if we could get to mini key lime pies to go. I was surprised but very happy, to find out that they still give them to their patrons in the glass mason jars even if they are to go. We ordered the mini pies for my mother and brother, and they loved them! Overall my experience at Grand River Brewery was very good. I like the atmosphere, the food was very good, and our waitress was accommodating. I will definitely come back to Grand River Brewery and hope that someday my town will be able to have a brewery as nice as this one! read more

Grand River Brewery - Jackson - Inside of Grand River Brewery - American Near Me - Jackson, Michigan

Everything was amazing! Food, service, and beer! Totally recommend this place! Awesome shandy beer and awesome pork shoulder! read more

Grand River Brewery - Jackson - This is the pork shoulder and it was amazing!!! I totally recommend it! - American Near Me - Jackson, Michigan

Went on a Monday night. Fairly crowded but plenty of seating. They were out of pulled pork (on half on menu items). Manager substituted the brisket for same price, usually 6 more on each dish. Then he came over to explain how he was out of pork. Great guy and businessman. Passionate about food and his job. Beer was also very good. Must stop when in Jackson even worth a trip to eat there. read more

Our family ate here while in town for a hockey tournament We all enjoyed it. Brunch was great, super cool building and great mimosas.

Just had a terrific late lunch. Perfectly sized portions, and the food was incredible. I've never complimented a house salad before, but this one deserves praise. The spirits and beer were all incredibly tasty too. Relaxed environment made for a great experience. Stop by and try it today! read more

Great food! Great service! Ate out on the terrace! Luckily the weather cooperated. Even if it hadn't, the inside would have been great too. read more

The food is phenomenal, the atmosphere is amazing, the service is fantastic! However, they crowd you to tight dinning room, like cattle waiting to be slaughtered! Given the size of building I expect a much larger dining room, instead most of it taken up for retail and private dining rooms! So, majority gets crowded near the bar, nearly enough room for your elbows! I would rethink your seating area! read more

Probably the top brewpub in Jackson. They have an extensive beer and cider selection, and a wide range of food. The space is huge and really cool looking with tanks all around, and old pictures of the space before it became a brewery on the walls. A must stop in Jackson! read more

Grand River Brewery - Jackson - 14 Beers and 3 ciders. Something for everyone. - American Near Me - Jackson, Michigan

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My steak last night was perfectly cooked! Our server, Heather, was amazing as always! We are regulars and always get the best service from Heather. She is the absolute best. read more

Well where do I start with this place? When you have a group of people who are in a packed bar have to raise their voices to communicate, and get cut off by a manager for "complaints". When a table of 13 spends more than $300 dollars on food and drinks and don't even get a warning if you are being loud. The unprofessional behavior of the manager is a slap in the face of guests. The waitress, Layla, did a fantastic job and was undercut by a petty manager with little experience. I live in Arizona and my friends suggested this place, I will never patronize this business again as well as the other people who were there. Downtown Jackson is on life support and the manager of the Grand River Brewery just pulled the plug! read more

A group of 4 went here after visiting the area. We were seating promptly and service was nice. Wait staff made sure to tell us that food was made from scratch. I ordered the pretzel apps and they were very good, a bit greasy, but we ate them up! Two got burgers and two got fish and chips/poutine. The burgers were good, although my bun seemed to fail my burger and made it a bit messy. The fish and chips got two thumbs up, although the poutine could have been warmer to melt the cheese a bit. Staff was friendly and cleaned the plates from the tables. If in the area again, I wouldn't mind stopping here again - but would like to try other spots in the area also. **we were all so hungry, I didn't stop to take pictures. :) read more