I have eaten at Grains n Grill many times. Even though it has been awhile since my last time, I was completely disappointed! The quantity of our meals were beyond poor. The taste of some of our items was good but the presentation was poor. We all got Beef tips. The taste was fine but the meat was not pan seared at all. It looked like it was a boiled piece of beef. Our food was not hot! The cole slaw was ok as well as the Brussels. I used to rave about the table bread that proceeded the meal. They were fresh baked Italian or Sourdough boule breads. They were crusty in the outer shell and soft on the inside. They would come out HOT with tons of butter. You could eat just that never touching your meal that you would bring home for later. The prices and food choices have changed drastically. 54.00 for a 16oz Ribeye? They used to have a bigger ribeye steak for that price. Certain sides are no longer available like the fingerling potatoes. Also this should have been an indicator for me... When we pulled into the parking lot seeing a resturant that used to have lines out the door, you had to fight for parking, chairs and tables outside were starting to fill up, and lastly they had to open the other end of the building for more adequate seating to...the parking lot empty, no fight for parking, outside tables empty, and walked in without needing a reservation...I should have turned around and went back to Marion for Texas Roadhouse! I believe they have been open for 3yrs now, maybe more, and they have been busy ever since. Parking lot full, wait times, lines out the door, buzzer going off...Sorry Grains n Grill...I won't be back! It is very sad indeed!
Steve
We had great service at the bar while waiting for our table. Our server was fantastic and very attentive to our table. Just a great evening.
Tony
Recommendation by a co worker. It was everything he stated. Very pleasant experience. Wife and I got the Hoosier Hot Plate. Normally I'm not a person to mix my food together. However this was so good. Going back next time we are in that area again. Thank you Grains & Grill for a nice experience during a not so pleasant trip to your area.
Daniel
I always enjoy eating at Grains and Grill. The food was not to the quality as it normally is.
Sharon
We had reservations but still had to wait 20 minutes to be seated. Whipped feta appetizer was fantastic. I ordered the filet tips , the bourbon glaze was sweet - and the Brussel sprouts had no flavor-so I only had a few bites. The other person got the pork chop special and it was sorely lacking any salt. The bread pudding dessert was phenomenal. Our bill was brought to us at first before we had even been asked about dessert and they started putting up the chairs on all the tables around us. Clearly signaling time to go. We found this rude - especially because we had been made to wait so long for a table. By the time you factor or wait for a seat and then our order being taken- that was nearly 1/2 hour AND we weren't the last table left. There were others still there in other parts of the restaurant. This was a very special night for a major life milestone and this fell short
Mary
Our table was ready, service was excellent, and the food delicious. We and another couple meet here every few months, each driving four hours from opposite directions. It's that good!
Tina
I feel like it should have tasted mindblowing for the prices. I had the special which was halibut and polenta for $36! The halibut was very overcooked and dry, no sauce. The polenta was dry and not creamy at all. The flavor was good, but I felt this was more of a $20 meal. Pretty disappointed.
Amy
A must visit! Delicious food. All five of us loved our appetizers, entrees and salads. Lots of comfort foods plus some healthy options. Great drink menu (cocktails plus many draft beers). Fun vibe. Friendly staff and attentive service.
Randy
There were seven of us and it's always more difficult when there's a larger group like this . The waitress was wonderful. She deserves a five star . Five of our meals were very good. The fillet was burnt and the beef tips or too chewy and tough . S o we're batting five out of seven 😊
Mark
The food was fair at best. When comparing against cost it was not even closely worth it. I requested a booth when I made my reservation. We were sat at a high table in the bar. After requesting a booth in person, we were moved. Basic Budweiser was not a drink option which is a personal preference. My wife's salmon was under cooked and had to be sent back. My $56 ribeye has almost zero seasoning on it and I had to salt it just to be able to eat it. The waitress was very nice and attentive. Overall for $110 for two to eat with no alcohol I was extremely disappointed and won't return. This was the second time here both times were similar experiences, this one being worse.
This was our first time here and we thoroughly enjoyed it. Jillian was our server and she did a great job taking care of us. We will definitely be back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Linda Gill
Jillian just served us an amazing dinner! She recommended some great items & we are FULL!!! Great food, atmosphere, & service. We’ll be back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Philip Sluka
Had a great experience dining here with my wife this evening. Food, staff, and atmosphere were excellent. We each had a wedge salad and shared an order of poutine. She ordered the filet medallions with brussel sprouts, and I had the Cajun Mac 'N Cheese. Everything was delicious. The only slight let-down was the shrimp in the Mac 'N Cheese. It was a bit rubbery, but the rest of the dish was great. The staff was very friendly and personable, and we both really liked the vibe of the place. Not too loud, and seemed like a really upscale place to dine in a small town.
Excellent food and plenty of it. Orders were a bit slow. Made reservations but still sat and waited while non reservationists who came in after us were seated before we were. This is my only complaint. Overall great place to have a very nice dinner.
I have eaten at Grains n Grill many times. Even though it has been awhile since my last time, I was completely disappointed! The quantity of our meals were beyond poor. The taste of some of our items was good but the presentation was poor. We all got Beef tips. The taste was fine but the meat was not pan seared at all. It looked like it was a boiled piece of beef. Our food was not hot! The cole slaw was ok as well as the Brussels. I used to rave about the table bread that proceeded the meal. They were fresh baked Italian or Sourdough boule breads. They were crusty in the outer shell and soft on the inside. They would come out HOT with tons of butter. You could eat just that never touching your meal that you would bring home for later. The prices and food choices have changed drastically. 54.00 for a 16oz Ribeye? They used to have a bigger ribeye steak for that price. Certain sides are no longer available like the fingerling potatoes. Also this should have been an indicator for me... When we pulled into the parking lot seeing a resturant that used to have lines out the door, you had to fight for parking, chairs and tables outside were starting to fill up, and lastly they had to open the other end of the building for more adequate seating to...the parking lot empty, no fight for parking, outside tables empty, and walked in without needing a reservation...I should have turned around and went back to Marion for Texas Roadhouse! I believe they have been open for 3yrs now, maybe more, and they have been busy ever since. Parking lot full, wait times, lines out the door, buzzer going off...Sorry Grains n Grill...I won't be back! It is very sad indeed!
We had great service at the bar while waiting for our table. Our server was fantastic and very attentive to our table. Just a great evening.
Recommendation by a co worker. It was everything he stated. Very pleasant experience. Wife and I got the Hoosier Hot Plate. Normally I'm not a person to mix my food together. However this was so good. Going back next time we are in that area again. Thank you Grains & Grill for a nice experience during a not so pleasant trip to your area.
I always enjoy eating at Grains and Grill. The food was not to the quality as it normally is.
We had reservations but still had to wait 20 minutes to be seated. Whipped feta appetizer was fantastic. I ordered the filet tips , the bourbon glaze was sweet - and the Brussel sprouts had no flavor-so I only had a few bites. The other person got the pork chop special and it was sorely lacking any salt. The bread pudding dessert was phenomenal. Our bill was brought to us at first before we had even been asked about dessert and they started putting up the chairs on all the tables around us. Clearly signaling time to go. We found this rude - especially because we had been made to wait so long for a table. By the time you factor or wait for a seat and then our order being taken- that was nearly 1/2 hour AND we weren't the last table left. There were others still there in other parts of the restaurant. This was a very special night for a major life milestone and this fell short
Our table was ready, service was excellent, and the food delicious. We and another couple meet here every few months, each driving four hours from opposite directions. It's that good!
I feel like it should have tasted mindblowing for the prices. I had the special which was halibut and polenta for $36! The halibut was very overcooked and dry, no sauce. The polenta was dry and not creamy at all. The flavor was good, but I felt this was more of a $20 meal. Pretty disappointed.
A must visit! Delicious food. All five of us loved our appetizers, entrees and salads. Lots of comfort foods plus some healthy options. Great drink menu (cocktails plus many draft beers). Fun vibe. Friendly staff and attentive service.
There were seven of us and it's always more difficult when there's a larger group like this . The waitress was wonderful. She deserves a five star . Five of our meals were very good. The fillet was burnt and the beef tips or too chewy and tough . S o we're batting five out of seven 😊
The food was fair at best. When comparing against cost it was not even closely worth it. I requested a booth when I made my reservation. We were sat at a high table in the bar. After requesting a booth in person, we were moved. Basic Budweiser was not a drink option which is a personal preference. My wife's salmon was under cooked and had to be sent back. My $56 ribeye has almost zero seasoning on it and I had to salt it just to be able to eat it. The waitress was very nice and attentive. Overall for $110 for two to eat with no alcohol I was extremely disappointed and won't return. This was the second time here both times were similar experiences, this one being worse.
Restaurantji Recommends
This was our first time here and we thoroughly enjoyed it. Jillian was our server and she did a great job taking care of us. We will definitely be back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jillian just served us an amazing dinner! She recommended some great items & we are FULL!!! Great food, atmosphere, & service. We’ll be back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Had a great experience dining here with my wife this evening. Food, staff, and atmosphere were excellent. We each had a wedge salad and shared an order of poutine. She ordered the filet medallions with brussel sprouts, and I had the Cajun Mac 'N Cheese. Everything was delicious. The only slight let-down was the shrimp in the Mac 'N Cheese. It was a bit rubbery, but the rest of the dish was great. The staff was very friendly and personable, and we both really liked the vibe of the place. Not too loud, and seemed like a really upscale place to dine in a small town.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Brussels Sprouts, Fries, Salad
All I can say is yumm
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Excellent food and plenty of it. Orders were a bit slow. Made reservations but still sat and waited while non reservationists who came in after us were seated before we were. This is my only complaint. Overall great place to have a very nice dinner.
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