Started in 1999, Granite City Food & Brewery is a chain of publicly traded casual dining restaurants that operate from more than 25 locations in over 10 U.S. states. Its restaurants have on-site breweries that offer a range of beers and ales. The chain s upscale restaurants provide breakfast and lunch options. Its restaurants serve a variety of appetizers, soups, salads, burgers, sandwiches, pizzas and pasta dishes. Granite City Food & Brewery s restaurants offer membership opportunities in the Mug Club and host parties and special events. Its restaurants specialties include GC Steakhouse Classic CAB, meatloaf, grilled salmon and chicken burritos. Granite City Food & Brewery s restaurants offer gift cards of various denominations.