I was recently invited to a private party at this location of Against the Grain. I wasn't sure what to expect because quite honestly i had never heard of this restaurant. It was fairly easy to find, parking was a breeze because it's in a large plaza with several other big name stores & businesses. We walked and were greeted immediately, we let them know we were there for a private function. First impression on walking in - clean, nicely decorated modern & trendy tavern.
The led us up to the 2nd floor. There are booths, counter height tables & chairs and standard height tables/chairs. The 2nd floor event space has it's own bar & washrooms which is very convenient. Best part of all - rooftop patio, which is one of 2 patios they have. Can't wait to go back in the Spring & Summer to enjoy that!
We were with a party of 45 adults & kids. Everyone was taken care of very well! The servers were very attentive and easily took care of everyone's orders for hot & cold beverages and bringing everyone's food to the table at the same time. They were especially patient with the kids while they ordered and made several trips back to their table to ask if they needed anything else. Kudos to our server for taking care of 6-8 kids ages 6-10 so well!
Kids were offered either pasta, tenders & fries or burgers & fries. Adults had the choice of herb & citrus glazed chicken, grilled flat iron steak or Nasi Goreng (Indonesian fried rice). Dessert was cake provided by the hosts of the party.
I ordered the Grilled Flat Iron Steak, frites, & spicy ketchup - steak was seasoned and grilled very well. Juicy, cooked to a perfect medium temp. It seemed to be the popular choice amongst the guests because the majority had ordered it. Guests that ordered the chicken & Nasi Goreng also enjoyed their food very much.
Everyone was very happy with the food & the service. On the way out i had a chance to look at their dining menu. I will definitely be back to try out more of their menu and enjoy their rooftop patio when the weather gets warmer.