A great exclusive location on the waterfront, a huge patio in a city that needs more huge waterfront patios, friendly staff, solid service -- what could go wrong? I have been here a number of times and it is a fine place to go for a beer if you are trapped at the Corus building. But having eaten here several times as well, the food is disappointing, and it's not just me being picky. My work colleagues came up with the same complaints. The food is industrial grade for the most part (with a couple minor exceptions). I don't know what's going on back in the kitchen but the results taste like no one cares.
Maybe two stars is harsh, but with everything it has going for it, it's doubly annoying that Against The Grain doesn't get it right.