State & Main in Guelph

79 Clair Rd E Unit 1, Guelph, ON N1L 0J7, Canada

★★★★☆
(1432 reviews)
Categories: Restaurant

About

Welcome to State & Main Guelph, your destination in South Guelph for elevated comfort food and hand-crafted cocktails. Conveniently located just minutes away from Highway 6 and close to many hotels, we're the perfect stop whether you're a local or a traveler looking for a cozy spot to relax. Our vibrant downtown atmosphere brings the best of the city to your neighbourhood. Our inviting kitchen and bar provide a welcoming space to unwind after a long day or celebrate with family and friends. From mouthwatering steaks and gourmet burgers to our bold signature cocktails, our menu has something for everyone. Join us for a quick yet tasty lunch, a wine-filled dinner date, or our twice-daily happy hour on the patio. Our patio is also dog-frien...

Website
stateandmain.ca
Address
79 Clair Rd E Unit 1, Guelph, ON N1L 0J7, Canada
Plus Code
GR27+WJ Guelph, Ontario, Canada
Time Zone
America/Toronto

Business Hours

Monday
11 AM–11 PM
Tuesday
11 AM–4 PM
Wednesday
Closed
Thursday
12–10 PM
Friday
11 AM–12 AM
Saturday
11 AM–12 AM
Sunday
11 AM–11 PM

Services

Service options
Delivery Takeaway Dine-in
Highlights
Great cocktails Sport
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible car park Wheelchair-accessible entrance Wheelchair-accessible seating Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Offerings
Alcohol Beer Cocktails Coffee Happy-hour food Healthy options Late-night food Small plates Spirits Vegan options Vegetarian options Wine
Dining options
Brunch Lunch Dinner Dessert Seating
Amenities
Bar on site Toilets
Atmosphere
Casual Cosy
Crowd
Groups
Planning
Accepts reservations
Payments
Credit cards Debit cards NFC mobile payments Credit cards
Children
Good for kids High chairs Kids' menu
Parking
Free of charge street parking Free parking lot Parking

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Reviews

4.3
★★★★☆
1432 reviews

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★★★★★
November 1, 2024

We had a wonderful experience at the Guelph State & Main. Cal was our server and he was excellent! He came to the table at all the right times, made perfect suggestions and was very pleasant. Would highly recommend! All of the food was amazing, but the Bang Bang shrimp was to die for! Thank you for a lovely evening

★★★★★
September 19, 2024

Came in on a super hot day and opted to sit at the bar. The atmosphere inside was very relaxed and welcoming for a Thursday afternoon. It was half price bottles of wine and happy hour so it made for a lovely dining experience. Kelly was serving us and she is so friendly and engaging! She’s got such a great knowledge of food and cocktails too. We really enjoyed our time there and will definitely be back!

★★★★★
August 28, 2024

Excellent, fresh and hot food! The atmosphere made us feel very at home. Our server Abby was wonderful and accommodating!

★★★★
June 25, 2024

Upscale sports bar? The food is very good. The Miso Roasted Black Cod was light and flavorful. The fish portion was on the small side. The Pretzel Bites were tasty but they are long pretzel strips rather than bites. The cinnamon bun bread pudding was delicious. The service from Sadie was excellent!

★★★★★
May 27, 2024

Food was delicious but my main dish of the Chicken with Asparagus could have been served warmer

★★★★★
May 5, 2024

We ordered the "Empire State" and the "French Dip", the food came quickly. The Empire State was delicious, savory and the combination was sweet! The mash potatoes with gravy was a plus. The French Dip is similar to a Philly cheese steak I would say and we have nothing to complain about. The drinks we ordered were smooth, perfectly made. The old fashioned was made with Maker's Mark Bourbon, a really great choice. The service through the time we've been there was great. The only thing that is not that good is when we arrived with our table reserved, they told us we had only two hours of time to spend, no rush, but we had only two hours(this was noted on the reservation website as well). This is not bad, it is more than enough time to eat and chill, however it's kind of an upsetting situation. We spent one hour total. The atmosphere was good overall, the seats were great, the spot we seated was ok. Only the noise around was loud for us, there were some tables speaking loudly and the tv sound was on as well. We sort of yelled at each other to have a conversation. I would rate 4.5 stars. Because two things that I didn't like so much is my personal opinion, and others might not notice. I recommend this place, it is a great experience.

★★★★★
March 3, 2024

I am specially going to State & Main to eat my favourite dish "pistachio crusted Salmon" , also they have good steak dish as well but i will highly recommend people to try salmon and you will always go back to state and main for that. In terms of service they have really good staff highly skilled and professional so no complaint at all and atmosphere wise also its good.

★★★★
August 12, 2023

Nice place for a late night snack and drink. Probably the best mixed drink I’ve had in quite some time! I tried the Spicy Honey Margarita, which was extremely well crafted!! The tequila was strong and tasty and the spices on the glass were spicy enough to makes your lips tingle! The Frozen Lemonade was also very tasty but definitely not as strong as the Margarita. It was late so we opted fo share two apps; The Pretzel Bites and Dragon Boat Lettuce Wraps. You get ample cheese sauce with the pretzels which is nice. And the lettuce wraps were different but very tasty.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2024

Great night out with our extended family for a Christmas get together that we couldnt do at our house this year. They took care of us even though we were loud and boisterous. But we had a great time and great food. Very grateful for State and Maine for the great hospitality.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2024

Amazing food.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2024

Delicious lunch spot. Baja fish tacos with fries & dill dip were super great. Mains are sizeable; you don t need an appetizer. We got dragon lettuce wrap appetizers and they were good (huge). Had to ask for more lettuce to match the ratio of the filling, but staff were friendly and understood the request! Oddly busy at lunch. But nice chatty vibe. They have an extensive steak menu. Daily drink specials. Bowls, salads, diverse mains, etc. something for everyone. Vegetarian options: Several

★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2024

Awesome place to dine!!

★★★
Local Guide
December 17, 2024

I enjoy going to State & Main, its the sweet spot of fancy and fun. Yesterday I ordered the Bison Burger (do not order it), it was a hockey puck on a bun. Staff were excellent, but the burger was about as bad as it gets.

★★★★★
December 15, 2024

Best Brussel Sprouts in town along with their jalapeños Mac and cheese even better if you grab it in happy hour :)

★★★★★
December 15, 2024

Great service for a party of 23!!!

★★★★★
December 15, 2024

Been here quite a bit in the past few years and it had been a while since I could get back. I ve always been happy with the food and service, but this was the best experience yet! Amazing food and amazing service! Thanks Ayslyn! Food

★★★★★
December 15, 2024

Our server, Ayslun was wonderful, food was delicious, old fashioned was fantastic. We don t get to come this way often, but will make a point to get here soon again! Parking: Easily got a spot close to the door.

★★★★★
December 8, 2024

Had Emma as a server on Wednesday. What a wonderful experience, thank you State & Main and Emma! I will definitely be back!

★★★★★
Local Guide
November 24, 2024

Great service and atmosphere. Food was warm, fresh, and came on time. Our waiter provided great service. I had the chicken enchiladas, would recommend.

★★★★★
Local Guide
November 22, 2024

State & Main is our companys go-to spot for team celebrations, team & client lunches, and everything else in between. Kelly and the team are fantastic and deliver the best customer experience and service around. State & Main has great food, awesome drinks and a great atmosphere. Would highly recommend heading their for your next outing with family, friends, or a work function.

★★★★★
November 22, 2024

Darian was fabulous!

★★★★★
November 22, 2024

Darian was fantastic, very attentive! Great food and service.

★★★★★
November 22, 2024

Darian was amazing! Me and my girls had such a lovely lunch. We will be back!

★★★★★
November 22, 2024

Excellent all around. Thx to my server, Alyssa!!!

★★★★★
November 22, 2024

Wonderful experience Thank you Hayley

★★★★★
November 22, 2024

Always consistent. Chicken Fingers are a constant go to.

★★★★★
November 22, 2024

Alexa was the best server ever. The food was outstanding, such an amazing experience!

★★★★★
November 22, 2024

Excellent dining experience all around. Great atmosphere and Jade was a phenomenal server. Did not feel rushed, the food was great and the music did not drown out our conversations! Keep doing what you re doing State and Main Guelph!!

★★★★★
October 22, 2024

The food was excellent and the service provided by our Server, Abbie, was also exceptional.

★★★★★
October 22, 2024

food was good but service was better. callum was a 10/10 all around good guy.. deserves more credit if u ask me

★★★★★
October 22, 2024

Excellent service during busy hours today, thanks Darian! Good food.

★★★★★
October 22, 2024

Came for dinner tonight, had the wonderful Zoe, everything was fantastic! Will come again.

★★★★★
October 22, 2024

Came for dinner tonight, Zoe took great care of us, very knowledgeable and quick.

★★★★★
October 22, 2024

Great experience with Mady!

★★
October 22, 2024

Got the West coast salad . Chicken dry and they cheap out on toppings.

★★★★★
October 22, 2024

Olivia was fantastic and very helpful. Our food was delicious and delivered in a timely manner. It was our first visit, but certainly not our last.

★★★★★
October 22, 2024

Excellent service and excellent food!

★★★★
October 22, 2024

Was in last week for dinner with my wife. The food was better then expected and we enjoyed the wine selection. Our server Alyssa was great with suggestions for starters as well. Would go back.

★★★★★
October 22, 2024

Maddy was so great!!!

★★★★★
Local Guide
October 22, 2024

Date night with hubby. Great food. Excellent service by Callum. Will absolutely be back.

★★★★★
October 22, 2024

had an amazing time, fast and great service. My server was Dani, she was great! The food tasted amazing

★★★
October 22, 2024

Service was good, food was good for the price, and the place is nice with many screens. Just frustrating for a sports bar that doesnt broadcast Leafs x Canadiens, and instead has sports from another country playing on all the screens. Also not nice to have 18% as the lowest tip option.

★★★★★
October 22, 2024

Had take out today for lunch for our work staff! Great food, excellent customer service and accomodating staff ( went of their way to replace a salad that was mistakenly eaten by wrong person ) Always look forward to eating here!

★★★★★
October 22, 2024

This is one of my go to places. The service is always super amazing Kelly is our absolutely favourite, she is go great with our kids and always makes us feel so special by remember our drink orders, and makes everyone always feel super welcomed! Plus the food is always very consistent and the environment is great for all social settings!

★★★★★
October 22, 2024

Our server Kelly was very friendly and made our visit such a delight!

September 22, 2024

We ve been regulars here, visiting almost every week, but unfortunately, we ll be looking for somewhere else to go. Customer beware: when we paid for our meals, we were asked to enter gratuity twice (we entered a gratuity, it provided us the total with gratuity, then asked for a gratuity again on the new total). They ve had a new payment system for the past few weeks, which has been pretty annoying, but this was the first time we were prompted to add gratuity twice. When we mentioned it to our waitress, she casually said it happens sometimes but why weren t we told before we paid?

★★★★★
Local Guide
September 22, 2024

Sadie is soo incredibly nice and amazing costumer service! Shes friendly and knows the menu! The restaurant was clean and inviting Thank you, Ill 100% be back!!!! Food

★★★★★
September 22, 2024

Crystal provided a culinary experience that rivaled the birth of my first child. If I could adopt her, I would.

★★★★★
Local Guide
September 22, 2024

Great food

★★★★★
September 22, 2024

Very friendly staff, seated with in 5 minutes. Our waiter Callum was great. Went above and beyond! Highly recommended this restaurant

★★★★★
September 22, 2024

I had the best service when coming to this location for dinner. The food was great, as well as the staff. They are all kind and always ensured we had everything we needed.

★★★★★
September 22, 2024

I ve lost count of how many times I have been here and each time the food is delicious and the service is awesome.

★★★★★
September 22, 2024

Maddy was awesome!!

★★★★★
September 22, 2024

Maddy was great . Looking forward to coming back

★★★★★
Local Guide
September 22, 2024

Definitely a favorite restaurant! Tried this location when I visited Guelph last year and have been back multiple times, including this past week for lunch. The food is always delicious. The pictures attached are the fish and chips and the pistachio crusted salmon with asparagus and mash potatos. Both were generous portions and were delicious! The wait time for food wasnt long and the staff were also really friendly! Will definitely visit again.

★★★★★
September 22, 2024

Maddy did an excellent job. A real pleasure

★★★★★
Local Guide
September 22, 2024

Good food and atmosphere. Our server was amazing. Friendly and helped us with the menu. Thank you Darian. Your patience with us did not go unnoticed. We will definitely be back.

★★★★★
September 22, 2024

Last night I went to State and Maine and was served by Abbie. She was amazing! Abbie gave great suggestions when I was asking about the menu (fish tacos were so good!) and overall we had a great experience with her as our server. I highly recommend going to State and Maine!

★★★★★
September 22, 2024

Just had apps and wine and luvd them

★★★★★
September 22, 2024

The food and drinks are so good Callum is a good server Food

★★★★
September 22, 2024

We had a very enjoyable dinner recently with friends. What we appreciated was the care taken to ensure a garlic-free meal. The server Cal was very pleasant. We liked being able to eat a a regular-height table rather than the cafe tables which we find uncomfortable. Dietary restrictions: We appreciated the fact that the garlic allergy remained on our profile. As a result, they were able to ahead of time speak to us about options on the menu.

★★★★★
Local Guide
September 22, 2024

State and Main is one of my favourite go to restaurants! I am obsessed with the Beef Dip and the Fish Tacos. I came tonight to celebrate my fiancé s birthday and Dakota, the bartender, took amazing care of us. He was friendly, fast, and attentive. This was my fiancé s first time and we will be back as soon as we can. Best Old Fashioned I ve had in a while, thanks so much for taking care of us Dakota!

★★★★★
Local Guide
August 22, 2024

Danny and Olivia are the best

Local Guide
August 22, 2024

was noticed by the staff and was totally ignored at entrance for more than 10 mins. It s not the first time that happens.

★★★★★
August 22, 2024

Great food and awesome service! Celebrated our anniversary, will definitely be back!

★★★★
Local Guide
August 22, 2024

Good apps and mains. Hard to believe that in 2024 still no vegan options.

★★★
Local Guide
July 22, 2024

The steak was good. It was cooked well and seasoned well. The Buffalo wings were okay, they should have had more sauce. The Margherita flatbread was horrendous, it was very dry, and the sauce was not good. The Brussel sprouts with bacon were okay, they were not as good as I hoped.

Local Guide
July 22, 2024

Website says Dog Friendly Patio but not Friendly at all. We were turned away after making it to restaurant thru 401 construction. I asked for special accommodation and was declined.

★★★★★
July 22, 2024

Dined at State and Main on June 29 for lunch. There were 9 of us celebrating my grandson s graduation from grade 8. Time there was 1 pm. Fantastic food and service. Can t remember our servers name but she was excellent.

★★★★★
July 22, 2024

Great service and food

★★★★★
July 22, 2024

Came in for a little dinner date with some of my girl friends and had Liv as our server. She was amazing! Quick service and she was happy to meet our every need! Great atmosphere and service. Will be back :)

★★★★★
July 22, 2024

Always a great meal at the State & Main in guelph. Best cocktails too! One little thing that would make the end of the meal even better is an espresso!

★★★
Local Guide
July 22, 2024

We mostly enjoyed our time here. The service wasnt great, and no one checked on us after our food was delivered. Service has definitely changed over the years, I remember when you served a steak, you waited to see if it was cooked as desired before never checking in again.

★★★★★
July 22, 2024

Had an exceptional dining experience at State and Main! From the moment I walked in, I was greeted warmly and felt right at home. The ambiance is cozy and inviting, perfect for a relaxed meal with friends or family. A special shoutout to our waitress, Abbie, who made our evening even more delightful. She was incredibly attentive, knowledgeable about the menu, and provided excellent recommendations. Abbie s friendly demeanor and prompt service truly stood out, ensuring that we had everything we needed throughout our meal. The food was delicious, with a great variety of options to choose from. I highly recommend the grilled cheese burger, which was prepared perfectly. The cocktails were also top-notch, adding an extra layer of enjoyment to our visit. Overall, State and Main exceeded my expectations, and I will definitely be returning soon. Thank you, Abbie, for making our dining experience memorable!

★★★★★
June 22, 2024

Not my first visit - but it was my sisters. Great food, excellent service and attention to detail (thank you Kelly!); always a good visit. Vegetarian options: There are options without meat and many of the dishes that have meat can be substituted for a plant based alternative. Parking: At lunchtime there is plenty of room; in the evenings it can be a little more difficult due to the proximity of the movie theatre. Even on those occasions, parking is not impossible as long as youre ok to walk a couple of minutes.

★★★★★
June 22, 2024

Food was graft

★★★★★
Local Guide
June 22, 2024

New 2024: we came again and had a wonderful time. I loved the grilled steak salad. Shout out to Sarah, she went out of her way and provided superb service! My friends and I had a wonderful time here! We particularly enjoy their fries and dill dip. We also had a great cobb salad and club sandwich. If you come here, ask for Sarah because she is a wonderful waitress!!! All good all around

★★★★★
June 22, 2024

My husband and I had a really lovely meal. We love to come to State and Main to celebrate any and every occasion. We had a really pleasant experience being served by Alexa.

Local Guide
June 22, 2024

Went Friday, May 24. There was a group of about 16 boys with their parents. Manager did not make much of an effort to get the boys to be less noisy. Parents did not make any effort. Left early because of the noise. Groups this large should not be booked if they cannot be controlled or put them in the corner.

★★★★★
June 22, 2024

Came here for a friends 26th birthday, and our server Kelly was an absolute hoot. She was super kind, professional, friendly and the food was awesome and that made our experience even better, the Cherry on top. She made us feel at home and we re super grateful for it. Will most definitely ask for her again when we come back. Cheers to her and the rest of the staff. Thanks again

★★★★★
June 22, 2024

I have been to State&Main in Guelph several times, and so far I have never been disappointed. The food is great and the staff is super friendly. Special shout out to Liv for great service and bubbly personality.

★★★★★
June 22, 2024

Great lunch. Our server Danni was fantastic and was very friendly.

★★★★★
June 22, 2024

Danni was amazing!!

★★★★★
June 22, 2024

Liv was great! Provided our tables with a number of food and drink recommendations and made a killer margarita

★★★★★
June 22, 2024

Took my mom out for dinner here and had a great time. Food and drinks came out relatively quick and were delicious! I highly recommend the truffle rigatoni.

★★★★★
June 22, 2024

We love coming to state and Maine in Guelph. There is something on the menu for everyone. The service is always second to none! Always recommend to new friends and family ! Food

★★★★★
Local Guide
June 22, 2024

Had a great meal with a friend who had never dined here before. We were pleased with outstanding service by Jade who accommodated our request to share appetizers, salad and 2 mains! She even took care to have the Cobb salad divided into two bowls. No problem changing the dressing. It s always a good experience at S & M. Good portion sizes, tasty food and fair prices. I ll be back! I really liked the Spanako flatbread. Dietary restrictions: My friend has a serious shellfish allergy & Jade made a note of this, and checked with kitchen staff.

★★★★★
Local Guide
June 22, 2024

We were in town visiting friends and decided to try State & Main after reading some uninspired reviews from similar restaurants in the area. We had a large party and the only seats available were the high tables near the bar which turned out to be ok. The dinner menu was compact, but had a wide array of choices. Serving sizes were smaller than I had hoped, but pretty standard for restaurants nowadays. We ordered a variety of dishes and much sharing was done, and everything looked and more importantly tasted good. Our waitress was bubbly and very helpful to our needs and interacted amazingly with the kids in our party. All in all it was an excellent dinner. Dietary restrictions: We had a vegetarian and a gluten allergy in our party and a separate menu was provided, with the proviso that they would do their best to accommodate. Kid-friendliness: There was a separate kids menu with a variety of options, the serving size for the kids items was very generous, and doggy bags were provided to bring the leftovers home. Dessert was limited for the kids, but ice cream is always appreciated.

★★★★★
June 22, 2024

Just had dinner at state and main tonight. My waitress was Sarah, she was lovely and super helpful. The food was quick and delicious. Couldn t be happier with our service!

★★★★★
June 22, 2024

Great food, Olivia and callum were 10/10 bar tenders. Super fast service Food : 5/5

★★★★★
Local Guide
June 22, 2024

As always, we had a great time here last week. My friends and I decided last minute to meet up for dinner and drinks and we walked in and got a table and the food and service was great. After dinner, we hung out a bit longer to catch up and no one tried to get us to leave. The food is delicious and fresh and the atmosphere is welcoming. We are looking forward to sitting on the patio the next time.

★★★★★
June 22, 2024

It was a great place to spend our 14th wedding anniversary! Thanks to all the staff! Kid-friendliness: Great place for kids!

★★★★★
Local Guide
June 22, 2024

Very nice place just outside the center of Guelph, excellent cuisine and prices below the Canadian average. The staff are young but very knowledgeable and kind, I recommend the Empire State steak, excellent marination, very very good.

June 22, 2024

This place was such a disappointment. My wife and I went there yesterday for dinner. We sat at the bar and after the initial greeting, were basically ignored for the entire visit. If you needed anything it was 10 mins of trying to get any servers attention. The placee was completely mismanaged with clearly nobody assigned to the bar area, so you were just fighting for anyone of the servers to acknowledge you exist when they came behind the bar. The food was medicore at best but the service was atrocious. After our main we each wanted another drink but after the 10-15mins wait we just decided to get the bill. All servers were busy out on the floor with tables and the person who looked to be in charge mainly just stood out front but did no actual work. Really disappointed but glad I know not to waste.money here again.

★★★★★
June 22, 2024

Excellent food and our server was great OLIVIA!

★★★★★
June 22, 2024

I went in for a meal tonight with some friends, and the food and the wait staff did not disappoint. The wings came out hot and were delicious and the Caesars were the perfect blend of spicy and tasty. Our server Darian was polite, funny, and knowledgeable. She knew when to be around our table, and when to allow us to enjoy our meal and conversation. I would highly recommend this restaurant, and when you are in, ask for Darian, she will not disappoint.

★★★★★
June 22, 2024

I visited the other day and loved the food and my server Darian! Amazing service!

★★★★★
Local Guide
June 22, 2024

We love it here and service matches the quality of the food. The menu isn t as extensive as others in this market but there is something for everyone.

June 22, 2024

The food at this restaurant are not worth the price. Our server seemed annoyed with our presence and overall very judgy. It also seemed like the manager was constantly watching the servers and yelling at them. I would never want to work here. They all seem like they hate their lives. Please take your money elsewhere. The Keg is way better anyways.

★★★★★
June 22, 2024

I was in a few days ago with some co-workers, and we had Kelly as our server. She is excellent! Fast, efficient and funny too. Would recommend to anyone. Food

★★★★★
Local Guide
June 22, 2024

Excellent service by Callum. The reason I would visit State and Main again!

★★★★★
June 22, 2024

Returned for the pac rim bowl which is great but what really made my experience amazing was the bartender. Kelly is always so friendly and knows exactly what I want. She somehow always remembers

★★★★★
June 22, 2024

Delicious food! Great service! Perfect Atmosphere!

★★★★★
Local Guide
June 22, 2024

Dietary restrictions: Accommodated all allergies with no hesitation. Food

★★
May 22, 2024

My friend and I both ordered the chicken tender. I had really enjoyed them the last we were there.But this time both orders were over cooked, over-salted and the chicken was dry. The waitress offered to have new dishes cooked up, but we declined. My friend was given a cake. Should we really have had to pay for the chicken tenders? What is your policy when food is not edible? My friend now tried the cake and it was so dry it was also inedible.

★★★★★
Local Guide
May 22, 2024

Mushroom/beef burger with cheese and glorious bacon served hot and nicely done. Safely live far away so cant go every day.

★★★★★
May 22, 2024

We had a great anniversary dinner tonight. Our server Jacqueline was very polite and attentive. The pretzel bites and Calamari appetizers were amazing! My only issue was that we were sitting in the bar area and it was hard to speak with each other. Well definitely go again.

★★★★
Local Guide
May 22, 2024

This restaurant is fine. Last time I rated it 5, this time 4 averages at 4.5. One thing that would be nice is if there were more alcohol free beer options. The Mexican one is ok, but there are better options. Food : 4/5

★★★★★
May 22, 2024

Love this restaurant! Both in the kitchen and on the floor the staff are amazing, I m always impressed with the consistency of food and service.

★★★★★
May 22, 2024

Abbie was fantastic! Great service and super friendly.

★★★★★
May 22, 2024

I always find the atmosphere at State & Main Guelph to be very fun and lively. The staff treat customers with respect and kindness and the service and food quality is always top notch. My favorite server/bartender is Olivia because she has great has such great kindness and empathy towards people and is always pleasant and genuine, even when it s crazy busy or stressful - always positive and attentive. Kudos to State & Main Guelph and keep up the great work!!

★★★★★
May 22, 2024

Happy staff and wow you have to try the spicy tuna poke bowl!

★★★★★
April 22, 2024

State & Main never fails to impress! The food is consistently delicious, and our server Dariens attentiveness and friendly demeanor made the experience even more enjoyable. A definite go-to spot for a satisfying meal every time in Guelph.

★★★★★
April 22, 2024

Fern was such an awesome server! Super approachable, friendly, and went above and beyond to make sure we were comfy. Thank you!

★★★★★
April 22, 2024

Fern was absolutely spectacular tonight! Such incredible energy with amazing service!!! Can t wait to see you next time !!!

★★★★★
April 22, 2024

Went for lunch today, our server Crystal was amazing and food was delicious. Will most definitely return .

Local Guide
April 22, 2024

We went in with kids and where treated like second class citizens... the guy at the front was so rude saying they could not move tables and then we waited for 20 minutes for menus and where ingored cause we had kids with us we got up and left went to the keg way more accommodating and way better service if you have kids AVOID THIS PLACE

★★★★★
Local Guide
April 22, 2024

Went in for lunch with my sister and nephew. Crystal was awesome. We will be back and will be requesting her section!!

★★★★★
April 22, 2024

I order takeout from this location, and it always slaps!!! Service is great and I recommend the margarita flat bread, it is always tasty and the cream cheese on top is perfect and has the perfect crunchy texture on the outside but soft once you bite in. Definitely recommend

★★★★★
Local Guide
April 22, 2024

I cant speak more highly about this place. Beers are cold and the food is excellent! Service is 10/10 with a great atmosphere.

★★★★★
April 22, 2024

Second visit and both were awesome. Not disappointed except that I wish wed ordered TWO strawberry/champagne desserts.

★★★★★
April 22, 2024

Great service great food If the world was as friendly as the staff at this location we would all be in a better spot.keep up the great work. Food

★★★★★
April 22, 2024

We had an amazing experience here! Fern was so kind and welcoming from the moment we arrived. The food was delicious and the service was impeccable. We will definitely be returning!

★★★
April 22, 2024

Been to this restaurant at least 7 times. Very Solid menu thats has been super consistent over the years. Service and drinks have always been great! Jackie served us this evenings and she was great!

★★★★★
Local Guide
April 22, 2024

Went here for Sunday lunch and it was the best experience! The food and drinks were amazing and served hot. Would definitely recommend the truffle Parmesan fries on their happy hour menu. The service was also amazing. Our waitress was so friendly and on top of it. The food and drinks were also well priced. I wil definitely be coming back here !

★★★★★
March 22, 2024

The food is delicious

★★★★★
March 22, 2024

Came in to eat tonight with my boyfriend before a movie, was seated right away and had the soup dumplings and royal Bangkok bowl, food was absolutely delicious! Darian was our server tonight, she was excellent, provided great recommendations and made us laugh! Definitely will return!!!

★★★★★
March 22, 2024

This was our 1st time at the Guelph location of State and Main previously being numerous times in Kitchener. I had the lettuce wraps which is my favorite at every restaurant that serves them. These were without a doubt the best ones I have ever tasted! The portions were huge with me bringing enough home for leftovers tomorrow. My husband had the fish and chips which were also a generous serving. Our server was Lindsay and she was excellent, efficient and very knowledgeable with a pleasant smile . Overall a great experience and we definitely will be back!

★★★★★
February 22, 2024

Kelly

★★★★★
February 22, 2024

Wonderful location with a welcoming atmosphere. Kelly and here staff will take great care of you.

★★★★★
Local Guide
February 22, 2024

Dropped in today for lunch again and as always greeted with happy faces. Kelly and Danni were fantastic looking after us. They made sure our orders were taken right away, food came out on time and to ensure we didnt need anything throughout. Great vibe, food and staff! Thumbs up for these two and the restaurant. Parking: Lots!

★★★★★
February 22, 2024

Service by Trenton was great, some of the best service I ve had! Food was fast and tasty. Would return for sure!

★★★★★
February 22, 2024

Trennon was awesome. Sherri is unbelievable manager. We come every week. Love it

★★★★★
February 22, 2024

We live just up the street and go here often. Always great food and have had Dani as a server several times. She is absolutely exceptional and so fun! She is amazing!

★★★★★
February 22, 2024

Amazing. We always find ourselves coming back. Had our fav server tonight. DANNI is so great she makes it such a great experience.

★★★★★
February 22, 2024

Love coming to this place where Danni takes THE BEST care of us! Thanks State & Danni!

★★★★★
February 22, 2024

Danni is the reason we enjoy State so much. The straw that stirs the drink! Thanks!!

★★★★★
February 22, 2024

Dani was prompt professional and very personable!

★★★★★
February 22, 2024

First time here and our server was awesome! Trennon was very friendly and knowledgeable with the menu, will be back!

★★★★★
February 22, 2024

Had a great experience, Ive dropped in a few times and Danni is always awesome and very attentive and personable!

★★★★★
February 22, 2024

PARKER WAS LIT! best server ever and he was so chill and nice. definitely the best sever experience i ve had here

★★★★★
February 22, 2024

Trennan was new but amazing! He was very attentive and proficient the entire time we were there! We didnt know he was new at first he was that good! The food was delicious too!] Sherri is always attentive, welcoming and ensures her patrons are satisfied...will definitely back!

★★★★★
Local Guide
February 22, 2024

Hayly!!! a personable amazing server! I had a phenomenal experience here and this server continued to put a smile on my face. I had a beautiful evening with my boyfriend here and appreciate the kind service :) thank you

★★★★★
February 22, 2024

I had a lovely time eating here & I had an exceptional server, Hayly. Thank you for the good food and drinks!

★★★★★
February 22, 2024

Hayly was the sweetest, best server ever!! She rocks!!

★★★★★
February 22, 2024

We were here the other night and the food and service was amazing. Dani was our server and she went above and beyond...so sweet! Will definitely be back in the near future :)

★★★★★
February 22, 2024

After the service we received, we will definitely be back. We sat at the bar and the bartender Dani was so friendly, fast, and really just great at her job! She talked us through the drink options and made us delicious cocktails. We were hoping for a vegan option on the food menu, but we will be back just because of how great the service was!

★★★★★
February 22, 2024

The food, atmosphere, and service is excellent. Our server Danni was attentive, knowledgeable, helpful and kind. Will for sure keep going back.

★★★★★
Local Guide
February 22, 2024

Great lunch place. Food was delicious and the server was very attentive to my need for specific needs (cannot eat certain items)

★★★★★
February 22, 2024

Maddie was amazing!!

★★★★★
February 22, 2024

We had a great girls night out at State & Main. They went above and beyond to make sure one of our party s meals was perfect for her when it was originally very spicy. They were very generous with birthday desserts and it really made us feel special that cake was soooo good. I will most definitely be back to give them more of my business and recommend them to anyone asking about somewhere with wonderful service. The food was also very good!

★★★★★
February 22, 2024

Trennon was excellent, apparently he is new but you wouldn t know! Very attentive, helpful, and friendly which made for a pleasant experience!

★★★★★
February 22, 2024

I had dinner last night and was very impressed that the staff at the front were so accommodating when I asked not to sit at a tall table. They quickly arranged a small booth for us even though it was super busy. Fern was our server. She was so lovely! Very attentive, friendly, and did a great job taking care of us and checking in to ensure we were good. Props to the kitchen staff too! The food was so yummy! Super impressed. This has now become one of my favourite restaurants in Guelph.

★★★★★
February 22, 2024

We were on our belated Valentine s Day date night and we booked a reservation online. We were seated right away and our server arrived immediately to take our drinks order. Our server was Fern and she went out of her way to get a mug with handles for me to drink my soup (I have not been able to open my mouth fully since a brain surgery operation) and to look for heavier cream for my husband s coffee. Fern was polite, prompt, informative and attentive. Food was delicious. We had the Empire Steak and Pistachio salmon cooked to perfection! Thank you chef. Thanks so much to Fern. We will be back there again and recommend it to others. Vegetarian options: We didn t require any of these but were made aware upon arrival that they offer vegetarian and gluten free menus.

★★★★★
February 22, 2024

Food was very good. My steak was very slightly overdone. My wife loved the bacon tomato soup and the salmon. Our server, Fern, was excellent. Friendly, attentive and prompt. Genuine, which is a bonus for this customer. The Coffee IMO was excellent. Another bonus for me. Apparently a little to strong for some palates. Thankyou

★★★★
February 22, 2024

Its not perfect, but its one of the better fine dining experiences Guelph has to offer.

★★★★★
Local Guide
February 22, 2024

I ve tried few different options they all have been great, and service has been exceptional consistently

★★★★★
February 22, 2024

Lindsay was our server and she was so pleasant and attentive. Food never disappoints.

★★★★★
February 22, 2024

Thank you to our server Alexa and manager Sheri for the great service & food recommendations, we especially loved the beer cheese dip. Yum!! Make sure you try the dill dip for your fries :)

★★★★★
Local Guide
February 22, 2024

Best sweet potato fries around. Great service! Thanks Abbie! Made my moms 80th birthday really special! Teriyaki Rice Bowl was amazing!

★★★
Local Guide
February 22, 2024

This place used to be a favorite but the last time we went they had no record of our reservation even though I showed them the 5 texts confirming it. They sat us anyway but no compensation. Time before we sat at the bar. The guy beside us ordered after we did. He got his steak, ate it, got desert, ate it, paid and left before we saw any food. No compensation. Think management has deteriorated a lot. Everybody makes mistakes but now it seems like we are dismissed by management.

★★★★★
January 22, 2024

Met a friend after work for dinner have been a number of times before with family. Better than other chains; good portion sizes; nice atmosphere with some TVs for sports but not a sports bar or the focus of the place. I had fish tacos and they were good.

★★★★★
Local Guide
January 22, 2024

Came for a lunch for Christmas. Fern was very accommodating and lovely. Exchanged my salad when I didn t like the goat cheese without an issue. Would love to come back again. Thank you.

★★★★★
January 22, 2024

Jade is amazing. Attentive service and always cheerful even when it is so busy tonight. Will definitely be back

★★★★★
January 22, 2024

Went for lunch with my daughter and everything was amazing. Had the grilled cheese burger with Caesar salad and she had the kids cheese burger with fries. It was all so delicious! Kid approved as well! The host was personable and all the staff were great. Manager was attentive to all guests. Will be coming back! Kid-friendliness: My daughter loved the food!

★★
January 22, 2024

Was made to feel very unwelcome in this establishment. The service was slow and unfriendly.

★★★★★
January 22, 2024

Took my mom and dad here for dinner on Saturday night. We started off with the pretzel bites and each of us had entrees. Our server Olivia was so kind and bubbly. My mom had a dozen questions for her regarding the menu and she answered them all with enthusiasm and without any hesitation. She made some great food and drink recommendations for us and we all enjoyed our meals and experience very much. We will definitely be back!

★★★★★
Local Guide
January 22, 2024

We went for dinner on New Year s Eve and had the couples special. We enjoyed an appetizer with salad and a delicious steak! Everything tasted great and the service was excellent! We split the dessert also included with the special. I would definitely recommend, however it wasn t intimate if you re looking for that.

★★★
January 22, 2024

this was my second or third time here in a few years, atmosphere and service is good but food quality and taste is lacking while the prices are getting quite steep. Drinks are expensive, I had the French dip and the bun was a bit stale and looked as though it was out of the freezer, there wasnt much meat and the fries were salty but not hot and crisp, definately not fresh cut from real potatoes but likely bagged and frozen and not worth $20+. I did enjoy the salad which had real bacon and the Mocha ice cream pie for dessert was wonderful. Maybe this is just a spot to come for dessert after having a roast beef sandwich at home! Its a bit sad that there are fewer and fewer restaurants with real chefs and its becoming more of a heat and eat scenario where someone else does the dishes. The customer service team did reach out with apologies and an opportunity to try again in hopes of a better experience so we will. For me when management want to improve and make the effort that does say a lot and perhaps why some restaurants do last 10 yrs or more and others change names and disappear every few years Dietary restrictions: they do offer gluten free options.

★★★
Local Guide
January 22, 2024

Food is generally good / predictable. Usual over priced wine by the glass. Fries were worthy of using in place of road salt and when asked gor replacement was told would be 10 min. Limited desert menu, two of 3 contained nuts.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Our server Olivia was amazing ! The best Mac and cheese in town

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Olivia was the best waitress ever. Shes so unbelievably sweet and goes above and beyond to give you the best service possible. She checked on us and gave us extra chips. Food is great and the atmosphere is so cozy. My friends and I had a great time. Would definitely go again!

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

I highly recommend the state and main, Guelph location ! The restaurant is very well kept and you feel welcome as soon as you walk in the door. I went with 3 friends on a busy night and the service was amazing. Our waitress Olivia was so attentive & very nice.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Sheri the manager and all the staff are so welcoming. Thank you Trenton, Fern, Abby, Marina

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

I had dinner with a friend on Saturday evening on the patio and the food and atmosphere was Great but I have to say Olivia our server was absolutely Phenomenal and made our dining experience so much better. She gets 10+ stars! Food

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Over the weekend, my family and I dined at State and Main, Guelph. I chose the Cobb salad paired with the house white wine, which impressed me greatly. The standout, however, was Kasey, our server, who exuded charm and courtesy, going above and beyond to ensure our comfort. While the music was a tad loud for my liking, Kaseys exceptional service more than compensated for it. I look forward to returning once more.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Calamari was delicious, love how they add crispy fried onions and peppers to it. Burgers are great. Service was fast and friendly

December 22, 2023

Terrible service by our server Fern. We came in Saturday afternoon for lunch and ordered 2 tuna poke bowls which came to us surprisingly fast. The food had decent taste but our server didnt even bother to refill our drinks and water glasses. We saw her talking to a coworker for all our time there and she did even once check on us. One guy did come to us asking about how we liked everything and we told him about the service thankfully he got us water and refilled our drinks. He told us he would talk to his manager about this and this was an isolated incident.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Place has a cozy vibe and a beautiful interior design.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Good food great service. Have been here May times. I highly recommend.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Just went to the State & Main for date night. I had the 9 ounce steak cooked perfectly, my wife had the pacific rim bowl she loved it. Awesome food, great service. Would highly recommend Thank you

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Great food. Lots of menu options. Great service. Highly recommended!

★★★
December 22, 2023

Looked at menu. Ordered a Grilled Chicken Club and received a chicken burger with half cooked bacon. Told it is the way they serve it. Not impressed Food : 1/5

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Pretty good. A bit skimpy on the fries and bison burger was pretty plain but the kids mac and cheese was great! Kids meals seemed larger portions than the adult!? Pad Thai type bowl was also spicy and good! Too bad kids meals dont include drinks.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Had the Asian Noodle Bowl which was outstanding!! The server was so cheerful, it made the experience extra special.. recommended for sure!!

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

We had quick and attentive service. Our server Fern recommended the truffle and shrimp rigatoni and it was so good! I will be coming back soon

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Came in on Tuesday for dinner with some friends and our server Fern was very friendly and attentive. The restaurant was busy and the vibes were good. Had the bangkok bowl and it was amazing. Will definitely be back!

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Our server Gemma was amazing. The fish tacos are highly recommended.

★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Service was good but slow, very cold inside I wanted to leave my jacket on!! This was my first time coming here and the only thing I was interested in was the cob salad and unfortunately I didnt enjoy I didnt even finish it, the cucumber was cut long and didnt taste clean, the spinach greens were majority of the bowl and very little cheese and egg, and I had to pick all the tomato out as they werent good anymore. Overall I was kinda disappointed with the food. The only good food was the bruschetta flat bread! My drink was really good I got the sunshine one with mango and peach I believe!!

★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Not much of anything for a vegetarian.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

We have lived in the area for almost 30 years and went to State & Main for the very first time tonight. The food was excellent and exceeded expectations. We both had pasta dishes which were very tasty.The staff were friendly and helpful. Only minor complaint was that it was quite noisy.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Drinks were incredible, food was great and service was amazing, thanks Olivia!

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

My family had a great dinner here! Staff were friendly and accommodating, it didnt take long to get our food, and the food was great! The restaurant was clean, the staff were wonderful with our kids, and the atmosphere was really nice.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

The food and drinks are solid and reasonably priced, but the best part is the service. Dani was our server and she was seriously wonderful. She was attentive but not pushy, and we had some great chats while she helped us pick what we wanted. Dani was warm, quick, and really accommodating. For the service alone, I d highly recommend having a drink or a snack before your next movie.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

I love the food here. Its not super expensive, but the quality is really good.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

I pop into this State and Main location once and awhile for lunch for the Spicy Tuna Bowl and the service is always top notch. The food is consistently wonderful and the atmosphere keeps bringing me back. Wait staff and management are wonderful at this location. Also highly recommend for small work gatherings. Have never had a below 5 star experience. Love this restaurant gem in south of Guelph!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Love this place. Great patio. The servers are all very friendly and kitchen is timely with their food orders. Some different food choices makes it interesting! We did happy hour this time for birthday get together it s usually pretty busy and noisy, but we managed to hear each other . Thx for the complimentary birthday cake!! Delish!!!!