Guidebook for Grand Rapids

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Guidebook for Grand Rapids

Food Scene

The food and service are amazing. Best seat in the house is at the bar, where you can watch some magic happen - the cocktails are as on point as the food. Easily my number one go-to spot for dinner.
29 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Grove
919 Cherry St SE
29 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
The food and service are amazing. Best seat in the house is at the bar, where you can watch some magic happen - the cocktails are as on point as the food. Easily my number one go-to spot for dinner.
Great food in a laid back atmosphere. Best Happy Hour value (half off their fabulous salads and $10 pizzas) in town!
46 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Terra GR Restaurant
1429 Lake Dr SE
46 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Great food in a laid back atmosphere. Best Happy Hour value (half off their fabulous salads and $10 pizzas) in town!
Great thin crust - but no dine in or delivery. Open 'til midnight!
7 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Martha's Pizza
208 Union Ave NE
7 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Great thin crust - but no dine in or delivery. Open 'til midnight!
Solid Thai for dine in or carry out .
8 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Erb Thai
950 Wealthy St SE
8 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Solid Thai for dine in or carry out .
I am not a cider fan - so you'll have to ask someone else (or try it yourself!) but the food is great - I like the dinner options but LOVE the brunch!
21 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Vander Mill Grand Rapids
505 Ball Ave NE
21 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
I am not a cider fan - so you'll have to ask someone else (or try it yourself!) but the food is great - I like the dinner options but LOVE the brunch!
Winchester is a great spot for dinner and/or a drink ! Hip, vibrant crowd, great patio in agreeable weather.
104 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
The Green Well
924 Cherry Street Southeast
104 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Winchester is a great spot for dinner and/or a drink ! Hip, vibrant crowd, great patio in agreeable weather.
I like this place for lunch - good salads, killer tomato soup!
104 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
The Green Well
924 Cherry Street Southeast
104 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
I like this place for lunch - good salads, killer tomato soup!
Amazing soups with a great vegan/veg selection. Be prepared for a bit of a wait at peak times (or most times!) but it's well worth it.
16 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Uncle Cheetah's Soup Shop
1133 Wealthy St SE
16 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Amazing soups with a great vegan/veg selection. Be prepared for a bit of a wait at peak times (or most times!) but it's well worth it.
Great sushi in a lively restaurant.
60 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Maru Sushi & Grill
927 Cherry St SE
60 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Great sushi in a lively restaurant.
No sign, but hard to miss! Great patio and great food! I love the ensalada with pork.
90 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Donkey Taqueria
665 Wealthy St SE
90 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
No sign, but hard to miss! Great patio and great food! I love the ensalada with pork.
This just opened (as of 12/17) spot features Northern Spain influenced tapas. The exterior is a little odd, but inside is a cool, hip place. I love a lot of the menu (the clams are to-die-for delicious, as is the tomato bread), and really like their cocktail program. Solid wine list to boot. Although it's a tapas place, I prefer the pintxos (little bites - just a buck during happy hour!) and raciones (large plates) menus.
ZoKo822
822 Ottawa Ave NW
This just opened (as of 12/17) spot features Northern Spain influenced tapas. The exterior is a little odd, but inside is a cool, hip place. I love a lot of the menu (the clams are to-die-for delicious, as is the tomato bread), and really like their cocktail program. Solid wine list to boot. Although it's a tapas place, I prefer the pintxos (little bites - just a buck during happy hour!) and raciones (large plates) menus.

Shopping

Grab lunch or a glass of wine. Do both ! Any restaurant in the market will deliver to Aperitivo (the wine bar). Check out the new Pho place, or get some oysters from Fish Lads. Don't miss Love's ice cream - it's amazing!
98 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Downtown Market Grand Rapids
435 Ionia Ave SW
98 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Grab lunch or a glass of wine. Do both ! Any restaurant in the market will deliver to Aperitivo (the wine bar). Check out the new Pho place, or get some oysters from Fish Lads. Don't miss Love's ice cream - it's amazing!
A groovy little wine/cheese/kitchen good shop - too good to pass up!
18 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Art of the Table
606 Wealthy St SE
18 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
A groovy little wine/cheese/kitchen good shop - too good to pass up!

Arts & Culture

See some cool art or catch a movie in a small theater with awesome "real" popcorn.
43 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
UICA
17 Pearl St NW
43 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
See some cool art or catch a movie in a small theater with awesome "real" popcorn.
Walk through beautiful gardens or check out a concert in the summer. Great spot!
200 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Jardines de Frederik Meijer
1000 E Beltline Ave NE
200 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Walk through beautiful gardens or check out a concert in the summer. Great spot!
Check out cool local artists in an intimate setting
Richard App Gallery
910 Cherry St SE
Check out cool local artists in an intimate setting

Drinks & Nightlife

Belgian style beer and great (if rich) food in an old chapel. Get the frites!
96 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Brewery Vivant
925 Cherry St SE
96 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Belgian style beer and great (if rich) food in an old chapel. Get the frites!
Quintessential dive bar - nothing fancy here!
Pickwick Tavern
970 Cherry St SE
Quintessential dive bar - nothing fancy here!
If Bridge is getting to gentrified for you, stop in for a reality check. Lively dive bar with interesting people watching.
Anchor
447 Bridge St NW
If Bridge is getting to gentrified for you, stop in for a reality check. Lively dive bar with interesting people watching.
Bar with a 70s-chic vibe and awesome cocktails.
21 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Buffalo Traders Lounge
950 Fulton St E
21 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Bar with a 70s-chic vibe and awesome cocktails.
With only 18 seats, space is limited, but it has the BEST drinks in GR, hands down!
13 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
SideBar
80 Ottawa Ave NW
13 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
With only 18 seats, space is limited, but it has the BEST drinks in GR, hands down!
Good beer, great pizza, lively crowd.
49 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
The Mitten Brewing Company
527 Leonard St NW
49 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Good beer, great pizza, lively crowd.
A great little distillery with wonderful cocktails - my fave is the 'cold fashioned'.
29 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Long Road Distillers
537 Leonard St NW
29 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
A great little distillery with wonderful cocktails - my fave is the 'cold fashioned'.
My favorite gin and tonic ever, as well as many other concoctions, can be had at this distillery. Be warned that there is no food, but grab a drink before you figure out dinner and you won't be sorry!
14 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Gray Skies Distillery
7755 Childsdale Avenue Northeast
14 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
My favorite gin and tonic ever, as well as many other concoctions, can be had at this distillery. Be warned that there is no food, but grab a drink before you figure out dinner and you won't be sorry!