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Al-bos Eurocafe-bakery
94/100 (895 ratings)
Restaurants
Central European
Bar
Pub
Vegetarian Friendly
European
Eastern European
European
Eastern European
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Breakfast
European
Eastern European
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Takeout
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"I'm so excited to visit this place. Nice Restaurant space with an open bar, very, very clean, friendly people, and awesome food 😀. If you like..."
Suzana Murfitt
"Wonderful place if you are looking for a Central/Eastern European restaurant option in Grand Rapids. The restaurant was clean, comfortable, and all..."
David Malin Jr
"While this place is Bosnian, I think, it is very Balkan, I was so happy to find great schnitzel options. We had the jaeger and geschnitzel along with..."
JC Olson
"I write to recommend this restaurant with all my life. The place is excellent, the foods and coffee is fantastic, and overall, the service is beyond..."
Musa Sheriff
"We happened upon Al-Bos today on our way home from a visit to our grandkids in GR. What a find. Friendly service, great food, and reasonable prices...."
Bibi Belford
"A great spot for a Sunday brunch away from the crowds at skillet & pancake shops. We sat outside and ordered a feast — I especially relished the..."
Shining Li
"This place has been around for a long time but we tried it for the first time today. If we had only known what we were missing! The food was out..."
Dirk Schumann
"Awesome place If you are looking for traditional Eastern European cuisine this is the place Grocery and bakery attached to the restaurant so you can..."
Sidig Somun
"I just love this place. The food is amazing and authentic. The staff is great. Truly a 5-star experience. And yet it’s never packed and the food..."
Mickey Larson
"The food here was absolutely delicious! Everything we ordered was so flavorful, we couldn’t stop eating. And the staff is so nice and..."
Adisa Hebib
Aperitivo
94/100 (184 ratings)
Specialty Food Market
Restaurants
European
American
Wine Bar
European
American
Wine Bar
International
Dinner
Lunch
Brunch
Breakfast
Sandwiches
Grilled cheese
Sit down
Wine Bar
American
European
International
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Delivery
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Accepts American Express
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Accepts Discover
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Brunch
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"You must go here!!! It is the best of the best. One of my top favorite places in the area. Great for popping in, picking up gifts, hanging out and..."
Wendy Zagar Wassink
"Amazing food and drink. I would highly recommend this spot to anyone visiting Grand Rapids. It's always a must do on our list, sometimes more than..."
Kevin Isenberger
"Love going there whenever we have a chance. We live an hour away but make a point to go there when we're in town. The food, drink and staff are all..."
Theresa Waterbury
"It was my first time there and I was very impressed the staff was very knowledgeable and friendly the wines were top notch I will be going..."
Chauncey Butler
"Event on their patio - great space, great service and food, easy to work..."
Amy Everhart Perry
"Friendly staff, exceptional service, excellent selection of meat, cheeses, wine &..."
Lisa Spaulding Quick
"Great place to grab a glass of wine and a charcuterie plate to share. The outside patio just tops it off on a sunny..."
Tracy Casarez-Jutila
"This is the best cheese shop in all the land. ALL THE..."
KT Herr
"Our favorite place in the downtown market. Love the meltdowns and meat/cheese plates, especially. Great, knowledgeable staff that always teaches us..."
Deborah Joy Penning Cook
"Very knowledgable staff, awesome selection of wines and cheese, and surprisingly affordable. They've created a rotating menu of great wine and beer..."
Ashley James
"I’m seriously here every other day.. my favorite place in..."
James Matthews
"Aperitivo has always been special to me. The food, servers, wine have been top notch!! I crave the Meltdown, so delicious..."
Julie Carey Jaynes
"Fantastic food, drinks and special treats! Staff is knowledgeable and helpful! A must stop every time we are in..."
Elizabeth Isenberger
"It's a whole experience. Staff, owner, variety of food and drinks, presentation. Always great conversation and..."
Maria Elena Tillotson
"Best cheese and charcuterie selection in town served with wine or beer. Great knowledgeable, friendly service. Fun environment. Wonderful outdoor..."
Jan Heerspink
"Can't say enough great things about ambiance, selection, and employees. Aperitivo NEVER..."
Linda Otey
"Kate and the crew at Aperitivo Grand Rapids are just awesome. Cheese plates, cured meats, and special events like yesterday's paella special...."
Brian Beaucher
"One of our favorite spots in GR! Kate and her staff provide terrific..."
Amanda Stema
"Wonderful cheese, wine and staff, (especially Kate )! Our second..."
Mary K. Golden
"Always great cheese and wine options, helpful and knowledgeable staff. We’re regular customers and will continue to come back. Tried a charcuterie..."
Meredith Lawson
"Amazing service, food and drinks were so..."
Madison Barense
"Great lunch sandwiches. Fresh, delicious, and healthy. Definitely..."
Daniel Brown
"We had a fantastic evening. We got the Monger's Choice based off what we read online and then split both of their sour beers. Our server Gretchen..."
Brendan Schafer
"Aperitivo is the perfect little spot to grab a drink, a bite to eat and shop around. The service is great and quick, so it makes for a good lunch..."
CC
"Very nice place to sit and..."
Glen Victory
"Always lovely. The staff is always fun and cares and the management is top notch. (I won't even begin to tell you about the clientele ;)..."
Hannah
"We love this place...never disappoints. Best BLT ever! Amazing Burrato with Marcona Almond Pesto...oh. And the..."
Lori Marshall
"I really enjoyed my lunch here today, high quality wines and high quality..."
Helena Boulding
"Awesome selection of cheese, purchased some and enjoyed it with crackers, salesperson was very helpful in selection. She was correct, it was..."
Matthew Curry
Le Bon Macaron
90/100 (553 ratings)
Dessert
Bakeries
European
Cafe
French
French
Cafe
European
Macarons
Macaroons
Café
French
Café
European
Takeout
Mid-range
"Le Bon Macaron has many flavors of macarons in a rainbow of colors and flavors that change daily. Some are also seasonal. There are scones that..."
Shelley Peters
"This was a very cute tea and coffee spot. They had a wide variety of macaroons which were very delicious! We stopped in after dinner for some tea and..."
Brittany Grashik
"Quaint, relaxing little French cafe. Good coffee and macarons. Great place for a..."
Luke Salik
"Never had a macaron. Actually seen them on master chief and researched where I could find some near me that were fresh of course. This cute little..."
Krista Puite
"A gem of a place for coffee and macaron. Molly & Natalie were great, she made the perfect Macchiato , good service. Raspberry chocolate macaron is..."
TJ Travels
"What a great place! It’s kind of girly, but the macarons were great and the latte was..."
Erinn Proehl
"I love this place so much. I never thought anything of macarons but I had some from here and now dream of them😂 it’s so cute and aesthetic in..."
Anna Kubinski
"My hubby and I are celebrating our 4 year wedding anniversary early and we stopped here for our morning coffee and some macarons. Everything was..."
Emily Mrosz
"These where so heavenly. The best thing I have ever tasted. Highly recommend trying this place out. Earl grey one is absolutely wonderful. Green tea,..."
Selah Joy
"I love this place. Macaroons are so delicious. I had a lavender latte and cookies and cream macaron. Always quiet and clean, very relaxing, and huge..."
Matthew Curry
Field & Fire Cafe
90/100 (565 ratings)
Quick Bites
Restaurants
Italian
Vegan Options
German
Cafe
European
German
American
Vegetarian Friendly
European
French
American
Italian
Cafe
French
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Lunch
Brunch
Breakfast
Café
American
Café
French
European
German
Italian
Parking Available
Free off-street parking
Highchairs Available
Digital Payments
Free Wifi
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Reservations
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Discover
Accepts Visa
Seating
Accepts American Express
Wheelchair Accessible
Street Parking
Brunch
Breakfast
Lunch
Mid-range
"Great service! Friendly staff! And amazing food with vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free options. We now have a Sunday morning breakfast..."
Pamela Hamilton Mooty
"We stopped in for breakfast Sunday morning and the cafe was not busy. The barista that we ordered from was very friendly, seemed to enjoy her job,..."
Sarah Lynn
"Had lunch here today with the owner, Shelby Kibler. Such great people and a really cool space...it's like walking into a piece of art; the sights,..."
Jordan Lee Irish
"I just went to F&F this morning for a croissant. The woman behind the counter was so kind and sneakily put an extra treat in my to go bag because I..."
Abby D'Addario
"I love everything about this place! The food is amazing- the French pastries Marco is creating is to die for and the bread best in at least Michigan!..."
Marlene Griswold
"Great space, and super friendly staff. Had some lunch items, cappuccino, and pastries. All very well done. Definitely some of the best pastries and..."
Ryan David McClure
"When you want to eat food expertly prepared by people who passionately care about good food and nourishing you, you eat here. Don't pass up this gem...."
Chris McKellar
"Stellar vegan breakfast bowl and house made kombucha. All the staff there is super friendly and helpful. I'll be back soon for..."
Emily Kramer
"Fresh, local ingredients, always served with a unique Flair and flavoring. Have been there numerous times, and has always been good, we have never..."
Jan Lehman
"The food here is like a cross between the comfort of grandma's home cooking and the explosion of the grand finale fireworks on the 4th of July..."
Jermale D. Eddie
"Field & Fire Cafe at 820 Monroe NW, y'all! Excellent breakfast and lunch options that are unlike any other breakfast lunch options. Open at 6am - 3..."
Toni Bal
"Delicious food. Had the grilled cheese and loved it. My girlfriend who is vegetarian raved about the French lentil soup. We are both coffee snobs and..."
Eric O'Daly
"This place is always delicious and from scratch cooking with as local and organic ingredients as possible! They have delicious coffee & coffee..."
Amy Ruis
"Amazing almond croissants, and the best coffee I've ever..."
Saylor Henney
"My favorite place to purchase croissants, macrons and everything..."
Amber Rose
"Everything was perfect. Can not wait to give there lunch a..."
Rob Tamburello Art
"What an awesome lil place. Food was great and atmosphere was very..."
Kim Riggs-Labis
"We had a muffin sample at the Grand River Water Festival today, and now that's all my boyfriend wants to talk about!..."
Stacy Slikkers Noonan
"First time here and it was delicious. Perfect coffee. Had the avocado toast topped with an egg. Really good, quick service, very..."
Janet Kratt Smoyer
"I have always liked their product though I didnt frequent the market location. I was asked to go try out their new cafe and I sure am glad that I..."
Michael Henderson
"Wow! I was in Grand Rapids for a doctor appointment and my mother asked me to stop at Field and Fire for some sweets and she also wanted a ham and..."
Amanda J McNerney
"excellent food and..."
Jacki Warren
"Great food! Great atmosphere! Shelby, you and your team rock! It was so great to see..."
Bobbie Jo Bower
"an amazing burger fest last evening - wow was it..."
Ralph Michael Annunziata
"Great service, kind people, yummy breakfast! And right next door to my barre..."
Sara Van Horn
"I loved the ambience, the food and the coffee. Will definitely come..."
Darren Anderson
"Food is organic, fresh and amazing! I would eat here every day if I..."
Dawn Van
"Delicious! We work across the river on Front street, so we will be back for lunches to..."
Sue Haan-Melinn
"love the amount of seating at Field and Fire. The atmosphere is really inviting, comfortable and clean. I had the jasmine fog tea - with butterfly..."
Chantelle Cook
"Beautiful space buzzing with energy on a Saturday morning. Kind staff! Ample seating! The vegan skillet was delicious, great cook on the veggies and..."
Tatianna Spencer
"Wow! I just had the most delicious turkey, bacon, avocado sandwich I have ever had! So fresh and flavorful, it was amazing!! The oat milk vanilla..."
Richelle Smith
"photos are of vegan crispy tofu sandwich. it was very tasty! not sure if pastries rotate flavors often, but if so, could you please add vegan..."
aaliyah s
"We came for lunch although I got a breakfast dish, vegan nutcase skillet, and my friends got sandwiches. We all loved the food. It was resh and..."
Feryal Alayont
"I like the bread in this cafe. But unfortunately, the bostok I often eat has changed. It seemed to cut costs by using bread on the bottom. ..."
Paul
"Fluffy and flakey pasties, delicious scones (not dry!) And great croissants Also a delicious latte and tea options Lots of vegan..."
Ani Daher
"The staff is very friendly , the location is very spacious. Their breads are excellent , had them before at farmers market. Croissant is flaky &..."
TJ Travels
"My favorite place in downtown Grand Rapids:) I love their coffees. Because I eat only halal, I can find vegetarian options for lunch there with no..."
Ahlam Soliman
"Field & Fire Cafe was an unexpected surprise. Having been through for coffee several times while showing condos on Monroe, I was aware of this spot..."
Jim Hocking
Van's Pastry Shoppe
85/100 (674 ratings)
Dessert
Bakeries
European
American
American
Dutch
European
Dutch
Breakfast
Dutch
European
American
Takeout
Wheelchair Accessible
Breakfast
Cheap Eats
"Best Ever. Been around for ever. Staff friendly and helpful. Pastries, bread, etc. the very..."
Facebook User
"Best. Donuts. EVER.. I adore this place. I can never decide what I want because everything is so good. I usually end up getting a variety of pastries..."
Reece's Pieces
"Sooo... Good!. Van's is a such warm, friendly, hospitable place. Their coffee is the best. Van's pastries are positively delicious. Often they are..."
Herm Grooters
"Van's Pastry Shoppe. Worth the potential parking nightmare. Van's donuts were so fresh the last time I stopped in there, in fact the glazed donuts..."
Sheila Johnson
"English Muffin Bread. Best English Muffin bread ever! Try it for making French..."
Carol Kowalski
"I wish I had a little pastry shop like this around the corner from my house. Or maybe I don't. Because just the smell alone - much less the good..."
Nicholas Dekker
"Van’s felt like stepping back in time a bit, but in a good way. Service was quick and friendly, and there were a lot of tasty treats to choose..."
Mateo Gebon
"A historic Grand Rapid's staple and fantastic family owned business. They have the best fresh donuts, English muffin bread, and banket in the area! ..."
Michigan Girl Adventures
"Van's is an iconic GR location that has been in business since the 20s. A quaint vintage shop that makes their donuts, pastries, and breads in house..."
Thomas
"This was my first time ordering donuts from Van's...they're close to my workplace so that was very convenient. But service was great and the folks..."
Tim Bradt
"Best Donuts! Such sweet and wholesome service! My favorite Pastry and Bread shops in Grand..."
PDViews
"I spent all morning searching Grand Rapids for a pecan pie for my girlfriends dad. Nowhere had any.I was driving back home after giving up and I saw..."
caleb
"Everything they sell is amazing. So good it is addicting! Best fresh donuts..."
Barb Tanis
"Flaky, delicious donut. I bought some muffins and turnovers as a gift and they turned out great! Really good..."
Rebecca Hall
"Best blueberries muffins I have had also got cherry rolls not sure what there called but looked like a cinnamon roll with fruit in it excellent..."
Lizzbeth Katt
"Great selection of doughnuts to choose from. Especially like there oliebollen. Great friendly..."
Michael Schippers
"This was my first time ordering donuts from Van's...they're close to my workplace so that was very..."
Edwin Coley
"Literally the best morning glory muffin I've ever had. Delicious fresh baked "ugly bread" for $1, can't beat the prices and the..."
Cass Martin
"Van’s Pastry Shoppe is one of the best bakers ever. No matter what you get there: It’s fresh, very tasteful and prepared with love for its..."
Maarten Reinders
"The doughnuts were good. For a staple business like this, I'm glad they still fill that craving for something..."
Same Ol G
"Fave donut place!! The glazed old fashioned are the best. I also love their..."
Hannah M
"I've been coming here for years. While even picking up dinner rolls for The Schnitzelbank while they were still open on Jefferson. There Orange..."
Brian Hirt
"I ordered donuts from Chicago to deliver to my friend in Grand Rapids for her birthday and Vans really went all out and decorated the box and wrote a..."
Sabha Abour
"Best Apple Fritters ever!!! Fried Raisin Fat Balls are awesome..."
Craigw Clark
The Sovengard
84/100 (1679 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegan Options
European
Scandinavian
American
Vegetarian Friendly
American
Scandinavian
Gluten Free Options
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Drinks
Meatballs
Fish
Duck
Sit down
American
Scandinavian
Wine and Beer
Gift Cards Available
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Non-smoking restaurants
Outdoor Seating
Reservations
Street Parking
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Drinks
Dinner
Mid-range
"Finally checked out The Sovengard and now I'm angry with myself for not trying it sooner! The interior decor was classy and beautifully simple but my..."
Shelly Warners
"The atmosphere, food, and drinks are on point! It looks like they have a huge patio in the back too! Can't recommend..."
Ben Palasek
"One of the best restaurants in Grand Rapids! While menu isn't huge, it offers a diverse selection. Beer, wine and cocktail selection is very nice..."
Roy Vawter
"We ordered the Trout and the Pork Shoulder along with the chicken pate. It was like a flavor explosion in my mouth. The flavors were amazing. The..."
Kellie Eaton Holm
"Being new to the area, I randomly chose to grab dinner here on a weekday. It was a great decision. The service was exceptional and sets a high bar...."
Benjamin Patrick
"I absolutely love this place. In the summer, it’s my top go to for patio drinking. The bartenders are amazing and the food is so good. Unexpectedly..."
Leah Van Namen
"Had a great time there last week. Outdoor seating and patio were awesome. Staff was great. Food and drinks were great. I highly suggest checking this..."
Doug Hammond
"Never disappointed with the food, cocktails or staff! Always top notch and will recommend..."
Kristyn Ellis
"Absolutely loved the atmosphere and the food we had was top notch! Love the idea of not locking into a particular style of food and using fresh local..."
Laura Duff Lewis
"Those meatballs are the best I've had ever. The chicken pate was also top notch, place is super groovy in the..."
P.J. Dee
"The atmosphere at Sovengard is great and the food is amazing and well crafted, I really can’t think of anything bad to say! Except bring back the..."
Austin Valley
"Really amazing vegan options. We went with 4 friends and everyone tried something different. All of our dishes were amazing and the drinks were also..."
Jen Husted-Goss
"This is one culinary experience everyone should be sure to visit if you're remotely close to the area. The staff is incredible and beyond..."
Pascual Lopez
"Always the highest quality experience no matter the meal, time of day, season, weather, or indoor/outdoor seating. Every dish is exceptionally..."
Courtney Kliss
"Had an excellent brunch today at Sovengard! The outdoor patio is beautiful and very comfortable for a morning meal. The food was very good,..."
Nathan Ver Beek
"Very fun atmosphere, but a bit overpriced. The first I went in May 2021, I ordered the only vegan entree, and I left feel very hungry after waiting..."
Kerry C
"This place is just great. Wonderful food and ambiance. I ordered two of the open face sandwiches and they were awesome. She got the pork shoulder..."
Nate
"Really unique dishes and delicious drinks! Everything here was really well made, and our cocktails were amazing. Thank you to the waitstaff for..."
Merlin Cleveland-Smagacz
"Really appreciate the farm to table food. Service was absolutely amazing and the food was incredible. We were there celebrating our 10th wedding..."
Tracy Spitzley
"A very trendy-upscale eatery that offers unique takes with fresh ingredients. We ate upstairs and had a great time! The waiter was friendly and not..."
Chase Hasper
"If you're looking for a delicious eatery with a cute aesthetic for your next date night, my partner and I would suggest the Søvengård. While the..."
Lzz Johnk
"The last time I visited The Sovengard was before Covid and it was wonderful, but upon my return I am pleased to say it was absolutely out of this..."
Jim Hocking
Littlebird
81/100 (1702 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegan Options
Wine Bar
European
Cafe
American
Cafe
American
European
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Breakfast
Lunch
Brunch
Drinks
French Toast
Toasts
Breakfast Sandwich
Burger
Wine Bar
Café
American
European
Seating
Accepts American Express
Table Service
Street Parking
Wheelchair Accessible
Accepts Discover
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Gift Cards Available
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Digital Payments
Free Wifi
Outdoor Seating
Accepts Credit Cards
Reservations
Takeout
Non-smoking restaurants
Accepts Mastercard
Dog Friendly
Accepts Visa
Lunch
Drinks
Brunch
Breakfast
Mid-range
"Had a cappuccino this morning and it was spot on. For lunch today I had a breakfast sandwich. The Pork Katsu. This may be the first pork cutlet..."
Bob Stark
"I’ve been wanting to try this place for a while. My boyfriend and I went at 11am on a Sunday and it was quite busy! It took about 10 minutes to..."
Becky Rose
"It's a cute cafe. The service and food were also great. I enjoyed for my first meal the french toast, which I would highly recommend. And most..."
Ange Nelson
"Sooooo good! My favorite breakfast place. The food is epic; fresh, interesting and unique while managing to be yummy and accessible to young palates...."
Mindy Alexander
"I had the joy of stumbling upon The Littlebird on their opening day today. At the suggestion of the owner I tried the hamburger. A risky thing to do..."
Joseph Trupp
"Just had an amazing breakfast at a sweet new restaurant called Littlebird on Monroe Cenyer Street in downtown Grand Rapids, Michigan . When, not if,..."
Jennie Lamb
"This place has such good vibes! Greg the Daywalker was a super friendly and fun server and the food here is always awesome! Best scones in town,..."
Paloma Deerfield
"Excellent decor, interesting menu (anything with kimchi is a winner in my book) and the cortado execution was very high level. Wonderful quick bite..."
Sara Robbins
"I love this place! One of the best brunch menus in GR. Sweet staff, yummy cookies to-go and there's always a fresh music playlist..."
Nicole LaRae
"This is hands down a beautiful establishment with an inviting and unique aesthetic space & environment, an astonishing menu, and excellent service!..."
Kate Lichtenstein
"The restaurant was very busy. We sat at the counter instead of waiting for a table. The food was amazing!! The menu had some unique flavor..."
Karen Seifert
"Enjoyed a wonderful breakfast there yesterday. Avacado Toast and Breakfast Hash to die for, what a combination of unique flavors! We'll ..."
Micki Bortell
"We stumbled upon Littlebird while wandering downtown. One of the best breakfasts we have had. The Littlebird sandwich and the smoked salmon sandwich..."
Jennifer Krinock Novotny
"Littlebird was the perfect place to host a dinner with out-of-town visitors. The room is cozy, service is smooth, food is creative, and cocktails are..."
Kristina Faust Kaminskas
"BEST BRUNCH PLACE EVER. Everything is curated and made in house. The fries! The hot sauce! The Spam!!! Everything is in house made. Insanely good..."
Philip C
"My wife and I had brunch at Little Bird last Sunday, first time stopping in. We were pretty impressed with everything. Cool old building with good..."
Alec Wisecup
"The breakfast food was fresh, well flavored and absolutely delicious. They offer seasonal ingredients on their menu which is nice. The restaurant was..."
Iron Mind Wellness
"What a sweet staff who actually care about your dining experience and give each interaction a that personal touch. I had the Heirloom Tomatoes dish..."
Brittany Andreadis
"Such a cute little place. The food is different than what you typically see, but everything was delicious. You can tell all the food was fresh. The..."
AmberLiz Schwartz
"We sat right in the window and a very pleasant experience. Everything was flavorful and fresh. I appreciate that the menu is marked with allergens to..."
Olivia O'Connor
"Everything from the location, the taste and the awesome service gives this place 5 Stars. I had the Breakfast Sandwich... Jeeze that bread was..."
Brad Young
"Littlebird was recommended to me by a friend and it did not disappoint. We did not have a reservation, so my friend and I sat at the bar. Maggie, our..."
Lauren van Klaveren
"The selection of breakfast items is minimal but they do the basics well. I ordered two eggs over easy which came with toast, fried potatoes, and I..."
Michael Heaven
"Great little restaurant. Couldn’t wait to come back. Eggs were fluffy and seasoned perfectly. Breakfast potatoes were crispy and incredible. And..."
Dustin Reed
New Hotel Mertens
74/100 (1250 ratings)
Restaurants
French
Gluten Free Options
European
Bar
Vegetarian Friendly
French
Bar
European
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Breakfast
Brunch
Drinks
Duck
Mussels
Profiteroles
Steak Frites
Salmon
Burger
Foie gras
Quiche
Bouillabaisse
French onion soup
Salad
European
French
Bar
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Serves Alcohol
Gift Cards Available
Brunch
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Drinks
Mid-range
"NHM is one of the best dining experiences we’ve had in Grand Rapids. Amazing service, bigger-city quality food, Detroit-esque architectural detail...."
Jennifer Reed
"I went with my boyfriend for the first time tonight. We both have been wanting to go for a while and finally we were able to, and, I have to say, our..."
Laura Mae Heslip
"Once again, you made our day! Love everything about you; keep that French music, even the French horns! In the words of my friend Jane, “ You are..."
Marilyn Klyn Galer
"So happy to see an old building brought to life. This place is my new go to for client meetings. The ambiance of this place falls perfectly in line..."
Cait Keely Wisniewski
"Wow! Went for lunch. Really felt like we were in a Parisian eatery. Love the decor and the food was great. Went for brunch. Highly..."
Pete Gault
"I absolutely love New Hotel Mertens. And I would recommend it to anyone. The environment is nostalgic & adorable. They have wonderful food and even..."
Mia Miles
"Good food, great service. Grand Rapids needed a brasserie and this fills the bill. Coq au vin was on point, steak frites was good as..."
David Levitt
"The New Hotel Mertens was great! Nice menu, great staff, and nice ambiance. This a one of Grand Rapids' new "must try" places. Great bar and..."
Tim Cary
"What a gem this restored Hotel cafe , now bistro is for Grand Rapids !! The interior and attention to detail makes a unique experience. The food and..."
Belinda Bennett
"What a wonderful Bastille Day dinner! The appetizers, entrees, and cocktails were all delicious and clearly prepared by someone with a deep love for..."
Brooke Weber
"Love the atmosphere, food & wine! The bartender was the best too!! Such a friendly staff! Will definitely be going..."
Molly Elizabeth
"Such a fresh, nice-but-casual, French brasserie experience in GR! The menu is wide-open, whether you want an omelette or a well-appointed burger......"
Jeff Reed
"Very well done. Great server and service. Lovely atmosphere. And I think it is a great value. Already decided this is my spot for Birthday..."
David R Manheimer
"This place is fantastic, a throw-back to being a very well-socialized, well-mannered upper middle class kid:) Never thought I'd see those days again!..."
Amelia Lee
"Great food, great drinks. Delicious!! Our server - Jim was excellent, very conscientious. We will request him next time. Had a wonderful time,..."
Jeff Gabier
"Stellar service and atmosphere 👌 not a frown from any of the employees!! This was such a welcoming restaurant and I was completely blown away...."
Helena Boulding
"It was definitely a nice experience to have. It's a cute little restuarant with a roof top bar looking over downtown GR. Food was just okay. We tried..."
Chantice LaGrone
"First time in, and it is one of my favorite places in Grand Rapids. The food was fantastic, not inexpensive but good value for money. I definitely..."
Richard Paul Kratz
"Wow, this place is still great! We visited awhile back when it was still called New Hotel Mertens. It hasn't lost any of the charm that made it..."
Nathan Ver Beek
"Went here on a whim - they were able to squeeze us in when no one else would. We had a wonderful server, delicious food, great drinks. Definitely..."
Corey Tinker
"Mertens Prime is the definition of a premium steakhouse restaurant. It's a tight race between MDRD and Mertens Prime for the title of the fanciest..."
Drew Looyenga
"The place is unique in that it is an historical building that serves French cuisine and wine. Onion soup was delicious. Overall, the steak and duck..."
Jess Wojo
"My partner and I recently stopped off at Mertens on a whim for a date night. Just so happened to be on the same day they dropped their new..."
Tee Dee
"The host was super rude but the servers were amazing. Water tasted weird to me but I don't like tap water. Very accommodating with my sodium..."
Thao Tran
"4 of us are here for the first time. Front or house and waiter were amazing! So nice. Service was great. Bartender didn’t greet us until 10 min..."
Drew Smith
"From out of town but visit GR frequently for work. Been to all of the steak joints around town... RC, Bowdies, Leo's.... this place is right there on..."
Scott Newbury
"We had a wonderful dinner. We started with the Dijon poutine, and then I had the Ratatouille stuffed pepper, and my husband had the turtle soup and..."
Kelly Tooker
"Downstairs, I was greeted professionaly and politely. Leslie and Sarah were great. I ordered soup: Caoune(alligator snapping turtle w/poached egg)..."
Gregory Hink
"Great history of the property built into the experience. Excellent food and historic drinks. Service is top notch. Will go..."
Andrew Ysasi
"First visit to Mertens Prime & had a great time. Nice atmosphere, romantic decor/table settings & friendly service. Loved the Fizz cocktail, Poutine,..."
KILLy Munster
"My husband and I came here for the first time today and were very impressed! The food was delicious and the drink list was impressive as well. The..."
Kristen Wilkinson
"Place looks great. Has a good feel to it, fancy, impress your date fancy. Food was okay. Waiter still in training but he did well. Management could..."
Mark Faur