American cuisine: the best places to taste it in Grand Rapids

"The food was amazing and came out very quickly! Their staff is very attentive and super friendly. I was greeted upon arrival and sat within minutes...."

Julanne Shepardson

Jose Juan Rosales

Arby's

74/100 (1544 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

Dinner

Lunch

Cheap Eats

"Love, love, love the mint shake!😍 and it's a great price! Service was good and accommodating, asked for the crinkle fries extra crispy cuz they..."

J. H.

"Don't order the iced tea, it's awful. The hot honey sauce was good but they left a huge puddle of sauce in the cardboard clamshell which opened and..."

Eric On The Web

"Don't order the iced tea, it's awful. The hot honey sauce was good but they left a huge puddle of sauce in the cardboard clamshell which opened and..."

Eric On The Web

"Fast, hot , good people for lunch ,best one in..."

Dones Anewishki

"nice and simple: everything you need for a good..."

Stephan Grundmann

Applebee's

73/100 (2153 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"The food was great and hot and fresh. Are server was very amazing! His name is Esquire!! He checked up on us to make sure we were always good and..."

Champagne Brewer

"Gregory B. was amazing! He was very sweet and professional. My food was not all that. My steak was a little dry but Gregory took care of it and..."

Dafnie Lindor

"Saved out night. The waitress, Wendy, was incredible. We'd just come from a terrible experience at the Cheesecake Factory and she was wonderful. We..."

Pineapplesatan 97

"Esquire was my waiter and he was just amazing. He was timely and so kind. Highly recommend this..."

Rachel Kleinedler

"Taran was an amazing Server! Super friendly, knowledgeable and very fast at serving us our food. It has been a while since I've had such a personable..."

Sarah Ann

"Bartender Nicole was a breath of fresh air. It was nice to get great service with a sincere appreciation for the customer. I also witnessed Nicole..."

Russell Gahagen

"the whole experience was incredible, really. i was caught off guard the moment our waiter greeted us w his beautiful presence. he was great! refilled..."

Calla Wier

"It was so super busy but we got in and sat right away. Food was wonderful, it was a little wait but our server and bartender were so nice we hardly..."

Bethanie Schoenly

"Dennis was awesome. Kiley was triple awesome. Megan made the awesomest mud..."

Vicki Shattuck

"My server, Taran, was the coolest most awesomest server I’ve ever had in my years of existence on this fine earth. He made sure my girlfriends nut..."

Mason Meacham

"A typical Applebee's a good place to grab a couple of drinks and a light meal. The food is nothing special but prepared well. Prices are very..."

Robert Webber

"Esquire was our server he was very polite and patient with our family of 7. Definitely ask for him he was..."

safiya sharif

"Esquire, our server, was great. Friendly, helpful, attentive. Food was excellent, value was good, Esquire added to the experience. We will be..."

Julie Schmidtke

"Esquire was an amazing server. Brought everything quick and made sure it was to our liking. Definitely made our date night more..."

Miyah Rose

"The food was amazing and a great place to go eat. Ben was an amazing waiter! Thank..."

Connor Schaffer

Grand Rapids Brewing Company

73/100 (1937 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"We loved this place.... old bar and very cool. Good beer choices. We had the fried picked and steak rolls as an app... SO..."

J V

"Sat at the bar and had great service. The bartender Elena was really friendly and did a great job answering questions. The beer was really..."

Dave McCall

"I had the best sandwich and fries of my life here. The staff was lovely, the prices were reasonable, and the atmosphere was..."

sara jones

"Very good. Portion sizes were perfect, atmosphere was great, flavors were fantastic, cost was reasonable, service was good. We had a fantastic time..."

Tori Garcia

"Came here and had pizza (large pepperoni option) and the kale Caesar. Both were really good! The pizza dough has a really good homemade and tasty..."

Ben Kramer

"I hosted a rehearsal dinner for my son's wedding a few weeks ago at this venue, specifically in the Barn and Game room. While the spotty..."

Kristin Fisher

"Good beer, cool old building. Didn't try the food but it looked good. Bar tender was..."

Mary Ott

"Beautiful brewery in a beautiful city. I had a flight of beer that was very fairly priced. The beer was delicious. I got the boar burger which was..."

Jamie Gobeille

"First time here, wish the seltzer was colder however, it had a great flavor. The Vintage Burger (with added bacon) was delicious! Cooked to..."

Christy M

"My wife and I tried out Grand Rapids Brewing Company and really enjoyed it. We are looking forward to returning on a night out or two. We visited..."

Thomas

Fulton Street Pub And Grill

73/100 (1107 ratings)

Free off-street parking

Wheelchair Accessible

"Stop in for a Polish food during Pulaski days. Food didn’t disappoint! Bar tender was a helpful and..."

Joel V

"Stopped Sunday looking for a burger, but still serving brunch so…had the Breakfast Sammie and it was delicious. Deep fried potatoes were perfect,..."

Matthew Curry

"Food was good, staff is delightful and pleasant. The patio is nice and was a fun place to see an acoustic set from a local musician. Karaoke night..."

Alex Young

"Still a good spot for vegan options (chef left who revamped the menu), but the new menu is great traditional bar food. Big patio, clean, pretty..."

Matt Babb

"Been hearing a lot about this place having vegan options since the chef from a well know vegan restaurant Bartertown that closed years ago is now..."

Cassie Schumaker

"This place is the bomb for anybody looking for vegan food! Almost everything they offer can be veganized. I ordered the Cuban sandwich with a side of..."

David Armstrong

"Love the vegan options here. If you are looking for some great pub food veganized, a.k.a. something other than a salad or hummus, you must try..."

Jennifer Scott

"If you haven’t been to Fulton Street Pub GO NOW! Open 7 days a week!! The BEST Vegan and non-vegan food in Grand Rapids!!! Try the nachos for..."

Stephanie Milanowski

"Couldn’t agree more with all those commenting about the menu! So stoked to have Ryan Cappelletti’s talent back in town. Pretty much gluten free,..."

Charity Klein

"The bar tenders do their absolute best and show that they can handle a crowd. Food is pretty decent and the atmosphere is good to. Be prepared for a..."

SuperKami Guru

"Prime spot for vegan food in Grand Rapids. I’ve been there twice and I can’t wait to go back for vegan brunch. They have different tacos every..."

Kerry C

"Went here 2 years ago, had a 1 star review, just went there the other day, changing to 5 Star, wow they made it so much better, so much nicer, food..."

Tyler Stro

"Unbelievably delicious. Darling staff. Good beer. Incredible vegan menu options, even on taco Tuesday. Very gay friendly. Staff be RUNNING. It’s a..."

Dallas Dingman

"PHENOMENAL VEGAN DELUXE WRAP! have not had one this amazing since Cali. Truly unbelievably good. Cannot wait to order..."

aaliyah s

"Service was great! Karaoke is definitely entertaining. We always have a good time..."

Jill Kahler

"One of our favorite spots for food, drinks, and karaoke! The staff are always welcoming and the space is great for large groups! They now offer..."

Naomi Perkins

"One of my favorite local staples! Karaoke is always a blast, good drink prices and specials, and the food is pretty good! It’s a good, clean spot..."

Allie L.

Gp Sports

Wheelchair Accessible

"Had their sweet potato fries earlier. Probably the best I ever..."

Smooth Hudson

"Awesome place!!! Many fun times here! Can't wait to go back this..."

Jeffrey Schildroth

"A great place to wait 12 hours for a flight back..."

Wes Richardson

"Service was slow when we went and there wasn’t a whole lot of variety. You also don’t get a lot of chips if you order the chips and salsa, but I..."

Jack Stapleton

"Roast beef sandwich was very good; tender and flavorful. Chicken for the salad was also pretty..."

Ray De Vries

"Very good burger! Reasonably priced. I would go back..."

LaVerne Jones

"The food and drinks were good, but our bar tender, Craig, was awesome. Chatted with us about craft beer and the history of Michigan craft beer scene...."

Anthony Delvridge

"Sports bar in a hotel. It's nice. Food is good. Wait staff is friendly. Reasonably priced for being in GR downtown hotel. Went on a Friday night and..."

KT NTJ

"Stopped in on the spur of the moment and glad we did. Terrific spinach dip, Gouda Mac with bacon and burgers. Apple crumble for dessert. Service was..."

Michael Craig

"Great food and good drinks! The wait staff is also very knowledgeable about the goings-ons of GR; another patron asked some questions and both girls..."

Brooke Terryn

"We have been coming here for the las 5 years for Quilt Week, and eat all of our lunch and dinners here for the whole week. We have never had a bad..."

Liz Calderone

"Decent bar food. Great service and very accommodating if in downtown Grand Rapids. Selection is typical bar food...pizza....wings....burgers......."

Julie Cappellano

"Fast service at the bar but slow service if you sit at a table. Menu keeps changing and sometimes really good but other times it's not good at all...."

Holly Bartman

"I confess -- it's a bit awkward assigning a 1-5 star ranking for this joint when you'll find so many elegant choices in and around the Amway Grand..."

Ryan VanDorp

"A little hidden gem inside the Amway. Upscale atmosphere with affordable prices. Never too busy, keep your receipt to get free parking. They also..."

E P

"Love this place , great food and good..."

R.E.R

"The drinks were delicious and the food was pretty good. Fries were delicious, reminded me of McDonald's but waaaay better. The chicken tenders..."

Justina Pau

Arby's

73/100 (1608 ratings)

"Great service, was really happy with the way they treated us. Long story though I can say first time in a long time someone showed generosity. Was..."

Craig T

"The evening manager is the sweetest, she deserves a promotion and a raise. She was busting butt and did a great job, I wasn't too happy that Arby's..."

Paul Niswonger

"We picked up food from the drive through. The roast beef was good as usual. The chicken breast on the chicken sandwich was twice the size of the..."

Nick Grutter

"Love the staff at this Arby's they are always super friendly and courteous. It appeared they were short staffed and everyone was multitasking and..."

Mindy Smith

"Every time Jonas is working our order has been perfect! Very well made lemonade, fresh fries, and customer service is very friendly! 11/10 Recommend..."

madison colegrove

"Would give 5 stars, but finding Arby coupons is like finding gold in da Irish Hills... & i dont live in Ireland! My family always had a rule.. We..."

Brent Bailey

"Love Arby's especially when the pecan chicken salad sandwich comes back each Spring and that yummy orange cream shake. My favorites at least!!! Try..."

Linda Froehlich

"Mozz sticks were made fresh unlike other..."

John Fox

"Mobile app worked good, order was ready fast via drive through, food was prepared properly and..."

Ronald Schroeder

"I could use up to 3 coupons at the plainfield Arby's. Not the fastest crew, but it was alright. The shakes were made right away and then waited a..."

Roger Whittum

"Quick service that was friendly always. Been here a few times and I've never been disappointed. The foods a little more expensive compared to other..."

Cassius

Arby's

73/100 (2132 ratings)

"Most of the time I'm ordering pickup from Grub Hub and more often than not something was wrong, but lately the food has been hot and fresh, service..."

Jody Smith

"The best Arby's around! Let's start with the friendly customer service. The staff runs like a fine tune engine. Lobby was clean. This Arby's has the..."

Bradley B

"I always love my Arby's. The double roast beef sandwich is always my go to with the Jamocha shake and curly fries. Best curly fries I ever..."

Brandon Rottier

"Great roast beef 🐄 sandwiches. Also turkey 🦃 and chicken 🐔. Curly fries 🍟 were not that hot 🔥 good variety for everyone. Right of the..."

Eric Molengraf

"Good meal choices, friendly help and you actually get food fast from this fast food..."

Dan Maly

"It's what you'd expect from an Arby's. Normally i tend to give 4 star ratings unless a place goes above and beyond. Well the people that were working..."

Kevin Cornell

"Went in for 2 shakes and an order of mozzarella sticks and I got fast service and they were all..."

Carpe Diem

"Edit: 5/30 got food through the drive thru and it was so much better. Great service and good food. 😊 The employees were rude and wanted to argue..."

Lori Browning

"Drive threw was quick order was right can't..."

Lorne Christie

"Food was excellent. As I enjoyed a fine new sandwich that features the garlic aioli sauce . My wife stuck to the classics with 4 beef and cheddars ...."

joe s

"I usually order my food from this place on doordash, and I have to say I fell in love with the food they have here. I love the mozzarella cheese..."

xBluefirex1

Applebee's

72/100 (2245 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"We arrived at about 2pm on a Saturday. It wasn't very busy when we got inside, maybe 4 or 5 tables. They had one waitress. I was shocked at that...."

Heather Marie

"The "Bourbon Street" chicken & shrimp was absolutely delicous! I swapped the garlic mashed for some steamed broccoli for a low carb lunch! Served on..."

Greg Mahler

"Was my Dougher 13 birthday her friend and her sat at table by them selfs the waiter was amazing my self and my friend sat at bar and had apatizer and..."

tiffany Foix

"The server we had was just wonderful. He always came by with a smile, and kept checking in making sure we had everything we needed, or if we needed..."

Alina Kangas

"Excellent food, great service, amazing drinks 🍸 just love the whole..."

Riana Van Der Westhuizen

"Accommodated our group of 10. We weren't allowed to move tables together but they gave us a choice of which group of tables we would like. Good..."

Michaela Smith

Rio Grand Steakhouse

72/100 (1790 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

Lunch

Dinner

Mid-range

"Great food and lots of it for a reasonable..."

Brian

"Great steak but warm..."

Mrcash

"Best steak house around. All items are consistently seasoned and cooked to perfection and the staff is always on top of it. Their drinks are expertly..."

Jamie Briggs

"It's been a couple years since I was last here. Our waitress was fantastic. Came here for my birthday and received a substantial discount. Their..."

Adam Stratton

"I saw this place on google and the passed by it in person. Decided to give it a try when I was back in town. It is a nice establishment. The decor is..."

Alex

"I have to tell you that the salad that comes with the dinner as a side is the BEST side salad you will get anywhere. The food is always cooked..."

Erika

"Good food, good service, and good sized portions. I ordered my steak medium and got well done, and my friend ordered a ribeye medium well and it was..."

Brianna “bababribri123” Lewis

"Great place for a gradeschool reunion. The service was very efficient and fast considering the group. They include the tip for large groups, which..."

fatboy 2k

"The food was good and the service was great! You get a good portion of food. We didn't have room for dessert but the cactus flower was worth..."

Rebecca Cook

"I dont usually leave reviews but wanted to give a shoutout for our server Hannah. She was down to earth, honest, gave great care and attention to our..."

Kevin Shipp

"Great service. Good adult beverages. Steaks and veggies..."

Terry WC

"At supper here on May 7, 2023, as part of a crowd of 16 people. They were able to accommodate our group, with a brief wait to arrange tables. The..."

Cindy Patin

"Service was excellent. We liked the atmosphere. They give you very very generous portions. We will be back. One complaint that we did not address..."

Happy Camper

"It’s so good that I went into the bathroom to scream and do a happy dance. My girlfriend cuddled with me and said “Oh yes daddy if you take me..."

Noirth Security

"Absolutely love this place My husband got The Rio Grand Porterhouse (52$) and for how thick the steak was it was cooked perfectly for a medium rare..."

Natalie Count

"Chose this place for Christmas Dinner with my Aunts, actually Christmas Eve Eve Dinner lol. I wanted a Good Steak from not a chain. I ordered the..."

Chris Hoekstra

Subway

Ashley Magnusen

Gravity Taphouse Grille

72/100 (3277 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

Accepts Visa

Private Dining

Accepts American Express

"I am giving a 5 star because of two people overcoming the 1/2 star performance by our original server. Alistair (the manager on duty) and Grace (the..."

Randy Yeager

"Today was our first time at Gravity and we will definitely be back. Service was excellent!! All servers and host staff were great/personable, but our..."

Kirsten Mojica

"First time for my husband and I and we really good experience � . Service was perfect, waitress was not to chatty and to the point. Food was great..."

Amanda Bush

"The server was helpful and friendly. The beer she helped pick was perfect. Ordered the salmon. It was awesome. Prices were average or low for the..."

Lavonda Martin

"We decided to eat at Gravity Taphouse Grille after a day at Meijer Gardens. Erica was our server and she was wonderful! Great service and food. We..."

Kelsey Hudgens

"Their beer menu is huge. The food was amazing. The blues rock music they had playing was excellent. Will definitely come..."

Andy Rienks

"I've been to Gravity a few times now, and I can say that the food is very hit and miss. I've tried some of the sandwiches and haven't been impressed..."

Soykac

"Nice craft beer selection. The selection identified Michigan beers as well as assisting you with your selection with a brief description of each..."

Tamie Cae

"Another great, clean bar! Had fun with my brother and cousin after a movie. We tried it out of curiosity and it was a hit. We all got delicious food..."

SuperKami Guru

"A Dinner Night at Gravity Taphouse and Grille Gravity Taphouse and Grille in Grand Rapids has a cool, dark look inside and a friendly bunch of..."

Alfons Müller

"Best Food I have had in a while! The tater tots with white truffle sauce blew my mind! They're a must try and their Berry Ginger Cheesecake is a good..."

Zac Meyers

"Goat cheese with roasted vegetables was... indescribably good. Perfect combination of sweet, savory and salty. Maple bacon Brussels sprouts were..."

Larisa Mcmartin

"The food was actually way better than I thought it would be. The hot chicken sandwich isn’t hot but it did have a lot of great flavors. The..."

Jessica A

"Gravity taphouse grille is an experience you don't wanna miss out on. The decor is beautiful I love all the lights. Real cool calm collective..."

Anna Liceaga

"We selected this restaurant based upon reviews and close proximity to the Cornerstone University. It was not busy at the time we dropped in to eat...."

Haile Haile

"The food and service is excellent, Ruben sandwich is my fav ! Weekends are busy, so call ahead for any reservations. Just off 96 so very close to..."

TJ Travels

"Good place for a drink and food. Menu is very varied and a good selection for different tastes. Food was very well cooked and tasted great. Our..."

Ryan Niblett

"This restaurant was the best of we first trip to Grand Rapids and the food and service was out of this world. And it was my Birthday. Me and My Wife..."

Ray Munos

"We had a great experience at Gravity this past weekend! You can consider this the whole package. Great food , fun atmosphere and service was..."

Kathy Wisneski

"Large craft beer selection, large dining space. The Junkyard Reuben was..."

Darrin Mendrick

"The place is nice, ambience is really nice with a mix of elegance and urban (urban part in the back where it looks like a garage door opens to an..."

Zoraida Velez

"I hadn’t been here in a couple of years and I was pleasantly surprised how fabulous the food was! We ordered the southwest salad the ahi tuna bowl..."

Rebecca Rios

"We rented the big room for a group event. The price for the rental was very reasonable and the room was outstanding. It had a huge table, a large..."

Nate Sneller

"My son and I went to the Grand Rapids location last night for dinner and we were both very impressed with everything very friendly and inviting..."

Scott Califf

"Excellent upscale chef created bar food with excellent pizzas and salads. They also have cauliflower pizza crust as well. The potato pancake was OK..."

J Hytken

Steak 'n Shake

72/100 (5490 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"It's been a while since I have visited this location. I come here with my son all the time He loves the garlic burgers. This is our date night spot...."

Lily

"If you like smash burgers, skinny fries, & amazing shakes, then this is the restaurant for you. Also, if you order from the drive-through, it's at..."

Captain Quack

"Honestly this place is always a hit for me. I love the food and while inside service can be a bit slow, drive through is usually pretty..."

geekness 4

"It's been years since I had Seak and Shake. Received a gift card so decided to use it. The fries were as good as I remembered. Burger was good...."

Gary Ball

"Food is still great but why are the owners letting this building fall apart? I don't think they've cleaned it in 20..."

Brian Forbes

"The food is good, good prices (better than many restaurants lately), good portions. Staff was prompt and friendly, though not much interaction due to..."

Mary Brown

"They have the best pickles and relish that I've ever had in a fast food..."

Francisco de Zavalía

"This is a busy Steak 'N Shake location. The food is pretty good. The staff were friendly and attentive. The seasonal shakes are really good. Steak 'N..."

Curtis Bolt

"Love this place! Kids love this place! Food is great value for the money and it taste good and fills them..."

Stacy Cole

"Food was good! Bathrooms were..."

Dave T

"Very friendly..."

Kathleen Gomez

Miss Lily's

Wheelchair Accessible

"Miss Lily's is one of my favorite stops when I visit the Toledo area. They serve a great breakfast, very good lunch and dinners, and always have a..."

Mjv

"My family and I enjoy this place a lot especially the fact that they are all homemade and no chemicals don't forget to try the pie it's..."

Mary Jane

"We were there for lunch today with a group of nine. The food and service were excellent. The menu is not huge but has enough variety to please..."

Bob Smith

"I really enjoyed Miss Lily's last Saturday. It was our first time there I had the beef and noodles and my daughter had pasta. Both were excellent..."

DJ Ron Burt

"Food was excellent. Staff was very friendly and nice. Will definitely come..."

Ashie 158

"Everything was really good. Very nice people we will definitely be..."

gary bovie

"Food and service was top notch! Will be back again. Never have been there before. Would..."

Howard Ginny Hammon

"We just ate the breakfast buffet here and pie also..the food was great. The service was excellent..our server kayden was wonderful. The restrooms..."

Brandy Sigworth

Ihop

71/100 (2229 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Stopped by mid day for a meal. My over medium eggs were cooked perfectly as were the hash browns. This is the first time I have gotten pancakes from..."

Heather G (Feisti STI)

"This was the best service I ever had at IHOP. the team they currently have was fast and friendly. It was full, and they had my whole family's order..."

Justin Wood

"My husband and I had breakfast there yesterday. WOW, our server Nate was absolutely amazing. His section was packed and he still managed to have our..."

Alexandra Howard

"Family dinner. Some of us ordered breakfast and some dinner. All of us were satisfied with our food and service. I believe this was the best meal..."

Samantha Grummet

"A very friendly waitress helped us this evening. She made all four of us our own carafes of coffee. The pancakes were delicious and the food was..."

Lauren Costa

"Great waitress, fast friendly service. Food came out hot and fresh. Great value, I had the sampler. Store needs an update and deep clean or this..."

Harold Labelle

"This IHOP located in Grand Rapids just off the Beltline (M-44) approximately 2 miles north of I-96, is a very clean restaurant, and the service is..."

Gail Gesselman

"Good food. It was super.quiet when we went as well which was nice. Waitress was very nice and..."

Eve Kennedy

"Although the restaurant was understaffed, our waitress and the cook did an excellent job of feeding us with good fresh food and no long wait for our..."

Susan Honeck

"Our server Jacob was amazing! We came in a bit late and he was incredibly accommodating. Such a wonderful employee that IHOP should be proud of..."

Dionne Pinto-Guerra

"A waitress nearby shattered a plate and it was very funny it took us thirty minutes to get seated and it was very fun also I got a fresh water when I..."

TeaSorrow

Arby's

71/100 (1844 ratings)

"Stopped Here to get my 14.9 year old boss a sandwich because Arby's is his favorite. Very good and fresh food and hot fries..."

Sam Mtchell

"My ex is a douchebag and I came here to eat my feelings away. The worker I got was so incredibly considerate and amazing. So generous and even asked..."

Madeline Ritchie

"honestly every time i come here (usually late) i have AWESOME service. one time a couple months ago i was in the drive thru during a rush and someone..."

Sonny Roberts (Sonnyartstrong)

"Love the atmosphere and Maurice is a good sandwich chef check him out, orders come out like they supposed to, and they let you substitute on your..."

neptunes2010

"Every time I have been here, the food has been fresh and correct. Not all fast food places have terrible service. Thank you to all the employees at..."

Dan Castillo

"For Arbys, pretty good. I've only had good experiences with the employees when I go through the drive through. Would recommend for a late night fried..."

William Turkovich

"Even though it's not exactly healthy Arby's does have some good food from their curly fries to the beef and cheddar I don't know if they still serve..."

Ellie Wierenga

"Pretty nice staff and great tasting food. Sizing was pretty good for what I paid. I ordered off the app and picked up my order through the drive..."

Rebecca Hall

"Our order taker heard a rude customer honking their horn and they stood up for us and our order still came out extremely fast!..."

LinkNotZelda

"I want them to please keep the burger it’s absolutely incredible! They definitely have the..."

Tristen Mills

"This location is across the street from my work. I go there almost every day, even if it's just for water. I've never had a problem with them. Great..."

Carmela O'Brien

Tgi Fridays

71/100 (3093 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Great tasting Cobb Salad, beautifully arranged. Attentive very friendly server. Very clean, nice atmosphere. Did not feel..."

Miriam McKim

"Cynthia and Rileigh were our waitresses, they were both super attentive and polite. Food was good. Would definitely come..."

Coral Mae

"Wasn't very busy, server was very attentive and engaging. It was clean and food was decent. The BAF burgers advertised a double order of fries but..."

Steven Koves

"Was able to get seated immediately. Attentive waitress. Fried greens beans were fantastic. Meals were great also. Thought my fries were bland..."

Diane Lipski

"gabby was the sweetest girl ever! she was very attentive and always had a smile on her face. The drinks she made were very very very very good...."

imani pickens

"We usually have the same server and he is great. Food is great along with the atmosphere. Great date night..."

Jason Guminski

"Hadn't been here in soon time. But, was hungry for my favorite pot stickers. They were as awesome as I remember. Appetizer that makes a great meal at..."

Margaret Tracy-Finkelstein

"Food was flavorful and delicious.. Our waiter was super nice. The customer service is A-1..."

young rebel

"Food's good and heavy. They don't miss when they cook. Even with a rowdy table next to us, the place felt cozy and..."

Wolfie Howler

"Walked in, seat yourself sign for bar. Seemed maybe short staffed, but never any indication based on service... But they were not overly busy. ..."

Michael Cade

"Whoever this guy was that has all 8 of us did a absolutely fantastic job with service! Guy was on par and I'm so happy with the food. I feel so bad..."

Eli McCloud

"The restaurant was clean and the food was really good was really good. The waitress and service was pleasant and they have $5 drinks for Long..."

Mark Johnson

"Very clean and fun atmosphere. The Gm was an added bonus as well, she was very caring and very nice to look at ;). I will definitely be back to this..."

Nicholas Gregory

Menna's Joint

71/100 (2228 ratings)

"If you like meals wrapped up into a tortilla shell then you should definitely try Menna's Joint! Usually pretty quick. I'm not the biggest fan of..."

Jacob Kermode

"One of my favorite sandwich (known as dubs) joints downtown. You can order a dub or a dubbie, in other words small or large. They're always..."

Mari Sundell

"This place is great. The vibes the food the staff. Everyone was so nice and easy to talk to. Easily my favorite thing though was the fact everything..."

Sal Padalino

"Even though they had grub hub orders galore my friend and I just casually walked in and they had our food done in less than 20mins! Customer service..."

Hannah

"Menna's Joint should have kept the one Downtown East Lansing open. One in Grand Rapids is good, needed to turn the music down a bit so I could here..."

Antoine Grady

"Ordered a while back and forgot to review since I am at work when I usually order food. I had the loaded potato and the meatball dubs. While I..."

Mike Hutchison

"Update: Just ordered from DD and got our order quickly! Tried the Chicken n Philly, and the Super(again lol). Everything was hot and delightful!..."

Jennifer Knotts

"Such good food ALWAYS!!! BLAZER was amazing!! My mouth is on 🔥!!! The Fried Mac-n-cheese got us hooked on coming here when we're in GR. So..."

Piper Moon

"Absolutely incredible place to go when intoxicated. Super dope staff, and the food, obviously is dank. Best way to end your night at the bars, so..."

Russell Hodder (Rusty)

"Always fantastic food and friendly service. Strongly recommended to out-of-towners as a quick lunch or blue-collar dinner. Simple, quality..."

Ross King

Pearl Street Grill

"The restaurant is off the lobby of a hotel, so the smell of chlorine wafted in every once in a while, but it didn't bother us. Carlo was a very..."

Trixie R

"Ate here every morning for breakfast while staying a few nights in the hotel. Had eggs one morning, waffles another, and French toast another. All..."

Karl Peterman

"This was first time here, ordered the fish burger and fries and it was pretty amazing. The bartender was really nice and attentive, it's a big bar..."

Lily

"Quick food, great service with Carlos as a waiter. Was nice having a bite before the..."

Landquist & Son Bifold and Pivot Closet Doors

"Randomly ended up here for dinner. Sat outside, nice atmosphere. Classic burgers were good, but the fries were bomb!!! Definitely come and get..."

Emily “Island City Bish” CK

"We walked around art prize and wanted to get some food. Saw this off the side of the hotel. Carlo was our server. Super nice guy. Fries were crunchy..."

TJ Hurtman

"This restaurant is soooo good! We stopped in Friday while staying at the hotel and was so surprised by not only the food but the drinks and staff! We..."

Tiffany Itoney

"If you love burgers, this is the place for you it was amazing. Great tasting good service. I'll be going back..."

Jeffery Mcclennon

"Wonderful breakfast. My wife and I both had the omlettes and they were good and very large. Carlo was our waiter and was amazing - super friendly..."

Wade Adams

"Great burger and friendly staff. It's the restaurant within the Holiday Inn..."

Michael R Nahas

"The burger and fries were amazing. This place is definitely worth eating at. I am surprised this place is in an hotel. Will definitely come back to..."

Khurram Rehman

"Good eats, especially for a hotel restaurant. Servers are attentive And friendly. Breakfast was good and it was nice to sit under the atrium style..."

amanda prins

"Great place to have inside your hotel. Good food, nice staff, very..."

Queen of Denuyl

"Excellent restaurant experience. Carlo was our server and was exceptionally friendly and attentive. The BT queso dip was incredible, burgers and..."

Jonathan Marrs

Subway

71/100 (2218 ratings)

"Ordered via the app, quick in and out and friendly..."

diane loewenberg

"Just popped in after hockey game,staff got through our team orders, no complaints, just did their job. Nice to see some places remember customer..."

Shane Walz

"Great but in all subways it would be nice to have the American cheddar cheese back because it is the best..."

Raquel Trent

"I've gotten the same thing since I was 2 or 3 and they always deliver, they're very friendly and quick I recommend ordering..."

Phantom

"Subway is Subway, But I will say...this subway was one of the cleanest I've been too. The staff has always been kind and welcoming. GREAT..."

Amanda Holbrook

J Gardella's Tavern

71/100 (1046 ratings)

"Melanie was our server. She was super sweet and told us to come back after dinner. Glad we did! We just popped in for a drink while waiting for a..."

Heather Hilden

"Love the building!! Felt comfortable there, nice bathrooms. AND the sliders were..."

Lisi McKinnie

"Excellent place to enjoy some food and a few drinks. Typically VERY busy on a Saturday..."

Rex Roscoe

"Love this restaurant! Always friendly great service. We got the fish special the last time we were there, so good just the right amount of fish I..."

Kathy Larsen

"Nice place, frequented by more of the younger crowd but welcoming to all. I recommend going on Tuesday nights for their Burger and a Pint deal. It's..."

Hollis Locke III

"Was here for lunch and the staff were incredibly friendly! We we're looking for a place to camp in the middle of winter and at least three employees..."

Teddy Thieken

"Nice small tavern with good beer selection along with a menu of mostly appetizers. Very well priced, most appetizers were $3. We ordered 2 craft..."

Rachelle Lumbert

"We were there for a private party in the basement. I couldn't believe how accommodating the bartender was with my 16 month old on a Saturday night!..."

Emily Hollingsworth

"Went there on a Saturday afternoon. Place was dead but Nate our server/bartender was absolutely awesome and the food was delicious. They mostly now..."

jefferee2002

"my boyfriend and i went there for an early lunch today and it was absolutely fantastic. as a beer novice, i asked the waitress what kind of beer she..."

Salina Bosworth

"One of my favorites downtown! Some of the best drink specials of the..."

James Huske

"I came to check out the new menu, the food is awesome! Definitely an upgrade and the service was great, as always. While the new slider options are..."

Kelly Marie

"I have no idea how this bar makes money with their new menu and specials all day long every single day....from a customer standpoint this is good..."

Alec Daniels

"This place has so many different atmosphere's its awesome! Main floor is like a normal bar, basement is a club with music and drinks, and the top..."

David Ramones

Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen

71/100 (2431 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Better than your average chicken chain. Popeye's has much better food than other chains - higher quality and more flavorful. I don't have experience..."

Chris Snyder

"SO excited there's a Popeye's in GR, even if I have to travel from Holland to get there! Moved here from southern CA, where there's only one Popeye's..."

P_Cz

"Is it wrong to love a chain? I mean really love a chain. Not a, yeah, that’s pretty good, but I mean crave food from a chain restaurant. Does that..."

SW Michigan Dining

"The wait for the food was my favorite!! They had a massive selection of carbonated drinks to pick from, i got 5 mild chicken pieces in my spicy box,..."

Timothy Payn (PaynMusic)

"Pretty good. I went through the drive-thru, the chicken(breast and thigh) were piping hot, as was the mashed potatoes and gravy. I really enjoyed it...."

Jaz Herring

"Overall the food tastes good fresh out the grease. Clean place I enjoyed..."

Bruce Nome

"Get there early before lunch, chicken is super tender. The biscuits are finally..."

sandy love-campbell

"Chicken sandwiches are really good! Chicken is very tasty. Decent value and good..."

Becki Hernandez

"when you go to Popeye's.... you keep one eye because Brutus might be around. Seoul chicken was good service was quick and it's truly chicken from..."

Jerry Lashade

"Great food. Not bad on the speed of..."

Chad Richmond

"I ordered a #5 Spicy ‼️ NOT even close to 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️ spicy.... WTH...dang, and the dude who took my order was so freaking..."

Lisa MacC

"Great place. But busy. It's worth the wait. I used to work my Grandma's Restaurant when I was 12 years old. And I learned a long time ago not..."

Lee Archambeau

"Drive thru is always great! Food is always hot and..."

Nancy Beaver

"It has improved but still needs work. Line moves..."

Kyana Mosley

Village Inn Pizza

71/100 (1815 ratings)

"Good is delicious! The pizza ingredients are so fresh! The atmosphere is fun, and there are so many TV's, no matter what game you're watching it'll..."

Audra Maskill

"The owners have done a great job with the remodel and they are now catering to a younger, sports-enthused and beer-knowledgable crowd. They have a..."

Megan S.

"Nachos are so good and a great deal money wise. Service can be slow but the food is really good. When you can't decide where to eat, come here..."

ADela11

"Great Place. I have been there for lunch and dinner and the food quality is always good. Great staff, drinks and specials. They have an all you can..."

Antonio

"Good pizza, the taco pizza was really different and..."

Shane

"I have been coming here for years and the vibes are oh so good. The restaurant does an excellent job of adding to their scrumptious menu regularly...."

Erin Farias

"Haven't been here in a while. We ordered subs and our server was also our bartender, Sarah G. Not only was the food great, but the service was top..."

Linda Porritt

"It is tough to find good wings in Grand Rapids, but this place has become one of my favorites. This establishment is a good place to watch a game and..."

Aaron E.

"My wife and visit the Village Inn twice a week and they always have great service. We typically grab a seat at the bar and have a drink with..."

Steve Rogowski

"The food was delicious. I ordered the Supreme pizza and a half cheese, half pepperoni pizza. I was in & out. I didn't really absorb the atmosphere,..."

Arcretia “Cree” Young

"Ordered food to go for the first time Friday 10/8 around 8 pm. The description of the California chicken sandwich was more appetizing than the actual..."

Whitney White

"Very Very disappointed in the quality of food. We ordered a small pizza, double pepperoni, double cheese. We should have looked at before we..."

S

"Excelente ambiance during a Michigan game. Great food. specially the bone-chicken wings and they have one of the biggest TV screens I have seen in..."

Peach

"Village Inn has some of the best staff in Grand Rapids. From the second you walk in, to exiting the building, the service is amazing. If I’m in the..."

Greg Smolka

"Just thought it was time I write a review of this place: 1. Absolutely PHENOMENAL food! I have yet to taste something I dislike. Everything has been..."

Kehli Millz

"I loved the pizza's. The taco pizza is BOMB. I wish they had a family sized salad for takeout though. We ordered the extra large and it barely filled..."

Samuel Hescott

"The BEST food you can ever eat it is SOOOO good. Definitely..."

Evan Rabe

"We went specifically for the music! We saw Dueling Pianos with Denny Middleton, and Greg Poltrock. We enjoyed our blackberry cider very much..."

MichelleGleason

"Love the staff here. Great happy hour deals and the quality of the meals are..."

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