Grand Rapids

Restaurants

1913 Room

Amway Grand's luxurious signature restaurant, the 1913 was designated as the city's "Restaurant of the Decade" by the local press. The lavishly formal ... (more) ...

Bagel Beanery

A great place to grab a quick cup of joe and a bagel before starting the daily grind, the Bagel Beanery is a staple for Heritage Hill residents. From ... (more) ...

BD's Mongolian Barbeque

Patrons create their own stir-fried dishes at this popular Western Michigan restaurant, whose contemporary architecture pays tribute to traditional Mo ... (more) ...

Bentham's Riverfront Restaurant

Boasting an inspiring view of the Grand Rapids River, this Amway Grand restaurant is a favorite with hotel guests and locals alike thanks to its first ... (more) ...

Bistro Bella Vita

Boasting "French twist with an Italian flair," this upscale restaurant is a favorite with the after-work crowd, who appreciate its sleek martini bar, ... (more) ...

Blake's Turkey Sandwich Shoppe

A popular lunch spot with the downtown business crowd, Blake's specializes in (as the name hints) hand-carved, oven-roasted turkey sandwiches prepared ... (more) ...

Blue Plate Restaurant & Lounge

An impressive breakfast buffet is the star at this restaurant, whose windows overlook an attractive courtyard area behind the hotel. From scrambled eg ... (more) ...

Bombay Cuisine

Boasting what many regulars deem the best tandoori and vindaloo dishes in the city, this Eastown staple looks more like a pub than an Indian joint. In ... (more) ...

Brann's Steakhouse & Grille

A northside treasure. This casual, family-friendly chophouse offers as its staples delicious steaks and hamburgers. A city icon since the 1940s, Brann ... (more) ...

Cherie Inn

Cherie Inn specializes in breakfast and lunch, Euro-style. A neighborhood staple for more than 60 years, the eatery offers a cozy, café-style setting ... (more) ...

Cornucopia

The Amway Grand offers guests a quick breakfast alternative at its classic deli, where Starbucks coffee, homemade pastries, and fresh-baked breads pro ... (more) ...

Cottage Bar & Restaurant

A favorite of downtown business-types and Grand Rapids Press reporters (thanks to its award-winning burgers and chili), the Cottage offers a cozy, alm ... (more) ...

Cygnus 27

Cygnus is located high atop the Amway Grand Hotel, giving it some of the most inspiring views of the downtown area. A contemporary yet elegant setting ... (more) ...

Four Friends Coffeehouse

This sophisticated storefront cafe, located just across from the Monroe Mall amphitheater, is one of downtown's more popular alcohol-free hangouts, es ... (more) ...

Gaia Cafe

One of the east side's trendier lunch and dessert destinations, Gaia is a favorite with the cool neighborhood crowd. A small gallery area promotes the ... (more) ...

Gill's Blue Crab Lounge

The B.O.B.'s superb second-level eatery specializes in fresh, hand-selected fish and seafood prepared with regional "style and flair." The self-descri ... (more) ...

Grand Rapids Brewing Company

One of Western Michigan's notable brew pubs, GRBC has been making beer since the 1890s, when six small breweries consolidated under one banner. House ... (more) ...

Great Lakes Shipping Co. Restaurant & Tavern

Specializing in everything from steaks to shellfish, the dockside-themed Great Lakes Shipping Company has been a Grand Rapids favorite for more than 3 ... (more) ...

Grill at 1913

Once called Canal Street Grill, the Amway Grand's steakhouse offers a warm, casual setting ideal for both families and the business crowd. Featured en ... (more) ...

Jersey Junction Ice Cream Parlor

For parts of five decades, this sweet gem has been treating customers to some of Western Michigan's tastiest ice creams and desserts. As the story goe ... (more) ...

Judson's Steakhouse

The B.O.B.'s signature restaurant, Judson's, offers a gentrified, Big-Apple-style atmosphere, complete with live piano music, rare original artwork, a ... (more) ...

Maggie's Kitchen

One of the best reasons to make your way west of the river is this authentic Mexican eatery, where Mexican barbecue, chicken fajitas, and Milanesa de ... (more) ...

Margarita Grille

Usually the first place mentioned when you ask a local where to find good Mexican, the energetic Margarita Grille is home to, perhaps, Grand Rapids' t ... (more) ...

Mikado Sushi Restaurant

Ignore Mikado's rather mundane strip-mall location. This is one of the city's best places to find authentic Japanese cuisine, and there are separate m ... (more) ...

Noto's Old World Italian

An elegant alternative on the east side, Noto's prides itself on European atmosphere, complete with intimate tables, white linens, columns, pale olive ... (more) ...