To start, I cannot believe I've never reviewed Frederik Meijer Gardens and Sculpture Park having…read morebeen a member for many, many years and a regular visitor. It is sometimes hard to believe our "little town" has such a wonderful place to go to. Meijer Gardens is where we regularly take our walks. Whether on the Boardwalk, Shade trail, Japanese Gardens or the Sculpture Park, there is always an abundance of beauty to enjoy. Currently Meijer Gardens has a Chihuly Exhibition on display throughout the park. Chihuly is a glass sculpture who has created amazing pieces. Usually I've seen his work in museums. (Baker Museum in Naples has a fantastic display for example) It is amazing to see his work outdoors in the variety of settings available at Meijer Gardens. There is also a paid indoor exhibition that we have not seen. In addition to the various gardens and sculptures, Meijer Gardens also sponsors a Summer Concert Series in their outdoor venue. We have enjoyed dozens of concerts over the years. Thankful we have this treasure so nearby.

A friend and I drove out to Grand Rapids from Chicago to enjoy the Chihuly exhibit…read more The botanical garden is gorgeous. It is well maintained, huge and offers diverse beauty. We took the tram to see more of the garden. Then we walked through the Japanese Garden for the Chihuly exhibit. Everything was beautiful and relaxing. All of the staff we interacted with, were so pleasant and helpful. The gift shop had so many lovely items. Parking was plentiful. We loved our experience and will definitely return.

Gorgeous wedding venue! I loved how there were many different areas to gather and celebrate!read more

The wedding ceremony setting was the worst. No one could see the faces, gowns, etc. of the wedding…read moreparty including the minister. The backlighting was so severe, it was horrible. The wedding party had to be very disappointed. The food was pulled pork and it was burnt. I was just a guest. I wrote the management to see if they have curtains to block the light coming in. No reply.

A party or reception can be even better, just add the Wave Room. April knows how to take care of…read moreyou. From themed wedding receptions to birthday or anniversary parties, the Wave Room is your place. The food is top notch! I have been blessed to photograph here during many different events, and have held business meetings here. Always great service!

It has been years since I have been to EC and I'm glad I came back! They revamped their menu and…read morebrought back a lower price point with some of their OG items and I'm really happy they did. The menu is extensive and filled with delicious, comfort meals... including the TV dinners. I saw this and felt like I had to try it! I just got the chicken fingers version and their fried chicken, mac and cheese were sooo good. I even loved the little veggie mix! But the winner, which got me to even order it, was the little brownie that came along with it. A full meal with dessert for such a small amount of $$. I look forward to trying their brunch sometime or coming back to try more of their items again!

We went here on a suggestion from a friend. The menu names are very colorful. The bathroom was even…read moremore colorful (in a quirky cool way). We got the pickle tickle as well as the Southern raw fries (more like deep fried spiral cut potatoes) which were both good. I got the nachos since I tend to get them whenever I go and all were very good. My daughter is vegetarian and they had lots of vegetarian options. Service was good and quick. All 5 stars. They even have their own canned root beer. How cool is that. Unfortunately it was a little too sweet with maple syrup/molasses taste for me (to be fair the waitress forewarned me about the fair. But why not try their signature root beer. I don't regret it one bit). My only issue, which is out of their control was that the parking lot was packed on a Saturday 6pm, so we had to find street parking down the road.

A pretty fun activity for a date night or with a few friends or for a work function. There is no…read morefood served here, but they do allow you to order and delivery or bring your own snacks. There is a bar, that's not super overpriced and makes good mixed drinks. Keep in mind, the place is loud and was pretty busy on a Saturday night. But for $10 per person with unlimited play, that's a steal of an activity.

OMG!! This was SO MUCH FUN!…read more 6 of us came in on Saturday, 12/28/24 around 2pm. We did not make a reservation, we just took our chances with Open Play. What a blast! Great drink selection, super fun and different activity, and we brought our own snacks! Cannot wait to come back!

This is one of the best parks in Grand Rapids. It's clean, has ample parking, and spotless…read morerestrooms. There are plenty of trails to explore. You'll find a playground for kids, too! Nature lovers and birdwatchers will adore it here. Last year, we even spotted a bald eagle! Super cool! Definitely worth checking out.

This review is mostly for the event facility at Roselle Park, as we recently attended a baby shower…read morethere. The building itself is beautiful, and seems quite new. The high ceiling and natural light made the space feel large and welcoming. I was a little alarmed by the large totem pole in the corner of the building as it had some faces that seemed a little scary to me, but I don't think any of the kids even noticed. They even have a little "scavenger hunt" sheet so you can try to find all the different animals and figures carved into this tall structure. There is plenty of parking, although we ended up in the lot closer to the silos, which was a short walk to the building. (According to their website, this lot is actually now closed until the beginning of June.) The silos were a cool feature of the park, and they actually have rock climbing walls on them! I saw some kids climbing and tried it out for myself - unfortunately I definitely wasn't wearing the proper footwear, but it's something unique and cool that I haven't really seen at many other parks. There is a small play area here for kids. I'd love to come back again later this spring to check out the trail down to the Grand River. There's a canoe landing at the park which is great for summer. The whole park covers 240 acres! I'm sure there's lots of great wildlife spotting, so I'm looking forward to doing some birdwatching here soon.

Mosaic Space was perfect for our wedding. Romeyne (who runs/directs the space and events) not only…read moreorganized the space perfectly but also helped us along the way with all of the details--food, what we might forget, how to best serve our guests, who likes what, etc. I don't know how she didn't charge us for also being a wedding planner--she really went above and beyond. The space is beautiful. It has great light and neutral decorations that you can add to, take away, or just leave as is for any event. Romeyne is flexible, friendly, easy to work with, and quick to respond.

Mosaic Space is an absolutely stunning venue. My husband and I had our wedding reception there on…read moreAugust 23, 2014. It was the best night of our lives! The venue itself does not need a lot of decorating because of its natural beauty. The space has hardwood floors and brick walls-BEAUTIFUL. All of our guests were blown away. Romeyne, the event coordinator, is great at her job. She is a pleasure to work with and will do WHATEVER it takes to make your day perfect. I would highly recommend Mosaic Space.

We had a wonderful time at Cascade Hills Country Club. The food was outstanding and the service was…read morevery professional.

Went to a lovely, classy wedding shower last Saturday at this venue…read more Immediately greeted and shown where my event was and I do love a coat room...they have one..free! Was then met at the entrance with a tray of mimosas! There was a well done appetizer lay out. Beautiful view of the course out the windows of the dining area. Great soup, salad, and sandwich. Yummy cake. Not sure if the cake came from their kitchen. The service was top notch and the tables were set up very nice. A wonderful place to have your event!!

Food is absolutely delicious. We went twice in one week! The Gnocchi and Short ribs were lights…read moreout. Don't be scared off from the presentation the food is filling and the atmosphere is great. All around great service and behind the bar Nick is an awesome bartender! . My only recommendations would be to enhance the share plate offerings and add a steak to the menu. You will not be disappointed, this place is a must try!

Tasty food, nice atmosphere, great cocktails, attentive service. As for price point, we ordered…read morehalf size and in our opinion it's was very pricey for the serving, more of a full price plate at a small plate serving. Want to support local fare, but feel like they need to work out balance of sides and protein to make a common customer satisfied. We enjoyed the meal but walked out hungry at $100.00 for a party of 2.