Alto Bar

Bang for your buck: 6/10 Quality: 9/10…read moreService: 10/10 Ambiance/Location: 10/10 Overall: 9/10

Pleasant setting, and a nice place to relax or work at the airport (pre-security). My waiter was…read morevery kind, patient, and attentive. They were able to make me a scramble/skillet without meat and with artichokes and tomatoes instead. It was delicious.

Pub dip, really good

Breakfast skillet with veggies subbed for meat

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Nighthawk Food & Spirits

3.6(35 reviews)

3.9 mi

Great food great people best chicken strips in west mi a true blast from the past, but make sure…read moreto order them after 4:30 PM

We had nighthawk at a wedding in Alto! The food was flavorful & delicious! Everyone was raving over…read moreit! Highly recommend!

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Fried broccoli bites

Swany's Pub & Grub

4.2(25 reviews)

43.0 mi

Second time here and this time I wasn't as impressed. I got a bacon cheeseburger with fries and…read morethey were both good, but not the best. One thing that did impress was the fried pickle spears! Amazing with ranch! If you like dill pickles, I definitely recommend. Our service was good and ambience was fine. I don't live in the area so likely won't be back but I know Swany's is a local favorite.

Waitress was good and kind, food was not. Had the Sunday broasted chicken, dark meat with side of…read moremash potatoes and salad. Chicken was moist and warm. Mash potatoes/gravy was maybe 3 stars. Salad was room temperature and served on a pie plate. Being on a pie plate meant that everytime I touched the salad, some part of the salad then fell onto the table. Did not finish potatoes or salad because of low quality. Had a pop that never was offered a refill.

Jalapeño poppers

Island sauté burger w/onion rings

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Brosted pork chop and farmers potatoes.

The Blue Shamrock Pub

4.6(51 reviews)

54.7 mi

The atmosphere here is your standard small town bar. There are hints of Irish flair and a very…read morewelcoming feel. I ordered 5 wings ($11) with Kentucky Bourbon Bbq sauce. They were excellent a fantastic crunch from the breading and the chicken was juicy. The sauce was fantastic. It all combined to make wings worth coming back for. I also ordered a 1/2 Ib French Onion Burger ($13). This Steak burger has a homemade chip dip with chips on it, plus sauteed onions, and swiss cheese. It is a unique and delicious burger. The burger itself is juicy and tasty, then you add these unique toppings and it's a home run. The service was amazing. I was there at an off time, but they were very attentive and friendly. Overall a 5 star review. Would I return? Absolutely! Even at 90 miles away I will return. Worth a trip.

Another strange work trip and another local gem! I was told they have amazing burgers and they were…read moreright! Service was super fast and the food was amazing. If ever in the area too have to come try it.

Inside

French Onion Burger

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Outside

Brick House Tavern

3.6(7 reviews)

18.3 mi

Really good pizza, low prices, and fast service. We were pleasantly surprised with how great the…read morepizza was. The outside of the establishment looked more like a 1970s disco bar and the inside theme was similar, but don't let that fool you. The food was spectacular in the price is beyond reasonable. This is definitely a place that we would check out again when we are in this neighborhood. Absolutely wonderful!

We made a quick stop in to this bar while we were in Ionia. We had a quick beer and some of the…read morepepper jack cheese bites. All good and served promptly. The restaurant side is cozy with a bar and several booths and tables. The other side has pool tables. It's a nice atmosphere with tons of TVs around to watch news or sports. Not a bad bar overall and a good option while you're in downtown Ionia.

This is the bar area, lots of seating.

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They have beautiful silverware!

Pullman Tavern

4.8(28 reviews)

44.2 mi

Pullman Tavern is a really cool dive bar with a great vibe. Excellent selection of some very good…read morelocal draft beers from Rusty Rocket Brewing. Considering the size of the kitchen (it's tiny), the food is quite good. Great cheesesteak and patty melt. Nicely seasoned fries. Good onion rings. Oh, and the people here are super friendly. All things considered, it may not look like much on the outside, but this is a really nice place to hang out for some good beer and grub.

Fun and good food! Locals friendly!!Great staff! Go there for a delicious burger! Family friendly!read more

Peanut butter white Russian

Great food, great people, great service

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Tom Burger

House Rules

4.9(54 reviews)

16.1 mi

My husband and I met some friends at House Rules. This is a great place where you can have a bite…read moreto eat, grab a drink, and play a game in a relaxed atmosphere. You pay for your table by the hour. You can pick from a wide range of games from their game library. You can also bring your own games or purchase one at the establishment. We played Chameleon while enjoying sandwiches and chicken tenders. The food was pretty good and made with local ingredients. You can order from a QR code on the table and the food is brought to your table. For dessert we ordered a cookie skillet. We had a good time at Hose Rules and highly recommend it.

In terms of things to do in Grand Rapids, visiting House Rules nears the top of my list. I'm not a…read morebig beer drinker, so I had my doubts, but in addition to a half dozen fridges full of beer, they had plenty of non alcoholic drinks, as well as hard ciders, seltzers, and canned cocktails. Many brands were local that I'd never heard of before, and it was fun to experiment and try new things. Their food menu honestly shocked me with how tasty everything was. For a board game bar, I usually expect food to take a back seat or be phoned in, but everything was delicious! I had to try the elote deviled eggs, which was a combo I had never considered but I'm so glad someone did! I also got the truffle mac and cheese and a house salad. Both were excellent! The board game selection was extensive, with old favorites and hidden gems. If I'm ever back in the area, I'll be sure to stop in again!

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Seating area

1871 Taproom

5.0(8 reviews)

31.4 mi

The food was phenomenal. Best Cesar salad I've ever had. Also had the jalapeño popper burger, which…read morewas on special for the day, also amazing

We came on a Monday night in September for trivia night and there was a pretty good crowd playing…read more It was a fast paced, 100 question, MC ran event. Everyone seemed to have a great time. We had the onion rings as an appetizer and they were incredible. A high quality version of a bar food staple. Wait staff was excellent. Very kind and attentive, even after we ate but stayed an extra 45 minutes for trivia. We will be coming back soon for another Monday trivia night!

Restaurant and Bar

Whiskey sour, S'mores White Russian

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Fried perch

The Unicorn Tavern

4.7(230 reviews)

43.9 mi

Fabulous food and service. The brunch menu for the weekends is the best in town…read more My favorite is the eggs Benedict

Yummy! Yummy! The Unicorn Tavern delivers on all fronts: creatively cozy, delicious food, and…read morewelcoming staff. I love how this area is decorated with old doors dividing the booths. The indoor/ outdoor space blends together in the warmer months with cool hangout spaces and game areas. This place is truly a work of art. Drink lists abound, but because it was lunchtime we stuck to food. We were not disappointed. Everything was well conceived and delicious. I can't wait to come back and try the bone bread next time, stew and scrumptious sounding salads. Today we had the kids smash burger, Brussels burger with frites and fried haddock and frites with a delicious coleslaw. The best part? Different sauces to choose to dip the fries in. The curry ketchup was the best (special shout out for *actually* cooking the curry into the ketchup) as it did not taste of raw curry. They definitely don't cut corners here. We noticed, and we appreciated it. We will be back.

Great ambience

The Ardennes Burrito (Sunday brunch menu)

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Bloody Mary with a Lil Buddy

Bowdie's Chophouse - Grand Rapids

4.3(136 reviews)

13.4 mi

I had a giftcard to this restaurant and we finally put it to use. I made an OpenTable reservation…read morefor 5:15pm, it was not too busy. I was told that they also accept walk-ins, but I'm not that they hold any dining room tables specifically for walk-ins, so I'd try to make a reservation if you can. It is a nicely decorated place that is not outdated, but a classic steakhouse vibe; I liked that it wasn't too loud or dark inside. There's also outdoor tables. The menu isn't big; primarily prime cut steaks, a few entree alternatives, and some appetizers/salad options. We had 2 PEI oysters to try, and then we each ordered a steak (he got the cowboy ribeye and I got the Kansas City), and we shared the brussel sprouts and au gratin potatoes sides. Steaks were cooked perfectly! The sides were both really good too; the potatoes could've used a little more salt, but that's a minor criticism. The menu said the sides serve 3-4, but the two of us could've finished them both if we really tried. Our waitress gave me a peanut butter brownie to-go, complimentary for my birthday. I'm really glad we came here and we had a great experience overall!

Overpriced and underwhelming…read more In any other city, this place would have its lunch eaten by better operations / food. ~$125 per person (before tip) for 2 steaks (ribeyes), 3 sides, and 2 Diet Cokes is a bit much considering the quality of food. Fries and brussels were delicious, but the lobster mac is overrated (bland) and our steaks were mediocre. Both were slightly overcooked (not a dealbreaker, but for $85/each I'd expect better). Add in the fact that they just drown them in butter and salt to hide the poor cooking (somehow, very little sear and barely any grill marks on one of the two steaks). Service was excellent - I'll give it that, but it was a little slow at the end once our meal had concluded to get us packed up / being a check. Atmosphere - it feels upscale, but that's just because of the prices and menu selection / options. Food came out quickly, portions were good for the price. They also validate parking for the lot just behind their building (street parking is tight / limited). Unfortunately, it's unlikely that we'd come back. Good news is, there are lots of other options for special occasions in town so weigh your options before booking here.

To the left of the front entrance. Really nice dining area.

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Warm and welcoming decor. Outdoor seating available during warmer months.

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Understaffed but the food, drinks and staff was impressive! Cute place, although small.

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