This is like a Cheers type of place, where everybody knows your name. Or if they don't, they will…read moreby the time you leave. My aunt and uncle have been regulars at Charlie's for years and when I mentioned them to our server, she was so delighted and even had the owner (Charlie) come over to talk to us. Charlie's menu is huge and everything I've had is good. The prices are great and don't seem to have been affected too much over the years, which is amazing and hard to come by these days. I'd been seeing this photo of their scallop dinner on some local foodie Facebook groups, so I knew I wanted to try it. The dinner comes with a side salad, seasonal veggie, red skinned potatoes, and four large scallops. Nate got the Fabulous burger, which is their olive burger. Our food took a little bit to come out but everything was SO good. This is the best food you'll find at a divey bar in town. The scallops were cooked perfectly and were so tasty. I loved the potatoes and green beans and I got a side Caesar salad. They make their own Caesar dressing and it's really yummy. I loved Nate's burger - it was perfectly cooked (medium as requested) and seasoned well. They have the beer battered fries that are so delicious. We had several people stop by our table to chat which was fun. Service is super friendly and kind, a little bit slow at times, but we were enjoying a relaxing dinner. Other items we've had include their burritos (they are massive) and their grilled cheese sandwiches (they have a whole section of them on the menu). Like I said, everything we've eaten at Charlie's has been good! I will say that the parking lot is a total disaster - it's full of pot holes and it can get kind of chaotic as there aren't any clearly designated spots in the back. That being said, I think it's totally worth it.

Incredible in every single aspect. Food was amazing the staff was so friendly and provided fast…read moreservice not to mention the value. A grilled cheese, two glasses of wine and the 12oz prime rib special and our bill was only $48!! We moved to the area a year ago and have been searching for a place exactly like this. Very cool laid back atmosphere with old school booths. Amazing place.

We came in on Saturday night, 7/25/26 around 5:30pm before going to a concert at Acrisure. We…read moredidn't have a reservation but fortunately there was room at the bar - which is our preferred seating spot anyway. I was surprised at how long it took for the 2 hosts to greet us - as we were standing directly in front of them. They were talking to one another, and it was probably work related, but to just stand there staring at them for a couple minutes while they ignored us was awkward. When they finally talked to us they weren't very friendly. Anyway, we made our way to the bar and it was full except for 3 seats. I think the bartender waiting on us was new. He seemed like he was pretty overwhelmed/in the weeds. He greeted us quickly and brought us waters when he did, which I appreciated. I ordered a Blackeberry Bourbon Sour and my Mr had Paloma Nuestra. We both enjoyed our drinks they were refreshing and well crafted. For dinner I had a really hard time deciding! I wanted to try so many things! Our bartender said his favorite thing in the menu is the chicken and rice bowl. That was something I was considering and decided to go with that. Excellent recommendation! The chicken was flavorful and so tender. The hot peppers were a nice touch. There was a lot of food too! I couldn't finish it all. Mr had the hanger steak that was served with mushroom and asparagus risotto. He said the risotto was the best he's ever had, and I agree. The asparagus was perfectly cooked and so was the steak. The space is really nice, felt intimate without being overcrowded. We are looking forward to coming back!

Ambiance was great and service pretty good. The food was awesome! Chicken sandwich is on point…read more With sweet and spicy slaw/sauce. Smash burger was out of this world! Great spot before a concert at the Intersection.

Great American food and nice local establishment vibe. The free brown bread is great too.read more

Have not been to this part of town in a long while. Stopped at Bud and Stanleys for a nostalgia…read morelunch. Had the most amazing brisket Reuben. Really good fries. Saturday at about 2:00 were no crowds. Good service. Would highly recommend for a weekend lunch visit.

hidden (to me) vegan gem! blue water has never been on my radar for vegan options but they have…read moreplenty. blue water is actually on the water so the view while dining is lovely. there's an upstairs with all indoor seating and lots of windows. the downstairs area is partially covered and opens up to a patio + water view. there are bars both up and downstairs. our server was quick and attentive. though they were busy we received our food very quickly. they have multiple vegan meat substitutes and vegan cheese that you can swap into meals. they also have entrees that are vegan without adjustments. bread is available upon request with entrees and the bread itself is vegan. just make sure you ask for the oil without the cheese. on our first trip we ordered the wild mushroom polenta and the vegan "buttered" cauliflower. one our second trip we ordered the asparagus pizza and the wild mushroom polenta again. they also have a great kids menu. for our daughter we ordered the cavatappi (marinara sauce on the side) and fresh fruit as her side which was an assortments of berries. the asparagus pizza was delicious - pesto, balsamic, and fresh greens on top. the buttered cauliflower was a little undercooked, both the rice and the cauliflower, but the flavors were delicious. the wild mushroom polenta was the star of the show for me with a cashew cream sauce and umami broth. overall a great dining experience and great food.

Really good food and really good service! Ya'll need to try this one out!! Highly recommend if…read moreyou're looking for a good date night LOL.

This is our first time here. Our friends highly recommended it and it lived up to our expectations…read more Beautiful setting at sunset right on the Grand River. Parking was also very convenient even during Art Prize. I had ordered the special which was seared potato gnocchi, heirloom tomatoes, sweet corn puree and pesto. Phenomenal flavor, but just a touch still hungry after. My cocktail was the Afternoon Delight and it was dangerously good! The surprise of the evening was the meatloaf. My wife and one of my friends had ordered it in heavens was it good. Will absolutely be ordering that next time I'm here.

I ate here with friends one evening in early August. We had a large table in the middle of the…read moredining room. Our server was very nice. There was a page long cocktail menu. I had the Peach Bourbon Smash in honor of the Peach State. It was a sweet drink that I enjoyed. I ordered the fried mozzarella appetizer and an entree from the weekly special menu. The cheese had a light crisp breading and was not oily. The cheese was warm and melty inside. Yum! My entree was one of the daily specials: pork with roasted corn on the cob. There was dessert too, and an aperitif. All fantastic to look at and to eat.

This is a delightful restaurant with great food, great service and great ambiance. Their thoughtful…read morefarm to table menu was outstanding. I'm sad I was only in town for one night because I was forced to pick just one item. I decided on the Short Rib Ragu Gnocchi. It was a good choice, but everybody's meals looked great. We had 8 at a table and our server did an excellent job engaging with everyone, getting our drinks out in a timely manner and serving us all at the same time. I tried someone else's Salmon and it was delicious also. 2 people got the hanger steak and gave it 5 stars. The prices were reasonable given the quality, freshness and presentation of our dinners. We got there just before happy hour ended and our server was nice enough to clue us in and we got a few appetizers and drinks before the prices went up. Definitely go if you get a chance. I'll be back if I find myself in GR's again.

TerraGR: Some Great Dishes, But Overall a Major Disappointment…read more We drove about two hours to see a show and had pretty high expectations after seeing all the glowing reviews. Unfortunately, TerraGR didn't come close to living up to them. The Focaccia ($8) was probably the best thing we had all night. It came highly recommended in previous reviews, and I can see why. The pesto, 'nduja butter, and truffle pecorino worked really well together. At $8, it's a great value and an easy recommendation. Definitely a must-have. The Arancini ($15) were probably our second favorite. Very tasty, with a great gooey cheese center. The Calabrian chili oil, fried basil, hot honey, lemon zest, and ricotta salata all worked well together. Definitely recommend. The Pesto Casarecce ($25) was a completely different story. We honestly questioned the concept of this dish. The combination of pesto cream, fennel sausage, peas, garlic breadcrumbs, and Parmesan was just baffling to us. We ate maybe half of the dish and simply didn't want any more. The Scallops ($34) were disappointing as well. I skipped the jalapeño, and while the scallops themselves were cooked very well, the roasted corn, poblano, and chorizo mixture was cold. That was just a strange combination and really took away from the dish. I think it would be significantly better if that component were served warm. I did bite into several pieces of rock-hard chunks of something in the dish. My guess is chorizo which was extremely off-putting. The scallops were also a little too salty. At $34, the price felt excessive for what was served. The Short Rib Gnocchi ($28) was actually very good. The short rib ragu, potato gnocchi, and truffle pecorino worked really well together. Would recommend. The Brix soda was another head-scratcher. Just why? We didn't enjoy it at all. I understand it's local but just no. And then there was the Spiced Cranberry Martini. Unless you like unusual, heavy spice flavors that remind you of Jägermeister, do not order this. It was by far the worst martini I've ever had. I even mentioned to our waitress that I thought it was awful, and there was zero response. Service itself was fine. We were seated immediately, and the food came out promptly and at good temperatures. Our waitress wasn't particularly memorable, though, and I would have expected at least some acknowledgment when I mentioned how bad the cocktail was. The parking situation was also an absolute nightmare, which didn't exactly get the evening off to a great start. Overall, the appetizers were head and shoulders above the mains. The focaccia and arancini were genuinely excellent, and the short rib gnocchi was good. But we would not order the scallops or Pesto Casarecce again. Sadly, we were very disappointed with the overall experience. We came in with high expectations because of the near-perfect reviews, drove two hours for the evening, and ultimately felt that TerraGR was very overrated. There were definitely some good dishes, but the overall experience simply didn't live up to the hype. We did get to sit outside which was great.

If you are looking for a fun restaurant to enjoy a good burger or steak I recommend visiting at…read moreleast once. They have indoor and outdoor seating and the atmosphere is great. The service was exceptional from start to finish. Everyone was kind and welcoming. We ordered a cheeseburger with fries and a wagyu sirloin that had a red wine reduction, crispy onions, potato gratin and garlic green beans. We also ordered two kids trays which were priced very fair at $9 for the options and amount of food received. Our kids had the fried chicken tenders, grilled steak and picked sides of fries, mashed potatoes and fruit. The kids trays also came with drinks. Since this was a birthday celebration or server did make it special by brining a sweet treat and candle and even discounted my meal! Some things to think about when planning a visit: The restaurant is very loud. Make a reservation! It is popular. Plan parking! The area is full of great restaurants so parking is tough. Paid parking areas are available but limited.

I visited Grand Rapids for business, went here in a Tuesday afternoon and place was busy! I was sat…read moreat the bar though right away. First had an old fashioned. I thought an old fashioned was an old fashioned, but this one was delicious and available for happy hour, can't beat that! Then at the bartenders recommendation, I had the meatballs for appetizer and the hangar steak for entree. First, the meatballs, very good, I'd give it a 4/5 minimum. Portion was very respectable, meant for a shareable appetizer but it was just me lol. The ricotta is a delicious touch. Then the hangar steak. It's the best steak I can remember having in a long time, and on a relatively inexpensive cut such as a hangar. I just can't express enough how impressed I was with it. And I'm not a sauce with steak type but the aioli just completes it so well. 5/5, and I'm pretty picky. If I come back to Grand Rapids I will visit here at least once.

Friendly staff, Excellent menu, downtown atmosphere, love their brunch! I loved the Duck Confit…read morehash!

Amazing brunch spot! All be food our group ordered was delicious. The drinks and coffee were great…read moretoo! Be prepared to wait on a weekend, especially if you woke up late. The staff was extremely sweet and helpful.

Absolutely loved Grove! The inside has such a beautiful, cozy vibe, and the food was insanely good…read more We got the Grove for Two, which included bread, 5 courses, and a dessert. We picked the heirloom tomato & melon salad, green beans, spaghetti, scallops, and Italian steak. Everything was delicious, but the standouts for me were the green beans and spaghetti. I honestly wasn't even considering the spaghetti, but our server recommended it and I'm SO glad she did -- it ended up being one of our favorites! Service was lovely from start to finish, and I would definitely come back.

So close to five stars! The downfall was the dining room was freezing cold, and the PEI oysters…read more(on special) were just OK. Service was cheerful and attentive without being pretentious and annoying. Otherwise, an excellent experience. Following the oysters was the beef tartare with those amazing gluten free seed crackers. They really need to sell those crackers! (They were gracious enough to give us a little stash to take home!). The beef tartare was a tad too cold, but it had a delicious combination of flavors to complement the beef, the most assertive was the Calabrian peppers. The dish was spicy with a touch of sweetness. I feel bad for people who order it without the crackers! However, if you're a beef tartare purist may not care for the additions. Next were the green beans - if green beans were this fresh and prepared like this, I would eat them all the time. They were lightly charred and served in a vinaigrette with aged ricotta salada (one thought there was too much vinaigrette). The last dish was duck confit "salad". The duck was outstanding, nicely crisped and perfectly cooked, with rich flavor. There really was no salad to speak of. The plums and the plum vinaigrette were very light - perhaps they could have had just a bit more flavor to complement and highlight the duck. Really, it's nit-picking - it was a solid dish. The loudness experienced during the previous visit wasn't an issue this time. The wines by the glass, while limited, were good. This is one of the very few times (outside of the Boonville Hotel), in which we have not been disappointed in a repeat visit.

It starts with the amazing aromas upon entrance as you are greeted with friendly faces of the…read morestaff. There is a wall of windows for natural light, plenty of seating options to make for a cozy and intimate ambiance. I love that they showcase art and beautiful fixtures from around the globe. I had the Gochugaru Shrimp (Fusion) and my boyfriend had the Cubano (Cuba). Both were equally delicious. We wanted to get the Gumbo but it was such a favorite over the weekend, they were out. I was impressed with carefully curated menu, great job Chef. This was a short walking distance from my hotel in downtown Grand Rapids and it did not disappoint us! If I every get back to Gran Rapids, i will be back!

Went there for some dinner before the Thomas Rhett show. Their menu selection is amazing with all…read morethe different cuisines around the world you can try! We shared the hash balls, crab rangoon dip, Singapore curry and the tacos and suffice to say the portion sizes were huge and everything tasted delicious. Our server was attentive and accommodating to our needs. Loved all the different decor too!