Staying overnight for work and was in search of a dinner spot. The service was prompt and the food…read morewas delicious!! I ordered the chicken sandwich and upgraded it to "Nashville hot". I was nervous, but very happy my choice! This sandwich was quite spicy but the flavor was on point. The sweet potatoes fries were also flavorful and crispy. I'll be back just for this sandwich!

Stopped in for a drink after dinner. No notes on the food. Atmosphere is fun with a large screen to…read morewatch sports. Service was energetic and kind- despite it being nearly 10pm. Good cocktails!

A last minute decision to get food turned into a great night. I had the pesto pasta (delicious but…read morequite oily) and the salmon Caesar salad. The appetizers were great and the pizza puffs reheated great the next day! Our sever was so kind and helpful with my indecisiveness with trying to order. There are huge TVs everywhere and she was more than willing to move things around so I could see the games I wanted. It was a fun night! Their tequila espresso martini made our list as some of our favorites around town!

I went with a group of friends, 7 of us in total. Unfortunately, we hit the perfect storm and it…read morewas FUBAR. Granted it was July 4th, and the place was packed, but read on. There was an hour wait for a table. They gave us a beeper. We couldn't grab a drink inside at the bar to escape the heat, so we found another restaurant where we snuck in a back door and ordered drinks at the bar. The beeper went off after an hour and we made the 5 minute walk back to the first restaurant. We ordered drinks and appetizers. It took about 1/2 hour to get our drinks. The appetizers came out about 10 minutes later. We decided to order a Margarita pizza with added pepperoni and mushrooms. It sounded simple enough. About an hour later, the Margarita pizza showed up without pepperoni or mushrooms. We asked the waiter to take the pizza back and have the kitchen add the missing ingredients. Silly us. We figured they throw the missing ingredients on the pizza, reheat it in the oven for 5 minutes and bring it back. A half hour later, we asked our waiter about our pizza. He seemed new and a bit overwhelmed. He went to check on it. We never heard back. 15 minutes later we asked again. Nothing. Finally, 2 hours after we ordered the pizza, the pizza arrives, accompanied by the manager. She is very apologetic. They had tossed the 1st pizza, but never remade it. She comped us the pizza and we each got a free dessert. The food was fine. It was your typical Southern Italian-American food, meatballs, pizza knots, and calamari. The pizza was good thin crust pizza. There was a ton of pepperoni. (Maybe that was to make up for the long wait?) and barely any mushrooms. I was fine with that. No one complained. So it's ordinary food at an affordable price. The choices are limited downtown.

I stopped in tonight to place a carryout order. The bartender was friendly and helpful when taking…read moremy order. I ordered a full slab of ribs, which were around $38, along with a Caesar salad. I eat ribs at quite a few restaurants, and these were definitely good. They were tender, had great flavor, and I really enjoyed the sauce. I'd give the ribs a solid 8 out of 10. The meal also came with french fries and cornbread. I didn't eat either, but both looked decent. My biggest disappointment was the Caesar salad. It was a $6 add-on, and the portion was pretty small for the price. I definitely wouldn't order that again. As for the atmosphere, the restaurant had more of a bar feel than a traditional restaurant. Nothing particularly impressive about the interior, but I could see it being a fun place to hang out. Overall, the ribs were the highlight of the experience. The food was on the expensive side, especially considering the salad portion, but the ribs themselves were very good. I'd come back for those.

Burgers were cooked to perfection! Our server was busy but…read morestill attentive. Concert, Monster Trucks & Art Prize all going on so the crowd was diverse and lively but also fun and respectful.

The food was great, we went on 5$ off burger day which makes the burgers a great deal. The Big…read moresassy burger was great, if you like spicy food I definitely recommend! We sat outside so the ambiance was really nice. The service was okay, it took a while but the staff was very friendly!

Food: got the tuna tacos, cannot tell you if they were fresh or not but you mostly taste the sauce…read moreand nothing else. They were on some mixed greens, I personally think a slaw of some kind works a lot better. Service: prompt and friendly Ambiance: great spot to watch sports and hang out. They accommodate larger groups as well so that was nice! Also a decent amount of beer on tap.

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.

HopCat is truly such a gem of a restaurant and holds such a special place in my heart. Eating here…read morereally brought out all of the nostalgia. From the pretzel bites (a true classic) to the infamous crack fries, I was in heaven. The caesar wrap was new to me, personally, but the burger was just as incredible as I remembered. The wrap was the perfect lunch, and all of the food was full of tremendous flavor. The waiter was very kind, attentive, and accommodating. I appreciate her changing the TV station for us. HopCat is such a fun, unique restaurant, with the interior being so classic. I had never been to the Grand Rapids location before, but upon immediately walking, you know exactly where you are. The memories, of HopCat in general, come flooding back, and it is the best feeling ever!

Fun place with lots of beer choices. Excellent attentive service and we were allowed to ask for a…read morefew samples. They do not serve any domestic beers. Just their own kind.

Came in Saturday 1/31/26 around 10pm after a show at the DeVos…read more It's pretty loud with all the bowling and music. But we could still have a conversation. Bar service was great! Very friendly. Drinks were delicious and reasonably priced! Not always the case in GR. We hope to come back and bowl another time!

Haters will say that duckpin bowling isn't real bowling, but an astute mind will realize: Does it…read moreeven matter? When you've had a drink or two, it's all just throwing balls and knocking things over. Woodrows Duckpin is the only duckpin bowling alley in Grand Rapids, as far as I can tell. It's a great place to get a drink and knock things over. In fact, you should be aware that you can only get things to drink here -- they don't sell any food. But you're welcome to bring in your own food. We opted to just get beverages (sodas for kids, beer and wine for the adults) and eat elsewhere after we played. You can reserve a lane for an hour at a time. An hour of duckpin bowling was more than enough for me and my family! Games go by quickly, and I think we played three games in about 45 minutes, then peaced-out with 15 minutes left on our tab. (But we had our fun and got our money's worth.) Duckpin bowling uses smaller balls that are more lightweight than regular bowling balls, so it's easier for young kids to play. Think skee ball, but on a slightly larger scale. Honestly, I think I prefer duckpin bowling to regular bowling! It feels more laid-back and less serious. There's a nice lounge in Woodrows Duckpin, which is pleasant to sit in when you're not playing, or if you're waiting for your lane to be ready. Woodrows is also attached to the Amway Grand Plaza, so if you're staying at that hotel, it's just a quick jaunt downstairs.

I was in the area for a show downtown. We stopped in after the show to catch the rest of a mlb…read moregame. Had beer and pizza. The margarita pizza was good. So many TV's! Great place to catch a game.

Ordered an online the following items for a pickup: -…read morePeppino's Deluxe - Large pie with pepperoni, ham and sausage - meatballs - calamari - grilled chicken and broccoli The pizza was actually better than what I had expected. I would definitely recommend the pizza, it also traveled well, took me 10 minutes to get home and it was still hot and tasty. The calamari was decent, didn't get to try other items. Overall, decent, would definitely revisit and do a sit down next time. I'm not a fan of tipping for pick-up orders.. when paying online, there was a line for a tip... out of courtesy, I did give 10% tip. Picked up the order, was asked to sign a check with the payment information.... on that check, it had a line for an additional gratuity! Tipping has gotten out of hand!!

If you are headed to a show at the Acrisure Amphitheater, Stella's is a great place to stop by!…read moreWe arrived during happy hour so we were delighted to find $2 off our cocktails and $5 apps. We chose the pizza rolls and poor man's Buffalo wings, the Basil Lemonade and the Pocket Plums cocktails to start. All were affordable and delicious. Our group ordered a variety of burgers but the Smash burger and the Spicy Queso burgers were the favorites. Stella's also had fun arcade games for our youngest dinners to play while we waited for our food. Great spot!

My friends and I stopped in for a quick snack, and we're so glad we did. We ordered the nachos, and…read morethey were absolutely incredible!! The atmosphere was cool, and our server was super chill and friendly, which made us feel welcome right away. We only wish we had more time to stay because the rest of the menu looked just as good, and we'd love to come back to try more dishes. Service was a little on the slower side, but we were seated near the front on a Sunday night, so it's possible the restaurant was busier than it seemed. Either way, the food was well worth the wait. If you're looking for a place with great vibes and delicious food, this one is definitely worth checking out. We'll definitely be back the next time we're in town!

I see why this is always the spot people recommend…read more.. I went to Butcher's Union for my birthday this year and it was nothing short of AMAZING. We were able to make a reservation online easily and were seated almost immediately. The table was near the open door and it was such a lovely lovely fall night. They also decorated a sweet little postcard saying Happy Birthday to me! I thought it was a very cute personal touch. All staff that we interacted with were delightful We started with some cocktails: I got a Daisy Du and my wife got an Amelia. They were both so delicious! Later I also got a strawberry granita and it was YUM. I am not normally someone who orders cocktails because they are too expensive for my taste and I am generally content without any alcohol, but I wanted something special for my birthday. For apps we got a half dozen oysters and crab and artichoke dip. Both was amazing and we ate all of it. The jalapeno mignonette was INCREDIBLE and such a delicious addition to a standard mignonette. The crab in the dip was real crab and the bread it came with was the perfect balance of sturdy and crispy but soft and easy to eat. We ordered the 14oz Ribeye (rare) and 8oz Waygu Sirloin (medium rare) as our apps. The steaks were cooked perfectly and all the sides/sauces were so delicious. Truly cannot speak highly enough of how delicious these steaks were, like so good y'all. I have been to many steakhouses and have had steaks that weren't as good, but cost more than what we had at BU. I had thought I would get a complimentary dessert because it was my birthday (like it was my ACTUAL birthday), but we didn't get one. We were so full I didn't follow up to ask and it wasn't a big deal. I might have been incorrect in my assumption, but saw it in other people's reviews.

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.