This restaurant was right across the street from our hotel and we hadn't made reservations but we…read morewere able to sit at a high top table in the bar area. The prices are high, but not as high as Ruth's Chris across the street and I actually liked the food better. I got the Lump Crab cake dinner and it is amazing! It comes with 2 crab cakes, mashed potatoes and green beans. I took leftovers and had a great snack later. My friend got the fish and chips and said it was delicious and he had leftovers too because it was a big portion. The service was great and food was phenomenal!

I was really excited to try the She Crab Soup but it was very disappointing! It ended up being…read moresuper chunky and the pieces of corn over powered the soup. The ones I've had at other places it was made more like a bisque and this was more of a chowder. Aside from the not so tasty food I'd definitely be back to try something different because the wait staff was very nice and super accommodating to my needs. The patio is great if the weather is nice out and if it's not the floor to ceiling windows makes for great people watching.

Leo's is a white cloth table experience with exceptional service and a variety of high-end dishes…read more We had a group of 15 for lunch with plenty of space. Many of the guests individuals complimented the servers with the quality of food. My next visit will be with my wife!

This was a great seafood spot a group of us from work visited near the end of a long week. We…read morestarted with cocktails and then moved on to a selection of wines by the glass. The menu for both was extensive. Several appetizers, soups, and salads were enjoyed. The seafood cake duo (one crab and one lobster), along with the soup trio (clam chowder, lobster bisque, and soup of the day, which was a sirloin tip and bean variety) were my favorites. All entrees were huge. I enjoyed the Chilean sea bass, which was amazing. The halibut, and a few different steaks also received rave reviews. One didn't care for their branzino. Not sure why, as I tasted it and thought it was fine. The waiter, without asking, took it off the bill. We didn't get dessert, as we were stuffed. However, we saw several that looked great. Service was friendly, informative, and around when we needed it. I'd definitely go back.

Great ambiance, delicious food, and really good service. The filet mignon was cooked perfectly as…read morewas the potato gratins. Great overall dining experience

Finally got a seat at the bar! This place is always packed. They take reservations but not for one…read moreperson. Bar seating is first come first served so I went right after work and got there about 4:45. There were a ton of seats open at the bar. A friend met me at 5pm. We were seated with Fin, the bartender. He was awesome- very attentive but not overbearing. I could tell when he was coming by to peek in on us but he never interrupted our conversation. He would glance over and check our drinks and pause, and then keep moving. I'm sure if I was alone he would've provided me with some banter, he seems nice enough. He recommended a cocktail - The Last Word. I've had one before and this one did not disappoint. The other drinks I had were the espresso martini and the New York sour- both favorites of mine and done very well by Fin. I love that this bar uses frosty glasses for their cocktails. It's a nice touch. I had to have the Wagyu meatballs. They're mentioned in many reviews and people at work agreed they're a must have. My friend wasn't very hungry so I ate 5 out of the 6 haha. The bread that comes w it is a focaccia that is his divine! I thought it was deep fried but it's just soaked in oil and then heated on the griddle. The meatballs are Wagyu 75/25 so kinda fatty but so smooth. They are served with a marinara sauce and ricotta. So good. Would get this again. The menu looks awesome but we were just there for drinks and snacks. Next time I'll make a reservation (Resy) and have dinner. Parking is typically awful. No valet. Bathrooms are multi sex unistalls, clean. The restaurant is noisy- maybe not a great first date spot. Seemed to be a lot of well to do people in the restaurant, based on the outfits and accessories I saw. Might be a place to meet someone new if it wasn't so loud and incredibly busy. It's hard to get a table during dinner hours especially if the weather is perfect. But try your best to get in. They do take walk ins and it's worth an hour wait.

Absolutely amazing multi-course dinner and drinks at Allora. Hands down one of the most creative,…read morefreshest and best meal we've had in a long time. Every course was beautifully/ thoughtfully prepared and absolutely delicious! We can't wait to go back, perfect for an unforgettable date night. The quality was truly superb. Special shoutout to our incredible server Brendon - he made the whole evening feel so special, fun and created an amazing dining experience! Also can't stop dreaming about the desserts!

The girls needed to get together & we decided for a birthday to finally try Allora after months of…read moreanticipation. We got a reservation for 8:30pm, which was one of only a few available. We got there at 8:15 & were told our table was being cleared and it would be a few minutes. We decided to sit at the bar and have a drink, which was a lovely setting. The bartenders were attentive, drinks were delish! By 8:45, we wondered if we had been forgotten. By 8:55, the host stopped to tell us our table was still getting prepared. At 9:10, we finally had a table! They did bring us complimentary prosecco since our table wait was 40 minutes past the reservation time. Our server, Levi, was phenomenal. He gave great recommendations and walked us through the menu & style wonderfully. Our food was also delicious. Nothing disappointed on the menu! All in all, the food was spectacular, the space is gorgeous, and service once seated was amazing. The only star taken away was for the issue of timeliness, which could easily be due to the rush of a Friday night. We hope to return in the future!

Dang, this place is too cool! A huge Tiki Bar/ Restaurant that's fully decked out! They said to…read morehave the largest Tiki collection in the US, I think!? Loved that they had individual "rooms" set up where you could enjoy a drink or eat, more privacy and it's just cool! We came for drinks and dessert and I was really impressed that our S'mores dessert was all house made, like the marshmallow, graham crackers, and chocolate made in house! Mind blown! It was unique and delicious! The chocolate was like a thick mousse, choc pot? Loved it, and you got to toast your own marshmallows at the table! Huge upstairs also!

Love a good theme!!! This place is such a fun spot! Full…read morecommitment with the decor and overall atmosphere. A two level restaurant which makes for lots of space for big party's or just a date night. Our server was super friendly and gave wonderful drink suggestions. I can't wait for another girls night here!! Drinks: -Aku Aku: I love a fruity drink with lots of flavor and this was it! Recommended by our server, this was the perfect for me Food: -Budae Jjigae: Similar to a traditional ramen dish this had some great elements such as a soy egg and kimchi. I felt the broth lacked some depth of flavor but overall a tasty dish. -Bonfire: cute little dessert platter!! Great dish to share with the table

First time here. Wow. Great ambiance and service. We loved the music playing and the intimate…read moretables. We love Cajun food! I had the red beans and rice, which is flavorful and the sauces were good. The pork belly was bit more fatty thank I expected but still delicious. My wife had the jambalaya with some amazing spice. Great size and portion of shrimp. Étouffée was warm in the spice level and tasty. Daughter had the salmon salad and son in law enjoyed the creamy creole pasta, which my wife tasted and thought it was the best of all! We can't wait to come back.

I'm so glad I finally got to try this place! Hattie served us at the bar with great drink and food…read morerecommendations and a positive attitude. The restaurant was pretty chill for brunch on a Sunday but the soft music fit the vibe. we had the jambalaya but sub for pasta instead of rice and it was sooo flavorful. You cant miss the crawfish beignets. And their remoulade was amazing! Can't wait to go back and try the gumbo!

I just made reservations for someone this Friday that I needed help with and was helped by Sarah…read more She was very helpful and made me feel at ease that things would go smoothly (I am from out of town). I have eaten at this restaurant in the past while visiting Grand Rapids and the food was wonderful and the service is also A+. Thank you Sarah

The atmosphere here is very welcoming. It's hard to place a finger on the exact style, but it's…read moreupscale and well lit. It felt a little retro upscale too. I ordered the Spicy Pork Meatballs ($16) as an appetizer. They were excellent. Not mind blowing unique, but done to a high standard. I came for the Beef Brisket Bourguignon ($36). I had heard they had a real good pot roast. Well it wasn't just really good. It was spectacular! Probably the best I've had. So tender and flavorful. The sauce with it is excellent and perfectly emphasizes the beef. The potatoes and veggies with it are all perfectly cooked also. I finished with their Chocolate Tart ($13). It was fantastic! It is chocolate to the nines. However it doesn't cross the line of being too much. The chocolate is extremely high quality and super tasty. The service was fantastic. It was super friendly and knowledgeable. Attentive without being too much. Shout out to Harrison, he was awesome. Overall one of the easiest 5 star reviews I've ever done. They are now in my top 5 places in Grand Rapids. Would I return? Lol, duh!

I had the awesome crack wings and fries combo. It took the owner about 20 minutes to prepare but…read morewell worth it. The guy is friendly and knows his stuff. The restaurant is small in an industrial part of town with customers picking up to go orders from time to time. I ate at a table.

Tastiest chicken ever!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!read more

I had one of the best meals I can remember at MDRD. First, the restaurant has a beautiful view of…read morethe river. I was with a large group, so I got to sample a number of tapas, which were ordered for the table. I loved the Iberico Pork Belly, and the Wild Boar Empanadas. I thought the Croquetas and the Patatas Bravos were good, though there are other things I'd order in the future. I thought the Ceviche Mixta was ok, though I'm not usually a fan of ceviche, and this was better than most. My least favorite was the Pulpo a la Gallega. While the octopus was tender, it had an unpleasant fishy flavor. I got the Chuletas de Cordero for a main course, and was so happy with the dish. The lamb chops were cooked perfectly and seasoned well. I really liked the chickpea topping. My only quibble was the dried apple slices added nothing to the dish. They had an unpleasant chewy texture, little flavor, and didn't add to the aesthetics. I would order this again in a heartbeat. I ordered the Árbol de Frambuesa, and it was an amazing dessert. The chocolate souffle was thicker and creamier than I expected, but it was so delicious! I don't want to ruin the surpise of this dish by describing how it looked. I would also order this again.

Truly one of the most remarkable dining experiences in Grand Rapids! Service was top-notch,…read moreambiance was upscale yet comfortable, and food was nothing short of incredible. Authentic Spanish cuisine with an American flair - every dish was spectacularly balanced. The croquetas were pillowy and crispy and rich. The oxtail stuffed morels were an explosion of decadent umami. The gambas (shrimp) were soaked in Spanish olive oil, confit garlic, and a metric ton of saffron (these were the star of the show in terms of both flavor and value). And the patatas bravas? Who doesn't love some thick cut fried potatoes. For the main dish, the scallops were DIVINE. Not joking, the best scallops I've ever had in my life - which was a relief considering they were $55 for THREE of them boys. Yes it's pricey, but frankly it's well worth it. The quality of service, food and environment that MDRD has articulately crafted is a special experience and should be treated as such. My ONLY gripe is the fact that they didn't have their Spanish Tortilla on the menu - that's like a burger chain not having French fries. Would highly recommend, especially if you've got a taste for Spanish food!

I absolutely love Little Bird's smashburger and I will die on this hill. It's probably one of the…read morebest burgers (if not the best) dine-in burger in GR and I will constantly come back for this over and over. My boyfriend and I stumbled in during happy hour and were happy to grab some cheap drinks, but the main event was the burger! We typically like sitting at the bar as well and chat with the bartender who was absolutely lovely! The dirty martini was okay but I will definitely order something else next time as the olives just didn't hit for me. It's a quaint and quiet spot - you can read that as intimate - since it's not loud or rowdy, so if you want a really sweet date spot, feel free to check this one out! Otherwise, you can just go and have a casual, delicious dinner. Parking is limited with the street parking and it being so close to Monroe Center but you shouldn't have a terrible time finding something, even if requires a parking ramp vs street parking. I'd just recommend a reservation if you are going on a weekend or don't want to wait/sit at the bar!

I am plant based vegan and anytime I plan to go to a restaurant that is not solely 100% vegan, I…read morelook to see what vegan options are offered. This was my first time at at Little Bird and it definitely did not disappoint. However, I now see why it's called Little Bird because the inside is definitely small but that just adds to the ambiance. My husband and I came here for brunch on a Saturday because it's a place we both can eat at (he's not vegan). When we walked in the restaurant was bustling and packed, but we got seated right away by the door which was cool because we could people watch. Our server greeted us immediately and filled our glasses with water. She was nice and answered all of our questions. I must say that I was pleasantly surprised with my brunch choices which were the soup of the day, a lentil curry, pumpkin seed combo with tons of good seasoning and cilantro on top...it was soooo good and vegan friendly! For my entree I got the tofu sandwich with the most amazing side salad that had this lemon dressing that set it off right! I could have just had a plate of the salad! Although the tofu sandwich was good, it was a bit on the salty side for my taste, but I still enjoyed it. I would definitely recommend this place for vegan options and I'd come back. Just be aware they don't take reservations for brunch and it's pretty loud, but it's a really cute establishment and I was pleased with the food and service. Give it a try!!!