We came to Grand Rapids to see our daughter at GVSU, and we hadn't been here in a few years so we stopped in for dinner and it didn't disappoint. It's very dimly lit, but I could still read the menu without any trouble. We were seated at a high top table next to the wine fridge. It was very pleasant, not loud at all. We were able to have a nice conversation without shouting! We each started out with a bowl of squash bisque. It was smooth and delicious. You must try it! For our mains, I ordered the mushroom risotto with filet and my wife the salmon. Both were excellent. The risotto was creamy with a lot butternut squash and oddly enough, not many mushrooms. But it was absolutely amazing. I added a piece of filet that was tender and flavorful. It complemented the dish beautifully. The salmon was as very good. The butter on top was simply amazing! We drank too much during the tailgate earlier, so we stuck to water. However, there a few flaming drinks leaving the bar that looked amazing! Divani is a great restaurant. Lovely ambiance and great food. Perfect spot for a date night. You won't be disappointed. read more

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For overall food, I would give it 3.5 stars. Drinks 4 stars Ambience 3 stars Service 3.5 stars Overall - 3.5 My husband made a reservation via open table and had to put down his cc for a $70 charge if we didn't show. That was the first impression of the place. We got there for a reservation and were seated at a high top 2 seater. We asked if we could get a regular table seeing a couple tables open. After the hostess checked, she did seat us to a regular table. Thank goodness as it was much more comfortable for the date night we were hoping, plus the place has a nice ambience where you wouldn't expect the place to have high top tables. Drinks were good, and there was fun theatrics with the Smokey fashioned my husband ordered. We ordered the charcuterie plate that was pretty good. The prosciutto that was presented tasted more like a thinly sliced ham, but the cheese and other items were tasty. We order the hamburger that was average according to my husband. I ordered the duck 3 ways and I'd say the duck confit and duck legs were the star of the dish along with the sauce. The duck breast did not have crispy skin, and I think could have been prepared a bit longer. The espresso machine wasn't working, so order a French press coffee instead that was good. This place was ok, not bad at all but not noteworthy. I would come here again if others planned it, but I think there are other places I would look to first. read more

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My review is strictly from a wedding venue attendee experience. This was a beautiful space to hold a small wedding and reception. The brick walls are charming and the space is lovely. The dinner was fantastic as well. I had the steak with mashed potatoes and green beans. My steak was cooked perfectly and the green beans were soft and buttery without being overcooked. The bar service was great too! The servers were good and I really enjoyed the cocktails available. I stuck with the strawberry fields all night and it was great. I can't speak for the bride and groom, but I enjoyed my experience as an attendee! read more

One of my 10 best restaurants in Grand Rapids. Sat at the bar, and had some interesting conversations with, those sitting at the bar, owner, and head bartender. Came in last week, ,and enjoyed the bar and food scene. Always a live place to have interesting conversations. The owner has been trying to sell the place for several months, due to a time of transitions in her life. Consider buying it! Ate a crab cake and water. Hope it not my last visit. read more

Ambiance and service 5 stars. Food 1-2 stars. Tartare - 2oz of mediocre tartare with something that should be an egg and old baguette slices. Even the baguettebwasnt grilled properly. Goey old bread. Pork belly - probably sous vide. The least unpleasant food this evening but far from being ok. A lot of fat that was just warmed up, not rendered at all. Mango salad it's a freaking joke. McDonald's has better salads. Not funny joke. And I had to pay for it $12. Hamburger - I asked for medium rare twice. Not even one drop of juice from the meat. It was just pathetic. Really. Guys, go to any larger city and aks for medium rare burger. You'll see what I'm talking about. Everything tasted like from Sysco warehouse frozen food. Chicago dive bars have has much better food. Cocktails - nothing special, even with bartender twist (+$2) . They were the best part of the evening. Service - our server Morgan was great. She's the reason I'm giving two stars, instead of one. Great example of the form over the essence. Unfortunately for us. We had to pay for that. :( I hope it will be a a wake up call for you to change something before you go out of the business. read more

My experience at Divani was amazing. Very cute vibe when we came it. We had a reservation so our table was ready with water when we arrived. The bar tender Marcus was AMAZING, the bar menu was super unique and Marcus even made me some custom drinks. I had calamari, Caesar salad and shrimp bisque. Others in my party had lasagna, pork shank and and a burger. Everyone agreed the food was fantastic. We also had the bourbon peach foster and OMG just get it. Zero regrets. Can't wait to come back. read more

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The ambience was fantastic. We shared the risotto and had mock tails. My drink had glitter in it. The prices seem reasonable. read more

Divani - Wine Bars Near Me - Grand Rapids, Michigan

The first words out of my mouth where " we'll I can't order shrimp and grits."reason being I live in the south it's not a very northern dish. She assures me it's the best shrimp and grits I've ever have and orders it for me. She was right. They were fabulous!!! Blue cheese burger w/ fries ( they cheat, it's all ground brisket). Fabulous dinner! On a side not it's very comforting to see an owner bus tables, help out and be so nice to everyone. You just want to come here read more

What a great spot! It was smaller than we expected so we were very glad we made reservations. It's such a vibe once you walk in, dim and moody, perfect place for a date night! The cocktails were the stars for us. Mark spoke to us as if we were buddies and asked what we liked to make drinks specifically for us. We had 2 curated cocktails each then shots and would do it again! The flavors and freshness of the cocktails were unlike any other place in Grand Rapids. We loved our entrees; the risotto and lasagne were both amazing however the calamari was just ok, it lacked flavor but the dipping marinara helped with the taste. The portion sizes for the meals were perfect dinner portions and the flavors were delicious; not sure if everything is made fresh from stretch but it sure taste as if it was. This is a perfect place for food or drinks or both, we will return! read more

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We started our evening on the town with friends at Divani for a cozy dinner. The staff at Divani kicked off our night with a wonderful experience. The restaurant is bustling but we still could talk and enjoy conversation with our friends at a normal level which is a huge plus in today's dining scene. Michael took excellent care of us all night with a sense oof humor and wit that added to our evening as he helped us navigate the menu. The espresso martini according to my wife is the best in town. Other ccocktails were handcrafted by a trrue artisan behind the bar.. Up in smoke is served elegantly like a drink for royalty. Other pours come flaming tableside and make ordering a drink an experience. The filet was tender and cooked to order as well as the scallops which were amazing on their bed of squash and butter. The pistachio creme brulee was also a hit . Excellent wine list and Michael was ready with recommendations. Looking for a romantic night out or the kick off to a night on the town this May be the place! read more

An amazing dinner is all I have to say. We made a quick weekend trip to Grand Rapids to see Hamilton recently. Our tickets were for the matinee, which I prefer as I then can enjoy a nice leisurely dinner afterwards. I knew it would be tough finding a nice restaurant near DeVos with Hamilton in town, but we lucked out with using OpenTable to book a table for two at Divani. It was an easy walk through the skywalks from DeVos to VanAndel where we exited. We asked a ticket scalper who was trying to sell extra tickets to the hockey game to point us in the direction of Ionia St.. The restaurant basically sits behind the VanAndel Center. Walking in I knew immediately I made the best decision. Divani is in an old building beautifully restored and decorated. We were seated immediately, which I'm glad we made reservations as the couple ahead of us were told it would be 45 minutes before they could be seated. Our waiter was spot on. Our glasses of wine were brought out quickly and he was very knowledgeable on the menu. The menu is not large, but that is fine with me. I knew I wanted the Scottish Salmon the moment our waiter said it was the dinner special. I was in heaven with my first bite. D had their lasagna, which he said was delicious. What an incredible restaurant and dining experience that made our weekend in Grand Rapids extra special. read more

Divani - Scottish Salmon - Wine Bars Near Me - Grand Rapids, Michigan

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The food is great and the staff is friendly and they make amazing cocktails. Get yourself some bone marrow and a nice stiff cocktail and you will thank me! Also I love the decor and vibe. Did I mention the bartenders are awesome yet? read more

Coziest atmosphere and the very best staff! We had such a perfect night celebrating the first night of winter break at one of our favorite GR spots. read more

I came in for a family dinner at Divani last night. Carlie, our waitress was extremely sharp and friendly. She did an excellent job remembering our orders and fulfilling special requests. The atmosphere is beautiful at Divani- an old furniture show room transformed into a lux and swanky restaurant. Antique columns and large velvet drapes set the scene. I was surprised that there was not bread service, the menu is somewhat limited but the options are broad and there seemed to be something for everyone. We started with Caesar salad- it was large enough to split and I requested that it be "not grilled" which was the typical preparation here. The salad was fresh but the dressing was slightly overpowered with garlic. If you like garlic- this salad will suit you! My mom had the lasagna- she really enjoyed the dish- composed of hand pulled cheese, fresh pasta and spicy sausage. The portion was also plentiful. I had a vegetarian pasta dish which the chef accommodated for me. I liked the various vegetables included, but the dish was again slightly overwhelmed with garlic flavor. We had "campfire martinis" for dessert. These drinks were delicious, I love how many items on the menu contain a "fire component" Carlie flamed our marshmallows table side! I loved the drinks and service at Divani and the atmosphere is perfect for date night. I will definitely be back to try some other menu items. read more

My favorite thing about Divani is the ambiance! If you're looking for a low key, quiet classy place, please check them out. The minute you walk in, you forget you're in GR, at least I did! The light fixtures and design are modern and swanky. I especially loved the bar and the open wine cellar look. There were a few spots for a nice dinner for two, which seemed very cozy and romantic. For those of you who are brave enough to go out to dinner on Valentines day, Divani would be a great choice. I went with a few friends and I sampled : Bone Marrow- Served with toasted baguette and a salty, garlic/horse radish side that was a little overpowering for me. Maybe I over did it, but when I topped my bone marrow with it, well it punched me in the face. It wasn't a bad flavor, you just need to go easy. The bone marrow was rich and tasty. Lasagna- Huge portion! If you're not a heavy carb eater like moi, you can share this and easily feel satisfied. You'll enjoy the multiple layers of marinara & spicy sausage. It was very cheesy and very good. I stole a few bites from my friend, I had to control myself lol. Korean BBQ Ribs- Delicious! Perfectly executed flavors and textures here. The ribs were fall off the bone, rich and chard all at the same time. I especially enjoyed the play on textures/temperatures with this entree. The ribs are served hot, but then you have cold noodles and ginger....but then you have a warm, huge, slice of corn bread. The corn bread was buttery and crumbly. I enjoyed this very much. We also had a few cocktails. I had a glass of Argento Malbec ($9) and the Corpse Reviver ($12). Yes, both pricey but typical upscale price range, given the quality. I really enjoyed the service and the vibe. I'll definitely be back. SYOY! read more

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Amazing food! You must try the pork belly appetizer it was so so good!! Such great service, it felt like home. It was a time for my husband and I to relax and get to know each other. We never felt rushed and felt like we were valued customers. read more

A few girlfriends and I went on Saturday night for a "going away" dinner. We made reservations ahead of time. Honestly, everything was amazing!!!!! From the service to the food, I highly recommend this restaurant. I forgot my mask in my car, was wearing heels, and had parked far. The host at the front offered me one so I wouldn't have to walk all the way back. That was so sweet of her! Our server gave us the best experience. She was so kind and I wish I could remember her name. All the employees were so down to earth and our bartender Marcus made us such cool drinks. I highly recommend you try this restaurant when you're in GR. They're currently only open on weekends due to Covid but make your reservations ahead of time! read more

Divani - Charcuterie & Cheese - Wine Bars Near Me - Grand Rapids, Michigan

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My boyfriend and I just had dinner at Divani to celebrate his birthday. Our experience was absolutely perfect. Our server, Ariel, was fantastic and the food was great. She went above and beyond to make our dinner experience 5 stars. She even made us a list of other places to go to in Grand Rapids during our trip here. I would recommend this restaurant to anyone. Their staff is top notch. read more

Great food and ambience! I would recommend this place to anyone that is looking for great food to take your partner on a nice dinner date.

The service was excellent. I think the owner may have been the one that seated us. She was very kind and attentive. My mother-in-law got the lasagna and thought it was excellent. My husband got the filet and the meat was perfectly cooked medium rare. It also came with asparagus and some sort of potatoes. The asparagus was delicious, but the potatoes were quite average, nothing really special. I ordered the risotto. It had good flavor, but I would've preferred it to have been salted more. My friend also got the risotto and thought hers was perfectly seasoned. The restaurant is beautiful, would be great for a romantic dinner. read more

The service at the place was amazing! The waiter and hostess were lovely. The only negative thing I would say is that I got the Divani Burger with fries and both were salty. The fries were more salty than the burger but just something to keep in mind if you want the burger. My boyfriend got the blackened Salmon and that was quite divine. The vegetables on the plate with it were spicy but very delicious. Presentation of the food was great. It came out and looked so good. My eyes ate more than my stomach could. If you are looking for low lighting this is the place for you. I can see everything pretty well but there are about 4 overhead lights in the whole place. read more

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Ambiance & service & drinks were great - food was disappointing. Charcuterie board was OK looking, but breads were half burned & tasted like they were grilled with fish, honeycomb advertised but not present, odd flavored sausage and prosciutto was tough and flavorless, pickles pretty mundane. Grilled Cesar salad good but meagerly dressed. Four entrees ordered: steak was good, mushroom risotto mushy & bland, lasagna dry, burger overcooked with provolone cheese that tasted moldy. Crème Brûlée tasted good but topping was insufficiently caramelized & body not fully set. Loved the fact it was pretty and quiet, but will probably never return. read more

Exceptional dining experience. From cocktails to desserts, everything was perfectly paired and prepared. The Divani team is warm, knowledgeable on their menu and drinks, and prompt with service. I would highly recommend this restaurant and plan to return. read more

Divani - Pork Shank - Wine Bars Near Me - Grand Rapids, Michigan

Incredible service and food each time we've dined! We also live that we are supporting a female owned business!

Food: excellent Service: great Came here with a group of 5 while we were in town for a wedding. Food was amazing, exceeded expectations. Shared food between 2 people: - poached pear salad made for a good starter - duck entree was incredible. Duck was cooked perfectly and the corn salad was very tasty. Would order again - wild mushroom risotto was also cooked well, pro tip to add duck to this for protein, amazing! Would come back here. Good for dates and groups, the perfect mix. read more

Divani - Pan-Seared Duck - Wine Bars Near Me - Grand Rapids, Michigan

Tried something different for a date night. Started out with an appetizer of plantains and salsa which was tasty. We both had the burger which was huge and good. The fries and ketchup are made in house and was very good. Very relaxing place. We didn't get anything fancy but there is a full bar and made some pretty creative drinks from what we saw. read more

I love this place. It's become a go-to spot for me during biz trips to GR. The cocktails are divine (French 76 for me) and bar staff are friendly and engaging. The shrimp and grits are a must try if you like that sort of thing. If you go during the week, happy hour is 4-7 pm. Enjoy!! read more

Divani - Love the shrimp and grits. Try it during happy hour - Wine Bars Near Me - Grand Rapids, Michigan

Well worth it. Atmosphere and food are amazing.location with construction in the area is a challenge.

1st time at this restaurant and the set up was really nice. My experience was horrible. We ordered lasagna for dinner. The lasagna was COLD so I asked the waitress was the food already prepared and do they just warm the food up. She stated no It's prepared fresh when you order. I don't understand how the food was prepared fresh and we got it cold. She said I can fix this so she took our food and warmed it up again. We was not able to eat the food and we definitely waisted our money. I still tipped the waitress because she wasn't the one who prepared the meal. read more

Didn't have reservations on a Saturday night and was able to get a table. How did that happen? At first I wasn't sure because everywhere we called was booked solid but I am so glad we did. The menu is well thought out, delicious and you can tell that the chef and staff love their jobs. Our waitress couldn't have been nicer. I don't live in the area but will definitely go back whenever I get back to GR. read more

Michelle gave us absolutely EXCELLENT service and made for a wonderful experience... the bartender Karlee made some amazing drinks as well as Mocktails. Definitely recommended for dining, drinks, or desserts if going to spending time in Grand Rapids. The ambience and vibe of Divani is second to none ! read more

Did reviews and searched for this place kept asking locals if they knew where it was and no one did. We walked by it like 3x and finally when we were about to go to another restaurant found it. So glad we did! This place was amazing. Marcus was our server he was attentive and was the kind of server that knew the menu and knows good food! He told us what to order and everything was absolutely amazing. We got the burger and risotto. The burger was sooo good! Marcus made us drinks and those were to die for. We will definitely be coming back and asking for Marcus! read more

This weekend we had my father's surprise birthday dinner at Divanis. Wendy, the event manager, was so helpful in helping me plan every single detail (as I don't live in GR). Their service, food, price point, ambiance, and personal touches throughout the entire evening made the evening absolutely perfect. I highly recommend this restaurant for drinks, dining, or parties! read more

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Hadn't been here in a couple years and stopped in on a Monday afternoon for happy hour. So Monday isn't a great time to get a feel for the atmosphere of a place, there was no one else here at 4:15! But that's ok, gave me quality time to talk with the pleasant bartender Lindsey. This place is more upscale and pricey than surrounding bars but the happy hour offerings from 4-6 pm are well worth it for even the curious or person wanting to not spend a lot. Various plates of food for $5 as well as a decent assortment of cocktails also for $5, plus some $3 beers. I got the fries as one dish and the hummus and bread as another and both were well worth it! I want to go back just for those, and my two drinks were good too. Can't give a full dinner review but I'd recommend checking out if only for the happy hour. Update, first time here in quite a while. Here's my latest info:We went as two couples for a light meal and drinks, after starting the evening with drinks at another place. Our waiter, Michael, was great and what was especially nice was we wanted to split a pasta entree among the four of us and when we asked if we could do that we could tell it wasn't typical but he simply said "I'll make it happen." That was great and allowed us all a nice taste of pasta to go with the excellent chips and salsa which includes fried plantain. Everyone enjoyed their cocktails as well and this was a great choice to take our friends from out of town. read more

Divani - Fries with 3 sauces and hummus. Very tasty! - Wine Bars Near Me - Grand Rapids, Michigan

In town for Art Prize and truly spectacular fall day. Walked in and met Molly the owner who was able to accommodate three of us for dinner that night. Delicious, superb service and great meal. Will be back, highly recommended. read more

The food was not good. The burger, scallops, melon salad, and steak were all not good. There was not an acceptable meal in my entire group.

Let me start by saying I'm not a wine guy. Our group went to Bar Divani on a recent Saturday evening while in town for our annual brewery fest and some in the group wanted a break and enjoy wine. The shrimp and grits dish was quite good-grits were more of a polenta mix of cheese and jalapeno, while the shrimp were grilled and the sauce was well-proportioned. The pieces of bacon throughout were the highlight-these were not bits; rather, were sliced pieces of thick glazed bacon. Their menu for food is not huge but everything the table had was well done, while my party said the wine choices were good and weren't too marked up, so there you go. Desserts were also interesting, a chocolate mousse in particular. read more

I have been going here for years for the occasional drink but never really thought to order food, and now that I have tasted the food, it's why I come. Starting with the drinks, divani is a great place to just come and hang out by the bar. It is a little dark but that's the motif. The cocktail and liquor menu is extensive and the bartenders are very helpful and friendly. Drink prices are moderate to slightly high for a place in GR, but you can find a good 8-10 cocktail or glass of wine. The food options are edgy and exciting. I love going to a restaurant and not being able to choose because everything sounds awesome! We finally decided on the hummus to start and it was awesome. Served with perfectly grilled pita it was fun to eat and full of flavor. For my entree I had the Korean ribs with cornbread and some slaw. The meat itself had an incredible flavor and was fun to eat. The corn bread almost had a fried texture and was just awesome to eat and mixed well with the dish. The slaw I thought was kind of gross- it smelled to strong of dairy and had a very unpleasant taste. Luckily I also ordered the lobster bisque which was one of the best soups I have had in a while and the flavors were so strong and fun I forgot about the slaw. My wife had a salad which she really enjoyed and our guests all seemed to like their meals quite a bit as well. For desert we ordered the creme brûlée to split and it was sweet and tasty- I believe it was a white chocolate flavor. The dish was pretty small but it actually made it look more appetizing. Our guests tried to order the Irish coffee but the restaurant was out of whipped cream which was a slight bummer. The service was great at the beginning and got progressively worse. 30 minutes after ordering the waiter came back to clarify our orders and it turned out he only remembered 2 of our 4 orders., read more

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Been coming here for a long time. It's a great place. My wife and I returned Friday night to have dinner with my brother and his girlfriend. Jordan and Eden took great care of us. First started coming for Wine Classes they used to do. Taste wines for a fee and could buy apps. We really liked those. I don't think they do that anymore. That's too bad because it was really fun. Have been to a couple wine dinners there where they serve a multicourse meal with the wines from a particular winery paired to each course. The one featuring B.R. Cohn was outstanding. And we attended a Valentines dinner there one time that was a fixed price multicourse meal and it was outstanding as well. Now we just come for the great food to pair with wines from their great list. And they have a nice whiskey selection albeit a little on the pricey side. Their signature burger is just plain awesome as is their 6 oz fillet. And the wild mushroom risotto was very good. Four of us got the riisotto and shared it as a first course. Was perfect. They had a duck breast option on the menu that really tempted me as well Severs really care about taking care of you. My only knock on the place is that the menu has great things but it's fairly limited. I would like to see some specials of the night for variety and maybe an option for an 8 ounce filet in addition to the standard 6 ounce for people that want to little bigger chunk of that awesome fillet. But we have been coming back to this place for years and it is always very good read more

One of the best restaurants we have ever been to. My husband and I went here for our 3 year anniversary and asked the bartender Marcus to make us his favorite drinks. They were, hands down , the best drinks we have had in a long time. On par with the drinks you would expect at a high end Disney restaurant. Molly, the owner, truly cares about the customer experience, she's awesome. Highly recommend. You won't be disappointed. read more