Yum! The barbecue chicken and the brisket were both really…read moretasty! The coleslaw was a nice, light contrast to the cheesy potatoes. This is a neighborhood gem! I will definitely go back again. The staff told me exactly what they had and gave me a little sample of the chicken even though I ordered the brisket.

The staff we fantastic! I enjoyed them, very friendly. The food, not so much. The brisket was so…read moretough, it took us 5 minutes to chew one bite. The ribs, they were dry, tough and flavorless. We ended up tossing 90% of them, just awful. The sides we picked were delicious (baked beans and potato salad). I am sorry to say, this was a one and done, we will not return or recommend. Great staff there, they made my day.

Fabulous food! Great ambiance, love the chef's passion. If you are a foodie, you have to try it!!read more

My wife and I went for dinner tonight, and were impressed! We were served by the chef/owner…read moreBenjamin, who was really nice! We started with the bruschetta, which was light, fresh and flavorful. My wife had the bacon wrapped pork loin, which was very tender and had a really nice sauce. I had the seared duck breast, which was the best meal I've had in several months. This is definitely one to try out!

Here is a place infused with such love and intention that you can't help enjoying yourself. Grimsby…read moreHollow Meadery may be a square room in a strip mall but it has that small town charm you can't resist. You will immediately be welcomed like this is your second home by the kind and knowledgable owners who run the place. This locale is made for the DnD and board game enthusiasts, but you don't have to have ever rolled a D20 to enjoy a good drink. The mead here is excellent! If you are looking for something different give this meadery a spin, they have loads to choose from. I loved the Blue Blood and Luchador from my mead flight. Do be aware that the food here is fine, you won't be blown away unfortunately. The Ron Swanson panini was quite good, but the potato bites appetizer were quite lackluster. However, the prices on everything are very fair for what you are getting. If you are anywhere near Middleville I would recommend stopping by here!

Fun place. Good good. Will come back. DND themed, very imaginative. Loved the mead flight. Good…read morepaninis. Staff was amazing. Will come back.

Had a beautiful time at the last pop up dinner that my girlfriend and I attended. The three chefs…read morewhere great and explained all 8 courses. It was a seafood night and all the dishes had really fresh seafood that was plated beautifully. Rare is communal seating and our service was at 6 PM. The other guests at the event where great and we hung out with a few of them for a couple hours after the event concluded. Amazing atmosphere and experience. Highly recommended. 1st course - oyster shooter taken as a group to get the night rolling. 2nd course - Cherry wood Smoked Lox, with a soft herb-ed cheese and scallion that was smoked in the glass before we arrived. Great effect 3rd course - Roe Stuffed Prawn with Brown Butter (my favorite of the night) 4th course - Monkfish, Mussels, and Prawns with butterball potato's in a fennel broth 5th course - grape intermezzo 6th course - Monkfish and butter curry over white Jasmine rice, served with herb garlic naan. 7th course - Fried pumpernickel coated clams, German butterball and redskin potato's with a New England Style Chowder dressing 8th course - Deconstructed Lemon Meringue Pie

From the owner: Weekly, themed inspired menus and courses.read more

La Ventanita is a long-term popup inside of the new AC Hotel downtown. The bar still looks the…read moresame, but the drinks and food are now Spanish and Latin-American inspired. My boyfriend and I stopped in to grab some snacks and since they're part of the downtown refreshment zone, we also got some drinks to go. The staff at the AC Hotel is incredibly professional, welcoming, and authentically kind. Our service was great while we were there. I love the varied cozy seating at this bar! We chose a high top at one of the large windows, which was great for people watching. They keep them open during warmer weather so we heard a lot of the hustle and bustle of downtown. We started with some recommended drinks from our bartender -- I ordered the pina colada milk punch on draft, and my boyfriend got the skeleton key. The pina colada milk punch was really refreshing! It's made with coconut water instead of coconut cream you find in a typical pina colada, and it has a little bubbliness to it while still being tropical. I really liked it and would definitely order it again. The skeleton key was really nice, too! It was a ginger beer drink that was also refreshing. The drinks were delicious but didn't taste too much like alcohol - could be a good thing or a bad thing! For my to-go drink, I got an aperol spritz, which was delicious! For food, we got the albondigas and manchego croquettes to share. The croquettes were deliciously creamy melted cheese and perfectly fried! The aioli dipping sauce was really tasty but not needed with the richness of the croquette. The croquettes came three to an order, so be aware of that if you're planning on sharing. The albondigas were flavorful and I really liked the tomato sauce. They could have been a little more tender, but I enjoyed eating them with the baguette. Overall, our experience at La Ventanita was definitely five stars, especially due to the superior service. I would go back to try more of the food--the Cuban style burger sounds really tasty!

First, to make getting here simple, this is the bar and lounge at the Sheraton…read more Here I was, staying at the Residence Inn and thinking, "Gosh, I really don't fell like cooking after this looongg day!" I decided to check out the bar/lounge at the nearby Sheraton and have to say, no wonder Marriott decided to buy these guys! They have great beers on tap and great food. I had the sliders and the Santorini salad, which has fried artichokes on it. The sliders were great. Straight up beef patties on a brioche-like bun. No filler, slightly thin, but still tastes great and beefy. Just what I wanted. The Santorini salad is about twice as big as I thought it would be for $9. I really liked the greens which included butter, red, iceberg and romaine lettuces. It also had goat cheese, olives and fried artichoke hearts. Yum, but I couldn't finish it. Since I'm at the Res Inn I just took the rest with me. I also had the Blond ales on tap. Their big deal is supposed to be the wine selection, but the beer selection is very good. Perfect for slider night! Full, refreshed and ready for he long plane rides home tomorrow.

We ordered the bruschetta and Cobb salad Bruschetta was not fresh tomatoes and bread was burned…read more The Cobb salad was OK. Not a great meal

Both brunch and dinner tapas are great here! This inside is super festive and colorful, Spanish…read morethemed. They have an upstairs and down. It does get busy, I've gone a few times and had to wait a while for my food, but it's busy because it's good. The Breakfast Sandwich is always an easy go to if you don't know what to get. The garlic aioli is the best. The breakfast empanadas were pretty good, I'd recommend getting it with gravy. The side potatoes are the best, they are a must have here

We made our reservation for a group of six as we were meeting clients and they suggested to try…read morethis location. It's a beautiful building with lots of wood and decor that makes you feel like you've traveled somewhere far away from Grand Rapids for a tapas adventure. We were seated promptly, and our server was attentive, although I do believe overloaded with tables. It was surprisingly busy for a Wednesday night they said, and we had to ask for several things a couple of times. This isn't a big deal as we all understand being busy. It almost seems like we tried the whole menu, but some of the standouts were the charcuterie (jamon y queso), the empanadas, and the goat cheese (queso con herbias). The patatas bravas were a big hit with our group. Our least favorite dishes were the carne paella and the albondigas. We did not try any of the seafood options, but some were very intriguing. We had a non seafood lover at the table. All of our drinks were delicious, aside from a couple of mistakes with getting the wrong ones. Overall, it was a great visit and I would return if in the area.

Pursuit of Happiness Co is the girl she says she is!…read more The atmosphere is modern, chic, and makes me want to hang around for hours. I was personally impressed mostly by the Spritz menu. The cherry spritz, mama I dream of it still . My only qualm is that I am a stickler for good glassware ~ I would like to see the beverages with a stem. And based on the aesthetic I know the owner could find some classic glassware. We need more places like this in GR, and I need more POH in my LIFE.

Two friends who spent over a decade in Washington, D.C., a city with excellent cocktail bars,…read morerecommended this spot. It didn't disappoint. Popping in on the Friday after Thanksgiving with a friend around 9:30pm, here's my experience. 1) Cocktails: Their menu is large and includes cocktails, wine, beer, non-alcoholic drinks, and small bites. My friend ordered a seasonal cocktail and I started with the Passion Spritz, which was my favorite with passion fruit and guava. For my second drink, I ordered the French 75, which was average. It has good taste, but it came with a large ice cube. The cocktail was more watered down than ones I've had chilled v. with an ice cube. 2) Service: It was attentive and friendly. Throughout our stay, the servers checked in with us at appropriate times. All were approachable. 3) Space: It's simple yet chic with plenty of places to sit at the bar, at tables, and on couches. If you want a great place to catch up with friends, go here!