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    Flat River Grill

    4.1 (195 reviews)
    Open 11:30 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Happy hour specials
    Good for kids

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    Brisket was very good. Nice portion and great flavor

    Good food and great service. Brisket was tasty and good portions. Meat loaf was good as well. Happy hour is 3-6.

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    Dominic C.

    One of the BEST restaurants in Michigan, hands down. As a Chicagoan visiting Grand Rapids for the very first time alongside my family, I am delighted to have been able to try the Flat River Grill in Lowell. While it is a bit of a drive away from Grand Rapids itself, it could not have been more well worth the trek. Where do I even begin? The food was excellent and the service even more so-not to mention we went on a 90-degree, muggy summer day. You'd think that given the weather conditions, the staff would be worn out and not performing at their best-however-you could not be more wrong! Every staff member was seen working hard with pure intention, despite the added pressure from the blazing heat. That takes dedication, commitment, and more importantly, love. Love and passion for the work that fills stomachs and puts smiles on so many faces. One staff member in particular that I'd like to mention is Jacob, our server. He gets a special shout out as he was absolutely on his A-game. He frequently checked in on us and made sure our experience was as best as it could be, and he did it happily. Jacob has everything you could want in a server, and if I am fortunate enough to come back to the restaurant, I will make sure to request him. Those who live close to the Flat River Grill should thank their lucky stars for having such a fantastic restaurant at their fingertips. The pricing was fair, the food was superb, the environment was stunning (especially the scenic outdoor seating), and of course the staff was excellent in every way. I have little to no downsides to even mention about this restaurant. Overall, as far as a number rating goes, I give the Flat River Grill a 9.5/10, me and my family all had a great time and I pray we will be back here very soon. For a more in depth look at my reviews of the individual menu items I tried personally, they are featured below: Cooked Brussels Sprouts (Appetizer): 7.8/10. Cooked to absolute perfection, the crisp factor was most definitely there. The flavor was great too although a minor gripe would be that they were slightly too salty tasting. If you love Brussels sprouts, definitely order these. Sweet Potato Fries (Side): 7.9/10. A very flavorful and crowd pleasing side dish. The only thing I'd change for the future would be to request for the fries to be cooked slightly longer. While they were cooked well and felt quite warm, I tend to favor more crispy fries personally. Overall though, I imagine if I were to try the other sides, the sweet potato fries would be in my top two alongside the French fries, as I do happen to be a fry lover. Honey Peppercorn Beef Brisket (Entrée): 9.2/10. This entrée is extremely well crafted, it completely earns its spot as a Flat River Grill staple on the menu. The brisket itself was perfectly cooked and it totally melts in your mouth. The potatoes were crispy and flavorful, while nice and fluffy on the inside. Not to mention, the sauce (or glaze if you will) completely ties the entire meal together. Overall, an absolutely fantastic menu item that everyone must try. Key Lime Pie (Dessert): 8.9/10. This key lime pie is to die for. It was smooth, sweet, and it went down so easily. I imagine it was so delicious because the majority of the desserts at the Flat River Grill are made fresh in house-which was told to me by our very pleasant and wonderful server, Jacob. Everyone in my family ordered a different dessert and we were all very satisfied with our experience. Once again, I cannot express just how fantastic of a time I had dining here. I highly recommend the Flat River Grill to anyone who loves great food, great people, and great vibes all around!

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    Annie A.

    This restaurant had an impressive menu with lots of good options. I ordered the maple bourbon glazed salmon and it was not as good as I was expecting, it a little dry so I wish that there was some extra sauce on it. It came with sweet potatoes, chard, wild rice and walnuts. I also ordered the blueberry flatbread and that was amazing, goat cheese, blackberries, blueberries and honey. I was able to find street parking fairly easy outside of this restaurant. The service was pretty slow on a Saturday night but I think they were just really busy.

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    Leora B.

    My sister and I hit up this place for our sister date and I am glad we did! We both had the spinach and artichoke dip which was very good but nothing off from what you'd normally get with this. The salmon dish was flavorful but not cooked to my preferred temperature. I was told it was sushi grade so I wanted a medium rare cook on it. It was most definitely medium well and verging closer to well. The mango salsa always the most exciting part of the dish and the rice was seriously just plain white rice. Want to find a way to really full out the flavor of a dish? Serve plain white rice! I would have loved to see some of the flavors pulled through in the rice. Maybe a pineapple fried rice? My sister ordered the mushroom pizza with gluten free crust for my sake. It was PHENOMENAL!! Full of flavor and I can't wait to eat my left overs!! Food quality receives 3/5 stars. The service was EXCELLENT!! 5 stars!! Cleanliness 5 stars! Food freshness 5 stars!! Ambiance 5 stars!! No explanation needed for the rest because seriously it's just that in point!! So, with this the average is rounded up to 5 stars! I'd love to see some changes with that salmon though.

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    Fun place to go after a visit to the Lowell Arts Center. Great burgers and fun options. GF is accommodated1

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    One of my favorite of the Gilmore restaurants. Its location is perfect along the river and the staff is friendly. Best wood fired pizzas!

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    Amazing food and very caring and kind staff!! Unique menu!! Our small town had many restaurants but this one is amazing.

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    Great food and service. Had the New York strip and it was delicious. Definitely coming back!

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    Thank you for the review! We love our bartenders, too!!

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    Drink menu is always changing and well thought out. Food is typical for Gilmore chain. Pizza is great!

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    8 years ago

    Delicious! Awesome staff! Worth the slightly higher price! Got me in fairly quick for not having a reservation... on homecoming night!

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    James M sensational service. Excellent food and a delightful night. Drinks filled without asking. Great recommendations from the waiter.

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    Always fantastic. Our server, Malcolm was attentive and made sure everything was to our liking. Flat is our favorite Lowell dining spot.

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    Thanks for coming in, we hope to see you again soon!

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    Me and my friends came here for a nice meal before we started college and Malcolm was our server and he catered to our needs very well.

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