It was my first trip to Michigan and I came to visit a couple of breweries. This spot caught my eye on the internet as I was searching for an English Pub. It was an English pub with a twist...half the menu had an Indian twist. I love Indian food and I love English pubs...so it was a no-brainer. Came in and ordered the Bangladesh Burrito. It was awesome. It was filled with ground lamb and potatoes. If you know me, then you know I'm all about the lamb. They asked me how spicy I wanted it on a scale of 1 to 10. I think I went with a 6 or 7. It had a good amount of heat without it being too hot to the point where you couldn't taste anything. I would definitely order it again. For Dessert, Dragon's Milk Bread Pudding! Yes, Dragon's Milk...the delicious craft beer from New Holland brewing. Dragon's Milk is an American Stout beer aged in oak barrels. Hands down one of the best bread puddings I ever had. Look at the picture I uploaded. Just look at it and then get in your car and drive over there and eat it. Oh yeah I forgot to mention...it's a pub! There's TONS of CRAFT BEER. Delerium Tremens...ON TAP. They even have cask ale! Yes!!! The beer selection was more than adequate. The bartender was very friendly and knowledgeable. The ambiance had that "cool, chillin' at the pub at 11AM and it's all gooood feel to it. I'm a beer geek and I approve this message. read more

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Over the last seven years the quality has declined until at tonight's visit the quality and cost intersection hit not worth my time. The obsession with aoli is a detriment to every dish and the small portions for high cost has put them in the bottom tier of Grand Rapids food. We won't be back. read more

This wasn't a place I'd noticed ahead of a recent trip to "GR", but I'm glad our friend who planned our stops recommended it. Went for lunch on a cold and windy Saturday afternoon for lunch and a couple drinks. The food was very creative-an interesting mixture of Irish/English pub with Indian as well as American craft brewery fare. The poppers, which were pepperoncini's stuffed with goat cheese with a side of marina were really good, and there was one left on the plate once the meals came, so that was a bonus for me! Friends got a side of onion rings, which if you look at photos, appear more like donuts in a large bowl, but they're all onion and fried goodness. I had a really good Bali Pulled Pork sandwich, which was exactly as advertised-juicy yet not fatty pork with just enough sauce that wasn't too sweet, but packed a little heat, or was that from the dry rubbed kettle chips?! Fish and chips order my friend had was maybe the biggest serving of this dish I've ever seen. Served in a salad bowl basically, there were 3 huge fish filets (I had one and enjoyed it) on top of about 2 lbs. of fresh cut fries. Those who ordered burgers enjoyed them (Drunk Cow in particular). They had a lot of draft and bottled beer options and the menu was really good-very informative while categorizing what was what and they had a lot of specials. A must return to place for sure-about a mile or so north of the downtown area right along the river. read more

Two reasons this place is amazing: beer selection and their food. We frequently come to Graydons for thier amazing food and thier extensive beer list. The food is always unique and consistently great. The butter chicken is a favorite. Recently stopped in for breakfast and we were absolutely floored. Great breakfast options and so out of the "norm". We will def be back for breakfast! The array of beers is always a plus. Constantly changing and always some unique finds! Definitely a favorite! read more

Let's start off with the food. Absolutely delicious. We had the jalapeño poppers that were wrapped in bacon, and the shrimp laid on a bed of slaw made with curry (I forgot the name). They both were amazing. For our entrée we had the mushroom vinadoo? And my mom had the mac-n-cheese. Both were also very good. Our server was attentive. The reason for 4 stars, I saw a family waiting to be seated with a young boy playing with a tray stand, and the hostess just took it and hung it up on the side of the hostess stand with the rest of the tray stands. She had an annoyed look on her face and without looking she closed it and put it away. Now if my child was playing with something, and the worker just closed the tray stand and caught his/her fingers in it, I would be pissed. I understand that this is a pub, but when children are around, as a worker you have to have at least some patience. They are just children anyways. You accommodate to your guests. Will I be back? Definitely. I'll probably leave the kids at home next time though. read more

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This is one of my stand-by spots for when I can't decide to on a place for both good food and drinks. They always have an impressive selection of beer on tap and one of the best vegetarian dish selections in town and they are constantly changing things up on their menu. The hit mark in basically every category: food, drinks, ambience, service, and reasonable prices. I've never had a bad experience there. I'm a huge fan of their meatless Mondays (obviously) and their Maitake Mushroom Vindaloo dish is to die for, just fyi... read more

Graydon's - Samosas, a beer I can't remember (the short one), Dogfish Head 'Namaste' beer, Maitake Mushroom Vindaloo. Graydon's Crossing all day, yo! - British Near Me - Grand Rapids, Michigan

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Came here for the fish and chips. The breading was soggy and gross after it sat on my plate for just a few minutes. It was so greasy as well. Had the onion rings as well and they were the most greasy thing I'd ever seen or attempted to eat. The bar area and stairs going down stairs wreaked of mold so badly I had an instant headache. The bar area smelled of old stale beer and unsanitary surfaces. That can be ok for old dive bars in some cases when it isn't accompanied by wreaking mold and decaying building. The server was excellent and very friendly. This place isn't for me personally. read more

Quintessential cozy pub right here. Great service, delicious and well-executed food from around the world. I had short ribs, my friend had tikka masala, and my bf had some sort of sandwich and all three were amazing. read more

Great service. Good food. Really enjoyed onion rings and roasted Brussels sprouts. Would recommend

One of my favorite restaurants in Grand Rapids! Not only do the have a great beer selection, the menu is eclectic and they have a great variety and some daily specials. My favorite dish is the Bijapur lasagna, which isn't offered on the permanent menu any longer, but I've found enough other items to try. The curry chili bacon poppers, Indian nachos, vindaloo burrito, drunken beef, the onion rings are on my favorite list. The weekend brunch is very good, especially with their homemade bloody mary with a sidecar for $4. read more

Huge fish and chips! Nice outdoor patio. Wife loved her tacos! It was our first journey and we will be back. Atmosphere has a neighborhood feel. Attentive service. Good food and drink. Would return. read more

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Wednesday night get to Graydons early to get a table. St Valentine's Day ready to party, you know green beer and corned beef! They had neither!! Bummer, didn't they look at the calendar?? Otherwise OK dinner , food good service good. read more

GREAT tap beer selection!! While I DO like Founders, Short's, Bell's & places that feature their own micro brews, what we especially liked about Graydon's Crossing was the assortment of not only Michigan beers, but some pretty cool beers from around the country and even a few from across the pond. You can order pre-ordained flights of 3, 5 or 10 beers, or make your own. I especially enjoyed the ones I tried from Big Sky Brewery in Montana and Rogue in Oregon. Food ranged from fabulous to just good, but nothing we had was remotely poor. The cream of potato soup with cloves and MUCHO garlic is a must try! Atmosphere was terrific, and our server, Alex, who despite being rather new here, did an outstanding job of explaining their many pages of beers, making suggestions and checking back often to see how we were doing. Definitely a new favorite destination in GR. read more

Another place that thinks it's cool to have it really dark inside. They put a small lamp at each table that doesn't help much. However that being said it is a nicely designed space. I ordered their hamburger with an indian bbq sauce on it. The burger was good, but nothing special. The bbq sauce was fun but again not outstanding. The waiter was super friendly and helpful. He answered many questions. Overall a 3 1/2 stars that I'm rounding up to 4. Will I be back? Maybe, but not for the burger. read more

It's been a few years since I've been here but my brother used to be a server at Graydon's and I remember going once with my family. The server we had was hilarious and super friendly, the ambiance was really nice, and the food was absolutely delicious! Their wines are also incredibly good! read more

"Gluten friendly" "Vegetarian" and "British pub" do not usually go together, but Graydon's Crossing is a special exception. A few serving missteps were somewhat annoying during our recent lunchtime visit, but several staff stopped by to apologize and in the end I was happy with my experience. The short menu has a few items you would expect to find on a British pub menu, like Shepherd's pie and fish and chips, but most of the items have a definite Indian influence, and many are available in gluten-free, vegetarian, and vegan versions. Much of the food is locally sourced and antibiotic free, too! My fellow gluten free diners will understand why, despite a lot of yummy Indian options, my eye was immediately drawn to the "Caprese grilled cheese" sandwich that had the magical abbreviation "GF" next to it. When I asked, the waitress said that yes, indeed, they have gluten-free bread and she would be happy to make me a grilled cheese sandwich. Accompanied by a cup of the butter quinoa soup, it sounded like gluten-free heaven. Of course, it was too good to be true. In short order, the waitress was back at our table, apologizing that they were out of the GF bread. I tried not to be too disappointed, after all, there were many other good options, but I really hate it when a place gets my hopes up and then dashes them. Instead, I ordered the Maitake Mushroom Vindaloo. The Vindaloo was excellent. My bowl was full of a hearty lentil, potato and carrot stew that was nicely spiced with enough curry to send me back to my water glass frequently. A Maitake mushroom that topped the dish added nice texture if not a lot of flavor. Weirdly, after I had to switch my order to the vindaloo, the waitress did not warn me that the quinoa soup would be similar. I ended up with too much food, both of my items really thick, stewlike dishes and I couldn't eat more than a couple of spoons of the soup. It was delicious, and I would definitely order it again, but better guidance from the wait staff would have been appreciated. Another glitch was that my vindaloo was served before my soup, and before the entrees of my two dining companions. The staff apologized for this mixup in the kitchen, softening the blow somewhat, but it was still pretty annoying. On the positive side, the pub has three different gluten-free ciders, two of which are made in Michigan. They also have four different GF beers. On Mondays, all meatless dishes are $2 off! A friend who eats here often says the menu changes regularly, but is always good. I liked the food and the ambience, and would recommend Graydon's Crossing if you are looking for gluten-free food in Grand Rapids. read more

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We are have been regulars for years at Graydon's and we love the atmosphere and outside patio. It is actually one of my favorites in GR. But lately it has been super inconsistent and needs to get its act together. Also hoping they switch the chicken sandwich back to the original recipe, switching it to a curry breading is just wrong. read more

Fool me once... I really do enjoy Graydon's, I have for years, but I've only just started to attend some of their brunches. The service and drinks were great, but the kitchen staff can't poach an egg to save their life. The first time was for the eggs Benedict, the eggs were completely cooked through. I let is slide, though, because it was swamped. More recently though, I decided to give them another try. I paid ~extra~ for two poached eggs with my avocado toast. Fool me twice... I could tell the moment my fork touched the first egg is was cooked through again. Very disappointed, I love a poached egg. I don't think it will stop me from coming back, but I'll probably avoid anything not scrambled. read more

Graydon's - British Near Me - Grand Rapids, Michigan

My brother and I stopped in here just after I flew in from Florida. Holy cow is this place good! My brother got the Drunken Cow Burger which is the most popular item on the menu for a very good reason. I ordered one of the Specials for the Month - The Spicy Turkey Burger. I was a little hesitant at first because of the Horseradish Orange Marmalade, but all of the flavored blended together very well. All around this place has a great atmosphere , great food (locally sourced), and a great price. read more

One thing you can always count on with Graydon's is great food that you can't find anywhere else. Also their extensive beer menu is amazing. But last Saturday we discovered yet another delicious facet of this place - their breakfast menu! The breakfast burrito is so delicious we both found ourselves saying "I think this is the best thing I've ever eaten." If you're in Grand Rapids, you need to visit this place! It's full of good vibes, good food, good service! read more

The service and atmosphere are great. They have an excellent beer menu. I had the jalapeño poppers and the fish and chips. The poppers were very good and unique (THE BACON!!!). The fish and chips were not the best I've had but they were good. Their tartar sauce is great also. My wife had the drunken cow burger. Se asked for medium and it was on point. It was a little bit short on salt but nothing that the shaker couldn't fix. Also the fries were seasons well. A little bit soft but they tasted good. We had the brownie for dessert and it was "ok". I would probably come back for beer and snacks. Their beer sampler is on point. read more

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From the front door you feel like you're in a pub. Great fusion of English and Indian decor....very tasteful. The bar has great lighting and the atmosphere in it self is very relaxing, the lighting is a nice mix between natural light and low light. The food, I ordered the jalapeño poppers and a small Caesar salad. I had neve had curry and found I don't care for the flavor which is in the cream cheese of the poppers... that is at no fault to the cooks who prepared the peppers perfectly... crunchy and yet still soft enough. The Caesar was very good I ordered it with original Caesar dressing. The service is amazing and extremely accommodating. I will definitely be back the next time I'm in town. read more

Graydon's - Really nice decor at the bar - British Near Me - Grand Rapids, Michigan

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After hearing about the loss of one of their staff members, they promptly decided to close the restaurant on a Friday night despite it being their busiest times. They then continued to be closed until Sunday. The respect and love that the restaurant has/had is amazing. The business owner has restored my faith in humanity because most other places would have continued to stay open after hearing about the passing of a staff member....NO, not this owner and restaurant. They valued love, grief, emotions, and family over profit. I cannot put into words how amazing the workers and owner are!! read more

this place is incredible... happy hour specials rock! Food is delicious, staff is outstanding. Trivia on Thursday... our first experience has us thinking about our 2nd. read more

Graydon's - British Near Me - Grand Rapids, Michigan

This restaurant is extremely allergy friendly! Great gluten free and dairy free options!

I got the fish sandwich. It was okay. Nothing I would get again. I think it was just a frozen breaded piece of fish that they warmed in the air fryer and the slaw that they topped it with wasn't too bad. Overall I give it a 4 out of 10 read more

Food is so good, and the people are so nice. Great place to have brunch. Do yourself a favor and eat here.

This place is a case study in "How to correct a mistake". I ordered the burrito with grilled chicken and as soon as it came to the table, our server Jacqueline realized that she didn't tell them to add the grilled chicken. She ran (literally) up the stairs to put my corrected order in. She came back down with a basket of homemade chips with dipping sauce as I waited. When it did come out, she apologized and said it was in the house. Not only that, but then the manager then stopped at our table with a coupon titled "Missed Opportunity" that gives us $15 off our next visit. And this was all because of a mistake I did NOT complain about, but rather the server noticed the error first. I applaud Jacqueline and the manager for handling this, without complaint. I've never been more impressed with how a restaurant made up for an error. Bravo! That story aside, the food was really good! A creative menu with unique flavors. And the hostess, manager and server were all very kind. Jacquline is the type of kind personality that you want to come back for. And we will be back! read more

Love this place. Very accommodating for gluten free, vegetarian, or even vegan lifestyles. I always sit at the bar because the bartenders there are so friendly and inviting. You'll get better service at the bar in my opinion. The manager is also a nice guy. One of my go-to spots in town. read more

Lived a few miles from here for 12 years. Worked a couple miles from here for 23 years. Had a friend that was a cook here for a few years and yet I have never been here until today. Had a coupon for a free brunch. Why did I wait so long. My wife and I both decided on the Grayson's special. 3 eggs, beer bacon, sausage, potatoes, toast, and a fruit cup. Now your thinking, how could a place like this be rated on a simple breakfast? Easy, if they can't do a simple breakfast right, probably can't do other meals correctly. Start with the eggs. Mine were over easy and they were done to perfection. Not slimy near the yolk and still had a liquid yolk. Wife's were scrambled and they were nice and fluffy. Beer bacon was awesome. Sausage was a tad dry but the seasoning was great. Just a touch of heat that arrived after you ate it. The potatoes were done just right. Uneven cut cubes that I'm guessing were deep fried. Golden brown on all sides and tender on the inside. The homemade bread was thicker than your average slice of toast. Very nice. The fruit cup had chunks of melon, pineapple, and cantaloupe. What can I say? The simple breakfast was done right. I expect they can manage lunch and dinner just the same. Need to try a burger next. Until next time. Visit a local pub. A ton of them have excellent food. read more

Graydon's - Graydon's Speacial breakfast - British Near Me - Grand Rapids, Michigan

This was simply outstanding. Service was super friendly, and very helpful with selection. Our waitress knew the menu inside out and had detailed information memorized about the drinks. (Barrel Aged, Founders Backwoods Bastard, delicious) Food was so flavorful and complex without getting complicated. Several ways to customize. A number vegetarian and vegan options! Wish it wasn't out of town for me. Would love to make this a regular place to eat. read more

No. Just no. I just ate a $8 grilled cheese that was hard as a rock on top and wet on the bottom, that I waited an hour for. Not a complicated order. Same story for my company. Not cool, will not return. Update: management made this right after another person at my table called to complain. Ate dinner again, and the food was MUCH better, though the waitress was the same person and she still didn't refill any drinks or check on us at all after bringing our food. So I'd say the food is good, but hopefully you either get a different waitress, or she is better at her job by then read more

What an amazing experience! First, the atmosphere. Walking in, you might feel like you stepped into a small pub, where friends can talk and enjoy each others company. The darker interior allows for an quiet feel, even when both floors are full. There was practically no difficulty in hearing the friend seated with me, and only the soft hum of the other patrons and staff in the background. The menus are simple, elegant, and classy. Such streamlined menus tends to not offer many options for me as a vegetarian. However, this was not the case at Graydon's Crossing. Their menus explicitly state what they can make vegetarian, gluten free, low sodium, etc. Our waitress (I won't mention her name for privacy, but suffice it to say it started with an S, and she was amazing) was very knowledgeable in the different drinks available and what she suggested. For example, I enjoy a nice 16 year old Lagavulin, and the way she described one of the reserve beers almost changed my mind. Even kids will find something to eat with options like macaroni and cheese and grilled cheese, among other options like sandwiches. And they offer some classic sodas and fountain sodas in addition to their beers, wines, liquors, cocktails, and water. Simply put, if you cannot find something to eat and drink here, you will never find a restaurant to eat at. Then came the food. Again, as a vegetarian, I was skeptical about what I would think. Finding something new is hard enough, let alone something that tastes good. That's where the Indian influence puts this place over the top. I was skeptical of a pub with an Indian influence, since normally there's some sort of Gaelic influence. We received an appetizer that was some sort of crisp and sauce (some sort of sweet pickle mixture). It was an interesting dish, nice and light with a refreshing effect. For my meal, I went with the Tandoori Wrap with tempeh. Normally it comes with kettle chips, but our waitress suggested either fries or asparagus. She must have thought about the tempeh and made the connection to loving vegetables, and the choice of asparagus was a choice well made. They were cooked to perfection with minimum (if any) oils. Being raised in the Southern Midwest, I'm used to meals being served with butter and heart stents. The asparagus was just firm enough, and tasted amazing without being drowned in butter. The wrap was delicious and full of flavor. The tempeh mixed in the wrap like it belonged all the time. The rice, which I was expecting to be mushy and over cooked still had an al dente texture to it, the sign of rice cooked right and fresh. For my drink, I did go with my favorite Lagavulin, and I was not disappointed. Served neat, I received a beautiful glass of that smokey gold that does both the Isle of Islay and Graydon's Crossing justice. Truly an award winning combination. And before I got too far into my meal, another staff member came up and asked me if I wanted some Sriracha for the wrap. This man must be a chief of some sort, because the flavors from the peanuts, hummus, cilantro and rice were enhanced by the spices from the Sriracha. In all, the meal was perfectly balanced thanks to the inherent menu paring and a bright and knowledgeable staff. (Note: My friends meal (pulled pork and a draft root beer) were described as "it was really good!" With wide eyes in amazement) There was only one blip, and that was when none checked my ID for my debit card. However, I've only had one person in six years ask for it, so it was not enough to knock them down to 4-stars. In my less than humble opinion, this was easily one of the top 3 meals/experiences I've had in my life, and Graydon's Crossing has earned the title Gastropub. When I'm in the area, I'll find it hard to go anywhere else. -Personal note: The night of our visit, the gastropub had a Trans flag flying on the front of the building. I was so touched and impressed with the stance of tolerance, acceptance, and love displayed. Truly an amazing business. I will undoubtably return to enjoy my self and relax after a long day, possibly even going out of my way to do so. read more

Graydon's - My dinner, a Tandoori Wrap with tempeh, asparagus, and a glass of Lagavulin-16. - British Near Me - Grand Rapids, Michigan

Underwhelming: We came a little early on a Saturday (shortly after 5). The sign outside directed us to seat ourselves, without a host/hostess we found a table in upstairs dining room, where the server clearly wasn't ready for us. The appetizer was the best bite: na'an chips and chutney. However they came sans utensils about 90 seconds before our entrees. Seriously, how hard is it to plate some chips and salsa? I didn't have time to enjoy the cold appetizer when my hot meal came. Both our meals were under seasoned: which is surprising for a place fashioned around Indian cuisine. The steak was over cooked and had a peculiar texture as a result. Rarely do I have need to add salt, but today I wished that there was seasoning available at the table read more

We booked a party of 25 here that turned into a party of 30+ for a reception dinner (plus they still had the rest of a Friday dinner rush to deal with), and they provided great service throughout. The food was amazing and the service was on point. I waited too long to write this review and forget the names of our servers, but we couldn't be more grateful. read more

An underrated brew pub, with about 48 beers on tap! They have a nice menu spanning a range of foods from Indian butter chicken to a nice Mac and cheese. Veggie tacos and the Mac and cheese were had for lunch and both were very good. This place is off the beaten path on the outskirts of downtown GR but worth a visit! read more

It's a cute restaurant and we have went a few times, but it's just ok. The food isn't horrible but it's not spectacular. We have only ever had their brunch, so their regular food may be better. There are so many exceptional brunch spots in GR that make this one mot worth returning to. The parking lot is also very small and cramped. Service was horrible, but I'm sure they were short staffed like everyone else so that did not impact this review. read more

On our way back home form West MI, my boyfriend and I decided to stop by in Grand Rapids for a good dinner. We whipped out our handy dandy iPhone's and started searching on Yelp. With only 5 reviews (compared to Yesterdog's 47), Graydon's Crossing caught my eye. It was interesting to learn that this place had traditional British food.... AND INDIAN FOOD? Definitely an eclectic mix we thought, so we went for it! This small pub/restaurant was dimly lit and the decorations made me feel like I was in the Three Broomsticks (for all you Harry Potter fans out there!) and not to mention the emblem reminds me of Gryffindor's! Anyways, needless to say it all felt very familiar and cozy. The menu was definitely an interesting read and it was really hard to pick what we wanted for our entrees so we decided to nibble on an appetizer while we gave our noggin some time to connect with our taste buds and hunger pangs.The City Combo ($8) with 1/2 Avacado and Herbed Goat Cheese spread and a cup of Mulligatawny Stew was a perfect palette teaser. The stew has an Indian twist to it (if you like spicy food, ask them to give you their indian hot sauce called Sample..... something, can't remember the second word), it was delicious!! And I love goat cheese, so yea I lapped that up too! And then it was time for the palette pleasers! Finally came to the deicision of getting the Carriage House Beef, and the Mr. got the Yorktown Stuffed Chicken. I steered clear of the Indian dishes, mainly because I'm not a huge fan of Indian Fusion Cuisine ( i like it traditional). I was also a little skeptical of ordering British food... I mean what do they eat anyways, what can they really do with a hunk of meat and some potatoes? OHHHH my, but what they DID DO with that meat and potatoes... made my tongue dance with my teeth! The roast beef was soooo tender, you didn't even need a knife, it was just falling away with the nudge of your fork, and with that amazing wild mushroom gravy on top, just mouthwatering! And their "From Scratch" mashed potatoes were a perfect pairing. First time trying a Yorkshire pudding (which is like a savory muffin), i'm not a fan but I still appreciate it for what it was. The stuffed chicken was good too (for being breast meat, it was pretty tender and juicy) and the crust was really tasty, also topped with a yummy gravy of its own! My bf and I were adoring each other's plates so much, we ate half our own and then traded!! It's too good to keep it all to yourself - you'll want to share too! This place is truly a hidden gem for all you GR Yelpers out there! I really recommend you try this place out, for the same prices as Olive Garden, you can get a real quality meal that sticks to your ribs (not b/c it's greasy, but b/c it's just that comforting!) read more

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Graydon's crossing is my favorite spot in Grand Rapids, for so many reasons. 1. You can smoke indoors. 2. The beer selection is mind-boggling. Delirium Tremens on tap! 3. $2 draft specials on Sundays and Mondays. (Rogue Hazelnut for $2 is unheard of) 4. Hearty, declicious English and Colonial Indian food. I had the Westminster Abbey (bangers and mashed potatoes in a dough shell with cheddar beer sauce poured over it. Amazing) 5. Free papadum as an appetizer 6. Wi-fi 7. Dark decor and back-door entrance. If I lived near Graydon's, I would bankrupt myself. read more

All I have to say is WOW! This place gets five stars both for originality of menu, beer selection, and for how freaking awesome our entire meal was from start to finish. We were visiting Grand Rapids to go to the Ford presidential library and stumbled on this place due to Yelp recommendations. I'm so glad we did! The menu is a blend of English and Indian cuisine in a style I've never experienced before. The family started with an appetizer of avocado and goat cheese spread. The goat cheese was blended with curry spices that mad the dish out of this world. We were scraping the last bits we could get off of the plate before the rest of our meal came. I ordered the avocado melt with a side of potato pancakes. The avocado melt was creamy and a little tangy due to a fantastic tomato chutney that really pulled the whole sandwich together. The potato pancakes were crisp and I had a cilantro ranch dipping sauce that paired perfectly with them. My mom got the Moroccan barley burger which she raved about and both grandparents ordered a chicken wrap that included Indian spices and was very enjoyable. To share we couldn't resist getting the Marrakesh watermelon dish. Slices of watermelon topped with pickled red onions, coconut shavings and mint leaves. It's hard to describe how wonderful this unusual combination was, so suffice to say that I would return simply to have this dish again. To top it all off, we ordered a dessert of fruit crisp with vanilla ice cream. The perfect ending to a perfect meal. We all lamented that we don't live in the area, because this would quickly become a favorite. I think the beer selection deserves its own paragraph just for the sheer volume of beer they offer. The list of beers on tap spills over onto two very long chalkboards and they have a sort of "guide book" so you can make the best selection. I ordered a pint of Midas Touch just because I was so delighted by the name and it was crisp and refreshing with grape undertones. Then I glanced at the "guidebook" and realized that you could get 3 oz tastes of all the beers. So, as part of dessert, we ordered three tastes of beers - one was a brown ale on the smokey side, one a well balanced vanilla porter, and the other another porter with caramel and coffee flavorings. I thought all were delicious and tasted so good with our fruit crisp. If you live anywhere near Grand Rapids, it is DEFINITELY worth a trip out of your way to try the food and the beer selection. read more