Just discovered this place for the first time last weekend at the Fall on Fulton event! What a cool…read morefind! Great vibes/atmosphere and the staff was super friendly. Great place to just sit at the bar and chill out, have a drink or 2, and meet people! When I was there, they had mulled wine going which was a fun surprise and the perfect autumn drink. Kyle was the bartender at the time and he could not have been more nice and helpful.

This place is adorable!! The inside is super cute and the service was terrific. I'm not a big…read moredrinker, so I got one of their "random glasses of wine" so fun! My friends got to try a bunch of stuff that they were excited about. They also have popcorn and ice cream as snacks. This would be a beautiful place for a date. It is just a couple block walk from a couple of great restaurants! I highly recommend you stop on by!

I came here for a Yelp Elite event and now it may be a regular spot for us! The food menu…read morepreviously didn't speak to me, but now that they're partners with Los Mariscos, I'm more interested. The interior is a nice vibe with picnic tables and booths, as well as a bar and high tops. There is a waitress but you can also order at the bar. The food did take awhile though. We got chips and guac, which I really liked the homemade chips, and the taco special on Tuesdays. For $25, you can pick steak, chicken, or birria tacos; you can mix and match any way you like, so we got 2 steak and 8 birria. It comes with cilantro and onions and salsa roja and verde. I was told the birria tacos were the same as the quesabirria, but just know that for this Tuesdays special, they're not -- it is only the birria taco meat with consommé on the side, no cheese or taco shells dipped in the consommé. UPDATE: My fiancé went back here with his dad a few days later, and he claims the chips tasted old or stale and the birria cheese dip appetizer was too watery and did actually come with birria in it (he had to ask for it and was given a tiny portion). Nonetheless, I'd love to come back here for tacos (quesabirria or steak) and definitely want to try the shrimp ceviche!

One of my good friends took me out for a late birthday celebration here at City Built!…read more This was my first time actually eating here but second time being in/ near the space because a few days before they hosted a World Cup watch party right on Mason street, which was super dope btw! I looked on City Built's website to see the menu before going there (of course) and found out that Los Mariscos De Pancho is now serving their food here which was a nice surprise since I have tried them at their Leonard location a few years back and enjoyed their food! I wish I could've tried some of the food that City Built had before since i had heard good things in the past but loved the combination of both City Built and Los Mariscos De Pancho! While browsing their website, I also found out that there would be open mic night on Thursdays and live music/ concerts on Monday nights which is always fun! We sat at the bar and we were pretty close to the musicians so it was kinda loud but my friend and I were still able to have our conversation. We came on a Thursday night around 6:30pm and it was already a steady amount of people there but as the night progressed the restaurant was more busy. Street parking wasn't too hard to find at this time or maybe we just got lucky.I believe the meters are free after 7pm! Walking in, there's bar seating, booth seating, high top table, coffee table seating, and bench style seating where you can sit yourself. There are 2 different entrances and in front of the main one there's patio seating! We opted to sit at the bar this time since most of the booths were full and it just happened to work out that way. We started off with drinks an alcoholic and non alcoholic version of the Agua De Jamaica and an order of the Garlic Butter Mussels. The my NA Agua De Jamaica was refreshing and much needed for the hot day. The mussels come in a serving of 6 or 12 and next time I would definitely order 12 right off the bat because we ended up ordering another round LOL. The sauce was so good I could drink it. The cucumbers were a nice refreshment/ palate cleanser from all that garlicky, buttery goodness. Just writing this review makes me want more right now! I also thought the mussels were a good size too so I will definitely be ordering those again. We also both ordered the Birria Ramen which came with Texas toast which I've never seen before. The portion size of the ramen was very filling since I was stuffed before our 2nd round of mussels came out (which took longer than anticipated to come out since we had to check to see if the order was put in). I also ordered the Birria Plate (4 birria tacos & consume) to go for my husband, which I should've ordered a bit earlier because of how long the mussels took. In the meantime, my friend wanted an expresso martini which they don't normally serve, but our amazing bartender made his own version with what he had and gave us both a cup to try. I don't even drink expresso martinis like that but the drink he made was delicious! I also heard that they have great beers too but I can't speak to that since I drink beers like that. Overall loved the vibes in here. They had different entertainment options like the live music and a few different board games to pick from. The ambiance had lots of natural light, and cute string lights, and overall a nice place to have dinner and drinks! Service was a bit on the slower side, maybe for this particular day, but everyone we interacted with was very friendly.

Dark, sensual bar. Service is swell, no interruptions. Great place for a cocktail and good…read moreconversation. Had the Lavender Blues. Favorite cocktail of my life, truly.

Love love love. A super fun place to go inside the amway. Their espresso martini was pretty high up…read moreon our list. We made some new friends and the bar tenders were so fun! We will definitely be back here!

This was a while ago so I don't remember specifically what my wine tasted like but i'm a sweet wine…read moregirly and I remember not having too many sweet options but that makes sense as wine fans usually tend to lean more towards the more sophisticated pours. I remember hating the little digestive drink that I got but they warned me and I just had to try it bcs it was pretty cheap lol. It was shockingly bitter but i'm glad I tried it especially for the price. I wanna say it was like $3? Overall good vibe and I need to go back when they open the garage door. I'm going back for the vibes and flower bouquets not necessarily for more wine but if you're a wine head you need to come check them out!!

A top tier wine spot! Great selection of natural wines ranging from dry to sweet in both reds and…read morewhites. The staff is super knowledgeable about suggested wines for their customers. With a cute interior with moody lighting it's a great spot for a girls night out or a nightcap with a date. I can't wait to return!

This was a great place! Very 'girls night' vibe!…read more All the drinks were delicious and made very quickly. It is a bubbles/bar place so don't come hungry. But, they do have little snackies to get! A lot of their spritz's are made with their own bubbles. If you enjoy it, you can purchase the full bottles to go! The service was great. They checked on us at the perfect cadence. Our favorites were the passion spritz and french martini!

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.

We tried a little bit of everything and it was all amazing! From the moment you walk in, the mood…read moreis elegant, sexy, and cozy. Each room features a different theme, like the game clue. We ate in the study--it was cozy and intimate complete with a fireplace. We were visiting friends and I wish we lived closer bc I'd definitely go back! Everything was 10/10. What we tried: Starters: Bar cheese Dates Mains: Bison short ribs Butterflied rainbow trout Lamb T-bones Roasted Amish chicken Wine: Domain de couron Merlot Drinks: NA phone Negroni NA sage in scarlet

We went to dinner at this fabulous restaurant in Grand Rapids. Scholar is such a beautiful space…read more It has three distinct levels. We sat in the Study on the lower level. The study was beautifully decorated, warm and inviting. Cameron took care of us. Nice guy and attentive. Hubby and I started with cocktails. He had an interesting bourbon drink with aperol and amaro. It was so good - and pretty! I had my usual bees knees. Missed the mark unfortunately. It had some fizz, which it should just be gin, lemon and honey. No soda. We ordered the deviled eggs as a starter. They were made with dijon and cornichons, topped with paprika, chives and lardon. Such a delicious bite. Hubby had the salmon tacos from the daily special menu. He loved the Spanish rice that came on the plate and the perfectly seasoned moist salmon. I had the seafood tagliatelle with shrimp, crab, salmon belly, fennel, and capers in a vodka sauce topped with toasted breadcrumbs. It was amazing! Thankfully, we had a refrigerator in our hotel room because I took half the tagliatelle to go. I highly recommend this restaurant if you're ever in the Grand Rapids area. The space is beautiful, the food is delicious and the service is spot on. Great find!

Love this cozy vibey bar. Walked there for their happy hour and had a great time. Split some…read moreappetizers and had some drinks while we played cards and will definitely be going back! I mean $2 High Life draft for happy hour you can't beat that. The wings are incredible, definitely recommend! Great service and they play movies on a TV in the bathroom so what more could you want??

I adore The Commons and it's one of my go-to spots in GR when I want a good burger or chicken…read moretenders! It's definitely hidden back as it feels a little set back from the road and in condos, but definitely a gem that should not be slept on! It's usually pretty busy so you should come knowing there may be a wait, but if you're lucky and interested, you should be able to snag a seat at the bar and get pretty quick service! That's where I usually like to sit and talk with the bartenders who are always so friendly! The ranch is absolutely delicious if that's something that is your jam though - and their Wing Wednesday deal? MY FAVORITE!! You can even get it for take out! The vibes inside remind me of a 70s grandma's basement and I absolutely love it! It's not your typical GR restaurant vibe and it's just so fun. I love the no fuss feel and worth it. Definitely worth the wait if you have time!

I tried this restaurant out with a friend for lunch on a Saturday one weekend and it was great!…read moreThis is the perfect spot for a friend date, real date, etc etc! The service was a tiny bit slow but we were not in a time crunch so it wasn't really a big deal. I had a glass of wine and my friend and I split an appetizer, a charcuterie board, and the Parisian sandwich. Their menu is seasonal but I think the sandwiches stay pretty consistently. Everything was really good and high quality. I especially loved the sandwich. Truly similar to the same sandwiches you can get everywhere in Paris. The charcuterie board was yummy with unique choices! Everything paired pretty well. I would definitely come back here to try more menu options and wine :)

I've been so excited for Sav Sav by Squibb to open in the former Aperitivo space in the Downtown…read moreMarket. I'm a big Squibb fan and it's great to see them utilizing this space to serve drinks, coffee, and small plates, as well as cheese to go and other fun items for sale in their market. It's a one stop shop for a perfect picnic! Nate and I stopped by on their first day open and ordered the Parisian, heirloom tomato and burrata, and the mini charcuterie board. If you liked Aperitivo, you'll love Sav Sav. Everything we ate was delicious, but we both loved the tomato and burrata small plate the most. It was bursting with flavor and was nicely balanced between savory and sweet. I also really loved the Parisian and want to try the other sandwich options. I'm excited to see how their concept evolves! The little market area is super cute and they have lots of tinned fish, cookbooks, wine, snacks, and more. This will be a go-to spot for me in the Downtown Market.

MDRD did not disappoint. We shared a little of everything and every plate was a hit. Brandon took…read moregreat care of us attentive without hovering, and happy to walk us through the menu. The riverside view makes it, especially as the light shifts over the water. And the desserts are genuinely creative, not an afterthought like so many places. We'll absolutely be back

Having a good time together on the 27th floor at the Amway Plaza Hotel in Grand Rapids. Caroline…read moreand her husband came from Arizona for the Board Meeting in Michigan. Meeting new people is always fun! Amway Grand Plaza Hotel and Madrid Tapas Bar had beautiful views and great ambiance. We had ceviche, octopus, pork belly and sangria together!

Friendly staff, Excellent menu, downtown atmosphere, love their brunch! I loved the Duck Confit…read morehash!

Dinner was so good we came back for brunch the next morning. We shared 3 of the "Smaller Plates":…read moresalmon ceviche (5/5): great balance and flavor; rabbit terrine (4/5): pork sausage, couldn't really taste the rabbit. Mild summer peppers (5/5) were hand-picked from the farmer's market, and I was warned that a hot one might have slipped by (I said: I sure hope so!) and one did. Was grateful for the bread from the rabbit terrine, which is their house-baked sourdough. Full bar but not many beers, mostly lagers. One IPA which was a hazy from Ann Arbor and was great though. For brunch the next day we split the Chicken Katsu Hash (5/5) and added 2 more eggs. If we weren't traveling I'd have bought a pint of the house-made serrano-based hot sauce. Great service both times we went, and we were offered free coffee to go in all-compostable containers.