We didn't realize we got here 10 minutes before the kitchen closes, but Holly let us know and we…read moremade some quick choices. I decided on the deep fried green beans and the chicken and bacon wrap with buffalo sauce and a side of tater tots. I have to admit I was pleasantly surprised by how delicious everything was. The sauces were fantastic from the side of the barbecue sauce and the dipping for the green beans. The inside of the place would definitely indicate that it is a restaurant part of a pool hall that isn't anything fancy. There is a huge menu and the tables are well space where you don't feel like you're sitting on top of each other, bumping into the back of someone else's seat. The prices were very reasonable and we would totally come back again. We will definitely shoot for much more time before closing.

The Side Pocket Restaurant at Black River Billiards was one of the highlights of our visit to…read moreHolland! Alex was our bartender / waiter and his recommendations were great. My husband had the French dip au jus- it was full of tender roast beef and the au jus was perfect. I had their signature burger and it was so tasty! All their meat comes fresh from the butcher next door. We had a fun time playing pool and the jukebox. Very enjoyable afternoon!

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.

I've always said that The Heritage is one of GR's best hidden gems. This restaurant is run by…read morestudents at the Secchia Institute for Culinary Arts and offers a fine dining experience at a fraction of the cost. There are a few tips you'll need to pay attention to if you'd like to check it out. First, sign up for their email list so you get notified when their reservations open. They have extremely limited hours and dates that they're open (usually only two months throughout the year for a few days each week). The second thing to know is that your meal may take a bit longer than if you were to go out to a restaurant. Since it's a teaching environment, you may overhear instructors telling students how to properly clear tables, giving them tips, etc. and your food may take a bit longer to come out. All that said, if you can get a reservation for lunch or dinner at The Heritage, I highly recommend it. For dinner they usually offer a pre-fixe menu although it has changed over the years. I've dined at The Heritage several times now, for both lunch and dinner. If you have the time for a longer lunch, it's really fun. Nate and I went on their very first day of service during the winter 2024 session and it was great! You could definitely see some nerves, but we were enthusiastic and encouraging. We ordered a bunch of items from the menu: hand pulled mozzarella, chopped salad, shrimp bisque, pork curry, haute style beef, and two desserts. They start you with bread service, and they kept asking if we wanted more throughout the meal. The first few courses were spaced out appropriately and presented nicely. I LOVED the hand pulled mozzarella - it was flavorful and the baguette was perfectly toasted and not too crispy. I'd order that again. The salad was a huge portion and so beautifully plated, but it was a little lacking in flavor. I added some salt which helped. (In general, I have found most of the food to be a tad under seasoned for my taste, but they had salt and pepper shakers on the table). Our entrees took a bit longer to come out, but they were delicious. I preferred the haute beef, which was a perfectly cooked (medium rare) filet on some potato croquettes with delicious sauce. I did think it was interesting they didn't ask me how I wanted the steak cooked, but it was great. They also didn't offer a steak knife, but it wasn't necessary. The pork in the curry was super tender and cooked really nicely. Dessert is displayed on a cart that they bring around which is really fun. We went with the mocha latte torte and the raspberry passionfruit torte. I loved the mocha latte torte as it reminded me of tiramisu. In lieu of tips, an 18% service charge is added to each check and this money is put into scholarships that go back to the students. They also provide a comment card that you can give feedback on at the end of the meal. If you are a patient and kind foodie with a bit of time on your hands, definitely try to make it to The Heritage for a meal!

Solid offering from GRCC's culinary program. The menu was set up prix fixe where you needed to get…read morean app, main, and dessert. As others have mentioned, the drink list is pretty tight, especially wine by the glass. But considering how narrow the hours are here, any larger and they'd be pouring so much wine down the drain. There were 4 of us and we kind of made a point to order different things so we could explore the menu. I got the duck confit cotton candy and it was surprising in 2 ways. The cotton candy was much larger than I anticipated. There was also caramel hiding in the cone of the cotton candy. The duck itself was so good. All the fat was so rendered down. He got the Hamachi Kama. Our friends got the mushroom parcel and the quail egg cloud. I tried the quail egg cloud and the texture was really interesting. The quail egg was hiding under the meringue and it made for a fun bite. Good marks all around. My scallops were cooked to perfection and the curry sauce was killer. I wish the fennel was softened a little bit more but that's more a personal preference. The demi on his steak was amazing too. I was jealous of my friend's pork chop though. I will say that if you are in a rush to be somewhere after dinner, I don't know that this is the place for you. They are learning and that is the mindset that you need to be there to support. So please, don't be that person that gets upset about the wait or asks for something off-menu. I have had the privilege of eating at another culinary program's restaurant and the speed of service was dead similar to this. It's normal. The dessert was good but we had to take it to go because they had a show to get to. The napoleons we got held up really well even after a few hours. I would go back in a heartbeat. I also think that if you want to practice fine dining at an accessible price point, this is a great place to do it. It's a low-stakes, high payoff situation.

If you have not been to Bobbie Sue's Roadhouse yet, you are missing out. Went there tonight for the…read more4th time to celebrate a birthday intending in having the ribs but when our waitress told us the Friday special was the brisket that just came out of the smoker, baked potatoes, green beans and Chile slaw.... We were all in.... The best best brisket EVER.. coleslaw was excellent, green beans of course the bomb. We do not regret not getting the ribs.... So I'm Fridays head to BSR and have an excellent brisket dinner, you will not be disappointed. Oh and try the Lava Cake....

Cute new place! Bobbie Sur's Roadhouse has a fun vibe, friendly staff and decent food…read more Headed out to Lowell because I had a free evening and met my friend to try this diner. Immediately noticed and enjoyed the life size cut out of Hulk Hogan and knew this would be a good fit. We were greeted by a waitress and someone else shadowing her. They brought some fun spicy popcorn designed to make you want a beer. I ordered a Harmony Brewing Company Draft beer and was brought the wrong one, oops! They quickly fixed it. Their pint glasses are so cool, because when you reach the end it has a funny picture at the bottom. Please see picture for reference. We chose the deviled eggs for an appetizer. They were good, but cold. I'm sorry, but no one's deviled egg recipe compares to Low Country Carolina Restaurant in my opinion. Plus at $5 for their happy hour special as opposed to $12 at this establishment... it kinda felt pricey and lacking. Originally, we ordered the brisket sandwich to split. There was another big table of people the waitress was also serving. Turns out 20 minutes or so later she went to put in our order and they were out of brisket! She was apologetic and offered to buy us dinner. We split the chicken sandwich instead and got some onion rings with it. The chicken sandwich was really good; juicy, crispy, no complaints. I was full after eating half and splitting the onion rings with my friend. Onion rings were okay, but didn't appear to be homemade. We appreciated the ranch to dip it in. Before leaving we took our photo next to the cute garden wall with a shiny neon sign that read "Making Pour Decisions!" So punny!! I don't live around the corner, so I probably won't be back anytime soon, but the food is good. We appreciate the servers remedied any of the errors graciously and felt like we were treated with respect. This place is a great diner themed bar with a relaxed vibe. I'd recommend trying them out if you're in town.

Met a friend for dinner ar Mudpenny Rockford on a Saturday night and was seated promptly. This was…read moreour first time ever eating there and we were both impressed with the service and food. The ambience at Mudpenny is upscale but not stuffy; you could definitely bring your family and feel comfortable. The drinks were great, our meals were delicious, and the presentation on the plate was well done too. At the end of our meal, the waitress brought us the best homemade vanilla gelato (or ice cream...not sure) I've ever had, topped with berries and a chocolate cookie, and said it was on the house! To top it off, the manager or lead waitstaff heard us remark about how good the kettle chips were and kindly surprised us with an entire to-go box of them on our way out! It was a great experience at Mudpenny and we will definitely be coming back!

We stayed at the Hotel Rose and this is in the same building. Quick seating on a Sunday morning…read morewith good service. We had the Kevin Malone and the breakfast sandwich - both delicious! The salsa looked different than expected - more Tabasco than tomato sauce but still good. No condiments on the table so you have to ask for what you want but the space was relaxing and happy. We'll be back!

This was my first time here so I didn't know what to expect…read more Parking was a bit weird with a joint lot in the back and street parking up front. Inside, everything was super open and very bright. Definitely just a different vibe than I'm used to in breweries. Drinks were okay, food was okay. The service was great though!

My family has been here 3 times now. First was a date with just my wife and I. Second time we…read morebrought the kids back, and yesterday we brought a set of grandparents as well. All three times, I have tried different foods and beer. Each time, the food was absolutely great, I love the beer, the service is excellent, friendly, fast, and the place is clean and nice. I've had the olive burger, fish and chips and Haus Mac and had them add fried chicken. Truly great, all three times. My family has had the kids burger (small, slider size) but REALLY GOOD, tons of cheddar cheese melting off it, pizza which was great, bacon-wrapped hot dog, great, and we all love the waffle fries and the seasoning on them. I haven't had a bad beer yet, but I recommend the Mortarhead IPA is it's one of the best IPAs I've had in a while! Haven't tried dessert there yet, but it's likely in my future. They have seating to accommodate small or large groups (we were 6 yesterday and had plenty of room in a both). Lots of TVs, which isn't always my favorite, but I appreciate that Bob Ross was on one of them, lol! Overall, this place is great, and we intend to keep going back here!

Server/bar tender was all by herself when we got there and she was rocking it even though the place…read morewas busy. She got the food to us really fast still and it tasted great. Good music was playing but was low enough we could still have a conversation while eating. Definitely would eat there again.

Finally got to experience the Pickle Back in Marne! A friend had a bit of a going-away get together…read morethere recently. She's originally from Marne, so I've heard about it for years. The space inside is surprisingly huge, making it nice for larger groups. It was busy but not super packed when we were there on a Friday evening. The offerings are your typical dive bar selections and they did have a few craft options on tap. I was super hungry so we got some food - chicken tenders with fries for me, and an olive burger for Nate. The chicken tenders were hot and pretty tasty, and I loved the fries. I had a couple bites of the olive burger and was impressed - not too greasy, a thicker patty, and plenty of olives on a kaiser roll. Definitely a solid bar burger. I have to give a shoutout to our server with shoulder length blonde hair (I should have gotten her name) - she was incredible. Hustling the entire time, friendly and polite, while never forgetting any drinks, and keeping up with our group as we moved from a booth to a table. Overall this is a nice neighborhood dive bar and I felt comfortable and welcome there. I don't live nearby but if I did, this would be a regular spot.

8am visit on a Saturday…read more They have cute sage colored decor. Service was fast and efficient. We had Lucy and she kept the coffee full and hot. 10/10 Partner had corned beef hash. 3/5 He said it seemed thin sliced and not pulled, his preference. I had sweet tooth pancakes, because who doesn't want ice cream for breakfast? 100/10 Perfect portion sizes and fluffy pancakes. We will be back.

We love Nest Egg for traditional breakfast with a healthy twist. The staff are generally local…read moreand/or GVSU students. If you're looking for a bright, delicious and friendly start to your day head to Nest Egg!