Tied for the best bar food in town with Blue Dog Tavern (although this place is a tad more…read moreupscale). The onion rings are as big as your fist. The menu is diverse and offers a wide array of delicious vetegarian/vegan and meat options alike. I really have never been disappointed with anything I've ordered here in terms of flavor and portions. The drinks/cocktails are also great. Don't let the "midwestern burger bar" vibe mislead you - whoever's behind the bar can crank a cocktail shaker. Speaking of, the staff are also super chill and friendly and can always help out with a cocktail recommendation. The one thing that I will knock Graydon's for, however, is their prices. Dude. How do you look people in the eye and tell them that a burger with chips is $17 dollars. WITH CHIPS. I guess it's the state of the restaurant industry nowadays, but I will fight this heresy with every bone in my body. Overall, it's a great spot worth visiting, but if you're looking to spend less $30 on a burger, fries and a beer, this might not be your spot.

Went for brunch and it was good. I recommend the truffle fries!!! Everyone enjoyed their food,…read moreservice was great and place has English pub vibes inside, little small but they have an upstairs.

Butcher's Union will always be one of my favorite go-to's. They consistently have amazing food and…read moregreat service. Now that they take reservations online and not just in person, it's so much easier to get a seat! Every time family or friends visit in town this is our first stop. The decor and ambiance is top tier and I wish there were more like it in GR! I highly recommend for a date night or nicer dinner out since it is a nicer place and the prices reflect that somewhat. My favorites are the whipped feta, wagyu sirloin, and the Daisy Du cocktail. For dessert, the bourbon apple crisp and chocolate mouse cake are incredible. But you truly can't go wrong with anything on the menu!

Hype is REAL around Butcher's Union. Came here to visit a friend who just moved into the area! The…read moreambience is very vibey - reminds me of a big city spot specifically DC for whatever reason, ha. I felt like had to try THE burger (BU butcher's beef blend, cheddar, caramelized onions, spicy pickles, creamy aioli, griddled brioche). This ate like a fancy Big Mac - and I mean that in the most complimentary way. So tasty! I, of course, had to add the hand cut fries. These were done VERY well. Also, they had a very SOLID spicy bloody mary. So why only 4 stars then? Welp, best burger in the state still goes to Ricewood (Friday & Saturday only!) - that smoked brisket burger is dang good. I'd come back to BU to try other items and enjoy their patio. Reservations can be made on OpenTable.

One of the coziest places in Grand Rapids. This Tavern has booths that you can just sink into, get…read moresome comfort food, and watch the game. I'm still holding strong that this is the best burger in Grand Rapids. The smash is the perfect combination on juicy, with crispy edges. This past time we had their Tots Rangoon, which is their January special. The sweet chili sauce with the crab cream cheese with the saltiness from the tots and green onion. Come back during the summer months for an amazing patio too!

We went to Blue Dog to check out their new patio, and will definitely be back! I loved the little…read moredog-themed details around the patio, and that it's dog friendly!!! We also ate dinner here- I didn't realize Blue Dog had such good burgers!!! I've always been distracted by the dogs and tots, but will certainly be back for a burger now that I know!

I absolutely love Little Bird's smashburger and I will die on this hill. It's probably one of the…read morebest burgers (if not the best) dine-in burger in GR and I will constantly come back for this over and over. My boyfriend and I stumbled in during happy hour and were happy to grab some cheap drinks, but the main event was the burger! We typically like sitting at the bar as well and chat with the bartender who was absolutely lovely! The dirty martini was okay but I will definitely order something else next time as the olives just didn't hit for me. It's a quaint and quiet spot - you can read that as intimate - since it's not loud or rowdy, so if you want a really sweet date spot, feel free to check this one out! Otherwise, you can just go and have a casual, delicious dinner. Parking is limited with the street parking and it being so close to Monroe Center but you shouldn't have a terrible time finding something, even if requires a parking ramp vs street parking. I'd just recommend a reservation if you are going on a weekend or don't want to wait/sit at the bar!

I am plant based vegan and anytime I plan to go to a restaurant that is not solely 100% vegan, I…read morelook to see what vegan options are offered. This was my first time at at Little Bird and it definitely did not disappoint. However, I now see why it's called Little Bird because the inside is definitely small but that just adds to the ambiance. My husband and I came here for brunch on a Saturday because it's a place we both can eat at (he's not vegan). When we walked in the restaurant was bustling and packed, but we got seated right away by the door which was cool because we could people watch. Our server greeted us immediately and filled our glasses with water. She was nice and answered all of our questions. I must say that I was pleasantly surprised with my brunch choices which were the soup of the day, a lentil curry, pumpkin seed combo with tons of good seasoning and cilantro on top...it was soooo good and vegan friendly! For my entree I got the tofu sandwich with the most amazing side salad that had this lemon dressing that set it off right! I could have just had a plate of the salad! Although the tofu sandwich was good, it was a bit on the salty side for my taste, but I still enjoyed it. I would definitely recommend this place for vegan options and I'd come back. Just be aware they don't take reservations for brunch and it's pretty loud, but it's a really cute establishment and I was pleased with the food and service. Give it a try!!!

A very cozy casual soccer bar/restaurant :) i live close by so it's just an easy place to go to for…read morea drink or a quick bite. They have most sports games up but i know they're known for having the early soccer games playing! I've heard great things about their brunch only on the weekends. They brought back their lunch special and it seems like they have trivia there now!! I feel like food is 4/5 but overall the vibe, lots of seating, and staff just make it a fun nonjudgmental place to be :) All the staff are super friendly. Parking is just metered street parking.

We came to listen to live jazz, which they have on Sunday night. It was fun. The musician sounded…read moreamazing. I had a dirty martini and he had a pilsner. They were both fine. He got the Korean shrimp tacos. He said they were pretty garlicky, but OK. I got the drunken noodles with pork. It had good flavor, but it reminded me a little too much of just instant Ramen. Our server was friendly and attentive.

It sits right downtown with other eateries and bars. The entrance has a menu on the outside for…read moreyour review but I would recommend to just go inside and try it out. The place is split into a bar only section and two long narrow sit down sections. It has both bench and table type seating. You will be close to others as the seating is close to one another. The servers were all wonderful! They made you feel right at home and welcome. The drinks never went empty and the amount of times we were checked on was perfect. The food was amazing! We had their bourbon signature burger and their wings&drummies appetizers. All burgers come on a pretzel bun, which I don't normally like but this one was delicious. The burger was full of flavor with a slight sweetness from the sauce. I would definitely get it again! The wings were delicious as well with 8 being more than enough to fill you. We will definitely stop back in the next time we are looking for a good place to eat and have a drink.

We were in town for a conference and this place was within walking distance of the venue…read more We visited during lunch service. The decor was what you'd expect from an Irish pub, and our server was very friendly. I had a rueben and my associate had a salad, Both were good, and the portions were just right.

Oh how I love the Rez for what it is. It's such a neighborhood bar that serves food but the menu is…read moreabsolutely extensive! They have a lot of space and a parking lot attached, which makes everything even better. The service always cracks me up because they like to give each other crap but are always absolutely kind to the patrons. They're prompt when you want them to be and they leave you alone if you don't want to be bothered. My boyfriend and I sat at the bar and we ordered a few things, including a caesar salad and it was a good time. It can get really loud given they have various events throughout the week (board game night, euchre night, trivia, etc) but we came on a weekend and it was very chill! Or if you go after 8pm, you'll miss the "event" crowd. I do love that they have a pool table, ping pong tables and other fun things that you can do for activities, and if you want to host a party there... there is plenty of space to do it!

After having spent time in Louisiana I assure you if you are looking for the tasty creole…read moreauthenticity of Louisiana....don't go here. My pasta was tasteless and lacked the Louisiana flavors I had anticipated. I had the Parish Pasta. The restaurant was out of mint, which I don't understand why one of the several workers standing around was unable to go to the store and buy some. Mojitos are a summer staple and I don't understand the lack of preparation for a summer drink. Servers were attentive.

Holy sh*t. It would…read moretake me the length of the book of Genesis to properly describe the transcendent experience I had while dining - no: truly living - at Reserve. I've had some crazy meals in Grand Rapids, but this establishment has to take the cake. Their menu seems to rotate pretty frequently so I won't delve too deep into the specifics of my three course meal, but let me tell you that it blew me away. Flavors, textures and aromas so complex, so perfectly balanced, SO delicious that my eyes were rolling in the back of my head with every bite. Everything is sourced as locally and as sustainably as possible, and by god it comes through in the dishes that, frankly, belong in a museum. A proper meal combined with a proper friend at Reserve is sure to cure ANY blight you may have come upon (except financial hardship, this place is not cheap). Treat yourself and/or others to this exquisite experience if you are able and willing.

Several of us had a lovely dinner at Reserve recently, although I felt it was not quite as good as…read morethe last time I ate here. I remember feeling really 'wowed', but not this time. Very pretty & stylish dining room. Portions are generally smaller & meals are pricey. Our server seemed to disappear for awhile. Not collecting drink orders for quite awhile. I had the scallops, which were good but not AMAZING. A friend had the beef, & she really enjoyed it. I didn't understand them being all spread out around the edges of the plate, like numbers on a clock. Seemed like they got cold fast. The other friend had the entree size pasta of the gnocchi, which looked great & she really enjoyed.

This is a "dive bar" review so the 4 stars is only meant to reflect how this place compares to…read moreother similar establishments and not as a restaurant (although it does have bar food which we saw coming out of the kitchen but we didn't order any). The atmosphere was fun and, being in a college town, was populated by your typical mix of college kids ranging from your stoner pseudo-hippies, to your hat-on-backwards loud talking "bros". It was a football weekend so there were a lot of out of towners and other people ranging in age from early 20's to 50's. They had live music which was really good although probably a little too folksy for some people's taste but it was still a lot of fun. Bottom line: If you like dive bars with a predominately college crowd (as opposed to a working man's neighborhood bar) then you will like this place.

The worst dining experience I have ever had in Kalamazoo. Went there for the Moose Soir'eh. Waited…read moreover 90 minutes for some poutine. The wait staff told us multiple stories as to why it was late before it came. They offered to refund the food but guess what they did not. And I got sick after eating it. Trash.

Such bad service. Went with my family for brunch got here at 11 did not get food until 1:30. The…read moreplace was empty and the Mannager Damion just stood around talking to the same table the entire time.

A friend who lives in the area recommended this spot for dinner after I finished a shift working at…read moreCMU. We met up on a weekday around 5:30 and it was pretty empty so we were seated right away. The booth we sat in was comfy and spacious. The menu is pretty typical brewpub fare, with sandwiches, salads, pizzas, etc. We started with the Hunter's sticks, which are cheese stuffed breadsticks, served with ranch and marinara. These came out first and I liked that they were cut into pieces for easy sharing. The breadsticks were a bit harder than I might have preferred (I was hoping for something closer to a soft Bosco stick) but they were still tasty. The ranch was particularly delicious. For dinner I ordered the steakhouse salad, medium rare. Nate got the Cajun chicken club sandwich and our friend got a crispy chicken wrap. The sandwiches and wraps come with either chips or fries, and our server told us that there's no up charge for fries, which is nice and not that typical. This is also a brewery so Nate tried a couple of their beers and seemed to like them. They also have a full bar. The food was quite tasty! I liked the salad although it was pretty salty, probably the bleu cheese dressing. There was a generous amount of steak and it was cooked nicely. I had a couple bites of Nate's sandwich and I thought it had great flavor. Overall this is a nice neighborhood spot that I'd come back to, since their menu is pretty large and it seems like there's something for everyone.