We came in on Saturday night, 7/25/26 around 5:30pm before going to a concert at Acrisure. We…read moredidn't have a reservation but fortunately there was room at the bar - which is our preferred seating spot anyway. I was surprised at how long it took for the 2 hosts to greet us - as we were standing directly in front of them. They were talking to one another, and it was probably work related, but to just stand there staring at them for a couple minutes while they ignored us was awkward. When they finally talked to us they weren't very friendly. Anyway, we made our way to the bar and it was full except for 3 seats. I think the bartender waiting on us was new. He seemed like he was pretty overwhelmed/in the weeds. He greeted us quickly and brought us waters when he did, which I appreciated. I ordered a Blackeberry Bourbon Sour and my Mr had Paloma Nuestra. We both enjoyed our drinks they were refreshing and well crafted. For dinner I had a really hard time deciding! I wanted to try so many things! Our bartender said his favorite thing in the menu is the chicken and rice bowl. That was something I was considering and decided to go with that. Excellent recommendation! The chicken was flavorful and so tender. The hot peppers were a nice touch. There was a lot of food too! I couldn't finish it all. Mr had the hanger steak that was served with mushroom and asparagus risotto. He said the risotto was the best he's ever had, and I agree. The asparagus was perfectly cooked and so was the steak. The space is really nice, felt intimate without being overcrowded. We are looking forward to coming back!

Ambiance was great and service pretty good. The food was awesome! Chicken sandwich is on point…read more With sweet and spicy slaw/sauce. Smash burger was out of this world! Great spot before a concert at the Intersection.

We hosted an event here and they were great to work with. Everything came out quickly and the food…read morewas great. Totally recommend for a big dinner or normal outing!

This place is heavy, man. When I walked in, I could barely see, it was so dimly lit. They led us…read moreright to where our one friend had already made it, and bit by bit we assembled. For every pro, there is a con. Well, kinda. Pro: Extensive selection on tap. Con: One of our beer lists was outdated, and they last updated the rest 3 days ago. So not a 1:1 match. Pro: Most of the beer is local. My dark lager came from Comstock Park, as had I not 30 minutes prior. Con: There are seven sister locations, so this is actually a small chain, not a local independent establishment. And most of the sisters are uppity-looking from their names. Pro: Delicious food all around, everyone agreed. 5 star taste. Con: Very heavy, calorie-intensive, etc. Don't expect to eat healthy. Pro: Great waitress who got our sense of humor, willing to take a group photo. Con: umm... didn't sit with us and join our table... umm... okay no cons with her. Pros outweigh the cons. Come for the food, stay for the beer, or something like that. Bring your appetite and don't be on a diet. But do bring a flashlight to read the menu. More than one person had trouble in the gloaming.

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

Amazing brunch spot! All be food our group ordered was delicious. The drinks and coffee were great…read moretoo! Be prepared to wait on a weekend, especially if you woke up late. The staff was extremely sweet and helpful.

This is a delightful restaurant with great food, great service and great ambiance. Their thoughtful…read morefarm to table menu was outstanding. I'm sad I was only in town for one night because I was forced to pick just one item. I decided on the Short Rib Ragu Gnocchi. It was a good choice, but everybody's meals looked great. We had 8 at a table and our server did an excellent job engaging with everyone, getting our drinks out in a timely manner and serving us all at the same time. I tried someone else's Salmon and it was delicious also. 2 people got the hanger steak and gave it 5 stars. The prices were reasonable given the quality, freshness and presentation of our dinners. We got there just before happy hour ended and our server was nice enough to clue us in and we got a few appetizers and drinks before the prices went up. Definitely go if you get a chance. I'll be back if I find myself in GR's again.

TerraGR: Some Great Dishes, But Overall a Major Disappointment…read more We drove about two hours to see a show and had pretty high expectations after seeing all the glowing reviews. Unfortunately, TerraGR didn't come close to living up to them. The Focaccia ($8) was probably the best thing we had all night. It came highly recommended in previous reviews, and I can see why. The pesto, 'nduja butter, and truffle pecorino worked really well together. At $8, it's a great value and an easy recommendation. Definitely a must-have. The Arancini ($15) were probably our second favorite. Very tasty, with a great gooey cheese center. The Calabrian chili oil, fried basil, hot honey, lemon zest, and ricotta salata all worked well together. Definitely recommend. The Pesto Casarecce ($25) was a completely different story. We honestly questioned the concept of this dish. The combination of pesto cream, fennel sausage, peas, garlic breadcrumbs, and Parmesan was just baffling to us. We ate maybe half of the dish and simply didn't want any more. The Scallops ($34) were disappointing as well. I skipped the jalapeño, and while the scallops themselves were cooked very well, the roasted corn, poblano, and chorizo mixture was cold. That was just a strange combination and really took away from the dish. I think it would be significantly better if that component were served warm. I did bite into several pieces of rock-hard chunks of something in the dish. My guess is chorizo which was extremely off-putting. The scallops were also a little too salty. At $34, the price felt excessive for what was served. The Short Rib Gnocchi ($28) was actually very good. The short rib ragu, potato gnocchi, and truffle pecorino worked really well together. Would recommend. The Brix soda was another head-scratcher. Just why? We didn't enjoy it at all. I understand it's local but just no. And then there was the Spiced Cranberry Martini. Unless you like unusual, heavy spice flavors that remind you of Jägermeister, do not order this. It was by far the worst martini I've ever had. I even mentioned to our waitress that I thought it was awful, and there was zero response. Service itself was fine. We were seated immediately, and the food came out promptly and at good temperatures. Our waitress wasn't particularly memorable, though, and I would have expected at least some acknowledgment when I mentioned how bad the cocktail was. The parking situation was also an absolute nightmare, which didn't exactly get the evening off to a great start. Overall, the appetizers were head and shoulders above the mains. The focaccia and arancini were genuinely excellent, and the short rib gnocchi was good. But we would not order the scallops or Pesto Casarecce again. Sadly, we were very disappointed with the overall experience. We came in with high expectations because of the near-perfect reviews, drove two hours for the evening, and ultimately felt that TerraGR was very overrated. There were definitely some good dishes, but the overall experience simply didn't live up to the hype. We did get to sit outside which was great.

If you are looking for a fun restaurant to enjoy a good burger or steak I recommend visiting at…read moreleast once. They have indoor and outdoor seating and the atmosphere is great. The service was exceptional from start to finish. Everyone was kind and welcoming. We ordered a cheeseburger with fries and a wagyu sirloin that had a red wine reduction, crispy onions, potato gratin and garlic green beans. We also ordered two kids trays which were priced very fair at $9 for the options and amount of food received. Our kids had the fried chicken tenders, grilled steak and picked sides of fries, mashed potatoes and fruit. The kids trays also came with drinks. Since this was a birthday celebration or server did make it special by brining a sweet treat and candle and even discounted my meal! Some things to think about when planning a visit: The restaurant is very loud. Make a reservation! It is popular. Plan parking! The area is full of great restaurants so parking is tough. Paid parking areas are available but limited.

I visited Grand Rapids for business, went here in a Tuesday afternoon and place was busy! I was sat…read moreat the bar though right away. First had an old fashioned. I thought an old fashioned was an old fashioned, but this one was delicious and available for happy hour, can't beat that! Then at the bartenders recommendation, I had the meatballs for appetizer and the hangar steak for entree. First, the meatballs, very good, I'd give it a 4/5 minimum. Portion was very respectable, meant for a shareable appetizer but it was just me lol. The ricotta is a delicious touch. Then the hangar steak. It's the best steak I can remember having in a long time, and on a relatively inexpensive cut such as a hangar. I just can't express enough how impressed I was with it. And I'm not a sauce with steak type but the aioli just completes it so well. 5/5, and I'm pretty picky. If I come back to Grand Rapids I will visit here at least once.

Went to Grove for the first time in a long time and was blown away…read more You can order à la carte, with a suggested two or three dishes per person, or choose the Grove for Two ($150 for seven dishes) or the Grove Experience ($400 for four to six people), which is essentially a tasting of the entire menu. We chose the Grove for Two and had the Italian beef skewers, Hokkaido scallops, green beans, Dukkah Brioche, Brisket Wagyu, Kentucky Fried Quail, and finished with the vegan sundae. The Hokkaido scallops were the biggest hit--served with corn velouté, hazelnuts and summer truffles. Simply outstanding. And the Brisket Wagyu? I'm not even a brisket kind of girl, but holy moly. Easily the best-tasting brisket I've ever had. The only miss for us was the Kentucky Fried Quail. It was just a little too Kentucky fried--the coating overwhelmed the quail rather than letting it shine. Service was friendly and polished. While one person handled most of our table, the entire staff worked as a team, which is always delightful to witness. Grove is also known for its creative cocktails. They were delicious, although given the prices, the pours could have been a bit more generous. On the other hand, the Italian Sauvignon Blanc was a generous pour--and boy, was it tasty. Two strong recommendations- try to book a reservation on the patio if the weather cooperates ( it's fun, it's romantic, it's lovely) AND get the Grove for Two. It's a great value and you'll thank yourself later. The menu rotates, which gives us a very good reason to come back. After this meal, we definitely will.

So close to five stars! The downfall was the dining room was freezing cold, and the PEI oysters…read more(on special) were just OK. Service was cheerful and attentive without being pretentious and annoying. Otherwise, an excellent experience. Following the oysters was the beef tartare with those amazing gluten free seed crackers. They really need to sell those crackers! (They were gracious enough to give us a little stash to take home!). The beef tartare was a tad too cold, but it had a delicious combination of flavors to complement the beef, the most assertive was the Calabrian peppers. The dish was spicy with a touch of sweetness. I feel bad for people who order it without the crackers! However, if you're a beef tartare purist may not care for the additions. Next were the green beans - if green beans were this fresh and prepared like this, I would eat them all the time. They were lightly charred and served in a vinaigrette with aged ricotta salada (one thought there was too much vinaigrette). The last dish was duck confit "salad". The duck was outstanding, nicely crisped and perfectly cooked, with rich flavor. There really was no salad to speak of. The plums and the plum vinaigrette were very light - perhaps they could have had just a bit more flavor to complement and highlight the duck. Really, it's nit-picking - it was a solid dish. The loudness experienced during the previous visit wasn't an issue this time. The wines by the glass, while limited, were good. This is one of the very few times (outside of the Boonville Hotel), in which we have not been disappointed in a repeat visit.

Food is always amazing! Miss the fries and old sauce but the new sauce is good too. This is my…read morefavorite place to eat! Will be back very soon

A great meal and a great evening! Food and service are TOP NOTCH!…read more Love the setting and the space, too! Will be back!!

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!

This is our first time here. Our friends highly recommended it and it lived up to our expectations…read more Beautiful setting at sunset right on the Grand River. Parking was also very convenient even during Art Prize. I had ordered the special which was seared potato gnocchi, heirloom tomatoes, sweet corn puree and pesto. Phenomenal flavor, but just a touch still hungry after. My cocktail was the Afternoon Delight and it was dangerously good! The surprise of the evening was the meatloaf. My wife and one of my friends had ordered it in heavens was it good. Will absolutely be ordering that next time I'm here.

I ate here with friends one evening in early August. We had a large table in the middle of the…read moredining room. Our server was very nice. There was a page long cocktail menu. I had the Peach Bourbon Smash in honor of the Peach State. It was a sweet drink that I enjoyed. I ordered the fried mozzarella appetizer and an entree from the weekly special menu. The cheese had a light crisp breading and was not oily. The cheese was warm and melty inside. Yum! My entree was one of the daily specials: pork with roasted corn on the cob. There was dessert too, and an aperitif. All fantastic to look at and to eat.

My husband and I love Vander Mill! The staff is friendly, service is great, and you can't beat the…read moredaily (nightly) specials.

Was super excited to try this place. We were sat down and waited 20 minutes and had not a single…read moreperson come and even bring waters. Other guess we're sat around us on the patio and had gotten drinks and service. The waiter had pointed at us multiple times and yet nothing.