In terms of things to do in Grand Rapids, visiting House Rules nears the top of my list. I'm not a…read morebig beer drinker, so I had my doubts, but in addition to a half dozen fridges full of beer, they had plenty of non alcoholic drinks, as well as hard ciders, seltzers, and canned cocktails. Many brands were local that I'd never heard of before, and it was fun to experiment and try new things. Their food menu honestly shocked me with how tasty everything was. For a board game bar, I usually expect food to take a back seat or be phoned in, but everything was delicious! I had to try the elote deviled eggs, which was a combo I had never considered but I'm so glad someone did! I also got the truffle mac and cheese and a house salad. Both were excellent! The board game selection was extensive, with old favorites and hidden gems. If I'm ever back in the area, I'll be sure to stop in again!

My husband and I met some friends at House Rules. This is a great place where you can have a bite…read moreto eat, grab a drink, and play a game in a relaxed atmosphere. You pay for your table by the hour. You can pick from a wide range of games from their game library. You can also bring your own games or purchase one at the establishment. We played Chameleon while enjoying sandwiches and chicken tenders. The food was pretty good and made with local ingredients. You can order from a QR code on the table and the food is brought to your table. For dessert we ordered a cookie skillet. We had a good time at Hose Rules and highly recommend it.

I will start off by saying that this is not the best place to get a salad, apps or some random…read moreentrees. My rating is based almost entirely on their burgers, which are very good. In fact, my kids laughed at my wife when she got a salad and wasn't overly impressed "Mom, why would you get a salad at a place with great burgers?!?" My thoughts exactly. The service is decent, the space is comfortable for a downtown spot on Monroe Center. When I visit, I focus solely on the burgers and I've never been disappointed. The 'Meat Wagon', topped with ribeye, ham and bacon just wants to cuddle your belly from the inside. The 'Otto Von Burger' topped with a fried egg and bacon is one of the best examples of its kind. The 'Alabamer' is great when you're craving pulled pork and bacon on your burger. If you just want a traditional burger, you have that option and won't be disappointed. Also, the loaded fries are solid, but personally, I would pass on the fancier offerings. Remember: Burgers over fancy apps and skip the salads and you'll be fine.

It had been a little while since I've been able to dine at Brick and Porter. It's still amazing!…read more Still has the nice casual pub feel. Our server was friendly and we had prompt service. Prices are very reasonable and the food is amazing! I tried the Chicken Bacon Jammer Sandwich. It was so good! The combo of the Boursin cheese, bacon jam and the reaper mayo was delicious and really balanced out the heat from the mayo. Splurged on desert and the Cookie n' Milk cake was wonderful. Not too rich or sweet. This place is definitely worth a stop if you are downtown!

Stumbled upon this little speakeasy inside of a pizza place downtown. We almost walked past it but…read moresomeone directed us towards it. When you step inside it's dark, quaint and has a sexy vibe to it. Very limited seating with a small bar and back room that's beautifully decorated. We both got "my girl" and that drink was delightful and refreshing. Noise level was moderate but we could still talk. Had a nice time with my bff but I could see it being a great first date spot!

We were visiting friends and they heard this place was cute but hard to get into. We took a chance…read moreand luck was on our side. It was a Saturday around 9p and we got the last table. **Reservations are recommended** the space is very small and intimate with only 4 tables. We met the bartender who curated the menu. Each cocktail was designed with intention and he took a lot of pride in them. Would definitely go back! Granda sue was our fav!

Food starters are delicious as hummus is! Beer supports a…read moreGildas Club family used She is Native and my muse Live from New York beer T o G o drinks too Veggies in hummus are cool colors soft pita bread Service was pleasant attentive very satisfied Ambience was ok- used my head phones Watched the Fever BB. Horse Race and girls softball

There's no hostess for tables so it's a free for all for seating and meals. Once we found a spot to…read moresit for drinks, they were good. It was difficult to get a refill though since the line to get drinks was probably 15+ patrons deep so I'd recommend double fisting. Food was okay. The roast beef sandwich had good flavor, but definitely was skimpy on the roast beef. I did get a beer for $1.5 with purchase though. My wife's gluten free cheeseburger was good. Fun atmosphere and ambiance Second time back and the Cuban was good!

Atwater has a real casual atmosphere. Not sure if it's open seating at all times of the day, but…read morecoming in around 8:00 pm, the restaurant is open seating for patrons. I did not try the food but opted for the Bees Knees gin drink, made with Atwater's distilled spirits. The drink was yummy, which was a pleasant surprise since I usually don't enjoy gin all that much. They can open several large windowed walls, which expose the space to street access, which has a neat feeling being downtown. The service was also timely, and all the servers were friendly.

Amazing experience! Walked in on a beautiful weekday afternoon and had some great sunny seating…read more Ambiance was great with good music and TV access and there's a whole other side with games Bartender was amazing: sampled me more than I even asked for (off menu Hazelnut version of the VJP) and I was able to enjoy that plus their flagship wheat (better tasting Blue Moon) with a delicious smash burger. Thurs-Sun they do an excellent lunch special: entree of the day side, and beer for $14! Bartender also honored my 50% off drinks deal on Craftapped so the service was super clutch. Will come back to this Detroit visitor in Beer City when I'm back in GR!

I know that Bob is a local classic evening destination. The concept of the Bob tho is great for out…read moreof town travelers: food, beer, tailor-ish fun, all in one place, without needing to brace the cold in the winter. I was especially surprise with their prices when I went, but I think it was a special weekly promo. Overall, worth it to stop by for out of towners, and I don't need to intro this place to local Michiganders.

Service is great. Ambience and food and service. Busy most times. But quick. Lots of people at the…read moreBOB.

First visit, excellent experience! This place is huge, even including Pickleball courts inside…read more Patrons order food and drinks at the bar and the food is delivered to your table. I tried two flights consisting of eight different beers and all were very good, most were exceptional. For food, I ordered the Seoul Food Chicken Sando. This was an unbelievably tasty sandwich and has made it into my top 10 all-time favorite sandwiches! Moist, crunchy, and exploding with flavor! Also got a side of fries and they were hot & crispy. Staff was super friendly. Definitely recommend a visit!

Welp. Another brewery with some of the best food I've found. Beer was good too but holy geez, the…read morefood! BEER: I went with "The Vast Skies" which is described as a "hoppy amber ale". Coming from someone who loves a hoppy IPA and an amber, they combined my two worlds into one. So, it was a natural easy love. For my next, I went with their "Blinky's Black IPA" which was good but got more a weak porter feel than IPA. Like I said, it was good and I'd drink it again but with that expectation. FOOD: I went with an olive burger with be try fresh and real ingredients. The burger itself was full of flavor; add the rest of it and it was phenomenal. If I had to complain about something, I could have used a touch more olive sauce. Now the egg roll... I went with the "Guava the Hutt". I'll just say, I ordered two to go in hopes I can resurrect them in the air fryer later. The back half of the building is a pickleball area and the front half is the brewery and restaurant. Very cool look as they have a few shipping containers as sitting areas. Plenty of seating where I didn't feel jammed in. Also, a few arcade games. The service was friendly but know that it is minimal as you will order from the QR code at your table and order drinks at the bar. Definitely worth checking out and plan on returning.

Enjoyed happy hour this Friday with pals. Service was amazing and loved the deals! We hung out for…read morea few hours and staff checked on us consistently but didn't pressure us at all. We got a mixture of tap beers, canned bevies, and mixed drinks. Everyone was very happy with their choices. We also got cheese curds and pretzel bites which were amazing. Loved the sauces that came with them! Highly recommend for great vibes, great service, and great food & drinks!

This was our first time at 7 Monks Taproom and absolutely loved the space and set up! I love the…read moreconcept and the ever changing and evolving drinks on tap as well as an inventive sounding menu. The staff were friendly and we appreciated "The Library" filled with games and books. I was nostalgic and read Hunter's Guide to 1996 Michigan complete with a recommendation to stop at the now obsolete Pleasure Island Water Park. That used to be my absolute favorite getaway as a kid! We ordered arancini as a starter that came out tasting crisp like a tator tot, but the shape and taste actually reminded me more of a fried tteokbokki (Korean rice noodle) known for its deliciousness through its texture highlighting the spicy sauce. This would've been amazing had they had a nice gochujang mayo combo to dip this crispy treasure in, rather than ranch and pizza sauce. Next we tried the tikka masala pizza. Fun and inventive idea... much better than the naan pizza I had in Muskegon... however the sauce didn't taste as good as my homemade tikka masala base and though the pizza was tasty with varied texture, we found it somewhat lacked seasoning especially on the protein. If I were to construct it, instead of potato I would've had chicken, red pepper, cilantro, fresh avocado and pickled onion. Yum! To drink, I enjoyed a refreshing ginger Kombucha sourced from Walker Brothers in Nashville Tennessee. The kids loved their cheese pizza and cheese smash burger with fries and drinks. Overall, great first experience and would love to come back as it seems like they are constantly reinventing themselves with tasty morsels and brews. If you come, there is free parking in the back. If you love it here there is a $150 lifetime membership (not sure what that all entails but sounds special). Thanks 7 Monks, we will be back!