Went on St Patrick's Day weekend. It was super busy but the staff was getting everyone through…read morepretty quickly! We got the chicken and rice bowl and the meatloaf. Both were delicious! Dante stopped by regularly to check in on us and the manager Josh stopped by when we got our food to make sure everything was just the way we like it! Great experience!

EDIT: Read to the end, because it turned out very well…read more We called and booked a reservation a few weeks ago for GVSU's graduation, then just tonight got a call from the manager saying they "overbooked" and were cancelling our reservation. In other words, all these weeks later, it appears they gave our table to someone else and cancelled us. I'm sure the food is fine, but I will never know because they did us dirty and now we can't find a reservation elsewhere in town, as everywhere else is booked for the very busy night. Worst part, there was no sincere apology. Would not recommend, as they are not a reliable business partner. EDIT 11/14/25: THE DAY AFTER I POSTED THIS, THE ASSISTANT MANAGER CALLED US BACK, APPOLOGIZED AND REBOOKED OUR TABLE AFTER GVSU GRADUATION. I AM UPDATING MY RATING, AND WILL UPDATE AGAIN AFTER OUR EVENT NEXT MONTH. SO FAR, THEY HAVE MADE THINGS RIGHT FOR US! (although we did spend two hours last night calling every other restaurant in the area to try and book and had not luck, causing more stress). EDIT 12/8/2025: GVSU's commencement got out early, so we headed to the restaurant to see if they could seat us a little earlier than our reservation. They did! The food was excellent and everyone was satisfied with their plate. Good service, and a great atmosphere. I highly recommend this place and they made things right after our initial experience.

My coworkers took me to Bestside for a welcome lunch for my new job and I am glad I had the…read moreopportunity to try it. While I've heard of it, and driven by a handful of times, I am never ready to try it... but finally, I had my moment! The parking lot is quite tight (it was filled with very large trucks so it felt a little limited driving through) but we found a parking spot outside very easily. Once we got inside, we were greeted quickly, sat immediately and the server came by to grab our drink order within seconds! She even provided us somer recommendations for food and I decided to go for the chicken sandwich and fries. Honestly, it was HUGE and I absolutely loved the fries. The sandwich was juicy and flavorful and I really want to come back to try more of their options... I just need to remember to go to the westside more often to grab dinner.

People that work at bestside are amazing and the food is always excellent quality for the price…read more But they got rid of the spicy burger so now we officially have entered a feud. I will continue to go and spend my money there while soaking up the wonderful ambiance, but know that I will do it with a deep resentment in my heart.

Went back to Mitten after a visit that didn't quite hit last time, and it really confirmed my…read morethought that that one was just a fluke. I've been here before and loved it, and this experience was much more in line with what I know them for. We took a quick walk over from our apartment and ordered the pepperoni and the pesto chicken pizzas and both were super flavorful, well-balanced, and just really, really good. The service was great too. Everything came out quickly, and we had two different staff members checking in on us, which made the whole experience feel easy and well taken care of without being over the top. Overall, such a smooth and enjoyable visit, and definitely a reminder toI keep coming back since we live SO close!!

A great brewery to get a refreshing beer and a phenomenal pizza! Friendly and casual atmosphere and…read moreall the staff are happy to help. All the pizzas taste great (including their vegan variations) and they have some unique and fun pizza combinations - give them a try next time you're in GR!

Had a supplier take us to Itonwood for lunch. Great service,…read morefood is priced excellent, great selection (including a full salad bar!) The group had perch lunches and Italian Grinders; all were given a thumbs up.

Stopped in around 2pm on Saturday April 4. Not very busy we were maybe 1 of four or five tables…read moreplus people seated at the bar. The waitress walked by us twice, brought drinks to two different tables and then proceeded to pass by us two more times without acknowledgment that we were even sitting there , she did not even smile it was like she wasn't thrilled to be there we waited for appropriately 5 minutes if they were busy sure but they were not so we left. Unfortunately today this is normal service for a lot of places, we work to hard to support subpar service.

How have I never heard of this place?! Found on Yelp, decided to give it a try and do glad we did!…read moreNot a big beer/cider/seltzer drinker so can't comment on that but have a nice menu of mocktails and craft sodas. Food menu has lots of good options including smash burgers, salads, Mac & cheese and various sandwiches. Service was good, Ryan was great with suggestions. I had the NY Reuben with a side of Brussel sprouts, hubby had a Blue Cheese Smashburger with Chili lime fries. Both sandwiches were huge, generous sides, hot and delicious! We will be back for sure!!!

After hearing so many good things from friends, we decided to come experience Two Guys Brewing for…read moreourselves! We were unfortunately disappointed by the service and pricing. We were seated quickly, the interior was nicely decorated with Mardi Gras beads. It took a while for our server to come to greet us and eventually bring our drinks. I enjoyed the variety of drink offerings! I was torn between a few items and asked the servers recommendation. I ended up choosing a Korean chicken bowl. The flavors were okay but for almost $20 felt a bit lackluster. Our friends told us the burgers are a must try so maybe in the future that would be what I try instead. Our server seldom came to our table, we had to flag her down to order more drinks and even then she forgot and we had to remind her we placed another drink order. The restaurant was not very busy and we could see her chatting with a table that seemed like employees or family members of employees as people were coming in and out of the kitchen to sit at the table. We had a table of four (two couples) and the server would not split our bill which was fine but a bit inconveniencing. I appreciate local, family owned businesses but felt that our experience was a bit off on this night. I love the mission of Two Guys and their community engagement so I will likely try them again, it could've just been a rough night.

The food....excellent! Service.... Big praises here for…read moreMaize! She was so fast and friendly! It was a great experience and I highly recommend it. All 3 of us were very impressed and will be back!

Stopped on Friday night with my family for the perch dinner. When we got there at 5pm there was a…read more45 minute wait for 6 people. We only ended up waiting maybe 20 minutes and then were sat in the extended patio type area. personally, I don't like sitting out there because it is really loud. we are quickly greeted by our waitress in, ordered some waters, a captain and Coke and a white sangria. where then read the specials and then brought a basket of rolls. my nephew loved the role so much. I think he ate six while we were there. we all ordered the purge dinner which came with coleslaw, fries, and lemon wedges. It is my favorite local fish dinner and very reasonably priced for the amount you get. highly recommend but do know it gets busy during lent season.

Great selection of beers. Staff were friendly. Food was good but not great. Hummus was just ok…read more Smash burgers were undercooked. House made chips were over cooked. Charcuterie board was actually very good and worth the money! Lots of indoor and outdoor seating. Good vibe and nice store to shop in. We did the brewery tour that is a definite must do. Super cool, informative and good selection of beers to taste for a very reasonable price!! Highly recommend the tour and the beers!!

Stopped in to have a beer and tried the cheese curds, chili, and a flight…read more The cheese curds were really good and fresh. The chili was quite expensive and I wasn't a fan. It didn't have a lot of meat and it had an overwhelming amount of chick peas. The server was nice and she was very efficient. It was clean and well maintained. Bought some beer in the gift shop to take home.

This is a cool place to drop into especially if you're in town looking to kill some time at a chill…read morebar that has excellent beer options (via a wall of coolers where you can pick out what you want and then enjoy at your seat...seltzers, IPA, porters, whatever you fancy, the selection is vast from the four coolers). I also saw some pretty impressive bourbon options (Weller and maybe a Willett, too). The staff was friendly and if you come with a group or a date there's plenty of games to choose from. If I lived nearby this would be a cool spot to frequent with friends.

Five stars, awesome! This place is so cool!…read moreThis is a board game cafe with good vibes, a full bar, and a yummy food menu. Located downtown across from the downtown market, there is lots of street parking and there's also a paid parking lot a block away. If you come on the weekend be sure to make a reservation for a table because this place is bopping and is busy! Hundreds of game options and the staff can help with learning most games. They also host DnD nights and other events. I love it here!

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.

Solid bar food, good drinks, and solid service in an area experiencing a shortage of good…read morerestaurants. The failure of the Cottage Bar and One Trick Pony has left a void for this popular venue. My only criticism is that eating light is not an option.

Let me just say that my experience started and is rated from their parking lot. I'm out of state…read moreand the fact that they have a curb in the middle of their parking lot without any caution signs or orange cones blocking the curb off with rope is all you need to know about this store. I didn't expect nor see the curb and I ended up driving over it. Hopefully my car isn't wrecked. I feel if as an owner you're aware there is danger on your site you are liable for peoples' safety, as well as their vehicles. If you choose to visit this store, be aware that customer service and safety is NOT important to them. I would buy your alcohol somewhere else!

The store & Staff are amaizing!! The have been a bright spot in my local community. They go above…read moreand beyond for customers!!!