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.

Amazing burgers. The signature and smash burgers were very good. The regular and garlic fries were…read moreoutstanding. Great vibe, nice atmosphere.

I came with with friends recently hoping for happy hour but was kind of disappointed to find out…read morethey didn't really have a happy hour besides a couple drink specials. We ordered the nachos and it was really quite good! Shout out to Jeff for making the chicken nachos really amazing. Our server was wonderful and attentive and we were very happy with our experience aside from our disappointment from not having happy hour the way we wanted. They have a nice parking lot for easy parking and there is live music most days, and karaoke starting 10pm on Mondays. I'd be really curious to come back and try other food!

I got the nachos this time (I saw many people had been raving about it) and it was very good! It…read morewas a bit on the salty side, but I think overall, the portion was great, and the chips were very crispy. The portion was great. They have so many things going on at their place, so I'd check out their monthly calendar; they hold things like karaoke and trivia nights, super cool! The waiter was so great and friendly, and the food came out super fast.

The atmosphere was upbeat and at least 2 areas that were well lit with good seating. Food was…read moreserved in what seemed to be no time at all and there were five of us with different palates. The menu was big and varied and each of us loved our selection. We ordered dessert (1 for 3 people) and it was delicious & satisfying) Honestly, the price for our meals was surprisingly low, ambience was lovely (we sat in the porch area) and food was delicious. All of us said we'd like to come back soon since there were so many good selections on the vast menu!

Stopped in the other night for dinner with my family. We waited 30 minutes for a table then were…read moregreeted by the world's rudest host. That's why I took one star off, I was shocked that it was like asking for a kidney to sit at a table instead of a booth. Luckily our server was so kind, definitely making up for the rude start. My husband got the turkey sandwich with the pretzel bun - he loved it! I ordered the nachos with half pork half chicken. They were HUGE and absolutely delicious. So we will definitely be back!

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!

Mediocre food. Most servers and bartenders are rude and disrespectful. Don't care for the…read moreenvironment.

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!

Originating in Kalamazoo, Nonla Burger's Bridge Street location in GR is super popular. Their…read morespecialties are crispy chicken sandwiches, burgers, and fries. The menu is concise and they do these classics well. They also have a daily milkshake and weekly food features. I still need to visit for their Sunday brunch! I've now been to the GR location many times and really appreciate how dialed in they've gotten over the years. You can order at the counter to go or get table service. The space is large and bright and good for groups. On my most recent visit, I was trying to decide between a burger and a chicken sandwich, and realized I'd never had the BBQ chicken club, which is listed as a grilled chicken breast with BBQ sauce, bacon, cheese, tomato, lettuce, and mayo. Our server told me that people like it if they are looking for something without fried chicken... but I really wanted fried chicken. So I asked if I could do that with fried chicken instead and she said absolutely! Their menu is super customizable, which is great to know. Our food came out quickly and I was impressed with the presentation of the sandwich. I like that they wrap it in paper which makes it easier to eat. It was a little messy towards the end with the BBQ sauce and mayo, but it was delicious and totally worth it. The veggies were fresh, the chicken was juicy, and the bacon was crispy... I'm thinking this might be my new go-to! Their burgers and other chicken sandwiches are also delicious. They have a full bar and fun cocktails, and happy hour Tuesday-Friday! Parking in the area is always a bit of a challenge, especially with continued construction nearby, but there are metered spots and some paid lots within walking distance.

Came back to Nonla and didn't get their fastball this time. Was able to try their "Restaurant week"…read morefeature which had a wagyu patty, caramelized onions, tempura onion rings, and a French onion aioli on it. Came with fries and an apple tart for dessert. This just shows Nonla knows how to make a good burger no matter what the toppings or sauces are. Burger was cooked well, plenty of fries, and the toppings were simple and not over the top. Top tier burger for a place that already has a go-to burger for me. Always a fan of Nonla when on Bridge Street!

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.

My first experience here, I have to say it was top notch! Our server was really good, had a wry…read moresense of humor, and didn't forget a THING. I had a chicken garden salad with French dressing, it was a good size, the other five people had various dishes that all looked tasty. I really liked the way the place was laid out, dark woods, cozy. My only complaint would be the old-fashioned I ordered, it was pretty small for $15 bucks. I guess I should know better trying to get a mixed drink in a restaurant these days. I switched to an IPA that came in a pint glass, cold and yummy, I had two. We will be back!!

Braised brisket my first try food and new old fashion was great…read moreService not so Upon return shared 65.00 bill 11.00 tip was happy hour and not honored still kit honored and bar tender flagrant new old fashion Red flags No return no service no drink Socialistic establish discrimination

Still good 11 years later. This is the place to go for arcade games, stuffed burgers and good beer/…read morewhiskey options. Unabashedly a hipster/ alternative vibe that I love. I didn't have time to wait 20-25min for a burger because I had to make a show at the Pyramid Scheme across the street and opted to try the cubano nachos. Delicious and fun authentic flavors with a satisfying crunch. You can share it, but I ate most of it as my dinner and loved it. I guess branching out from the amazing stuffed burgers was well worth it. Everything here goes well with a beer or whiskey. Cheers!

Such a cool place!!! Had no idea it was here. Definitely will go more! Food was good and drinks…read moreeven better. Service was amazing! As we were here a homeless woman came in asking the tables for $$ for food. I told the waitress and the manager came shortly to the lady and offered her food and gave her a coat. I think this was such a good thing!! But if word gets around to other homeless ppl I think it will turn into something that's not good. Would go again!!!

Food is always hot and fresh, made to order, shakes are awesome, I love getting a triple jalapeño…read moreburger, it's awesome! Just ask for the #5! Nice place, and kept clean. A+

My sister was craving Freddy's so we came here for lunch. Everything came out the way we ordered it…read moreexcept for my sister's jalapeños burger. I eventually went to ask for more jalapeño because she wouldn't stop complaining about not getting more than 2 pieces of it on her burger. They were pretty nice and accommodating about it. The food was good and tasted fresh. Pretty mid for fast food. I will say this location is better than the one in Comstock park.