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.

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.

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!

Food was delicious. Not a bad thing was ordered. Our server was attentive at all times. The…read moreatmosphere was clean with lots of nice decor. The waffles and coffee were delicious and my husband has the wings with the garlic Parmesan fires.

Food was good, reasonably priced. Service was great. We were on way home to the eastside.read more

I love the vibes at Blue Dog; there are hommages to dogs everywhere, including the bathroom. The…read morespace gives off tavern vibes, and they have a patio area that is dog-friendly. Their range of margarita flavors was lovely, and I tried both the strawberry and black raspberry. The junkyard reuben was tasty, but it was wanting more 1000 island sauce. Our server was attentive and friendly. Would definitely come here again.

What's a cat person doing in the Dog Tavern? Well, dogs aren't allowed inside so…read more.. Okay, hot dogs are. In fact, that's what I got, along with the chicken chimis app. It's a dressed-up version of a dive bar on the normal (i.e. not downtown) streets of Grand Rapids, with a good selection of beers on tap, but you have to go walk over to the wall to see those. The waitress' attitude was kinda familiar and divey. I could see this being a locals' place. Service was pretty quick, food was overall pretty good. Good dipping sauce for the chicken, the hot dog had a nice balance of ingredients nestled in the pretzel bun (I got the fully loaded one). Not a bad value overall. I guess... you can see from my review nothing stood out as 5 stars. Everything is good about the tavern, nothing bad to say, but nothing that props it above the rest. One man's opinion. I see a lot of 5s in the other reviews and I can appreciate that.

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.

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!

Okay. We should've come sooner. This is the best burger and chicken sando I've had in a looonnnggg…read moretime. Dare I say... better than In- N - Out! My kids loved it, the hubby loved it, I loved it. 5/5. The staff were friendly and the milk shakes were on point. Mine was spiked and it made me happy all day. That chicken sando though. Wow. Perfectly balanced with a carrot slaw and just a touch of chili oil to get a sizzle all held together with a decadent brioche bun. Voila! So delicious! I had a bite of hubby's burger and it was melt in your mouth awesome. I secretly love it when a restaurant has a small menu. I always hope it means they do a few things really well. Nonla lived up to all my expectations. Fast, but leisurely in the inviting diner atmosphere. The kids enjoyed asking me for $$ to play the games. Luckily, they were all winners. Hubby says this is his top 5 place and we will have to come back again soon! He also implored me to write an unequivocal 5 star review... a rare request from his mouth. Thanks Nonla!

This meal is for the brave, like me. There's a lot going here flavor wise!…read more Hunger at the time: 7/10 Sauces: 6.65/10 blueberry jalapeño cream cheese has a kick to it! Blueberry compote, never heard of it! Syrup, didn't use it don't need to! Chicken: 8.3/10 Spicy Chicken& it was tender as all get out! Bacon: 8/10 solid Waffle: 7.9/10 The vessel that holds it all together! Beware of what comes after a meal like this! Again, only for the brave!

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.

This little spot tucked away between a garage and gas station is awesome. Hidden gem. Great food…read more Cool vibe inside. Appreciated the service. My tater tots were overcooked, but they immediately corrected.

This sports bar is pretty unique in its food offerings and I'd been meaning to check it out for…read moreawhile. Nate and I were in the area recently so we stopped in for dinner. We were seated right away and our server was super helpful and had great recommendations. The menu is huge and everything sounded really good. They feature some things that you don't see elsewhere in town, like the Cudighi, which is a Yooper classic! Nate ordered that and I got the firecracker salmon bowl. I really enjoyed the food - the salmon bowl was a good portion and very fresh. I liked the veggies and the flavor was Asian-inspired. The Cudighi sandwich is basically a pizza sub with a spicy sausage patty that's been baked in mustard. It's unique and interesting, and Nate enjoyed it. We don't get to the NW side of town that often, but I would make a special trip to visit Roasted again. They have weekly specials and features, and a Saturday prime rib dinner!

My bestie and I decided to check out roasted tonight they had a lovely menu, their drinks were…read moreworth the price, and their food was very "on point" for the area. Most of all, we appreciated the hospitality and the fact that the food was good despite the Saturday rush. Note: waited 25 mins for our App like orders, which we thought was a bit long but it for mostly fried food in my own opinion!! The patio area is so cute also even though we didn't get to experience it!

great workers food and welcoming atmosphere. Lovely art on the wall, arcade games were fun to play…read moreas well

The food was excellent and our server Abby was phenomenal. The chickpea wings were our favorite.read more

Nice service and correct order which is as much as you can ask for. They have a veggie burger…read moreavailable for folks that don't eat meat and their shakes are absolutely delicious. I wouldn't go out of my way to hear here, but if you are looking for something quick and tasty this does the trick.

What the heck is this?…read more Came through and ordered 2 meals via drive-thru. Got home, opened the bag, and these are our tater tots? Wayyyyyy stingy - check your bag before you go!