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.

I only had the pretzel fries which tasted like a deep fried crouton. The salad with chicken was…read moreamazing! I thought I had a picture but I don't sorry! Sat outside nice setup for being outside.

Fantastic find in Grand Rapids. English style brewpub with comfort food. Friendly and…read moreknowledgeable staff. Relaxing atmosphere. What more could you ask for? I was happy to see several standard British beer styles on the tap list. Additionally, four beers on cask beer engine. Also the fact they serve half pints meant I could try several styles. The menu was fun and interesting. Deviled Eggs and house made pickles for starters was outstanding. Everyone in our party had great things to say about their entrees. Put this place on your list to visit when in the area.

English style brewpub and a favorite for the locals. Huge fan of their rotating Cask Marque beers,…read moreso make sure to ask what's on tap for the day. Atmosphere is always bumping--there's live music and other themed nights and it was jam packed on a Tuesday night. Vibes and beers are unmatched in my opinion. Big fan of the Golden Ticket and the Wilde Irish Red Ale or again, whatever is on cask. As far as the food goes, it's definitely... brown plates all around. Fryz'licious was slightly overpowering with the amount of beer cheese slopped on there, but a good bite with some hot sauce. Big fan of the beer cheese. Those Nantucket Backing pretzels are 10/10. Fish and chips weren't great. Not a lot of fish--two pieces with more batter than cod. Sort of disappointed with that. St. Patrick's Day specialty menu replaced their chicken pot pie with a sheperd's pie and a Bailey's cheesecake. Sheperd's pie was a good bite, exactly what I'd imagine lamb, mashed potatoes, and peas/carrots would taste like. Cheesecake was heavy handed on the booze, but a good palette cleanser after all the fried food.

Yeah, I can see why the average yelper hates this place. It's a honest to god local LOCAL dive DIVE…read morebar. The kinda place you enter and the bartender's outside smoking a cigarette and goes, "Be right in, doll." The space is huge. It kind of reminds me of a community hall. Went on a Saturday around 3/4pm and every seat at the bar was filled. The drinks are cheap and strong. The locals seems to all know each other -- lots of shouting across the bar and asking what everyone was doing next week or for the current holiday. Really nice vibes. The bartender was attentive too. Really sweet. Honestly, I liked it a lot -- it's a lil' shabby but also two dollar drinks that were hella strong. So come on, be real. If you don't like true dive bars, you're gonna have a rough time here. If you can go with the flow - it's a fun time.

I've been here many times, had a great time. Most recently…read morethough, went there on a Sunday at 4pm for a 40th birthday, bar tender (long beard) kicked entire party out immediately. This is concerning as the patron was sober, however there was dog on the bar, which is completely unhygienic and violates all regulations. As an individual who enjoys this place, I have never experienced such a lack of disrespect. 10:10 would no longer recommend, I'd actually recommend Billie's. Much cleaner, more friendly, better service, and more accommodating to those "not regulars"

This place is AWESOME! we went there for the world cup and they had great watch parties with good…read morefood and cheap drinks! what more could you ask for! Also awesome to find a place still open for the late game that would let my minor child in. The only knock I have on this place is the waitress kept giving me, not cold coors light. I drank 2 and finally asked her to give me a cold one and she waited like 5 minutes and the outside bottle was cold but the beer inside was still warm. Almost like they just took it out of the box and thought icing it for 5 minutes would work. When I told her I didn't want it and got a different kind of beer, she tried to charge me for the one I refused. Other than that, great place!

Loved the vibes at Garage Bar and Grill. Happy hour Long Islands for only $5? Sign me up! The patio…read morearea was sufficient enough and people moved out quickly so we could easily find a spot. The service was fast and our server was pleasant. Live music on a Firday night was also great to hear. I definitely will be returning in the future!

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!

When I learned that Green Well was closing soon, I felt truly so bummed! I just dined there again…read morerecently (among many other times) and had one of the pasta dishes that were on special that night and it was SO insanely good. Honestly one of the best meals I had eaten in Grand Rapids in a while! That same dinner service, my friend had the steak and frites and my other friend had their roast chicken with asparagus on the side. They both really loved their meals also. I will miss you The Green Well!

Party of 8 and our server was FANTASTIC! Great recommendations for drinks and food including a few…read morenon-alcoholic options. Gluten free options on the menu. I'm obsessed with the truffle fries with the garlic aioli dipping sauce. The fries were hot and perfectly crisp. Options for everyone - Burger, Al Pastor, Cuban Sandwich, Chicken and Waffles. The Green Well Curry was fine. Wish it came with more than the two slices of grilled tofu, but there were tons of noodles to make it a large serving size. I'll probably try something different next time.

Recently came back here again with a friend and it was delicious. We tried to go early-ish on a…read moreFriday aka 445ish but it was already packed! We were lucky enough to snag a table in the corner and it was the perfect spot to catch up with my friend. It is seat yourself! Our waitress arrived quickly and we ordered drinks and food. The fried pickles for an appetizer were amazing. Some of the best fried pickles I've had in a while and the ranch was soooo good. Also the portion is huge so we were able to take a lot of home. I had my eye on the mortadella with pistachio cream sandwich from the moment they posted the special on Facebook and it was everything I expected. Sooo yummy and I would eat this everyday for the rest of my life. Super fresh and all the ingredients just paired so nicely. Two Guys Brewing also has a community fridge where they make and put out free meals for those in need and people can come grab some. It's awesome. Can't wait to go back!

I have frequented this spot a handful of times since my first review, most recently with my friend…read moreMelissa to try some of their featured mortadella sandwiches. We arrived right at 5 pm on a Friday and the place was almost full already! We were surprised but happy for them, and glad to get a nice cozy two-top in a back corner. We were greeted by our awesome server and ordered some food -- two different mortadella sandwiches and an order of fried pickles to start. Neither of us ordered drinks, but I saw some fun-looking cocktails coming over to nearby tables. The fried pickles came out first and they were perfection. I don't usually get this appetizer because I don't like fried pickle spears, but these were thin chips. The ratio of the fried pickle chip vs. spear is way better. And these came with the best runny ranch. It was a huge portion to split between the two of us, so we had lots left over. Our sandwiches came out shortly after and looked amazing. They were super stacked with tons of meat! I really liked the addition of the grainy mustard which helped cut through the fattiness of the meat. My friend liked hers - it had pistachio butter and ricotta (similar to a delicious sandwich I ate at a wine bar in Detroit). Portions are large and it's a cozy, neighborhood spot. They have rotating food features and are always helping out their community with free meals and other philanthropic ventures. Check them out!

Pleasant setting, and a nice place to relax or work at the airport (pre-security). My waiter was…read morevery kind, patient, and attentive. They were able to make me a scramble/skillet without meat and with artichokes and tomatoes instead. It was delicious.