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.

This is always a staple stop for me in Sparta. It's half sports bar and half bowling alley. It's…read morenice that you can go between the two. The menu is pretty broad at the restaurant (more than "just bar food"). I ordered the dragon drops to start....Delicious! Just the right amount of spice in the pepper jack cheese! I also ordered an all meat burrito and I have to say...not bad and a large portion! Atmosphere is good for those sports watching people. They have large TV's that display all the sporting events. The restaurant also has a separate area you can rent for get togethers. Which is nice option for those family events. Check this place out :)

Overall my dinner ordered rates a 4 star...because the food is tasty. Nice proportions for the…read moreprice. I tried a new dish for me, hot roast beef sandwich with mashed potatoes. It was ok. I prefer their French Dip sandwich.

Loved sitting outside enjoying our meals and watching the golfers. Relaxed and serene atmosphere,…read moregood food, and nice staff.

Great smash burgers on the back deck. The view is peaceful and the food is delish. The service is…read morefriendly but maybe a little slower than normal - double duty indoor and out.

prices are excellent! food is good!…read morestaff is superb! we always have an enjoyable experience every time we go, and ... it's kid friendly!!!

horrible and rude service, nobody ever answers the phone. Lanes aren't piled properly, would not…read morerecommend.

Service is so nice and fast, very friendly Ambiance is…read moregreat, lots of seating, booths and a bar area, storefront on main st so neat to people watch from the windows. Food was excellent. Fresh. Handmade. Really impressed at this small town eatery. We had a great experience, don't sleep on Red Bird in Cedar Springs about 30 min North of GR

Wonderful experience at Red Bird Bistro and Grill…read more Private Event: They offer a private Banquet for up to 35 people on the second floor of this lovely restaurant. Our family discussed the ability of the Red Bird to accommodate a private group ahead of time, visited the venue. Very pleased. Ordered a catered luncheon to include six tables and six chairs per table for a luncheon banquet. Tables, chairs, linens, floral arrangements, fruit trays, all ready upon arrival. Buffet was hot and set up right on time! Discussed menu items available and pricing over the phone. Very transparent with pricing for a large group catering. Buffet Style Banquet menu personally curated: Fruit Trays - variety of fresh cut melon and berries at each table Pulled Pork Sliders - Braised pulled pork Carnitas (favorite) Turkey Sliders - Thinly sliced roasted deli turkey Add-ons: Cheddar Cheese slices Swiss Cheese slices Toasted Ciabatta bread buns (separate) to build your own sandwich. Condiments tray available: Regular Mayo, cilantro sour cream, pico de gallo, Queso. Fresh Veggie Tray with Dip House-made potato chips Pasta Salad - Dairy free was requested for lactose intolerant. Banquet soda - Typical soda fountain products served. I got root-beer and lemon-lime soda. Offer Vegetarian, Vegan, and Gluten Free Options on the menu. Thank you Kirsten B. for carefully coordinating the event! Shout out to the team Alexsia, Kylyenn, Chef Reid! Service was on point, food was enjoyed by all, very welcoming space to host an event.

What an awesome find! The Owner was so kind to our 7yr old pouting daughter (don't even know why…read moreshe was pouting). He worked to cheer her up and told us the story of his place and about the area. He even suggested a little farmers market around the corner that had the BEST Carmel Apples! I would come back just for that. The food was amazing. Ribs were perfectly tender but not mush. Little bit of bite and right off the bone. Great smoke and lots of flavor. $36 for a full rack of St.Louis ribs and it was huge. Deal! I will absolutely come back for Brisket some Friday. Worth driving to from GR

I ordered a burger and I heard that they were really good here. But the burger was burnt, and it…read morewas so small on my bun. Not impressed the drinks were good, I give the bar 5 stars with just being a bar with alcohol. But if you want food, not here. God bless!

A fantastic club that is worth looking into if you live in the area. It also gets you moose…read moremembership as you travel to other locations. The unpretentious fun and atmosphere are always worth a visit.

From the owner: Private Golf Course Open Full Menu Tuesday Thru Friday…read moreFull Bar and Friday Night Live Music

My husband surprised me with dinner at RedRock Grille for my birthday. It's been a while since I've…read morehad a 5-star meal so I thought I'd better throw out some kudos. First, the food. What can I say? It was very delicious. I was delighted that my filet mignon arrived sizzling. The asparagus and potatoes were devoured quickly, and I couldn't get enough of my husband's french fries. Next, the ambiance. Aside for the fact that we had the restaurant all to ourselves for most of our stay, the view was amazing! The dinner experience alone made me feel so fancy and underdressed. I can't wait to experience dining in the summer. I would go for a walk outside or have some drinks by the fire pit. The numerous Christmas trees and hanging ornaments gave the place such a festive vibe. Last but equally important, the service was fantastic. The place was a triple treat for my milestone birthday. Speaking of which, my entree was half off since today is my actual birthday. Yay me!

Always have a great dining experience at Red Rock Grille. Tried the goat cheese with olives as an…read moreappetizer and it was good, but I would've loved if it came warm instead of cold. Had the Parmesan crusted walleye for my entree and it was SO tasty, totally recommend trying it! I love margaritas, but this blood orange margarita was not what I expected. It was too sweet for me and I personally would not recommend it. Does not taste like a margarita at all. The outdoor patio ambiance during the summer has the best sunset views. They also have a golf simulator inside and bar connected, which is fun. The only negative thing I would say is that they don't take reservations, which is odd to me.

What a great place! My wife heard about the Forager from a coworker and we've been meaning to try…read moreit for quite some time. We made a reservation for a Saturday evening. It t was perfect since we didn't have to wait at all for our table but the place was busy; lots of people were excited to be there. We ordered our drinks and the beet and goat salad to split as an appetizer. It was delicious and huge with loads of goat cheese and tasty pickled beets and zesty arugula. For our meal, I ordered the Pork Schnitzel with squash and zucchini and my wife got the whitefish that was one of the specials. The schnitzel had an incredible mushroom sauce and was cooked perfectly with the right balance of crispy and tender. We had a great time and plan to make the drive there regularly! It's great for a date night or a group or family meal!

Beautiful restaurant inside and out; our server was Perry and he was exactly what you want in a…read moreserver. He was attentive, made good recommendations and was very energetic. I appreciated him selling us on things. Our food came out pretty fast and the drinks were very good! I got the pulled pork sandwich, came with a side of coleslaw and I would definitely recommend it. Our bruschetta was great and the calamari was pretty good as well. Amish chicken with the mashed potatoes were phenomenal. To finish it all off, the mango cheesecake was very good. I would highly recommend that. Great spot in a small town.

I absolutely love Little Bird's smashburger and I will die on this hill. It's probably one of the…read morebest burgers (if not the best) dine-in burger in GR and I will constantly come back for this over and over. My boyfriend and I stumbled in during happy hour and were happy to grab some cheap drinks, but the main event was the burger! We typically like sitting at the bar as well and chat with the bartender who was absolutely lovely! The dirty martini was okay but I will definitely order something else next time as the olives just didn't hit for me. It's a quaint and quiet spot - you can read that as intimate - since it's not loud or rowdy, so if you want a really sweet date spot, feel free to check this one out! Otherwise, you can just go and have a casual, delicious dinner. Parking is limited with the street parking and it being so close to Monroe Center but you shouldn't have a terrible time finding something, even if requires a parking ramp vs street parking. I'd just recommend a reservation if you are going on a weekend or don't want to wait/sit at the bar!

I am plant based vegan and anytime I plan to go to a restaurant that is not solely 100% vegan, I…read morelook to see what vegan options are offered. This was my first time at at Little Bird and it definitely did not disappoint. However, I now see why it's called Little Bird because the inside is definitely small but that just adds to the ambiance. My husband and I came here for brunch on a Saturday because it's a place we both can eat at (he's not vegan). When we walked in the restaurant was bustling and packed, but we got seated right away by the door which was cool because we could people watch. Our server greeted us immediately and filled our glasses with water. She was nice and answered all of our questions. I must say that I was pleasantly surprised with my brunch choices which were the soup of the day, a lentil curry, pumpkin seed combo with tons of good seasoning and cilantro on top...it was soooo good and vegan friendly! For my entree I got the tofu sandwich with the most amazing side salad that had this lemon dressing that set it off right! I could have just had a plate of the salad! Although the tofu sandwich was good, it was a bit on the salty side for my taste, but I still enjoyed it. I would definitely recommend this place for vegan options and I'd come back. Just be aware they don't take reservations for brunch and it's pretty loud, but it's a really cute establishment and I was pleased with the food and service. Give it a try!!!