Incredible service and atmosphere. Our waitress made us feel like we were her only table, even though the restaurant was full. They no longer are serving the Spanish Paella, which was a small disappointment because it was so good last time we visited. Price was expensive and plates were a little small, but the vibes kept us feeling like it was worth it. read more

This place is so swanky and cool, I just love it. Hidden on top of the 27th Floor of the Grand Plaza hotel is this gorgeous Spanish restaurant with amazing views of the city and the river. You really can't beat the views. This place was clevlaverly designed with intimate booths and cozy double bench seats at the bar to cuddle your boo. We initially stopped in for just a cocktail but ended up having an appetizer and dessert for my husband's birthday. We enjoyed the special of the day, a 3 prawn appetizer over a garlicky puree. It was very good, but I just hate how much work and mess is involved with eating prawns. It's hard to be ladylike! We finished with sharing two desserts because the birthday boy couldn't decide. We had the El Limon and the Arbol de Caramelo. Holy moly were these the most unique and creative desserts we've ever had. The Arbol looks like the tree of life and tastes like heaven. The Limon was super refreshing and punchy with that yuzu. So good! Now, let's talk cocktails. These bartenders know their mixology and are very creative. I highly recommend the Sandalo which was not only delicious and unique but absolutely gorgeous. read more

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Had an amazing birthday dinner here and the steak was cooked to perfection. Beautiful view of downtown Grand Rapids with a very classy vibe. Check it out! read more

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MDRD has been a beautiful and classy addition to the Grand Rapids food scene. I have attached photos from my multiple visits over the past year, specifically for friend's birthdays. The staff always go above and beyond to make special occasions even more special! We always get an assortment of tapas, some of my favorites being the patatas bravas, the octopus, stuffed dates (was a last minute addition to our order, but ended up being one of our favorites on the menu!), and of course the lamb chops. My friend shared that the lamb chops "might have been the best thing he's eaten in his life" with our waiter. The only reason I took off one star is that I so wish they would bring back the paella options to the menu! We loved ordering a bunch of tapas and sharing a plate of paella to complete our meal. read more

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We celebrated our wedding anniversary at MDRD! It was a delightful evening with deliciously creative tapas and main plates! Our server, Terrance was knowledgeable, professional, and fun. And you can't beat the view of Grand Rapids from the top of the Amway Grand Plaza Hotel! read more

MDRD - El Limón - Spanish Near Me - Grand Rapids, Michigan

Hostess was rude! Restaurant was empty and bar too but we were told we had to wait by the elevators. The menu is limited. We've been to Madrid many times and found it welcoming and friendly. MDRD is the opposite. read more

Had dinner here while staying at the Amway Grand for a convention. Everything was very good, and service was outstanding. My daughter (a big foodie) is a little more adventurous than I am, so I let her order. I tried some new things, skipped one (marrow), even tried the salmon (which confirmed I still don't care for it), and overall loved the things we tried. Here's a quick list of all we drank and tasted: Solera Coctel (similar to a Manhattan), Kalamazoo Stout (my husband's a stout drinker), Red Catena (red wine), Casa Meriol Vermut Negre (sweet vermouth), Espresso Martini (my second drink, with dessert), Sherry En Amontillado (sherry), Granbazan Albarino (white wine), Tigres (mussels), Pulpo a la Gallega (octopus), Costillas de Cordero (lamp chops - delicious!), Vieras Al Ajillo (scallops - also delicious!), Tortilla Espanola (Spanish omelet), Tartar de Ternera (angus beef and marrow), Patatas Bravas (truly, this is the only thing we'd skip the next time - they were uninspired), Salmon Con Trufa (salmon), Iberico Chuletero (pork chops). We were comped a couple items during our meal, including at least one tapas dish, and some delightful chocolate truffles for dessert. Our server, Brandon, did a great job of making us feel valued (and well fed)! Thanks for a great experience! read more

This was the perfect place for a special occasion or even just a fun date night. My friend and I were out celebrating and this place did not disappoint! The view was fabulous from every seat in this restaurant. The food is top notch. I truly enjoyed every bite of food. Be sure and make a reservation. This place fills up quick. MDRD is quite the experience. read more

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SERVICE: 5 FOOD QUALITY: 5 DRINK QUALITY: 5 ORDER TIME: 5 AESTHETICS: 5 NOISE LEVEL: 5 MENU SELECTION: 5 OVERALL EXPERIENCE: 5 Me made reservations for my significant others birthday because we wanted something upscale with a view. They are known for an amazing city view, and wonderful Spanish wines. Our elevator ride up to the restaurant was a beautiful highlight for our reservation which heightened our anticipation for a wonderful birthday dinner. As we entered the doors the hostess was very professional and seated us immediately. We were very impressed by the beautiful decor and cleanliness of the restaurant. We got an amazing table with plenty of space, and they took the time to make a custom card that said happy birthday. They are a tapas restaurant, but everything is large enough to share for the most part. They also have a clever system to help choose enough food to satisfy you. We went with a ham and cheese board to share, and I got the pollo asado. The ham and cheese were spectacular and authentic from Spain. The chicken was so tender and cooked to perfection. Everything was superb. I went with a Spanish rose wine which was perfect pairing with my meal. Couldn't have asked for a more perfect meal. Overall, this restaurant was superb. It exceeded our expectations. We go to Spain to visit her family, and this place served an authentic Spanish experience. It had us reminiscing about Madrid and Barcelona and how we needed to go back soon. When you step into a restaurant and it transports you into another realm you know you have a successful business model. A must go if you want romance, good food, wine, cultural experience, or even a view. read more

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I'm completely obsessed with MDRD's mocktails--they're not only incredibly cute but also absolutely delicious! The atmosphere is fantastic, and the view, especially in the evening, is breathtaking. The service is a 10/10, this will forever be my go to spot for drink with friends! read more

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Our server, Brandon, was pleasant and efficient. Food was above average but limited menu. My mai tai was more crushed ice than drink. View was amazing. read more

We ordered octopus, oxtail empanadas, two drinks, venison shank and scallops. The only dish we would have ordered again was probably the scallops and it was an excellent dish. Outside of that the octopus was charred so black you could use a spoon to scrape off burned food and the venison shank was extremely tough on the outside with the beans lacking in seasoning. For the venison shank I think they were going for a crisp bark with a tender inside but it was poorly executed. The drinks were ok but lacked depth of flavor. Not including price I would have not scored the restaurant that favorably but I have had street food level pricing with better execution on the tapas. The best part of the restaurant is the views which you have to pay extra for. I wish I could say this experience was isolated but in general I found the food lacking. The scallops was the one dish that was a wonder if a perfect sear and like all the dishes sourced excellent food as a base. The service was about what I'd expect although the lack of options for a casual drinker. read more

This was a really good work place dinner. We were able to walk over to the restaurant across the sky bridge and did not even need to venture out into the cold or rainy weather, that is such a nice feature of downtown Grand Rapids. This restaurant came highly recommended from a random person in our hotel and it did not disappoint. We had several appetizers or small plates, but my favorite wine was clearly the mushrooms. They were phenomenal. I also ordered the file which was a little bit small but quite tasty. I did not leave hungry and would be back again. read more

MDRD - Appetizers! - Spanish Near Me - Grand Rapids, Michigan

The service and ambiance were great. However, I was hoping for a more authentic Spanish cuisine. The tortilla de mdrd was ok, but not well seasoned. The aioli was basically just mayo with no garlic or flavor at all. The patatas bravas were quite undercooked. The ora king salmon however, was amazing! read more

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Subjective: Long overdue for a date night, we decided to go big on a random Tuesday and hit up MDRD on the top floor of Amway Hotel. From our hostess guiding us to the elevators to our attentive waiter, hospitality was one point! We started off the night with some signature cocktails, of which our favorite was the Sandalo- light and crisp, not too sweet and a smooth finish. Of our tapas, our favorite were the salmon con trufa and the pulpo a la gallega. Everything else was solid as well. My only nitpick would be that I'm pretty sure the chips that came with the tartar de tarnera were terra chips from costco (lol). Objective: Date of visit: 8/23/22 Previous visits: None Takes reservations/call aheads? Yes Parking: Structure parking, restaurant validates 50% so bring your ticket Perceived capacity: Large, seems like lots of areas to accommodate large private parties Perceived atmosphere: Modern, hip Wait time to seating: None (had reservations) What I/we got: Drinks- Sandalo and Flamenco real no 2; Tapas- Pulpo a la gallega, Tartar de tarnera, Costillas de cordero, Fechas rellenas, Arbol de caramelo, Salmon con trufa cost: $~170 Assessment: 4.5 stars Plan: Will definitely return and bring others! Can't wait to have a whole order of the salmon con trufa to myself next time! read more

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Highly impressed and highly reccomend! MDRD is the most authentic Spanish restaurant in GR(in my opinion). I love how carefully thought out the details and ingredients are for each dish. They offer such a nice, upscale dining experience that is just refreshing! We arrived on Wednesday, late afternoon to see if we can snag seats at the bar. We got so lucky because with the convention going on at the hotel, we thought our plans were foiled! We were seated after a short 20 mins wait. Once seated, I had a little pregnancy need...a glass of milk lol. Heartburn was settling in and I WAS NOT going to let that stop me from enjoying this night out. The bartender Justin(super nice guy and knowledgeable about every dish.) said they did not have any. That's fine, I'll down a tums later no biggie. Well, I guess the manger overheard and went down to Wolfgang's to grab me a glass of milk. How nice is that! 5 stars just for that thoughtfulness ! My husband and I have tried a few dishes, we're trying to work our way through the menu. The show stopper for me was the Raya Al Limon. Wow! For you adventurous eaters, this skate wing was cooked perfectly. The lemon butter sauce was creamy and rich but not overpowering. It went well with the giant capers and clams. Everything just paired so nicely. We also tried El Limon as our postre. Delicioso!! Tart and sweet and the merengue was perfection!! A work of art honestly. We will be back soon to get through the rest of the menu and enjoy the views ! read more

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My wife surprised me with dinner at MDRD for my birthday. She was able to get the reservation a little over a week in advance but our dinner was pretty early at 5:45pm. You check in at the hostess stand in the lobby and they radio upstairs to ensure your table is ready. The hostess was very friendly and wished me a Happy Birthday instantly. She only validated half of our parking, which seemed kinda weird. She sent us up shortly after we checked in and we were greeted with the same energy and they asked for our coats. Our table was on the multi-level side of the dining room which offered a great view of downtown and of the rest of the restaurant. Our server was fantastic and took great care of us. He made delicious suggestions and made sure I had a perfect birthday dinner. The food was very good but the presentation was better. We didn't hate anything but it did seem like a couple dishes could have had more flavor. Maybe our expectations were too high because of the word on the street regarding MDRD but it could have been better. Out of everything we had, my favorites were the Garlic Shrimp, Potato's, and Spanish Omelet (authentic names are in the picture captions). The Cotton Candy dessert was our preferred of the two but we wished there was more gelato because that was by far the best part, just like our server told us. Overall, the service is some of the best in town and you can't beat the views. The presentation of every dishes is literally a photo opportunity. As I said above, some dishes were average when we expected everything to be incredible. Definitely a fun option for a special occasion but probably not worth the hassle of getting a reservation so far in advance just for a typical dinner out. read more

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Nice view. The food is art work for sure. The service is extra and beyond. It is just the food toasted normal compared to the expectation of the experience. read more

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In town for work. We were greeted by server Sophie; she was very knowledgeable about the menu. We ordered 2 cocktails: Fria fria and Claremente (pictured). Both were simple with creative touches. We ordered tapas for the night to share everything! We ordered the empanada, pork belly, and the pan con tomato (I would not recommend this dish; it was plain and lacked flavor). But the atmosphere was AMAZING. It was fancy and dark lit with a beautiful view of the city. I would definitely come here again to try the main entrees. read more

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Located inside the Amway Grand. This restaurant is at the top. You walk past Wolfgang pucks restaurant and take the tower elevator on your left to the 27th floor where you are greeted by the hostess stand. We did not have reservations but they were very kind to find us seating. We chose to sit at the becuause it was a lovely view of the river and of watching the world go by through the large clean windows. We had the pleasure to be waited on by Jeremy and Erica. We met a local Grand Rapids resident Dennis, who wad kind enough to join us on our girls night out. We enjoyed muscles, salmon, scallops, wine, and desert. I love that the silverware was gold in color and they switched out our plates, napkins and silverware with every course so that we had clean silverware and napkins to enjoy the next meal with. We had so much fun! The food was brought out and presented in a beautiful display. Even when we didn't know what wine we wanted, we were able to test two different kinds before we bought a bottle. The staff was so fun to be with. The restaurant was clean, well lit and decorated. The restrooms were clean and well stocked. I like that push and pull were noted by the door handle. There was a beautiful Christmas tree to look at while you waited for th elevator. Hands down a very nice place to be. Expensive yes, elegant yes, a must see yes, yes, yes.... read more

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This was a fantastic experience! From the ambiance to modern Spanish fair that was cooked to perfection and presented like in a Michelin star restaurant, which I suspect is their future! The service was outstanding from the host stand who were beyond accommodating to our knowledgeable and friendly waitress who made us feel like royalty. They have a very impressive wine list. Desserts were out of this world! To pot it all off -- the restaurant has an amazing view! read more

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We have been here multiple times and Friday night will be our last. Every time we have been here it is an extreme hassle to sit at the bar to have a drink. We purposely showed up 20min before our reservation to sit at the bar and they do everything possible to prevent you from doing this. You would think they would want you to spend $100 on drinks before sitting down for a really nice, expensive meal. It doesn't make any sense to me. If you want a good restaurant in town go to Scholar or Linear. Both great places and appreciate your business. read more

Our party of seven enjoyed a thrilling evening at MDRD - the kind of night that becomes a core memory and that we'll treasure forever. We basked in our private dining room with incredible views of downtown Grand Rapids. This room equipped us with volume control of the music in our room as well as lighting. It was perfect for the moments we wanted deep conversation, as well as the moments where we partook in twerking and fist pumping the air. We ordered a few menu must-haves, but then we let our incomparable server, Shirley, take the wheel and surprise us with other dishes. We sampled over half of the menu, and each dish was artfully plated and prepared with the most palate pleasing ingredients. Among our favorites were the scallops, salmon, and cucumber salad...but every single plate was just short of being licked clean. We loved our center turn table for sharing and tasting the dishes. There was nothing lazy about this Susan. She was a hardworking Susan with our group. The cocktails and bubbles flowed. The Gin Tonic was a table favorite, as well as the Taza de Melon and Espresso Martinis. Shirley was prompt to keep our glasses (and hearts) full. All of the staff we interacted with were kind, fun, and patient with the force we brought the Chueca private dining room. We really felt lucky to have Shirley guiding our group. By the end of the night, she became part of our chosen family, and was so gracious and armed in making this 40th birthday celebration one we'll never forget. Throughout the celebration, we crafted this story, pieced together one word at a time by each person around the table. It is an eloquent representation of our evening: "Seven friends enjoyed sensational scallops. They also laughed a lot. But Shirley at MDRD caught a sight to behold...because twerking happened. Everyone loved the marrow and patatas. Helicopters didn't descend...yet. Frankly, my cocktail tasted freaking delicious. As we all nibbled from the same delicious friendship bone, Shirley muttered, 'I'm glad you guys feel like you're at home.'" read more

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MDRD is the best place in downtown. Spanish tapas at their finest. Desserts are too pretty to eat, when you do take a bite after the initial ooh aah, they are scrumptious. As far as tapas, lamb chops are amazing, octopus is the best I have ever eaten in the whole world. Yes, the world. Recently we met Terrence-the coolest waiter. He takes good photos too should you need a few for memories. read more

On the top floor of the historic Amway Grand Plaza Hotel along the Grand River in downtown Grand Rapids is a Spanish restaurant that makes the city's "top restaurant' lists. Here's why: 1) Space: There's something about walking through a hotel full of history to get to an elevator that takes you to a restaurant with a view. Once on the top floor, large glass windows give you a front row seat to the river and city skyline. The furniture and design are well laid out and inviting, giving off a classy vibe without being pretentious. 2) Service: From the hostess by the elevator to the team waiting for you on the top floor to the servers, they treat you like family. Staff are friendly without being overbearing. They know and genuinely love the menu, inviting you to experience the best of the restaurant. 3) Drinks: They have an impressive cocktail, wine and beer menu. To start, I ordered the bramble cocktail balancing the flavors well. The server lit the rosemary on the side adding to the experience. After tasting several wines, I landed on the $10 Spanish white wine for my main course. 4) Food: For three of us, we shared three tapas- patatas bravas, croquetas and gambas al ajillo. We each got a main and my scallops came out in a healthy portion. For dessert, we split the strawberry tree and their version of creme brulee. It was all tasty, but the winner was the dessert. The strawberry tree is a work of art and an explosion of flavors. The tapas and main were great too, but the flavors could have been more bold. However, I am visiting from the East Coast where flavors are bold so they could be catering to a Midwestern palate. 5) View: A city skyline and the river. Enough said. Stunning! If you're a foodie and find yourself in Grand Rapids, make a reservation at MDRD. Compared to other Grand Rapids restaurants, it's a little more pricey, but if you're coming from a West or East Coast city like NYC, D.C. or San Francisco, the prices are on par with what you'd expect. read more

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My family dine here for my husband's birthday celebration. First, I chose this restaurant because I thought, what could be more romantic than to have dinner watching the sunset with my man and two boys? Then the reviews and ratings convinced me even more. For a restaurant with paid seating ($100 for a table of four), I had a high expectation on the food taste and flavor. I was disappointed that it wasn't as good as I anticipated it would be. It was mediocre for its price. For a $500'sh meal plus $100 reservation, my tongue should be dancing in joy of the flavor. Olive Garden has better food than MDRD to be honest. The dessert on the other hand was better, presentation was impressive and unique and was about the only food that tasted good besides the empanadas. Our experience was not a complete disappointment because, Jeff our server was really patient, polite and knowledgeable about the food and beverages. If you are looking for a good service, nice ambience, romantic and have a sweet tooth, yes this might be a place for you. However, if you want to have some good flavor in your food, go at your own risk. read more

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The food here is amazing, and the service was so quick and everyone was so kind. The entire restaurant was clean and beautiful, and the view was stunning. read more

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The first thing I want to say is... OMG. Literally, from the moment you get off the elevator, the updates/ renovations that have taken place at this location... just WOW. The aesthetic, the ambiance, the attention to detail were just mind blowing. It is absolutely beautiful! The view from the 27th floor of the Amway has always been amazing, but the new windows and the openness of the new layout have truly made such a difference! It is amazing! Service was absolutely top notch! Not only was our server very knowledgeable and offered great recommendations, he was attentive and very personable. Their menu is not large, but it is a culinary masterpiece! I can't wait to go back and try MORE! Pulpo a la Gallega - this was one of the reasons I wanted to go here so badly! I have seen pictures of this dish online and I NEEDED it! It was SO GOOD. I am obsessed. Absolutely GET THIS. It is a large portion for two people but could easily be shared btw more. Gambas al Ajillo - 6 large, juice, delicious shrimp in the most delicious chili garlic sauce! absolutely get it. Salmon Con Trufa - these were a recommendation from our server and they did not disappoint. 4 puff pastries filled with truffle, honey and crema topped with cold smoked salmon. Decadent! The hot puff pastry with the cold salmon were such a lovely compliment to one another! Groquetas de Champinones - 3 while mushroom croquetas - these were my least favorite tapa but they were still good! The wild mushrooms were very flavorful! El Limon - this dessert is absolutely gorgeous! It is literally in the shape of a whole lemon but it is completely edible.. every single piece of it! Crema Catalana - a lovely take on a creme brulee. The Citrus and cinnamon infused custard was so delicious and so rich! I will be dreaming of this dessert.... I can't say enough about MDRD. I am absolutely blown away by how beautiful this space is and how enticing the menu is. Get on OpenTable and book your reservation NOW! read more

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I'm resistant to place a review on this platform for this establishment because MDRD should be viewed as a food experience. My opinion should not cause anyone to hesitate on ordering whatever you choose to order. We tried several items including the octopus, pork chop, lamb chops, lions mane, and lemon and corn custard desserts. The only issue we had was tough octopus. Our waitress was excellent and provided the service we expect at this level. The view was lovely and the decor was chic and comfortable. We were there for over 2 hours but it went by quickly. The best pork chop I've ever eaten and I make really good ones myself. I will attempt to replicate this dish. We will definitely be back the next time we're in GR. read more

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MDRD is the new restaurant on the 27th floor of the Amway Grand Plaza in the former Cygnus space. My boyfriend and I were excited to check it out after seeing photos on social media. The restaurant is very beautiful with great lighting, an amazing view, and plush gold accents and emerald green jewel tones. The view is amazing as well - it was a bit snowy when we were there but it cleared up towards the end of the night. The menu has a strong Spanish influence and is similar to San Chez, though a bit pricier. Our server Candice was so lovely! It's really nice to experience such great service especially not having dined out for so long. We started with a couple cocktails; the Bramble and the gin and tonic. The gin and tonic is quite large! Both drinks were refreshing and light. We ordered the patatas bravas, salmon con trufa, and the pulpo a la gallega for tapas. The patatas bravas were perfectly fried with delicious aioli. I think they were my favorite of the three! The salmon con trufa was interesting; little rolls of smoked salmon on a little biscuit. They were delicious but I probably wouldn't order it again just because it was a little basic. The pulpo a la gallega had the best presentation! The dehydrated olive was so fun and salty. I wanted the octopus to have a little bit more of a char on it, but it was perfectly cooked and tender. The three tapas had us pretty full but we wanted to share some paella. We ordered the half paella mixta which was a perfect amount to share after the tapas. The chicken in the paella was my favorite! The crispy skin was delicious and gave a nice texture to the dish. If you haven't seen photos of the desserts at MDRD, go check them out! They're beautiful works of art and very whimsical. I'd seen the arbol de caramelo in a few photos and loved it, but when we asked Candice she said she really liked the El Limon. It was definitely a great choice! The lemon was so realistic and yummy with the meyer lemon marmalade inside. You also get some beautiful handmade truffles with your bill - a nice surprise. Overall dining at MDRD was a wonderful experience! I don't think I need to go back again right away, since we tried quite a few items we were interested in. I'd be interested in trying them for brunch if they start offering it, or come back for more tapas. It was pricey and a splurge for us but worth it for the view, amazing service, and great food. read more

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I don't think there's one thing that I can say I liked here. The apps, drinks and main dish were all unsatisfying. Was disappointing because it's so cute. Also, people were wearing pajamas in here like it was TJI Fridays read more

My wife and I have been meaning to get here since they reopened as MDRD. Celebrating her birthday, reservations were quite easy to get. So cool being on the 27th floor, even during a snow storm and just after sunset the view was really cool. Service was top-notch, without being over our shoulders all the time. I liked the slow pace of dinner, they weren't in a rush to turn the table over like so many restaurants seem to be. Cocktails were unique, great selection of Spanish wines, and the food was simply amazing! Topped off the meal with their deconstructed lemon meringue pie - that looked like a lemon! Delish! Such a relaxing night, I never took my phone out once for a photo. As Arnold Schwarzenegger says, "Get to the Chopper! " :) Hi Katy! read more

My sister got engaged at MDRD last night and everyone from the host to the manager did an exceptional job ensuring everything was memorable. Our server (Tanya) took all the anxious requests pre-proposal from our group with ease and made it feel like she cared about the moment as much as we all did. Post-proposal, her menu recommendations were spot on and we let her order for us all. It was such an amazing night because it felt like we were at home with family. Thank you team! read more

Pulpo a La Gallega (octopus) and the Salmón Con Trufa (salmon puffs) were our favorites. Staff and ambiance were exceptional. The views from the 27th floor is beautiful. The decor was simple yet tasteful. We will be back! read more

MDRD - Pulpo a La Gallega (octopus) and Salmón Con Trufa (salmon puffs) - Spanish Near Me - Grand Rapids, Michigan

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The view is amazing! The service is excellent! The food is amazing! The wine is great! The portions are very nice. read more

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This place is fabulous and so fortunate it's in GR. The chef and pastry chef are amazing. This was our 2nd time here. We sat in the upper level and the view was nice where we saw daylight into night with a 5:30 reservation. Our service was very good, and we enjoyed 3 tapas for the first course, and 2 tapas for our 2nd course. The drink menu and drinks are creative and fun. Love the drink glasses and garnishes. While all our food was delicious, the dessert was probably my favorite given the creativeness, ingredients, and taste. The portions, flavors, and plating are amazing. See the pictures as they speak for themselves. A great place for a special occasion. read more

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Fabulous Food Drinks View Staff It is all awesome It is a great place for a birthday or anniversary You will be taken care of read more

Went here for a late valentines date and it is so beautiful! Valet parking was easy and convenient. Food was plated so nicely and taste was better than expected. Service was very attentive and knowledgeable of the menu. Will be returning. read more

MDRD - View - Spanish Near Me - Grand Rapids, Michigan

Came for cocktails. Such a pretentious attitude by hostess, bar staff that we ended up leaving.

I'll start with the positives. The octopus is wonderful! So is the lemon dessert! Usually the scallops are. We've been here 3 times. So we've given it a fair shake. We just think it's way overpriced and the food is just ok. We used to frequent it when it was the Cygnus so, to clarify it's not the expense, it's the value for the money, experience, atmosphere. For instance, the first two times we went we sat by the window free of charge. This time it was an $80 upcharge This particular time we had poor service. My Scallops were undercooked and cold so I did send them back. Everyone else was finished eating by the time I got my food back. When we saw the charge on our banking the waitress had change the amount we gave her for a tip. When my husband called the manager said he would check into it and get back to us. He never did. I'm sure there are plenty of people who love MDRD but we will not be going back. read more