I stumbled upon this restaurant on Google last night and decided to come and try it for lunch…read moretoday. The market/restaurant itself isn't super big but they have a nice selection of seafood items for sale, both fresh and frozen. There are about 4 tables to sit down at. I ordered the lobster roll and the truffle fries. I forgot to ask for the lobster roll Connecticut style (which I usually prefer) when I ordered so the sandwich had cold lobster with a mayo type sauce on it as well as tomatoes, pickles, and lettuce and it was delicious! It tasted fresh and came with a good portion size. The truffle fries were also good and not too salty. The food was served pretty quickly as well. I will definitely be coming back here to try more of the menu!

Stopped in for some fresh fish and was very disappointed to see most was sourced from Vietnam which…read moreis notorious for mislabeling as well as having contaminated product . Young man at counter was not very knowledgeable. Not an enticing experience.

Loved this spot! We were out killing time and I wanted some food! We stopped here because I…read moreabsolutely adore sea food! This place was beautiful. When we walked in we actually inquired about a dress code because we felt under dressed. And neither of us are really ever under dressed. There wasn't one so we took a seat the bar. This place is huge and beautiful. There is a gorgeous patio area and bar stools outside lining the indoor bar with garage doors that were open. I love an open air bar in the summer. It makes it feel so.... Summery. Our bartender was wonderful! Super helpful and accommodating. We spilt the lobster rolls because there were two of them and I never eat all of my food anyway. They split them up and gave us two plates with separate fries etc. The presentation was great. The food was delicious! I was working while we were there and needed to get on a few meetings so we ended up hanging out for about two hours. They were so good to us. Most definitely will be back!

This restaurant was right across the street from our hotel and we hadn't made reservations but we…read morewere able to sit at a high top table in the bar area. The prices are high, but not as high as Ruth's Chris across the street and I actually liked the food better. I got the Lump Crab cake dinner and it is amazing! It comes with 2 crab cakes, mashed potatoes and green beans. I took leftovers and had a great snack later. My friend got the fish and chips and said it was delicious and he had leftovers too because it was a big portion. The service was great and food was phenomenal!

Incredible! Make the reservation 30 days out so you can enjoy Gingins!! Everything is always…read moretop-tier!! The Limoncello spritz was surprisingly very good!! The Parker rolls may seem 'regular' but they do rolls WELL! They are soft with a slightly hard top (in a good way) with a fluffy and whipped butter. The burger is classic and do NOT skip the added fries! The steak was also delicious, although I am not a steak connoisseur so I think it was similarly good as the hanger steak from a previous experience. The ambiance is romantic and laid back with dim lights and impeccable service!

I came to Gin Gin's thinking it was just a bar, but it was absolutely not…read more I got a seat on the patio, and it was absolutely beautiful. The atmosphere was so relaxing and made the whole experience even better. My server was the sweetest and recommended the Limoncello Spritz, which ended up being light, crisp, and super refreshing. For my entrée, I ordered the Mafaldine. The pasta was fresh, the steak was cooked perfectly, and everything was seasoned so well. It was a very satisfying meal. Between the beautiful outdoor seating, incredible service, and amazing food, Gin Gin's is easily one of the restaurants I'll be visiting again whenever I'm in Grand Rapids.

Great dinner. Brooke and Noah rocked. Minus one star because $100+ per crab leg was stupid.read more

Leo's has exceptionally tasty seafood, friendly and professional service, and a great ambiance that…read moremakes for a very special occasion destination. I went as a party of 8, including 2 young kids. Each of us had a great time. My daughter loved the seafood cake duet, one was lobster-shrimp and the other was crab. I had the swordfish oscar, which was rich and delicious. Highly recommend Leo's to all seafood lovers within a drive of Grand Rapids. A great dining experience to mark a special occasion.

After hiking, we went to a food hall so that everyone could order whatever they wanted. A few of us…read morestopped at Fish Lads. They had great customer service, lots of options, and the food is good. They have parking across the street in a paid lot. Check them out.

It's been a minute since I had food from fish lads and it is just as good still as a I remember!…read moreThey have great options at what I feel is good pricing for seafood. They have some seating right at their counter but most people probably take their food and head elsewhere to eat. The guy taking our order at the cash register seemed pretty grumpy to be there but it was the end of the day and he was probably ready to get out of there so honestly I get it haha. Oyster poboy was really good and I would like to try more of their fried seafood sandwiches in the future. Still on my list to try the cioppino someday as well.

A take out restaurant that needs an easier to read menu. The atmosphere is a little plain. An older…read morebuilding with an open room with an ordering counter and a chalk menu above it and an open kitchen behind it. I ordered a Wing Ding Combo ($15-ish). I got something like 8 wings. The bad news was they were small. The worse news they were the best Chicken I've had in Grand Rapids. They have something call crack spice on it and it is definitely crack and it is addicting. The chicken was absolutely perfectly fryed. I could have eaten a lot more than the wings I had. The batter itself is very tasty too. The spice goes perfectly with their fries too. There's nothing special about the fries themselves but add the crack and they are crack. Lastly I had their blue Koolaid and it was delicious too. The service was a little weird. The cook kept answering my questions from back in the kitchen, but she spoke softly and I could barely hear her. Apparently the cashier overcharged me and they offered to refund that, so they are honest. Everyone was friendly though. It takes about 20 minutes to cook, so beware. Overall a little strange but the food is definitely worth a 5 star review. Would I return? Absolutely.

So we placed an order on Door Dash. It was supposed to be ready a half hour ago. We are still…read morewaiting. No hurry on their end. Plus no bathroom so we will have to go somewhere else to get a bathroom break. Do not recommend and I have no idea what the food situation is. Seems one person in the kitchen and nobody is in the front. I'm not gonna lie. I'm not impressed with this place at all.

What a delicious surprise this was! Our neighborhood hosted Cousins Food Truck recently and I'm so…read moreglad I tried it. At first I had some sticker shock on a food truck, but my husband had his heart set on lobster so we went for it. I had the garlic lobster roll, clam chowder, and some tater tots. I'd normally never rank a take-out situation, but this meal was delicious and I have to tell you....TRY IT! The garlic lobster roll was worth every penny. Tots were 'eh' but tater tots are something better when they are crispy hot and fresh. By the time we got home to eat, the tots were sticking to the paper and were just luke warm. We still ate them and they were good. Soup I warmed up because the trip home did the temperature no favors through no fault of Cousins, but only because Michigan winters are basically an ice box. Thanks for the delish food, Cousins! I would order again!

I've heard of this food truck before, and it happened to be at the Tanger Outlets when I was there…read moreon a Sunday! I ordered a Connecticut style lobster roll ($24) and the lobster tots ($20). There were some pretty big claws in the lobster roll, but the roll itself was still pretty small. I think it needed a little more butter too. But the lobster meat was good pretty well. The lobster tots were OK - definitely overpriced by about $3-5. The shreds of lobster were very small; I may have preferred if it was a lobster truffle/cheese type of flavor instead, but that's just me. I was really glad I got to try this food truck though, and it still hit the spot for a lobster roll. The service was efficient and quick, too!

Another social media win! I'd seen Da Boils on Facebook and was trying to catch them at a pop-up…read moresince they don't have a physical restaurant location. They were at the BIPOC Night Market at Fulton Street Farmers Market so I decided to try the Low Tide boil, with 1/2 pound snow crab and 1/2 pound shrimp. Also included were some potatoes and two chunks of corn on the cob - you can also add sausage, egg, and more potatoes or corn. I haven't been to any of the seafood boil restaurants in town yet but I think Da Boils' prices are pretty similar. The Low Tide was $34.99 and they dropped it in fresh after I ordered. It took about 10-15 minutes but it was worth the wait. The shrimp were perfectly cooked and easy to peel, and the seasoning was definitely on point and I loved the flavor. I didn't think it was too super salty and the medium level spice wasn't really spicy, I might go up a level next time. The crab was easy to get out of the shell. It's definitely messy and you don't get the bibs or gloves you might get at a sit down spot, but I didn't really care. You just have to go with it and know you'll be messy! I loved this boil and would definitely order from Da Boils again. I've seen them post other items like lobster mac and cheese, which I'd love to try. They also do catering which would make for a great party!

This is a delightful restaurant with great food, great service and great ambiance. Their thoughtful…read morefarm to table menu was outstanding. I'm sad I was only in town for one night because I was forced to pick just one item. I decided on the Short Rib Ragu Gnocchi. It was a good choice, but everybody's meals looked great. We had 8 at a table and our server did an excellent job engaging with everyone, getting our drinks out in a timely manner and serving us all at the same time. I tried someone else's Salmon and it was delicious also. 2 people got the hanger steak and gave it 5 stars. The prices were reasonable given the quality, freshness and presentation of our dinners. We got there just before happy hour ended and our server was nice enough to clue us in and we got a few appetizers and drinks before the prices went up. Definitely go if you get a chance. I'll be back if I find myself in GR's again.

TerraGR: Some Great Dishes, But Overall a Major Disappointment…read more We drove about two hours to see a show and had pretty high expectations after seeing all the glowing reviews. Unfortunately, TerraGR didn't come close to living up to them. The Focaccia ($8) was probably the best thing we had all night. It came highly recommended in previous reviews, and I can see why. The pesto, 'nduja butter, and truffle pecorino worked really well together. At $8, it's a great value and an easy recommendation. Definitely a must-have. The Arancini ($15) were probably our second favorite. Very tasty, with a great gooey cheese center. The Calabrian chili oil, fried basil, hot honey, lemon zest, and ricotta salata all worked well together. Definitely recommend. The Pesto Casarecce ($25) was a completely different story. We honestly questioned the concept of this dish. The combination of pesto cream, fennel sausage, peas, garlic breadcrumbs, and Parmesan was just baffling to us. We ate maybe half of the dish and simply didn't want any more. The Scallops ($34) were disappointing as well. I skipped the jalapeño, and while the scallops themselves were cooked very well, the roasted corn, poblano, and chorizo mixture was cold. That was just a strange combination and really took away from the dish. I think it would be significantly better if that component were served warm. I did bite into several pieces of rock-hard chunks of something in the dish. My guess is chorizo which was extremely off-putting. The scallops were also a little too salty. At $34, the price felt excessive for what was served. The Short Rib Gnocchi ($28) was actually very good. The short rib ragu, potato gnocchi, and truffle pecorino worked really well together. Would recommend. The Brix soda was another head-scratcher. Just why? We didn't enjoy it at all. I understand it's local but just no. And then there was the Spiced Cranberry Martini. Unless you like unusual, heavy spice flavors that remind you of Jägermeister, do not order this. It was by far the worst martini I've ever had. I even mentioned to our waitress that I thought it was awful, and there was zero response. Service itself was fine. We were seated immediately, and the food came out promptly and at good temperatures. Our waitress wasn't particularly memorable, though, and I would have expected at least some acknowledgment when I mentioned how bad the cocktail was. The parking situation was also an absolute nightmare, which didn't exactly get the evening off to a great start. Overall, the appetizers were head and shoulders above the mains. The focaccia and arancini were genuinely excellent, and the short rib gnocchi was good. But we would not order the scallops or Pesto Casarecce again. Sadly, we were very disappointed with the overall experience. We came in with high expectations because of the near-perfect reviews, drove two hours for the evening, and ultimately felt that TerraGR was very overrated. There were definitely some good dishes, but the overall experience simply didn't live up to the hype. We did get to sit outside which was great.

This place is THE best spot for fresh oysters. No where else compares…read more Monday's is where it's at. Stop by for some live jazz, half off wine, $5 apps (during happy hour) and $2 fresh shucked oysters with all the fixin's. Staff is always friendly and helpful. Music was excellent and the deviled eggs are the best I've ever had. Do yourself a favor and give this establishment a try on a Monday- you won't regret it.

A decent spot for a southern craving. Some of the things were pretty good, like Mac &cheese and the…read morefish and calamari. Everything else was just okay. Service was great and drinks were delicious. Complementary hush puppies served at the start but again, they were just okay. A nicely located restaurant but menu and food leaves you wanting IMO.