Let's talk about wine, baby!…read more Since an early age I've considered myself a wine snob. While my friends were still drinking sweet Moscatos I was drinking Cabs. Naturally, I have always been on the hunt for a local spot to satisfy my incessant need for a glass of wine in a moody bar. House of wine offers an insane collection of gorgeous hand selected wines, their staff is knowledgeable and I never ever leave empty handed thanks to the wine shop next door. My best friend and I popped in for happy hour, with house wine being $6 and the lucious savory crab dip (only $5 for happy hour - crazyyyy). I was absolutely satisfied. Be sure to check this place out for happy hour or Thursday night martinis. But personally, I will be back for a date night. It's always a blast to select cheeses for a charcuterie board...and honestly you might as well just share a bottle!

Went to House of Wine with a friend for the first time and it was such a great time! It wasn't…read moresuper busy on a Friday night which was nice. The staff were super friendly and helpful! We both ordered a flight of wine and a few appetizers (tomato bruschetta and garlic feta). Both the apps and the wine were delicious! I also really like that if you like any of the wines in your flight, you're able to buy a glass or a bottle of it in shop. I'll definitely have to come back to try their other flights and charcuterie boards!

Made afternoon reservations as I wasn't sure how busy it would be during Art Prize. At 4 p.m., it…read moredefinitely wasn't. The space was beautifully and intentionally decorated. The wine was delicious, including a selection of 0% for my friend. We had a lovely time and truly enjoyed the food, service, and vibe. The brussels are 5star quality. Don't miss out on them. Will definitely have to come back at night for a performance!

Really unique spot in GR! Great place for a date (which is exactly what we did). They've got live…read morejazz music going, plenty of wine options and some lite bites to go along. Honestly this was such a fun night out. I would recommend being picky about the table you want, the way this place is laid out makes certain tables much more desirable for watching the musicians. If you just want to listen and don't care about watching then it probably doesn't matter but if you want to view then you'll want to be on the far side of the entry. The bar sits in the middle of the place so it can block your view! Other than that, you're in for a GREAT night out and some fantastic music.

Great lounge style restaurant. Quality lunch or dinner spot highly recommend. Great service as wellread more

This did not hit for us. With the caveat that we sat at the bar and had apps…read more 1. We got the meatballs and the calamari, both were a bit chewy but the sauces were good 2. the vibe was very quiet and a bit boring 3. The staff also seemed bored. 4. The drinks were good. Glass of wine and old fashion. Overall sees like things could be better

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!!!

Nice spot in the Grand Rapids market. Checked out the Christmas market. Ended up getting a…read morecharcuterie plate & splitting a bottle of wine.

4 stars (and not 5) because of a very rude server behind the bar who was very clearly trying to get…read moreus to leave so they could close. Which is disappointing because the server we had was wonderful. We dined her on a Monday night starting at 5:45p. The website still lists their hours as being opened until 8p, but the server shared with us that they recently changed their hours to closing at 7p. Had we known this, we would have gone some place else for happy hour/dinner together. We all order wine and their large cheese board and then all ordered sandwiches... which didn't come until quarter to 7p... so 15 mins to eat our meal? That's not enough time. They did also give us last call at 7p and that is why we hung out a bit longer. Closing in on 7:30p (still 30 mins before their website lists their hours ending) the male server (younger gentleman) loudly yells over the bar towards the now closed market to NO ONE, "Thanks for coming ladies, have a great night!!' in what we think was a solid effort to jolt us into 'also' leaving along with these pretend ladies who he just said goodbye to. Anywho, we had already paid our bill at that point and took the hit and left wine in glasses that weren't finished yet and food behind as well. Our experience would have been much different/positive had our server come over and politely asked us to relocate and thanked us for coming in.

I just made reservations for someone this Friday that I needed help with and was helped by Sarah…read more She was very helpful and made me feel at ease that things would go smoothly (I am from out of town). I have eaten at this restaurant in the past while visiting Grand Rapids and the food was wonderful and the service is also A+. Thank you Sarah

The atmosphere here is very welcoming. It's hard to place a finger on the exact style, but it's…read moreupscale and well lit. It felt a little retro upscale too. I ordered the Spicy Pork Meatballs ($16) as an appetizer. They were excellent. Not mind blowing unique, but done to a high standard. I came for the Beef Brisket Bourguignon ($36). I had heard they had a real good pot roast. Well it wasn't just really good. It was spectacular! Probably the best I've had. So tender and flavorful. The sauce with it is excellent and perfectly emphasizes the beef. The potatoes and veggies with it are all perfectly cooked also. I finished with their Chocolate Tart ($13). It was fantastic! It is chocolate to the nines. However it doesn't cross the line of being too much. The chocolate is extremely high quality and super tasty. The service was fantastic. It was super friendly and knowledgeable. Attentive without being too much. Shout out to Harrison, he was awesome. Overall one of the easiest 5 star reviews I've ever done. They are now in my top 5 places in Grand Rapids. Would I return? Lol, duh!

Holy sh*t. It would…read moretake me the length of the book of Genesis to properly describe the transcendent experience I had while dining - no: truly living - at Reserve. I've had some crazy meals in Grand Rapids, but this establishment has to take the cake. Their menu seems to rotate pretty frequently so I won't delve too deep into the specifics of my three course meal, but let me tell you that it blew me away. Flavors, textures and aromas so complex, so perfectly balanced, SO delicious that my eyes were rolling in the back of my head with every bite. Everything is sourced as locally and as sustainably as possible, and by god it comes through in the dishes that, frankly, belong in a museum. A proper meal combined with a proper friend at Reserve is sure to cure ANY blight you may have come upon (except financial hardship, this place is not cheap). Treat yourself and/or others to this exquisite experience if you are able and willing.

Several of us had a lovely dinner at Reserve recently, although I felt it was not quite as good as…read morethe last time I ate here. I remember feeling really 'wowed', but not this time. Very pretty & stylish dining room. Portions are generally smaller & meals are pricey. Our server seemed to disappear for awhile. Not collecting drink orders for quite awhile. I had the scallops, which were good but not AMAZING. A friend had the beef, & she really enjoyed it. I didn't understand them being all spread out around the edges of the plate, like numbers on a clock. Seemed like they got cold fast. The other friend had the entree size pasta of the gnocchi, which looked great & she really enjoyed.

We came to Grand Rapids to see our daughter at GVSU, and we hadn't been here in a few years so we…read morestopped in for dinner and it didn't disappoint. It's very dimly lit, but I could still read the menu without any trouble. We were seated at a high top table next to the wine fridge. It was very pleasant, not loud at all. We were able to have a nice conversation without shouting! We each started out with a bowl of squash bisque. It was smooth and delicious. You must try it! For our mains, I ordered the mushroom risotto with filet and my wife the salmon. Both were excellent. The risotto was creamy with a lot butternut squash and oddly enough, not many mushrooms. But it was absolutely amazing. I added a piece of filet that was tender and flavorful. It complemented the dish beautifully. The salmon was as very good. The butter on top was simply amazing! We drank too much during the tailgate earlier, so we stuck to water. However, there a few flaming drinks leaving the bar that looked amazing! Divani is a great restaurant. Lovely ambiance and great food. Perfect spot for a date night. You won't be disappointed.

For overall food, I would give it 3.5 stars. Drinks 4 stars…read moreAmbience 3 stars Service 3.5 stars Overall - 3.5 My husband made a reservation via open table and had to put down his cc for a $70 charge if we didn't show. That was the first impression of the place. We got there for a reservation and were seated at a high top 2 seater. We asked if we could get a regular table seeing a couple tables open. After the hostess checked, she did seat us to a regular table. Thank goodness as it was much more comfortable for the date night we were hoping, plus the place has a nice ambience where you wouldn't expect the place to have high top tables. Drinks were good, and there was fun theatrics with the Smokey fashioned my husband ordered. We ordered the charcuterie plate that was pretty good. The prosciutto that was presented tasted more like a thinly sliced ham, but the cheese and other items were tasty. We order the hamburger that was average according to my husband. I ordered the duck 3 ways and I'd say the duck confit and duck legs were the star of the dish along with the sauce. The duck breast did not have crispy skin, and I think could have been prepared a bit longer. The espresso machine wasn't working, so order a French press coffee instead that was good. This place was ok, not bad at all but not noteworthy. I would come here again if others planned it, but I think there are other places I would look to first.

We went out for Valentine's Day dinner with my wife and daughter - and it was absolutely phenomenal…read moreas always. A peaceful ambiance with some fun energetic music was just the right atmosphere for us. And our server Brett is simply the best. Attentive, friendly, and hilarious. We always know we are in for a good night when he's taking care of us. The drinks were delightful. We had NA sangria, red wine sangria, and a London fog for our drinks and they were delicious. The London Fog even had a fresh sprig of lavender to brighten it up. The food was a hit. We enjoyed lots of dishing including delicious empanadas, flavorful patatas bravas, the special with wagyu steak, and more! It was a memorable experience and we look forward to returning for more to come!

This was my first time at San Chez, and it definitely won't be the last!…read more I did some research beforehand of the menu and what to expect, but the server was great at explaining how everything worked! Besides a few menu items, everything is a tapa (little bites) and served family style. We put in everything all at once, and it came out as it was ready. It was all 10/10 and honestly very filling! I was nervous about the portions, but for 2 people, 3 tapas was perfect! The parking is a bit harder though. There is street parking and a few ramps around, but no dedicated lot. The entrance is also inside a shared door which is a bit confusing. There were enough labels to figure it out easily though. Comfy atmosphere, cute decor, and great food!

I had one of the best meals I can remember at MDRD. First, the restaurant has a beautiful view of…read morethe river. I was with a large group, so I got to sample a number of tapas, which were ordered for the table. I loved the Iberico Pork Belly, and the Wild Boar Empanadas. I thought the Croquetas and the Patatas Bravos were good, though there are other things I'd order in the future. I thought the Ceviche Mixta was ok, though I'm not usually a fan of ceviche, and this was better than most. My least favorite was the Pulpo a la Gallega. While the octopus was tender, it had an unpleasant fishy flavor. I got the Chuletas de Cordero for a main course, and was so happy with the dish. The lamb chops were cooked perfectly and seasoned well. I really liked the chickpea topping. My only quibble was the dried apple slices added nothing to the dish. They had an unpleasant chewy texture, little flavor, and didn't add to the aesthetics. I would order this again in a heartbeat. I ordered the Árbol de Frambuesa, and it was an amazing dessert. The chocolate souffle was thicker and creamier than I expected, but it was so delicious! I don't want to ruin the surpise of this dish by describing how it looked. I would also order this again.

Truly one of the most remarkable dining experiences in Grand Rapids! Service was top-notch,…read moreambiance was upscale yet comfortable, and food was nothing short of incredible. Authentic Spanish cuisine with an American flair - every dish was spectacularly balanced. The croquetas were pillowy and crispy and rich. The oxtail stuffed morels were an explosion of decadent umami. The gambas (shrimp) were soaked in Spanish olive oil, confit garlic, and a metric ton of saffron (these were the star of the show in terms of both flavor and value). And the patatas bravas? Who doesn't love some thick cut fried potatoes. For the main dish, the scallops were DIVINE. Not joking, the best scallops I've ever had in my life - which was a relief considering they were $55 for THREE of them boys. Yes it's pricey, but frankly it's well worth it. The quality of service, food and environment that MDRD has articulately crafted is a special experience and should be treated as such. My ONLY gripe is the fact that they didn't have their Spanish Tortilla on the menu - that's like a burger chain not having French fries. Would highly recommend, especially if you've got a taste for Spanish food!