I love this place! It's become my regular haunt on Thursday nights. At this writing I'm 74 years…read moreold and some of the servers are young enough to be my grandchildren! However, they are always so welcoming and friendly with this old man. And they are superb conversationalists. I enjoy dry red wines and this place always has exactly what I like. I highly recommend The Grey Rabbit!

An art installation and a cocktail, sign me up! This was a last minute find on a recent trip and it…read morewas so enjoyable. Local artists are invited o do an exhibition and patrons can peruse and perhaps purchase the art. The staff is friendly and knowledgeable about the art and artist. Great cheese tray and drinks!

Pursuit of Happiness Co is the girl she says she is!…read more The atmosphere is modern, chic, and makes me want to hang around for hours. I was personally impressed mostly by the Spritz menu. The cherry spritz, mama I dream of it still . My only qualm is that I am a stickler for good glassware ~ I would like to see the beverages with a stem. And based on the aesthetic I know the owner could find some classic glassware. We need more places like this in GR, and I need more POH in my LIFE.

My manhattan was perfect without the rye and the charcuterie board was built to please. Everything…read moreshowed up promptly, with a smile. The atmosphere was inviting for conversation and they had a lovely patio to dine alfresco. You could definitely find happiness here.

This was a while ago so I don't remember specifically what my wine tasted like but i'm a sweet wine…read moregirly and I remember not having too many sweet options but that makes sense as wine fans usually tend to lean more towards the more sophisticated pours. I remember hating the little digestive drink that I got but they warned me and I just had to try it bcs it was pretty cheap lol. It was shockingly bitter but i'm glad I tried it especially for the price. I wanna say it was like $3? Overall good vibe and I need to go back when they open the garage door. I'm going back for the vibes and flower bouquets not necessarily for more wine but if you're a wine head you need to come check them out!!

A top tier wine spot! Great selection of natural wines ranging from dry to sweet in both reds and…read morewhites. The staff is super knowledgeable about suggested wines for their customers. With a cute interior with moody lighting it's a great spot for a girls night out or a nightcap with a date. I can't wait to return!

What a great hidden little secret in the back corner of Ada Hotel. It's a wine bar that has…read morecocktails and food! The food is amazing made by Chef Greg, everything from Charcuterie to amazing dishes. I actually like the food in here better than Rix. Tons of wines to choose from at all different price ranges. Come find the Lark! You won't be disappointed!!

Sorry we didn't get a picture of the cheeseburger fried rice before we ate it! It was sooo good.-…read moreeasily Shareable for 3+ people. Though they rotate the menu I hope it never leaves. The staff, bar and kitchen, were so nice and offered great suggestions. Obviously it's a pricier menu but their wine wall has some great selections. Their espresso martini didn't quite make the top ten list but some of their other cocktails impressed us. Be sure to check out their brunch events and wine dinners -live music and curated menus await.

I tried this restaurant out with a friend for lunch on a Saturday one weekend and it was great!…read moreThis is the perfect spot for a friend date, real date, etc etc! The service was a tiny bit slow but we were not in a time crunch so it wasn't really a big deal. I had a glass of wine and my friend and I split an appetizer, a charcuterie board, and the Parisian sandwich. Their menu is seasonal but I think the sandwiches stay pretty consistently. Everything was really good and high quality. I especially loved the sandwich. Truly similar to the same sandwiches you can get everywhere in Paris. The charcuterie board was yummy with unique choices! Everything paired pretty well. I would definitely come back here to try more menu options and wine :)

I've been so excited for Sav Sav by Squibb to open in the former Aperitivo space in the Downtown…read moreMarket. I'm a big Squibb fan and it's great to see them utilizing this space to serve drinks, coffee, and small plates, as well as cheese to go and other fun items for sale in their market. It's a one stop shop for a perfect picnic! Nate and I stopped by on their first day open and ordered the Parisian, heirloom tomato and burrata, and the mini charcuterie board. If you liked Aperitivo, you'll love Sav Sav. Everything we ate was delicious, but we both loved the tomato and burrata small plate the most. It was bursting with flavor and was nicely balanced between savory and sweet. I also really loved the Parisian and want to try the other sandwich options. I'm excited to see how their concept evolves! The little market area is super cute and they have lots of tinned fish, cookbooks, wine, snacks, and more. This will be a go-to spot for me in the Downtown Market.

This was my first time stopping in here. I've heard great things about their cheese and wine…read moreselection, and had been wanting to try their coffee, too! I ordered a specialty seasonal latte - rose cardamom cinnamon, hot, with oat milk. I'm not sure if it comes with 1 or 2 shots of espresso and I forgot to ask. It was really nice! I liked that it wasn't too sweet; it was fairly fragrant, too. The owner was sweet and the interior is fairly specious, and very clean. It seems like a nice place to get work done. There's a small menu for food options (toasts, a few sandwiches, etc). My drink came out to be $7.69 total.

Squibb is a very cute local coffeeshop and wine bar. I've only really come to Squibb for the matcha…read moreduring the day but it's been quite nice! It's right around a ton of other shops, restaurants, and things to do so it's a great spot to stop on a walk or on a day out. My run club Lyon Street Run club recently met here and it's been great. The wall art is really nice and the staff is incredibly friendly. There is not a TON of seating, making it more intimate, but also makes it great for a quick to-go drink from a local business.

Friendly staff, Excellent menu, downtown atmosphere, love their brunch! I loved the Duck Confit…read morehash!

Dinner was so good we came back for brunch the next morning. We shared 3 of the "Smaller Plates":…read moresalmon ceviche (5/5): great balance and flavor; rabbit terrine (4/5): pork sausage, couldn't really taste the rabbit. Mild summer peppers (5/5) were hand-picked from the farmer's market, and I was warned that a hot one might have slipped by (I said: I sure hope so!) and one did. Was grateful for the bread from the rabbit terrine, which is their house-baked sourdough. Full bar but not many beers, mostly lagers. One IPA which was a hazy from Ann Arbor and was great though. For brunch the next day we split the Chicken Katsu Hash (5/5) and added 2 more eggs. If we weren't traveling I'd have bought a pint of the house-made serrano-based hot sauce. Great service both times we went, and we were offered free coffee to go in all-compostable containers.

We're Wine Club members at Cooper's Hawk because we like being those people who show up with a…read morebottle of wine. It makes us feel completely grown-up!!!! We come here pretty often, but somehow this is my first review. This time, we thought we were just stopping by for a wine tasting. Instead, we ended up staying for appetizers and dessert. The peach cake was delicious, and I even tried the calamari--one of my husband's favorites and definitely not something I usually order. A simple wine tasting turned into a very nice little date night. That seems to happen to us at Cooper's Hawk.

What a gorgeous place the wine tasting area the bar and the restaurant beautiful…read more We went for brunch on Sunday and it was wonderful They have a small brunch menu and their regular menu My friend got a free brunch with points from the wine club I ordered the lunch size soy glazed salmon with wasabi mashed potatoes and asian slaw My sister ordered the blackened mahi mahi sandwich They also had 5 dollar sangrias bellinis and mimosas Wow Our server Rachel was a delight So sweet and funny She made it a fantastic experience

MDRD did not disappoint. We shared a little of everything and every plate was a hit. Brandon took…read moregreat care of us attentive without hovering, and happy to walk us through the menu. The riverside view makes it, especially as the light shifts over the water. And the desserts are genuinely creative, not an afterthought like so many places. We'll absolutely be back

Having a good time together on the 27th floor at the Amway Plaza Hotel in Grand Rapids. Caroline…read moreand her husband came from Arizona for the Board Meeting in Michigan. Meeting new people is always fun! Amway Grand Plaza Hotel and Madrid Tapas Bar had beautiful views and great ambiance. We had ceviche, octopus, pork belly and sangria together!

Stumbled upon this little speakeasy inside of a pizza place downtown. We almost walked past it but…read moresomeone directed us towards it. When you step inside it's dark, quaint and has a sexy vibe to it. Very limited seating with a small bar and back room that's beautifully decorated. We both got "my girl" and that drink was delightful and refreshing. Noise level was moderate but we could still talk. Had a nice time with my bff but I could see it being a great first date spot!

We were visiting friends and they heard this place was cute but hard to get into. We took a chance…read moreand luck was on our side. It was a Saturday around 9p and we got the last table. **Reservations are recommended** the space is very small and intimate with only 4 tables. We met the bartender who curated the menu. Each cocktail was designed with intention and he took a lot of pride in them. Would definitely go back! Granda sue was our fav!