We went out for Valentine's Day dinner with my wife and daughter - and it was absolutely phenomenal as 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! read more

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We made our reservation for a group of six as we were meeting clients and they suggested to try this location. It's a beautiful building with lots of wood and decor that makes you feel like you've traveled somewhere far away from Grand Rapids for a tapas adventure. We were seated promptly, and our server was attentive, although I do believe overloaded with tables. It was surprisingly busy for a Wednesday night they said, and we had to ask for several things a couple of times. This isn't a big deal as we all understand being busy. It almost seems like we tried the whole menu, but some of the standouts were the charcuterie (jamon y queso), the empanadas, and the goat cheese (queso con herbias). The patatas bravas were a big hit with our group. Our least favorite dishes were the carne paella and the albondigas. We did not try any of the seafood options, but some were very intriguing. We had a non seafood lover at the table. All of our drinks were delicious, aside from a couple of mistakes with getting the wrong ones. Overall, it was a great visit and I would return if in the area. read more

This was my first time at San Chez, and it definitely won't be the last! 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! read more

San Chez Bistro - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Grand Rapids, Michigan

My daughter graduated from GVSU and when we asked where she wanted to go after graduation, without hesitation, she said San Chez! We made reservations because San Chez is always busy. We started out with a pitcher of sangria to enjoy while we browsed the menu. We decided on the onion and potato empanada, calamari and the chicken and chorizo for starters. We then split the seafood paella and the chicken paella between the 5 of us. All dishes were excellent! This is the first time having paella at San Chez and it did not disappoint. The shrimp and langustine were cooked perfectly and they worked perfectly with the traditional Spanish flavors in the paella. We rounded out the meal with tres leches and flan. A wonderful meal and the perfect place to celebrate graduation! read more

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This is to go-to special occasion spot for me and my wife. Birthdays, anniversaries, or a weekend brunch. It's a unique spot that's unlike anywhere in Grand Rapids in my opinion. Parking is a lot behind the building if there are spots. Tapas experience is incredible. If the menu looks overwhelming, it's because it is. Here's what we like to order every time we go there in case anyone wants any inspiration. The portions are smaller and meant to split so if you like something, get two. Prices are definitely higher for these smaller plates so it might feel daunting to get two which is why we like to save it for special occasions or try to hit it during happy hour. - queso con hierbas - extra bread if you like carbs - croquetas - we get two of these when it's happy hour - empanadas - any filling is solid - patatas bravas - consistency has changed lately. ask for the two sauces on the side instead of on the patatas) - vieriras y tocino - it's michelin star dining experience without the actual star. ever had scallops, pork belly, and blueberry chutney? yup. - bistec con pimienta - get 2 of these. portions are small Other than that, they do advertise their paella. Either no one has made a good paella in Grand Rapids or I just don't like paella. Here and MDRD are both kind of middle of the road in terms of paella. Brunch and breakfast here is also great. Don't get anything else except for the Breakfast Empañadas and DO NOT skimp on the gravy. I honestly don't know why they charge $2.25 for it. Kind of ruins of the meal if you don't have the gravy. My two cents. read more

San Chez Bistro - Breakfast empanadas - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Grand Rapids, Michigan

Not much makes me say "this food is amazing ", but everything we tried at San Chez was incredible! Highly recommend and no fine dining prices. read more

We had Mother's Day at San Chez. The service was terrible!! One in our party never received his french toasts. We'd ask the server and she would just say "I'm looking for it". The server never checked on our drinks, etc. so very disappointing. I don't think we'll be back. read more

Perfect brunch & dinner spot! The food here is incredible! Everything we've had on the menu is delicious. If you're looking to ordering the paella, order that once you get to your table. Since it does take awhile to come out. Favorite tapas (small plates to share) Croquetas Empanadas Gamba's Al Ajillo (sautéed shrimp in garlic and olive oil) Vierias Y Tocino (seared scallops & pork belly) read more

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Solid 5 stars! Food is super delicious. We ordered several tapas. We love the artichokes, empanadas and broccoli the most. Sangria was pretty tasty too. Lane took care of us. He was super friendly, professional, and attentive. Solid 5 for lane as well. place is pretty spacious. We had a booth by the window. Garage parking. Highly recommend this place. read more

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First time trying San Chez for breakfast! We've been here for dinner several times before. They had a smaller menu, but lots of great options including some of their signature dishes from their dinner menu. The patatas bravas and croquetas were our favorite! read more

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I loved San Chez. It's a nice restaurant located downtown with great staff and even better food. read more

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After all these years, San Chez is still by far the best restaurant in Grand Rapids! The tapas are something dreams are made of! The shrimp are second to none. The service is impeccable! And the ambiance is festive and fun. I absolutely love it here! read more

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I came here on a whim because I was hungry, I've been up since 4am, and was in desperate need of caffeine. When I arrived, I didn't follow their directions on the door, it said go to the door in the left. User error. I was quickly greeted by a gentleman who said I could have a seat anywhere. My server brought me a water and a few menus. They had brunch available and tapas. After looking over the menu, I opted to get a iced oat milk, patatas bravas, and croquetas. The iced latte was strong and delicious. Def what I needed! The patatas bravas came out hot. I loved the flavoring on them and the sauce. The star of the show were the croquetas!! They had a sweet ending to them, but were crisp on the outside, soft and delicate in the inside and the sauce was wonderful. All in all, I would come back. read more

we had such a good time at san chez. the service was great, the food was flavorful, and the space was lively. we were seated upstairs overlooking the dining room and bar which felt cozy and intimate. we started off strong with delicious drinks. the mykota was the perfect balance of sour and sweet. the la mentirita was an upgrade of your classic rum and coke. both of these drinks contain brix soda which is a grand rapids brand made with cane sugar. we came to try the vegan challenge menu but ended up ordering a few items off of the regular menu as well. upon our arrival, we were informed they were out of the shrimp and grits. this was the dish that we were most excited to try but our server was so helpful and knowledgeable of what was vegan from the regular menu. we ordered the tempeh al chilindron (vegan challenge special), the patatas brava without aioli, the broccoli con romesco, the champinones, and the tarta de pina for dessert. the tempeh was served over the best hummus and salsa verde i've ever had. it was so flavorful and truly the star of the meal. the patatas braves were seasoned well and the champinones (mushrooms) were the perfect meaty texture. i would probably skip the broccoli con romesco next time. it just didn't have the wow factor for me that the other dishes did. the night ended perfectly with the tarta de pina. when we saw there was a vegan dessert we were excited. when we read that it was warm pineapple cake, caramel, coconut cherry rum ice cream, and grilled pineapple, we were ecstatic. it was warm, gooey, and the perfect amount of sweet. we'll be back for the shrimp and grits and one day the paella. read more

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Came here for brunch recently and everything was perfect! Our server was so friendly and attentive. Love the press pot option for the table. My friend very much enjoyed his bloody mary and the customizable spice level. I ordered the breakfast wrap which is enough for 2 breakfasts and so tasty! We also tried the empanadas tapas and croquetas tapas. The croquetas were out of this world and I'll definitely be back for those alone!! read more

San Chez Bistro - Croquetas tapas - a MUST try!! Potato & smoked cheddar croquettes, garlic aioli, arbol honey - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Grand Rapids, Michigan

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The server gave us great recommendations for charcuterie pairing. And their kalamata olive dirty martini was amazing! read more

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This place is pretty good and has a nice vibe to it (I think it is very pretty at night), but I don't know if I'd say this is my favorite tapas place! Nevertheless, the service was quick and very friendly. Still a good place to try if you haven't gotten around to yet. BUT if you are to try this place, go during Happy Hour! The dishes are quite reasonable for the prices they offer. We got three tapas dishes: Medjooles Rellenos, Patatas Bravas, and Vieras y Tocino. Because of the sweetness of the Medjooles, I'd recommend eating as one of the last dishes. They were good! The dates and the stuffed goat cheese were well baked. Patatas Bravas were good and had a nice crispy exterior texture to it which made it fun to eat, and the Vieras y Tocina was alright. I expected to enjoy the dish more because among the other dishes, this was supposed to be the juiciest and flavorful, but it was just alright. I've had way more juicy pork belly, and this one just didn't hit the spot. Maybe because I've had really amazing fat scallops in my life, I was expecting slightly more with their scallops. But anyway, service was warm and friendly! I did enjoy my time there. read more

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Was in town for Christkindle market and chose San Chez for brunch, it was SO good! Really nice comfortable vibe, really great food & fast friendly service. The cranberry and rosé mimosa was delicious and I really appreciated they had vegetarian biscuits and gravy. The biscuits were amazing, so crunchy on the outside. Decorated cute for the holidays too and has a window booth to people watch. Definitely will go back! read more

San Chez Bistro - Cranberry & rosé mimosa - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Grand Rapids, Michigan

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Came in for brunch the other day! Service was fast, food was great and the dining room atmosphere was perfect for a Sunday morning brunch read more

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Best Group Outing in Grand Rapids! We brought 30 people on the MACUL Walking Food Tour and it was a highlight of our trip. The guides were energetic and organized, the food at every stop was fresh and delicious, and the service was top-notch. Handling a group our size with that level of care and professionalism is impressive. If you're looking for a fun, food-filled experience in Grand Rapids -- don't sleep on this tour. Highly recommend!​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​ read more

My daughter and I chose to have dinner at San Chez bistro because they offered vegan selections. We were visiting Grand Rapids for only two days. We walked into an amazing little place, beautifully decorated and with a good selection on the menu. My daughter selected three vegan dishes and I had the Langosta al Crema and an appetizer. The service was excellent, and the server came back several times to make sure we were OK. Since we were celebrating my birthday, they brought me a piece of cheesecake with a candle on it at no charge. I highly recommend San Chez Bistroif you are in the vicinity . read more

San Chez Bistro - Lobster dish - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Grand Rapids, Michigan

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So, it's been several months and I am STILL dreaming about this meal. Literally the best I had in town when I was visiting Grand Rapids. A group of colleagues and I decided on this restaurant for our "fancy" dinner out - and we were NOT disappointed. Our server was very attentive and was extremely patient with me asking numerous questions about the menu before deciding on the BISTEC CON PIMIENTA - peppered bistro steak grilled medium-rare over a tortellini in manchego cream sauce. It was HEAVENLY. There were six of us, so we ordered a lot of different tapas and they mostly shared - mine was so delicious, I did not share it at all, LOL. I also got to try few bites of the duck leg (divine!) and the paella (which they are known for apparently). I was so distracted by the delicious food, I forgot to take pictures of most of it, but I'll add the few I have. We left stuffed and happy. If I'm ever in Grand Rapids again for business downtown, I will be visiting this place again! read more

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Where do I even start with San Chez? We ordered takeout, so I can't speak to the dine in vibe. On a trip to MI we were looking for something we could share for a quiet night in the hotel after a long day and San Chez was perfect. Everything we ordered was delicious. The real highlight was the croquettes. I know you're wondering how a friend potato ball can be so memorable, but the seasoning of the croquettes and the dipping sauce was just exceptionally done. We had a side of mushrooms and a steak plate with tortellini that were just so full of flavor. Tres leches was also well done. It was pricey, so be prepared for a little sticker shock when you see your total, but the flavors of each dish made it well worth it and it was such a better experience than another night of non-memorable take out. Bravo, San Chez! read more

First let me say our waiter Todd was awesome.. knowledgeable, kind and considerate.. now the food was perfect for my first time and especially on a November Saturday.. will be coming back soon when I am back in town.. Bloody Mary was perfect and the Breakfast Empanadas were the bomb and that gravy I could have eaten like a soup!!! read more

San Chez Bistro - Breakfast Empanadas - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Grand Rapids, Michigan

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I like tuna fish. Half raw and half done. Good cocktails. Nice Spanish restaurant. People are friendly. Open for lunch too.

I enjoyed my mimosa at this location. I had a vegetarian biscuits and gravy which was delicious however it was overpriced with just the small plate. The servers were great and came back consistently to make sure our needs were met. I love the inside and it was cool with more than just the main floor. read more

San Chez Bistro - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Grand Rapids, Michigan

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Very cool vibe in an historic building. Derick made great suggestions and knew the menu. Croquetas were my favorite, smoked cheddar and honey. Champions also very good. read more

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This is a great happy hour spot, and a pretty good dinner/special occasion spot overall. We had a reservation for 7pm. Each tapas is 2-3 servings, maybe 4 max if everyone had small bites. Some tapas are worth ordering 2 orders for table. We ordered the stuffed dates and potatoes bravas as double-orders for a table for 7 people. For 2, we shared the bistec and the lamb osso bucco. The quality and ambiance is always good here! read more

San Chez Bistro - Bistec Con Pimienta - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Grand Rapids, Michigan

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This used to be a great place to eat and I loved being able to pick up a to go order to take home. However, they now only do to go orders over DoorDash or Uber eats and they shut the ability to use those apps off on Fridays and Saturdays. Horribly inefficient and in line with a societal shift where customer service is a thing of the past. I definitely won't be back. read more

This was my first time trying brunch at San Chez (I usually go for the tapas), and I was so impressed. I had the vegetarian biscuits and gravy--comforting, flavorful, and such a rare find as a vegetarian. It's not every day you see a thoughtful, hearty veggie option like that on a brunch menu. Portion size was generous, and the whole vibe was relaxed and welcoming. Can't wait to come back! read more

San Chez Bistro - Vegetarian biscuits and Gravy, and Salmon Benedict - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Grand Rapids, Michigan

Went with family for dinner at San Chez. The food was delicious, as always. We had a variety of options, but the Patatas Bravas were the table favorite that night. Everything we tried was good, however. Our server was Angel & they were very friendly, helpful, and attentive with us. The restaurant is a beautiful representation of old GR. Highly recommend this place. We visit every time we come back to MI. read more

The food was amazing and the service impeccable. I would order every plate that we tried again. The decor was lively and table spacing wasn't cramped. However, the noise level did make it hard to converse at times. read more

Waiter - Amazing. Shoutout to Brett. Coffee - Amazing, try the house drip with a pinch of salt Food - Phenomenal. Instantly moved this establishment to the top of my list for ANY dining experience. Got the chicken and waffles benedict and was BLOWN AWAY. Great music, great vibes, will be coming here again. read more

San Chez Bistro - This food brought a tear to my eye - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Grand Rapids, Michigan

We merely wanted an espresso martini to start our evening and upon entering we were greeted with such delight by Brett. He quickly changed our intentions of sitting at the bar and invited us to an open booth. He was such a pleasure and we ended up ordering food and more cocktails. Albeit busy, Brett was juggling his other tables effortlessly and made it a point to check in multiple times. It's not often you get that anymore in the industry, let alone on a Saturday night! Thanks, Brett! You helped start off our date night with such enjoyment! We'll be asking for you next time we visit! read more

Overall, wow. A must go to restaurant in GR. Service from Brett was fantastic. We sat on the patio which is in the back of the restaurant. There's were some mix ups with food going to the correct table and we ended up with a dish we didn't order (not pictured but was the tuna). I HIGHLY recommend the Paella- the rice mixture itself was very flavorful and being able to choose the add in options was a great way to personalize for the table. All of the food items were delicious. I think next time I wouldn't order both the croquettes and Fritos but both are unique in their own. Pretty easily made vegetarian friendly by asking for sauces on the side. Bill was just under 300 but we had quite a few cocktails. Happy hour is from 2-6pm! read more

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Everything was fantastic! Layne was a great server, kept the small plates coming at the perfect rate. It has a very nice, somewhat casual ambiance. Very convenient location near hotels and the arena. Our favorite dish was the Bistec Con Pimieta, the peppered steak and tortellini in cream sauce. We also had Queso de Cabre, Piquillo Relieno, and Langosta En Crema. The apple cobbler was great, as well as the Très Leces. read more

Over the weekend, there was a concert so me and my friends had a hard time finding a place to eat without a wait time. I was visiting with friends from Chicago just for one night because we were going to Holland, MI the next day for the tulip festival. Overall, seemed like good vibes inside. It seemed like a popular spot for locals. For the table we ordered 10 tapas which was the perfect amount for 4 people. And honestly the food came out pretty fast. We ordered: - Ham & cheese board: midnight moon, chef's selection cheese, and salami - Patatas bravas - Croquetas - Ajo al horno - Empanadas - Medjooles Rellenos - Calamaritos fritos - Vieiras y tocino - Bistec con pimienta - Pollo y chorizo a la plancha My fav dishes were the patatas bravas, empanadas, and the bistec! The bistec was really tender and flavorful and it laid on a bed of tortellini which was something unique. My least favorite would have to be the croquetas and the calamari. The croquetas had such a weird texture to them. The calamari was just bad - very soggy and more peppers than calamari pieces. It came with 2 sauces that didn't pair well with the calamari. read more

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I feel like a little bit of a fraud for never having been here before- it seems like every GR local jumped on this place before I did So when a friend suggested we go, I was all in! I'd never been to a tapas restaurant that was served family-style like this, and it was so much fun! We ordered a plate or two at a time to split, and we really got to enjoy each thing because of this serving style. I had a Grand Rabbits beer from Black Rocks to drink, which has been a long term favorite of mine. My friend had their house red wine, which she swears by! We started with the croquetas, which are potato and smoked cheddar croquettes, and they came with garlic aioli and arbol honey. Then, we ordered the queso con hierbas (goat cheese, roasted red pepper, and pesto on grilled bread) and the medjooles rellenos (honey-cardamom goat cheese stuffed dates on spicy harissa sauce). All of the food was sooooo good, and I loved the variety that came with ordering multiple plates to split. We finished our meal with the tarta y trufas, or flourless dark chocolate tarte with chocolate ganache, raspberry sauce, and chocolate truffles. Service was a little iffy at times, but the food and the ambiance were so great, it made up for it, and they still get five stars There's not many restaurants that I'm really excited to go back to right after I leave, but this is one of them! See ya soon probably San Chez! read more

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Ordered the biscuits and gravy with sausage,chorizo, and bacon... and it was AMAZING. Also if you have never tried their pecan roll -you've got to. read more

San Chez Bistro - Biscuits and gravy - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Grand Rapids, Michigan

We had a spectacular time here! I made a reservation online for two and asked for a window booth if possible. They honored this request and it made me feel so special. Our server was remarkable. I felt well taken care of all night long. She was so considerate, so helpful, and so incredibly kind to us through out the night and I think this truly made our experience so amazing. I enjoyed a glass of Pinot Noir and it was half off for happy hour! They have a lot of drinks and tapas with discounted prices from 2pm-6pm. We ordered the Croquetas, Empanadas, Gambas Al Ajillo, Queso con Hierbas, and Vieiras Y Tocino! Loved every single one of these! Tapas are so fun to me because I love trying new things and getting a taste of alot of items without getting full too fast:) For dessert I ordered the vegan option Tarta De Bayas and it was good but I probably wouldn't get it again mostly because of the texture. It was just alright in my opinion. But everything else was so packed with flavor and I just can't wait to come again and try more! Come here if you're in the area! You won't regret it! read more

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