Kaylie and team were an amazing support to our fundraising event held at Silva this past spring. The food, cocktails, venue, entertainment, and staff were outstanding! This was truly the best annual event our school has hosted in many years!! read more

We absolutely loved Silva!! My wife surprised me tickets to see Pattie Gonia here and we thought how cool - dinner and a show. I was honestly having a really crappy day before we got there, but as soon as we walked into Silva for the drag brunch, it turned my whole entire day around. We had the best time & great food before the show next door at The Big Room. The show was incredible and the staff were all so friendly and awesome at The Big Room!! Can't wait to come back. ‍ read more

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Silva was easily one of the most eclectic and memorable restaurants I've visited in a long time. Every bathroom has its own theme, which was such a fun touch, and our waitress surprised us with an incredible song performance during the meal in front of the whole restaurant lol. I ordered the funfetti pancake with a mimosa for brunch, and my friend went with the avocado toast and paloma. There was a hiccup with a hair in the avocado toast, but they handled it quickly and were happy to remake it, which I appreciated. They did mention they'd comp it for the inconvenience, but that didn't end up happening. That aside, the overall experience was fantastic and I'll definitely be back. read more

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Came for the bright season brunch with a few pals and it definitely put some smiles on my face. The highlights of Silva are most definitely it's staff. Full of talent and joyful energy, along with beautiful decor and colorful things to look at throughout the room, this place is a special experience in Grand Rapids. Eclectic for suuure! There's basically some type of a performance happening every 10 to 15 minutes. They also advertise multiple other events and spaces and I think I heard about a hibachi somewhere too lol. The funfetti pancakes were pretty delicious. However, I think this place delivers more on ambience than it does on food. If I'm being totally honest, I would definitely come back for a special event or simply for the vibes. read more

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A super fun environment to be in, even just to have a drinkz however the brunch menu didn't disappoint. Almost everyone walked away full. The eggs Benedict was my favorite and as a Caesar salad addict the Caesar avocado toast was my favorite. They make a good Aperol spritz and the espresso old fashioned was a favorite for the group. We loved the entertainment. The singers were phenomenal and they included us in the dancing. We're already planning our next outing! read more

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The vibes at Silva are off the chart. Magic, juggling, and more? What else could you want. I didn't sample the menu this time around but it seemed like they have a cool selection of things. The bar was also neat with specialty drinks to try. This place seems like the spot to come for Bocce and group parties. I will definitely be returning. read more

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I'm so excited to have Silva in town, and especially happy they are on the north side! I was finally able to check them out last Saturday with a friend. It was pretty busy, but we were able to get seating at the bar right away. Service at the bar was great! We had at least 3 bartenders checking in with us, so we were never waiting long for anything. They have me a recommendation for a cocktail when I said I like gin, and it was delightful! I had a French 75 next, and it was also very good! My friend had the cava, and liked it as well. We didn't order full entrees, but we split 2 appetizers. The andouille jalapeno croquettes were delightful! We also got the sticky ribs per the bartender's recommendation, and while I don't eat much meat, the flavor was amazing! The meat fell right off the bone! I love the vibe of the whole place and I'm looking forward to going back with my husband for a full dinner. The circus theme is something different, and they had stilt walkers roaming around the while time, which was cool. The space is huge, and I'm excited to see more of it. Bonus: the bathrooms! I fully appreciate that the locks are visibly red or green for occupied or vacant, as well as having a separate urinal in the unisex bathrooms so the toilet doesn't get gross. read more

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Finally, I know how to play bocce the correct way! My family and I learned the Italian rules of bocce at Silva, which has five professional-level bocce ball courts inside the restaurant. When you book a court, you get access to a bocce referee/concierge to help you with the rules of the game and help make calls about whose ball got closest to the target. We played a casual game, but I live with excessively competitive people, so we called upon the help of our ball guy several times to make definitive calls, and our guy was always friendly and ready to help. You can book a bocce court for an hour at a time. The courts are separate from the restaurant proper, but you can order food from the restaurant menu to eat at your court while you play. We got some fries to snack on, and a couple of beers for the adults. One thing they will not serve you on the bocce court: red wine! Red wine is forbidden. There were even signs around the courts that said no red wine and no high heels, because both can ruin the court. I didn't even see red wine on the menu, that's how serious they are about the no-red-wine thing! Bocce is such a fun and relaxing pastime, and our hour went by very quickly. Once we finished playing, we moved to one of the booths just outside of the bocce courts, and ordered a few more appetizers to share: the deviled eggs (yum!) and the mozzarella sticks, which were giant and crispy on the outside, and oozing with cheese on the inside. One mozzarella stick could be cut in half and split between two people, that's how big they were! Mozzarella sticks came with a small dish of marinara sauce. Silva is a huge space that is circus themed, and there are lots of kooky areas and secret nooks to discover and hang out in. There's a room with pool tables, a dark and cozy lounge with books, and a bar area with a lady dancing and twirling with flags! Silva is a fun place with great food and excellent service. I don't know what more you could want from a restaurant. read more

Enjoy a spirited game of bocce ball followed by drinks and dinner. Made some new memories with friends.Great experience!

Always an amazing time & absolutely LOVE SILVA! I never get bored & never want to leave!

Silva feels like the result of taking a Benadryl with a Red Bull. It's high energy, dreamy, whimsical and feels like you've fallen down the rabbit hole. We visited. On a Friday evening around 8 o'clock and they were filled. Cozy booths with birthday parties, romantic couples, tucked away, talkative patrons at the bar. The staff was hopping, but service did not suffer. Everyone was upbeat and we were quickly served our beverages. For dinner I ordered the fried bologna sandwich and my husband got the shepherd pie to start with. We got an order of jalapeño and andouille croquettes. The croquettes came out first and they were fabulous! Just the right amount of crunch with a creamy interior of potato and sausage. While we waited for our entrées, we took in the scope of the area. Everything is decorated including the serving staff. They all have a theme individually suited to them. Then there's the entertainment. Three dimensional, shiny rabbits, parade, and danced for tables. You just never know what you're gonna see when visiting here. Our food came out shortly after we finished our appetizer and it was so good! My sandwich was buttery with thick cut pieces of bologna that have been fried previously to being assembled on a sandwich. My husband Shepherd pie was a perfect combination of flavors and paired well with his Perrin Black. We were too stuffed for dessert, but the desserts on display looked incredibly enticing. No visit to Silva is complete without checking out their dart and pool table room as well as their spectacular bocce ball courts, which are now available to rent or join a league I was pretty overstimulated by the end of our visit but if you were looking for an experience, definitely check them out. read more

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Pros - awesome atmosphere, bocce was so fun, dedicated bocce server was great Cons - large group dinner for 14. We were seated upstairs so we had none of the "entertainment" that you expect with dining at Silva. We also were celebrating a birthday, and literally nothing happened. Not even birthday dessert...it seems like a dinnertainment place could easily make birthdays special & fun. read more

Silva is an amazing addition to the Grand Rapids food and entertainment scene. I went in on a Saturday night and the place was hopping. They don't take reservations yet, so we put our name in for a table and were told it was a one hour wait. They text your phone and you can click the link to monitor where you are on the waitlist. We got lucky and found two seats at the bar right away, so we cancelled our spot on the waitlist. The other redeeming factor of a long wait is there is a big room with dart boards, a pool table, and a cocktail waitress so you are entertained while you wait. The bocce room isn't open yet, but you can see it under construction through a window and it looks huge and amazing. The food and drink menu is very diverse and all of the cocktails we tried were amazing. I ordered the Sheppards pie and my wife got the crab Rangoon sandwich. Both were very delicious. The food also came out very quickly, considering how busy they are, which was impressive. The beer selection was very good and beer prices are spot on for an entertainment venue (about $5-7 for a beer). Any more expensive and I would imagine less people would go for the entertainment/darts/bocce. The only very minor complaint I have is the bar stools are attached to a fixed spot in the floor, so they are not movable. This leaves plenty of room between you and the guest next to you, but I felt like my wife was a little further away than I would have liked with the distance between the stools. They were having a "rock, paper, scissors" tournament between all the guests and staff which was really fun, but we didn't get to see any of the entertainment acts/shows they are supposed to have. I figured this was because they were doing the rock, paper, scissors thing that night. Will definitely have to go back to see the other entertainment they offer. Silva is an amazing addition to the Grand Rapids downtown area. They did a perfect job converting the giant old warehouse building into a very cool restaurant and entertainment venue! read more

Silva - Sheppards Pie. Delicious! - Bars Near Me - Grand Rapids, Michigan

This cool new space is really interesting and I'm excited to see the rest of the space. Billed as a "dinner-tainment" venue, Silva has a large dining room with beautiful decor (love the giant black disco balls) and coming soon: indoor bocce ball courts and a music/event venue. There's also a room with a pool table and several dart boards that is open to guests. I've been twice now, once for the ribbon cutting and most recently for an early dinner on a weeknight. They are not currently taking reservations so try for an off-peak time. I think they have roving entertainment (think circus acts) but maybe only on Fridays/Saturdays. I've tried the Silva platter, sautéed greens, short rib sandwich, cookies, deviled eggs, cheesecake, and apple crisp! Everything I've had is good but my favorites are the ribs, sautéed greens, and short rib sandwich. Oh and the cookies! They were crisp yet soft and perfectly chocolate-y. The short rib sandwich is decadent and savory. It needed a little punch so I added the pickles from the plate. The menu is a bit of an eclectic mashup of American favorites and some Asian flavors sprinkled here and there. I'm interested in some of the larger plates - our server highly recommended the cobia (fish) entree which sounded delicious. The huge circus themed bar is really cool to look at, and the vibes are interesting with lots of artifacts throughout the space. Also I'd recommend checking out the bathroom - maybe even all of them. Trust me. There is plenty of street parking as well as a lot off Mason. I'm excited to see how this venture grows and evolves as they continue to open up new parts of the building. read more

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Truly one of a kind experience that is tastefully eclectic and vibrant. As soon as you enter Silva you are immersed in an environment that lifts your spirits and pushes you to a new level. Speaking of levels, there are three. The top floor being reserved for events. So let's talk about the first and second floors. Bocce ball, cozy living room style setting, huge bar, and a dessert bar. Upstairs expands your options for group settings across 4 areas. As for food, the best French onion in the greater GR area with outstanding entrees that are sure to excite your taste buds to the same level of your eyes as your soak in the fun. Service at the bar, the dessert bar, and at our table were all friendly, helpful, and brought a feeling of family. Great place for all ages (over 21 of course). A regular stop for us now. read more

This place is a lot of fun! We got here about 4:15 on a Saturday night to beat the crowds. That was clearly a good idea. We had Tony as a server, and he was great. Invited us to look around since there is a lot to explore, and it was our first time. My fifteen year old seemed to really enjoy the bathrooms. . They are all different, and single user on the main floor. Very cool. Server was attentive, and refilled drinks often. Asking about cocktail orders at the perfect time, etc. Our food was good, and appetizers, entrees, and desserts were perfectly timed. Never felt like we were waiting on anything, nor rushed. The place is very cool, and unique from anything I've seen in a very long time. Lots of really cool decorations, and fun attention to detail. The server told us not to miss the elevator, and I'm glad we didn't. We were there on the early side, so some of the entertainment hadn't fully kicked in. We were entertained by the magician in the lounge area while we finished our drinks and dessert. He was very good, and did a wonderful job. I'm glad we managed to check this place out! My daughter wants to host her 21st bday here this summer... looks like a hit for the young and old. read more

So bummed about my first experience at Silva. To summarize, the atmosphere is extremely cool, fun, and unique, but the incredibly slow service totally ruined our experience. We were there on a Tuesday night and outside of a few small groups at the bar we were one of maybe five other tables - which made the place feel absolutely empty because it's a huge space. It took 40 mins to get our first (and only drink because we never had the opportunity to ask for a second). We (unknowingly and thankfully) ordered our food at the same time as our first drink and that took over an hour. Perhaps if they were slammed and the kitchen was busy we'd completely understand the slow service. But this felt just annoying. A few other things that left us scratching our heads were the bills being incorrect - my friend ended up paying for my soup because we didn't have confidence the server could actually fix it. Also, the orders were not correct (one ordered a grilled cheese and they brought her a sloppy joe) and then she had to wait another 15 mins for her dish to arrive. And when they placed our meals nothing was placed in front of the correct person. I will give the food a shout out. When it finally did come it was very good. The menu is unique and fun just like the atmosphere. read more

Fun and intriguing space with lots of options for food, drink and entertainment of larger groups or just your cozier ones. Expansive bar with great decor, dining room with booths and the various areas for games, private meetings all with industrial and retro vibe. Bathrooms :) each with its own theme and theme music. The food is great and they have some vegan, vegetarian and gluten free options. Can't go wrong. read more

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Place is still really cool and unique. The Caesar salad is different, basically a crispy chicken with some shredded Caesar on top, it was okay. Wagyu steak I was told was too salty. read more

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Fun and good food in an interesting venue. Also they have bocci ball courts and darts.

What a fun spot! This place is huge, and the circus theme is super unique for the area. We were pleasantly surprised that there was a sword swallower while we were there- and it looks like they regularly have some talents in. Our server was helpful and attentive, and it was moderately busy while we were there (around dinner time). We had the ramen deviled eggs and jalapeño popper croquettes to start. Both were great, but the jalapeño popper croquettes were phenomenal. We split the crab rangoon roll and short rib sandwich for our entrees. I liked how light and refreshing the crab rangoon roll was, and the short rib sandwich was pretty good too, but honestly, I thought the starters were the star of the meal! read more

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Such a fun, unique atmosphere with great service and a menu that is elevated but still tasty and satisfying. This place is a must-go in GR!

This place is going to be THE place to be. Whether you're drinking at their carousel-themed bar, eating delicious food with various acts like magicians, or playing darts or pool (or the eventual pickleball) you could spend hours here. Plus, there's going to be a music venue in the future. What more could you need?! Grab your friends and family, and go. I'm ready to go back! Service was fantastic - especially for being a new restaurant. Plenty of street parking. I had two drinks there: Silvia Nevaada Old Fashioned (four roses/SN Pale simple/ Angostura Bitters) and Blue Does Everything (Magellan Gin/Elderflower/Tonic/Sparking Wine). The Old Fashioned was good tasting, but the Blue Does Everything stole my taste buds (and was definitely boozy-forward). I ate the Silva Dry Aged Burger (7oz. dry aged beef on a cornmeal tavern bun, muenster cheese, and fancy sauce) which was good, though a little red for my preference, and came with seasoned fries. Also had the mozzarella sticks. They weren't my favorite - something about the breading was off, but still good. read more

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Fun venue with delicious food! Our service was very good, parking in the heated attached garage was very nice albeit tricky to get a bigger vehicle in/out. Didn't get to see much in the way of entertainment in the dining room but did check out the darts and bocce ball areas and would love to come back with friends and give it try. read more

Everything was amazing. The service , ambiance and food was all a 5 star experience. You can have meetings, great dinners and a fun time with all the extras. Such a great vibe! read more

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Ambience: unique to say the least. And fun! How many restaurants does a host show you to your table while riding a tricycle, wearing a multi-colored suit and disco-ball helmet?? And the fun was just beginning... Food: outstanding quality. Plenty of gluten free options. Personally I had the Shepherd's Pie, which upon tasting became a worship experience and no longer just a dish of delicious food. Drinks: plenty of tasty artisan offerings, and the perfect amount of spirits to get those tongues loosened! Service: unparalleled. Our server, Venus, had an answer for any question, which they always answered knowledgeably and patiently. It was like we were their exclusive customers!! I hesitate to say much more, since I consider Silva a hidden gem and I selfishly want it to stay that way, but when a place is this good, I cannot remain silent. Try it--you'll like it! read more

Silva - This ring was given me by James, one of the esteemed Disco-ball Helmet wearers! - Bars Near Me - Grand Rapids, Michigan

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A really unique spot in Grand Rapids. The ambiance takes the spotlight here: funky decorations, staff (and even customers) in costumes, and a beautiful building. The food itself was fine. It's a bit pricey, but there are lots of varied options in the menu. I wish there were a couple more standout things that I felt I couldn't get anywhere else, but everyone seemed to enjoy their food. Special shoutout to the staff, who seem to collaborate really well and always make you feel welcome and attended too. read more

Went to a show at the Big Room Saturday night. Place is awesome. Super clean, even smells good. Great place for a show. Must say though, they need to work on the sound. In fairness, it was an acoustic show without any plug -ins- just mikes in front of the strings but it was really quiet. Could hear people talking over the music and the crowd continually stated "we can't hear you" and "turn it up". Once they get this worked out this will be another great show venue for GR. Well done and super excited. read more

Went to this location as it was near my daughter's new home. Wow! I loved the restaurant and how it was decorated. Incredible colors . Staff were friendly; greeted by a bunch of beautiful smiles. Our waiter was very attentive. Food was unique and tasty. They also offer many activities within the location. Portions are big. Looking forward to going back. read more

Sports, tv, music, games, atmosphere, Silva kinda has it all! Bocce pool darts?yes yes yes! Food was really good. Loved the serendipity app. Service was fun and unique. read more

I was excited to try Silva with a friend and we went in the middle of the week! The place is huge and parking was ample. You can find free parking on the east side of the street or there is metered parking on the west side of the road, but I didn't have any issues. I was promptly greeted by the host and sat without an issue. I was anticipating dinner and a show based on everything I saw on Instagram but it was really calm. It was kind of disappointing but also not surprising for a mid-week dinner. Our server was really kind and attentive. I tried the burger with fries, the short ribs (it looked like two desserts with a kale salad), the apple crisp and cheesecake for dessert. Everything was quite delicious and I'm glad I got to try it! I'm looking forward to the venue being complete with bocce ball, darts, pool, and a music venue. But I would be really curious to see how exciting the place would be when there is dinnertainment going on vs when it feels like it's more like a normal restaurant. Given the advertisments, I figured the dinnertainment feel was every time they were open. read more

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Food: Good - OJ, Hollandaise & fritter bread Bad: Tepid potatoes, filled croissant missing filling, undercooked poached eggs Service: Apparently not enough servers - Good: pleasant friendly people. Bad: Super long waits for coffee, water, drinks, food Ambiance: Interesting but very loud read more

What a fun place and the food is amazing! This was an amazing find when we wanted to try a new restaurant. The drink menu is fun and the drinks were amazing. The food was delicious and imaginative. We had a few different appetizers to share, my favorite was the soul rolls. I had the pork chop dinner and it was perfect. The service was great, we were greeted right away and our server was friendly and attentive. My favorite part of the night was the entertainment walking around and all of the fun little spots to explore, this place will be on our regular rotation. read more

What an unusual experience. Staff was delightful. Ambiance delightful. But as a mostly vegetarian, sometime pescatarian, who doesn't love overly rich foods, options were definitely limited. Will go back. read more

Celebrated my birthday here with a small group of friends. It was a slow night (early on a Thursday evening) and the staff did a great job making us feel welcome! Dinner and drinks were yummy and we had a magician visit our table to do a few tricks. My brownie sundae had a sparkler in it, making it extra-festive. I reserved a Bocce court to play after dinner, and they provide a referee to teach everyone how to play and keep score. The 90 minutes went fast and we had a blast! We spent a bit more time exploring the huge place and all the quirky artifacts and exhibits. Lots of fun and we will definitely be back! read more

I've been here twice now since it opened and really like this place. I love the open space and high ceilings, a huge bar, interesting table layout where you aren't too close to neighboring tables. And the game room is pretty neat, too, with a billiard table and six dart boards. My only critique at this point is that t is that the menu didn't seem very deep, but that might change as they find their footing. The burger was really good, the ribs appetizer was tasty as well. Soon they will also have bocce ball so that will be interesting to see how that works. The bathrooms are pretty cool, too. You'll have to check them out when you come here! I didn't do anything with it but there is also a neat mini-coffee bar as you enter the dining area. I could see that being a fun way to end the night if you didn't want more bar drinks but wanted to still hang out here. Both times I was here I found parking on the street not too far from the entrance. There is also parking g in a lot just south of Silva, so I'm hopeful parking g won't be a problem on busy nights. read more

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​Headline: $100 TO BE STALAKED & TERRORIZED? STAY AWAY. ​We walked into Silva's with smiles, filming videos of our excitement for a family birthday. We left with a traumatized 16-year-old and a dangerous medical flare-up for me. ​THE REALITY: ​The Price: Nearly $100 for a menu we couldn't even finish because of what happened next. ​The Predator: A male staff member (pink sweatshirt, gauges) "eyed us up" for 10 minutes outside. He waited until the man in our party was out of sight so he could target two women and a child alone. ​The Assault: He followed us into a dark hallway and pinned me against a bathroom door, despite my fully vested Medical Alert Service Dog, Dobby. ​He showed zero respect for human boundaries or the ADA. I have a service dog so I can navigate public spaces, not to be hunted down and trapped by staff. ​STAY AWAY. Don't waste your hard-earned money at an "entertainment" venue that allows its employees to stalk and corner women. Formal DOJ and Civil Rights complaints are filed. ​#GrandRapids #SafetyAlert #ADAViolation #SaveYourMoney #GrandRapidsFood #SilvaGR #CommunityNotice #ServiceDogLife #PupMomLeah read more

Can this be Grand Rapids?! Really great food - the ribs were extraordinary. The atmosphere is relaxed and fun and unexpected - like a circus! The place is fun to explore with bocce and darts and 8ball. And it's actually beautiful! Highly recommended! I'm very curious about the big concert/event space opening... read more

oh my. The Design of this place is very good. By far the most interesting place downtown in terms of variety. The entertainment is fun and so are the games. The different rooms offer a different ambience. The staff are friendly and know their stuff. The waiter we had gave us a full run down of events and history of the building . The food was great :) I had the steak. Concert venue is cool too :) I will be back for brunch next . read more

Silva - A good damn steak . And a potato thingy . - Bars Near Me - Grand Rapids, Michigan

They don't take reservations. Went on a Friday night and told 1.5 hour wait. We were able to get a drink and go to a room with darts, pool, tv! There's even waiters that come through for drink orders so you don't have to go back to the bar. Time past quick and it was only an hour it wait! Massive place! Service was great. Food was delicious. Grilled cheese was tasty but could use more fillings. There was a women that swallows swords presenting while we were there! Can't wait to go back when the other rooms are completed! Also, they have a free parking lot! Major bonus for a GR restaurant!! read more

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