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.

I have no complaints when it comes to service or atmosphere but the food is another story,…read moreWe walked in and seated ourselves (that's how you do it here) looked at the menu and there were more drinks than food, food was 20-30$ per person for the smallest possible portion size available I'm talking 20$ for a Dixie cup full of gumbo... You can't refer to yourself as southern dining if you can even give people southern sized portions. Not to mention your gumbo was horrendous that's shameful. Please don't refer to yourself as Soul kitchen when soul food clearly is not your thing sincerely someone from the south.

This was an interesting spot. You come in, take a seat, and scan a barcode. You then order your…read moredrinks and food on line. So it's not very personable and there is no one to assist you if you have a question, or wish to customize your order. This took an annoyingly long amount of time and reminded me of door dash. Our food came out pretty quickly, but they didn't seem to get our drink orders. We had to go up to the bar area and ask about them. The food was good. But nothing special. The brisket was pretty fatty. The potato salad didn't have a ton of flavor. Overall I probably wouldn't go back.

The absolute worst chicken pesto sandwich I have ever had. I wish I snapped pictures but there was…read moreno room for my phone on the toddler table we were given. The chicken tasted old. The sandwich was clearly assembled and sent out. For the money paid I was hoping for the sandwich to be grilled with melted cheese and bun. I can say with absolute certainty do not order the chicken pesto sandwich. I ate half barely, the server never asked if my meal was ok. The positive is wine is half off in Weds. The menu selection is small. I'm sorry I didn't take pictures.

I've wanted to try Olives for years, and it did not disappoint. The food was excellent. Every dish…read morewas fresh, flavorful, and clearly made with attention to detail. The ambience was warm and welcoming and it provided an elevated feel while still staying casual. They also have a ton of gluten free options for those with dietary preferences! The only downside was the wait time after ordering. We had to wait a little over an hour to get our food on a Thursday night. If you're planning a visit, I'd suggest being prepared for a bit of a wait specially if you are not on the waitlist.

The atmosphere here is an old garage restored to a bright and cheery space. You order at the…read morecounter and they bring the food out to you. I ordered the Half Chicken Platter ($20). The chicken was perfectly cooked and I got it at spice level hot, which is level 3 of 5. The hot is definitely hot, but it doesn't burn. The chicken was very crispy and juicy. It was very tasty. While it's not the best I've ever had, it is definitely worth a visit. I got it with baked beans and B&B pickles. The beans were good, but nothing special. The pickles were very good. I also got the Fried Chicken Sandwich ($13) at spice level 1 aka sweet. It was very good and the sweetness was tasty. I wish it was a nice thick chicken filet, but it's actually a pair of tenders. They are tender and tasty, I just wish it was thicker. I got the drop biscuit with it and that was probably the best thing I had. Super flaky and melts in your mouth. The service was super friendly and very fast. Overall a solid 4 star review. Would I return? Yes, if I was already in the area. The only real downside was the parking. There is a lot next door, but the price is highway robbery. There are a few paid spots out front too, not sure if those prices are also robbery.

Tried Hancock for the first time earlier this week and honestly was disappointed. It hard to find a…read moregood southern style chicken place in GR that knows how to do chicken. I order some tenders to keep it simple with some taters and gravy and honestly it'll never be nothing compared to momma's home cooking but I was definitely expecting better. The tenders were well over fried and just hard to chew. The tater were okay at best and the Mac was bland as could be.

When I learned that Green Well was closing soon, I felt truly so bummed! I just dined there again…read morerecently (among many other times) and had one of the pasta dishes that were on special that night and it was SO insanely good. Honestly one of the best meals I had eaten in Grand Rapids in a while! That same dinner service, my friend had the steak and frites and my other friend had their roast chicken with asparagus on the side. They both really loved their meals also. I will miss you The Green Well!

Party of 8 and our server was FANTASTIC! Great recommendations for drinks and food including a few…read morenon-alcoholic options. Gluten free options on the menu. I'm obsessed with the truffle fries with the garlic aioli dipping sauce. The fries were hot and perfectly crisp. Options for everyone - Burger, Al Pastor, Cuban Sandwich, Chicken and Waffles. The Green Well Curry was fine. Wish it came with more than the two slices of grilled tofu, but there were tons of noodles to make it a large serving size. I'll probably try something different next time.

This place is an awesome, eclectic, and personable spot with incredible food as well as service…read more The BIzzy Grizzys or whatever they called them were one of my favorite appetizers ever, and I don't typically like things like that. At first I was hesitant because of the price, and it being biscuits, but they made me eat those words and more. It was like a large biscuit muffin top with jalapeño, cheese and honey glaze (I think) and it came with a white cheddar cheese sauce to dip it in that was outrageously delicious. For a guy who hates cheddar biscuits, I've got to say I'm blown away. My wife ordered the steak with fingerling potatoes and carrots. It was on the pricier side, but yet again well worth it. The steak was cooked perfectly, and the veggies were pretty good too. They had live music playing as well tonight. It was a jazzy kind of vibe and it didn't over power anyone talking or anything. The guy had some serious skill too. To top it off, we had some pretty killer service from everyone there. From the hostess taking our names, random servers walking around, and our fantastic server (I forget her name but she was blonde and worked upstairs and had a a really great attitude. The expo or food runner dropping our food off anticipated us possibly needing an extra plate and brought one without asking which was super awesome and ended up coming in handy ( I knew my wife wouldn't finish that steak alone) and she brought it without asking and was ready with a smile to get more. I used to be a GM (I hate when people use this saying but...) truly I know how hard it is to find good workers and the folks running it here seem to have it down. I come from a place where you have to drive 100 mi or more for average service. So seeing exceptional service is really almost too good to be true. I'd definitely stop in for a bite. It's worth every penny. We'll be back for dessert, they have seasonal crème brûlées!

First off I can't believe I've lived here all my life and haven't eaten here. It was high on the…read morerecommendation list for the espresso martinis and they didn't disappoint. They're made with vanilla vodka and have a nice cinnamon kick. Although we only got to experience the late night menu, we were super satisfied. It's a cozy place and the live music great was a fun vibe. Can't wait come back and try out the whole menu.

Good ole home style cooking! I haven't had pancakes this good at a restaurant in my life. I always…read morerequest crispy around the edges and they just never get it right. Not Boston Square! The funny thing is, I didn't even request it! It just happened so perfectly! It was like it was meant to be! I enjoyed catfish and pancakes. The catfish was fried hard, the way I like it. I don't have anything bad to say about this place. I'll have to visit when they serve their ice cream because the flavors sound amazing. To top such a great experience off, the Chef/Owner of the place, Ms. Teresa, came out and spoke to my colleague and I and thanked us for our business! If that's not great business, I don't know what it is!

Breakfast all day!!…read more Friendly folks, tasty food and wonderful prices! It was a pleasure to meet Ms. Teresa and hear her passion for the business, feeding/treating people well and showing off her community gem! Our table of three feasted on the Boston Big (two eggs, two sausages, two pancakes and hash browns), chicken & waffles, and one of the most tasty turkey burger I've had in my years. Wehave to come back for the shrimp & grits! Can't wait until summer time when the ice cream parlor portion opens. They are open every first & third Sunday for soul food goodness starting at noon until they sell out! Don't sleep!

The food was incredible: we had the grove for two and chose to stack the following courses: pork…read morebelly -- spaghetti -- Marsala -- steak and hashbrowns. Everytime something new came out we said it was the best thing we've ever eaten. Make sure you have time: our experience lasted 2 and half hours. So plan that. Ambiance was great. Nothing amazing nothing bad

One of the best spots in Grand Rapids! We went to the Grove to celebrate a birthday and it did not…read moredisappoint! Great service and a peaceful atmosphere. We had a stroller with us and the staff were able to accommodate our seating with room for the stroller. Each meal was throughly enjoyed and finished completely! We can't wait to return for another meal! Food: The scallops with pomegranates were cooked to perfection. Taste was incredible! Beef tartare was exceptional and full of flavor.

Sad to say I never made it to Basalt when it was around and only made it to Asada on the last ever…read moreday in their space on Wealthy. Honestly it was an incredible location for a space and had such a great vibe inside. My best friend is a regular at the restaurant and we're hoping to see them more in smaller capacities like when we saw them at the Fulton St. Market. Overall, the food was really good. I like the concept of fast-casual dining without the need to have a server. I think it allows things to feel more casual and allowed for me to be more willing to eat there (obviously in other circumstances lol). I got the horchata hot cakes with some of the papas with ghost sauce. I thought the pancakes were GREAT and more than worth it for the price. I was surprised how large and fluffy they were. The flavor was great without being too sweet and none of the flavors being too overpowering. My friends got the breakfast sandwiches and chaichata drinks and absolutely loved them. My friend loved her drink so much she got two within the span of us eating. I know it's a hard time for local businesses but I'm hoping there are more ways we can still see them around.

To be honest, I've only been here twice but I wanna change that based off the last time I went. Our…read morefood was just so good, I had forgotten how delicious their menu is. Different from the last time I was here but we were told to find a seat upon entering and that when we were ready, we could order our food at the counter. I looked over their menu and found lots of good breakfast taco options, the breakfast burrito I have heard is great, but what really caught my attention was the biscuits and gravy. I was feeling quite ravenous this morning and got the full order for $11 and a side of bacon. They had a table close to the entrance with extra menus, clean cups, water jugs, hot sauces, silverware and napkins. Seemed like a help-yourself vibe which I grabbed everything we would need for our meal. Our food was brought to us rather quickly and my bf ordered the breakfast bowl with scrambled eggs and sausage. He told me it tasted so good and he loved that he could make his own tacos with his food. He let me try one of the hashbrown rounds and it was perfectly crispy! My biscuits and gravy were phenomenal. The biscuits were so fresh and the gravy had a really nice and comforting flavor to it. You could get chorizo and mushrooms in your gravy but i went with a traditional sausage for my protein. My bacon on the side came in a tiny dish but I ate all four pieces haha. Once we finished, there were some bus bins under the same table with the silverware, we placed all our dirty dishes there and cleaned up after ourselves before leaving. I honestly felt so content leaving there and can't wait to return. I really appreciate the ambiance in there with the beautiful plant life, the lights on the ceiling, and cool decor in general. The staff was also SO NICE! Wins everywhere. I also noticed people coming in for takeout which is good to know in case I don't feel like dining in some morning. Please check this place out sometime if you're in the mood for some really good breakfast that doesn't break your bank account.

This 70's themed restaurant brings you back to your childhood. The Happy Hour cocktails were yummy…read more The food was OK, but the ambiance of the place was so fun.

No rush to get in and out! Everything is leisurely paced. Burger was very good , but difficult to…read morecontrol! Unwieldy! . Drink prices are very reasonable, especially at Happy Hour !!