Cancel

    Open app

    Search

    The Winchester

    4.1 (444 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 11:00 pm

    Order The Winchester Takeout or Delivery

    The Winchester Photos

    THE WINCHESTER ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Trendy
    Outdoor seating

    You might also consider

    More like The Winchester

    Recommended Reviews - The Winchester

    Your trust is our priority, so businesses can't pay to alter or remove their reviews. Learn more about reviews.
    Yelp app icon
    Browse more easily on the app
    Review Feed Illustration

    Reviews With Photos

    Brekky Club
    Jeanne D.

    Great brunch at The Winchester. Had the deviled eggs which were tasting and pleasantly spicy. I had the Brekky Club minus the naan because I'm watching carbs. Hubby had the Chicken and Beignets (no photo because it was gone so fast). Both plates were delicious. Pleasant patio. Kind, attentive service.

    Misgana S.

    This place is awesome! There's usually little to no wait time so they get bonus points for that! Their food is great and their service is always fast. Highly recommend their late night happy hour too. Weird little side note: their bathroom is cute! If you like taking mirror selfies you'll like it lol.

    fries and house wine
    Riley B.

    went for happy hour and they had a great happy hour special for wine! The fries and ranch were good as well. Love that they have an option to sit outside without all the elements b/c it's covered!

    Grilled Chicken Caesar Wrap
    Olivia J.

    After walking around and doing a little shopping we worked up an appetite so popped into Winchester for a bite. It happened to be during happy hour (which is posted online) which was a happy coincidence! Started off with a HH house wine and went ahead and ordered the chicken Caesar wrap with fries. Both were good - I do wish there was a bit more filling/lettuce in the wrap, but good flavors and filled us up for lunch. Overall, some great happy hour drink deals and lots of food options to satisfy any guests. Love the ambiance inside and service was prompt and helpful with recommendations.

    Beef and broccoli
    Megan H.

    Love this place! For Christmas it's dark and cozy feeling. We always sit at the bar and the bartenders are fun and attentive. No matter what I order, the food is always good. The Naan Club is one of my favorites but you cannot go wrong with anything you order.

    Ezra B.

    My partner and I are in Grand Rapids visiting his grandparents, who of course go to bed quite early, so we decided to have a night out and explore some walking-distance pubs and bars. The Winchester was our second stop of the night and just outstanding! Clean, quaint, and comfortable with great ambience. The cocktail menu was fantastic and we loved the deviled eggs and duck poutine. Overall a wonderful stop on a wonderful street!

    Brunch Smash Burger
    Emily J.

    We brunched at The Winchester last weekend and caught the tail end of the holiday decorations up on Wealthy Street RIP Here's what we had: -Deviled eggs (and I went HAM on these, they were simply too good) -Fried pickles (big pickle spears! I love that) -Breakfast poutine (maybe my new favorite breakfast food) -Brunch smash burger (with the PERFRCTLY cooked egg) Drinks are absent from this post because it's dry january but for those not partaking, they keep the mimosas and bloody mary's flowing! It was pretty busy so service was a little slow, but it was as expected with a big group and a busy time.

    French Dip
    Ella W.

    This was perfect in all of the ways. The environment was fun and charming. The kind of restaurant that you can make a special occasion or go in to grab a yummy bite with friends after work. The service was good however the thing that made this place so memorable was the food. The cheese sticks were the best I've ever tasted. Soft yet somehow had a cheese pull and so flavorful in every way from the sauce to the crust to the cheese itself. WOW. The French dip and burger were perfect. So many levels of flavor. Perfect in texture and temperature. Truly melt in your mouth perfection. I honestly won't forget every bite I had. I will be going back for those cheese sticks and to try everything else on the menu. As well as dessert! Would recommend and remember!!!

    Matcha ginger tiramisu
    Mirna I.

    This is a great spot for a quick lunch. Very chill vibes, lovely servers, small parking lot available and on a great strip. Food was great. The menu is quite varied in like a whimsical British way, haha. The tiramisu was so creamy but didn't taste the matcha or the ginger unfortunately. Well stocked bar with basic cocktail menu. Easy-going all together. Cozy, casual.

    Chicken lettuce wraps
    Chantel M.

    Wonderful customer service, our waitress was amazing. It was a nice day outside so we could enjoy the outside seating. The inside is cool, like an old Irish pub with dark wood and a cute wall papered bathroom. We enjoyed the happy hour $5 glass of wine and a few shared plates. We had the truffle fries, lettuce wraps and kimchi nachos. My favorite was kimchi nachos because of the interesting array of flavors, textures and some spice. I would definitely come back again and would be interested in trying the French dip next visit.

    Respect your Elderflower
    Jennifer T.

    Another great place in Grand Rapids. Stopped in one night wanting to have some cocktails outside. The patio area is nice and quite large. My review is solely based on cocktails. We had already eaten. They do have a large food menu. I really like their cocktail offerings. They make a lot of infusions and homemade syrups. I can't remember the name of the one I ordered the first night but it was a Chamomile Simple, Thyme, Gin cocktail.. I really enjoyed it. Sadly it was gone the next time I came in. I've also had the Respect your Elderflower. Another nice cocktail. Although I didn't like it as much as the first one. Ali of the servers have been amazing. Helpful and friendly to talk with. We really enjoy the ambiance at the Winchester and look forward to returning soon. Wish they were open later.

    Chicken lettuce wraps
    Jessica W.

    Really cute bar/restaurant. Dimly lit, interesting art all over and a nice outdoor patio. Food is fresh and tasty, and also plated really visually appealing. Some faves were the garlic shrimp app, truffle fries, smash burger, beef and broccoli.

    Inside
    Katy C.

    I counted my check ins and I've been to The Winchester at least 145 times over the past 13 years. Wow! I used to live a few blocks away, so I was a regular there for dinner, brunch, happy hour, and drinks on their patio. I don't go as often anymore, but whenever I do, I always wonder why I stopped going so much after moving further away. It's one of those spots that's consistently good. I've never really had a bad meal at Winchester, and service is usually very good. The bar is a bit dark and moody inside towards the back and always gives me Chicago vibes. The patio is completely enclosed and heated, which makes it a great spot for those early and late patio season days. They do have some designated parking spots in their adjacent lot, but they fill up quickly. Street parking nearby is pretty easy to find. The menu is a bit unique, which I love. They have great burgers and sandwiches, as well as some large plates and share items. The options change pretty regularly, but some of my favorites are the naan club (all time favorite), crispy Brussels sprouts, and the grilled chicken Caesar wrap. They also have brunch on Saturday and Sunday, a nice cocktail menu, and a short draft list. Happy hour is Monday-Friday, 3-6pm and burger night is every Monday, where you can get a drink + a burger for a deal. The Winchester is still one of my all-time favorite spots. It's like an old friend - no matter how long you go without seeing each other, it always feels comfortable when you reconnect.

    Kale Caesar

    See all

    9 days ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 1
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    20 days ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 1
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    4 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 1
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    12 days ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 1
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    5 days ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    13 days ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    11 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 1

    7 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 1
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    3 months ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Helpful 5
    Thanks 2
    Love this 6
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Ella W.
    2
    25
    134

    1 year ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 1
    Love this 1
    Oh no 1

    1 month ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Helpful 3
    Thanks 1
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 2
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    3 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Helpful 3
    Thanks 1
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    3 years ago

    Helpful 13
    Thanks 1
    Love this 15
    Oh no 0

    10 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 1
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    5 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 1
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Mike S.
    63
    24
    11

    2 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 1
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    3 years ago

    Helpful 3
    Thanks 1
    Love this 0
    Oh no 1

    3 years ago

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 1
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 1
    Love this 2
    Oh no 0

    6 months ago

    Good food and a fun atmosphere. Excellent service too! I had the chicken Ceazer wrap and my nephew had the Mussels. Very good.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    8 months ago

    Wonderful atmosphere. Great food. The crap cheese mozzarella sticks are a must. The French dip was incredible.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    8 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 1

    3 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 1
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 1
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    5 years ago

    Helpful 5
    Thanks 0
    Love this 5
    Oh no 0

    5 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    Page 1 of 12

    Ask the Community - The Winchester

    You might also consider

    Littlebird

    Littlebird

    4.6
    (533 reviews)
    1.1 mi
    $$

    It's my birthday weekend and wanted to treat myself to a luxurious brunch. Of course I chose…read moreLittlebird for the best French omelettes in the area. I adore crab so ordering that was a no brainer. Their coffee is strong. It took a ton of cream to change the color... though it was delicious with free refills for $5. The omelette was heaven. All the flavors melded well and I appreciated the crisp acidic salad to cut the richness of the omelette. My only critique is wishing the crab salad topping was a bit more decadent. For $21 I was hoping for big lumps of crab rather than cool shredded mayo based salad. All in all, I love this place, I love the concept. It was quite busy and was thankful to snag a seat at the bar. The service was friendly and quick. Best hipster establishment I've patronized in a long time. Make a reservation if you have a group or pray there is a seat at the bar. Keep doing your thang Littlebird!!

    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!

    Photos
    Inside
    Inside
    Beet salad
    Beet salad
    Outside

    See all

    Outside
    Tupelo Honey Southern Kitchen & Bar

    Tupelo Honey Southern Kitchen & Bar

    4.3
    (760 reviews)
    1.2 mi
    $$
    Full bar
    Takes reservations

    I never thought in a million years that my dog would ever get to "brunch" yet here we are at…read moreTupelo! Thanks for making Pinto's dreams come true with his very own brunch (grilled chicken!). How delightful. What a world we live in! My husband and I got a chicken and avo sandwich with brussel sprouts and a farmhouse platter. The goat cheese grits was incredible! There is so much more I'd like to try on the menu. We will have to come back!

    I think this is a nice little chain restaurant in the food department, At this location in Grand…read moreRapids we didn't have great service. We had a reservation and waited for a table. Got seated and were never welcomed we had to ask a server to please get us drinks. The same thing happened when we needed to order. It seemed no one knew we were in the section. Our table of three took us almost 1.45 to have lunch. Front of the house might not have had it together but the kitchen did! The food was great! We had fried green tomato app- fantastic sauce. One had shrimp and grits she loved her meal- grits were course ground. I had the veggie omelette and subbed Brussels sprouts for potatoes and they were amazing. I would highly recommend trying this combo! All in all food is good but the service was slow and not very efficient- honestly the service was bad enough to rate a three but I loved those dang Brussels sprouts with my omelette!

    Photos
    Tupelo Honey Southern Kitchen & Bar
    Tupelo Honey Southern Kitchen & Bar
    Tupelo Honey Southern Kitchen & Bar

    See all

    The Søvengård

    The Søvengård

    4.3
    (392 reviews)
    2.6 mi
    $$
    Locally sourced ingredients
    Vegan friendly

    We went recently early on Saturday night. Embarassed to say it is the first time since they moved…read moreto the new location. We love the space. Please note there is free parking across the street at the church. Love the new space. Very lovely. Great wallpaper, very airy and light. Cocktails were well made. Our server was great, very attentive even though she also had an 11-top, she didn't miss a beat with us. We all enjoyed our meals.

    We went to Sovengard for Valentine's Day and it was very busy, which was expected given the night…read more The space was gorgeous and they had a couple of coat racks in the front which was nice. We had to wait about 10 minutes for our table to be ready. The drinks were okay for the price but not particularly memorable. The standout was the NY strip steak, which was easily the best part of the meal and really well done. We also ordered the beer battered fries to start and they were fine, nothing bad but nothing special about them either. My only real complaint is the limited menu availability. Two of the six entrées were already sold out by the time we got there, even though my partner made the reservation weeks in advance. I understand the realities of a farm to table model and respect the commitment to sourcing and seasonality, but on a fixed, high-demand holiday, the limited options were noticeable and slightly disappointing . Overall it was still a good experience, just one that could have been better with a bit more menu flexibility. Hoping to be back on a less busy day in the summer since I really want to love this restaurant!

    Photos
    Bucatini
    Bucatini
    Duck
    Duck
    Rack of lamb

    See all

    Rack of lamb
    Roam by San Chez

    Roam by San Chez

    4.3
    (335 reviews)
    1.3 mi
    $$

    It starts with the amazing aromas upon entrance as you are greeted with friendly faces of the…read morestaff. There is a wall of windows for natural light, plenty of seating options to make for a cozy and intimate ambiance. I love that they showcase art and beautiful fixtures from around the globe. I had the Gochugaru Shrimp (Fusion) and my boyfriend had the Cubano (Cuba). Both were equally delicious. We wanted to get the Gumbo but it was such a favorite over the weekend, they needed were out. I was impressed with carefully curated menu, great job Chef. This was a short walking distance from my hotel in downtown Grand Rapids and it did not disappoint us! If I every get back to Gran Rapids, i will be back!

    San Chez was my favorite restaurant in GR for years, so when by sheer happenstance I walked into…read morethis location and discovered that it's by Sna Chez, my estimations went from curiosity to high expectations. Let me say there was absolutely nothing disappointing about this experience. For some idiotic reason I forgot to write down the name of my dish, probably cause I was shoving it into my mouth super fast but the one thing I can tell you was that it was amazing. The sheer mix of flavors was nothing short of a wild disco on my taste buds. It was so amazingly delicious, the service was impeccable and the setting so stunningly beautiful and I can't wait to come back again.

    Photos
    Shrimp Skewers
    Shrimp Skewers
    Roam by San Chez
    Brookie A La Mode

    See all

    Brookie A La Mode
    Linear Restaurant

    Linear Restaurant

    4.2
    (245 reviews)
    2.0 mi
    $$
    Locally owned & operated
    Outdoor seating

    First time visiting this restaurant. Excellent customer service and food. Can't wait to make a…read morereturn trip there.

    I returned to Linear this past weekend to celebrate my birthday after mentioning to my partner that…read moreI wanted to give the restaurant another chance. He surprised me by bringing me there for my birthday, hoping it would be a great experience. There were definitely some positives to the evening. Our server was genuinely kind and attentive, and the cocktails were enjoyable. The presentation of the food was also nice. To drink, I got the pornstar martini which came with a side car prosecco and he had the espresso martini. My partner had noted in the reservation that it was my birthday and it wasn't acknowledged during our visit which disappointed him but we understand that these things can sometimes be missed. The food, unfortunately, was mixed and didn't quite meet expectations for the price point. We started with the breaded mozzarella, which looked beautiful and had a nice cheese pull, but the flavor was very mild and needed salt which was an easy enough fix but still a bit disappointing. My partner enjoyed his chicken piccata. I ordered the steak frites, and while I don't mind a little pink, the steak was very uneven in thickness, which led to inconsistent cooking. One portion was noticeably very rare while another was cooked to the well-done level I requested. The steak was also quite tough, which made the dish difficult to enjoy overall. While I truly appreciated the service and drinks, the food quality was inconsistent, and after giving it a sincere second chance, I don't feel inclined to return.

    Photos
    Spinach & coconut salad
    Spinach & coconut salad
    Espresso Martini
    Espresso Martini
    Linear Restaurant

    See all

    The Winchester - gastropubs - Updated July 2026

    Loading...
    Loading...
    Loading...