I came with with friends recently hoping for happy hour but was kind of disappointed to find out they didn't really have a happy hour besides a couple drink specials. We ordered the nachos and it was really quite good! Shout out to Jeff for making the chicken nachos really amazing. Our server was wonderful and attentive and we were very happy with our experience aside from our disappointment from not having happy hour the way we wanted. They have a nice parking lot for easy parking and there is live music most days, and karaoke starting 10pm on Mondays. I'd be really curious to come back and try other food! read more

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I got the nachos this time (I saw many people had been raving about it) and it was very good! It was a bit on the salty side, but I think overall, the portion was great, and the chips were very crispy. The portion was great. They have so many things going on at their place, so I'd check out their monthly calendar; they hold things like karaoke and trivia nights, super cool! The waiter was so great and friendly, and the food came out super fast. read more

Can't go wrong at Turnstiles! Quite literally something for everyone, high quality food and entertainment almost every day of the week. God-tier chicken sandwiches with so many ways to customize flavors and heat-level. The And the burgers are quite honestly the best in Grand Rapids. Always an eclectic mix of people there, always feel welcome! read more

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This is one of those experiences where it really wasn't a 4-star, and it was slightly better than a 3-star (OK), and therefore 3.5-stars would be perfect. So we'll just round up to a 4-star review since nothing here was really bad or a major downer. We got there late on a Monday night. I believe the bartender said the kitchen is open until 10-ish. Looking over the menu she said the Black Dahlia Burger was popular, and another favorite is the LaPatty Melt. So that's what we ordered. I like how all the burgers come with waffle fries - it's not an additional cost. Guy next to us ordered a Cluck Norris. It looked good. Our food comes out in about 10-15 min. First off - the waffle fries were really good. Very crispy and good flavor. We asked for a side of mayo and the honey siracha (50 cents each). She said they make the mayo in-house, it was pretty good but tasted like regular mayo - yet still good. Honey siracha was solid flavor, some smokiness to it. She was right about the Patti LaMelt. It was the highlight, pretty solid burger and good flavor. The Black Dahlia was okay, somewhat of a letdown. I didn't get much of that bacon jam flavor at all and I think it just lacked that "wow factor" I was expecting. That (along w/ the premium $15 price tag) is what put this review in the 3-star range. Had it been more flavorful with bountiful bacon jam it would be a solid 4-stars. These burgers aren't cheap, $14-15 per is a premium price and I would expect it to be a premium experience. But we loved the crispy waffle fries here, and dipping them in a ketchup-mayo mix. I like how they make several sauces, wanted to try them all but there's a charge for them, and the Patty LaMelt was pretty good. Plus she gave good recommendations too, and that basically made this a good experience overall. I am definitely interested in trying out other items there - the chicken, the loaded fries look great too, and interested in that Cambodian too. read more

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This bar is a (not so hidden) gem. The retro sign is perfectly visible off the highway. Just begging us to come in and be taken back in time. Turnstiles features live music, car meet ups, karaoke, and comedy nights regularly - they deserve all the hype for that! The vibe is elevated bar food and cocktails without the pretension (and NOT overpriced either). I love the graffiti filled bathroom, it makes me feel like I'm smoking in the bathroom of a 90's movie. I also adore the retro vending machine that's filled with vapes and random things GALORE. My bestie and I shared wings, I got the spicy garlic parm. I do have to say it - personally the flavor was missing that VA VA VOOM. But the wings were perfectly cooked and delicious with ranch. The turnt fries were crispy/waffle, just how I like them. read more

I'm so glad I finally tried this place! I had their pesto burger and my friend had "girl dinner" (appetizers). We also tried their raspberry beret and it was so good. The food and drinks were amazing and the staff were so attentive to everyone even though it was busy. They would check on our table every 10 minutes or so to make sure we were taken care of. I would definitely come back again especially to check out the live music! Pro tip: After 8pm on the weekends it gets busy so plan to go earlier to get parking. My friend came late and the parking lot was full. read more

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Cannot recommend enough, we had fantastic service and even more fantastic food! We shared a half order of the Nachos with chorizo which was delicious and more than enough to enjoy as a meal, and I tried the Desert Rose cocktail that became one of my new favorite drinks. We tried a couple burgers, the Black Dahlia was great and Job for a Cowboy was even better. They came quickly and were served with waffle fries which usually aren't my favorite but they were seasoned and so so yummy! There was live music by a local band when we went and they really added to the vibe. We will definitely be back soon :) read more

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GR Cheeseburger Tour, stop 2: I heard Turnstile burgers were fantastic and saw evidence of that on social media! We happened to go on a Tuesday, so I took advantage of their "See You Next Tuesday" special, The Patty Mayonaise! It was loaded with flavor from the two Patties, Swiss Cheese, Caramelized White Onions, Manzanillo Green Olives, and Mayo. What an incredible burger! Eli tried the Black Dahlia and it was delicious as well. My ranking for the Patty Mayonaise is: 1. Meat patty quality/taste - 4/5 2. Condiments to patty ratio - 5/5 3. Overall burger appearance - 4/5 4. Bun quality - 5/5 (loved the crispy bread!) 5. Restaurant ambiance 3/5 Overall score: 21 out of 25! read more

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I've been to Turnstiles a handful of times, but I've never eaten there, which is truly a shame. (Shout out to The GRand Taco GR competition for giving me the boost I needed to eat there!) Turnstiles doesn't look like somewhere that would necessarily have amazing food (and I don't mean this as an insult- grungy is just their vibe!) but MAN their food blew me away! We started with pretzel bites and fried pickles. The pretzel bites were like biting into a cloud, and had the perfect amount of salt The fried pickles? PERFECT ratio of pickle to breading. Perfectly crunchy. Perfectly everything. Please buy me these for my birthday. Now to the important part.... the tacos! These tacos were birria style, with delicious pico, and a nice jalapeño drizzle The meat on these tacos were SO flavorful. I took one home and forgot to take any sauce to dip it, and it was STILL delicious! I was in awe. My friends got some other entrees, and my favorite was the mac of all trades! It had chicken, sweet potatoes, broccoli, and cauliflower in it! Soooo tasty! 10/10 would order again! read more

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I have seen the Turnstiles sign from the expressway and have always wanted to stop so this weekend I did. We found a great parking spot right in front near the door. If you can't find parking there is another lot across the street. We got in before cover charge and found a seat at the bar. Lisa waited on us and Joel "a local regular" as he called himself helped us navigate the menu. Both were extremely pleasant and helpful. I had delicious drink called the raspberry Beret after Prince and my mother enjoyed Jameson Straight. We had an order of wings share between the both of us, dry run with a dipping sauce and those wings were perfect. So tasty I wanted to naw on the bones. There was an EDM vibe happening this particular night. Face painting and a very cool raffle. We were given a ticket and they called the number at 11pm. Unfortunately we did not win but we enjoyed people watching, food, drinks and company. There are many theme days in the month of March they were advertised. I liked that they had a VAP dispenser machine, pinball machine and a jukebox. I could have atayed in the bathroom reading all the graffiti in quotes on the walls. I was cracking up in there. A clean, decorated well and fun. Overall a great night out. read more

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Nate and I have visited Turnstiles a handful of times now, and each time we always leave talking about how great the place is. They have live music most every night and offer a welcoming atmosphere while still feeling a bit like a dive bar. The food is pretty great - we've had the nachos a couple times which are some of the best in town. We get them with chorizo and it's a little spicy - the chips are thin and crispy yet somehow hold up to all the toppings. I like that they use shredded melted cheese and not cheese sauce. The smoky / sweet salsa that comes with them is not my fave but Nate likes it. We've also gotten the chicken tenders and they were super crispy and a big portion. I love that they have Bosco sticks on their menu - what a throwback. They're super tasty too. Service has been really good the last couple of times we've been and sat at a table. Sitting at the bar has been a bit hit or miss for us. I think the owner stopped by our table last time we were there and chatted which was nice. I really appreciate that they have a full list of nonalcoholic cocktails - I am seeing more of this these days which I think is great. I personally have been cutting back on alcohol lately so I love finding places with good n/a options. I got the spirit free desert rose which was a bit sweet and really good. Because I'm old, I don't love loud music especially when I'm trying to enjoy dinner, so we usually leave before the music starts, but they have fun theme nights and open mic etc. so there is something for everyone. The big parking lot is appreciated - get away from the hustle and bustle of Bridge Street at Turnstiles! read more

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I feel like when I walk into turnstiles I should be high . The atmosphere is nice and the people are nice . The burgers are good. The cheese sticks are the best though. read more

Summary: Burgers are AWESOME, aesthetic is...different? I've been hearing a lot about Turnstiles and have seen multiple posts in EatGR raving about the food, so this restaurant has been on my list of "must try" for forever! My friend and I came in on a Wednesday night around 7pm. I didn't know that they had their own parking lot, so it was refreshing to see since I thought I was going to have to find street parking. We walked in and saw a sign that directed us to seat ourselves. We made the mistake of choosing a table by the bathroom. I can confirm that the smell of toilet mixed with greasy goodness is a big nono. I definitely won't be making that mistake again. For food, I got the Good Burger - Two 4oz smash patties, parmesan garlic olive spread, melted Swiss, lettuce, and grilled onion on a brioche bun. Wow, freaking DELICIOUS! I don't even know if I want to try anything else on the menu, just because I loved this burger so much. The parmesan garlic olive spread was laid on thick, but not so thick that it overpowered the burger. The buns sucked in all of the grease, and the patties were hefty. All around a great burger to eat when you're craving one. My friend got the Steaky McSteakface - Grilled steak strips, caramelized onions, pepper jack cheese, shreddy pickles, with horsey aioli on an onion roll. She got the aioli on the side since she's not a fan of spice. She enjoyed her sandwich as well. Both sandwiches came with a heaping side of waffle fries. I was stuffed after eating three quarters of my burger, and ended up packing the fries up to bring home to my husband. I ordered the Cowboys from Hell burger for my husband - Two 4oz smash patties, peppered bacon, haystack onions, and American cheese, drizzled with BBQ ranch and served on a brioche bun. He said that it was pretty good; I think that he would really love The Good Burger as well. Now down to aesthetic - I don't have much to say here other than that it was...different than what I expected? The interior isn't full of color, but it also isn't grungy. It's just very...different. And not in a bad way! It's just hard to explain. But the food is awesome, the guys are super nice and incredible, and I want that burger again! read more

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Pretty cool spot that I constantly see people raving about on social media. It had a clean dive bar feel during a weekday lunch service. It looks like it turns more into a bar at night with live music and bouncer. The bar had quite a few people but we were the only ones sitting at a table. The bartender took care of us and he was very friendly and made a few suggestions. My only complaint was that they didn't have any Bosco Sticks left! The bartender recommended the Fried Pickles and they were fantastic. So thin and lightly breaded made them arguably the best fried pickles I've ever had. For lunch, I had the Patti LaMelt and my wife/daughter shared the Mayhem Mac. The portions were pretty big and the price was reasonable. The waffle fries were crispy and delicious. We both thought our meals were very good! We will definitely come back. Don't judge this restaurant from the outside! read more

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I was hearing rave reviews about this place all over social media so I was excited to check it out as they just opened within the last couple months. They have a huge parking lot which is great! Lots of different food options and everything sounds fantastic. I opted for the krafty Mac n cheese which includes chorizo, red onions, tomatoes, breadcrumbs, scallions, and a creamy jalapeño drizzle. So yummy and quite a big portion, I was able to take some home for leftovers. They have a large bar and a stage area and this seems like it would be a fun place to see some live music or attend an event. Excited to see where this place goes! read more

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My boyfriend and I came here to grab some food on a Sunday after doing some things here in GR, and we were so excited to get the food bc it looked sooooo goood! Great reviews overall, live music, great! But, they seemed short staffed at first, so we felt bad for the guy first serving us (we were sitting at the bar), and then he disappeared for a while, guessing because two other guys came to the bar who were working. They were chatting with people and weren't really doing much, we were waiting for a while hoping they'd come over and take our order but they were goofing around behind the bar. I'm glad they were having fun! Seems like a fun work environment and great relationship with regular customers, but we got tired of waiting and they weren't really helping their coworker out (our original server who'd been left to serve everyone by himself) and had then been gone for a while. Didn't expect that for it not being overly busy, hoping for a better experience if we decide to give it another shot in the future! read more

We love going here and sitting at the bar. It's a unique/west side location and the servers/bartenders are always friendly. We usually come earlier during the week around 5-6ish and it's never busy which is so nice. They definitely are starting to get busier when we are on our way out . Food is delicious. Sometimes a tad salty but tolerable. Bosco sticks are THE BEST. We've also never had a bad burger here. Fries are always fresh and delicious and NO EXTRA COST! Huge points for a potato lover like me. Good beer selection and NA choices as well Keep up the good work ! read more

Wow!! The nachos were giant and fantastic! Mixed chorizo and chicken both super yummy. The sauce on top was great. Black dahlia burger awesome, just the right spices and cooked to perfection. Go eat here!! Can't wait to come back for more food and some live music. Yummy yummy in my tummy read more

I arrived and the place was maybe 25% full. After a 15+ minute wait for a waitress, I was about to leave and they came to my table. I noticed several others who came in after me, getting their order long before I did as well. When I did receive my order, everything was barely warm. If it was all still hot, I would have been fine because everything really did taste good and had a great tasting seasoning to it all. But I just didn't like the fact that everything was almost cold. I didn't like the way they set up a table inside the entrance and one of the two doors were blocked. That could be a hazard. The music was by a group of DJ's. They came in like they owned the place complete with an entourage. It was rather humorous to me because the music was horrible. It sounded like rap, calypso, Jamaican, scrambled all into one. A lot going on but you couldn't make any sense to any of it. And some of the things they were saying were not family friendly in my opinion. I am not sure if I will go back or not. I may go back when the owner is there because I'm sure he keeps a closer eye on some of the things I have mentioned. We shall see. read more

Fun menu. Group work event had Mayhem Mac and loved the green broccoli added into. Loved the atmosphere and free local parking in downtown! Multiple servers made billing and ordering a little challenging. read more

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What a pleasant surprise. Didn't know what to expect when going for dinner and we discovered a hidden gem. The staff was phenomenal and the food was great. read more

Weekend Nachos for the win. The pineapple salsa puts this dish over the top. Always great service. Live music almost every night.

What a great place! We ate here before going to a show at the Van Andel arena. It was only 5 minutes from the arena, and It had plenty of free parking! The food and drinks were fantastic. They have live entertainment daily. A smooth jazz band entertained us as we dined. The walls are adorned with cool music memorabilia, and art. The food was fresh and amazing. The only reason that I didn't give 5 stars was because the bartender was waiting on all of tables and tending bar which caused the service to be a little inattentive. Can't wait to go back and enjoy this place again. read more

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Turnstiles is such a fascinating place. I have been to Karaoke nights, jazz brunch, and soul night here and it is always a vibe. They have good special cocktails and every standard you would probably want. The ambience is good and not too expensive. There is a PARKING LOT. There is also great food on brunch, lunch, dinner and late night. I especially liked the fries and burger special here but can't wait to come back for the Mac and Cheese. This is a place to come and stay, so don't expect fast service, but it is quality service still. Just come and enjoy yourself. read more

Pretty good. Elizabeth was a great server. The hotel California was okay but didn't really taste much elderflower or lime. If you want strong, this is a good one though. We had the super caesar with Cajun chicken and this was probably my favorite part of the meal. I got the good burger sub gouda cheese and my fiancé got the cock a doodle. The burger was good but definitely overpowered by the Parmesan olive spread. Still good though. The cock a doodle was good but I think it would be better on a regular bun than Texas toast. read more

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Turnstiles is a fun addition to the Westside. A music infused bar scene serving up some pretty delicious food. On Tuesdays (and just Tuesdays) their chicken tender and beer (or waffle fries) special is a steal for $10. (I highly recommend the smoky habanero sauce if you like it spicy) The rest of the week the burgers and nachos are a sure bet. I would say it's not the most family friendly of environments so keep that in mind. It is a lot of fun though. read more

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Took a long walk around Grand Rapids. Had a nice lunch at this place. Very good patty melt with outstanding waffle fries! read more

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Food is always great if you love pub food! It's a little off the beaten path from most restaurants but one of our regular go to's. read more

Cool atmosphere and the menu is super fun. I had the mayhem Mac and cheese and it was phenomenal. The two friends I was with each ordered different burgers and they were both underwhelmed with their food. We had trouble tracking down help when we needed drink refills, so service could use a bit of a jolt. I would give this place a second chance for sure, but probably wouldn't rush back soon. read more

I've always enjoyed popping in for a cocktail, and now that I've tried the food I'll be stopping in been more. Their burgers are crazy delicious! read more

Looked like great vibes from the outside and online reviews, brought a couple of my family members under 21 and I tried to call on the phone but no one answered to see if they ID after a certain time, made the drive and no workers greeted us on the way in, they stared at us and eventually we saw a seat yourself sign, no signs on door stating that they ID, worker eventually comes and serves us water and then tells us we need IDs which is fair and he was cool about it but I'm not sure how we were able to get that far before they told us we needed to show our IDs after being seated and receiving drinks and no one acknowledging us walking in. read more

I've been wanting to eat here for awhile and finally had the chance while on that side of town. I think it was $8 for gumballhead which is a bit crazy. I love double smash burgers and went with the hot one which did have the perfect heat. Not too much and not plain. The menu offers tons of options for any appetite. Seeing everyone rave about the wings I feel I need to try that or the dry rub chicken sandwich. Good addition to the west side read more

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Came in with my group before heading to electric forest. Great friendly service and AMAZING food.

Soooo good. I've been wanting to try for awhile and finally got the chance. Ball park burger and the grilled cheese. The fries were seasoned soooo good. And you can see how exited my bf was to destroy the grilled cheese. We will for sure be going back! (Service was amazing, good prices, and fun crowd) read more

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We came here for a late lunch with our little one. It was fantastic. The food and drinks were awesome. There were other families dining. The bartender was our server and she was great. Do not miss the fried pickles. They are almost like chips. Thin and delectable. The menu had so many good things on it that we had a hard time deciding. We are looking forward to visiting again! read more

Got delivery here while staying in downtown! We got the mayhem Mac and cheese and the pizza burger! The mayhem Mac and cheese was to die for. It was amazing!!!! The pizza burger was just alright, which I think is because they forgot the marinara so it was a little dry. But the waffle fries were seasoned and amazing too. Their sauces are also incredible. We enjoyed the ranch, and fell in love with the barbecue ranch. Over all would eat here again and would like to go experience it in person!! read more

A fun place! I got the Georgia on my Mind sandwich on Hawaiian bun instead of the rye. It was the perfect sandwich! The also had some fun Non-alcoholic cocktails in addition to a full bar. read more

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I was in town for business and was looking for dinner a little later in the evening. Based on the reviews, I decided to check it out. I wanted something a little quieter which this place was not. It's basically your local neighborhood sports bar with good food, friendly staff and fellow patrons. It was kind of slow for a Sunday, but it looks to be a pretty fun place most of the time. I had the Good Burger and it was good! read more

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Best burgers ever!!!! I love their drinks and atmosphere. I love lunch time there and meeting up with our friends

Such a good find. Amazing food, maybe the best fries I've ever had. Great service and fun atmosphere. 10/10