If you are looking for a fun restaurant to enjoy a good burger or steak I recommend visiting at…read moreleast once. They have indoor and outdoor seating and the atmosphere is great. The service was exceptional from start to finish. Everyone was kind and welcoming. We ordered a cheeseburger with fries and a wagyu sirloin that had a red wine reduction, crispy onions, potato gratin and garlic green beans. We also ordered two kids trays which were priced very fair at $9 for the options and amount of food received. Our kids had the fried chicken tenders, grilled steak and picked sides of fries, mashed potatoes and fruit. The kids trays also came with drinks. Since this was a birthday celebration or server did make it special by brining a sweet treat and candle and even discounted my meal! Some things to think about when planning a visit: The restaurant is very loud. Make a reservation! It is popular. Plan parking! The area is full of great restaurants so parking is tough. Paid parking areas are available but limited.

I visited Grand Rapids for business, went here in a Tuesday afternoon and place was busy! I was sat…read moreat the bar though right away. First had an old fashioned. I thought an old fashioned was an old fashioned, but this one was delicious and available for happy hour, can't beat that! Then at the bartenders recommendation, I had the meatballs for appetizer and the hangar steak for entree. First, the meatballs, very good, I'd give it a 4/5 minimum. Portion was very respectable, meant for a shareable appetizer but it was just me lol. The ricotta is a delicious touch. Then the hangar steak. It's the best steak I can remember having in a long time, and on a relatively inexpensive cut such as a hangar. I just can't express enough how impressed I was with it. And I'm not a sauce with steak type but the aioli just completes it so well. 5/5, and I'm pretty picky. If I come back to Grand Rapids I will visit here at least once.

great workers food and welcoming atmosphere. Lovely art on the wall, arcade games were fun to play…read moreas well

The food was excellent and our server Abby was phenomenal. The chickpea wings were our favorite.read more

This place has the best entrees and apps Well worth it and…read morethe bourbon selection is best in GR

I wish I could give this place 100 stars…read more My wife and I got married on November 9, and what should've been the happiest week of our lives turned momentarily chaotic when our original dinner venue canceled on us two days before the wedding. Total panic. We called One Bourbon on a longshot, expecting a "sorry, we're closed." Instead, they did something absolutely unbelievable: they opened their restaurant -- on a day they're normally closed -- just for us. That kind of kindness is almost unheard of. From the moment we walked in, the staff treated us like family. They set up a beautiful, intimate space, took incredible care of our guests, and made sure everything flowed seamlessly. The food was fantastic. The cocktails were perfection. And every single person there felt genuinely invested in making our wedding reception special. Because of them, our day went from almost falling apart to being absolutely unforgettable. Everyone at our reception raved about the experience -- and so are we. If you want a place with incredible food, amazing drinks, and a staff who actually gives a damn about people, go to One Bourbon. They earned customers for life that night. Thank you Meg, Matt, and staff for saving our wedding day and turning it into something magical.

Great staff and service, and seriously unmatched food! We loved their pretzels and beer cheese and…read moretheir pickle pizza too

Bang for your buck: 7/10 Quality: 9/10…read moreService: 10/10 Ambiance/Location: 10/10 Overall: 9/10

Wanted to grab one quick drink with the wife before an event an Amway, and this place is close by…read more It's actually in a pretty central location, I say this because hopefully someone will see its value and pick it up. It's clear somethings going on with ownership maybe wanting to sell as I'm seeing reviews on here. Anyway our experience was unique; I told my wife and people at the event it was like a scene out of bar rescue! Serving drinks in red solo cups, the bar wasn't very stocked, and though we didn't look around and inspect the place it didn't give off a clean vibe because of updates that look like are needed. That being said at least around us the bar from what we could tell was maintained. Our bartender was friendly so there's that. But immediately on sitting we were informed the kitchen was closed and overheard later with other guests that it was due to staffing issues. Again overhearing it sounded like alot of things were out; even staples like Bud light. My drink was fine but my wife's cider was flat and probably an old keg... again just get the vibe they cashed out and putting minimal in... so I'd definitely recommend another spot until new ownership or some change comes... Which is too bad because even photos on here from 5 years ago look completely different (stocked bar) and I used to come here often about 10 -12 years ago for fun times and great value/experience.

We only stopped in to meet clients and have a few drinks. Very friendly staff with a good vibe to…read moreit. I didn't see anyone eating or look at a menu. I cannot comment on anything about the food. Overall a good bib and friendly staff

What a cool place! We came to The B.O.B. for a comedy show and had no idea how much was going on…read moreinside this building. Every floor has a totally different vibe, which makes it so much fun just walking around and exploring. There's a bar on every floor, and on the third floor they were even doing merengue dance lessons while we were there! Then we headed to the comedy show, which was such a fun way to spend the evening. I love places like this where you can come for one thing and end up discovering a bunch of other things happening under the same roof. Drinks, dancing, comedy, different atmospheres--and yes, basically another bar everywhere you turn. Such a unique Grand Rapids spot and definitely worth checking out. We had a great night!

Bang for your buck: 7/10 Quality: 5/10…read moreService: 9/10 Ambiance/Location: 6/10 Overall: 6/10

We finally made it for dinner at Mertens Prime after visiting just their rooftop bar last summer…read more This spot feels hidden away from Grand Rapids (even though it's smack dab in the middle), like it's its own little dark and romantic universe. We had escargot (for the first time!) and were blown away! The little serving of pasta that came with was an added bonus (and cured my constant craving for buttery noodles!) For entrees, we had the butternut squash gnocchi with shrimp added, and the duck al orange. The gnocchi was the perfect amalgamation of flavors, with the sweet squash, tangy goat cheese, and salty shrimp. The duck was juicy and delicious, and Derek loved the broccolini that came with it as well! (Honestly, I don't know how they made a vegetable taste like that!) We were so bummed we didn't save room for dessert, because the whole dessert menu looked insane. I'm looking forward to coming back for some french onion soup, a little dessert or two, and maybe a drink on the roof of the weather ever warms up! Shoutout to our server, who was very helpful and communicative even when he was being pulled a million different ways! (Lots of table side service desserts were going out)

MERTENS Prime really wants to feel like an upscale steakhouse, but the reality misses the mark…read more The entire place was dark, the seating was uncomfortable and cheap, and details like missing candles and worn walls made it feel neglected rather than intentionally "historic." Service hovered in a way that felt more judgmental than welcoming. On top of that, almost everything was $2 more than the menu price (my tiny side salad listed at $7/14 came to $9), and our bill shows a "seat count" of 10 even though we were seven -- probably why the automatic 18% gratuity hit. The food itself was mid at best; ironically, the highlight was a coffee mocktail.

We were curious about this place till yesterday when we stumbled in and chowed down on burritos and…read morechicken bacon ranch sandwich, well we've eaten at more expensive places but we give this place 2 thumbs up. The food was fresh and flavorful We brought friends and are making plans to return The staff were nice and friendly, the place was very clean and nicely layered out If I had a bad thing to say it would be for the metal chairs( I'll bring a pillow next time) But a great family and singles place with weekly music being played by local bands Yup they have a happy hour too

Overall, we had a so-so experience at Butcher Block Social. The food had solid flavor. The…read moreatmosphere was relaxed, and the sides were especially good. The green beans and macaroni & cheese were my favorites! We came in for lunch. We were about the second table seated around 11:30am. The place quickly filled up! However, there was only one server. It's not her fault. But it kinda sucked after a while. And it was our first time trying this place. Since it got so busy, our server got tied up taking orders and she seemed to be answering the phone too. I noticed that our food was ready and under the warmer. Unfortunately, our food was not that hot when it got to us, finally. The ribs were overdone. My pulled chicken was very good although it was a tad on the cool side. We were celebrating a special occasion and I hate that our special lunch was kind of ruined. I think I would probably try this place again at dinner time.

Cool place! Friendly atmosphere, good food, nice pours, inviting and warm. Busy on a Saturday…read moreafternoon!

Came on a Thursday night as we had just arrived in town for a weekend wedding. We were meeting some…read moreother bridal party members here for dinner. As you enter the front door, you have to go up a couple of steps - my shoe caught on one and I literally fell flat on my face at the entrance to the restaurant. Despite the blow to my ego I wasn't hurt, but not one member of the staff bothered to check. And considering that the two bridal party members, who had already arrived, were the ONLY ones in the restaurant you couldn't say it was too busy to notice. Burgers were ok, nothing to write home about.

best pizza in Muskegon and love the atmosphere, staff are super nice. We've never ordered anything…read moreelse, but will at some point. Will continue to go and totally recommend this place.

We came in on Saturday 5/2/26 around 5:45 and put our names on the waitlist. We grabbed a beer from…read moreKitchen 794 (which we also love) while we waited for our table. It was busy - as expected. But the overall vibe of the place is so cozy and intimate. We love it! We were able to sit at the bar and Hailey took such good care of us! She was attentive, friendly and made great cocktails! Started with a Smoked Pineapple Flan cocktail and a dirty martini. Both were delicious! Loved the martini glass. We each had a side Caesar salad to start. The lettuce was crisp and the dressing was perfect. Once again, we had the Old Chicago on Sicilian crust. One of these days I'm going to try the deep dish, I swear! But that Sicilian is just so dang good! It was perfection as usual. This was the first time we ordered dessert. I saw the Vanilla Bean Crème Brûlée and KNEW I was going to order it. OMG, it was everything I wanted it to be. Perfection. Excellent experience - again. Thank you, Capone's!