This restaurant was right across the street from our hotel and we hadn't made reservations but we…read morewere able to sit at a high top table in the bar area. The prices are high, but not as high as Ruth's Chris across the street and I actually liked the food better. I got the Lump Crab cake dinner and it is amazing! It comes with 2 crab cakes, mashed potatoes and green beans. I took leftovers and had a great snack later. My friend got the fish and chips and said it was delicious and he had leftovers too because it was a big portion. The service was great and food was phenomenal!

Ordered the jumbo crab cakes. They weren't jumbo and the crab meat looked strangely grey, like it…read morehad been sitting there too long or it was cut with something else. Drinks were good though. I don't know why the food here is hit or miss. Also got their sweet and sour fried cauliflower. It's battered and fried, but the batter was a bit gummy and not crunchy. If they maybe fried it a bit longer until golden brown, it would have tasted better.

10/10 for my household we have Rika's every week or more season to perfection always made to orderread more

I had the awesome crack wings and fries combo. It took the owner about 20 minutes to prepare but…read morewell worth it. The guy is friendly and knows his stuff. The restaurant is small in an industrial part of town with customers picking up to go orders from time to time. I ate at a table.

We've been dying to try GinGin's for ages and finally scored a 7:00 reservation for last night and…read moreit ABSOLUTELY lived up to the hype. The atmosphere is bustling, but dark and romantic. Service was top notch from start to finish. Plates were cleared between each course, we were checked on often but not too much and felt super taken care of. The tart strawberry mocktail was one of the best I've ever had, refreshing and perfectly balanced. We started with the truffle arancini- it sits on top of a bed of black pepper aioli which was to die for. The gem salad was fresh- loved the addition of crispy prosciutto&mandarins. I had the double waygu burger with fries(highly recommend asking for a side of the black pepper aioli for your fries!!) while my husband had the hanger steak frites. Both were cooked perfectly and SO flavorful. We were stuffed, but had to finish with the tiramisu. It came in a chilled glass- so appreciate the attention to detail. I'll be thinking about this meal until I can come back for more!

I went to went to Gin Gins when they first opened and haven't been back until now. And let me tell…read moreyou, they have stayed the best in GR for a reason. Food is fresh, service is excellent and the ambiance is cool too. My waitress was on it with her recs! She helped me find a gin drink to my linking and talked up the scallops. I got them and loved it! Dishes were a bit garlicky, but I like garlic! The bed tartar was wonderful and I enjoyed how they "chunked" the meat instead of making it a mush. My friend got a steak on top of the gnocchi and really enjoyed it! Overall I think this restaurant is worth the hype and canto wait to dine here again! It's important to know that if you want to dine here, plan to reserve a table ahead or plan to wait for a table. They hold 50% of table s for walk ins. Parking DT is always a challenge and once they build the soccer stadium, I imagine it will be craziness. It just takes a bit of planning.

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 had such a great experience here. The staff really knew their stuff, especially when it came to…read moregluten allergies, which honestly made me feel so much more comfortable right away. Our waitress was awesome too--super friendly and helpful without being over the top. The whole place has a clean, modern vibe but still feels really family-friendly, which I liked. It's one of those spots that just feels easy to be in. I ordered the hanger steak, and not even kidding, it was one of the best meals I've had. I never clear my plate, and this time I did. Every bite was that good. You'd never know it was gluten-free--the flavor was incredible and nothing felt like it was missing. Then I somehow made room for cheesecake and finished that too, which says a lot. Same thing there--no way you'd guess it was gluten-free. Overall, they just really know how to do gluten-free right. Nothing felt like a compromise at all. I'd 100% go back.

This place is a must try in Grand Rapids! The hype is real and it was a perfect spot for…read morevalentines! Our server was really kind and attentive, we got a great seat by the window and had a lovely view of east town. I had the pie in the sky cocktail which tasted like liquid apple pie and was delicious. Smooth but strong. My husband got the mushroom risotto which came with lovely chunks of locally grown mushrooms on top. I had the scallops which were perfectly cooked and the couscous, mushrooms, and nuts paired really well with it. Great atmosphere and will definitely be back!

Food is good. Like the fact I can cook it myself. Love the ambiance. Location is awesome walking…read moredistance from two malls. Service was top notch like always.

I've been here several times across the years. I've had good experiences with friends with both hot…read morepot and bbq. The staff is generally very friendly but you do most of the ordering via ipad at the table. I think this format is a lot easier and more efficient for both servers and customers for the most part. The staff is very helpful explaining things and pretty quick at changing out grill pans. I have noticed recently that not all of the food will come out and some things may not ever arrive especially after the first 30 minutes or so. Be sure to notice what things come out more quickly and try to stick to those for the best value.

After hiking, we went to a food hall so that everyone could order whatever they wanted. A few of us…read morestopped at Fish Lads. They had great customer service, lots of options, and the food is good. They have parking across the street in a paid lot. Check them out.

It's been a minute since I had food from fish lads and it is just as good still as a I remember!…read moreThey have great options at what I feel is good pricing for seafood. They have some seating right at their counter but most people probably take their food and head elsewhere to eat. The guy taking our order at the cash register seemed pretty grumpy to be there but it was the end of the day and he was probably ready to get out of there so honestly I get it haha. Oyster poboy was really good and I would like to try more of their fried seafood sandwiches in the future. Still on my list to try the cioppino someday as well.

Pretty place with good food. Came here twice last week when I was visiting GR…read more First time was at night - we had a FANTASTIC waiter named Drew. He was knowledgeable and enthusiastic and did a great job! No complaints. Food was delicious and portions were generous. I had the pineapple glazed shrimp and it was amazing! The second time, we came for lunch and had quite a different experience. Our waitress was young and seemed to be inexperienced (or not well trained?) It took forever to get our coffee. In the meantime, my soup arrived and it was lukewarm. I had to ask for it to be reheated. Flavor was good at least but it appeared to have been microwaved. Waitress was very inattentive. My order came out well before my mother's. I asked for a "warm up" on my coffee, and the waitress microwaved my coffee (she didn't add fresh hot coffee to the cup). She didn't know that's not normal. The waitress was very nice but didn't know how to be a good server. Aside from temperature issues, the food was very good. PS the bathroom door is so heavy that my elderly mother couldn't open it, and there is an open basket of trash in the bathroom, which was off putting in such a pretty restaurant

We love Martini Mondays $5 martinis and margaritas! The…read moreespresso is on our list as one of the best. We tried the truffle fries, shrimp toast, and banging chicken. They were all on the happy hour menu. The bar is fast paced during happy hour so the service isn't what you'd get if you sat down, for food (but we came for the drinks right ) But the $7 shrimp toast is packed with shrimp and they don't skimp on the avocados.