The best restaurants in Grand Rapids

94 restaurants we’ve checked and stand behind — with the story on each one. Not a ranking; a record.

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Family-friendly, casual eatery specializing in burritos and tacos as well as margaritas.

5401 Northland Dr NE

Family-friendly, casual eatery specializing in burritos and tacos as well as margaritas.

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Large, lively hibachi restaurant also offering sushi plus Chinese & Thai entrees.

3540 Rivertown Point Ct SW (Grandville)

Large, lively hibachi restaurant also offering sushi plus Chinese & Thai entrees.

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Cosmopolitan choice for creative sushi rolls & Asian-fusion dishes, plus unique martinis & sake.

1144 E Paris Ave SE #9

Cosmopolitan choice for creative sushi rolls & Asian-fusion dishes, plus unique martinis & sake.

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Airy 2nd-generation pizzeria offers a mellow atmosphere for Italian eats & submarine sandwiches.

3619 Plainfield Ave NE

Airy 2nd-generation pizzeria offers a mellow atmosphere for Italian eats & submarine sandwiches.

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Casual eatery offering all-you-can-eat sushi and other Japanese dishes in a family-friendly setting.

2915 28th St SE

Casual eatery offering all-you-can-eat sushi and other Japanese dishes in a family-friendly setting.

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Spacious Japanese restaurant offering flaming hibachi grills & generous portions of sushi combos.

1501 E Beltline Ave NE

Spacious Japanese restaurant offering flaming hibachi grills & generous portions of sushi combos.

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Jaku Sushi North

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Casual, strip-mall Japanese eatery offering grilled items plus a sushi bar with rolls & sashimi.

2289 E Beltline Ave NE Ste B

Casual, strip-mall Japanese eatery offering grilled items plus a sushi bar with rolls & sashimi.

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Cozy place focusing on tacos (including quesabirria) and other classic Mexican dishes.

2844 E Beltline Ave NE

Cozy place focusing on tacos (including quesabirria) and other classic Mexican dishes.

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Popular, friendly restaurant specializing in burritos and other quintessential Mexican fare, plus margaritas.

1814 Baldwin St (Georgetown Township)

Popular, friendly restaurant specializing in burritos and other quintessential Mexican fare, plus margaritas.

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Local chain sports bar features an array of beers & casual bar eats amid pool tables, TVs & games.

3868 W River Dr NE (Comstock Park)

Local chain sports bar features an array of beers & casual bar eats amid pool tables, TVs & games.

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Los Portales

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Casual restaurant serving traditional Mexican eats and margaritas, plus a kids' menu.

4005 Plainfield Ave NE

Casual restaurant serving traditional Mexican eats and margaritas, plus a kids' menu.

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A menu of customizable Mexican food served in a modern restaurant, plus takeout & catering.

5150 Northland Dr NE Ste A

A menu of customizable Mexican food served in a modern restaurant, plus takeout & catering.

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Modest whiskey distillery with an industrial-chic tasting room turning out crafted cocktails.

7755 Childsdale Ave NE (Rockford)

Modest whiskey distillery with an industrial-chic tasting room turning out crafted cocktails.

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Casual American eatery serving breakfast and lunch including gluten-free and vegan options.

3766 Potomac Cir SW (Grandville)

Casual American eatery serving breakfast and lunch including gluten-free and vegan options.

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Boardwalk Subs

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Casual eatery featuring a variety of subs and soups, plus catering and takeout.

901 Gezon Pkwy SW (Wyoming)

Casual eatery featuring a variety of subs and soups, plus catering and takeout.

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Culver’s

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Fast-food chain specializing in frozen custard & signature burgers made with Midwest beef & dairy.

245 54th St SW

Fast-food chain specializing in frozen custard & signature burgers made with Midwest beef & dairy.

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Noble Restaurant

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Relaxed breakfast & lunch cafe offering thoughtfully sourced & vegan-friendly American comfort food.

1851 44th St SW Ste. F (Wyoming)

Relaxed breakfast & lunch cafe offering thoughtfully sourced & vegan-friendly American comfort food.

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Casual buffet joint offering a wide variety of sushi rolls, Chinese favorites and hibachi options, plus seating and takeout.

5316 Clyde Park Ave SW Ste N (Wyoming)

Casual buffet joint offering a wide variety of sushi rolls, Chinese favorites and hibachi options, plus seating and takeout.

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Stella's Lounge

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If your week needs a little nostalgia and a lot of flavor, Stella's Lounge delivers award-winning giant stuffed burgers, a deep list of…

53 Commerce Ave SW

If your week needs a little nostalgia and a lot of flavor, Stella's Lounge delivers award-winning giant stuffed burgers, a deep list of 250+ whiskeys, and retro arcade games to settle old scores. Vegan and vegetarian options are legit too, so the whole crew can roll through.

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Choo Choo Grill

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Choo Choo Grill is that low-key neighborhood spot for no-fuss breakfast plates and lunch favorites, perfect when cooking at home feels…

1209 Plainfield Ave NE

Choo Choo Grill is that low-key neighborhood spot for no-fuss breakfast plates and lunch favorites, perfect when cooking at home feels optional this week. Let the griddle work its magic and you leave happier than you arrived, simple as that.

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Roam by San Chez

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Relaxed, all-day restaurant offering a menu of global street eats from kebabs to tacos & veggies.

250 Monroe Ave NW

Relaxed, all-day restaurant offering a menu of global street eats from kebabs to tacos & veggies.

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Casual, kid-friendly option dishing up chicken wings (including boneless versions), burgers, salads and sides.

2004 E Beltline Ave NE

Casual, kid-friendly option dishing up chicken wings (including boneless versions), burgers, salads and sides.

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Beltline Bar

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Busy Mexican cantina with a full bar famous for its 50-year-old wet burrito recipe & ample plates.

16 28th St SE

Busy Mexican cantina with a full bar famous for its 50-year-old wet burrito recipe & ample plates.

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Umi Sushi&Grill

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Casual venue featuring fresh sushi rolls and other Japanese eats.

454 68th St SW

Casual venue featuring fresh sushi rolls and other Japanese eats.

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Family-friendly parlor with specialty pizzas, subs & red-sauce fare in a chill space with a bar.

80 Ottawa Ave NW #1

Family-friendly parlor with specialty pizzas, subs & red-sauce fare in a chill space with a bar.

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Rose's

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Historic spot with a lakeside view offers Mediterranean, Italian & casual American eats.

550 Lakeside Dr SE (East Grand Rapids)

Historic spot with a lakeside view offers Mediterranean, Italian & casual American eats.

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Breezy tapas spot for Mediterranean & Spanish flavors with an upbeat ambiance, plus cooking classes.

38 Fulton St W

Breezy tapas spot for Mediterranean & Spanish flavors with an upbeat ambiance, plus cooking classes.

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Expansive pizzeria featuring classic pies, pastas & salads plus a weekday lunch buffet.

654 Stocking Ave NW

Expansive pizzeria featuring classic pies, pastas & salads plus a weekday lunch buffet.

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Lucy's

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Creative cafe fare, baked goods & cocktails served in a charming, modern space with outdoor seating.

1747 Plainfield Ave NE

Creative cafe fare, baked goods & cocktails served in a charming, modern space with outdoor seating.

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Compact cafe mixing classic Korean & Japanese fare including BBQ, noodles, sushi & bento boxes.

180 Monroe Ave NW

Compact cafe mixing classic Korean & Japanese fare including BBQ, noodles, sushi & bento boxes.

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Big Bob's Pizza

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Free popcorn & big-screen TVs add to comfortable atmosphere at pizzeria with microbrews & full bar.

661 Croswell Ave SE

Free popcorn & big-screen TVs add to comfortable atmosphere at pizzeria with microbrews & full bar.

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Stubburn bbq

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Relaxed BBQ restaurant specializing in brisket along with pulled pork and smoked turkey.

3381 Remembrance Rd NW (Walker)

Relaxed BBQ restaurant specializing in brisket along with pulled pork and smoked turkey.

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Butcher's Union

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Modern gastropub with a meat-heavy menu of globally inspired fare, 100+ whiskeys & draft beer.

438 Bridge St NW

Modern gastropub with a meat-heavy menu of globally inspired fare, 100+ whiskeys & draft beer.

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Garden District

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Warmly decorated eatery and bar dishing up Cajun classics such as gumbo and jambalaya, plus New Orleans-style cocktails.

55 Monroe Center St NW

Warmly decorated eatery and bar dishing up Cajun classics such as gumbo and jambalaya, plus New Orleans-style cocktails.

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The Søvengård

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Seasonal produce is given a Scandinavian treatment at this hip destination with a terrace.

1232 Bridge St NW

Seasonal produce is given a Scandinavian treatment at this hip destination with a terrace.

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Wing Heaven

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Wings, gizzards, catfish, and other comfort eats dished up in a casual setting.

2020 Eastern Ave SE

Wings, gizzards, catfish, and other comfort eats dished up in a casual setting.

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Black Napkin

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Burger joint and chicken shop making artisan-style burgers, fries and homemade soda.

966 Fulton St E

Burger joint and chicken shop making artisan-style burgers, fries and homemade soda.

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MISSION BBQ

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Casual chain featuring BBQ & classic sides, plus memorabilia honoring soldiers & first responders.

2190 E Beltline Ave NE

Casual chain featuring BBQ & classic sides, plus memorabilia honoring soldiers & first responders.

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One Stop Coney

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Family-run lunchtime venue turning out burgers, regional-style hot dogs & fresh-cut fries.

154 Fulton St E

Family-run lunchtime venue turning out burgers, regional-style hot dogs & fresh-cut fries.

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This small, brick-lined joint serves whole pizzas & slices, plus everyday pastas, subs & wings.

443 Bridge St NW #2

This small, brick-lined joint serves whole pizzas & slices, plus everyday pastas, subs & wings.

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Holiday Inn restaurant & lounge serving American fare & local beer in casual surrounds.

310 Pearl St NW

Holiday Inn restaurant & lounge serving American fare & local beer in casual surrounds.

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An all-day menu of Southern comfort food with a creative twist, plus craft beers & cocktails.

140 Ottawa Ave NW Ste 100

An all-day menu of Southern comfort food with a creative twist, plus craft beers & cocktails.

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Down-to-earth watering hole featuring sports on the TVs, plus deep-dish pizza & Italian entrees.

814 Leonard St NE

Down-to-earth watering hole featuring sports on the TVs, plus deep-dish pizza & Italian entrees.

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Westside Social

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Elevated comfort food & beer on tap featured in a trendy, laid-back space with a patio fireplace.

2802 Lake Michigan Dr NW

Elevated comfort food & beer on tap featured in a trendy, laid-back space with a patio fireplace.

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Tia Juana

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Counter-serve eatery serving traditional tacos and burritos, plus vegan options.

2289 E Beltline Ave NE Ste C

Counter-serve eatery serving traditional tacos and burritos, plus vegan options.

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Hip, industrial-chic option dishing up elevated sandwiches, burgers & mains, plus craft cocktails.

123 Ionia Ave SW

Hip, industrial-chic option dishing up elevated sandwiches, burgers & mains, plus craft cocktails.

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Cheery pizzeria with a laid-back vibe, also offering pasta dishes, sandwiches & a bar.

3123 Leonard St NE

Cheery pizzeria with a laid-back vibe, also offering pasta dishes, sandwiches & a bar.

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Japanese pick with cheery traditional decor offers à la carte sushi galore & traditional eats.

3971 28th St SE

Japanese pick with cheery traditional decor offers à la carte sushi galore & traditional eats.

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Veteran (since 1975) family-owned hangout known for specialty pies, pasta, subs & other casual fare.

6716 Old 28th St SE

Veteran (since 1975) family-owned hangout known for specialty pies, pasta, subs & other casual fare.

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Casual eatery offering traditional and boneless wings in many flavors, plus sides and homemade Kool-Aid.

1808 Monroe Ave NW #2

Casual eatery offering traditional and boneless wings in many flavors, plus sides and homemade Kool-Aid.

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Quarantino's

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Colorful pizza place serving Detroit-style pies alongside pasta and salads.

1444 Lake Dr SE

Colorful pizza place serving Detroit-style pies alongside pasta and salads.

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Homey breakfast fixture popular with locals doles out handmade hash browns & unique, ample dishes.

1530 Wealthy St SE

Homey breakfast fixture popular with locals doles out handmade hash browns & unique, ample dishes.

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Allora

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Upscale eatery featuring coastal Italian cuisine alongside cocktails and wine.

201 Monroe Ave NW

Upscale eatery featuring coastal Italian cuisine alongside cocktails and wine.

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Stone work & orange walls create a rustic vibe at this Mexican stop with a basement bar & patio.

2770 E Paris Ave SE

Stone work & orange walls create a rustic vibe at this Mexican stop with a basement bar & patio.

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Sushi Yama

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An extensive menu of maki & nigiri, plus lunch combos, offered in modest lower-level digs.

146 Monroe Center St NW

An extensive menu of maki & nigiri, plus lunch combos, offered in modest lower-level digs.

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Soho Sushi

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Polished Japanese cafe offering classic rolls, entrees & weeknight sushi deals, plus a full bar.

58 Monroe Center St NW

Polished Japanese cafe offering classic rolls, entrees & weeknight sushi deals, plus a full bar.

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Relaxed Mexican restaurant dishing up traditional cuisine and margaritas, plus live music.

1400 Lake Dr SE (East Grand Rapids)

Relaxed Mexican restaurant dishing up traditional cuisine and margaritas, plus live music.

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Casual spot for sushi, ramen and other Japanese dishes.

1015 Michigan St NE

Casual spot for sushi, ramen and other Japanese dishes.

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Littlebird

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Cozy neighborhood bistro for farm-to-table cuisine, natural wine & bespoke cocktails.

95 Monroe Center St NW

Cozy neighborhood bistro for farm-to-table cuisine, natural wine & bespoke cocktails.

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Japanese restaurant featuring unique sushi rolls, hibachi eats & cocktails, plus patio seating.

927 Cherry St SE

Japanese restaurant featuring unique sushi rolls, hibachi eats & cocktails, plus patio seating.

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BrickYard Tavern

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Trendy burgers and chicken dishes in a cozy bar and restaurant, along with a patio.

940 Monroe Ave NW

Trendy burgers and chicken dishes in a cozy bar and restaurant, along with a patio.

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Toastn’ Tea

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Cozy eatery for Asian treats, like banh mi, boba, pho and fried chicken, along with a varied tea selection.

2500 E Beltline Ave SE Ste F

Cozy eatery for Asian treats, like banh mi, boba, pho and fried chicken, along with a varied tea selection.

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Brunch House GR

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Relaxed breakfast, brunch, and lunch eatery with a menu that includes items like chicken and waffles and French toast.

820 Forest Hill Ave SE Ste b

Relaxed breakfast, brunch, and lunch eatery with a menu that includes items like chicken and waffles and French toast.

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Café Mamo

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Relaxed cafe serving classic American dishes such as bison burgers, half chicken and pasta.

1601 Plainfield Ave NE

Relaxed cafe serving classic American dishes such as bison burgers, half chicken and pasta.

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Donkey Taqueria

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This happening Mexican joint in a former service station features an extensive tequila menu.

665 Wealthy St SE

This happening Mexican joint in a former service station features an extensive tequila menu.

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Airy spot filled with warm woods offers farm-to-table homestyle Mediterranean dishes & patio dining.

44 Cesar E. Chavez Ave SW

Airy spot filled with warm woods offers farm-to-table homestyle Mediterranean dishes & patio dining.

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The Old Goat

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Gastropub fare & a full bar in an industrial-chic environs with oil-drum lighting & outdoor seating.

2434 Eastern Ave SE

Gastropub fare & a full bar in an industrial-chic environs with oil-drum lighting & outdoor seating.

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Modern eatery featuring a wide range of sushi rolls & other Japanese plates in a snug, bright space.

1671 Marketplace Dr SE (Caledonia)

Modern eatery featuring a wide range of sushi rolls & other Japanese plates in a snug, bright space.

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Family-friendly chain outpost pairs familiar pub fare with an extensive list of house brews.

3445 28th St SE

Family-friendly chain outpost pairs familiar pub fare with an extensive list of house brews.

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BBQ joint in a converted root-beer stand serving smoked meats, country sides & old-fashioned sodas.

536 Leonard St NW

BBQ joint in a converted root-beer stand serving smoked meats, country sides & old-fashioned sodas.

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Terra GR

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Farm-to-table dishes, wood-fired pizza, craft cocktails & beer offered in a stylish, rustic space.

1429 Lake Dr SE

Farm-to-table dishes, wood-fired pizza, craft cocktails & beer offered in a stylish, rustic space.

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Social Misfits

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Cool place for elevated sweet & savory waffles, plus coffee & craft cocktail options.

43 Fulton St W

Cool place for elevated sweet & savory waffles, plus coffee & craft cocktail options.

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Big, friendly sports bar with burgers, pizza and wings plus a salad bar and other standard bar bites .

2325 E Beltline Ave SE

Big, friendly sports bar with burgers, pizza and wings plus a salad bar and other standard bar bites .

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American restaurant with a long wooden bar & booths also features pool & karaoke.

168 Louis, Campau Promenade NW

American restaurant with a long wooden bar & booths also features pool & karaoke.

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Laid-back brewpub crafting craft beers brewed in house and artisan spirits such as whiskey.

417 Bridge St NW

Laid-back brewpub crafting craft beers brewed in house and artisan spirits such as whiskey.

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Wingstop

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Casual outlet of a chain serving custom-flavored chicken wings, plus hand-cut fries and tenders.

2505 Alpine Ave NW B

Casual outlet of a chain serving custom-flavored chicken wings, plus hand-cut fries and tenders.

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Pho Soc Trang

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Relaxed restaurant serving traditional dishes like pho and curries, plus noodles and desserts.

4242 Division Ave S

Relaxed restaurant serving traditional dishes like pho and curries, plus noodles and desserts.

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Mangiamo

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Elegant eatery serving contemporary international cuisine in a space that has outdoor seating.

1033 Lake Dr SE

Elegant eatery serving contemporary international cuisine in a space that has outdoor seating.

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Cherie Inn

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Locals line up for inspired breakfast & lunch fare at this celebrated cozy cafe with vintage decor.

969 Cherry St SE

Locals line up for inspired breakfast & lunch fare at this celebrated cozy cafe with vintage decor.

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Clean spot for sushi, hibachi-cooked meals and bento boxes.

2320 Health Dr SW Ste C (Wyoming)

Clean spot for sushi, hibachi-cooked meals and bento boxes.

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Casual sports bar at the Embassy Suites hotel offering happy hour specials and a 61-item salad bar at lunch.

710 Monroe Ave NW

Casual sports bar at the Embassy Suites hotel offering happy hour specials and a 61-item salad bar at lunch.

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Gin Gin's

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Warm, elegant eatery dishing up steaks and seafood dishes alongside an extensive drinks menu, plus a bar.

345 Summer Ave NW

Warm, elegant eatery dishing up steaks and seafood dishes alongside an extensive drinks menu, plus a bar.

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Storied, rustic Italian eatery serving handmade ravioli, thin crust pizza & lengthy wine list.

2780 Birchcrest Dr SE

Storied, rustic Italian eatery serving handmade ravioli, thin crust pizza & lengthy wine list.

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Westsider Cafe

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Daytime eatery serving breakfast, sandwiches & polish fare in a relaxed, contemporary space.

1180 Walker Ave NW

Daytime eatery serving breakfast, sandwiches & polish fare in a relaxed, contemporary space.

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The Pit Stop

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Compact, counter-serve operation with old-school BBQ plates, sides & desserts to eat in or take out.

6479 28th St SE

Compact, counter-serve operation with old-school BBQ plates, sides & desserts to eat in or take out.

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SpeakEZ Lounge

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Speakeasy-inspired lounge offering live music & New American eats, plus modern & old-time cocktails.

600 Monroe Ave NW

Speakeasy-inspired lounge offering live music & New American eats, plus modern & old-time cocktails.

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Condado Tacos

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Casual eatery for build-your-own tacos, margaritas and nachos, plus beer and cocktails.

449 Bridge St NW

Casual eatery for build-your-own tacos, margaritas and nachos, plus beer and cocktails.

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Pera Pizzeria

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Family-owned pizzeria dishing up wood-fired pies and other Mediterranean eats for takeout.

2224 Wealthy St SE

Family-owned pizzeria dishing up wood-fired pies and other Mediterranean eats for takeout.

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Arcane Pizza

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Casual spot turning out artisan pies with thin, sour-dough crusts and creative toppings.

1300 Plainfield Ave NE

Casual spot turning out artisan pies with thin, sour-dough crusts and creative toppings.

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Olives

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Busy eatery for seasonal American fare with a global twist offers 3-seasons deck & signature drinks.

2162 Wealthy St SE

Busy eatery for seasonal American fare with a global twist offers 3-seasons deck & signature drinks.

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grove

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Premium restaurant serves an ever-evolving menu of farm-to-table fare & sources sustainable wines.

919 Cherry St SE

Premium restaurant serves an ever-evolving menu of farm-to-table fare & sources sustainable wines.

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Casual eatery featuring sushi rolls and hibachi-grilled meats and seafood in a relaxed setting.

16 Monroe Center St NE Ste 100

Casual eatery featuring sushi rolls and hibachi-grilled meats and seafood in a relaxed setting.

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HopCat

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Woodwork-filled brew pub with a massive beer list offering creative pub fare & brunch items.

25 Ionia Ave SW Ste 100

Woodwork-filled brew pub with a massive beer list offering creative pub fare & brunch items.

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Kitchen 67

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Big, modern bistro with a long bar offering elevated pub fare, unique cocktails & local craft beer.

1977 E Beltline Ave NE

Big, modern bistro with a long bar offering elevated pub fare, unique cocktails & local craft beer.

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