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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El Agave Mexican Grill & Bar
RestaurantsFamily-friendly, casual eatery specializing in burritos and tacos as well as margaritas.
El Agave Mexican Grill & Bar
RestaurantsSakura Japanese Restaurant
RestaurantsLarge, lively hibachi restaurant also offering sushi plus Chinese & Thai entrees.
Sakura Japanese Restaurant
RestaurantsJu Sushi & Lounge
RestaurantsCosmopolitan choice for creative sushi rolls & Asian-fusion dishes, plus unique martinis & sake.
Ju Sushi & Lounge
RestaurantsFred's Italian Restaurant
RestaurantsAiry 2nd-generation pizzeria offers a mellow atmosphere for Italian eats & submarine sandwiches.
Fred's Italian Restaurant
RestaurantsNagoya Sushi (28th ST AYCE)
RestaurantsCasual eatery offering all-you-can-eat sushi and other Japanese dishes in a family-friendly setting.
Nagoya Sushi (28th ST AYCE)
RestaurantsFuji Yama Asian Bistro
RestaurantsSpacious Japanese restaurant offering flaming hibachi grills & generous portions of sushi combos.
Fuji Yama Asian Bistro
RestaurantsJaku Sushi North
RestaurantsCasual, strip-mall Japanese eatery offering grilled items plus a sushi bar with rolls & sashimi.
Jaku Sushi North
RestaurantsEl Globo Restaurant E Beltline
RestaurantsCozy place focusing on tacos (including quesabirria) and other classic Mexican dishes.
El Globo Restaurant E Beltline
RestaurantsLos Ranchos Mexican Restaurant
RestaurantsPopular, friendly restaurant specializing in burritos and other quintessential Mexican fare, plus margaritas.
Los Ranchos Mexican Restaurant
RestaurantsVitale’s Sports Bar Lounge - Comstock Park
RestaurantsLocal chain sports bar features an array of beers & casual bar eats amid pool tables, TVs & games.
Vitale’s Sports Bar Lounge - Comstock Park
RestaurantsLos Portales
RestaurantsCasual restaurant serving traditional Mexican eats and margaritas, plus a kids' menu.
Los Portales
RestaurantsQDOBA Mexican Eats
RestaurantsA menu of customizable Mexican food served in a modern restaurant, plus takeout & catering.
QDOBA Mexican Eats
RestaurantsEastern Kille Distillery
RestaurantsModest whiskey distillery with an industrial-chic tasting room turning out crafted cocktails.
Eastern Kille Distillery
RestaurantsAnna's House - Grandville
RestaurantsCasual American eatery serving breakfast and lunch including gluten-free and vegan options.
Anna's House - Grandville
RestaurantsBoardwalk Subs
RestaurantsCasual eatery featuring a variety of subs and soups, plus catering and takeout.
Boardwalk Subs
RestaurantsCulver’s
RestaurantsFast-food chain specializing in frozen custard & signature burgers made with Midwest beef & dairy.
Culver’s
RestaurantsNoble Restaurant
RestaurantsRelaxed breakfast & lunch cafe offering thoughtfully sourced & vegan-friendly American comfort food.
Noble Restaurant
RestaurantsTokyo Buffet & Grill
RestaurantsCasual buffet joint offering a wide variety of sushi rolls, Chinese favorites and hibachi options, plus seating and takeout.
Tokyo Buffet & Grill
RestaurantsStella's Lounge
RestaurantsIf your week needs a little nostalgia and a lot of flavor, Stella's Lounge delivers award-winning giant stuffed burgers, a deep list of…
Stella's Lounge
RestaurantsChoo Choo Grill
RestaurantsChoo Choo Grill is that low-key neighborhood spot for no-fuss breakfast plates and lunch favorites, perfect when cooking at home feels…
Choo Choo Grill
RestaurantsRoam by San Chez
RestaurantsRelaxed, all-day restaurant offering a menu of global street eats from kebabs to tacos & veggies.
Roam by San Chez
RestaurantsDetroit Wing Company
RestaurantsCasual, kid-friendly option dishing up chicken wings (including boneless versions), burgers, salads and sides.
Detroit Wing Company
RestaurantsBeltline Bar
RestaurantsBusy Mexican cantina with a full bar famous for its 50-year-old wet burrito recipe & ample plates.
Beltline Bar
RestaurantsUmi Sushi&Grill
RestaurantsCasual venue featuring fresh sushi rolls and other Japanese eats.
Umi Sushi&Grill
RestaurantsBig O Pizza and Booze
RestaurantsFamily-friendly parlor with specialty pizzas, subs & red-sauce fare in a chill space with a bar.
Big O Pizza and Booze
RestaurantsRose's
RestaurantsHistoric spot with a lakeside view offers Mediterranean, Italian & casual American eats.
Rose's
RestaurantsSan Chez A Tapas Bistro
RestaurantsBreezy tapas spot for Mediterranean & Spanish flavors with an upbeat ambiance, plus cooking classes.
San Chez A Tapas Bistro
RestaurantsSalvatore's | Italian Restaurant & Pizza
RestaurantsExpansive pizzeria featuring classic pies, pastas & salads plus a weekday lunch buffet.
Salvatore's | Italian Restaurant & Pizza
RestaurantsLucy's
RestaurantsCreative cafe fare, baked goods & cocktails served in a charming, modern space with outdoor seating.
Lucy's
RestaurantsATO SUSHI Korean & Japanese Cuisine
RestaurantsCompact cafe mixing classic Korean & Japanese fare including BBQ, noodles, sushi & bento boxes.
ATO SUSHI Korean & Japanese Cuisine
RestaurantsBig Bob's Pizza
RestaurantsFree popcorn & big-screen TVs add to comfortable atmosphere at pizzeria with microbrews & full bar.
Big Bob's Pizza
RestaurantsStubburn bbq
RestaurantsRelaxed BBQ restaurant specializing in brisket along with pulled pork and smoked turkey.
Stubburn bbq
RestaurantsButcher's Union
RestaurantsModern gastropub with a meat-heavy menu of globally inspired fare, 100+ whiskeys & draft beer.
Butcher's Union
RestaurantsGarden District
RestaurantsWarmly decorated eatery and bar dishing up Cajun classics such as gumbo and jambalaya, plus New Orleans-style cocktails.
Garden District
RestaurantsThe Søvengård
RestaurantsSeasonal produce is given a Scandinavian treatment at this hip destination with a terrace.
The Søvengård
RestaurantsWing Heaven
RestaurantsWings, gizzards, catfish, and other comfort eats dished up in a casual setting.
Wing Heaven
RestaurantsBlack Napkin
RestaurantsBurger joint and chicken shop making artisan-style burgers, fries and homemade soda.
Black Napkin
RestaurantsMISSION BBQ
RestaurantsCasual chain featuring BBQ & classic sides, plus memorabilia honoring soldiers & first responders.
MISSION BBQ
RestaurantsOne Stop Coney
RestaurantsFamily-run lunchtime venue turning out burgers, regional-style hot dogs & fresh-cut fries.
One Stop Coney
RestaurantsFratelli’s Italian Kitchen
RestaurantsThis small, brick-lined joint serves whole pizzas & slices, plus everyday pastas, subs & wings.
Fratelli’s Italian Kitchen
RestaurantsBurger Theory - Grand Rapids
RestaurantsHoliday Inn restaurant & lounge serving American fare & local beer in casual surrounds.
Burger Theory - Grand Rapids
RestaurantsTupelo Honey Southern Kitchen & Bar
RestaurantsAn all-day menu of Southern comfort food with a creative twist, plus craft beers & cocktails.
Tupelo Honey Southern Kitchen & Bar
RestaurantsVitale's Pizza Grand Rapids
RestaurantsDown-to-earth watering hole featuring sports on the TVs, plus deep-dish pizza & Italian entrees.
Vitale's Pizza Grand Rapids
RestaurantsWestside Social
RestaurantsElevated comfort food & beer on tap featured in a trendy, laid-back space with a patio fireplace.
Westside Social
RestaurantsTia Juana
RestaurantsCounter-serve eatery serving traditional tacos and burritos, plus vegan options.
Tia Juana
RestaurantsOne Twenty Three Tavern
RestaurantsHip, industrial-chic option dishing up elevated sandwiches, burgers & mains, plus craft cocktails.
One Twenty Three Tavern
RestaurantsLicari's Sicilian Pizza Kitchen-No.1
RestaurantsCheery pizzeria with a laid-back vibe, also offering pasta dishes, sandwiches & a bar.
Licari's Sicilian Pizza Kitchen-No.1
RestaurantsMikado | Sushi Restaurant
RestaurantsJapanese pick with cheery traditional decor offers à la carte sushi galore & traditional eats.
Mikado | Sushi Restaurant
RestaurantsJT's Pizza & Spirits
RestaurantsVeteran (since 1975) family-owned hangout known for specialty pies, pasta, subs & other casual fare.
JT's Pizza & Spirits
RestaurantsMike's Wings Waffle Burgers and More
RestaurantsCasual eatery offering traditional and boneless wings in many flavors, plus sides and homemade Kool-Aid.
Mike's Wings Waffle Burgers and More
RestaurantsQuarantino's
RestaurantsColorful pizza place serving Detroit-style pies alongside pasta and salads.
Quarantino's
RestaurantsWolfgang's Restaurant
RestaurantsHomey breakfast fixture popular with locals doles out handmade hash browns & unique, ample dishes.
Wolfgang's Restaurant
RestaurantsAllora
RestaurantsUpscale eatery featuring coastal Italian cuisine alongside cocktails and wine.
Allora
RestaurantsCantina Mexican Grill
RestaurantsStone work & orange walls create a rustic vibe at this Mexican stop with a basement bar & patio.
Cantina Mexican Grill
RestaurantsSushi Yama
RestaurantsAn extensive menu of maki & nigiri, plus lunch combos, offered in modest lower-level digs.
Sushi Yama
RestaurantsSoho Sushi
RestaurantsPolished Japanese cafe offering classic rolls, entrees & weeknight sushi deals, plus a full bar.
Soho Sushi
RestaurantsEl Cerrito Cocina Mexicana
RestaurantsRelaxed Mexican restaurant dishing up traditional cuisine and margaritas, plus live music.
El Cerrito Cocina Mexicana
RestaurantsGinza Sushi & Ramen Bar
RestaurantsCasual spot for sushi, ramen and other Japanese dishes.
Ginza Sushi & Ramen Bar
RestaurantsLittlebird
RestaurantsCozy neighborhood bistro for farm-to-table cuisine, natural wine & bespoke cocktails.
Littlebird
RestaurantsMaru Sushi & Grill
RestaurantsJapanese restaurant featuring unique sushi rolls, hibachi eats & cocktails, plus patio seating.
Maru Sushi & Grill
RestaurantsBrickYard Tavern
RestaurantsTrendy burgers and chicken dishes in a cozy bar and restaurant, along with a patio.
BrickYard Tavern
RestaurantsToastn’ Tea
RestaurantsCozy eatery for Asian treats, like banh mi, boba, pho and fried chicken, along with a varied tea selection.
Toastn’ Tea
RestaurantsBrunch House GR
RestaurantsRelaxed breakfast, brunch, and lunch eatery with a menu that includes items like chicken and waffles and French toast.
Brunch House GR
RestaurantsCafé Mamo
RestaurantsRelaxed cafe serving classic American dishes such as bison burgers, half chicken and pasta.
Café Mamo
RestaurantsDonkey Taqueria
RestaurantsThis happening Mexican joint in a former service station features an extensive tequila menu.
Donkey Taqueria
RestaurantsBistro Bella Vita
RestaurantsAiry spot filled with warm woods offers farm-to-table homestyle Mediterranean dishes & patio dining.
Bistro Bella Vita
RestaurantsThe Old Goat
RestaurantsGastropub fare & a full bar in an industrial-chic environs with oil-drum lighting & outdoor seating.
The Old Goat
RestaurantsJaku Sushi & Grill
RestaurantsModern eatery featuring a wide range of sushi rolls & other Japanese plates in a snug, bright space.
Jaku Sushi & Grill
RestaurantsBJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse
RestaurantsFamily-friendly chain outpost pairs familiar pub fare with an extensive list of house brews.
BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse
RestaurantsTwo Scotts Barbecue
RestaurantsBBQ joint in a converted root-beer stand serving smoked meats, country sides & old-fashioned sodas.
Two Scotts Barbecue
RestaurantsTerra GR
RestaurantsFarm-to-table dishes, wood-fired pizza, craft cocktails & beer offered in a stylish, rustic space.
Terra GR
RestaurantsBig E's Sports Grill Grand Rapids Beltline
RestaurantsBig, friendly sports bar with burgers, pizza and wings plus a salad bar and other standard bar bites .
Big E's Sports Grill Grand Rapids Beltline
RestaurantsZ's Bar & Restaurant
RestaurantsAmerican restaurant with a long wooden bar & booths also features pool & karaoke.
Z's Bar & Restaurant
RestaurantsLaid-back brewpub crafting craft beers brewed in house and artisan spirits such as whiskey.
Wingstop
RestaurantsCasual outlet of a chain serving custom-flavored chicken wings, plus hand-cut fries and tenders.
Wingstop
RestaurantsPho Soc Trang
RestaurantsRelaxed restaurant serving traditional dishes like pho and curries, plus noodles and desserts.
Pho Soc Trang
RestaurantsMangiamo
RestaurantsElegant eatery serving contemporary international cuisine in a space that has outdoor seating.
Mangiamo
RestaurantsCherie Inn
RestaurantsLocals line up for inspired breakfast & lunch fare at this celebrated cozy cafe with vintage decor.
Cherie Inn
RestaurantsMasa Sushi & Steakhouse
RestaurantsClean spot for sushi, hibachi-cooked meals and bento boxes.
Masa Sushi & Steakhouse
RestaurantsBig E's Sports Grill
RestaurantsCasual sports bar at the Embassy Suites hotel offering happy hour specials and a 61-item salad bar at lunch.
Big E's Sports Grill
RestaurantsGin Gin's
RestaurantsWarm, elegant eatery dishing up steaks and seafood dishes alongside an extensive drinks menu, plus a bar.
Gin Gin's
RestaurantsPietro's Italian Restaurant
RestaurantsStoried, rustic Italian eatery serving handmade ravioli, thin crust pizza & lengthy wine list.
Pietro's Italian Restaurant
RestaurantsWestsider Cafe
RestaurantsDaytime eatery serving breakfast, sandwiches & polish fare in a relaxed, contemporary space.
Westsider Cafe
RestaurantsThe Pit Stop
RestaurantsCompact, counter-serve operation with old-school BBQ plates, sides & desserts to eat in or take out.
The Pit Stop
RestaurantsSpeakEZ Lounge
RestaurantsSpeakeasy-inspired lounge offering live music & New American eats, plus modern & old-time cocktails.
SpeakEZ Lounge
RestaurantsCondado Tacos
RestaurantsCasual eatery for build-your-own tacos, margaritas and nachos, plus beer and cocktails.
Condado Tacos
RestaurantsPera Pizzeria
RestaurantsFamily-owned pizzeria dishing up wood-fired pies and other Mediterranean eats for takeout.
Pera Pizzeria
RestaurantsArcane Pizza
RestaurantsCasual spot turning out artisan pies with thin, sour-dough crusts and creative toppings.
Arcane Pizza
RestaurantsOlives
RestaurantsBusy eatery for seasonal American fare with a global twist offers 3-seasons deck & signature drinks.
Olives
Restaurantsgrove
RestaurantsPremium restaurant serves an ever-evolving menu of farm-to-table fare & sources sustainable wines.
grove
RestaurantsNagoya Hibachi Sushi & Catering
RestaurantsCasual eatery featuring sushi rolls and hibachi-grilled meats and seafood in a relaxed setting.
Nagoya Hibachi Sushi & Catering
RestaurantsHopCat
RestaurantsWoodwork-filled brew pub with a massive beer list offering creative pub fare & brunch items.
HopCat
RestaurantsKitchen 67
RestaurantsBig, modern bistro with a long bar offering elevated pub fare, unique cocktails & local craft beer.
Kitchen 67
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Social Misfits
RestaurantsCool 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.”