The best restaurants in Kentwood

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

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Pizza Ranch

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Buffet chain offering pizza, fried chicken & classic American sides in an Old West-themed setting.

3858 28th St SE

Buffet chain offering pizza, fried chicken & classic American sides in an Old West-themed setting.

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Mexican favorites including fajitas, burritos & margaritas offered in a spacious strip-mall venue.

2948 28th St SE (Grand Rapids)

Mexican favorites including fajitas, burritos & margaritas offered in a spacious strip-mall venue.

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Faro's Pizza

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Traditional & Chicago-style pizza, plus Italian basics like lasagna & stromboli, in strip-mall digs.

3963 28th St SE (Grand Rapids)

Traditional & Chicago-style pizza, plus Italian basics like lasagna & stromboli, in strip-mall digs.

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Bagel Beanery

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Established daytime chain for espresso drinks, housemade bagels & cafe fare in a simple interior.

2845 Breton Rd SE (Grand Rapids)

Established daytime chain for espresso drinks, housemade bagels & cafe fare in a simple interior.

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Relaxed Mexican eatery in Woodland Mall's food court serving traditional dishes with vegan options.

3195 28th St SE Ste 103 (Grand Rapids)

Relaxed Mexican eatery in Woodland Mall's food court serving traditional dishes with vegan options.

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American chain restaurant offering sizable portions from a vast menu including signature cheesecake

3195 28th St SE Ste B-121

American chain restaurant offering sizable portions from a vast menu including signature cheesecake

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Casual restaurant serving tacos and burritos as well as gluten-free and vegetarian options.

509 44th St SE (Grand Rapids)

Casual restaurant serving tacos and burritos as well as gluten-free and vegetarian options.

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Bright, colorful Latin joint dishing up classic Salvadoran eats, from stuffed tortillas to seafood.

4639 Division Ave SW (Grand Rapids)

Bright, colorful Latin joint dishing up classic Salvadoran eats, from stuffed tortillas to seafood.

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Carry-out chain featuring chicken wings, signature breadsticks & pizza tossed from housemade dough.

4325 Breton Rd SE (Grand Rapids)

Carry-out chain featuring chicken wings, signature breadsticks & pizza tossed from housemade dough.

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Vibrant, sports-centric locale with flat screen TVs known for pizza, craft brews & pub grub.

2215 44th St SE (Grand Rapids)

Vibrant, sports-centric locale with flat screen TVs known for pizza, craft brews & pub grub.

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Simple spot with Western and traditional floor seating offering grilled meats & various sushi rolls.

4478 Breton Rd SE

Simple spot with Western and traditional floor seating offering grilled meats & various sushi rolls.

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Casual sports bar & pizzeria serves classic pies & pub grub in a contemporary space with sports TVs.

4261 Kalamazoo Ave SE (Grand Rapids)

Casual sports bar & pizzeria serves classic pies & pub grub in a contemporary space with sports TVs.

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Informal bar/eatery featuring sizzling fajitas & other Tex-Mex specialties, plus giant margaritas.

1409 60th St SE (Grand Rapids)

Informal bar/eatery featuring sizzling fajitas & other Tex-Mex specialties, plus giant margaritas.

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Julian's Kitchen

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Family-owned eatery for wet burritos and tacos as well as other familiar dishes.

3155 Madison Ave SE (Grand Rapids)

Family-owned eatery for wet burritos and tacos as well as other familiar dishes.

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Greco's Pizza

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Casual pizzeria, pasta shop and sub shop dishing up wings, salads and pizzas including lunch buffets and rolls.

5380 Division Ave S (Grand Rapids)

Casual pizzeria, pasta shop and sub shop dishing up wings, salads and pizzas including lunch buffets and rolls.

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Local pizzeria chain featuring specialty pies & other Italian fare in a casual setting.

1515 Eastport Dr SE

Local pizzeria chain featuring specialty pies & other Italian fare in a casual setting.

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WASABI

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Light-filled, modern chain branch serving up bento boxes, sushi and hot Japanese dishes.

4325 Breton Rd SE (Grand Rapids)

Light-filled, modern chain branch serving up bento boxes, sushi and hot Japanese dishes.

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Lia's Pizza

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Casual Italian eats, from whole pies to baked subs & pastas, in a cheerful family-owned eatery.

4405 Eastern Ave SE (Grand Rapids)

Casual Italian eats, from whole pies to baked subs & pastas, in a cheerful family-owned eatery.

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Big Apple Bagels

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Counter-serve chain for coffee, sandwiches & basic breakfast fare including muffins & bagels.

6670 Kalamazoo Ave SE (Grand Rapids)

Counter-serve chain for coffee, sandwiches & basic breakfast fare including muffins & bagels.

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Palermo Pizza

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Informal, family-owned pizzeria offering sizable pies, plus salads, wings, subs & Italian entrees.

2903 Breton Rd SE (Grand Rapids)

Informal, family-owned pizzeria offering sizable pies, plus salads, wings, subs & Italian entrees.

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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 (Grand Rapids)

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

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

3971 28th St SE (Grand Rapids)

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

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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 (Grand Rapids)

Stone work & orange walls create a rustic vibe at this Mexican stop with a basement bar & 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 (Grand Rapids)

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

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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 (Grand Rapids)

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

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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 (Grand Rapids)

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

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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 (Grand Rapids)

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

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

2780 Birchcrest Dr SE (Grand Rapids)

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

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