Pleasant setting, and a nice place to relax or work at the airport (pre-security). My waiter was…read morevery kind, patient, and attentive. They were able to make me a scramble/skillet without meat and with artichokes and tomatoes instead. It was delicious.

i was on my way back from Grand Rapids airport, and looked for a place a little out of the way…read more WOW!! The service was OUTSTANDING!! we felt so welcomed!! Our waitress name was Kathy!! food was great!! We had a great experience!!!

Great food great people best chicken strips in west mi a true blast from the past, but make sure…read moreto order them after 4:30 PM

Second time here and this time I wasn't as impressed. I got a bacon cheeseburger with fries and…read morethey were both good, but not the best. One thing that did impress was the fried pickle spears! Amazing with ranch! If you like dill pickles, I definitely recommend. Our service was good and ambience was fine. I don't live in the area so likely won't be back but I know Swany's is a local favorite.

Mattie our server was the nicest young lady who recommended the Brosted pork chop special for…read morelunch. That came with farmers potatoes (fried potatoes with onions and peppers), and a salad and rolls. Everything was delicious right down to the hot buttered rolls. The ambiance is that of an old Irish pub with lots of primitive memorabilia around the walls. While this was my first visit here it's obvious by the number of locals having lunch that it is a local favorite

The atmosphere here is your standard small town bar. There are hints of Irish flair and a very…read morewelcoming feel. I ordered 5 wings ($11) with Kentucky Bourbon Bbq sauce. They were excellent a fantastic crunch from the breading and the chicken was juicy. The sauce was fantastic. It all combined to make wings worth coming back for. I also ordered a 1/2 Ib French Onion Burger ($13). This Steak burger has a homemade chip dip with chips on it, plus sauteed onions, and swiss cheese. It is a unique and delicious burger. The burger itself is juicy and tasty, then you add these unique toppings and it's a home run. The service was amazing. I was there at an off time, but they were very attentive and friendly. Overall a 5 star review. Would I return? Absolutely! Even at 90 miles away I will return. Worth a trip.

Another strange work trip and another local gem! I was told they have amazing burgers and they were…read moreright! Service was super fast and the food was amazing. If ever in the area too have to come try it.

We made a quick stop in to this bar while we were in Ionia. We had a quick beer and some of the…read morepepper jack cheese bites. All good and served promptly. The restaurant side is cozy with a bar and several booths and tables. The other side has pool tables. It's a nice atmosphere with tons of TVs around to watch news or sports. Not a bad bar overall and a good option while you're in downtown Ionia.

The general manager doesn't care about safety of their employees…read more New or old. One of their ex- employees cut themselves on a meat slicer. While slicing onions. The employer failed to pay workmen comp! I wouldn't recommend this restaurant to anyone in ionia or any other business that the owner has.

Pullman Tavern is a really cool dive bar with a great vibe. Excellent selection of some very good…read morelocal draft beers from Rusty Rocket Brewing. Considering the size of the kitchen (it's tiny), the food is quite good. Great cheesesteak and patty melt. Nicely seasoned fries. Good onion rings. Oh, and the people here are super friendly. All things considered, it may not look like much on the outside, but this is a really nice place to hang out for some good beer and grub.

Fun and good food! Locals friendly!!Great staff! Go there for a delicious burger! Family friendly!read more

In terms of things to do in Grand Rapids, visiting House Rules nears the top of my list. I'm not a…read morebig beer drinker, so I had my doubts, but in addition to a half dozen fridges full of beer, they had plenty of non alcoholic drinks, as well as hard ciders, seltzers, and canned cocktails. Many brands were local that I'd never heard of before, and it was fun to experiment and try new things. Their food menu honestly shocked me with how tasty everything was. For a board game bar, I usually expect food to take a back seat or be phoned in, but everything was delicious! I had to try the elote deviled eggs, which was a combo I had never considered but I'm so glad someone did! I also got the truffle mac and cheese and a house salad. Both were excellent! The board game selection was extensive, with old favorites and hidden gems. If I'm ever back in the area, I'll be sure to stop in again!

My husband and I met some friends at House Rules. This is a great place where you can have a bite…read moreto eat, grab a drink, and play a game in a relaxed atmosphere. You pay for your table by the hour. You can pick from a wide range of games from their game library. You can also bring your own games or purchase one at the establishment. We played Chameleon while enjoying sandwiches and chicken tenders. The food was pretty good and made with local ingredients. You can order from a QR code on the table and the food is brought to your table. For dessert we ordered a cookie skillet. We had a good time at Hose Rules and highly recommend it.

We came on a Monday night in September for trivia night and there was a pretty good crowd playing…read more It was a fast paced, 100 question, MC ran event. Everyone seemed to have a great time. We had the onion rings as an appetizer and they were incredible. A high quality version of a bar food staple. Wait staff was excellent. Very kind and attentive, even after we ate but stayed an extra 45 minutes for trivia. We will be coming back soon for another Monday trivia night!

Food was great, definitely fresh cooked. I had the perch basket and it tasted like it was fresh…read morebreaded in restaurant. Bartender was friendly provided great service. I would eat here again.

Yummy! Yummy! The Unicorn Tavern delivers on all fronts: creatively cozy, delicious food, and…read morewelcoming staff. I love how this area is decorated with old doors dividing the booths. The indoor/ outdoor space blends together in the warmer months with cool hangout spaces and game areas. This place is truly a work of art. Drink lists abound, but because it was lunchtime we stuck to food. We were not disappointed. Everything was well conceived and delicious. I can't wait to come back and try the bone bread next time, stew and scrumptious sounding salads. Today we had the kids smash burger, Brussels burger with frites and fried haddock and frites with a delicious coleslaw. The best part? Different sauces to choose to dip the fries in. The curry ketchup was the best (special shout out for *actually* cooking the curry into the ketchup) as it did not taste of raw curry. They definitely don't cut corners here. We noticed, and we appreciated it. We will be back.

WOW! If you want probably the best service of your life, and food on par with that vibe, The…read moreUnicorn Tavern is for you! Yes, they have a small parking lot, and don't fret if you have the park on the street like we did, as we were seating promptly and it didn't feel too crowded. Since we were seated at high tops near the bar, the bar tender was our waitress, and she is literally the nicest, good energy, engaging human ever! She also whips up the custom, creative mimosa recipes, kudos to her for her awesomeness! I ordered the Shakshuka, flavorful, delicious, would order again. Even as a non-vegan, it was satisfying and would recommend to everyone. Husband had the 1964 Worlds Fair Waffle, and it was tiny. Not what you envision when you think of Belgian waffles. He also ordered the Belgian Forest Bacon, again VERY small portion, so much so that at the end of the meal, he had to order a side of the Smashed Maple Sausage. Both our drinks (I had the mimosa) were fantastic and worth ordering, loved the glassware! Aside from the small portions of waffle, bacon, and sausage, the cheerful vibes here are contagious, and I'd dine here again in a heartbeat!

The epitome of elevated dining with the food to complement the experience. This fine establishment…read moreis probably one of my favorite steaks in the Grand Rapids area! They also served bone marrow which you rarely see on the menu.

Overpriced and underwhelming…read more In any other city, this place would have its lunch eaten by better operations / food. ~$125 per person (before tip) for 2 steaks (ribeyes), 3 sides, and 2 Diet Cokes is a bit much considering the quality of food. Fries and brussels were delicious, but the lobster mac is overrated (bland) and our steaks were mediocre. Both were slightly overcooked (not a dealbreaker, but for $85/each I'd expect better). Add in the fact that they just drown them in butter and salt to hide the poor cooking (somehow, very little sear and barely any grill marks on one of the two steaks). Service was excellent - I'll give it that, but it was a little slow at the end once our meal had concluded to get us packed up / being a check. Atmosphere - it feels upscale, but that's just because of the prices and menu selection / options. Food came out quickly, portions were good for the price. They also validate parking for the lot just behind their building (street parking is tight / limited). Unfortunately, it's unlikely that we'd come back. Good news is, there are lots of other options for special occasions in town so weigh your options before booking here.