Charley's Pub & Grill has a Monster Burger that will feed 2 people. Excellent prices and really…read moregood customer service. We go here several times a year when we are on the east coast. They have a fireplace and a friendly full-service bar with just about anything you can name. Warm cozy setting with a homey feel. You always feel welcome. Walk around and check out the pool room. They have a couple of good players at any given time that will give you a good game. This is a must try.

Been reading all the bad reviews. It's a shame people had to experience different scenarios. I'm…read morewriting to say this has the best bar food by far. We never had a bad experience there. I love their wraps. I hope I never have to write a bad review for Charley's.

Came here for dinner on a Thursday night specifically for their poutine dish for Michigan Street…read morepoutine week. Bob's Bar served tater tots with garlic herb cheese curds, house made beef gravy, green onion, and bacon bits. It was great! Felt like it was pretty much what you would want out of a poutine dish. I also got the Chicago dogs which is on their normal menu and these were tasty. I had been craving a Chicago style hot dog for a while and these hit the spot. They got all the toppings right. Especially loved the sport peppers. The basket is served with potato chips. There was some sort of alcohol rep there when we were there and he was handing out free drinks and samplings/shots of alcohol that were on the house so that was a nice surprise! Another nice thing about Bob's bar is their parking! They have a lot that is dedicated only to their customers right across Harlan Ave. Otherwise there is side street parking. Loved the vibe of this place. Kinda divey but not gross or unappealing or anything of that matter. They also have a patio/deck area in the back that looks nice but our server mentioned they don't provide service out there so you come in to order and then take your food/drinks out there.

Michigan Street has a concentrated area of bars including Bob's Sports Bar. My go-to is Birch Lodge…read moreacross the street, but Bob's is a nice spot to mix it up, especially in warmer months as they created a pretty nice outdoor deck area in back. Nate and I stopped in last month to grab a snack and catch an MSU basketball game. It was also Super Bowl Sunday, so it was pretty busy even though it was mid-afternoon. We took a table near the door and had a good view of several TVs. The bar is pretty cozy, so it can get a little crowded. A server came over right away and took our order. I got the spicy dry rub wings and Nate ordered the buffalo chicken rangoons. The food took quite a bit of time to come out, but they were pretty busy with a couple large groups. The wings were excellent! I'd had their regular wings before, but the spicy dry rub was really flavorful with a bit of heat. I liked that it wasn't overly salty like some dry rubs I've had elsewhere. The wings themselves were crispy and juicy. The buffalo chicken rangoons were just okay. The filling was pretty sparse and they were a little tough. We'd definitely get the wings again. Note that they give a small discount if you pay in cash. Bob's Sports Bar is a low key neighborhood hangout spot to watch a game or catch up with friends. They have Keno, pull tabs, Chambongs, and daily food and drink specials. There's plenty of free street parking nearby and they have a designated parking lot across the street.

I've been craving some good polish food for a while now so Pulaski Days truly came at the right…read moretime! I choose to get some food from Eastern Ave Hall this year mostly because they have the online ordering + curbside pickup option. Makes everything so easy. I would note to maybe not try and go pickup food at the same time that the Pulaski Days Parade is going on because it's so chaotic around that area lol All the food was so good. Pierogis are always my favorite and these were super good. Also loved the kielbasa. I'm picky about mashed potato's and gravy but thought these were yummy! The kapusta was a little mild for my taste, I usually like it a little more "sour" but still tasty. I'm also not typically a fan of golumbki, I think it's a texture thing, but this one they served I actually liked! I was surprised! Dill pickle soup was good and I hadn't had this in so long. It's a childhood favorite so it felt like a special treat to eat a good version of this again. The real stand out was the kremowki/cream horns. These were literally insane. I was blown away by how good these are. Super rich so you really only need one MAYBE 2 but they hold over night and you'll definitely be craving more.

Eastern Avenue Hall is one of the many Polish halls in Grand Rapids. Most of the Polish halls are…read moreon the West side of town, but there are four on the northeast side, which is closer to where I live. We stopped by Eastern Hall during Pulaski Days to get dinner and drinks and had a great time. The Polish halls originally served as community gathering places for Polish immigrants to connect and share their heritage. Plenty of Polish people still gather at these membership-based halls, but Pulaski Days provides an opportunity to the public to visit and eat lots of great Polish food! Most halls have a cover charge during Pulaksi Days, as it serves as their biggest fundraiser each year. Eastern Hall was $10 per person which I thought was quite steep (double what we paid at Fifth Street Hall), but worth it for me for a once a year event. Lines for food were quite long, but it moved pretty quickly and we had fun catching up with our friends and had a couple drinks while we waited. We ordered the Polish plate, with kielbasa (smoked sausage), kapusta (braised sauerkraut), golumpki (cabbage rolls), pierogis (potato dumplings), mashed potatoes and gravy, and a slice of rye bread. This is pretty typical of the Polish plates at the different halls, but most people have their favorite plate. Eastern Hall is definitely in the running for my favorite! The pierogis were tender with a bit of crisp on the outside and the best I've had at the halls. The kapusta wasn't as tart and sour as I'm used to, but it would definitely cater to a palate that isn't used to super strong kapusta. We also got a kremówka for dessert - this version was a cream-filled, cone-shaped puff pastry dusted with powdered sugar. We only got one to split, which was a huge mistake! It was so delicious and a bit small. Next time I'd definitely get two. I'll definitely be back to Eastern Hall next year for Pulaski Days! Note that during this fun and festive weekend parking in this area can be a bit tricky, so get there early or prepare to walk a bit.

If you like neighborhood dive bars, you'll love this place! Lots of space, it always feels like…read morethere are regulars there, but never gives the vibe of not being welcoming. They don't serve food, but you can bring food in (and JBs Pizza is very close ). Bartenders have always been friendly. Definitely a fun spot!

Five star dive bar. Service was good from the get-go, drinks were cold and served with a smile, and…read morethe place was comfortable overall. I was visiting Grand Rapids to attend a concert the night before visiting The Derby. I was about to head home back to Dearborn but decided I wanted to stop for a shot and a beer before ending my weekend. I was out and about hitting up thrift shops and saw this bar was nearby. We were immediately welcomed upon taking a seat at the bar. We ordered our drinks and they came up quick. A big football game was about to start, so the place filled up not long after we got there. We were never given a food menu, but we saw an ad for hot dogs on the wall. They also had a bunch of snack food available. We noticed Keno, a pool table and a few gambling entertainment machines. There's a lot more to this space than the initial bar area you see when you walk in. Bathrooms were clean, the bill was cheap and the company was great. I'd definitely stop into The Derby again.

If you're looking for a country-ish dive bar, that has live music then you're in a great spot. They…read morehave a mechanical bull that you can sign up to ride and people can stand around and watch. The drinks are cheap which is awesome, definitely a unique crowd that comes here. The bartender was super efficient and friendly. He knocked out so many drinks for us at once for our group. They also have beer pong tables and pool tables. For me personally, not my scene but I had fun with friends.

if you want to play pool, (and thats part of the reason your going) i wouldn't suggest going!!! my…read morebf and i went and waited for hours to play and never had the chance!!!! there should be a time limit for pool the same people there the whole time

We purchased a jacuzzi from this place and it's been 5 star quality all around. Mike has been so…read morehelpful with instructions on how to maintain the chemical balance in the water and truly cares about what it is he does. We are so appreciative of everyone there! I'd buy again from this place in a heartbeat and recommend them to anyone that asks!

This place has everything we need to get our pool up and operating. Eric and Scott and are both…read moregreat, very knowledgeable and friendly. Newton is the best! Not only does he know more about pools (manufacturers, models, pumps, heaters, all accessories, and chemicals, etc...) he has amazing customer service and goes above and beyond without blinking an eye and is so friendly. I'd recommend this place and Newton to anyone.

Hailey is taking amazing care of us. Long bloody day with Ohare delays. Nachos had scratch made…read morequeso and chips and loaded with beef and toppings. Steak was perfect rare. Tater is loaded and the broccoli was steamed fine, Lots of locals and they got karaoke on Friday night. Huge fan.

Okay for beers. Not recommended for food or other drinks. It was 3pm on a Saturday, and we were…read morethe only table with a half dozen folks at the bar. Potato skins were over cooked, cheese curds were fine, burger came out undercooked and close to raw. While they made me a new one, the service was mediocre at best. We had to get our last round and close the tab at the bar after waiting for our server who never returned. Sorry to say we won't be returning. The place could be a gem with the right investment.