This is one of our favorite restaurants in the city. The food is always top notch and everything seems fresh. I usually get the seafood boil and my husband has had multiple items he has enjoyed. I love the ambiance as I well. Service is sometimes a little lacking with people forgetting things or bringing courses too quickly or too slow. Overall, if you love seafood, this is probably the best seafood restaurant in the city. read more

Great place, amazing service, great drinks. They were about to close, we will return as this is such a nice little place but it closes at 10 pm. read more

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I've been here a few times now and never had a bad experience. Service is always on point, the cocktails are creative while having plenty of classic options as well. Get a paper plane. But the food, last night we had 2 appetizers, I got the Maine lobster roll and I want to eat that every day. The real star was the clam chowder. My BIL keeps a comprehensive list of the best CC and he put yours in his top 3 and the best he can get locally. Cannot wait to come again. read more

The clam chowder was great! I also had a lobster roll, the flavor was good, but seemed to be missing seasoning.

My wife and I have been here before, and we put it on our " favorites" list. We went for the Lobster Roll yesterday and it was sublime - the service, not so much. I must add that we were there late afternoon before it saw a surge of diners. We ordered two St Lannes wine for $4.50 each, (1/2 off the regular price during "happy hour"). After a long wait, we found someone to get the attention of our server and bring our tab over. The bill is on a hand-held device that makes it difficult to discern the itemized cost. (A paper receipt was not available.) Lo and behold, we were charged full price for the wine - $18.00. When asked why, the server said we got the bigger portion of the wine. Really?? The menu read 1/2 off ! I might add we also had a $10.00 promo card that, without seeing an actual bill, we really don't know if that was applied or not. All in all, the negatives outweighed the positives. Unfortunately, we have to demote its standing as one of our "faves." read more

This is one of the most incredible meals I have EVER had. We were craving seafood and this was one of the spots that popped up, so we read the menu and were on our way. Seriously not a thing we ordered was anything less than exceptional. We started with a round of cocktails. The Old Cuban, Bee's Knees, and Helix Inflorescence were all worth a second round. For appetizers we did 6 oysters, the Hot Crab Dip, and the Whitefish dip. The oysters were incredible, and the oniony sauce they came with was delicious, they even converted a friend into liking oysters. The hot crab dip was a group favorite, however the portion was fairly small so I'm glad we got a few appetizers. The whitefish dip was also amazing, great portion size. Probably our least favorite app, but only because the oysters and hot crab were such a standout, and not because it was bad in any way. I would highly recommend all of these. For entrees we got the Brown Butter Perch, Scallop Linguine (per server's recommendation), and Uncle Joe's Walleye. My scallop linguine came with 2 scallops (I opted to add an extra) was absolutely incredible. The sauce was so delicious and lemony. The pasta was full of capers and artichokes which were so good. The scallops were perfectly cooked. Everyone that tried a bite said it was their favorite. The walleye basket was also amazing. It came with a great portion of walleye and fries. The perch was also incredible, the brown butter sauce really complimented the fish well. Overall, this is one of the best restaurants Ive been too and my group all agreed it was one of the best meals we've all had. I wish I lived closer to be able to go more often. If you are looking for a great seafood meal in Grand Rapids this is the place to go. read more

Would not recommend. The food was fair and the service was sub par. The value was not worth it. I would recommend Mr and Mrs crab. Much better service and food. read more

Being a die hard fan of San Chez, I was truly heartbroken when I heard the Mezze Cafe was leaving. However, once I learned what was coming, I couldn't have been happier. And let me tell you - after my first visit, there's no looking back. The Seafood Boil is not only absolutely delicious, but a true value when you figure you can share the contents among several people. The food is fun and the decor makes this truly a unique dining experience. I can't wait to get back to thr Beacon Corner Bar! read more

I was enticed by the Restaurant Week menu and the fact that this was a seafood spot. The place has a good vibe with it's decor with an open and inviting atmosphere. It was a bit confusing as I tried making reservations on Open Table, but had no availability but when I called I was able to set the time that I wanted. In actually getting here it wasn't very busy at all, but it was a Sunday evening. My cousins met me up and while I didn't partake in the pre fixe menu, I did get persuaded to get the crab seafood boil. It was very tasty, but it was also pricey probably more than I was expecting dinner to be. I was able to try my cousin's coconut shrimp which might be more like a general tso's shrimp than me tasting coconut but it was decent. They provided this option as they ran out of brussel sprouts as their option on the pre fix. The bloody mary was a great balance of spicyness and flavor. In hindsight I wished I got the gumbo, so maybe next time I will do that. read more

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The interior is very appealing for a bar. The night my wife and I visited, the restaurant was very quiet. We were quickly seated and given menus. The menu listed various items but was heavily seafood oriented. We opted for the same entree, a Connecticut lobster roll. Our appitizers were cheese curds and a cup of clam chowder. Both the curds and chowder were very good but rather small portions. For the lobster rolls, there was an option of different dipping sauces for the fries. We opted for the BBQ and blue cheese. Both were perfect. The lobster roll was somewhat small. It was loaded with lobster pieces but unfortunately they had a slight fishy smell. We finished the meal splitting a piece of key lime pie, which was excellent. Although the food ran the gamet from fair to very good, the portions were small and the total meal was over $ 100. I don't believe we will be visiting The Beacon anytime in the future do to price and lack of reasonable parking considerations. read more

I went here with my friend on a whim and decided to get the Po Boy. The Po Boy looked amazing and also tasted amazing. Austin, who was our server, made the environment very friendly and very welcoming. Would definitely recommend coming here! read more

Beacon Corner Bar - Seafood Near Me - Grand Rapids, Michigan

The fries, crab dip, and Walleye were delicious. The seafood boil was not good, it was extremely watered down. It did not taste like a typical seafood boil. The ambience was bleh, not the same vibe as San chez. read more

We came in on a whim, wanting to try something new and I am so glad we did! My husband and I sat at the bar and Austin took great care of us. We ordered a pitcher of the "Laid Back" cocktail, his own creation, which was delicious! We also ordered six oysters (impressively fresh for Michigan!), and I got the smash burger and my husband got the Lobster roll, and we both subbed clam chowder instead of fries. First, the smash burger had Gouda, sun dried tomatoes, and caramelized onion Jam, served on two thin patties and a nice light bun. It was the perfect balance of sweet and savory! The lobster roll we ordered Maine style, so rich and buttery but light with lemon and herbs. The clam chowder - oh my word. If there's one thing you order here, make it the chowder. This is not your corner diner, basically liquid glue clam-flavored nonsense. It's delicious. 10/10, and Austin was a great bonus! read more

Fabulous food and service. Leave room for dessert which is done by next door's pastry chef. Eclairs were to die for. We will definitely return next time we are in GR read more

Everything was delicious (not shocking since we already love San Chez) ..... best whitefish dip and lobster roll (Maine) we have ever tried! Get the onion rings as a side. Loved that they had a lot of mocktail/na options. Will def be back! Service was great, too! read more

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We love coming to Beacon as we live near. They have amazing and always fresh seafood - it's especially great on Thursdays as the oysters are BOGO. It's a gorgeous restaurant and Tyler is one of our favorite servers! We love all the staff and thank everyone for always being hospitable. 10/10! read more

This was a great stop on our trip. Love the decor and lakeside vibes. The appetizers were delicious and prices were great. Our server was attentive and super friendly. Definitely will come back again. read more

I had some of the best fries ever! Also, the oysters were fantastic! There was an issue with the bill but the manager apologized, it was a system issue and made it right immediately! Good food great service what more can you ask for in a restaurant. read more

Was decent food, service okay, not busy on a Friday evening, not rushing back. Four of us went for dinner on a Friday evening. Not busy when we arrives for our 7 pm reservation (a sign?). Drinks are okay, server, who was kind and somewhat attentive, knew little (nothing) not even basics, about specific ingredients, weights or preparation of key food items beyond the obvious, too okay. The crab dip was the only real disappointment- recommended by server - inquired if it had onions of any kind, assured some "but you will never notice" said both chef and server. It had more onions (small dice- see pic) than crab. Also had a significant amount of red pepper. Lots of cheese sauce and a few (very few) pieces of lump crab (probably worst ever). Entrees were good. Two had salmon (very good), one the while red snapper (also very good) and one the scallop linguine (okay to good). Scallop sear not well executed- see pic) and despite scallops being one of my favorites, they didn't do anything for the pasta - which had a rich lemon cream sauce - emphasis on the cream. Was a bit much. Oh, and like 1-2 canned 1/2 artichokes. Servers all seemed newish and not well informed or knowledgeable about being a good/solid server. Perhaps the lack of business has others working elsewhere. May go back, not rushing and wouldn't take out of town guests there as there are some better options. read more

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Last minute dinner reservations turned into our new favorite place. Tyler, our server, was great and very knowledgeable on entrees and drinks. The Lobster Roll and Scallop Linguine were on point! Looking forward to going back! read more

Lobster Roll was amazing, as was the clam chowder, oysters, wedge salad, caesar, and desserts. We will definately be back!

Dined here for lunch on 3 Aug 24. Great place, with top notch food and service. My server, Dylan was absolutely fantastic. Had the clam chowder and perch. Both were phenomenal. Definitely recommend. read more

Fun spot! Food excellent. Love the clam chowder and lobster roll! Service was excellent as well. read more

Beacon Corner Bar - Uncle Joe fried whitefish - Seafood Near Me - Grand Rapids, Michigan

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What can I say about this place. I'm hoping g it stays a hidden gem. Amazing service and awesome seafood at a great price! Our new fave go to! read more

Fantastic food- had mussels, oysters, and calamari - absolutely delicious. Don't forget the French fries - so different and great with the mussels. Server was helpful and friendly. We will be back soon. read more

Incredible food absolutely delicious. Gumbo was perfect. Shrimp Po Boy the best I've ever had and I eat a lot of shrimp. The roll was so fresh and grilled to perfection, fresh lettuce and tomatoes with perfect fried shrimp. My wife had clam chowder and it was also perfect, rich and full of flavor. Wedge salad with blue cheese and candied bacon was ridiculously good. Cool ambience great servers. We will be back with friends asap. read more

I really wanted to like the Beacon Corner Bar. I like the concept and it is something different in the restaurant scene in GR. However, the execution and the product is just a little off. My wife and I ate there for dinner during Restaurant Week and ordered the 3 course Restaurant Week menu. For appetizers we had the Hush Puppies and the Brussel sprouts chips. The bay seasoning and cayenne honey on the hush puppies was just off. It wasn't sweet enough to be dessert and the bay seasoning honey was too odd on the savory side. The Brussel sprouts chips had a great flavor, but the execution of the fried leaves was off putting. I would rather have had slices of Brussel sprouts rather than just the leaves pulled apart. We had a small portion of their signature seafood boil with corn, onion, potatoes, sausage and shrimp. The broth at medium spice was flavorful but still a little spicy. If you are sensitive to spice, start mild. It was a little spicy for my wife. The broth had decent flavor, but it needed some acid to cut the richness and it was a rather dull presentation. The dessert course was a freshly baked brownie. It was hot and chocolate, but rather pedestrian. It needed a scoop of ice cream or more whipped cream to offset the hot and rich brownie. We tried two cocktails and both were lackluster. One had rose water and tasted like perfume. The other was basically lemonade and a lot of ice. They were busy, but it took a long time to get drinks. Overall, the meal wasn't bad, but it wasn't good either. It was a lot of money for something I am confident I could replicate at home with a better result. read more

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My husband and I loved the food. Leah was very friendly and helpful We had to walk 4 blocks due to a Journey concert, but it was well worth it. read more

My wife and I were born and grew up in New England. We moved to Michigan a few years ago due to a job change. Periodically, we visit family in Maine to get our "lobster fix". Our son and daughter-in-law gave us a gift certificate to Beacon Corner Bar so we could celebrate our wedding anniversary. Admittedly, we are seafood snobs, and therefore went not having high expectations. It ended up being the perfect anniversary dining experience. Our server was Eli who helped make the evening special. He was welcoming, friendly, and professional. Many thanks to Eli!! My wife and I were focused on the lobster roll options which were the Maine Lobster roll and the Connecticut Lobster roll; the difference being the Maine roll is made with mayonnaise and the Connecticut with drawn butter. We did not know that because most Maine restaurants serve lobster rolls with drawn butter, not mayonnaise. Our lobster rolls had chunks of lobster spilling out of the bun. Also, we ordered the clam chowder. Beacon's clam chowder was brilliant. It was served with four clams in their shells. That was a first for us. In summary, we felt as though were we back in Cape Elizabeth, Maine dining at The Lobster Shack at Two lights. Thank you Eli and Beacon Corner Bar for an amazing dining experience. read more

We really enjoyed our first visit to Beacon Corner Bar. The food choices were interesting and well prepared. We particularly like their fries being shaped like pea pods and well seasoned. The coconut shrimp were the best we've had and the dessert choices were also good. Happy hour offers beer and wine at half off! The decor is light and cheery and our server Leah was outstanding! Highly recommend checking it out! read more

Awesome quality food - LOVE the oysters and lobster roll! Variety to choose from. Soup is unique and amazing! read more

Beacon Corner Bar - Menu - Seafood Near Me - Grand Rapids, Michigan

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We popped in for a quick bite and sat at the bar. Austin was an amazing bartender, helping us with the menu, cocktails and also, helping with some "special" requests due to food issues. So very accommodating and made the whole experience wonderful. We will definitely be back. read more

So grateful for restaurant week! This place wasn't on my radar and that's unfortunate because I would have gone sooner! I loved the decor and spacing inside the restaurant. The restaurant week selections were great and a nice variety. The service was pretty slow even when it was not packed however staff was very friendly and accommodating. The hush puppies were phenomenal!! The brussel sprouts were just ok, there were quite salty and I didn't love the red wine vinegar however they gave you a large portion! My husband gave the seafood boil 4/5. He got it hot and the flavor was great but he only had 1 small potato and tons of onions, he wanted at least another potato. The walleye bites were cooked to perfection, very meaty and flavorful. The fries were thinly cut and seasoned very well and the portion was large. We loved the brookie while there however did not reheat well at home. We will return! read more

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Such an awesome atmosphere, had a bartender/server Dylan W. and he was so friendly and made our experience very enjoyable! Wonderful!

Stopped into beacon and wasn't happy with service or food when we came in it was empty and we ordered a appetizer with no sauce and the bartender disappeared we had to flag down the owner to get our bill and then she said look over the bill to make sure it looks right... it wasn't she did correct it she was like oh I'm sorry but the vibe was off. Didn't choose to eat dinner with them went to much better place. Could really see this place closing down in the future won't be back. read more

Just had a fantastic brunch today at Beacon. Everything we ordered was delicious! The loaded fries aren't kidding, they are totally 'loaded' with shrimp, bacon, and just the right amount of cheese sauce, so they are decadent but not swimming. Ordered one of their boils with shrimp, clams, and sausage - we got it medium heat and asked for hot sauce on the side, since this was our first visit and medium can be subjective. Boil was flavorful, generous portion, delicious, and the presentation = pouring all the ingredients out of a steaming bucket onto a platter in front of us was just a hoot, so much fun!!!! They even have a small wash station in the corner so you can have your hands clean both before and after you eat. Our waiter was Dylan, the best!!!! He was all over the restaurant making sure everything was running smoothly, but he's so good at his job that he never seemed rushed or behind, and we were never left waiting for literally anything, drinks were always full, dirty plates were whisked away, it was definitely super personable friendly 5 star service. Parking is on street, or there is parking garage right across the street. We sat in very comfortable booth with street views, so we could have people watched if we liked - but it was Sunday and they had an excellent jazz band playing, very smooth, and not blaring, so we had plenty of pleasant entertainment. Highly suggest this restaurant!!! read more

The food was exceptional. We had the boil with medium heat which was great and just enough spice. We also had oysters, hush puppies, Brie and whitefish dip. Every dish was delicious and I could eat a whole dozen hush puppies alone. I would rate the service sub par and originally 1 star or less from our waiter. To start we arrived and he asked if we wanted to start with some drinks we ordered and I wanted to get some appetizers going and he TOLD me "let's just start with drinks first, it's my second day" kind of strange but ok. Later he comes back and we try to order and we get the hush puppies ordered and white fish dip and as we order the oysters he tells us "one person talk at a time which we were I was just adding we would like cocktail sauce and horseradish for the oysters. He then leaves and we weren't even done ordering appetizers. That was the same tone and attitude the rest of the night from him. We get 6 oysters when we ordered 18 and only the whitefish dip. We had to order the appetizers two more times to get everything while still waiting in coctail sauce and horseradish. Which came out last after two more ordering attempts. At this point we were going to the bar to get drinks because I think the waiter was having issues either with working the computer or just flustered. At this point Dylan noticed that our waiter was struggling and we weren't the only table having issues. He ended up taking over and the rest of the nights dining experience was great! Dylan was nice enough to discount the meal which we didn't ask for but it was appreciated. We will be back for a redemption meal as I am hoping this was just a bad night. Other staff was great! A few things that stood out was the host Jaxon noticed me picking my teeth and he came over with a toothpick mid meal which was amazing. He also checked up on us multiple times which was great he will be a great waiter! I jokingly asked if we could request him as our waiter next time. I went back and fourth on how to rate this and I think Some parts were one star and others were 5 star so this is where I settled. They did everything they could to correct the issue in the moment which is why I didn't rate this a one star. Food is great, the environment is also great, the service could be better. read more

Food was amazing! I have never had such light clam chowder! The boil, scallop linguine and coconut shrimp were all to die for!! You will not regret your visit here!! read more

Service was bad we waited over 30 minutes even though there was like two people in the restaurant. The waitress didn't even come check on us and when we said the food as just ok, she just walked away. We ordered the biscuits and gravy and it had no flavor at all and the chicken was absolutely tiny for an 8 dollar upcharge, the chicken was not even a full chicken breast. 0/10 recommend. read more

The service was terrible and the food we ordered was poor. Everyone in our group of 4 people ordered the perch in brown butter. It was a terrible dish, the fish soggy cafeteria style breaded fish it was just poor. Skip this place. read more