Charley's Pub & Grill

Recently came back here again with a friend and it was delicious. We tried to go early-ish on a…read moreFriday aka 445ish but it was already packed! We were lucky enough to snag a table in the corner and it was the perfect spot to catch up with my friend. It is seat yourself! Our waitress arrived quickly and we ordered drinks and food. The fried pickles for an appetizer were amazing. Some of the best fried pickles I've had in a while and the ranch was soooo good. Also the portion is huge so we were able to take a lot of home. I had my eye on the mortadella with pistachio cream sandwich from the moment they posted the special on Facebook and it was everything I expected. Sooo yummy and I would eat this everyday for the rest of my life. Super fresh and all the ingredients just paired so nicely. Two Guys Brewing also has a community fridge where they make and put out free meals for those in need and people can come grab some. It's awesome. Can't wait to go back!

I have frequented this spot a handful of times since my first review, most recently with my friend…read moreMelissa to try some of their featured mortadella sandwiches. We arrived right at 5 pm on a Friday and the place was almost full already! We were surprised but happy for them, and glad to get a nice cozy two-top in a back corner. We were greeted by our awesome server and ordered some food -- two different mortadella sandwiches and an order of fried pickles to start. Neither of us ordered drinks, but I saw some fun-looking cocktails coming over to nearby tables. The fried pickles came out first and they were perfection. I don't usually get this appetizer because I don't like fried pickle spears, but these were thin chips. The ratio of the fried pickle chip vs. spear is way better. And these came with the best runny ranch. It was a huge portion to split between the two of us, so we had lots left over. Our sandwiches came out shortly after and looked amazing. They were super stacked with tons of meat! I really liked the addition of the grainy mustard which helped cut through the fattiness of the meat. My friend liked hers - it had pistachio butter and ricotta (similar to a delicious sandwich I ate at a wine bar in Detroit). Portions are large and it's a cozy, neighborhood spot. They have rotating food features and are always helping out their community with free meals and other philanthropic ventures. Check them out!

Drunken Blue Smashburger with Chili lime fries

Interior mardi gras decor

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Chubby's

3.6(84 reviews)

3.9 mi

I ordered the olive burger, and was literally all I got on the burger. Burger itself was dry. Added…read moresome catsup to help out the dryness. Never received my water. Fries were good, but nothing special. Wouldn't not go back, or recommend. Was very loud, not easy to talk with your friends.

Love Chubbys. Great burgers, especially the olive burgers. Fun atmosphere. Not stuffy at all. Love…read morethis place.

Bad food

Chubbalicious wings (very good)

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Monelli's

4.3(343 reviews)

3.9 mi

Great food, service, and atmosphere. They also have great gluten free options! Definitely one of my…read morefavorite places to eat.

This was a nice surprise. We're in from the Chicago area and decided we wanted some Italian. We had…read morelobster broccoli fettuccine, minestrone, Caesar salad and a couple of drinks. We got in right away despite a full parking lot, the atmosphere was great and we loved the arancini as an appetizer, it tasted as delicious as the arancini we had in Italy. I would love to have had a little pasta in the minestrone but it had a good flavor. Side salad was plentiful! Food arrived in a timely manner. We wanted to give a special shout out to our waitress, Allison M., who was attentive, fun, and friendly.

Bar area and Television

12 inch Cheese Pizza with Pepperoni

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Brass Ring Brewing

4.5(118 reviews)

2.7 mi

English style brewpub and a favorite for the locals. Huge fan of their rotating Cask Marque beers,…read moreso make sure to ask what's on tap for the day. Atmosphere is always bumping--there's live music and other themed nights and it was jam packed on a Tuesday night. Vibes and beers are unmatched in my opinion. Big fan of the Golden Ticket and the Wilde Irish Red Ale or again, whatever is on cask. As far as the food goes, it's definitely... brown plates all around. Fryz'licious was slightly overpowering with the amount of beer cheese slopped on there, but a good bite with some hot sauce. Big fan of the beer cheese. Those Nantucket Backing pretzels are 10/10. Fish and chips weren't great. Not a lot of fish--two pieces with more batter than cod. Sort of disappointed with that. St. Patrick's Day specialty menu replaced their chicken pot pie with a sheperd's pie and a Bailey's cheesecake. Sheperd's pie was a good bite, exactly what I'd imagine lamb, mashed potatoes, and peas/carrots would taste like. Cheesecake was heavy handed on the booze, but a good palette cleanser after all the fried food.

I'll start this by saying I didn't have any food, we pretty much came here to try the beer. We were…read moregreeted by Conner, who honestly made this the best end to our day trip to Grand Rapids. Conner is passionate about their beers and informative. He made our beer tasting fun and gave us so much information about cask beer. The variety is great, based on English and Irish grains. The cask- a must get. They hand pull 4 varieties along with their draft. Great stuff. Ask how it's made- super interesting. The brewery is located in a plaza, quaint and quiet-so don't overlook it. Ask for Conner if he's there- and thanks for a great end to our trip!

Apparently a still is not currently in use.

Firkins

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Bell's

4.0(1 review)

8.1 mi

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.

Pub dip, really good

Breakfast skillet with veggies subbed for meat

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The Win Tavern 33

4.2(216 reviews)

6.5 mi

Great food, great beer, great people! I don't think I've ever had anything I didn't like there…read more Probably my favorite local haunt, highly recommended

Met some friends here for dinner and I guess the best thing I can say is the service was excellent…read more The food...not so much. I ordered the "Liberty Dip" which is their version of a French dip. Meat had almost no flavor and the au jus didn't really add anything. Meat portion also seemed a bit skimpy. I upgraded from chips to tater tots. Those were good! I considered a burger but they cook them medium well "unless otherwise requested". I wasn't going to take a chance on rare or even medium rare. Medium well is fine at a friend's BBQ but not when you're paying for it to be cooked properly. I might come back to The Win for a drink but would not order any food again.

Fried Pickles

Breakfast Burrito and Hashbrowns

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Macho nacho tots. Tasty! Take a bite with all the ingredients together.

Pike 51 Brewing Company

4.2(99 reviews)

9.6 mi

I found this place on Yelp and it turned out to be a very popular spot! Many handles on draft and…read morealso some local wines. There are no servers, so please note you'll need to go to the bar to place orders for anything! There's a small heated patio which is where we sat. I had the pike salad which was delicious. There's a small merch area near the entrance and parking in front and side of the building.

This restaurant has a wonderful and spacious outdoor seating area, which we took full advantage of…read moretoday. Options of in the sun or in the shade but beautiful set up inside is a little cozy as well, but can't pass up sitting outside on these beautiful days. Service is great. The gals kept checking in on us quite often and we're friendly throughout. This place is a step up to the bar and order type deal unique but I feel like it keeps everything efficient. The food was pretty good and came out fairly quick. I got nachos for the second day in a row the sauces and salsa were very tasty. I got extra southwest ranch on the side. They do cost a little extra, but it helped add some additional flavor. My only critique would be loading it up more by adding a queso cheese option or additional cut veggies, or jalapeños or guac, but not bad. They also have a very extensive drink less in their own seltzers and in-house stuff which makes it tough to decide what you really can't go wrong. Oh and I forgot we started with the cheese curds which were phenomenal. Definitely continue to look this place up and check it out if we're in the area and would recommend.

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Bosco’s Pub

4.4(40 reviews)

9.0 mi

Food was great! We were lucky and grabbed a small table without having to wait…read more The building itself is a little confusing. We ended up sitting outside originally thinking it was a patio area - but it definitely wasn't. The signage could have been a little clearer. All in all, we had a great time and would definitely have it again!

First time trying Bosco's. Had a great experience. Service was very prompt and the server was…read morefriendly. Our food was pretty tasty. Portion sizes were large and prices reasonable. They have a limited menu with mainly burgers and sandwiches. I tried the BJ Burger and really enjoyed the bacon jam. My husband really liked the BLT salad. It's not a huge space, but looks like they gave a nice patio when the weather is nicer. Would definitely come back!

Bosco

Courtyard

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House Rules

4.9(54 reviews)

3.2 mi

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.

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Gary D.

1 year ago

Food is really good with a famous monster burger and fries that's my favorite. Customer service is excellent and I have never had a problem. Restaurant and bar service is good and it's a full service bar with lots of selections. Don't forget that it's absolutely the best place to meet with your family or friends and play pool. They're even known for a wedding that was held there. read more

Christopher S.

271

1 year ago

The food is great at Charley's Pub & Grill. The Burgers are so big they do not fit into your mouth. The customer service is always good with your waitress checking in on you on a regular basis. They have excellent food and we always like the Pizza. Keep in mind they also have a full service bar, with a large pool room. Plenty of flat screen TV's to watch your favorite sports. read more

Grandville S.

7 years ago

Waitresses have very bad attitude to the point where it makes you uncomfortable to ask questions I probably will never go back just because of the personalities that they have working here I could get treated better at a prison read more

Linda K.

12 years ago

yummy cold beer nice crowd seperate rooms with pool dining etc

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