Food was great! Especially artichoke crab dip and (surprisingly) the meatloaf! Will definitely be…read moreback

Butcher's Union will always be one of my favorite go-to's. They consistently have amazing food and…read moregreat service. Now that they take reservations online and not just in person, it's so much easier to get a seat! Every time family or friends visit in town this is our first stop. The decor and ambiance is top tier and I wish there were more like it in GR! I highly recommend for a date night or nicer dinner out since it is a nicer place and the prices reflect that somewhat. My favorites are the whipped feta, wagyu sirloin, and the Daisy Du cocktail. For dessert, the bourbon apple crisp and chocolate mouse cake are incredible. But you truly can't go wrong with anything on the menu!

I never thought in a million years that my dog would ever get to "brunch" yet here we are at…read moreTupelo! Thanks for making Pinto's dreams come true with his very own brunch (grilled chicken!). How delightful. What a world we live in! My husband and I got a chicken and avo sandwich with brussel sprouts and a farmhouse platter. The goat cheese grits was incredible! There is so much more I'd like to try on the menu. We will have to come back!

"How's everything?"…read more An older lady, maybe owner or someone with power, came to me with the usual nice words. My IPA didn't taste good, so I told her. I skipped explaining all my IPA experiences. Without saying much, she took the beer back and said she would check. About 5 minutes later, the waiter who brought the first IPA came back with a different color beer in his hand. "Sorry blah blah... this is Hope Something IPA." I tried it. It was real. Much better. Still kinda early though. I didn't even want beer this early in Beer City USA. But it felt good. People say now, if something is not right, say it at that moment. It teaches them and us too. Bill was $31.96 including $6 tip. Yelp Elite pays decent tip even when service or food is not perfect.

Everyone seemed to enjoy! Smashburger, fish tacos, crab cake, and apple Brie grilled cheese were…read moreall a hit.

Ive tried 123 a handful of times now, usually when family comes into town, its easy and it has…read moresomething for everyone on the menu. My usual is the 123 burger, the dill aoili they put on the burger is great. The meat they use taste high quality. Their fries are mid at best, especially if you get them for takeout. Overall the food is a very typical burger, nothing special. It does the job for a lunch or dinner spot but im never aren't particularly excited to go back.

Delicious! Will order again!…read more Walked in and ordered food to-go on Thursday night. Ready in 15 minutes. Ordered fried Gyoza (beef or chicken option). I did not eat these but my daughter loved them. The Dduk Guk (rice cake soup in bone broth) with Kimchi Mandoo (can get kimchi or beef dumpling) - was so comforting like a hug in a bowl. The dumplings were huge (2 in the order), and I liked how the spices in the dumpling mixed into the bone broth when you broke open the dumpling. There were also thinly sliced fried egg strips and green onion. I'm sensitive to too much salt and it was perfectly seasoned with salt and a little black pepper. The sampling of sides were a perfect addition. I can't wait to order again!

I love Korean food, so I was excited to learn that Haludam was opening. I have dined in a couple of…read moretimes since they opened and everything I've had is really delicious. I like that they have dishes that you don't often see elsewhere, like one of my favorites--dduk mandoo soup! This is traditionally eaten on New Year, so I was excited to get some on New Year's Eve. The soup is made with a clear beef broth, chewy rice cakes (dduk), and dumplings (you can choose pork or kimchi). The portion is generous and I've had leftovers both times I've ordered it. The broth is savory and warming, and the dumplings and rice cakes are tender and chewy. It's such a great winter weather dish. I've also tried their seafood pancake, spicy pork, gimmari (deep fried seaweed rolls), kalbi, and kimchi jjigae. The banchan (side dishes that come with entrees) are varied and tasty (I particularly love the japchae, a noodle dish with veggies). Service has been great both times I've dined in and I'm really looking forward to trying more of the menu.

Great experience. Knowledgeable servers helped us navigate the menu. Efficient service…read more We ordered appetizers and a main for each of us. Loved that we could make different selections in one place and have everything be very good.

I came here with my friends and we really enjoyed our time! The wait was lowkey so long but our…read morewaitress was so kind and caring for us! The ramen here is very rich, so if you like that it's a must have! The pho was so good! Get one to split if you're wanting to get sushi too... it's very big. Get the sushi. Anything is good. I got the Alaska roll and tuna roll and both were delicious!! Skip the edamame and rangoons :/ very mid. But do get the kani salad !!! I'm also just a stickler for this but if you want a good date spot, this isn't really it... too many TVs.

I cannot believe I never wrote a review for Otono because it's easily my favorite coffee shop in…read moreGR. I've been going since late 2022/early 2023, back when they were just a vintage shop (with a cute cat) at their old spot further down Division. I first came across them at a market and bought a shirt (still probably my favorite shirt in my collection) but at the time they were pretty under the radar, so I forgot the name. Almost a year later, an old friend complimented that same shirt, which led to me telling the whole story. I was like, "all I remember is they sold spoon rings," and said friend immediately goes, "sounds like Otono on Division." Ofc I went there that weekend, and sure enough, that was them. Been a fan ever since. At this point, a good chunk of my wardrobe is from them. It's been really cool seeing how much they've grown and evolved, especially with the addition of the café. I think it's such a hit and fits their vibe perfectly. The owners are also super personable and the staff are always kind. I added a few pics from past visits, but I definitely recommend checking them out. And if you get lucky, they sometimes have cookies and other treats from Cou Cou Bakehouse when there are leftovers from her pop-ups!

coffee shop meets vintage clothing store - otono is unique. good drinks. great lighting. cool…read moreclothes. we've been to otono a few times now. it's very spacious and it's a great place to work from. i've had a few vanilla matchas. it's not my favorite in GR but it's good. recently though, i tried the strawberry rhubarb matcha and the strawberry cold foam was heavenly. the overnight oats are vegan and feature crisp apple chunks and cacao nibs. clothes are super easy to try on. it's no hassle to pop into a changing space. i even found a cool pair of pants during my last visit.

It's my birthday weekend and wanted to treat myself to a luxurious brunch. Of course I chose…read moreLittlebird for the best French omelettes in the area. I adore crab so ordering that was a no brainer. Their coffee is strong. It took a ton of cream to change the color... though it was delicious with free refills for $5. The omelette was heaven. All the flavors melded well and I appreciated the crisp acidic salad to cut the richness of the omelette. My only critique is wishing the crab salad topping was a bit more decadent. For $21 I was hoping for big lumps of crab rather than cool shredded mayo based salad. All in all, I love this place, I love the concept. It was quite busy and was thankful to snag a seat at the bar. The service was friendly and quick. Best hipster establishment I've patronized in a long time. Make a reservation if you have a group or pray there is a seat at the bar. Keep doing your thang Littlebird!!

I absolutely love Little Bird's smashburger and I will die on this hill. It's probably one of the…read morebest burgers (if not the best) dine-in burger in GR and I will constantly come back for this over and over. My boyfriend and I stumbled in during happy hour and were happy to grab some cheap drinks, but the main event was the burger! We typically like sitting at the bar as well and chat with the bartender who was absolutely lovely! The dirty martini was okay but I will definitely order something else next time as the olives just didn't hit for me. It's a quaint and quiet spot - you can read that as intimate - since it's not loud or rowdy, so if you want a really sweet date spot, feel free to check this one out! Otherwise, you can just go and have a casual, delicious dinner. Parking is limited with the street parking and it being so close to Monroe Center but you shouldn't have a terrible time finding something, even if requires a parking ramp vs street parking. I'd just recommend a reservation if you are going on a weekend or don't want to wait/sit at the bar!

Noodlepig was a great experience! The noodles are homemade and in a very tasty sauce/soup…read more Everything was hot coming out to our table and we especially enjoyed the shrimp that came with a very well crafted sauce. We ordered the house special bowl with pork belly and added the egg. The jammy egg was done to perfection. Their french fries were also out of this world with a great spice mix on them. Our son who is gluten-free was able to enjoy some gluten-free noodles on his bowl as well. We were surprised to learn that it is not part of a chain as it was. The interior was so cute and well done.

First time here was very good food, the broth was super rich and packed with flavor that really…read moremade the dish. I wish the protein wasn't an add-on, however it was a good amount of food for the price. Would definitely come back they have a nice drink and desert selection as well.

This was my first time at KCM and the food was SO good! I had the spicy kimbap, and I can handle…read morespice fairly well, but this wasn't overly spicy (most people could definitely handle it, although there is a kick). I also tried my friend's cabbage salad with black sesame dressing- the dressing does not look appealing but is SHOCKINGLY good! I'm glad I was with someone who had been before, because it was a little confusing, but you go in and order and take a number, and they'll bring you your food. When you're done, leave all your plates and things on your table and return the number to the front area, and they'll know you're done and go clear the table. They also have self serve water and will give you a cup when you order!

KCM is a cute restaurant with fast service. We were the only people in here when we walked in at 6…read morePM on a Thursday but it quickly filled up throughout our stay. You order at the kiosk up front and your food will be at your table in under 10-15 minutes. I personally didn't LOVE what I ordered but my partner really enjoyed it. Nothing wrong with the meal, I think I just ordered the wrong thing. I'll have to come back and try more things. They also have Matcha ice-cream that I have to come and check out!

This place has some very unique breakfast dishes mostly waffle based. We stopped in here with a…read moresmall group and were seated promptly. Our server was prompt and we ordered a few of the crazy fun dishes. I had the Love me tender dish which was a waffle with peanut butter, caramelized banana, bacon and a maple bourbon syrup. Oh my this was good. The rest of my group had amazing dishes as well and we had a great time. When in Grand Rapids, stop in here for a fun unique breakfast.

This was the restaurant attached to our hotel, bottom floor, loved you could access it from the…read morehotel or from outside. It's very punk rock and lively in there, walking in a sigh said " Please don't do coke in the bathrooms" lol so like ok sure!? lol The whole place menu is built on waffles, sweet and savory! We went with one of each...the pizza stick waffles and a monte cristo sandwich, both were heavy, filling, delicious like bar food, I would say. They were quite busy with every seat filled and we still got very fast service.