Rating up 1 star as we had visited previously during lunch and loved it. However, our most recent visit was disappointing. Busy weekend night, but no wait time. The tables are all squeezed in, truly maximizing the space, but also making it incredibly loud. Chicken Salad Sandwich - 10/10. I thoroughly enjoyed this meal Partner's Fish and Chips - Raw inside and inedible. 0/10 Service - Our server was decent, but too busy. We had to flag her down to let her know about his food. read more

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First time visiting Grand Haven and this by far is the best restaurant we visited. We were seated within 5 minutes. French onion soup was delicious and everyone loved their meals (chimichurri burger, seafood pasta special, kids pasta). Reasonable prices were also a bonus... wish we went here a second time instead of opting for an overpriced waterfront location on our last night of vacation ‍ Will definitely return! read more

Absolutely loved this restaurant. It's off the main drag of Grand Haven so it's not nearly as busy. They have a bar area, indoor dining and outside dining as well. We chose to sit outside which was very relaxing. My husband has the skirt steak and Brussel sprouts and I had the Asian noodle bowl with salmon. We were both blown away. It was one of the best meals we've had in a while and very reasonably priced. Our server, Liam, was very attentive and apologetic as our food took a bit to come out. It was well worth the wait though. Better prices and better food than most in the area. We'll be back soon. read more

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Been coming to Grand Haven for 20 plus years not sure how I have been messing up so bad not to have tried this place. Ambiance is a 10 service is a 10+ appears they hire college kids for summer which is awesome and they were super attentive. Food was 10++ amazing steak with Chimichurri sauce at only $17 is crazy. Fine dining place or steakhouse would charge 30+. Definitely will make this a must stop Every time we are in the area. read more

The food is fabulous and they have the best White Chicken Chili. The service is great and the prices reasonable.

If I could go there for the white chicken chili every day, I would. The food is always great, the service even better, and it's just a nice, cozy place to have a cocktail and a great meal. read more

Had a great dinner with fast, friendly service and good prices. They were busy on a Tuesday evening but we were never rushed and had a great experience. Their happy hour deals are excellent too, if you can go early. read more

A very nice family company. I didn't try the food but our teenagers were satisfied. They had the chicken wrap and baked potatoes.

I had the worst experience I've ever had in 30 years.I called in a take out order and waited 10 minutes after the time of the order completion. When I got there it took me 10 minutes to get the attention of the host.The host skipped me several times before I said to that person ,that's 5 people you care while skipping me.I then said go F^%$ yourself and keep the shitty ass food .I have better things to do then be treated like a fucking tourist. read more

We have not had a bad experience in the many years of dining at J-dubs. Absolutely love the seared tuna. Every employee we have encountered has been very friendly. read more

Great food! Outstanding service! Going back again while we are in town White chili and steak were amazing! read more

Good food and great service!! It is great to see the same staff year after year. This says a lot about the management

We went there for dinner I had the Ruben it was one inch of bread and 1/4" of turkey and slaw for 1700 my girlfriend got the chicken warp and was twice the size for two dollars less could have gotten a bigger Ruben at Arby's for less than ten dollars i love going to has but was not a good experience read more

The food, cocktails and especially the service were top notch! Thanks, Colette! The JW Mule and rye manhattan were enjoyable. The perch was just right and the Traverse City Salad made it easy to eat a healthy meal on vacation. That is truly appreciated!! read more

Stopped in on vacation for an afternoon wine and cheese pick-me-up. JW's did not disappoint. Wine: 5 stars. Service: 5 stars. Aidan is the best! Food: 5 stars. I'll be dreaming of the Traverse City salad until my dying days. Thank you for the wonderful experience. read more

Just can't stay away..... no longer a GH local, but drive the hour for the comfort food and the friendly smiles! If you are in town don't miss this local gem! We moved away and miss it dearly. Good pours, great food, don't miss the seafood burrito night! read more

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Love this place. The free wine tasting on Wednesday evenings was excellent. Everyone in the shop was so nice. The wine samples were also delicious. After our tasting we went to the restaurant side and ordered French dip sandwiches that were out of this world. So good and such a hearty meal. Will definitely go back! read more

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The service was amazing, the food was excellent and very tasty, and we tried several dishes. We even came back 3 times over our long weekend because we enjoyed everything about this place. Highly recommend. read more

We just had a a great meal at JWS. Our server Sophie was wonderful!! We have been here since Wednesday. This is the best meal we have had!! We went to the other upscale restaurants in Grand Haven and they all have cut back on what you get, and the prices went up. We had lake perch today, that was wonderful and came with a delicious crab soup and a side for $25.00. We will be back!!! Also had a delicious dessert that is made there! read more

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Grand Haven is a nice city to visit and JW's fit in nicely. Pleasant atmosphere that is relaxed. Has two sections a dining area and bar area connected by 2 hallways. Parking is close by. The staff has always been pleasant and fun on the several we have been there. Food is good and never an issue with bar service. In summer there is some outdoor seating. read more

Excellent food and service! Ambience is very nice. I love their French Dip sandwich even though I don't use the dipping juice. Unfortunately I prefer ketchup on my sandwich !! read more

Great servers. Good food variety at a decent price. Crowded inside today so we ate outside. We will definitely come back

Valunnn--the most unusual name--she's a wonderful server. JW's is a wonderful restaurant. The Lake Perch is perfect. 5 stars easily!. Oh and by the way--give Valyinn a raise! read more

The atmosphere here is very welcoming and very well lit. Not the largest of restaurants, but not small either. I ordered the Crab Rangoons and the Nachos. To be frank both were disappointing. The Crab Rangoons had too much breading / pouch was too thick. Didn't love the honey soy sauce either. Much better at Asian Restaurants with Sweet and Sour sauce. However on Thursday they are $4.75. So that's good at least. I had heard such good things about JW's Nacho's, maybe my hopes were too high. The cheese was good, the beef was good, the chips were disappointing and became soggy way too quickly. Plus didn't like taste or texture of chip. Nothing was really bad it was all just ehh. The service was excellent, so there's that! Overall I give 3 1/2 stars. I can't round up, so sadly it gets a 3. Would I return? Maybe, to try their burgers! read more

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A wonderful local restaurant with delicious food and reasonable prices-especially their lunch specials. Highly recommend the Mulagatawny soup and French Dip slides! Haileigh was a great server & helpful!! Their outside is undergoing a renovation but the inside is still great, they have updated inside which I'm a little sad about because I liked the retro 70s vibe but it is a nice updated feel. Their summer cocktail list looked amazing!! read more

Love this place! We always eat and drink in the bar area and love the cozy feel! It's our hometown "cheers!" Great place to meet friends, have drinks and hang out! Their white chili is outstanding! read more

Everything was delicious and the menu seemed to have something for everyone. Service was super slow, my guess is due to staffing issues from COVID. Our server said there were 2 people in the kitchen and they had to close early because they were running out of food! read more

The food is good and the service is good. It is average priced. Not a whole lot of ambiance.

The portion sizes were so small for the price, as well as the price being very inflated from what was posted online

First time dining here. Service was great. We had the pretzel and beer cheese for an appetizer- they were good. I had French dip sliders and cup of French onion soup. The soup was good; the beef on sliders were over done. Mushroom burger for guest, she thought it was excellent! We will be back. read more

So, we posted a review about 12 months ago after a less than stellar visit. We gave it another try Wednesday evening after the owner had reached out to us after our last visit. I will tell you it was great. We had the prime rib, and it was exceptional!!! We also had the chopped salad with grilled chicken. The chicken was cooked perfectly, nice and juicy on the chilled chopped salad. We also had the BLT, bacon nice and crisp, toasted nicely. Our server, Chase, was knowledgeable and checked on our table at nice intervals. We couldn't have asked for a more pleasant experience!!!! Good and service we top notch!!! We highly recommend JW's. And we are grateful that we decided to give it another try. Just proves that one of night should not cause you to miss out on a fabulous restaurant. We also thank the owner, who takes pride in his establishment and personally reached out to us. We will continue to come her on our frequent visits to Grand Haven!!! read more

I found this hidden gem doing a search and I am glad that I went. JW's has both a restaurant, and bar. I chose to dine in the bar. Drinks were reasonably priced, but the draft beer selection was small. For food, I orderd the Ribeye with demi-glaze that was on special. It was tender and full of flavor. I took a side of wild rice and a house salad. The rice was very good, and the salad was large with iceberg and romaine lettuce. The blue cheese dressing was also good. Overall, this is a good place where locals go, not too far off the beaten path. It was fantastic. read more

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JW's is a traditional Bar and grill. We ordered the salad, perch dinner, and White Bean Chili Chicken. The chili was won numerous awards as seen in the attached picture. After having it, I can confirm the chili is very good. The perch was cooked very well with Tarter sauce that very balanced. For a side to be noticeable, it needs to have something unique. For the salad, the homemade ranch dressing made it stand out. Staff was very friendly and went the extra mile with samples of the soups. I will try the mulligatawny soup next time. I would say the ambiance was OK. Food - 5 stars Service - 5 stars Ambiance - 4 stars a bit dark and chilly with the AC. Overall a 5 Star rating. read more

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Debbie & Sam are great! The pasta on Tuesday is awesome! & the wine is 1/2 off! My favorite restaurant in Grand Haven read more

BRAVO and THANK YOU! After my positive Covid test came in today, I found myself without any leftovers in the refrigerator and zero energy to cook. I was able to find meals to last three days just by calling and speaking to Erin at JW's, who made sure my chopped salad was not dressed, my burrito had the lettuce on the side, and could accommodate a quart of white chili, rather than two bowls. On top of that, she walked it outside to my car and placed it in through the passenger window. She was expecting my call when someone else answered upon my arrival. And, happily, I have not lost my sense of taste or smell. Delicious and comforting. And so reasonably priced. Maybe this isolation period won't be so bad, after all. Kudos, Chris, to you and your amazing staff for a huge comfort when I needed it most. read more

I went back to JW's and ordered the perch sandwich and coleslaw for lunch. It was excellent and strongly recommend it. I will definitely be back soon! P.S. They actually serve yellow perch and not Zander Pike, like most restaurants. Legally, it can be called perch but it does not compare to yellow, or even white lake perch. read more

J-Dubs is my husband's and my second home! I selfishly hesitate to write the awesome review J-Dubs deserves because I want to be able to get a table! But because the people, the food and the drinks are awesome, their hard work deserves a good word! So here goes.... J-Dubs is comfortable and casual. There is zero pretense! The food is homemade, hearty and tasty served in generous portions. You'll most likely be able to squeeze another meal out of most of their sandwiches and entrees if you take home leftovers. Favorite starters are cauliflower bites and onion rings, which are hands down the best I've ever had! Their French onion soup is also phenomenal and light if you can keep yourself from eating all the yummy cheese melted on the top! Their homemade white chicken chili can be a heavier starter or a meal! It's the bomb! I often buy it from their little wine store next door and serve chips with as a dip for my guests at home. The nachos are large and well stacked with melted cheese, tomatoes, olives, tomatoes, etc. my husband and I love to share them when we feel like splurging a bit! The salsa that come with is homemade, too, I believe, and is really great!! Entree wise, the wet burrito is amazing! I always ask for extra, extra sauce which they make in house. Their French dip and Cuban sandwiches are a fave of mine, while my hubby goes for the chicken wrap. The portions equal two or three meals and they're yummy!! And if you want to go lite, the Caesar salad is great with grilled chicken. My husband loves the Cobb. My only complaint there is that they aren't always consistent with the size. A couple of times I've needed to order a little more lettuce. Cocktail wise, the beers on tap are great and the wine flows! The service is consistently friendly and attentive. You can't go wrong with J-Dubs with your family or a nice casual date night dinner. All I ask -- don't come so often that you don't leave a table for me! read more

I came here tonight by myself as I'm in town traveling on business. In searching out local places I always read the reviews and look at the menus and pictures. Most reviews are positive, some not. Everyone has different experiences for various reasons. One thing I noticed about JW's is that after every comment the owner replied. I never see that. Ever. This tells me she cares. Running a restaurant is hard. We deal with imperfect people in an imperfect world. But we expect perfection. I try to give people the be benefit of the doubt. Perfect isn't possible but caring about your customers and your business is vital. And appreciated. By the way, my chicken chili and Santa Fe salad were great. And sitting at the bar I met some new friends. I'll be back. read more

We chose JW's for dinner last night. It was busy but we were able to get a table right away. The restaurant is split in two sections. The bar side is more casual/rustic and it was louder- people were having a good time. The dining room side is dressed up a bit. Aesthetically it's a strange mix of Irish Pub and hometown Italian restaurant. But we were comfortable. The service was just right- friendly and helpful but not intrusive. We both had perch dinners. The perch is fantastic!! I would get it again without hesitation. Caesar salad was classic- no complaints. Onion rings are huge and tasted great! read more

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The drinks here were amazing and so are the appetizers. We had the salted caramel martini and nachos. The servers/bartenders were very nice and accommodating. I'll be back if I'm ever in Grand Haven again! read more

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