Keiser&#x27;s Kitchen

Came in for trivia with a group of friends and had a great night. The staff was friendly and the…read morefood was average. The drink list was pretty good and had something for everyone. The table shared a variety of appetizers, including fried pickles and chips/pita with artichoke dip. I then had an order of wings for myself as well. The food was nothing special but perfect variety to share while enjoying trivia. The trivia was a blast and we all enjoyed it. It was about 2 hours and very organized. The showing was great for their first night and we are excited to come back.

The Prime Rib and Prime Rib Dip were equally delicious…read more Extremely satisfied with service and entertainment starts at 7pm. One of our favorites since moving into Lowell!

Biscuits and gravy-half order

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Pork shank and garlic mashed. Tender and perfectly seasoned. A great meal not found in West Michigan

Flat River Grill

4.1(198 reviews)

0.3 mi

We had a fantastic meal here. The Sazerac was top-notch. The warm bread had the perfect crusty…read moreexterior with a soft center, paired with a rich, buttery olive oil that was irresistible. I ordered the potato-crusted walleye, which was crisp on the outside and tender inside, with a delicious aioli and a bright, tasty broccoli slaw that rounded the dish out perfectly. My husband loved his turkey, bacon, and avocado melt--savory, satisfying, and generously filled. Great service and a welcoming atmosphere. We'll definitely be back!

The food, ambience and service are pretty good here. I was just there for a second visit and a…read morebirthday celebration. We stood at the host stand for a good long bit while another party was being seated. There were bartenders and servers not too far from us and it would have been good business to at least acknowledge that we were there. I ordered the salmon and was asked how I wanted it cooked! I am 73 and have never been asked that before when ordering salmon. The dish was delicious but the portion of potatoes was a bit small-and the fish was as cooked perfectly. I will definitely be back, but I would recommend paying attention to the little details.

Bar

Brisket was very good. Nice portion and great flavor

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Front of restaurant

Sneaker's

3.5(28 reviews)

0.3 mi

Strolled into this neighborhood pub downtown Lowell on a whim and it turned out to be such a gem…read more Small bar but lots of booths to sit at with lots of menu options including salads, Mexican burgers and sandwiches. We had the cheese balls and split a burger, both amazing. We couldn't get over how good the burger was with a toasted bun and crispy edges. Our server was so friendly and food came out quick. We'll be back very soon for another burger!

Stopped in here for a burger. We heard that the meat is fresh from a local butcher, it definitely…read moretasted like it! The food was great and it came with good service too. Lots of people indicates good food and there were quite a few people there for 1pm on a Tuesday! We would return and recommend a burger

Atmosphere

My fave bar in Lowell

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Southwest egg rolls yum!

Aunt Stephie's

4.3(15 reviews)

13.8 mi

Great old school diner vibe. Wait staff seems to be all family, friendly and inviting. It's just…read morethe kind of place that when you go into you here everyone call each other by the first name. And the reason they come there, is not only the service but the food. It's really good diner food. Obvious for me the desserts were the most outstanding LOL I do enjoy sweet after good meal with a nice cup of coffee.

Very cute and quaint hometown diner. The staff are very friendly who make you feel right at home…read morein your Aunt's kitchen. Any time I visit, I order the black bean burger. It is homemade with black beans, corn and spices. Upgrade to the onion rings, and you're all set! Today, they had a vegetable soup in the menu that was most like a veggie/split pea soup - it was fabulous! Definitely and must get!

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Olive Burger and homemade onion rings!

One Twenty Three Tavern

Locally owned & operated

We came in on Saturday night, 7/25/26 around 5:30pm before going to a concert at Acrisure. We…read moredidn't have a reservation but fortunately there was room at the bar - which is our preferred seating spot anyway. I was surprised at how long it took for the 2 hosts to greet us - as we were standing directly in front of them. They were talking to one another, and it was probably work related, but to just stand there staring at them for a couple minutes while they ignored us was awkward. When they finally talked to us they weren't very friendly. Anyway, we made our way to the bar and it was full except for 3 seats. I think the bartender waiting on us was new. He seemed like he was pretty overwhelmed/in the weeds. He greeted us quickly and brought us waters when he did, which I appreciated. I ordered a Blackeberry Bourbon Sour and my Mr had Paloma Nuestra. We both enjoyed our drinks they were refreshing and well crafted. For dinner I had a really hard time deciding! I wanted to try so many things! Our bartender said his favorite thing in the menu is the chicken and rice bowl. That was something I was considering and decided to go with that. Excellent recommendation! The chicken was flavorful and so tender. The hot peppers were a nice touch. There was a lot of food too! I couldn't finish it all. Mr had the hanger steak that was served with mushroom and asparagus risotto. He said the risotto was the best he's ever had, and I agree. The asparagus was perfectly cooked and so was the steak. The space is really nice, felt intimate without being overcrowded. We are looking forward to coming back!

Studio Park positions itself as a premium spot for event nights at Acrisure Amphitheater, so maybe…read moreput some effort into making the "Party on the Piazza" an actual event. What a disappointment, but not nearly as much as our experience at 123 Tavern. We came in at 4:15PM before the Brandi Carlile show needing a table for a party of 8-10. The place was fully booked (but only half full at that time) except the bar (first-come, first-served). Fair enough -- but from the moment we walked up, the manager at the host stand couldn't have cared less. She quoted a two-hour wait, shut down my question about sitting outside with a flat no, and pointed us toward the bar. No sense of customer service at all. Like zero. The three of us who were there took the last open seats at the bar. Then came the real show: one bartender for the entire restaurant AND bar. He ignored us for ten minutes. My wife and friend got their beers quickly -- but my bourbon sat finished at the service station for another seven minutes while I watched the large ice cube melting as it marinated there. When I finally asked where my drink was, I got "I'm working on it." When he did finally bring it, he pushed it across the bar at me -- no apology, no eye contact, his attention on anything but me. I'll be honest about what I can't prove: I've worked in this industry a long time, and the whole thing read like my service got intentionally slow-walked. My drink held back while everyone around me was taken care of. Maybe the front manager said something after our rocky start at the host stand. Maybe they're just all bad at their jobs. I can't tell you which. I can only tell you how obvious it felt from the barstool. Everything after was the same; menus, ordering, closing out, all a slog. I had to hunt down that same manager for our check so we could get to the show, and she was all attitude, zero help. We only escaped because my wife flagged a server who found a another manager. His response to hearing all this? "I'm sorry." Nothing else. No attempt to make it right. For the first time in my life, I left $0 on a $100 tab. I'm a 25%+ tipper. That's how badly this went. Here's the thing, 123 Tavern: if you're going to bill yourself as a place to gather before events, staff the place and train your managers to act like they want customers there. Until then, I'll spend my money somewhere that values it.

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Butcher's Union

4.6(1.5k reviews)

17.8 mi

•$$$

The staff seem so happy, you can taste it in the food. The 1/2 chicken was as tender as our…read moreservice. The ambiance is spectacular, dessert was a perfect touch. The staff moved like they knew their places, how to hold themselves, and genuinely grateful for our prescience. The trainee under Robin did a fantastic job tonight, very welcoming, entertaining, funnyyy absolutely loved him (sadly misplaced his name)! *hats off to Robin for her training*. Management (Josh) seemed thoroughly happy to be there and happy to aid the staff, along with providing excellent hospitality. Hugo spritz's 10/10 old fashion also 10/10.

I visited Grand Rapids for business, went here in a Tuesday afternoon and place was busy! I was sat…read moreat the bar though right away. First had an old fashioned. I thought an old fashioned was an old fashioned, but this one was delicious and available for happy hour, can't beat that! Then at the bartenders recommendation, I had the meatballs for appetizer and the hangar steak for entree. First, the meatballs, very good, I'd give it a 4/5 minimum. Portion was very respectable, meant for a shareable appetizer but it was just me lol. The ricotta is a delicious touch. Then the hangar steak. It's the best steak I can remember having in a long time, and on a relatively inexpensive cut such as a hangar. I just can't express enough how impressed I was with it. And I'm not a sauce with steak type but the aioli just completes it so well. 5/5, and I'm pretty picky. If I come back to Grand Rapids I will visit here at least once.

Butchers Union Bar

Complimentary birthday treat! Thank you:)

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"Pre-dessert" dessert

Wagon Wheel American Grill

4.2(97 reviews)

21.0 mi

Really unique pizza crust, fluffy and chewy. Quite delicious! My son is a definite pizza snob,…read moreand he loved this place. Very reasonable prices too. Good craft beer/cider selection for those inclined. Pleasant staff, very friendly. Clean, small town ambiance. ...and why not bowl a few frames?, nobody here will judge the gutter ball -I threw all night.

I met a bunch of my friends at this place for a bite and drinks. I wasn't very hungry, so I only…read moregot the sweet potato fries. They were probably the best sweet potato fries I have ever had. The skin was nice and crispy without being over done. They were great dipped in the honey mustard that accompanied them, but they would have been just as equally amazing without the sauce. The service was great!

Wagon Wheel American Grill-

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Buddy's on the Beach

4.3(47 reviews)

14.8 mi

When one of my friends from Grand Rapids recommended a meet in the middle, me being from Lansing I…read morewas pretty skeptical, but what a pleasant surprise. We had a party of 8 and no reservations. As I drove up to the establishment I was taken by the great views of the lake and the public beach. They have two outside patios with one being a 2nd floor observation deck with a bar, beautiful, if you can get a seat as it is very popular. They accommodated us quickly and we were seated within 5 min without a reservation. Servers were attentive, helpful and friendly. The menu is large and varied and the prices moderate. The Ruben, a house special, was recommended and I ordered it. When it arrived I almost lost my mind, it was huge and delicious! Easily enough for two. Everyone in the party also really enjoyed their choices as well. Cocktails were on point. The one outstanding surprise was it had a bowling alley attached, but the noise from bowling was not discernable and what a cool thing to do perhaps during a winter visit. We will defiantly be back and I strongly recommended it even if it is a fair drive in from the expressway. Worth it.

Atmosphere food and drinks were wonderful service was great we didn't have to wait long to get in…read moreespecially considering we had a party of nine we only had to wait 15 minutes. This is without a reservation next time we plan on reserving ahead of time. Really enjoyed their BLT and their steaks The bills were great and affordable

Inside

Potato Skins

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The Blue Shamrock Pub

4.6(51 reviews)

49.0 mi

The atmosphere here is your standard small town bar. There are hints of Irish flair and a very…read morewelcoming feel. I ordered 5 wings ($11) with Kentucky Bourbon Bbq sauce. They were excellent a fantastic crunch from the breading and the chicken was juicy. The sauce was fantastic. It all combined to make wings worth coming back for. I also ordered a 1/2 Ib French Onion Burger ($13). This Steak burger has a homemade chip dip with chips on it, plus sauteed onions, and swiss cheese. It is a unique and delicious burger. The burger itself is juicy and tasty, then you add these unique toppings and it's a home run. The service was amazing. I was there at an off time, but they were very attentive and friendly. Overall a 5 star review. Would I return? Absolutely! Even at 90 miles away I will return. Worth a trip.

Another strange work trip and another local gem! I was told they have amazing burgers and they were…read moreright! Service was super fast and the food was amazing. If ever in the area too have to come try it.

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French Onion Burger

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Outside

Gin Gin's

4.6(233 reviews)

17.8 mi

Incredible! Make the reservation 30 days out so you can enjoy Gingins!! Everything is always…read moretop-tier!! The Limoncello spritz was surprisingly very good!! The Parker rolls may seem 'regular' but they do rolls WELL! They are soft with a slightly hard top (in a good way) with a fluffy and whipped butter. The burger is classic and do NOT skip the added fries! The steak was also delicious, although I am not a steak connoisseur so I think it was similarly good as the hanger steak from a previous experience. The ambiance is romantic and laid back with dim lights and impeccable service!

I came to Gin Gin's thinking it was just a bar, but it was absolutely not…read more I got a seat on the patio, and it was absolutely beautiful. The atmosphere was so relaxing and made the whole experience even better. My server was the sweetest and recommended the Limoncello Spritz, which ended up being light, crisp, and super refreshing. For my entrée, I ordered the Mafaldine. The pasta was fresh, the steak was cooked perfectly, and everything was seasoned so well. It was a very satisfying meal. Between the beautiful outdoor seating, incredible service, and amazing food, Gin Gin's is easily one of the restaurants I'll be visiting again whenever I'm in Grand Rapids.

Seating

Ribeye with side of mushrooms

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Faroe Island Salmon; roasted asparagus, endive, parsley caper gremolata, citrus beurre blanc, chives

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Lula S.

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10 years ago

This place is terrible. There is a waitress there named Deb Dinteman who posted racist comments about another employee on her facebook page and the restaurant did nothing about it except cut the employee's hours so Deb didn't have to work with her. Terrible service terrible place do not eat here! There are so many excellent small businesses that there is no need to support a place like this. Try the Backwater Cafe at 109 Riverside, Lowell, MI 49331 instead! read more

Casey C.

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10 years ago

I asked them to hold the racism, but they didn't. Management has made the disgusting decision to defend a racist employee instead of the employee who was a victim of the aforementioned racism. Folks, there are so many good small businesses that need our support. A small business who won't stand up against the racism happening within its own ranks isn't one of them. Spend your money elsewhere. read more

Gregg H.

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10 years ago

This place is awful I wouldn't feed anything they make to a dog let alone anyone else. Do yourself a favor and never go to this trash receptacle disguised as a restaurant. read more

Grant W.

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12 years ago

Have been a customer for almost 30 years. Great place to eat and the best staff. They are all like family. We visit several times weekly.

Heather R.

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9 years ago

Such a great spot! The food was great and the staff was so friendly. We will definitely be back!

Amy L.

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8 years ago

Very friendly service, good food, good menu selection but it needs updated and cleaned.

Jennifer B.

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14 years ago

Amazing food! Can't wait to go back and bring others to try it!

Treker Y.

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4

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15 years ago

Awesome breakfast great family restaurant

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