This restaurant was right across the street from our hotel and we hadn't made reservations but we…read morewere able to sit at a high top table in the bar area. The prices are high, but not as high as Ruth's Chris across the street and I actually liked the food better. I got the Lump Crab cake dinner and it is amazing! It comes with 2 crab cakes, mashed potatoes and green beans. I took leftovers and had a great snack later. My friend got the fish and chips and said it was delicious and he had leftovers too because it was a big portion. The service was great and food was phenomenal!

Ordered the jumbo crab cakes. They weren't jumbo and the crab meat looked strangely grey, like it…read morehad been sitting there too long or it was cut with something else. Drinks were good though. I don't know why the food here is hit or miss. Also got their sweet and sour fried cauliflower. It's battered and fried, but the batter was a bit gummy and not crunchy. If they maybe fried it a bit longer until golden brown, it would have tasted better.

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.

I went to went to Gin Gins when they first opened and haven't been back until now. And let me tell…read moreyou, they have stayed the best in GR for a reason. Food is fresh, service is excellent and the ambiance is cool too. My waitress was on it with her recs! She helped me find a gin drink to my linking and talked up the scallops. I got them and loved it! Dishes were a bit garlicky, but I like garlic! The bed tartar was wonderful and I enjoyed how they "chunked" the meat instead of making it a mush. My friend got a steak on top of the gnocchi and really enjoyed it! Overall I think this restaurant is worth the hype and canto wait to dine here again! It's important to know that if you want to dine here, plan to reserve a table ahead or plan to wait for a table. They hold 50% of table s for walk ins. Parking DT is always a challenge and once they build the soccer stadium, I imagine it will be craziness. It just takes a bit of planning.

From the time we walked in the doors until the time we walked out, every single person we…read moreencountered went above and beyond to make sure we had a memorable evening. Very professional and friendly staff. The front entrance hostess, bartender, waiter, everyone was fantastic. The ambiance was lovely, quiet and beautiful. Very easy to hold conversations. The food . . . outstanding! We had a variety with our group of 4, Caesar Salad with chicken, Caesar Salad with grilled salmon, Sea Bass and Walleye. Everyone loved their meals. Great Evening

A review- with pictures this time! Recommend to all. Stunning, delicious food. I get calamari every…read moretime I go, and the lavender margarita if they have it. Something for everyone. Service is always the best. Quiet, private, upscale vibes. Best pastry chef in the city. Absolutely love!

After hiking, we went to a food hall so that everyone could order whatever they wanted. A few of us…read morestopped at Fish Lads. They had great customer service, lots of options, and the food is good. They have parking across the street in a paid lot. Check them out.

It's been a minute since I had food from fish lads and it is just as good still as a I remember!…read moreThey have great options at what I feel is good pricing for seafood. They have some seating right at their counter but most people probably take their food and head elsewhere to eat. The guy taking our order at the cash register seemed pretty grumpy to be there but it was the end of the day and he was probably ready to get out of there so honestly I get it haha. Oyster poboy was really good and I would like to try more of their fried seafood sandwiches in the future. Still on my list to try the cioppino someday as well.

10/10 for my household we have Rika's every week or more season to perfection always made to orderread more

I had the awesome crack wings and fries combo. It took the owner about 20 minutes to prepare but…read morewell worth it. The guy is friendly and knows his stuff. The restaurant is small in an industrial part of town with customers picking up to go orders from time to time. I ate at a table.

This moving food truck was fun to try to find after hearing about it. We found it last year at the…read moreoutlet mall in Byron center, line was long but we got there early. They were pretty fast for how many people were ordering and by the time we got to eat it we were starving and it was Fantastic! Lots of flavor and the ones we got had a decent amount of meat in both rolls and neither rolls felt soggy.

What a delicious surprise this was! Our neighborhood hosted Cousins Food Truck recently and I'm so…read moreglad I tried it. At first I had some sticker shock on a food truck, but my husband had his heart set on lobster so we went for it. I had the garlic lobster roll, clam chowder, and some tater tots. I'd normally never rank a take-out situation, but this meal was delicious and I have to tell you....TRY IT! The garlic lobster roll was worth every penny. Tots were 'eh' but tater tots are something better when they are crispy hot and fresh. By the time we got home to eat, the tots were sticking to the paper and were just luke warm. We still ate them and they were good. Soup I warmed up because the trip home did the temperature no favors through no fault of Cousins, but only because Michigan winters are basically an ice box. Thanks for the delish food, Cousins! I would order again!

Another social media win! I'd seen Da Boils on Facebook and was trying to catch them at a pop-up…read moresince they don't have a physical restaurant location. They were at the BIPOC Night Market at Fulton Street Farmers Market so I decided to try the Low Tide boil, with 1/2 pound snow crab and 1/2 pound shrimp. Also included were some potatoes and two chunks of corn on the cob - you can also add sausage, egg, and more potatoes or corn. I haven't been to any of the seafood boil restaurants in town yet but I think Da Boils' prices are pretty similar. The Low Tide was $34.99 and they dropped it in fresh after I ordered. It took about 10-15 minutes but it was worth the wait. The shrimp were perfectly cooked and easy to peel, and the seasoning was definitely on point and I loved the flavor. I didn't think it was too super salty and the medium level spice wasn't really spicy, I might go up a level next time. The crab was easy to get out of the shell. It's definitely messy and you don't get the bibs or gloves you might get at a sit down spot, but I didn't really care. You just have to go with it and know you'll be messy! I loved this boil and would definitely order from Da Boils again. I've seen them post other items like lobster mac and cheese, which I'd love to try. They also do catering which would make for a great party!

I had such a great experience here. The staff really knew their stuff, especially when it came to…read moregluten allergies, which honestly made me feel so much more comfortable right away. Our waitress was awesome too--super friendly and helpful without being over the top. The whole place has a clean, modern vibe but still feels really family-friendly, which I liked. It's one of those spots that just feels easy to be in. I ordered the hanger steak, and not even kidding, it was one of the best meals I've had. I never clear my plate, and this time I did. Every bite was that good. You'd never know it was gluten-free--the flavor was incredible and nothing felt like it was missing. Then I somehow made room for cheesecake and finished that too, which says a lot. Same thing there--no way you'd guess it was gluten-free. Overall, they just really know how to do gluten-free right. Nothing felt like a compromise at all. I'd 100% go back.

This place is a must try in Grand Rapids! The hype is real and it was a perfect spot for…read morevalentines! Our server was really kind and attentive, we got a great seat by the window and had a lovely view of east town. I had the pie in the sky cocktail which tasted like liquid apple pie and was delicious. Smooth but strong. My husband got the mushroom risotto which came with lovely chunks of locally grown mushrooms on top. I had the scallops which were perfectly cooked and the couscous, mushrooms, and nuts paired really well with it. Great atmosphere and will definitely be back!