I love this place! It's become my regular haunt on Thursday nights. At this writing I'm 74 years…read moreold and some of the servers are young enough to be my grandchildren! However, they are always so welcoming and friendly with this old man. And they are superb conversationalists. I enjoy dry red wines and this place always has exactly what I like. I highly recommend The Grey Rabbit!

This cocktail lounge is one of my favorites in GR. Every single person who works here is so…read morefriendly and accommodating! From their espresso martinis to their wine selection, the owner has thoughtfully designed his menu to be inclusive for everyone. Even their charcuterie boards are to die for! It is an art gallery, which is super cool considering most bars you just sit and talk...this one you can walk around and look at local artists' work. There are also chess boards for those who like to play. 10/10 recommended this spot!!

Pursuit of Happiness Co is the girl she says she is!…read more The atmosphere is modern, chic, and makes me want to hang around for hours. I was personally impressed mostly by the Spritz menu. The cherry spritz, mama I dream of it still . My only qualm is that I am a stickler for good glassware ~ I would like to see the beverages with a stem. And based on the aesthetic I know the owner could find some classic glassware. We need more places like this in GR, and I need more POH in my LIFE.

My friend and I popped in the other night to warm up for snacks and bubbles and had a lovely time!…read moreWe sat at the bar and ordered some burrata while sipping on a glass of the brut. It was fairly quiet but the staff was friendly and the vibes inside were so filled with holiday cheer! I love how they decorate the space and you can purchase little things to go and just enjoy time with your friends, whether it's for a fancy girls night or just having a chill night out. Whatever your vibe is, Pursuit of Happiness is a wonderful woman owned business that I love to support! It's kind of tucked away from the bustle of the street, but you can easily find some off street parking around the corner in a lot or find some street parking pretty easily, which is really nice. I always forget this place is here but I always enjoy it when I come back! I need to keep it in my rotation and come back more often! The vibes are just too good.

Good Good Good is amazing! They have such a fun, rotating selection of natural wines by the glass…read more(and what seems like an endless supply of bottles to choose from too!). Even though we're not always familiar with the wines on the menu, the owners, Kyle and Sam, have always been willing to help us pick out a glass or bottle based on what we're looking for/enjoy, and we've never been disappointed. And the flowers!!! What's better than grabbing a glass of wine and bringing home a fresh, seasonal bouquet? We are so lucky to have a spot like this in Creston.

Loved the atmosphere and owner was friendly. Between my husband and myself we had 4 different…read morewines in which we liked only one (and we are wine drinkers so that was a little disappointing). My husband wanted me to purchase one of the more expensive pre-made bouquets. I told him not a good idea since many of the vases had brown slimy water, so I wasn't confident it would last. I selected a cheaper bouquet that was seemed ok. But as you can see from the photo (taken the NEXT day, all the roses are quickly dying off). Overall it felt like an expensive evening to not enjoy most of our wine and have a wilted bouquet that didn't last a full day.

What a great hidden little secret in the back corner of Ada Hotel. It's a wine bar that has…read morecocktails and food! The food is amazing made by Chef Greg, everything from Charcuterie to amazing dishes. I actually like the food in here better than Rix. Tons of wines to choose from at all different price ranges. Come find the Lark! You won't be disappointed!!

The Lark in Ada is one of my favorite spots in town! The service is always great and I love the…read morewhole vibe of the place! I've gone about 5 times now, all on different ocassions and have tried many of their wines but my favorite drink is their extra dirty martini. They have some lite bites that are yummy as well. It's right in Downtown Ada inside of the Ada Hotel and is super easy to get to and there's tons of parking available. The interior is stunning and it feels like a big city cocktail bar right in the heart of Ada!

I tried this restaurant out with a friend for lunch on a Saturday one weekend and it was great!…read moreThis is the perfect spot for a friend date, real date, etc etc! The service was a tiny bit slow but we were not in a time crunch so it wasn't really a big deal. I had a glass of wine and my friend and I split an appetizer, a charcuterie board, and the Parisian sandwich. Their menu is seasonal but I think the sandwiches stay pretty consistently. Everything was really good and high quality. I especially loved the sandwich. Truly similar to the same sandwiches you can get everywhere in Paris. The charcuterie board was yummy with unique choices! Everything paired pretty well. I would definitely come back here to try more menu options and wine :)

I've been so excited for Sav Sav by Squibb to open in the former Aperitivo space in the Downtown…read moreMarket. I'm a big Squibb fan and it's great to see them utilizing this space to serve drinks, coffee, and small plates, as well as cheese to go and other fun items for sale in their market. It's a one stop shop for a perfect picnic! Nate and I stopped by on their first day open and ordered the Parisian, heirloom tomato and burrata, and the mini charcuterie board. If you liked Aperitivo, you'll love Sav Sav. Everything we ate was delicious, but we both loved the tomato and burrata small plate the most. It was bursting with flavor and was nicely balanced between savory and sweet. I also really loved the Parisian and want to try the other sandwich options. I'm excited to see how their concept evolves! The little market area is super cute and they have lots of tinned fish, cookbooks, wine, snacks, and more. This will be a go-to spot for me in the Downtown Market.

Squibb is a very cute local coffeeshop and wine bar. I've only really come to Squibb for the matcha…read moreduring the day but it's been quite nice! It's right around a ton of other shops, restaurants, and things to do so it's a great spot to stop on a walk or on a day out. My run club Lyon Street Run club recently met here and it's been great. The wall art is really nice and the staff is incredibly friendly. There is not a TON of seating, making it more intimate, but also makes it great for a quick to-go drink from a local business.

A very unique coffee shop with wine, beer, cheese boards, and delicious toasts/grilled cheeses…read more They always have a seasonal menu as well which is very exciting to try from. The workers are incredibly kind and helpful. The ambiance is cozy dim lighting. Plenty of seating and outlets if you are working from home or a student studying. There's also parking in the back. I love going to Squibb to study :)

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!

What a gorgeous place the wine tasting area the bar and the restaurant beautiful…read more We went for brunch on Sunday and it was wonderful They have a small brunch menu and their regular menu My friend got a free brunch with points from the wine club I ordered the lunch size soy glazed salmon with wasabi mashed potatoes and asian slaw My sister ordered the blackened mahi mahi sandwich They also had 5 dollar sangrias bellinis and mimosas Wow Our server Rachel was a delight So sweet and funny She made it a fantastic experience

Ambiance: very big restaurant. Clean and usually busy in the evenings…read more Service: love the staff. They are always helpful and kind. Food: never had anything I don't like. Servers are very knowledgeable on what wine will taste good with whatever we had. The price point is great for the delicious meals you receive.

Having a good time together on the 27th floor at the Amway Plaza Hotel in Grand Rapids. Caroline…read moreand her husband came from Arizona for the Board Meeting in Michigan. Meeting new people is always fun! Amway Grand Plaza Hotel and Madrid Tapas Bar had beautiful views and great ambiance. We had ceviche, octopus, pork belly and sangria together!

I had one of the best meals I can remember at MDRD. First, the restaurant has a beautiful view of…read morethe river. I was with a large group, so I got to sample a number of tapas, which were ordered for the table. I loved the Iberico Pork Belly, and the Wild Boar Empanadas. I thought the Croquetas and the Patatas Bravos were good, though there are other things I'd order in the future. I thought the Ceviche Mixta was ok, though I'm not usually a fan of ceviche, and this was better than most. My least favorite was the Pulpo a la Gallega. While the octopus was tender, it had an unpleasant fishy flavor. I got the Chuletas de Cordero for a main course, and was so happy with the dish. The lamb chops were cooked perfectly and seasoned well. I really liked the chickpea topping. My only quibble was the dried apple slices added nothing to the dish. They had an unpleasant chewy texture, little flavor, and didn't add to the aesthetics. I would order this again in a heartbeat. I ordered the Árbol de Frambuesa, and it was an amazing dessert. The chocolate souffle was thicker and creamier than I expected, but it was so delicious! I don't want to ruin the surpise of this dish by describing how it looked. I would also order this again.

Great vibe and delicious drink. It is a space and kinda dark, so keep that in mind! Wouldn't be…read morevery good for large groups!

Absolutely loved our experience at SidebarGR -- hands down the best speakeasy in Grand Rapids! From…read morethe moment you step in, you're transported to a cozy, classy hideaway that feels both exclusive and inviting. What really stood out was the bartending -- not just the skill, but the passion. After hearing the bartender's take on the Old Fashioned, I let him make it his way -- and it might be one of the best I've had. Balanced, bold, and beautifully smooth. Two of my friends described what they were in the mood for, and the bartender crafted custom cocktails for each of them -- both drinks were spot on and had them raving the rest of the night. If you're in Grand Rapids and want a cocktail experience that goes beyond the ordinary, SidebarGR is a must. Expert mixology, great atmosphere, and personalized service that makes you feel like a regular -- even on your first visit.