Banging bbq in Grand Rapids! A super find thanks to the reviews on Yelp…read more After a week on the shoreline of Lake Michigan, I was hankering for something good. I needed to stop with my family before we headed to the airport. I spotted this one on the map when searching for highly rated restaurants, and thanks to their handy-dandy online ordering system. I knew that we could plot a course get there eat our food and be on our way. No time to make our flights later this afternoon. I don't think any of us knew how delicious this meal was gonna be, but we were all glad that this was the stuff we chose to make. The smoked chicken wings were immaculate and the brisket was perfection. We also of course had rib tips and a whole slew of sides, including the smoked mushrooms and coleslaw and Housemade, tater tots, mac & cheese, baked beans and probably a few others I'm forgetting. We couldn't pick a favorite literally everything. Was that good And the sauces? Yeah, those are banging and beyond creative too. That green sauce was straight fire, and that Alabama weight style also nice for cooling things off. But if all of them were fantastic, and it was fun to make a match and find your favorite combo as we demolished the entirety of the order. Which is funny because when we placed it, we were kind of thinking this sounds like a lot of food and we didn't want any leftovers, but there were no leftovers to account for not because we ordered and forced ourselves because it was that good and we needed every bite available. Make the trip!

If you enjoy tender, smokey, spicy brisket with generous portions, then this is the place for you…read more I arrived hungry and am leaving really full. I ordered the Sloppy Scott and got a sandwich with incredibly flavorful and tender brisket ends, coleslaw with a lot of crunch, and pimento Mac and cheese that was incredibly creamy and delicious. The brisket had just the right amount of spice that let you know it was there. If I lived in Grand Rapids Two Scotts would be a regular stop for me.

This was my first time trying porkfat slim's food truck and it was literally SO good. I'm never…read moretypically in the mood for barbecue but everything on their menu sounded so good so I was psyched to see they were going to be where I was on a Friday evening. I ordered the southern comfort bowl and choose brisket as my meat but I believe you can get 2 different types of meat if you want. It looks kinda small coming out of the truck but it was super filling! It was literally so tasty, the brisket was cooked perfectly, the Mac and cheese layer was delicious and I really am not a fan of creamy coleslaw or baked beans but these both pulled the whole bowl together. I would DEFINITELY order this again!! It was really fast to come out of the truck after I ordered and I thought the prices were extremely cheap and shocking for a food truck considering this was some of the best food truck food I've had in a while. I hope to order more from their menu in the future!

PorkFat Slims catered our wedding in Kalamazoo in 2020 when Covid was at a lull. They were…read moreincredible to work with and so professional. Aside from that, the food was some of the best BBQ I've ever had and all our guests agreed. It was convenient that there was something on the menu for everyone. They say the food is the most important part of your big day, and Pork Fat Slims did not disappoint.

Food was delicious. Not a bad thing was ordered. Our server was attentive at all times. The…read moreatmosphere was clean with lots of nice decor. The waffles and coffee were delicious and my husband has the wings with the garlic Parmesan fires.

Stopped in the other night for dinner with my family. We waited 30 minutes for a table then were…read moregreeted by the world's rudest host. That's why I took one star off, I was shocked that it was like asking for a kidney to sit at a table instead of a booth. Luckily our server was so kind, definitely making up for the rude start. My husband got the turkey sandwich with the pretzel bun - he loved it! I ordered the nachos with half pork half chicken. They were HUGE and absolutely delicious. So we will definitely be back!

Came here for a live music performance for a friend and found a gem! Table's biggest hit was the…read moreKing Louie Fries which were their seasoned crinkle cut fries with melted cheese, shaved beef, and giardiniera peppers. I think the Chicago dog and the Italian Beef with the au jus on the side were solid, but nothing to write back home to Chicago about. Better than Portillo's, kind of reminded me of Mr. Beef almost. Getting the sandwich wet is usually the rite of passage, but I went for the au jus on the side. Don't make the mistake I did. Everything just falls out of it when you tilt the sandwich to dip it. Also, if you think you can eat hot giardiniera peppers, just think for a quick sec longer because these ones were pretty hot for someone who has a decent heat tolerance.

I ordered the chili cheese, Polish sausage and the chili cheese fries. The presentation is as good…read moreas it can be for this type of food and they did a nice job with keeping the menu basic and simple. The taste of the Polish dog was good. the bun was soft. It was portioned correctly. It just was very bland compared to what else you can get in Grand Rapids. The chili cheese fries also were not horrible but I wanna say they were great. It is just gas station cheese and chili from a can. Again, not horrible just nothing special. Overall, I probably wouldn't recommend this place but I also want to steer someone away either especially if you are drunk and at the bar across the street. I'm sure it tastes much better. That being said, I think it's a perfect restaurant for its location. There is not a ton of competition directly next-door or across the street. And technically, the Bar across the street has food of a similar quality however it is a nice alternative It's up to you. There's much better places in town for hotdog however, I would give the spot another shot to try the Italian beef. I have heard it is not excellent, but I have not had it Personally.

Had their Mac and cheese with pulled pork at the breakaway festival in Grand Rapids. Oh my gosh. It…read morewas absolute HEAVEN! Everyone as so friendly and the food came out super quickly. 10/10!!!

It's a small place with only street parking. But their sandwiches are worth it. They stuff them…read morefull and have amazing flavor. They have a huge variety for every taste buds and every type of diet.

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.

Pros: AMAZING AND PERFECT BRISKET AND PULLED PORK (legit, I'm a farmers daughter, I know good…read morebrisket and pulled pork) Cons: pricey and sometimes not always consistent, which stinks bc it's pricey. Sign up for the app and get coupons to help curb cost! Employees are always so friendly here! It is, really, really good BBQ -some of the best I've had outside of our family farm. The only prob is consistency -we've had marvelous brisket for the most part, but have gotten some really dry/old brisket before. I definitely still recommend -but get those coupons! Side note -I really don't care for the turkey -but maybe I got it on a bad day....

I have been craving bbq for a while - so happy we tried Dickey's because it was So Good! I've had…read moreNC, GA, FL, but not "TX" style bbq. Glad to have added it to the list. I ordered the Westerner Plate (2 meat sandwich on Texas bread) with two sides. I ordered the brisket and pulled pork for my meat combo (at the recommendation of an employee) and the meat was so moist and flavorful. I creamed spinach and bbq baked beans for my sides. I haven't had southern creamed spinach in years, and let me tell you it was VERY creamy (so tasty). The bbq baked beans were a smidge spicy (which is a bonus for me), and very flavorful. There are three bbq sauce options: sweet, spicy, and original. I got spicy and original and combined them on my sandwich. Definitely didn't need a lot because the meat had its own flavor and was moist (as was the bread - not dry or too crunchy, just right). Check it out, especially because the price for what you're getting is fair!

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!

Another place where I would give half stars if Yelp would let me. I'd give 3.5…read more I was by myself, which meant I had to sit at the bar, which, I absolutely don't have a problem with, but I also don't understand why I couldn't be sat at a small table. I was wedged in between two couples, so it just felt a little awkward. I got a white wine spritz for a beverage, which was delightfully refreshing. I should have scoped the menu before going, as everything just sounded kind of heavy, so I ended up with chicken tenders and sides. The chicken was good, even if the breading crumbled a bit, and I did like the honey mustard. If you're looking for some south in your mouth while in the north, this could be a place for you.

Always a good experience here. Varied menu, good specials and consistent; quite a wait for food…read moretonight but we were in no hurry so no problem. Four of us dined here and 3 had the taco special and it is a very good value. We were surprised that the " corn tortilla" option was actually hard shell which seems inconsistent with the general quality here and it was not mentioned by Jamie, our server. Warm soft corn tortillas would be a significant upgrade. Always satisfied and will return.

Haven't been to Walker roadhouse for a moment so we went because we heard they had a great burger…read morespecial on Wednesdays. We sat at the bar and we quickly attended to. The place was packed and it was busy for a weekday. We both ordered the burger special and didn't have to wait too long. It's a real bargain at $10 for a burger and a 12 ounce bottle of beer. Burger was cooked perfectly. We definitely have to put it into our rotation.

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.