Food was great! Especially artichoke crab dip and (surprisingly) the meatloaf! Will definitely be…read moreback

Butcher's Union will always be one of my favorite go-to's. They consistently have amazing food and…read moregreat service. Now that they take reservations online and not just in person, it's so much easier to get a seat! Every time family or friends visit in town this is our first stop. The decor and ambiance is top tier and I wish there were more like it in GR! I highly recommend for a date night or nicer dinner out since it is a nicer place and the prices reflect that somewhat. My favorites are the whipped feta, wagyu sirloin, and the Daisy Du cocktail. For dessert, the bourbon apple crisp and chocolate mouse cake are incredible. But you truly can't go wrong with anything on the menu!

When I learned that Green Well was closing soon, I felt truly so bummed! I just dined there again…read morerecently (among many other times) and had one of the pasta dishes that were on special that night and it was SO insanely good. Honestly one of the best meals I had eaten in Grand Rapids in a while! That same dinner service, my friend had the steak and frites and my other friend had their roast chicken with asparagus on the side. They both really loved their meals also. I will miss you The Green Well!

Party of 8 and our server was FANTASTIC! Great recommendations for drinks and food including a few…read morenon-alcoholic options. Gluten free options on the menu. I'm obsessed with the truffle fries with the garlic aioli dipping sauce. The fries were hot and perfectly crisp. Options for everyone - Burger, Al Pastor, Cuban Sandwich, Chicken and Waffles. The Green Well Curry was fine. Wish it came with more than the two slices of grilled tofu, but there were tons of noodles to make it a large serving size. I'll probably try something different next time.

I will start off by saying that this is not the best place to get a salad, apps or some random…read moreentrees. My rating is based almost entirely on their burgers, which are very good. In fact, my kids laughed at my wife when she got a salad and wasn't overly impressed "Mom, why would you get a salad at a place with great burgers?!?" My thoughts exactly. The service is decent, the space is comfortable for a downtown spot on Monroe Center. When I visit, I focus solely on the burgers and I've never been disappointed. The 'Meat Wagon', topped with ribeye, ham and bacon just wants to cuddle your belly from the inside. The 'Otto Von Burger' topped with a fried egg and bacon is one of the best examples of its kind. The 'Alabamer' is great when you're craving pulled pork and bacon on your burger. If you just want a traditional burger, you have that option and won't be disappointed. Also, the loaded fries are solid, but personally, I would pass on the fancier offerings. Remember: Burgers over fancy apps and skip the salads and you'll be fine.

It had been a little while since I've been able to dine at Brick and Porter. It's still amazing!…read more Still has the nice casual pub feel. Our server was friendly and we had prompt service. Prices are very reasonable and the food is amazing! I tried the Chicken Bacon Jammer Sandwich. It was so good! The combo of the Boursin cheese, bacon jam and the reaper mayo was delicious and really balanced out the heat from the mayo. Splurged on desert and the Cookie n' Milk cake was wonderful. Not too rich or sweet. This place is definitely worth a stop if you are downtown!

Kitchen 67 is one of my favorite restaurants! My husband and I recently dined at Kitchen 67 on a…read moredate night. Considering it was a Saturday night, we didn't have too long of a wait without making reservations. Once we were seated, we were met with friendly wait service from our lovely waitress. My husband ordered an old fashioned and I ordered the lemon meringue pie martini which was absolutely delightful; the graham cracker rim was a nice touch, it was like drinking an actual lemon meringue pie!! For our appetizers, we ordered fried pickles and the steak bites, which were both delicious! For my entree, I ordered the Zuckerburger with a side of onion rings. As you can see from my photo, I couldn't wait to dig in! Man oh man, was that a great dinner!! The atmosphere here is also wonderful, upbeat and lively without being too overwhelming! Great place for a date night or family dinner! We love it here! 10/10 recommend!

First time here very nice looking restaurant/pub. If you're…read morein a hurry, this is not the place to come. I believe they are making one slow down to enjoy all. I ordered the steak bites, as an appetizer, with the bartenders recommendations. It was fantastic! for dinner, I ordered the ribs with a whipped sweet potato and vinegar FANTASTIC!!

Beltline Bar is an amazing spot with great food, friendly service, and a comfortable atmosphere…read more You need to set your expectations before you walk in because it isn't fancy by any means, but it's the perfect amount of old school, dive-bar type spot that makes you feel like a local. They are famous for their wet burritos, so that's all I've ever ordered and I've never been disappointed. The servers are always super attentive, including our server Austin tonight, who was always fast and knowledgeable about the food and drinks. Definitely stop here if you want great burritos and drinks at a reasonable price.

The saddest Tacos in the World!…read more Service started off strong--attentive and prompt--but unfortunately, the food didn't come close to matching. I ordered the asada chicken tacos and was initially served ground beef tacos instead. At first glance, I wondered if the chicken was just finely ground and heavily seasoned, but one bite confirmed it was simply incorrect--and notably bland. Round two brought the correct order, but things didn't improve. The corn tortillas arrived already soggy and doubled up in a way that made them impossible to pick up and eat. I ended up using a fork to salvage what I could. The filling was underwhelming: bland shredded chicken, lettuce, tomato and a thin drizzle of oddly shiny "cheese." Overall, poorly executed, lacking flavor, and disappointing in both quality and presentation. Do better.

Sundance Grill is definitely going on my brunch favorites list. Parking was super easy, and they…read morehave a really nice outdoor patio that is pet friendly. They even brought my dog a bowl of water, which I thought was such a sweet touch. Brunch was excellent and they had great vegetarian options. I had a skillet with eggs and black beans at the bottom and it was so flavorful. The bacon was crispy, the eggs were fluffy, and the French toast was just delightful. The coffee was really good and my mimosa was perfect. Service was quick and friendly, and the whole experience was just great from start to finish. This is an easy five out of five for me and I will definitely be coming back.

Great quick service on a weekday morning! Our food came out quick and was hot and delicious. It was…read morepretty empty in there but the mimosas did their job and my to-go orders beautifully with condiments packaged up perfectly.

Apology: I didn't take any pictures of the food because we were hungry and it was delicious…read more We went to Phil's while in town visiting The Dunes for the Miss Gay Michigan America Pageant this weekend. Walking in we were immediately redirected because we didn't notice the please wait to be seated sign that was outside of the door. It would be nice if the sign had been a little more visible or if we had been redirected more kindly. We were sat immediately and even though I tend to hate high tops, the chairs were sturdy and comfortable. Between myself and my friends we ordered the grilled ham and cheese, the nutty salad, and the burger (with cheddar, lettuce, onions, tomatoes, mayo, ketchup, and mustard). We all loved our food and it came out quickly. I ordered my burger medium-well and it was cooked perfectly. Our server was attentive and made sure to refill our water frequently. At the end of our meal they gave us little cups of animal crackers, which was just the cutest touch! Overall loved and would totally return and recommend.

We originally popped into Phil's Bar & Grille just for a quick drink before our dinner…read morereservation... and yeah, that plan didn't stand a chance. We grabbed seats at the bar, and the place was full of locals which honestly tells you everything you need to know right there. And not just full... but full of the nicest people. The kind of place where you feel like you belong within five minutes. Now let's talk about Jimmy... WOW. Absolute rockstar behind the bar. Not only was he making amazing drinks, but he was also doing his best to convince us to ditch our dinner reservations and stay honestly, he almost had us The drinks were so good we ended up coming back later that night for dessert... because clearly we weren't done yet. But here's the part that got me I casually mentioned it was my birthday weekend, nothing big... and the NEXT DAY while we were walking around downtown, we look up and there's my name on the marquee wishing me a happy birthday. Like... who does that?! That kind of thoughtfulness is just next level and completely made my day. Phil's isn't just a bar--it's a whole experience. Every time we walked by, it was packed, and after being there... I get it. They're doing a lot right. If you're anywhere near Saugatuck--GO. Sit at the bar, order a drink, and just enjoy it. You'll probably end up staying longer than you planned too

It has been years since I have been to EC and I'm glad I came back! They revamped their menu and…read morebrought back a lower price point with some of their OG items and I'm really happy they did. The menu is extensive and filled with delicious, comfort meals... including the TV dinners. I saw this and felt like I had to try it! I just got the chicken fingers version and their fried chicken, mac and cheese were sooo good. I even loved the little veggie mix! But the winner, which got me to even order it, was the little brownie that came along with it. A full meal with dessert for such a small amount of $$. I look forward to trying their brunch sometime or coming back to try more of their items again!

We went here on a suggestion from a friend. The menu names are very colorful. The bathroom was even…read moremore colorful (in a quirky cool way). We got the pickle tickle as well as the Southern raw fries (more like deep fried spiral cut potatoes) which were both good. I got the nachos since I tend to get them whenever I go and all were very good. My daughter is vegetarian and they had lots of vegetarian options. Service was good and quick. All 5 stars. They even have their own canned root beer. How cool is that. Unfortunately it was a little too sweet with maple syrup/molasses taste for me (to be fair the waitress forewarned me about the fair. But why not try their signature root beer. I don't regret it one bit). My only issue, which is out of their control was that the parking lot was packed on a Saturday 6pm, so we had to find street parking down the road.

i've gotten the steak tortellini here before years ago and it is not changed and as delicious as…read moreever. Our bubbly server was amazing! It's kind of a combo sports bar/find dining establishment with nice TVs on the walls so I could follow my favorite sporting while listening to the restaurant music and being able to converse with the people I was with!

My friend and I decided to visit Reds for Sunday brunch and really enjoyed it! The last time I came…read morewas for a private event so this was nice to try the new menu. There were SO many options and it was a bit overwhelming, but the server was really kind and patient as it took us a while to decide on our order. We got there right at open (11am) and were seated promptly. The food came out quickly too! I ordered the huevos rancheros and it was a small amount that I could easily finish, while my friend got the hash. I would love to come again and try more of the menu, but kind of bummed it isn't available on Saturday too. Ample parking and great service. Not too expensive for your experience and I do really appreciate it being close by! I kind of forget about it as it is part of a golf course, but I would encourage people to go and try a bunch of items. I will definitely be back.

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!