My wife and I have found a new "favorite" restaurant in Grand Rapids! Euro Bistro is the very best in over-all dining experience! The French and European cuisine is second to none! We especially enjoy the delicious sauteed Calamari with avocado and tomatoes served with warm homade French bread straight from the oven! Also, the Coq Au Vin is expertly prepared in a French wine sauce. The costumer service is always consistant with warm, friendly attention to details. read more

Owner is extremely rude... It's honestly astonishing that people still eat here with the way he treats his staff. Yelling and cussing at employees with customers eating right next to him. There's absolutely nothing special about this place and the parking lot in the front shows for that! Grumpy old man needs to hang up the apron and retire. read more

I came here with my other and granddaughter for dinner on a Friday evening. Everything we ordered was 10/10 amazing! The food tastes like it is all made fresh with quality ingredients. The service was great, our server was so kind, and very knowledgeable about the menu. We are already talking about coming back because there's so much on the menu that looks good. Thank you for a wonderful dinner! :) read more

Good experience overall. Good service and good food. Started with charcuterie and cheese, it comes with bread,and it was good. We shared crab cakes and the fish. read more

Interesting menu, especially if you crave something that origins outside the US palate. Food quality is always above average but no real WOW moments. Ambience and service quality are excellent. Wine choices are very good as well. Prices are reasonable for quality. I keep going back so something must be right, right? read more

The only thing French about our meal tonight was that our waiter was inattentive and disinterested in our table and an explanation of the menu I'd expect from a high schooler at Applebees. For ordering $30 and $40 plates the service, ambiance, quality of the food, and supposed French theme were all disappointments. We started with the crab cakes which were fine, nothing special. Our main courses were the special salmon ($40), shrimp scampi ($30), and goat cheese/caramelized onion/fig pizza ($17). The pizza was the best thing we were served and was decent, there is definitely better pizza elsewhere in the area. None of these dishes were French or European. My shrimp scampi was frankly a huge disappointment - it was 4 shrimp on top of very unappealing pasta. I barely could touch it and I'm typically a clean your plate type of person. The shrimp was average but at least edible. I'm a GR local and had never heard of this place. I wanted to try a new nice restaurant on Mother's Day weekend for a treat. I was very disappointed. With a $170 bill I don't expect terrible service, unappealing food at a strip mall restaurant. I don't plan on coming back. read more

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Service people great. Cook staff never delivered the food. Ended up leaving. Poorly run institution.

Food was delicious and service was great. I asked my waitress to select a wine that would pair well with my food. She said she conferred with others to make the selection. The wine they selected was good. Ambiance was very nice as well. read more

The Euro Bistro - This was the chicken piccata I ordered and it was delicious. - Modern European Near Me - Grand Rapids, Michigan

An evening to remember. Perfection from start to finish. Reservation for seven. Graciously greeted and promptly served cocktails at the bar as we waited for our party to arrive. Old Fashions and French Martinis battled for the top spot in the Cocktail Olympics. We were seated on schedule and our waiter, Gabriel was engaging and he moved efficiently around the table checking on drinks and sharing specials. Plates of lobsters, scallops, and shrimp appetizers slathered in garlic herb butter filled the table and the smells were intoxicating. Debbie, the manager, stopped by to say hello and assured us we were in good hands. Seven unique entrees were ordered and landed on the table at the same time. As we were finishing our entrees, the owner stopped by and delighted us with his charm and obvious pride in his staff and food and he insisted we try some desserts. He promised we would not be disappointed and he was right. Just when I thought I couldn't eat another bite, the desserts arrived and amazingly, everyone found room! The Euro Bistro team gave us a night we will talk about for a very long time. read more

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The food and friendliness!!! Magnifico!!! Centrally located across from high end retail or everyday grocery shopping, just right for relaxing and unwinding after a busy day. Definately in my fav 5. Peace read more

I've been looking forward to the opportunity to come to Euro Bistro since my trip to Europe in 2022 and finally got that opportunity a couple days ago. The tone was set upon entering with every table set in a fine dining fashion and the host asking if we had a reservation. I looked around and thought "shoot! I'm underdressed!" I said nope and he sat us anyway. Taking a look at the menu the wines are a fantastic selection of wines from $12 a glass to $75+ per bottle. The interior was a fine dining interior and the menu matched that expectation, $18 starters and mains $19 to $50. My expectations are creme de la creme! Did they meet them? Ambiance clearly set the expectation of a 5 star dining experience so clearly that gains 5 stars. As I looked around I noted the odd choice of felt decor around the lights and something hanging next to me separating one area of the dining room from another. They appeared to be felt as well but now I'm unsure as the shear amount of dust clinging to it made it look fuzzy. It could honestly be wood. I'm not sure but, gross. Cleanliness gets 3 of 5 stars. Food freshness and quality. We ordered a cheese plate to start which in Europe is a dessert by the way. The fruit was a selection of red and green grapes and strawberries on a bed of arugula. Clearly the $18 cost was put into the cheeses. There were 4 cheeses, a garlic and herb goat cheese, Brie, pecorino Romano, and what I believe was Gouda. Frankly I'm not sure Romano had any place on a fruit and cheese dish. It belongs on my risotto. It was all drizzled with a balsamic glaze which was nice and the Brie was drizzled with honey. For dinner I ordered the charred asparagus risotto and my daughter ordered wood fired Mac and cheese. We both had to add a grilled chicken breast as neither dish came with a protein. The risotto was mush! When she first set it down my brain said "mashed potatoes." The flavor was there though which made it impossible to send back along with my problems wasting food when we have so many starving in our world. But anyone else who knows what to expect of risotto would have sent it back. I expect to see each grain and for it to have a slight bite like an aldente pasta. It was mush. Like oatmeal and I'm not sure where the charred asparagus was. There was asparagus just not charred. The left over goat cheese made a fantastic addition to my left over risotto. We finished with a slice of truffle pie for me and a chocolate peanut butter pie for my daughter, both very good the best part of the meal. In Europe, these would have been served with espresso. I miss that. All in all food freshness gains 5 stars but quality gains only 2. If I'm paying $110 for a meal I expect it to be executed to perfection. Service was very good overall but definitely not fine dining excellence. Again if I'm paying $130 for a meal after tip then I expect the dishes to be cleared from the table at some point. They never were. We had to work around dishes from every course. I also expect the server in such a place would box my leftovers for me. That would have gotten her an excellent rating instead of good and would have increased her tip from $20 to nearly $30. Service gains 3 stars because it's not likely her fault but the fault of her training. This gives an overall score of 3.6 stars. In this case I'm taking this to a 3 as the room for improvement is too great to warrant 4 stars. The potential here is insane but fell short. read more

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One of my favorite restaurants in town...dozens of dining experiences over the last several years. Food is consistently 4-5...great options, excellent flavor, beautifully prepared. Servers are pleasant and well-acquainted with the menu. Lately, staffing seems to be an issue. I've come for lunch as part of a twosome or large group and have been sorely disappointed with service. Frequently, there seems to be only one server and management appears to be sorely lacking and distracted. I really want to keep coming for the peaceful ambiance and the wonderful food, but am choosing other restaurants for better service. read more

Welcoming vibes. Wait staff remembered us from 6 months earlier. Dinning room very pleasant. I had a simple green salad with goat cheese; the goat cheese was stellar and greens excellent. Husband had tomato feta cucumber salad: very fresh and excellent. He had shrimp scampi that he greatly enjoyed (it had too many noodles for me). I had the perch meunière ... that was spectacular; I will be hard pressed not to order again. And the spinach was perfect. Certainly 5 stars on the food. Our wait person was helpful always and there when we needed without intrusion. read more

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Coppa Crema Pistachio was amazing! Caprese was delicious too! Definite yes!!! A must do for Grand Rapids while here!

Had an excellent perch dinner. Friendly attentive service. Quiet ambiance. Disappointed that there were no oysters.

It's our last night in Grand Rapids, looking for one last culinary adventure. Tonight it's Euro Bistro, a deceptively large place at one end of a strip mall. It's packed at 6:30 pm so we take advantage of the parking lot behind. Of all the places we've seen, this has the most appropriately well-dressed patrons (except for me, coming as I am from an apple orchard). Everyone is loud and boisterous; the sound of locals having a very good time. The baguette (piping hot) & butter (very satisfyingly cold) was a great pair; everyone agreed the baguette was a tasty piece of work. The entrees (appetizers) began with the bisque de homard (lobster bisque), the soup du jour: a mild flavor, safe for all, not assertively marine. Others liked the bits of lobster meat. Next up was soupe à l'oignon gratinée (onion soup with cheese), the first dish that I prepared from scratch for others. Rather than the expected baked shell of cheese covering the entire bowl, this had a floating island of bread with a bit of cheese atop. The onion was nicely cooked down but had an unexpected acidic finish, as though some vinegar had been added too late. Moving into the plats principaux (main courses) with the boeuf bourguignon, which was well-received. The meat was very tender, soft enough to break apart with a fork. It was more BBQ-y than I anticipated but somehow appropriate to an area with great brisket burnt ends. Liked by all in our party. The coq au vin (rooster with wine), that staple of my mom's (learned during her time at La Sorbonne), was also fork-tender and tasty, albeit with less cooked-down red wine taste and somehow sweeter, a bit distractingly so. The risotto aux asperges grillées (charred asparagus risotto) was spot-on, with nicely-cooked Arborio and tender, tasty bits of asparagus. Mild, soothing, and a good counterpart to the more assertive meat dishes. For the cours de desserts we went with the gâteau au chocolat sans farine (flourless chocolate cake), a dish with very few ingredients that's often an unintentional test of the baker's skill. This was the star of the meal, an absolutely perfect rendition. Served very cold, it was a rewardingly dense dark chocolate slab of joy that produced just the right calming close to an evening spent out. Paired with the gratifyingly hot, strong coffee, this was the right note on which to end our evenings in Grand Rapids with a fond memory. Date night? Celebration night? You might consider coming over to the Euro Bistro. read more

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We stopped in here tonight for my husband's birthday - even with no reservations we were able to be seated quickly at 6:30 on a Friday night! Our waitress was attentive and helpful, offering to have the bartender whip up a non-alcoholic cocktail for me. I didn't love it but I appreciated the effort! My salad however was amazing, simple green with fried Brie and a light vinaigrette. My husband loved his French onion soup! For an entree I had the coq Au vin and it was incredible - falling apart tender, flavorful, and I even found myself soaking up the sauce with pieces of bread it was that good. Ambiance is ok, there were tvs playing golf which I could have done without but overall we had a lovely experience and will definitely be back! read more

The Euro Bistro - Classic French Onion Gratinee - Modern European Near Me - Grand Rapids, Michigan

horrible service. the owner was very rude and the staff treated our party terrible. We reserved the private room for a celebratory dinner but the way we were treated was horrible. I will never go back and will tell everyone I know NOT to patronize this establishment. read more

During our time in Michigan, we met up with family at Euro Bistro to have lunch together. Without a reservation, we were able to get a table for 6 without a problem and were seated in the front dining room. The room was a bit chilly and our waitress was kind enough to turn the thermostat up a couple degrees for us. The lunch menu had a decent amount of options; salads, soups, sandwiches, and pizza. I had the "veggie pita" without the cheese and it was a large portion & with a good variety of veggies. My only complaint was that the veggies were a little too oily. The sandwich was served with a small side/garnish of cantaloupe. Everyone at our table seemed to enjoy their meal - especially the fries that my FIL ordered and was generous enough to share. Our waitress said she had worked at the Euro Bistro for 10 years! She was friendly and patient with our group as we took a bit to decide on our orders. The inside is decorated very nicely and they have a great bar area as well! read more

The Euro Bistro - Veggie Pita Sandwich - Modern European Near Me - Grand Rapids, Michigan

Went here for an impromptu date night with my husband. We had tried to go once before on a weekend and were turned away rather rudely for not having a reservation. This time we went on a weeknight and it was empty. I got the salmon and my husband got the mussels. Not pictured is the bread they brought out first. The bread was delicious! I think we got seconds. My meal was perfectly cooked. I think this was the best cooked piece of salmon I've ever had. The Brussels sprouts were a little under for my liking. The broth the mussels were in was fantastic as well! Overall we really liked it but we tend to like more exciting and unique food. Everything was done very well but was very straightforward, no frills. We would come back if we were looking for this type of food but likely won't come back soon because there are other places that fit our taste a little more. read more

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Come here often and it's always amazing My favorite dish is the Marsala. Hidden menu item is the bruschetta which is godlike Thank you for good food and memories read more

Fantastic 5* service. Great food. This is how restaurants should operate. if you haven't been here, shame on you. Break out of you chain restaurant hell and give Euro Bistro a try!!! read more

Our five visits this year have been phenominal. We learned that there was a change in the kitchen (new chef?) that may have contributed to it. Our staple has been the shrimp scampi but we've been experimenting lately. Good choice! read more

Great service, good food Will certainly go back Try the French onion soup. Yum, yum! read more

Our wedding celebration at Euro Bistro back in June was an absolute dream come true, and a huge part of that was thanks to the incredible owner, Akram. He was warm, welcoming and made us feel like part of the family. He was exceptionally accommodating from start to finish and even provided us with free desserts! If you're looking for a venue that combines outstanding food with exceptional service and a personal touch, Euro Bistro is the place to go. We couldn't have asked for a better experience and are so grateful to Akram and his team for making our wedding unforgettable. Thank you for everything! Trisha Panone read more

Where do I start,always great service , Beautiful atmosphere, everything is delicious ,II've pretty much had everything on the menu, I wish I can give 6 stars The filet you eat with a butter knife so tender ,truly the best place in town.Great for a private parties ,Or date night , gather with friends or even just sit at the bar chat with afriendly bartender. read more

The best dinner I've had in Grand Rapids. Excellent service, very nice atmosphere and a delicious dinner. I had the perch with Brussels sprouts. I found this lovely restaurant a true gem and will definitely go back. read more

Excellent in all respects. Staff polite and welcoming as well as very attentive Food is consistently of top quality read more

Everything excellent service the food beyond belief good quality very clean and the owner check every table to make sure everything was good

Came by on a work trip. Solid meal and excellent service. Really nice wine selection as well.

This is our "go to" restaurant in Grand Rapids. The food and service is always good and the prices are reasonable. Be sure to call for a reservation because they are always busy. read more

our new favorite place! great food and a wonderful staff, our waiter was the best! owner is the sweetest guy and they all tolerated our loud party of 8 obnoxious adults! best food ever! you must check this place out! read more

Excellent service (Kelly), very good food and a fair price. My first time and enjoyed it very much.

I came into Euro Bistro with high expectations because the overall Yelp rating here was 4.5 stars. I have to say I was kind of disappointed. We were a party of 12, celebrating two of our friend's birthday (they each got a free dessert), and were seated in a private room. The service started off well in the beginning but then dropped off after we placed our orders. The waitress didn't check in with us as often as she did. We had a lot of empty glasses of water and was waiting for quite some time for refills. We also waited for about 35-45 min for our entrees. The cheese and free bread was good but I was really disappointed with the Bolognese pasta. It had an orange cream sauce with carrots and a little bit of mushrooms. This was not your traditional Bolognese and it only tasted okay. The Beef Bourguignon was pretty good but there were parts that were a little burnt and overcooked. The side of brussels sprouts also had a weird taste to it. It almost had the taste of laundry that was washed and left wet overnight. The prices were fair and portions were good but I didn't have the best experience. It might be because we were a large party but I was expecting the entrees to taste better. read more

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Love this place and have had most of the items on the menu. Hubby and I like to sit at the bar. The absolutely Best Eggplant Parmesan ever!!! They have entertainment there also. Not sure what nights. read more

Classy option in a mediocre location. This would be awesome downtown or somewhere nicer than 28th street. They have a nice outdoor patio but you're just looking at the parking lot or 28th street. When we arrived at 6pm, we were the only guests in the whole restaurant. The staff was very friendly and they quickly took drink and appetizer orders. We started with the chef special bruschetta, which was fantastic. They then also brought us some fresh bread with butter but we ended up dipping it in the leftover glaze from the bruschetta. The bread/butter/cheese was pretty flavorless. I ordered the Asparagus Risotto and my wife ordered a pizza. The pizza took a very long time and they apologized by offering us cake or gelato, but we were running late to get to the airport, so we declined. The risotto was cooked perfectly but I wish there was some more flavors other than asparagus. My wife enjoyed her pizza and was excited to bring half of it home. read more

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This is such a great dining experience. We've been here previously but we're pleasantly surprised to learn they have moved. The place is open, clean and had a beautiful bar as the focal point. We ordered from the lunch menu. I had the Chicken pita which had a light curry seasoning with onions, mushrooms lettuce and tomato. My husband ordered the perch sandwich. He often orders perch and his review was favorable. It was lightly breaded which is important since it's between bread as a sandwich. The fries were so delicious. The waitress was very good and said they had just celebrated their 1 year anniversary of moving to this location. The prices are very reasonable given the GR location and quality of food. read more

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Service was top notch as well as the food . My husband says this is his favorite restaurant now .

Excellent food and service! Had the Caesar salad with anchovies & chicken and the very yummy eggplant dish! The waitress even let us split the dishes with no extra fee, which was greatly appreciated. Chill and chic dining area. We will be back! read more

Delicious food. Definitely top notch. Our server was fantastic and very friendly. The only bummer here is that I came with an elderly couple and I asked for a quieter spot in the restaurant and they gave us a corner to sit in but the music was so loud! They struggled with the noise but overall it was a treat. I will come back again! read more