One of our local favorites! Don't skip the French Dip, it's outstanding! I would recommend subbing the chips for the fries and getting a side of garlic aioli, you won't be disappointed. I also am obsessed with the crispy brussel sprouts appetizer, and their wings are good, too. So far I've dined in twice, and done takeout twice. Super consistent quality. The only thing I didn't love was one of their mocktails, but not a deal breaker. Service is super friendly even while busy. The restaurant itself is more of a dimly lit place, and a great vibe for a date night or meetup with friends. The heated patio is my personal favorite place to dine. And I love that they have a parking lot! Bonus: They package their takeout really well if you'd rather get it to go! read more

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Stopped here for dinner with an old boss and it was a good time with food and drinks.

Here's a local eatery that's doing the pandemic right: Limited seating, patio (or igloo!) options, plenty of space between tables, and a staff that masterfully balances the need to stay in business with a priority to prevent the spread. I've been here both before and during the pandemic. Tasty menu and drink specialties, which you can read about in the other reviews. My purpose here is to recognize Winchester's efforts to combat COVID. I've been in and out of several restaurants during the pandemic (sometimes for the one and only time), and variance abounds in observing safety regulations. It's not that these other places aren't doing it. But walking into The Winchester for dinner on Friday felt palpably different. For one, the bar counter itself wasn't jammed with stools (I wish people would police themselves, but they aren't; if you provide a stool, someone will use it). Tables were *actually* (versus placing plexiglas between adjacent booths) and *obviously* distanced. Even the outdoor seating was distanced and comfortably so. I never realized the relief it is not having to guess whether your table is in the danger zone. And of course, staff all wear masks, menus are contactless, and hand sanitizer was widely available. Nobody likes the pandemic. And we're all praying hard to get this thing behind us and to get the businesses roaring again. But to The Winchester and other GR hangouts that are doing it right: Bravo! And thank you. read more

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Omg. The French dip here is unreal I dream about it. The Caesar salad is also delicious & everyone loved their entrees but the French dip won! The service was just so-so, our waitress only came around a few times to take our order and then give us the check. We also ordered the whipped feta dip and it wasn't as we expected - much thicker of a consistency. All in all, would go back for that sandwich but maybe at lunch time or just when it's less busy! read more

The Winchester DELIVERED. The service, food and outside seating exceeded expectations. It was so nice to sit outside in a heated area on a rainy spring evening. The host and our waitress were super sweet. The drinks were refreshing and the food was extremely flavorful and cooked well. & the food came out in a timely manner. read more

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Yummy!! Went at noon on a Saturday and was seated right away! They had a contact tracing form to fill out and everything was properly social distanced. The entire menu sounded delicious that it made it hard to pick what to get. The weekend brunch menu has a "mimosa bar" for only $3 each (waiter serves it to you due to covid but they have 4 options for juice!) so that was the obvious drink choice. My friend opted for the "bloody mary bar". I decided on the Cuban sandwich and it was huge and so tasty. Super satisfied with my meal. My friend said the pulled pork hash was awesome. Definitely will be coming back here to try more from the menu. read more

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The Winchester has always been a solid, no-risk, go-to meet up spot. Their food and drink menus are diverse for varying palettes and service is always decent if not a great experience. I recently tried their Arancini shareable with a friend for happy hour and it was tasty! The soft pretzels were only okay in my opinion. read more

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Came in with a large group for lunch and got seated in a nice long booth/ table. The place is cute, super cozy and has a pub-feel. Food was really awesome - I got the chicken Caesar wrap. We also shared deviled eggs and the tomato feta dip. read more

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Food was really food and it was a really nice vibe!! Following this tho, the portion sizes are a joke. Ive worked in the food Industry for 7 years and the prices should be reduced about $2-3 across the board. $5 for tofu is hilarious read more

Stopped by The Winchester for Sunday brunch. It was crowded inside and out, with a sense of energy and excitement. Service was spotty, at best, but the food was fantastic. I got the Soba noodle salad and added fried tofu and my wife got the chicken tortilla wrap with a side salad. read more

We love Winchester but...... To go portions are CRAZY small - butter chicken was half the size of normal and lettuce cups were laughable. Food is usually good but hard to justify the $$$$$ for the portions. Better options at home for significantly less, noted. read more

I thought the cocktails were excellent, especially the earl gray mar tea ni. Unfortunately i cant say that for the food or ambiance. They had all the doors open and even though i sat inside, i was tormented by mosquitoes and had half a dozen bites by the time i left. The hot chicken sandwich was pretty average and I've had better ones at caseys convenience store that were sitting in the self-serve hot box. So a mixed bag. I'd go back for the cocktails. read more

let me start by saying... i have never ordered something from the winchester that i did not LOVE. the winchester was the first place i tried in grand rapids before i moved here and when i was looking for a house, i actually set my commute destination as the winchester so that i could find a house within walking distance... and i did :) It is so hard for me to order because i really do have so many favorites. to name a few: the naan club, the shrimp curry, the french dip, the cuban, the naan brekky club...wow. i recommend fries instead of chips and sitting in the covered patio during the winter. watching the snow fall in the dim lit, warm enclosure was something i didn't realize i'd like so much. the drinks are good too. not your basic watermelon mojito or moscow mule but more elevated. i had a cocktail with cardamom once and i liked it way more than i thought i would. last time we went, my boyfriend tried a mystery beer/seltzer special for $2 that they had. i thought it was a neat idea especially for those not picky or don't know what they want. needles to say, i'm planning my next dinner and it will be the new muscles special. read more

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We Arrived at 3:00, Just as happy hour started. We aren't familiar with HH here and our server told us it was HH, but didn't say that what consisted of (it's special prices on beer, house wines and well drinks). Thought it might include some $ off food, but it didn't. Great outdoor dining space in addition to the spacious feeling indoor seating. Food and cocktails that we had were delightful. Our server, the afternoon bartender was charming. (BTW-Ladies rest room has been refurbished beautifully in this obviously vintage space) we'd love to return to sample more from this eclectic menu! read more

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We ordered a plethora of dishes here and the service was fast and attentive! This is one of the better brunch places I've been to with a DIY mimosa bar. read more

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Best French dip ever. I'm still thinking about it. It made my hospital trips less painful while visiting my mom. The kale Caesar was tasty too! read more

The food is good and never takes too long. The servers are super friendly, like genuinely. Also they have good Shirley temples (++the bathroom is literally gorgeous) read more

Pretty good burger. The fries felt like they may have been fresh cut, good. Recommend read more

The Winchester - Classic Burger - Gastropubs Near Me - Grand Rapids, Michigan

Matthew's service was EXCELLENT. He was attentive and was patient with our large Friendsgiving party. Will definitely be back

Well butter my biscuit and call me Mr. Triscuit. My wife and I tried it and thoroughly enjoyed ourselves! A good selection of drinks and the food was fantastic! It isn't a massive menu but boy are the items on it good. The outdoor area is just delightful and they even have the Barking Lot food truck area for furry friends :D. Will definitely be a returning customer to Sir Winchester. 8.9/10 :) read more

SLAYYYY DAYYYY. BEST FOODDDDDD. SERVICE WAS AMAZEBALLS:)))))))))))) GET THE FRIESSSSSS PLEASEEEE. FRIES WERE WELL SALTED. Lovely spot on Wealthy Street. I had a fantastic burger with goat cheese. The chips that came with it were well-salted and delicious. The Respect You Elderflower cocktail was perfect for a summer day. We sat on the patio and had great service. read more

The Winchester was able to come up with an extremely creative idea with how to host guests during the COVID-19 shut down by putting up....IGLOOS! They are available by reservation with a $10 fee to reserve. They are so much fun and they do an amazing job of making sure it is clean and sanitary. They hold 6 people maximum and you order "take out" on your phone to the igloo you are located in and they will set the food outside the igloo for you to bring in yourself for contactless service! They also have very limited availability so book AHEAD online... well in advance! The igloos are "heated" but I would still bundle up because the heater only got to 54 degrees while we were in there. Also... to top it off.. they gave us a mini Bluetooth speaker to use during our meal. I ordered the grilled chicken Caesar wrap with the house chips and my husband order the Cuban sandwich with fries. The wrap was okay. I loved that they added cucumbers to the wrap, but the spice they added was too much for me. I would recommend the Cuban sandwich over the wrap. My husband let me have a couple bites and I wish I had more! Overall, this was such a fun experience, especially in the midst of Covid, they make you feel safe when eating there! read more

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My girlfriends and I get together every other week or so, and decided on The Winchester this week. They've set up cute plastic igloos outside that can be reserved, so we were excited for the experience. Upon arrival, the igloo was cutely lit with lights! It was pretty chilly inside. It was 36 degrees and breezy outside, and while there was a heater in the igloo, it did very little. The whole ordering process is contactless, which means you scan a QR code, and place your order on your phone. It's pay as you go. We ordered a bottle of wine to begin, and it came out right away. The servers will not open the igloo, and instead leave your drinks/food on a tray outside the igloo, and you have to bring it inside yourself. A little inconvenient, but I'm not sure of a better way to serve. After a few sips of wine (we tried the Masciarelli Montepulciano, which we enjoyed!), we began placing our food order on our phones. It's a pretty straightforward process, but I wish there was a section to leave additional notes. My friend has Celiac's, and wanted her sandwich as is, but without the bread. I wanted to substitute the dressing on my salad for another kind. Neither were options we could select, and there wasn't a place to mention this. Fortunately, we were able to talk to our server, and she made the notes after we placed out order. Our food came out quickly, and was again left on a tray outside the igloo. We were a little bummed to see everything packaged in to-go containers. The amount of waste from all of the packaging is disheartening, but it also makes a dine-in dinner feel cheaper. The presentation of our plates was lackluster thanks to the boxes. It seems they could still bring your food in bowls/plates. All of our meals were very good! I ordered the WARM GRAIN SALAD and a cup of the CURRY CARROT BISQUE. Both were delicious, although I'm glad I didn't order a bowl of the bisque because it was very rich. My friends ordered the CUBAN SANDWICH and the RAMEN BOWL. We all finished our meals, so safe to say, we enjoyed them! We're grateful they are trying to stay open, and happy to support our local businesses. The only downside to our experience was the fact that we had to wear our coats and hats the entire meal. I've dined in several other igloos that are very toasty, so I know it can be done! I think this needs to be improved, if they hope to maintain igloo dining through the winter. - The bottom of the igloo needs to be sealed better so heat isn't escaping. - Investing in a better heater would be worth their while. It was set on 90 degrees with the high heat setting, and it never warmed past 53 degrees. Also, some music outdoors would really help with the ambiance! We will be going back, but next time we plan to sit on their outdoor patio equipped with industrial heaters. read more

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The Winnie has always been a fav spot of ours, even pre covid. We are thrilled they have taken some major steps to stay open through covid closings creating new options for outdoor seating. They have a heated patio as well as those hard to come by domes for reserving ahead of time. We were able to make reservations a few weeks ago before the word was out - I think it might be slightly more difficult to find availability now that people know - and good for them for staying busy! If you can snag a spot, go. It's such a nice break from the limited usual options right now. You're supporting local AND getting amazing food/drink! read more

The Winchester - Outside domes in their parking lots. - Gastropubs Near Me - Grand Rapids, Michigan

Cold cheese curds on the pork chile poutine.... Interesting ..... food is trying but just doesn't click.

Everybody had an okay mean, we've had better to be honest at Winchester... but you can't always be a 10/10 - goes to show how high the standard typically is. Came in the day after new year so we weren't feeling too great may have played a role. read more

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I hadn't been here in quite a while (pre-covid) amd this Sunday was a beautiful day to check it out again. They have an excellent amount of outdoor seating, which is where we sat, but there's also a large sliding door that opens up what I assume is a lot of fresh air for inside. We loved the goat cheese appetizer (got two of them, in fact!) and I enjoyed my French dip sandwich. Our waiter, Nick, was very friendly and went above and beyond on a couple things we asked about. Good food options, good drinks, nice outdoor seating: make this a place to try - or go to again - this fall! read more

The Winchester - Goat cheese appetizer, yum! - Gastropubs Near Me - Grand Rapids, Michigan

I've always been a fan of the Winchester and the goods they serve up. This spot has been slanging that good stuff for some time now and I really have had no issues with what they do. I've been for lunch and dinner and haven't experienced anything to make me want to stop enjoying this place. On this particular visit, we came for lunch and reveled in the five-dollar Bloody Mary bar and a couple select items from off the menu. One item that stood out from all the rest was what I ordered, the fish and chips. Winchester chefs take a whole sea bass and flash fry it to perfection. Yes, the head and all. It comes on a metal tray with yucca fries and Latin slaw. Also gets an accompaniment of chipotle caper aioli for the fries and a tasty lime cilantro dip for the fish. This fish dish can compete with the best of fish fries anywhere. I was floored and must come back to eat this again! All around Winchester is always a solid go to spot for food! Between the service and the location, it will always remain second to none in my book. read more

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Always a good experience! Their menu keeps up with culinary trends & addition of the outdoor dining provides a nice option. read more

We were in town and had Winchester on the list. Amazing Burger, one of the best I've eaten. Cuban was a nicely done. Brussels and the fries perfect. Burger was a 10 Cuban an 8. Definitely coming back. Carmen was our server and she was also perfect. Pleasant and checked on us with an eye. Well done. read more

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Started with the nachos (not in any way authentic as they contain corn, beets, radishes and pickled onions but still quite tasty. The chicken parmesean and french dip sandwiches were also quite good. Everything is very fresh and clearly made in-house. The cocktails and beer were okay but not as good as the food. This is a cute, trendy bar with some good food. read more

Went for Brunch on Fathers Day and sat outside. I loved the space out there and the vibe. Food was great, my Sister got the eggs Benedict and said it was amazing. I split the naan club with my Dad and we both enjoyed that too. Will definitely be back. read more

Came here on a beautiful Sunday afternoon for some brunch. Upon entering, we were greeted by the host stand and seated immediately. The interior of The Winchester is dimly lit but has a great ambiance to it. Our host brought us to the outdoor seating portion of the restaurant (pictured below). My boyfriend order the ginger pear margarita and said it was good but tasted like a standard margarita. We waited for a fair amount of time before our food arrived but it was worth it because it came out hot and tasty. I ordered the Eggs Benedict with a side of potatoes. I've never had an eggs benedict but I was pleasantly surprised and enjoyed it a lot. The potatoes were hot and crispy. My boyfriend order the short rib hash and enjoyed it. I did take a bite of it and the short rib definitely stood out as it had a lot of flavor. His hash bowl came with a side of potatoes as well. We also ordered the fried donut balls which came with grapes and cantaloupe. The donuts had a nice fried crunch but were slightly dry on the inside so it was nice to dip it in the sauces provided on the side. Overall The Winchester was a great place for brunch and the outdoor seating was nice but I'm one to prefer indoor seating. I would most definitely recommend eating here. It's a great place for casual drinks or date night. read more

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Friendly staff, cool outdoor seating. We got an olive burger and the naan handheld. They were good, but we probably wouldn't order them again. The atmosphere was awesome and clean. read more

Lovely spot on Wealthy Street. I had a fantastic burger with goat cheese. The chips that came with it were well-salted and delicious. The Respect You Elderflower cocktail was perfect for a summer day. We sat on the patio and had great service. read more

Had the BEST nachos of my life here! Bartender was super friendly. Had delicious cocktails. Would recommend. read more

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One of my new favorite places to grab a drink! The vibes were super cool and very trendy with an awesome outdoor patio area. The servers were super friendly and helpful and really added to the experience!! The drinks were probably the most refreshing drinks I've had in Grand Rapids so IF YOURE LOOKING FOR A LIGHT REFRESHING COCKTAIL THEN GO HERE!! We only had the Mediterranean/Greek platter so I can't speak to the full food menu but the one appetizer we had was very very very delicious! Once again, one of the better places for a cocktail in GR!! read more

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Good experience.. nice little spot ! Chicken & donuts were so yummy! We also tried the hefeweizen on tap...such a great beer! read more

The Winchester - Chicken & Donuts! - Gastropubs Near Me - Grand Rapids, Michigan

I love The Winchester. The food is great and the staff is super friendly, helpful, provide excellent service. Do NOT forget to plan a visit for their weekend Brunch!!! Extremely delightful Mimosas (2 SIZES) and delicious dishes! 100% guaranteed smile and happiness! read more

A must-stop whenever I'm in town. Absolutely delicious burger full of flavor. The fries are always have a great crisp to them. Small but diverse draught beer selection with something for everyone. Incredibly friendly staff. Great place to stop in for lunch or during a zombie apocalypse to grab a pint and wait for the whole thing blow over. read more

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