Everyone seemed to enjoy! Smashburger, fish tacos, crab cake, and apple Brie grilled cheese were…read moreall a hit.

The environment is very hip and cool. Loved that the kitchen stays open late. The menu is simple…read moreand my burger was amazing. The staff were not very friendly or concerned with getting food orders in. I order a drink and it wasn't made correctly- I didn't complain but just part of the noticing about service. As a table of one I think there are clear signs diners give when ready to order- menu down, sitting silently, making eye contact with server. Yet, I was walked by more than 10 times. Finally, I had to ask to please order and she seemed inconvenienced by this request. Got a burger and subbed fries for Brussels. Holy sweet mother those Brussels were amazing. ( This may also be the third review in which I am talking sprouts...) These Brusselsprouts came with a pepper chili sauce- it was freaking amazing!!! The waitress told me these are going off the menu and I have strong feelings they should stay! The kitchen was fantastic! I want to rate higher. Kitchen 5- service 1.

One of the few places open on Christmas Day. I ordered the Hibachi Chicken for $13. Food tastes…read morepretty good. Staff is friendly. They have some indoor seating but they do lots of takeout.

Good customer service. Very sweet. Big giant wings not too overpowering on the seasonings. Good…read morefried rice. And generous with the portion. Everyone who left bad reviews gotta check them out again they hit good.

I have frequented this spot a handful of times since my first review, most recently with my friend…read moreMelissa to try some of their featured mortadella sandwiches. We arrived right at 5 pm on a Friday and the place was almost full already! We were surprised but happy for them, and glad to get a nice cozy two-top in a back corner. We were greeted by our awesome server and ordered some food -- two different mortadella sandwiches and an order of fried pickles to start. Neither of us ordered drinks, but I saw some fun-looking cocktails coming over to nearby tables. The fried pickles came out first and they were perfection. I don't usually get this appetizer because I don't like fried pickle spears, but these were thin chips. The ratio of the fried pickle chip vs. spear is way better. And these came with the best runny ranch. It was a huge portion to split between the two of us, so we had lots left over. Our sandwiches came out shortly after and looked amazing. They were super stacked with tons of meat! I really liked the addition of the grainy mustard which helped cut through the fattiness of the meat. My friend liked hers - it had pistachio butter and ricotta (similar to a delicious sandwich I ate at a wine bar in Detroit). Portions are large and it's a cozy, neighborhood spot. They have rotating food features and are always helping out their community with free meals and other philanthropic ventures. Check them out!

After hearing so many good things from friends, we decided to come experience Two Guys Brewing for…read moreourselves! We were unfortunately disappointed by the service and pricing. We were seated quickly, the interior was nicely decorated with Mardi Gras beads. It took a while for our server to come to greet us and eventually bring our drinks. I enjoyed the variety of drink offerings! I was torn between a few items and asked the servers recommendation. I ended up choosing a Korean chicken bowl. The flavors were okay but for almost $20 felt a bit lackluster. Our friends told us the burgers are a must try so maybe in the future that would be what I try instead. Our server seldom came to our table, we had to flag her down to order more drinks and even then she forgot and we had to remind her we placed another drink order. The restaurant was not very busy and we could see her chatting with a table that seemed like employees or family members of employees as people were coming in and out of the kitchen to sit at the table. We had a table of four (two couples) and the server would not split our bill which was fine but a bit inconveniencing. I appreciate local, family owned businesses but felt that our experience was a bit off on this night. I love the mission of Two Guys and their community engagement so I will likely try them again, it could've just been a rough night.

This is a cool place to drop into especially if you're in town looking to kill some time at a chill…read morebar that has excellent beer options (via a wall of coolers where you can pick out what you want and then enjoy at your seat...seltzers, IPA, porters, whatever you fancy, the selection is vast from the four coolers). I also saw some pretty impressive bourbon options (Weller and maybe a Willett, too). The staff was friendly and if you come with a group or a date there's plenty of games to choose from. If I lived nearby this would be a cool spot to frequent with friends.

Five stars, awesome! This place is so cool!…read moreThis is a board game cafe with good vibes, a full bar, and a yummy food menu. Located downtown across from the downtown market, there is lots of street parking and there's also a paid parking lot a block away. If you come on the weekend be sure to make a reservation for a table because this place is bopping and is busy! Hundreds of game options and the staff can help with learning most games. They also host DnD nights and other events. I love it here!

Charley's Pub & Grill has a Monster Burger that will feed 2 people. Excellent prices and really…read moregood customer service. We go here several times a year when we are on the east coast. They have a fireplace and a friendly full-service bar with just about anything you can name. Warm cozy setting with a homey feel. You always feel welcome. Walk around and check out the pool room. They have a couple of good players at any given time that will give you a good game. This is a must try.

Been reading all the bad reviews. It's a shame people had to experience different scenarios. I'm…read morewriting to say this has the best bar food by far. We never had a bad experience there. I love their wraps. I hope I never have to write a bad review for Charley's.

This place is an awesome, eclectic, and personable spot with incredible food as well as service…read more The BIzzy Grizzys or whatever they called them were one of my favorite appetizers ever, and I don't typically like things like that. At first I was hesitant because of the price, and it being biscuits, but they made me eat those words and more. It was like a large biscuit muffin top with jalapeño, cheese and honey glaze (I think) and it came with a white cheddar cheese sauce to dip it in that was outrageously delicious. For a guy who hates cheddar biscuits, I've got to say I'm blown away. My wife ordered the steak with fingerling potatoes and carrots. It was on the pricier side, but yet again well worth it. The steak was cooked perfectly, and the veggies were pretty good too. They had live music playing as well tonight. It was a jazzy kind of vibe and it didn't over power anyone talking or anything. The guy had some serious skill too. To top it off, we had some pretty killer service from everyone there. From the hostess taking our names, random servers walking around, and our fantastic server (I forget her name but she was blonde and worked upstairs and had a a really great attitude. The expo or food runner dropping our food off anticipated us possibly needing an extra plate and brought one without asking which was super awesome and ended up coming in handy ( I knew my wife wouldn't finish that steak alone) and she brought it without asking and was ready with a smile to get more. I used to be a GM (I hate when people use this saying but...) truly I know how hard it is to find good workers and the folks running it here seem to have it down. I come from a place where you have to drive 100 mi or more for average service. So seeing exceptional service is really almost too good to be true. I'd definitely stop in for a bite. It's worth every penny. We'll be back for dessert, they have seasonal crème brûlées!

I dined at TOG today for a business lunch and, unfortunately, my experience was very disappointing…read more At the end of our meal, I asked for a to-go box because I had barely touched my food. My guest and I spent most of our lunch talking, and I left with nearly an entire meal. About 20 minutes after leaving, I realized I had forgotten my box and immediately called the restaurant to see if it was still there. The young lady who answered the phone asked where I had been seated. I explained that I was at the very first table at the front of the restaurant. Within seconds, she told me there was nothing there. Her tone made it clear that assisting me was not a priority. Given that the hostess stand is located at the back of the restaurant and I was seated at the front, I do not believe there was enough time for her to actually check before dismissing my concern. After I sent an email regarding the situation, the hostess responded that she had walked through the restaurant looking for the box. Based on the timing of our phone conversation, I find that difficult to believe. In her response, she also stated that she checked with the servers after our call had ended, which suggests that no real effort was made while I was on the phone. What is most disappointing is that I am a regular customer. Today, I paid $56.00 for lunch for myself and my business guest. Between a server who was largely absent throughout the meal and the dismissive interaction when I called about my forgotten food, the level of service fell far below what I have come to expect. Everyone has an occasional bad day, but customer service is often defined by how issues are handled after something goes wrong. In this case, I felt dismissed rather than helped. Unfortunately, after today's experience, I do not plan to return.

Delicious all around- the Black Napkin is a frequent craving in my household…read more The Big Malcolm is our go to burger (I get the vegetarian version and my partner gets a regular one). Highly recommend the salt n red wine vinegar fries and trying out their various dipping sauce. We have tested all of their house made sodas and the golden cola is our favorite. The line can get long so if you have flexibility I would recommend trying to go at a less popular time if the wait is important to you. Friendly, down to earth service. Cute spot in a smaller space so you will likely end up eating to go.

Y'all, when people say this is the best burger and fries in Grand Rapids, they are telling the…read moreabsolute TRUTH. Ive been to Black Napkin several times and there has never been a miss. My go-to order is a double le college dropout with just salted fries and a side of either the special sauce or the herb de Provence mayo. I also often get whatever burger is on special that week, but sometimes they have too many spicy elements and I can't hang when it comes to spicy. I've also had all of the other seasoned fries and they were delicious, but nothing can compare to the plain just salted for me. They have fun craft sodas as well and I usually try new citrus based ones when they have them. Oh and the popsicles!! Also so top notch and really add the cherry on top for an otherwise stellar meal. They are good quality and can survive the ride home in the car. The staff will keep them in the freezer if you aren't eating it them right away and give them to you when your meal is finished. I haven't had many of their chicken sandwiches because I am just so obsessed with their burgers, but I've never heard anything but good things. Pro-tips: - plan to take it to go. You can technically eat at some of the 4 small tables they have inside but I wouldn't recommend it per say. Often people use the tables to wait for their food. There are usually markers and cut things on some of the tables, but overall it's a tight space and I usually only try to stay inside (even when waiting for my food) is when there has been really cold temps or heavy rain. - go before 5p if you can and you will likely miss the long line. I usually only wait about 20 minutes when I go because I avoid super peak dinner times. - skip a single. The burgers are smashed and thin and crispy on the edges. Singles are rookies mistake imo. - always get a side of sauce. They are all delicious and worth the additional cost. - if you are stuck between 2 burgers, get them both and split with someone! - In my experience the burgers also keep well in the fridge so cover it back up in the wrapping and enjoy the rest the next day! - 1 regular fry is likely enough to share between 2-3 people, especially if you also have burgers or chicken sandwiches! - TAKE A RISK ON THE SPECIAL! There are been some weekly burger specials that I've thought were really odd or unique or maybe something I've never heard of, but it's ALWAYS been worth it when I've taken the jump. The folks at Black Napkin doing what the heck they are doing over there!!! The staff are always kind and often recognize a familiar face when you've gone enough times haha. Good people making good food! It has been my number one recommendation in GR since they opened.

The food is great ! Service is very good…read more... Dining room and Bar have a very comfortable cozy feeling. Plus a fireplace in Dining room. 22 Pool tables. Seven Brand new 9 Ft Diamonds. Five Valley's. 10 7 Ft Diamonds. Last week new Felt on Tables. Everyone knows everyone...Kind of like Cheers !

Anazeh Sands Billiards along with Charlies Pub and Grill make the perfect spot to get out and play…read morepool with friends, have some drinks or if you feel lucky enough to join a league and watch carefully the better players how they stand, stroke the stick, follow through with their shots, you will find a big improvement in your game. They have a separate room for the restaurant and even have a fireplace. Standalone bar with full-service liquor. The food is good, and they have a regular lunch crowd along with leagues playing more often than not. I have always been happy with the customer service. Stop in during lunch and meet the owner. Her name is Sandy and its always a pleasure seeing her.