Patio dining in Grand Rapids, MI spans counter-service hot dogs, Spanish small plates, Southern comfort food and gastropub menus. Among these spots, BJ’s Restaurant & Brewhouse and Butcher’s Union share the highest Google rating at 4.7, with 6,540 and 3,322 reviews respectively. BJ’s pairs outdoor seating with familiar pub fare and house brews at 3445 28th St SE; Butcher’s Union at 438 Bridge St NW serves a meat-heavy, globally influenced menu with more than 100 whiskeys.
On Wealthy Street, the choice is distinctly different: Yesterdog offers classic hot dogs, counter service and cash-only payment at Suite 1507, 1505 Wealthy St SE, while Donkey Taqueria occupies a former service station at 665 Wealthy St SE and has an extensive tequila menu. Both have outdoor seating, but Yesterdog’s Friday and Saturday business hours extend to 2 a.m., compared with Donkey’s 10 p.m. closing.
For an earlier meal, Tupelo Honey Southern Kitchen & Bar opens at 8 a.m. daily, while San Chez A Tapas Bistro opens at 9 a.m. Friday through Sunday. Practical differences matter, too: HopCat allows dogs outside and offers vegan options; Gravity Taphouse Grille and Kitchen 67 combine outdoor seating with free lot and street parking. Reservations are recommended for brunch and dinner at both San Chez and Butcher’s Union.
4.7(6,540)· Google4.7 out of 5 from 6540 reviews (Google rating)
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Open now · closes 11:00 PM
BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse at 3445 28th St SE in Grand Rapids, MI is a family-friendly chain restaurant and nightlife spot pairing familiar pub fare with an extensive list of house brews. The drinks selection also includes cocktails, wine and liquor, with happy-hour food and drinks available. Food is served at the bar as well as through table service. The atmosphere is casual, and the restaurant is noted for fast service and suitability for watching sports.
The setting accommodates groups, welcomes children and is also listed as suitable for solo dining. Reservations are accepted, and guests can choose dine-in service, outdoor seating, takeout or delivery. Free parking is available in a lot and on the street. Wheelchair-accessible features include the entrance, parking, seating and restroom; Wi-Fi is also available. Its Google rating is 4.7 out of 5 from 6,540 reviews.
4.5(3,504)· Google4.5 out of 5 from 3504 reviews (Google rating)
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Open now · closes 11:00 PM
HopCat at 25 Ionia Ave SW, Suite 100, in Grand Rapids, MI is described as a woodwork-filled brew pub with an extensive beer list, creative pub fare and brunch items. The casual, cozy setting includes a fireplace, an onsite bar and outdoor seating. Alongside beer, the drink offerings include cocktails, wine and coffee. The menu covers comfort food, small plates, vegetarian and vegan options, with lunch, dinner, dessert and late-night food available. Happy-hour food and drinks are also offered.
The business welcomes families and groups, with a children’s menu, high chairs and changing tables. It accepts reservations and has a private dining room, plus dine-in, takeout and delivery options. Dogs are allowed outside. Wheelchair-accessible features include the entrance, seating, restroom and parking. Onsite parking is listed, along with paid lot and street parking. HopCat has a Google rating of 4.5 from 3,504 reviews.
4.7(3,322)· Google4.7 out of 5 from 3322 reviews (Google rating)
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Closed · opens 4:00 PM
Butcher's Union is a modern gastropub and nightlife spot at 438 Bridge St NW in Grand Rapids, MI. Its meat-heavy menu draws on global influences, while the drinks selection includes more than 100 whiskeys, draft beer, cocktails and wine. Brunch, lunch and dinner are served, with comfort food, small plates, desserts and late-night food among the offerings. Happy-hour food and drinks are also available. The atmosphere combines casual and cozy elements with a hip, upscale feel.
Popular with students and tourists, Butcher's Union accommodates groups and solo diners. Reservations are accepted and recommended for brunch and dinner, and there is usually a wait. Guests can dine indoors or outdoors, or order takeout; delivery is not available. Children are welcome, with a children's menu, high chairs and changing tables provided. Wheelchair-accessible seating, parking and a restroom are available. Parking options include free and paid street parking and a paid lot.
4.3(2,391)· Google4.3 out of 5 from 2391 reviews (Google rating)
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Closed · opens 4:00 PM
Z's Bar & Restaurant is an American restaurant and nightlife spot at 168 Louis, Campau Promenade NW in Grand Rapids, MI. A long wooden bar and booths anchor the interior, while pool, karaoke, live music and sports viewing add to its evening offerings. The setting is casual, with lunch, dinner and late-night food available. Food options include comfort food, small plates and dessert; the bar serves beer, cocktails, wine and liquor, with happy-hour food and drinks also offered.
Z's is popular with students and tourists, accommodates groups and offers solo dining. It welcomes LGBTQ guests and is listed as a transgender safe space. Outdoor seating is available, and dogs are allowed outside. For accessibility, the restaurant has a wheelchair-accessible entrance, parking, seating and restroom. Guests can dine in with table service or use takeout, curbside pickup and delivery. Reservations are not accepted. On Google, Z's has a 4.3 rating from 2,391 reviews.
4.4(2,242)· Google4.4 out of 5 from 2242 reviews (Google rating)
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Open now · closes 11:00 PM
Big E’s Sports Grill Grand Rapids Beltline is a casual nightlife spot at 2325 E Beltline Ave SE in Grand Rapids, MI, with an on-site bar and a setting suited to watching sports. It serves lunch, dinner, dessert and late-night food, with comfort food and a salad bar among the offerings. Beer, cocktails, wine, liquor and coffee are available. The weekday lunch salad bar runs Monday through Friday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. for $12. Happy hour includes food and drinks, with hours Monday through Friday from 4 to 6 p.m. and Monday through Thursday from 9 to 11 p.m.
The restaurant accommodates groups and solo diners, accepts reservations and welcomes children, with high chairs and a children’s menu available. Outdoor seating allows dogs, while dine-in, takeout and delivery provide several service options. The entrance, parking, restroom and seating are wheelchair accessible. Free lot and street parking are listed, along with paid lot parking. Its Google rating is 4.4 from 2,242 reviews.
4.6(1,973)· Google4.6 out of 5 from 1973 reviews (Google rating)
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Closed · opens 4:00 PM
Mangiamo is listed as a pizzeria at 1033 Lake Dr SE in Grand Rapids, MI, while its description emphasizes contemporary international cuisine in an elegant setting. The atmosphere is described as cozy, quiet, historic and upscale, with a fireplace and outdoor seating among its features. Brunch, lunch and dinner are served, and the offerings include comfort food, small plates, vegan options and desserts. Drinks include beer, wine, cocktails, coffee and tea, with happy-hour food and drinks also available.
The restaurant accommodates groups and solo diners and has a private dining room. Reservations are accepted and recommended for dinner. Both dine-in and takeout are available, but delivery is not. Free parking is offered in a lot and on the street, and the entrance, seating, parking and restroom are wheelchair accessible. Dogs are welcome. Mangiamo has a Google rating of 4.6 from 1,973 reviews.
4.6(1,890)· Google4.6 out of 5 from 1890 reviews (Google rating)
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Open now · closes 9:00 PM
Ginza Sushi & Ramen Bar is an Asian-owned ramen shop at 1015 Michigan St NE in Grand Rapids, MI. Its stated approach to Asian cuisine emphasizes fresh ingredients and presentation. The offerings include comfort food, small plates, and healthy choices, with vegan and vegetarian options available. An on-site bar serves beer, wine, cocktails, and liquor, while tea is also a noted feature. The setting is described as casual, cozy, and quiet, and the business has a 4.6 Google rating from 1,890 reviews.
Lunch and dinner draw students, families, groups, and tourists, and the shop also accommodates solo diners. Reservations are accepted, with counter service, table service, takeout, and delivery available. Outdoor seating allows dogs. Families have access to high chairs and changing tables, and wheelchair-accessible features include the entrance, parking, restrooms, and seating. The business welcomes LGBTQ guests and identifies as a transgender safe space. Free street parking and both free and paid parking-lot options are listed.
4.4(1,690)· Google4.4 out of 5 from 1690 reviews (Google rating)
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Closed · opens 4:00 PM
New Holland Brewing’s Grand Rapids, MI brewpub, The Knickerbocker, is at 417 Bridge St NW. Its rustic, seasonal menu draws on local and regional agriculture, with nose-to-tail butchery, heirloom produce and scratch cooking over fire. The drinks selection includes craft beers brewed in house and cocktails made with the brewery’s artisan spirits, along with wine and coffee. Food offerings include comfort food, small plates, and vegan and vegetarian options.
The casual, cozy brewpub serves brunch, lunch and dinner, with late-night food and happy-hour drinks also available. Guests can dine indoors or use the outdoor seating, and takeout is offered; delivery is not. Reservations are accepted, and five reservable event spaces, a private dining room and off-site catering support group plans. Live music is among the listed features. Families have access to a children’s menu and high chairs, while wheelchair-accessible entrances, seating, parking and restrooms are available.
4.6(1,503)· Google4.6 out of 5 from 1503 reviews (Google rating)
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Open now · closes 12:00 AM
SpeakEZ Lounge is a speakeasy-inspired dive bar at 600 Monroe Ave NW in Grand Rapids, MI. Its food menu centers on New American fare, with comfort food, small plates, and vegetarian and vegan options among the offerings. The bar serves modern and old-time cocktails alongside beer and wine, with happy-hour food and drinks also available. Live music and sports viewing are part of the draw in a setting described as casual and cozy.
Dining options span breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner, and dessert, and the kitchen also offers late-night food. Guests can dine in with table service, order takeout, or use delivery. The lounge accepts reservations and accommodates groups as well as solo diners. It welcomes LGBTQ guests and identifies as a transgender safe space. Wheelchair-accessible features include the entrance, seating, and restroom. Parking options include a free lot and both free and paid street parking.
4.7(1,416)· Google4.7 out of 5 from 1416 reviews (Google rating)
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Closed today
Littlebird is a neighborhood bistro and cocktail bar at 95 Monroe Center St NW in Grand Rapids, MI. Its focus includes farm-to-table cuisine, natural wine and bespoke cocktails, with breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner service. Food options include comfort food, small plates, and vegan and vegetarian choices. The setting is described as both casual and upscale, with a cozy atmosphere. Beer, coffee, tea and dessert round out the offerings, alongside happy-hour food and drinks.
Table service, outdoor seating, takeout and delivery are available. Littlebird accepts reservations and recommends them for dinner. Families have access to a children’s menu and high chairs, while solo diners are also welcome. The business welcomes LGBTQ guests and identifies as a transgender safe space. Dogs are allowed outside. Accessibility features include a wheelchair-accessible entrance, seating, restroom and parking. Parking options include free and paid street parking and a paid lot. Littlebird has a Google rating of 4.7 from 1,416 reviews.
4.4(1,350)· Google4.4 out of 5 from 1350 reviews (Google rating)
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Open now · closes 3:00 PM
Social Misfits is a gluten-free spot at 43 Fulton St W in Grand Rapids, MI, with sweet and savory waffles at the center of its menu. Coffee and craft cocktails are part of the offerings, alongside beer, wine, and liquor from an on-site bar. The restaurant serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner, and dessert, with comfort food, small plates, late-night food, and vegan and vegetarian options also listed. Its Google rating is 4.4 stars from 1,350 reviews.
The setting is casual and cozy, with live music, outdoor seating, and table service. Social Misfits accepts reservations and offers takeout and catering, but not delivery. It accommodates solo diners and groups and is popular with students and tourists. Families have access to a children’s menu, high chairs, and changing tables. The entrance, restroom, and seating are wheelchair accessible. Parking options include free and paid street parking, plus paid garage and lot parking.
4.5(1,295)· Google4.5 out of 5 from 1295 reviews (Google rating)
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Closed · opens 4:00 PM
The Søvengård, at 1232 Bridge St NW in Grand Rapids, MI, gives seasonal produce a Scandinavian treatment. Dinner offerings include small plates, comfort food, and vegan, vegetarian, and organic options, with dessert also available. An on-site bar serves beer, wine, cocktails, and coffee, and the business offers happy-hour food and drinks as well as late-night food. The atmosphere is casual and cozy, with a fireplace, a terrace, outdoor seating, and live music among its listed features.
The Søvengård accepts reservations and offers table service, takeout, and a private dining room; delivery is not available. It welcomes families and groups, with a children’s menu and high chairs, and is also listed as suitable for solo dining. Dogs are allowed outside. The entrance, parking, restroom, and seating are wheelchair accessible. Parking options include free lot parking, free street parking, and paid lot parking. The business welcomes LGBTQ guests and is listed as a transgender safe space.
4.8(1,181)· Google4.8 out of 5 from 1181 reviews (Google rating)
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Closed today
Black Napkin is an American restaurant at 966 Fulton St E in Grand Rapids, MI, serving comfort food with vegan and vegetarian options. Lunch, dinner and dessert are available, with counter service and takeout rather than table service or delivery. The atmosphere is casual and hip, and the restaurant is popular with students and tourists. It is also listed as a spot for lunch, dinner and solo dining. Its Google rating is 4.8 from 1,181 reviews.
Expect a wait: Black Napkin usually has one and does not accept reservations. Free and paid parking options are listed for both lots and street spaces. Credit cards, debit cards and NFC mobile payments are accepted. Visitors should also note the listed access and amenity limitations: there is no wheelchair-accessible entrance or seating, and no restroom. These practical details are worth considering when planning a counter-service meal or takeout pickup.
4.6(1,145)· Google4.6 out of 5 from 1145 reviews (Google rating)
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Open now · closes 11:30 PM
Logan's Alley is a neighborhood pub and dive bar at 916 Michigan St NE in Grand Rapids, MI. Its beer selection includes more than 200 microbrews, alongside cocktails, liquor and wine. The kitchen serves New American fare, with food available at the bar and happy-hour offerings covering both food and drinks. The setting is described as mellow, casual and cozy, with bar games and sports viewing among its features.
The pub accommodates groups and solo diners, with table service, outdoor seating and takeout available. Reservations are not accepted. Listed parking options include free street parking, a free lot and a paid lot. The entrance, parking and restroom are wheelchair accessible, and payment options include credit cards, debit cards and NFC mobile payments. Logan's Alley has a Google rating of 4.6 out of 5 from 1,145 reviews.
4.2(1,081)· Google4.2 out of 5 from 1081 reviews (Google rating)
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Mertens Prime & Rooftop occupies a historic former lodging at 35 Oakes St SW, Suite 101, in Grand Rapids, MI. Described as a retro-chic brasserie, it serves French classics and old-school cocktails, with an on-site bar and rooftop seating. Outdoor seating is also available. Its drink offerings include beer, wine, liquor and coffee, alongside happy-hour food and drinks and late-night food.
Dining options span breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner, with dessert, table service and takeout available. The offerings include comfort food, organic options, and vegan and vegetarian choices. Reservations are accepted, and a private dining room and catering are available. Families have access to a children’s menu, high chairs and changing tables. The business welcomes LGBTQ guests and identifies as a transgender safe space. Wheelchair-accessible features include the entrance, restroom and seating; a unisex restroom is also available. Listed parking options include free and paid street parking, plus paid lots and garages.
4.6(1,074)· Google4.6 out of 5 from 1074 reviews (Google rating)
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Closed today
Roam by San Chez is a relaxed, all-day restaurant at 250 Monroe Ave NW in Grand Rapids, MI. Though listed as a burger joint, its description centers on global street eats, including kebabs, tacos and vegetables. The menu includes small plates and comfort food, along with vegan, vegetarian and organic options. Lunch, dinner and dessert are available, and the on-site bar serves beer, wine and cocktails, with happy-hour food and drinks among the offerings.
This women-owned business has a casual, cozy atmosphere and welcomes families, groups and solo diners. Outdoor seating, table service, takeout and delivery offer several ways to eat here. Reservations are accepted and recommended for dinner. Practical features include high chairs, Wi-Fi, a unisex restroom, and wheelchair-accessible entrances, seating, parking and restrooms. Free and paid street parking, plus paid lot parking, are listed. Roam by San Chez has a Google rating of 4.6 from 1,074 reviews.
4.3(1,040)· Google4.3 out of 5 from 1040 reviews (Google rating)
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Closed · opens 3:00 PM
Billy's Lounge is a music venue at 1437 Wealthy St SE in Grand Rapids, MI, combining mellow, candlelit tables with a lively dance floor. Live music and performances are part of the mix, along with karaoke nights and bar games. The atmosphere is casual and hip, and the venue is listed as suitable for groups. Its seating and dancing areas give it both a lounge setting and space for a more active night out.
The bar serves local beers, cocktails, wine and liquor, with happy-hour drinks also available. Food is offered for dine-in, and table service is available. Billy's Lounge does not accept reservations or offer delivery. Listed parking options include both free and paid street and lot parking, plus wheelchair-accessible parking. The entrance and restroom are also wheelchair accessible. Credit cards, debit cards and NFC mobile payments are accepted. On Google, the venue has a 4.3 rating from 1,040 reviews.
4.5(901)· Google4.5 out of 5 from 901 reviews (Google rating)
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Open now · closes 11:00 PM
Big E's Sports Grill at 710 Monroe Ave NW in Grand Rapids, MI combines sports viewing with arcade games, food and bar service. The atmosphere is casual, with seating for groups and options for solo dining. Beer, cocktails, wine and liquor are available, along with food served at the bar. Guests can choose table service or outdoor seating, and the business also offers takeout and delivery. It holds a Google rating of 4.5 from 901 reviews.
Weekday lunch options include a $12 salad bar Monday through Friday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., plus a $12 lunch menu. Happy hour includes food and drinks, with hours Monday through Friday from 4 to 6 p.m. and Monday through Thursday from 9 to 11 p.m. Parking at the Embassy Suites Parking Garage is free when guests let their server know. Reservations are accepted, and the entrance, parking, restroom and seating are wheelchair accessible.
4.2(900)· Google4.2 out of 5 from 900 reviews (Google rating)
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Closed · opens 12:00 PM
Fulton Street Pub & Grill at 801 Fulton St W in Grand Rapids, MI is an informal bar with a patio, craft beer, and classic pub food. Listed as a barbecue joint, it offers food at the bar as well as table service, with dine-in, takeout, and delivery options. The drinks selection includes beer, cocktails, wine, and liquor, and happy-hour offerings cover both food and drinks.
Entertainment includes karaoke nights, trivia, arcade and bar games, live music, and other live performances. It is also a place to watch sports, with a casual atmosphere suited to groups and solo dining. The business welcomes LGBTQ guests and accepts reservations. Wheelchair-accessible features include the entrance, parking, restroom, and seating. Free street parking and both free and paid parking-lot options are listed. On Google, Fulton Street Pub & Grill has a 4.2 rating from 900 reviews.
4.5(884)· Google4.5 out of 5 from 884 reviews (Google rating)
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Closed today
Vander Mill Grand Rapids, at 505 Ball Ave NE in Grand Rapids, MI, has its roots in a cider mill that opened in 2006 in a 5,000-square-foot building. The company began distributing cider in 750 ml glass bottles and draft kegs in 2008. Its hard cider varieties now reach stores, bars, and restaurants across nine states, including Michigan. Owner Paul Vander Heide has described a focus on cider innovation alongside making core products more accessible.
The location serves lunch, dinner, and dessert in a casual, cozy setting, with table service, an onsite bar, and outdoor seating where dogs are allowed. Food offerings include comfort food, small plates, and vegetarian options; beer, wine, coffee, and happy-hour drinks are also available. Families have access to a children’s menu and changing tables, while groups can reserve a table or use a private dining room. Live music is among the listed features. Takeout is available, but delivery is not. The entrance, parking, restroom, and seating are wheelchair accessible.
4.0(801)· Google4.0 out of 5 from 801 reviews (Google rating)
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Closed · opens 3:00 PM
The Tin Can is listed as an arcade at 206 Cesar E. Chavez Ave SW in Grand Rapids, MI, with bar games, trivia nights, dancing, and sports viewing among its offerings. The atmosphere is casual and hip, and the space is suitable for groups. Beer is a noted feature, alongside cocktails, liquor, and wine. Food is available at the bar, and happy-hour offerings include both food and drinks. Fast service is also listed among its highlights.
For a visit, The Tin Can offers seating indoors and outdoors, welcomes dogs, and has a wheelchair-accessible entrance and restroom. It serves dine-in customers but does not offer table service, takeout, or delivery, and reservations are not accepted. Both free and paid street parking are listed, and credit and debit cards are accepted. Its Google rating is 4 out of 5 from 801 reviews.
4.6(763)· Google4.6 out of 5 from 763 reviews (Google rating)
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Open now · closes 11:00 PM
Bestside is listed as an arcade at 1645 Leonard St NW in Grand Rapids, MI, with food and drink service spanning breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner, and dessert. Its offerings include comfort food, small plates, quick bites, and late-night food, along with happy-hour food and drinks. An on-site bar serves beer, wine, cocktails, and liquor; coffee is also available. The setting is described as casual and cozy, with sports viewing among its listed features.
Bestside welcomes children and provides a children’s menu and high chairs. It is suitable for groups and solo dining, and accepts reservations. Guests can choose table service, outdoor seating, takeout, or delivery. The entrance, parking, restroom, and seating are listed as wheelchair accessible. Parking options include free lot parking, free street parking, and paid lot parking. Wi-Fi is available, and credit cards, debit cards, and NFC mobile payments are accepted. Its Google rating is 4.6 from 763 reviews.
4.2(751)· Google4.2 out of 5 from 751 reviews (Google rating)
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Open now · closes 10:00 PM
BrickYard Tavern at 940 Monroe Ave NW in Grand Rapids, MI is listed as a bowling alley, with an on-site bar, table service and outdoor seating. Food offerings include burgers, specialty pizza, appetizers and comfort food, along with vegan and vegetarian options. The casual setting welcomes families and groups, with a children’s menu and high chairs available. It also accommodates solo dining and watching sports.
The weekly schedule includes happy hour from 2–6 pm Monday through Wednesday and all-day happy hour on Thursday. Listed specials include $5 off burgers on Monday, $4 off specialty pizza on Tuesday and $5 craft 20-ounce drafts from 11 am to close on Thursday. Live music runs Friday and Saturday from 6–9 pm, while weekend brunch is served Saturday and Sunday from 11 am–2 pm. Reservations are accepted, and takeout and delivery are available. The entrance, parking, restrooms and seating are listed as wheelchair accessible.
4.5(718)· Google4.5 out of 5 from 718 reviews (Google rating)
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Open now · closes 4:00 PM
That Early Bird is a contemporary café at 1445 Lake Dr SE in Grand Rapids, MI, with low-key decor and dishes described as having an international twist. Listed as a gluten-free spot, it also serves vegan and vegetarian options, comfort food, and healthy and organic offerings. Coffee and tea are noted highlights. The café serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner, and dessert, with breakfast and lunch among its popular uses.
The casual, cozy setting accommodates solo diners, people working on laptops, families, and groups. Wi-Fi and high chairs are available, and dogs are allowed in the outdoor seating area. Guests can dine in, order takeout, or use delivery; the café does not offer table service or accept reservations. Accessibility features include a wheelchair-accessible entrance, parking, seating, and restroom. Both free and paid street parking are listed. That Early Bird has a Google rating of 4.5 from 718 reviews.
4.7(708)· Google4.7 out of 5 from 708 reviews (Google rating)
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Open now · closes 3:00 PM
Field & Fire Cafe serves breakfast, brunch, and lunch at 820 Monroe Ave NW #100 in the North Monroe district of downtown Grand Rapids, MI. Its cooking focuses on local, organic ingredients and dishes made from scratch, alongside handmade breads, pastries, and coffee drinks. Naturally leavened, whole-grain products are part of its baking approach, and the cafe describes sustainable farming and slow food practices as guiding priorities. Vegan and vegetarian offerings are available, as are small plates, comfort food, and desserts.
The setting is casual and cozy, with seating for dine-in visits and takeout available. Wi-Fi and suitability for laptop work make it an option for working over coffee or a meal, while a children’s menu and high chairs accommodate families. Dogs are allowed outside. The entrance, parking, restroom, and seating are wheelchair accessible. Free and paid parking options include both lots and street spaces. The cafe does not accept reservations or offer table service.
4.3(684)· Google4.3 out of 5 from 684 reviews (Google rating)
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Open now · closes 2:00 AM
Steel Cat Bar at 640 Bridge St NW in Grand Rapids, MI pairs a casual, cozy setting with an ice-topped bar and frosted taps. Daily happy hour and a range of mule cocktails are part of its drinks offering, alongside beer, wine and liquor. Listed in the arcade category, the bar has bar games, as well as live music, live performances and dancing. It is also suitable for watching sports and visiting with a group.
Seating and table service are available for dine-in visits, and fast service is among the listed highlights. The entrance, parking and restroom are wheelchair accessible. Parking options include both free and paid lot and street parking, and the bar accepts credit and debit cards. It does not accept reservations or offer delivery. Steel Cat Bar has a Google rating of 4.3 from 684 reviews.
4.8(662)· Google4.8 out of 5 from 662 reviews (Google rating)
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Closed · opens 4:00 PM
Gin Gin's is a diner at 345 Summer Ave NW in Grand Rapids, MI, serving American classics that include steaks, seafood and handmade pasta. The menu also includes comfort food, small plates and vegetarian options, with dinner, dessert and late-night food available. The on-site bar serves handcrafted martinis, vintage cocktails, beer and wine, along with happy-hour drinks. The dining space features an open kitchen, leather booths, sapele wood paneling, moody furnishings and a fireplace, with additional seating in an outdoor courtyard.
Reservations are accepted and recommended for dinner, and a wait is usual. Gin Gin's accommodates groups and offers a children's menu, high chairs and changing tables. It welcomes LGBTQ guests and is listed as a transgender safe space. The entrance, parking, seating and restrooms are wheelchair accessible, and a unisex restroom is available. Guests can dine in or order takeout, but delivery is not offered. Nearby parking options include free and paid street parking and a paid lot.
4.6(654)· Google4.6 out of 5 from 654 reviews (Google rating)
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Closed today
Long Road Distillers is a distillery, eatery and cocktail bar at 537 Leonard St NW in Grand Rapids, MI. Its industrial-style setting pairs house spirits with New American food, and the drinks offerings extend to beer and wine. Cocktails are a listed highlight, alongside fast service and trivia nights. Food is available at the bar, with happy-hour food and drinks also offered. The atmosphere is described as casual and cozy, with hip and upscale elements.
The business accommodates groups and solo diners, welcomes children and LGBTQ guests, and is popular with tourists. There is indoor seating with table service, outdoor seating and a private dining room; reservations are accepted. Dine-in and takeout are available, but delivery is not. Free lot and street parking provide options for drivers, and the entrance, parking, restroom and seating are wheelchair accessible. Long Road Distillers has a Google rating of 4.6 from 654 reviews.
4.3(597)· Google4.3 out of 5 from 597 reviews (Google rating)
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Open now · closes 9:00 PM
Chicago Beef Joint is a casual steakhouse at 822 Ottawa Ave NW in Grand Rapids, MI. Its menu includes steaks, burgers, rice bowls, soup and salads, with lunch, dinner and dessert service. Comfort food, quick bites and late-night food are among its offerings. The restaurant has table service and outdoor seating, and dogs are allowed outside. It is popular for lunch and dinner, with options for solo diners as well as groups.
An onsite bar serves beer, wine, cocktails and liquor, with both food and drinks available during happy hour. Live music and sports viewing are part of the setting. Families have access to a children’s menu and high chairs, while wheelchair-accessible features include the entrance, parking, seating and restroom. Free lot and street parking are available, and reservations are accepted. For meals away from the restaurant, Chicago Beef Joint offers takeout, curbside pickup, delivery, no-contact delivery and catering.
4.5(588)· Google4.5 out of 5 from 588 reviews (Google rating)
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Closed · opens 4:00 PM
Meanwhile Bar, Inc. combines a bar setting with classic arcade games at 1005 Wealthy St SE in Grand Rapids, MI. Art-adorned red walls define the interior, while outdoor tables provide another seating option. The atmosphere is described as casual, cozy and hip, with a buzzing feel and space suited to groups. Arcade and bar games are part of the draw, alongside beer and cocktails noted among the business’s highlights.
The drinks selection includes beer, cocktails, liquor and wine, with happy-hour drinks also available. Food is served, and outside food is allowed. Dine-in seating and table service are offered, but reservations, delivery and takeout are not. Practical features include free parking in a lot and on the street, plus a wheelchair-accessible entrance, parking and restroom. Credit cards, debit cards and NFC mobile payments are accepted. Meanwhile has a 4.5 Google rating based on 588 reviews, and fast service is listed among its attributes.
4.3(566)· Google4.3 out of 5 from 566 reviews (Google rating)
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Open now · closes 9:00 PM
Wealthy Street Bakery is a bakery and cafe at 610 Wealthy St SE in Grand Rapids, MI. Its offerings span bread, pies and pastries, along with pizza and sandwiches, giving the menu both bakery staples and meal options. Coffee, beer and wine are also available, and the bakery serves breakfast. The setting is casual, with dine-in service as well as takeout, delivery and in-store pickup.
For visitors planning a quick stop or an on-site meal, the bakery lists Wi-Fi and a restroom among its amenities. It has a wheelchair-accessible entrance, parking and restroom, and identifies itself as LGBTQ-welcoming and a transgender safe space. Listed parking options include both free and paid lot and street parking. Credit cards, debit cards and NFC mobile payments are accepted. Its Google listing has a 4.3-star rating from 566 reviews.
4.4(532)· Google4.4 out of 5 from 532 reviews (Google rating)
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Open now · closes 10:00 PM
Rapid River Stillhouse is a distillery and multi-purpose venue at 401 Stocking Ave NW in Grand Rapids, MI. Visitors can sample its products, attend live shows, and eat southern-style cuisine in the restaurant. Rooftop seating, an outdoor dining area, and a fireplace are among the venue’s features. The atmosphere is casual, with live music and options for watching sports alongside food and drinks.
The restaurant serves brunch, lunch, dinner, and dessert, with comfort food, small plates, and late-night food among its offerings. The bar serves cocktails, beer, wine, and liquor, including happy-hour drinks; coffee is also available. Families and groups are welcome, with a children’s menu, high chairs, and changing tables provided. Reservations are accepted, and service options include dine-in, takeout, and delivery. The entrance, parking, restroom, and seating are wheelchair accessible. Parking options include free lot and street parking, onsite parking, and a paid garage.
