We have 14 verified restaurants with outdoor seating in Grand Rapids, MI, ranked using Google ratings, review volume and how complete each listing is. Their average Google rating is 4.5 across 14,009 reviews. Gin Gin's, Littlebird and Logan's Alley rank highest right now.
4.8(657)· Google4.8 out of 5 from 657 reviews (Google rating)
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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.
4.7(1,399)· Google4.7 out of 5 from 1399 reviews (Google rating)
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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.
4.6(1,143)· Google4.6 out of 5 from 1143 reviews (Google rating)
Bar · $$
Logan's Alley is a neighborhood pub and dive bar at 916 Michigan St NE in Grand Rapids, MI. Its beer selection includes more than 200 microbrews, alongside cocktails, liquor and wine. The kitchen serves New American fare, with food available at the bar and happy-hour offerings covering both food and drinks. The setting is described as mellow, casual and cozy, with bar games and sports viewing among its features.
The pub accommodates groups and solo diners, with table service, outdoor seating and takeout available. Reservations are not accepted. Listed parking options include free street parking, a free lot and a paid lot. The entrance, parking and restroom are wheelchair accessible, and payment options include credit cards, debit cards and NFC mobile payments. Logan's Alley has a Google rating of 4.6 out of 5 from 1,145 reviews.
4.6(1,330)· Google4.6 out of 5 from 1330 reviews (Google rating)
Coffee shop · $$
Madcap Coffee Company is a minimalist, modern cafe at 98 Monroe Center St NW in Grand Rapids, MI. Specialty coffee is central to its offerings, with experienced baristas creating latte art. Tea, beer, organic options, and dessert are also available. The atmosphere is described as casual, cozy, and hip, and the cafe is popular with students and tourists. It has a Google rating of 4.6 from 1,330 reviews.
The cafe offers indoor and outdoor seating, dine-in service, and takeout, but not delivery or table service. It is listed as suitable for solo visits and working on a laptop. Wheelchair-accessible features include the entrance, parking, restroom, and seating. Paid garage, lot, and street parking are available, and customers can pay with credit cards, debit cards, or NFC mobile payments. Reservations are not accepted.
4.6(1,074)· Google4.6 out of 5 from 1074 reviews (Google rating)
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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.
4.6(763)· Google4.6 out of 5 from 763 reviews (Google rating)
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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.
4.5(883)· Google4.5 out of 5 from 883 reviews (Google rating)
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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.
4.5(901)· Google4.5 out of 5 from 901 reviews (Google rating)
Sports bar · $$
Big E's Sports Grill is a casual sports bar at 710 Monroe Ave NW in Grand Rapids, MI, with sports viewing, arcade games, and food served at the bar. The drinks selection includes beer, cocktails, wine, and liquor. It accommodates groups and solo diners, accepts reservations, and offers table service and outdoor seating. Takeout and delivery are also available.
Weekday lunch options include a $12 salad bar, available Monday through Friday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., and a separate $12 lunch menu. Happy hour runs Monday through Friday from 4 to 6 p.m., with another window Monday through Thursday from 9 to 11 p.m.; both food and drink specials are offered. Parking in the Embassy Suites Parking Garage is free when guests let their server know. The entrance, parking, restroom, and seating are wheelchair accessible, and Wi-Fi is available.
4.5(719)· Google4.5 out of 5 from 719 reviews (Google rating)
Pizza · $
Herb & Fire - Celebration is an Italian restaurant focused on customized, wood-oven pizza at 2121 Celebration Dr NE #250 in Grand Rapids, MI. Pizzas start with hand-made dough and scratch-made sauce, with cheese and fresh ingredients added as customers watch the team prepare their orders. The restaurant has counter service rather than table service, a casual atmosphere, and fast service. It serves lunch and dinner, with options for a quick bite or solo dining.
Vegetarian and vegan offerings are available, along with dessert, beer, cocktails, and other alcoholic drinks. The restaurant also serves happy-hour food and drinks and late-night food. Families have access to a children’s menu and high chairs, and the space accommodates groups. Outdoor seating allows dogs, while takeout, curbside pickup, delivery, and catering provide alternatives to dining in. Free parking is available in a lot and on the street, and the entrance, parking, seating, and restroom are wheelchair accessible. Reservations are not accepted.
4.3(594)· Google4.3 out of 5 from 594 reviews (Google rating)
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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.
4.3(805)· Google4.3 out of 5 from 805 reviews (Google rating)
Coffee shop · $$
Starbucks Coffee Company at 2757 E Beltline Ave SE in Grand Rapids, MI serves handcrafted coffee, espresso and tea, along with breakfast, lunch, pastries and desserts. Although listed in the donut shop category, its description centers on coffeehouse drinks and prepared food. Breakfast is a popular use, and the location is also listed as suitable for solo dining and working on a laptop. The atmosphere is described as casual, cozy and quiet, with Wi-Fi, seating and a restroom available.
Customers can dine in, use the drive-through, order takeout or choose delivery, including no-contact delivery. Outdoor seating is available, and dogs are allowed outside. The business welcomes children and LGBTQ customers and is popular with students and tourists. Wheelchair-accessible features include the entrance, parking, restroom and seating. Parking options include free lot and street parking as well as a paid lot. There is no table service, and reservations are not accepted. Its Google rating is 4.3 out of 5 from 806 reviews.
4.2(2,477)· Google4.2 out of 5 from 2477 reviews (Google rating)
Pizza restaurant · $$
Peppino's Downtown is a sports bar at 130 Ionia Ave SW in Grand Rapids, MI, and part of a local pizzeria chain serving specialty pies and other Italian fare. The setting is casual, with table service, an onsite bar, and outdoor seating. Sports watching, fast service, beer, and cocktails are among its listed highlights. The food and drink offerings also include small plates, comfort food, late-night food, and happy-hour food and drinks.
Open for lunch and dinner, Peppino's Downtown accommodates groups and solo diners and is popular with students and tourists. Families have access to a children's menu and high chairs, while dogs are allowed outside. Reservations are accepted, and takeout, delivery, and catering are available. The entrance, seating, restroom, and parking include wheelchair-accessible options. Listed parking choices include free and paid street and lot parking, plus a paid garage. Its Google rating is 4.2 out of 5 from 2,477 reviews.
4.1(771)· Google4.1 out of 5 from 771 reviews (Google rating)
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BrickYard Tavern is a sports bar at 940 Monroe Ave NW in Grand Rapids, MI, with a casual setting, outdoor seating, and options for watching sports. The menu includes comfort food, small plates, burgers, and specialty pizza, along with vegan and vegetarian options. Beer, wine, cocktails, and coffee are available, and the tavern serves late-night food. Families are welcome, with a children’s menu and high chairs provided.
The weekly schedule includes happy hour from 2 to 6 p.m. Monday through Wednesday and all-day happy hour on Thursday. Listed specials include $5 off burgers on Monday, $4 off specialty pizzas on Tuesday, and $5 craft 20-ounce drafts from 11 a.m. to close on Thursday. Live music runs Friday and Saturday from 6 to 9 p.m., while weekend brunch is served Saturday and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The tavern accepts reservations and offers dine-in service, takeout, and delivery. Its entrance, parking, restroom, and seating are wheelchair accessible.
4.1(493)· Google4.1 out of 5 from 493 reviews (Google rating)
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CoreLife Eatery is a fast-casual, counter-service restaurant at 2461 Burton St SE in Grand Rapids, MI. Listed as a gluten-free spot, it serves salads, broth bowls, rice and quinoa bowls, wraps, and smoothies. Its stated ingredient approach centers on whole foods made without artificial flavors, colors, or preservatives. Vegan, vegetarian, and organic offerings are also available. Lunch and dinner are served, with dine-in, takeout, and delivery options.
The setting is casual and quiet, with indoor seating, outdoor seating, and Wi-Fi. Dogs are allowed outside. Families have access to a children’s menu and high chairs, while the entrance, parking, restroom, and seating are wheelchair accessible. The restaurant is popular with students and accommodates groups and solo diners. Catering is available for offices, meetings, events, and other gatherings, with customizable options. CoreLife Eatery has a Google rating of 4.1 from 492 reviews.
How many restaurants with outdoor seating are there in Grand Rapids, MI?
Our directory lists 14 verified restaurants with outdoor seating in Grand Rapids, MI. The current top three are Gin Gin's, Littlebird and Logan's Alley.
Which of these has the highest Google rating?
Gin Gin's holds the highest Google rating in this list at 4.8 from 657 Google reviews.
How many stay open past 11pm?
5 of the 14 places on this page list hours running past 11pm on at least one day of the week.
Do they offer takeout or delivery?
14 list takeout and 10 list delivery, according to the information published on their Google listings.
How expensive are they?
Google price levels are published for 14 of them: 2 at $, 12 at $$.
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