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XO Asian Cuisine is one of best of GR.

1. XO Asian Cuisine

58 Monroe Center St NW (at Ionia), Grand Rapids, MI
Thai Restaurant · Heartside-Downtown Grand Rapids · 90 tips and reviews
Madcap Coffee is one of best of GR.

2. Madcap Coffee

8.7
98 Monroe Center St NW (at Ottawa Ave NW), Grand Rapids, MI
Coffee Shop · Heartside-Downtown Grand Rapids · 112 tips and reviews
HopCat is one of best of GR.

3. HopCat

9.0
25 Ionia Ave SW (at Weston), Grand Rapids, MI
Beer Bar · Heartside-Downtown Grand Rapids · 255 tips and reviews
Stella's Lounge is one of best of GR.

4. Stella's Lounge

8.6
53 Commerce Ave SW (btw Oakes & Weston), Grand Rapids, MI
Bar · Heartside-Downtown Grand Rapids · 163 tips and reviews
Electric Cheetah is one of best of GR.

5. Electric Cheetah

8.6
1015 Wealthy St SE (at Diamond Ave.), Grand Rapids, MI
American Restaurant · East Hills · 109 tips and reviews
Terra is one of best of GR.

6. Terra

8.9
1429 Lake Dr SE (Genesee), Grand Rapids, MI
New American Restaurant · Eastown · 55 tips and reviews

7. BIGGBY COFFEE

7.3
6082 Kalamazoo Ave SE (in Bloomfield Plaza), Kentwood, MI
Coffee Shop · 18 tips and reviews

Matt S.Matt S.: Ask for a pomegranate raspberry freeze. Tell them you would like 3 pumps of each flavor. It's delicious!

Paris Cafe is one of best of GR.

8. Paris Cafe

7.6
2950 28th St SE, Grand Rapids, MI
Café · 10 tips and reviews
Schuil Coffee is one of best of GR.

9. Schuil Coffee

8.3
3679 29th St SE (29th Street & Lake Eastbrook Blvd), Grand Rapids, MI
Coffee Shop · 23 tips and reviews
Jonny B'z Dogs & More is one of best of GR.

10. Jonny B'z Dogs & More

638 Wealthy St SE (btw James Ave & Henry Ave), Grand Rapids, MI
Hot Dog Joint · East Hills · 59 tips and reviews
The Pyramid Scheme is one of best of GR.

11. The Pyramid Scheme

8.6
68 Commerce Ave SW (at Oakes), Grand Rapids, MI
Music Venue · Heartside-Downtown Grand Rapids · 62 tips and reviews
GR Wine, Beer & Food Fest is one of best of GR.

12. GR Wine, Beer & Food Fest

303 Monroe Ave NW (Michigan Ave & Lyon St), Grand Rapids, MI
Gastropub · 3 tips and reviews

13. GR Wine, Beer & Food Fest

303 Monroe Ave NW (Michigan Ave & Lyon St), Grand Rapids, MI
Gastropub · 3 tips and reviews

Dianna S.Dianna Stampfler: This year's festival (Nov 8-10) features 1200+ beers, wines & spirits, dozens of restaurants, free workshops/seminars, a marketplace and so much more! www.GRWineFestival.com

Two Beards Deli is one of best of GR.

14. Two Beards Deli

9.1
38 Commerce Ave SW (at Weston St), Grand Rapids, MI
Sandwich Spot · Heartside-Downtown Grand Rapids · 60 tips and reviews
Urban Exchange is one of best of GR.

15. Urban Exchange

926 Fulton St E, Grand Rapids, MI
Boutique · East Hills · 4 tips and reviews
Marie Catrib's is one of best of GR.

16. Marie Catrib's

1001 Lake Dr SE (at Diamond Ave.), Grand Rapids, MI
Deli · East Hills · 105 tips and reviews
Bagger Dave's Legendary Burger Tavern is one of best of GR.

17. Bagger Dave's Legendary Burger Tavern

7.4
2817 Kraft Ave SE (at 28th St.), Grand Rapids, MI
Burger Joint · 46 tips and reviews

18. Bagger Dave's Legendary Burger Tavern

7.4
2817 Kraft Ave SE (at 28th St.), Grand Rapids, MI
Burger Joint · 46 tips and reviews

Jonathan J.Jonathan Jesse: Gluten free menu including gluten free beer

19. Bar Louie - Woodland Mall

3191 28th St SE, Grand Rapids, MI
Gastropub · 64 tips and reviews

Kelly P.Kelly Peterson: Get the $1 burgers on tuesdays!

Bar Louie - Woodland Mall is one of best of GR.

20. Bar Louie - Woodland Mall

3191 28th St SE, Grand Rapids, MI
Gastropub · 64 tips and reviews

21. Stella's Lounge

8.6
53 Commerce Ave SW (btw Oakes & Weston), Grand Rapids, MI
Bar · Heartside-Downtown Grand Rapids · 163 tips and reviews

Katie D.Katie Dangerface: $8 Homemade Sangria pitchers during happy hour, and great VEGAN food (with non vegan options, of course!)

22. Stella's Lounge

8.6
53 Commerce Ave SW (btw Oakes & Weston), Grand Rapids, MI
Bar · Heartside-Downtown Grand Rapids · 163 tips and reviews

Amanda K.Amanda Kaley: Bar food that's vegan? Yes please! Definitely try one of their loaded vegan burgers on $3 Thursday night!

23. Bobarino's

6.0
20 Monroe Ave NW (in The B.O.B.), Grand Rapids, MI
American Restaurant · Heartside-Downtown Grand Rapids · 21 tips and reviews

Shane P.Shane Philipsen: Try the $1.99 happy hour on the skyy deck

The Winchester is one of best of GR.

24. The Winchester

8.6
648 Wealthy St SE (btw Henry & James), Grand Rapids, MI
Pub · 126 tips and reviews
Firehouse Subs is one of best of GR.

25. Firehouse Subs

2090 Celebration Dr NE Ste 124 (East Beltline), Grand Rapids, MI
Sandwich Spot · Northeast Grand Rapids · 25 tips and reviews
Hideout Brewing Company is one of best of GR.

26. Hideout Brewing Company

3113 Plaza Dr NE, Grand Rapids, MI
Brewery · 41 tips and reviews
The Pump House Frozen Yogurt Bar is one of best of GR.

27. The Pump House Frozen Yogurt Bar

8.6
2090 Celebration Dr NE Ste 120 (Knapp's Corner at the entry of Celebration Cinema), Grand Rapids, MI
Frozen Yogurt Shop · Northeast Grand Rapids · 13 tips and reviews
Uncle Cheetah's Soup Shop is one of best of GR.

28. Uncle Cheetah's Soup Shop

8.7
1133 Wealthy St SE (at Fuller), Grand Rapids, MI
Soup Spot · East Hills · 57 tips and reviews
P.F. Chang's China Bistro is one of best of GR.

29. P.F. Chang's China Bistro

7.8
2064 E Beltline Ave NE (at Knapp St), Grand Rapids, MI
Chinese Restaurant · Northeast Grand Rapids · 50 tips and reviews

30. Rafav's Rolling Taco Wagon

Grand Rapids, MI
Food Truck · 2 tips and reviews

31. TGI Fridays

3345 28th Street SE, Kentwood, MI
American Restaurant · 48 tips and reviews

Whitney F.Whitney Ferwerda: order the peach, pina colada margarita frozen with sugar on the rim

McFadden's Restaurant-Saloon is one of best of GR.

32. McFadden's Restaurant-Saloon

58 Ionia Ave SW (btw Weston & Oakes), Grand Rapids, MI
Bar · Heartside-Downtown Grand Rapids · 28 tips and reviews
Sip Organic Juice Bar is one of best of GR.

33. Sip Organic Juice Bar

423 Norwood Ave SE, Grand Rapids, MI
Juice Bar · Eastown · 3 tips and reviews

34. Mojo's Dueling Piano Bar

6.8
180 Monroe Ave NW (at Pearl St. NW), Grand Rapids, MI
Piano Bar · Heartside-Downtown Grand Rapids · 34 tips and reviews

Brandon B.Brandon Beck: Great atmosphere and music. Amazing drink specials on Wednesday night plus no cover with a college ID

Red Robin is one of best of GR.

35. Red Robin

7.9
3195 28th St SE, Kentwood, MI
Burger Joint · 40 tips and reviews
Martha's Vineyard is one of best of GR.

36. Martha's Vineyard

9.3
200 Union Ave NE (at Lyon), Grand Rapids, MI
Gourmet Store · Midtown · 48 tips and reviews

37. Louis Benton Fine Dining Steak House

77 Monroe Center St NW, Grand Rapids, MI
Steakhouse · Heartside-Downtown Grand Rapids · 22 tips and reviews

Kati T.Kati Tap: $6 burgers on Wednesdays, non nom

38. The Bull's Head Tavern

6.5
188 Monroe Ave NW (btw Lyon & Pearl), Grand Rapids, MI
Bar · Heartside-Downtown Grand Rapids · 33 tips and reviews

Kelsey K.Kelsey Kohlenberger: Always delicious! If the downstairs is too noisy for your taste, the upstairs seating is very quiet and secluded. Great servers and decent prices. I recommend the gouda chicken pasta!

The Bull's Head Tavern is one of best of GR.

39. The Bull's Head Tavern

6.5
188 Monroe Ave NW (btw Lyon & Pearl), Grand Rapids, MI
Bar · Heartside-Downtown Grand Rapids · 33 tips and reviews

Leanne B.Leanne Brill: Awesome place. There is the part below where its louder and upstairs where its quiet and romantic. Their food and menu is awesome. Deserts are killer. Stuff u don't get anywhere else.

Mulligan's Pub is one of best of GR.

40. Mulligan's Pub

7.0
1518 Wealthy St SE (at Lake Dr.), Grand Rapids, MI
Pub · Eastown · 43 tips and reviews
Ken's Fruit Market is one of best of GR.

41. Ken's Fruit Market

8.6
2420 Alger (at Eastern), Grand Rapids, MI
Grocery Store · Alger Heights · 23 tips and reviews
The Funky Buddha Yoga Hothouse is one of best of GR.

42. The Funky Buddha Yoga Hothouse

9.2
1331 Lake Drive SE (Lake & Carleton), Grand Rapids, MI
Yoga Studio · Eastown · 12 tips and reviews
Seva Yoga is one of best of GR.

43. Seva Yoga

7.4
2213 Wealthy St SE #220, East Grand Rapids, MI
Yoga Studio · 4 tips and reviews
Beltline Bar is one of best of GR.

44. Beltline Bar

6.9
16 28th St SE (at Division Ave), Grand Rapids, MI
Mexican Restaurant · 58 tips and reviews
Joey's Tavern is one of best of GR.

45. Joey's Tavern

7.4
1125 Fulton St W (btw Garfield & Marion), Grand Rapids, MI
Karaoke Bar · 24 tips and reviews
Grand Woods Lounge is one of best of GR.

46. Grand Woods Lounge

7.0
77 Cesar E Chavez Ave SW (at Oakes), Grand Rapids, MI
Lounge · Heartside-Downtown Grand Rapids · 58 tips and reviews
Harmony Brewing Company is one of best of GR.

47. Harmony Brewing Company

8.9
1551 Lake Dr SE, Grand Rapids, MI
Brewery · Eastown · 87 tips and reviews
SpeakEZ Lounge is one of best of GR.

48. SpeakEZ Lounge

8.4
600 Monroe Ave NW, Grand Rapids, MI
Speakeasy · 65 tips and reviews
Grove is one of best of GR.

49. Grove

8.4
919 Cherry St SE, Grand Rapids, MI
Restaurant · East Hills · 39 tips and reviews
Tavern on the Square is one of best of GR.

50. Tavern on the Square

5.3
100 Ionia Ave SW (at Oakes St. SW), Grand Rapids, MI
Gastropub · Heartside-Downtown Grand Rapids · 52 tips and reviews
Gravity Taphouse Grille is one of best of GR.

51. Gravity Taphouse Grille

7.7
3210 Deposit Dr NE (East Beltline), Grand Rapids, MI
Bistro · 27 tips and reviews
Anna's House is one of best of GR.

52. Anna's House

8.5
2409 E Beltline Ave SE (Lake Eastbrook), Grand Rapids, MI
Breakfast Spot · 33 tips and reviews
Maru Sushi & Grill is one of best of GR.

53. Maru Sushi & Grill

9.1
927 Cherry St SE, Grand Rapids, MI
Sushi Restaurant · East Hills · 81 tips and reviews
Gipper's Restaurant & Bar is one of best of GR.

54. Gipper's Restaurant & Bar

6.6
2929 Kraft Ave SE (at 28th St.), Grand Rapids, MI
Karaoke Bar · 30 tips and reviews
Lyon Street Cafe is one of best of GR.

55. Lyon Street Cafe

8.1
617 Lyon St NE, Grand Rapids, MI
Café · Midtown · 16 tips and reviews