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J Gardellas Tavern

J Gardellas Tavern

Bar and American Restaurant$$$$
Heartside-Downtown Grand Rapids, Grand Rapids
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6.6/10
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    Gregg P.
    "If you like sweet tastes, get the lesbian kickboxer."(2 Tips)
    Sir S.
    "Wednesday night half off appetizers and drinks"(2 Tips)
    Kristin W.
    "Tried the veggie burger."(2 Tips)
    Eat Local West Michigan
    "Be sure to try their Art of the Cocktail entry!"(3 Tips)
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  • Patrick J.heart icon on user image
    Patrick JamarFebruary 2, 2016
    Gardellas is definitely one of my favorite bars within Grand Rapids. There is never a cover charge, it has 3 levels to it, and each level has a different bar/vibe! It's like 3 bars in one! 😄
  • Eric B.heart icon on user image
    Eric BloombergOctober 10, 2014
    Get your standard, easy to make drinks. Jack and coke etc... Don't try to be fancy with your cocktails the bartenders aren't trained well enough to make a simple manhattan.
  • Lori R.
    Lori RJune 24, 2012
    Watch the steps, know at least three people who have fallen and I am one of them. Check out the back steps...tool a chunk out of them. :-)
  • Stuartheart icon on user image
    StuartDecember 1, 2012
    Great vibe, awesome drinks, and good food. Also, NO COVER. This is my favorite bar in town.
  • Gregg P.
    Gregg PullanoOctober 5, 2013
    If you like sweet tastes, get the lesbian kickboxer. The other tip is 100% right...it's liquid candy
  • David C.
    David CookJanuary 23, 2012
    The very best pulled potk BBQ I have had in years! Wow! Tasty and a nice large portion!
  • Jeremiah C.heart icon on user image
    Jeremiah CosnerApril 1, 2016
    Always a good crowd here and excellent bartenders.
  • James L.
    James LanningJanuary 12, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    If you are hungry, try the Pulled Pork sandwich... You won't be disappointed.
  • Stacy J.
    Stacy JeanJuly 12, 2010
    During the week, its a chill place to have a few (very strong!) drinks. Plus, free peanuts, unlike SOME bars (ahem, Founders, I'm lookin at you)
  • Brian M.heart icon on user image
    Brian MMay 3, 2014
    Menu was sticky and had bits of food all over its, beers good thank Satan
  • Anton F.heart icon on user image
    Anton FlowersOctober 7, 2012
    Been here 25+ times
    Wednesday's starting at 5 are the best. Half off food and drink until 11.
  • Nick M.
    Nick MooreApril 19, 2013
    Try arm wrestling the homeless man out front - watch out for the hepatitis!!
  • Mike B.
    Mike BakerJanuary 13, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    Great service, especially when you're with someone who knows everyone!
  • Tom U.
    Tom UrichDecember 20, 2014
    Nice and Cozy. Great Staff.
  • Kayleigh T.
    Kayleigh TubbergenFebruary 15, 2010
    Been here 5+ times
    $1 Shots & $1 Tacos on Monday!1/2 off Drinks on Wednesday!Love Gardella's for good music and cheap drinks - no cover on the weekends!
  • James L.
    James LanningMay 29, 2012
    Been here 5+ times
    Order a Cool Kid from the bartender that looks like Inara from Firefly!
  • Cody A.
    Cody AndrewsFebruary 3, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    Great bar with grwat service and tenders
  • Anna B.
    Anna BennettNovember 12, 2011
    Been here 5+ times
    Order a one-legged lesbian kickboxer. Tastes like candy but will get you drunk soooo fast. My personal fave
  • Rob C.
    Rob ConnellyApril 16, 2012
    Try the white cheese sandwich it may change your life
  • Stephen L.
    Stephen LaneMarch 14, 2012
    Like your beer in a mason jar? This is your kind of place then.
  • Luke T.
    Luke ThayerMay 11, 2011
    Been here 100+ times
    Ask for Courtney. She is the baddest ass bitch around. And she is hot :-)
  • ali.
    ali.July 14, 2013
    $4 Summer Shandy special! Love this place!
  • Eat Local West Michigan
    Eat Local West MichiganSeptember 19, 2011
    Be sure to try their Art of the Cocktail entry!
  • Stuart B.
    Stuart BermanAugust 25, 2011
    Meat eaters will even love the garden burger no nasty vegan compromises
  • Q G.
    Q GroceSeptember 19, 2010
    Been here 10+ times
    Try the house specialty drink...the One Legged Lesbian Kick Boxer it's amazing!
  • Marissa T.
    Marissa TillmanDecember 1, 2012
    Been here 10+ times
    Amy is the best bartender!
  • Megan C.
    Megan CalkinsMarch 24, 2012
    Been here 5+ times
    Finish your drink before you go smoke!
  • Kyle M.
    Kyle MillerNovember 2, 2010
    Been here 10+ times
    good food build your own burgers, cheep drink awsome!
  • Garrett D.
    Garrett DeesJune 22, 2013
    Perfect place for sweaty dude on dude action.
  • Lynne G.
    Lynne GardinerSeptember 25, 2011
    Been here 25+ times
    Steph is the best bartender. Hands down!
  • Shannan D.
    Shannan DuShaneAugust 15, 2012
    Great atmosphere and food!
  • Abby W.
    Abby WillsFebruary 11, 2012
    Been here 5+ times
    Go less then a half block over to a better bar (Hopcat) for better drinks and less douche bag guys.
  • Dave D.
    Dave DubeAugust 18, 2012
    Been here 10+ times
    See Taylor for a shot of Swedish Fish
  • Kristin W.
    Kristin WeisJanuary 18, 2013
    Tried the veggie burger. It isn't black bean like they say and it tastes like a morning star patty. Skip it.
  • Sir S.
    Sir SigfridsDecember 23, 2011
    Been here 5+ times
    Wednesday night half off appetizers and drinks
  • Jenny
    JennyOctober 6, 2012
    Back table. Best drunkenness.
  • Alex L.heart icon on user image
    Alex LeeFebruary 4, 2015
    Been here 10+ times
    Crowded AF. But still fun.
  • Rachel H.
    Rachel HeavilinNovember 24, 2011
    Been here 5+ times
    Belligerent overdressed girls & blood on the floor? You must be in the basement!
  • Emily G.
    Emily GieszAugust 29, 2012
    Been here 50+ times
    Tay is the man !
  • Alexas 💜 C.heart icon on user image
    Alexas 💜 ClemensSeptember 29, 2012
    Been here 25+ times
    Watch out for Emily lexie and becca
  • Madi
    MadiOctober 30, 2011
    Great food and service (:
  • Heather E.
    Heather E.November 3, 2011
    Saturdays r better then fridays!
  • John B.
    John BaileyFebruary 16, 2011
    Been here 100+ times
    Fall asleep in a bar stool and get dicks drawn on you.
  • Jana L.
    Jana LewisAugust 27, 2010
    Wednesday night half off drinks yeah!
  • Mark B.
    Mark BreymeyerMarch 15, 2012
    Worst bar and service in GR hands down... But hey its half off on wednesdays
  • Peter S.
    Peter StrobridgeJanuary 15, 2011
    The upstairs bar kinda smells like an airport bathroom
  • Holli G.
    Holli GrzeszakMarch 17, 2012
    Been here 5+ times
    Green Beer Bitches!!
  • Megan M.
    Megan MoriartyJuly 22, 2012
    Been here 10+ times
    I will never go back here.
  • paul s.
    paul shieldsAugust 7, 2011
    Been here 5+ times
    This place about to blow.
  • Charlese S.
    Charlese SmithApril 21, 2012
    Service sucks.just sayin.
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