Grand Rapids Guidebook
Food scene
Downstairs! Guest get 10% OFF! :)
616-980-0705
Festive watering hole dishing out bar-food standards & traditional Irish cuisine in casual environs.
7 locals recommend
Flanagan's Irish Pub
139 Pearl St NWDownstairs! Guest get 10% OFF! :)
616-980-0705
Festive watering hole dishing out bar-food standards & traditional Irish cuisine in casual environs.
Around the corner!
180 Monroe Ave NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503
616-591-3949
Compact cafe mixing classic Korean & Japanese fare including BBQ, noodles, sushi & bento boxes.
ATO SUSHI Korean & Japanese Cuisine
180 Monroe Avenue NorthwestAround the corner!
180 Monroe Ave NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503
616-591-3949
Compact cafe mixing classic Korean & Japanese fare including BBQ, noodles, sushi & bento boxes.
Just down the street
151 Ottawa Ave NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503
616-776-1616
Big breakfasts, Southwest fare, a margarita bar & other cocktails in a quiet atmosphere
16 locals recommend
Sundance Grill & Bar ~ Downtown
151 Ottawa Ave NWJust down the street
151 Ottawa Ave NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503
616-776-1616
Big breakfasts, Southwest fare, a margarita bar & other cocktails in a quiet atmosphere
4 minute walk!
95 Monroe Center St NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503
616-419-4168
Items for vegans & vegetarians. A classic cafe with counter seating for unique fare, clever cocktails & house-made fountain drinks.
16 locals recommend
Little Bird
95 Monroe Center St NW4 minute walk!
95 Monroe Center St NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503
616-419-4168
Items for vegans & vegetarians. A classic cafe with counter seating for unique fare, clever cocktails & house-made fountain drinks.
7 Minute walk (0.3 miles)
38 Fulton St W, Grand Rapids, MI 49503
616-774-8272
Breezy tapas spot for Mediterranean & Spanish flavors with an upbeat ambiance, plus cooking classes. Vegan dishes available
65 locals recommend
San Chez A Tapas Bistro
38 Fulton St W7 Minute walk (0.3 miles)
38 Fulton St W, Grand Rapids, MI 49503
616-774-8272
Breezy tapas spot for Mediterranean & Spanish flavors with an upbeat ambiance, plus cooking classes. Vegan dishes available
Across the street!
616-551-1449
Health-minded, counter-serve chain offering tossed-to-order salads plus soups, burritos & more.
Freshii
146 Monroe Center St NWAcross the street!
616-551-1449
Health-minded, counter-serve chain offering tossed-to-order salads plus soups, burritos & more.
Only 0.5 miles away, 8-10 minute walk
131 Ionia Ave SW 8th Floor, Grand Rapids, MI 49503
616-456-6200
The perfect spot for a romantic dinner with views. Creative food, beautiful atmosphere and attentive service.
Knoop Rooftop Beer Garden
131 Ionia Ave SWOnly 0.5 miles away, 8-10 minute walk
131 Ionia Ave SW 8th Floor, Grand Rapids, MI 49503
616-456-6200
The perfect spot for a romantic dinner with views. Creative food, beautiful atmosphere and attentive service.
Only 0.5 miles away, 8-10 minute walk
35 Oakes St SW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503
616-551-1713
Rooftop lounge offering a full bar and dinner. Seating is first-come, first-serve, though one table can be reserved daily on Open Table for special occasions. Please note hours are always subject to weather including cold, rain and especially wind!"
Haute at New Hotel Mertens (rooftop lounge)
35 Oakes St SWOnly 0.5 miles away, 8-10 minute walk
35 Oakes St SW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503
616-551-1713
Rooftop lounge offering a full bar and dinner. Seating is first-come, first-serve, though one table can be reserved daily on Open Table for special occasions. Please note hours are always subject to weather including cold, rain and especially wind!"
Beijing Kitchen
342 State Street SoutheastDelivery via Grubhu: 342 State St SE | 616-458-8383
Angel's Thai Cafe
136 Monroe Center St NW136 Monroe Center St NW | 616-454-9801
Soho Sushi
58 Monroe Center St NW58 Monroe Center StNW | 616-235-6969
Pho 616
435 Ionia Ave SW435 Ionia Ave SW #116 | 616-724-4480
Pind Indian Cuisine
241 Fulton Street WestPind Indian Cuisine | 616-805-4767
Uccello's Ristorante - Downtown Grand Rapids
122 Monroe Center Street Northwest122 Monroe Center St NW | 616-773-1687
The highest restaurant in the city, located at the top of the Amway Grand. It is recommended that you get a reservation online.
11 locals recommend
MDRD
187 Monroe Avenue NorthwestThe highest restaurant in the city, located at the top of the Amway Grand. It is recommended that you get a reservation online.
Sightseeing
The 200-seat Listening Room at Studio Park provides an intimate setting complete with in-seat drink service for an exceptional live music experience. The venue features a top of the line sound system and semi-circle seating allowing a more engaging evening for the artist and concertgoers alike.
Spend a Day at Belmont Park
Listening Room
123 Ionia Avenue SouthwestThe 200-seat Listening Room at Studio Park provides an intimate setting complete with in-seat drink service for an exceptional live music experience. The venue features a top of the line sound system and semi-circle seating allowing a more engaging evening for the artist and concertgoers alike.
Spend a Day at Belmont Park
The Blue Bridge stretches across the Grand River with access points next to GVSU's Eberhard Center and the Grand Rapids River walk near Plaza Towers. The bridge was originally constructed in 1892 as a railroad bridge, but now has been converted into a pedestrian walk. The Blue Bridge is iconic to the city and is the one of the longest truss bridges in Michigan.
Blue Bridge
Blue BridgeThe Blue Bridge stretches across the Grand River with access points next to GVSU's Eberhard Center and the Grand Rapids River walk near Plaza Towers. The bridge was originally constructed in 1892 as a railroad bridge, but now has been converted into a pedestrian walk. The Blue Bridge is iconic to the city and is the one of the longest truss bridges in Michigan.
Erected in 1867, this 125-ft. Brown-truss wooden bridge spans the Thornapple River and is open to foot and bicycle traffic. It connects the village of Ada with a public park on the other side.
Ada Covered Bridge
7490 Thornapple River Dr SEErected in 1867, this 125-ft. Brown-truss wooden bridge spans the Thornapple River and is open to foot and bicycle traffic. It connects the village of Ada with a public park on the other side.
Opened in 1871, this 100-ft. Brown-truss wooden bridge still accommodates vehicular traffic across the Flat River just north of Lowell. It is adjacent to a forested county park crisscrossed with hiking trails.
Fallasburg Covered Bridge
13944 Covered Bridge Rd NEOpened in 1871, this 100-ft. Brown-truss wooden bridge still accommodates vehicular traffic across the Flat River just north of Lowell. It is adjacent to a forested county park crisscrossed with hiking trails.
This 100-year old family orchard is a favorite fall destination for purchasing or picking 30+ variety of apples, enjoying cider and homemade baked goods, and engaging with nature via hayrides, a corn maze, petting zoo and mountain bike trail.
31 locals recommend
Robinette's Apple Haus & Winery
3142 4 Mile Rd NEThis 100-year old family orchard is a favorite fall destination for purchasing or picking 30+ variety of apples, enjoying cider and homemade baked goods, and engaging with nature via hayrides, a corn maze, petting zoo and mountain bike trail.
Hike scenic trails through 100+ acres of forest, wetlands and a native plant garden for a display of fall finery. Bring binoculars for birdwatching!
Ecosystem Preserve Study Center
Lake Drive SoutheastHike scenic trails through 100+ acres of forest, wetlands and a native plant garden for a display of fall finery. Bring binoculars for birdwatching!
Explore a scenic mix of wetlands, sandy woods, and rolling forest hills and valleys alongside a picturesque 80-acre lake. A 900-ft boardwalk crosses a portion of the lake.
11 locals recommend
Pickerel Lake Park - Fred Meijer Nature Preserve
6001 Ramsdell Dr NEExplore a scenic mix of wetlands, sandy woods, and rolling forest hills and valleys alongside a picturesque 80-acre lake. A 900-ft boardwalk crosses a portion of the lake.
An extensive trail network through old-growth forest and a naturalized golf course are ideal for admiring fall’s color palette.
19 locals recommend
Blandford Nature Center
1715 Hillburn Ave NWAn extensive trail network through old-growth forest and a naturalized golf course are ideal for admiring fall’s color palette.
1.8 Miles away: John Ball Zoo has been delighting Grand Rapids residents and visitors since 1891, when a small menagerie of animals – known as the “Ball 40” – began to be assembled on land donated by namesake John Ball, one of the city’s founding fathers. The zoo has expanded by (antelope) leaps and (tiger) bounds since then, but it still occupies its original location on the city’s historic West Side. It is one of Michigan’s most visited cultural attractions.
91 locals recommend
John Ball Zoo
1300 Fulton St W1.8 Miles away: John Ball Zoo has been delighting Grand Rapids residents and visitors since 1891, when a small menagerie of animals – known as the “Ball 40” – began to be assembled on land donated by namesake John Ball, one of the city’s founding fathers. The zoo has expanded by (antelope) leaps and (tiger) bounds since then, but it still occupies its original location on the city’s historic West Side. It is one of Michigan’s most visited cultural attractions.
0.4 Miles away: The Grand Rapids Children's Museum celebrates childhood and the joy of learning by providing hands-on exhibits that inspire leaning and encourage self-directed exploration.
163 locals recommend
Grand Rapids Children's Museum
11 Sheldon Ave NE0.4 Miles away: The Grand Rapids Children's Museum celebrates childhood and the joy of learning by providing hands-on exhibits that inspire leaning and encourage self-directed exploration.
0.3 Miles away: This museum offers world-class exhibits on history, nature, cultural heritage and more. Ride a 1928 carousel, catch a show in the planetarium or eat in the cafe overlooking the Grand River. General Admission charged.
91 locals recommend
Grand Rapids Public Museum
272 Pearl St NW0.3 Miles away: This museum offers world-class exhibits on history, nature, cultural heritage and more. Ride a 1928 carousel, catch a show in the planetarium or eat in the cafe overlooking the Grand River. General Admission charged.