“Great ice cream and one of our favorite spots to meet mom/grandma and have some ice cream. Lots of variety and generous portions.Just want to give a shout out to whoever was working Sunday (9/10/23) around 4ish. She was by herself and all of a sudden there was a big rush. She handled it with grace, a smile, did not get flustered, and was super apologetic about the wait. I was thrilled to see her get help as we finished our ice cream as it was a steady line of 7 or 8 people for the hour or so we were there.”
“We stopped by this new-to-us spot for an early dinner & had a great experience. Delicious food (can recommend their salmon with risotto and a burger with fries), good drinks, great service, & gorgeous outdoor views. We will definitely be back.”
“I love this pizza. It tastes like accual pizza is supposed to taste like. It's a little pricey, but most of the time, I'm willing to pay a little more for good pizza.”
“The calamari was perfect, the mussels were average, the crab cakes were good but all finely shredded no lump crab, some what disappointed with that. Salmon was perfect, tartar sauce just ok,( we like a more tart sauce with fresh dill, capers, and pickles) as was the green beans and rice. Great Caesar salad and dinner rolls. Samantha our waitress was spectacular. We would definitely go back again.”
“Very fresh and well seasoned tons of options. Really enjoyed everything. we will definitely be back to try more of the options and work through the menu. Way better then any of the other options in Allendale. keep up the good work! p.s my 11 month old could not get enough of the yellow rice, he even tried the Lamb and was practically begging for more! two thumbs up!”
“Small spot, but full of character. Food was on point. Staff was friendly and cool. For as busy as it was we didnt wait long. No complaints. Would come back. Would recommend.”
“Fantastic Mediterranean meals. This place came highly recommended to me, so I had to try some of their dishes. I ordered the chicken shawarma & the falafel plus a gyro for my son. ALL fantastic.”
“Good service and excellent customer communications. Server kept us informed on the status of our dinner as they were very busy. The food was very good and had great presentation.”
“Wow. The food, the atmosphere, and the staff (Robert and Ado in particular) are all outstanding. Robert greeted us as if we were already family, Ado made stellar recommendations, you really can’t get this garlic sauce and bread anywhere else, and the entrées hit the spot. The portion sizes were so generous that we have a full meal ready for lunch tomorrow. We will be back. Thank you for being exactly what two tired parents who didn’t want to cook needed tonight.”
“Absolutely loved it! Google deleted my pics, ugh! Pretty amazing food! Everyone, literally, was so friendly. The effort to make the atmosphere warm was universal, that alone made this restaurant exceptional. The food will keep us coming back!”
“What a great experience here! Everyone was friendly and approachable and excited to tell us about their bubbly! Very clean and aesthetic environment! Overall we had a lot of fun here and we will be back soon!”
“Love the environment, our waiter was amazing. He explained all the selections we were Interested in, and the meals we choose were the swordfish and the wagyu sirloin. Each was fabulous! I also explained the wine I like and he made sure he brought me the perfect one. For dessert we had bourbon apple crisp. Which was the best dessert I’ve ever had! We will definitely be back”
“I've been coming here off and on for the last couple of years and every single time I have been greeted with open arms and the best hospitality. Nice relaxing atmosphere and fun vibes. Always strike great conversation with whomever is working or visiting. The Kombucha is top notch and the "Sound Experience" on certain Thursday's are phenomenal. Check it out!”
“My family and I visited Grand Rapids for a weekend. I saw this restaurant recommended on Tiktok so thought we'd give it a try. On Friday, we got there around 8:20pm. On Google it says her restaurant closes at 10. We walked in and waited a few minutes before a young man was sent to tell us that she (the owner) was not taking anymore orders and would he closing at 8:30. Okay, maybe the time was wrong on Google. No biggie, we decided to go again the next day. We got there around 3:30pm. Upon walking in, I smiled at the owner and said hello. She looked at me with a rude face and did not greet us. A few minutes later she asked across the restaurant if we had reservations. I answered no. Did not see anything about reservations being required when looking online. She continued working and we continued to wait by the door. After a few minutes, she came to us and said if you want to eat here, it will be slow service, is that okay? And we told her we're okay and left. Now I understand she was busy, but both days we were not treated with warmth or felt like we were welcomed in the restaurant. The other customers she interacted with were treated kindly from what we saw. I personally feel like she does not care for black Americans, which sucks because we were trying to support her black business.”
“Amazing experience. They were incredibly sweet when we ordered on the phone and when I arrived the lady was really friendly. She asked me about my day and job and just genuinely kept me engaged in easy conversation while they finished up. We ordered subs and they were divine. The ham and cheese was exactly what you want in a ham and cheese, and the buffalo chicken was incredible. The salad was delicious too. Definitely our new sub spot.”
“We love this place.! We first found it in 2020 and loved it then and still love it now.! Delicious REAL fruit drinks, all fruit or mixed well with ice (I believe.) All the food is wonderful, filled with flavor and cooked to perfection.! Welcoming environment and excellent customer service.!”
“Beautiful space in a great location! So happy to see minority and LGBTQ owned brands and products being sold on their shelves. Try the banana chai smoothie, it’s delish!”
“A major treat for the adventurous palate, we shared and enjoyed some unusual preparations of familiar food in a gracious atmosphere. Highly recommended if you’d like to try something different!”
“So, we couldn't wait to a better time to leave a review... so doing it in the Parking lot. For a "Chipotle'esk" type of BBQ restaurant, it checks ALL of your Smokehouse cravings, even down to the Sauces. The atmosphere and the huge emphasis and appreciation for our armed forces is what starts to set this place apart from any of its peers. Humbled in hospitality and taking care of its patrons of all creeds and backgrounds is where this place shines. Brennan (I believe was his name), the floor waiter, was one of those gentleman that you wish you could just duplicate and fill your staff with. That's not saying the rest of the staff don't rank up there, because they do, but let's just say this... our youngest (5yr) felt so special in this place she wanted to go back to the counter and thank all the staff/cooks who prepared her food. So in closing, to the owners/staff of Mission BBQ, keep doing what your doing...there no "rough" anymore, just a Diamond! Stay blessed!”
“Omg one of the best coffee places! I always love how much peanut butter they put on my bagel and their coffees never disappoint especially for someone who doesn’t like the super strong coffee flavor they make it on the sweet side and even through a delivery service they always make it consistently and correctly! You can’t beat the prices either!”
“Tried them for the first time today and was very pleased! Great customer service and delicious food. Had the pulled pork, chicken, and brisket with the mac-n-cheese and baked beans for sides. No complaints at all!! The corn bread muffins were so so good as well. Definitely going to be a repeat customer. Thanks!”
“The greatest atmosphere of all time. I met THE bartender of the century John. I was acting silly and asked him to order me mead that Gandolf the Gray would order. John allowed me to use his custom mug and made me a one of a kind drink. From there he talked in length about the history of the establishment. The staff treats you like family. The best service, the best people, and the best St. Patty’s Day of my life.”
“Great experience and the food was excellent! I had been looking forward to eating here since my wife told me about it, it did not disappoint! Do not miss this place! There is no menu, the chef just makes you amazing food, she does a fantastic job and I loved the surprise of each course.Vegetarian options: All food is plant based and gluten freeDietary restrictions: Gluten free and vegan, but you wouldn’t know it, your non-vegan/non-gluten free friends and family will be just as happy here. The food is amazing.”
“Love West Side Social! Easy waitlist to place your name on instead of waiting in line at the restaurant. They do a great job being friendly, serving great foods and offering specials weekly. I am a vegetarian and their homemade veggie burgs is absolutely delicious!”
“Crushed every facet of our meal. The pizza is off the charts. Flavorful dough cooked to perfection. Loved the meatballs and staff was kind and passionate. Myrth is a must for a food lover.Parking: Easy parking very nice for a walk after dinner.”
“You get a lot of good quality food for a low price, the tea is amazing, and the owners are friendly. Listen, regardless of what the menu or other reviews say, the business is not cash only, you can pay with card. Little Africa accepts credit, debit, and cash. I'm not sure about any other forms of payments.”
“Brunch service and food was solid. Cute spot in the middle of downtown by the JW Marriott and Amway Grand, Devos and Van Andel. only suggestion with the Sweet potato hash would have been slightly more cooked Brussels sprouts and broccoli. flavors were a tasty mix of deliciousnes, including the Kim chi.”
“MDRD is the type of restaurant that you feel special at. The service is top notch, the views are legendary and the food is exquisite. I’ve dined here twice and both times the food has been incredible. The servers know the food and help walk you through the menu and what might be best. If you’re looking for the perfect date night or special occasion restaurant, this is the place to go.Parking: They will take 50% parking if you park in the attached parking garage to the Amway Grand. Additionally, you don’t have to walk outside if you take the covered walkway from the garage to the hotel.”
“Didn't have any food. Went for the music and drinks.Parking: No problems looking for a parking spot.Kid-friendliness: Had a very nice time and waitresses were attentive.”