32 Best Bars near Byron Center

“Good selection of beer and the food’s not bad.“

“Excellent assorted specialty coffees. The flat bread pizza was surprisingly good as well. Staff were all above and beyond in their service. Truly wonderful addition to Grand Rapids and Alger Heights.“

“Situated just off the corner of Burton & Eastern SE, the Silver Derby is a classic little neighborhood dive bar in the Garfield Park & Alger Heights neighborhoods. With unique decor, the Derby has fantastic and attentive bar staff, a pool table, a back patio and the famous Derby Dog which is worth a try. The spirit of Southeast Grand Rapids runs strong at this must-visit joint.“

“I had a great lunch here today, excellent service, Alicia B was super and knowledgeable of the menu items.My Arugula and Butternut squash salad was very delicious. Even the ladies room is very nicely decorated and makes you happy you stopped in there.Very nice place to go, they pay attention to details,and it shows!I would recommend this nice restaurant to anyone!“

“great service, friendly and helpful staff. excellent food and restaurant is clean and welcoming atmosphere“

“If a dive bar could be a chameleon, this place would be it. If not for the big mural screaming "Pump House," one would think this is the management office for the adjacent apartment buildings. Don't be fooled, for once you find this gem off of the beaten path of SE Kalamazoo near 42nd Street you will find a great and relaxed atmosphere with down-to-earth regulars and a pool table, and the drinks are more than affordable making this dive of SE GR a must.“

“I was only there for about an hour and a half back in May. I will definitely vist again the next time I'm in Grand Rapids. I like the raw nostalgic feel it presents. I felt completely comfortable.“

“Fantastic food and service!!!“

“We went for a show for TheWestside and LOVED the vibes. This place is awesome, atmosphere is fantastic, bartenders are some of the nicest people I’ve met at a bar. Drinks are average price(maybe slightly cheaper, it’s been awhile since we went out). Overall a great lil pub. They even have an upstairs area that you can view the music area of the Pub. Cool place, even cooler people.“

“My girlfriend and her friends have gone a few times and is a cool place. The security there on the weekends she has gone is great. Saturday nite ( I am pretty sure of the names) Jamie ( she said was walking around) and Matt ( was security at the door) were amazing. Very friendly and kept an eye on everything. Were on top of the place and my girl and her friends felt at ease with them watching.. They will definitely be going back feeling safe. The bull is amazing and the live music rocked. She said any questions she had Matt answered professionally and Jamie was ontop of keeping the tables clear and open for people to sit.“

“If there was a 3rd space (not home but just as good, where you can relax and feel safe and make community), Speciation is it. Everyone who works here is completely lovely. They’re kind, thoughtful, and good humans, the sort of people you want to be friends with. You can put your feet up here and just be yourself. I haven’t yet touched on the beer yet but the beer is completely delicious and stellar, exceptional. It’s something to write home about, with interesting flavors, delicious and unexpected combinations (even for this foodie). They are known for their sours, but their slushies are extraordinary and I love their NA options. I always find something I love here, and not just one something, many somethings. Speciation is the place to meet friends or to come and work or to make new friends or to play trivia. There’s even a patio with lawn games. Speciation is the place to come in Grand Rapids, whether you’re from here or visiting for the weekend. It’s just right.“

“Five stars! We ended a week of camping with a vehicle delay on our way home and stopped for lunch at Big Bob’s while my husband took the truck to get fixed. First of all, the food was amazing (our son said the deep dish was better than Giordano’s). But more importantly, Rob and his staff took were beyond hospitable to our 3 kids and I as we spent the next 5 hours utilizing their Uno cards, Connect Four and enjoying their complementary popcorn. If you’re ever in the Grand Rapids area we highly recommend giving them a try. We’ll definitely be back next time we come through Grand Rapids.“

“100% recommended, very good food good taste authentic Indian food 🥘“

“Our waiter was a nice young man, but we had 2 issues with our lunch. #1... we ordered boneless wings but got bone in wings. The waiter made things right and it wasn't that big of a deal. When it was time to pay the bill, I used the QR code on the table. To my surprise, we were billed for two lunch platters when we only ordered one. Again, the waiter apologized and had the bill corrected. My buddy and I left feeling like two errors was one too many. I will dine here again, but will be testing the staff to make sure there are no errors like this again (I will not go back if there are errors this time).“

“Muy bien! Great staff and would be a great place for a date night.“

“Cyd was the sweetest server I've ever had. Always been given fantastic service at Beltane Bar but Cyd offered something extra that I've never had the pleasure of experiencing anywhere else. She made my birthday dinner with family so much fun and I hope Beltane Bar knows how lucky they are to have her. Thanks again for everything.“

“CLK overall was an amazing environment and very family oriented. I would like to give a huge shout out to the manager from last night, I came in believing I had a reservations because I was celebrating my bday but also doing a gender reveal that was done Feb 13th for March 1st but it wasn’t in there system. Instead of turning me around her and some of staff maneuvered and make things work in my favor. The server we had started out great but then became a little rude and I don’t know if it was because of my party downsizing or what but the attitude changed. She started reaching over ppl not saying excuse me so I became a little irritated on my special day. I really wanted to experience more of the food but the way things went it just changed the whole energy for me. But everything wasn’t bad and like I said I truly appreciate the amazing manager from last night and I was told that the bartender that made the drinks was superb!!!! Thank you“

“Overall impressed. Ordered appetizers of wings and cheese sticks which were delicious. The steak was medium-rare, I ordered medium-well. It was still delicious, though, so no complaints.
Not a huge fan of steak fries but they’re good enough to satisfy“

“nice spot for any occasion.“

“I had a great experience at Olives tonight. Everyone from the hostess (Elise) to our waitress (Emily) exemplified great customer service. A couple of my favorites were the brussel sprouts and the lychee drink. We will be back!“

“Mouth watering food 🤤🤤 Margaritas 👌🏻 Great service & atmosphere! I was very impressed! 10 out of 10 recommend.“

“The Elotes salad and G.O.A.T. pizza were AWESOME. The kids enjoyed chicken and fruit cups and I got to try some Knob Creek 18. Everything was superb. Thanks, Beer City Bread! We'll be back!“

“Shout out to Eric. He was the bartender (supervisor too?) here. Super personable guy. Made me feel extremely welcome and comfortable while waiting on my delayed flight. Great sense of humor. Really great having him.

The food was delicious. I had a chili-crisp hummus and a chicken bacon flatbread. The former was a combination that I didn't expect, but it was great. and a chicken bacon flatbread.

The drinks were good too. Nice and chill. The customer service by Eric was superb.“

“McDuff’s is our absolute go-to!! Whenever we see Kiley and Heidi behind the bar, we know it’s going to be a fun and lighthearted experience ❤️ Honestly, we’ve never met a grumpy bartender here but the dynamic duo are our favorites!! If you’re looking for a bar that caters to you and makes you feel taken care of? Go to McDuff’s 🥰“

“Harmony Brewing is a great spot! They’ve got a solid lineup of beers with a good mix of IPAs and lighter options, so there’s something for everyone. The food was also a standout—really tasty sandwiches with a nice variety to choose from. The atmosphere is fun and laid-back, perfect for grabbing a bite and a pint with friends. Definitely worth checking out if you're in the area!“

“Had the eggs Benedict. Eggs were perfect as other places they are over cooked. Ham was very tasty and loved potato bites First time At brunch. Loved it.“

“My wife went back home to visit her family in Michigan for a couple days and while there she went out for dinner with her college friends to celebrate having our first daughter. She was expecting a great night out with her friends however the staff wouldn’t serve her drinks because they “couldn’t verify she was of age” even though she showed them her ID of 24 years of age. This ruined her night out with friends and forced them to go somewhere else to have an enjoyable night out. Very disappointing with how the staff handled this situation.“

“Perfect, on time thank you karki restaurant“

“We just ordered the 4 person family taco dinner. Omg!! So much food and amazingly good! All came very well packaged and professionally presented. Can’t wait til we order again!“

“Love this place! Megan was our server and she was just the sweetest thing! So kind, honestly best service we’ve ever had! Definitely going back and requesting her!“

“You have the poster child for the "Perfect Server"her name is Patty and I will just say this,she is the most attentive,cheerful,happy(seems like it)cares about her customers,seems to really know her stuff,she knows how to interact with people a real people pleaser,seems to help her fellow servers,seems extremely committed to her job... My family and I ADORE her,will DEFINITELY be back to see PATTY!!! She's AMAZING ?“