Bestside

1645 Leonard St NW, Grand Rapids
(616) 724-4233

Recent Reviews

K Nic

Open and simple layout with lots of TVs; everything else (decor /setup) is quite minimal. Service was good. **Any food we have ever tried has been top notch! Had the French onion soup & the dill pickle flatbread (as pictured); but have tried the tater tots, junk yard sandwich, cactus chili, cheeseburger salad, among many other items. [Soup was rich and flavorful. The flatbread was tasty and served with a nice dill ranch!] Prices are a little high for “bar food” and the area.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Dill Pickle Flatbread

Danielle Carlson

The food here was so good! I got the brisket dip with tots and both were fantastic. Everyone in our group really enjoyed their food. The service was friendly as well. We definitely plan on coming back!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: The Junkyard, Brisket Dip

Paul Cordes

Awesome food. A bunch of homemade takes on bar food. Great service. Top tier spot in GR.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Jenifer S

Amazing nachos, burgers and fries.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Best Side Burger

Dennis Hankinson

Good food and excellent

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Onion Rings, Brisket Cheesesteak

Laurie Hoag

We were disappointed. Last year we stopped by for the lenton special. WALLEYE it was awesome so we wanted to get it again this year. What happened? They changed the recipe and the portion size of the fish. We got 3 little nuggets. Went home hungry :(

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 3

Service: 5

Ryan Cutler

I must have driven by this place a 100 times and I never stopped. I thought it was some crappy dive bar. Some friends wanted to do their golf simulator so we all went. The gold was great, it’s a fun atmosphere where you can eat, design listen to music and play some golf. The big surprise was how good the food was. The wings were large, but not oversized, perfectly seasoned, crispy and served with ranch that was definitely homemade. The chicken tenders however were even better, they were hand made, in result tender and juicy and the breading had an amazing seasoning in it. We also had the dill pickle wontons. These are a must have when visiting this place, perfectly fried with a hint of horseradish sauce inside. For entrees we got the spicy burger and the jambalaya. The spicy burger was very good, two smash patties well seasoned and crispy with a lot of fond. The veggies were fresh and the bun was substantial enough to support the burgers. It wasn’t very spicy though. We the onion rings and fries as well. The fires were a good seasoned fry and the onion rings were hand made and also very good. The only downside was the jambalaya. It was not good. It was way over seasoned and too salty and I like salt. It barely had more than a half cup of rice, it needed a lot more. It was really greasy too. It was like salty grease soup with a little rice in the middle. It could have been soaked up with some extra rice and some fresh green onions on top. The shrimp was terrible as well, overcooked, rubbery and chewy.Overall this place is great. Don’t get the jambalaya, but it’s worth a look. I will return.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 5

Rob H

In the area for business and a local recommended it. My wife and I loved it! I would eat here a lot if I was local. Great service and food!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Steve Surdock

Enjoyed the Sunday Brunch. Many menu items looked tempting. Breakfast burrito and chimichanga we delish.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Adrian Serba

Excellent establishment to eat at. Very prompt wait staff, great food, and drinks. They even split our main dish into 2 plates without asking after we said we are splitting the dish.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 4

Lucas Rector

Great food, highly recommend the brisket tacos. Adam was working hard and efficiently at the bar.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Donna Gonzales

Went with a large group of 16 and there was another large group of 10+ and the ladies were so organized and attentive to making sure everything was right with our orders. The food was delicious. Great 1st impression I will definitely be back.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Brisket Dip

Bruce Geffen

Great food and customer service!

Nick Kaiser

Walking up to Bestside I didn't have high hopes. Walking into Betsy's changed my perception. Burgers are great. And their house made chips are fresh out of the frier and offer a nice surprise on a classic. I would not hesitate to come back next time I'm in town.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 4

Jen T

Best breakfast and service on the west side!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

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