Russ' Restaurant

3531 Alpine Ave NW, Grand Rapids
(616) 784-2230

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East Coast Fried Clams
Hot Turkey Sandwich
Cheese Broccoli Soup
Meatloaf Stacker
Coconut Cream Pie
Meatloaf Dinner
Fried Mushrooms
Cheese Broccoli
Perch Sandwich
Apple Dumpling

Menu

Breakfast Dutch Deals
Dutch Deal #1
2 fresh eggs, 1 pancake, 2 sausage links or 2 bacon strips.
Dutch Deal #2
2 fresh eggs with hash browns, toast and jelly.
Dutch Deal #3
2 fresh eggs with hash browns, toast and jelly, and choice of meat.
#4 Meatlovers
2 farm fresh eggs, 2 strips of bacon, 2 sausage links and homemade toast.
#5 Big Dutchman Breakfast
#6 Breakfast Sandwich Combo
Dutch Deal A
1 egg, 2 sausage links, toast and jelly.
Dutch Deal B
1 pancake, 2 sausage links and warm syrup.
Dutch Deal C
1 egg, 1 pancake, 1 sausage link and warm syrup.
D 2 Eggs and Toast
E 2 Eggs and Pig

Breakfast Omelets
Ham and Cheese Omelet
Dutch Omelet
Diced ham, cheddar cheese, shredded potatoes and onion.
Western Omelet
Sweet and savory diced ham, chopped green peppers, diced onions, sauteed mushrooms, and cheddar cheese.
Veggie Omelet
Chopped green peppers, tomatoes, diced onions, sauteed mushrooms and cheddar cheese.
Cheese Omelet
Meat Lover's Omelet
Our 3 egg omelet served with bacon, ham, sausage and your choice of cheese. Side of hashbrown potatoes and toast.
Southern Omelet
Stuffed with grilled ham, hashbrowns, sauteed green peppers and onions, cheddar cheese, then smothered with sausage gravy.
Loaded Hashbrown Omelet

Breakfast Pancakes and Waffles
Belgian Waffle
We know waffles like Belgians. Our waffles are simply delicious and melt in your mouth.
Belgian Waffle and Fruit
A mound of warm glazed berries topped with creamy whipped topping.
Pecan Belgian Waffle
We smother our golden waffles with chopped pecans mixed in the batter and warm syrup to satisfy everyone's taste buds!
2 Golden Pancakes
2 Blueberry Pancakes
2 golden cakes cooked with fresh blueberries. Served with warm syrup
Chocolate Chip Pancakes
2 Pecan Pancakes
2 golden cakes cooked with generous amounts of pecans. Served with warm syrup.
Pancakes and Fruit
2 fresh off the griddle golden pancakes, served with your choice of fruit and meat.
French Toast
Made with 3 slices of Russ' homemade bread. Served with warm syrup.
French Toast and Fruit
Made with 3 slices of Russ' homemade bread. Served with warm syrup.

Breakfast Specialties
Biscuits and Sausage Gravy
Homemade sausage gravy atop 2 of our own buttermilk biscuits. Add 2 eggs for an additional charge.
Corned Beef Hash and Eggs
A hearty portion of grilled hash, topped off with two fresh eggs your way and accompanied by homemade bread lightly toasted with jelly on the side.
Eggs Benedict
A toasted English muffin topped with ham, 2 fresh eggs and covered with creamy Hollandaise sauce.
1/2 Biscuits and Gravy
Pig in a Blanket
Seasoned pork sausage wrapped in a flaky pastry shell. Eat them up, they're a hot seller! Please allow and extra 30 minutes for online orders over 3.
Monte Cristo
The ultimate breakfast sandwich! Melted Swiss cheese on a stack of hickory smoked ham, between 2 slices of our French toast, dusted with powdered sugar and drizzled with raspberry glaze.
Breakfast Sandwich
Fried egg, seared stack of hickory smoked sliced ham, American cheese served on a toasted and buttered English muffin.
Loaded Hashbrowns
With sauteed onion, green pepper, and bacon. smothered in melted cheddar cheese and served with a side of our homemade ranch dressing.

Breakfast Sides
Toast
English Muffin
2 Biscuits
1 Biscuit
Grilled Cinnamon Roll
Hashbrown Potatoes
Add extras for an additional charge.
American Fries
Add extras for an additional charge.
3 Bacon Strips
3 Sausage Links
Pork Sausage Patty
Hand-formed, our fresh seasoned pork sausage patty.
Extra Hollandaise
4 oz. Sausage Gravy
Side Corned Beef Hash
Oatmeal

Breakfast Kids
1. Kids 1 Egg
Sausage link and 1 toast and jelly.
2. Kids 1 Pancake
Choice of bacon or sausage.
3. Kids 1Slice of Regular French Toast

Shareables
Onion Rings
Freshly sliced sweet Spanish onions, hand battered for your order, light-n-tender!
Fried Mushrooms
Russ' own breaded tasty morsels. Try them with our homemade ranch!
Mozzarella Cheese Sticks
Ooey gooey breaded mozzarella sticks with our wondrous marinara sauce.
East Coast Fried Clams
A mound of sweet-n-tender breaded clam strips accompanied by a side of tartar sauce and lemon wedge.
1/2 Onion Rings
1/2 order of our famous hand dipped onion rings.
Golden Potato Wedges
Potato wedges topped with melted cheddar cheese, crispy bacon bits and a dollop of sour cream.
Appetizer Sampler
Onion rings, cheese sticks, mushrooms, and chicken strips served with choice of sauce.
Tender Chicken Strips
4 white meat chicken strips lightly breaded and fried. Served with choice of sauce.

Burgers and Chicken Sandwiches
Double Cheeseburger
2 ground beef patties served with American cheese and your choice of ketchup, relish, mustard, pickle and onion. Served with kettle chips.
Patty Melt Burger
Hand-formed fresh ground beef patty with Swiss cheese and sauteed onions on grilled dark rye bread. Served with kettle chips.
Dutchman Mushroom Swiss Burger
Hand-formed fresh ground beef patty with melted Swiss cheese and sauteed mushrooms, served on our homemade bun. Served with kettle chips.
Western Burger
Hand-formed fresh ground beef served with Melted Monterey Jack cheese, bacon, lettuce, tomato and Russ' onion rings, served with our homemade hickory sauce. Served with kettle chips.
Twinburger
2 ground beef patties, melted American cheese, lettuce and our special olive dressing served on our homemade bun. Served with kettle chips.
Green Olive Burger
Hand-formed fresh ground beef patty with sliced green olives, lettuce and our homemade olive dressing. Served with kettle chips.
Dutchman Supreme Burger
Hand-formed fresh ground beef patty served with melted Swiss and bacon, served with lettuce, tomato and mayonnaise on our homemade bun. Served with kettle chips.
Big Dutchman Burger
Thick and juicy hand-formed fresh ground beef patty served with lettuce, tomato and mayonnaise on our homemade bun. Served with kettle chips.
Grilled Chicken Sandwich
Grilled skinless chicken breast served with lettuce, tomato and mayonnaise on Russ' own homemade bun. Served with kettle chips.
Buffalo Chicken Sandwich
Crispy chicken with a kick! Our all new housemade southwest ranch dressing, lettuce and tomato.
Crispy Chicken Sandwich
Crispy breaded chicken fillet, lettuce, tomato, mayonnaise. Served with kettle chips.
Grilled Chicken Supreme Sandwich
Grilled skinless chicken breast served with bacon, melted Swiss cheese, lettuce, tomato and mayonnaise on Russ' own homemade bun. Served with kettle chips.
Bleu Cheeseburger
Hand-formed ground beef topped with melted Danish bleu cheese crumbles in topped with 2 Russ' onion rings. Served with kettle chips.
Crispy Chicken Supreme Sandwich
Crispy breaded chicken fillet, thick-cut bacon, natural Swiss cheese, lettuce, tomato and mayonnaise Served with kettle chips.
Double Burger
2 ground beef patties served with your choice of ketchup, relish, mustard, pickle and onion. Served with kettle chips.
Russ' Original Cheeseburger
Ground beef patty served with American cheese and your choice of ketchup, relish, mustard, pickle and onion. Served with kettle chips.
Russ' Original Hamburger
Ground beef patty served with your choice of ketchup, relish, mustard, pickle and onion. Served with kettle chips.

Salad and Soup
Julienne Salad
Sliced ham strips, shredded cheddar cheese, egg slices, tomato and croutons atop a bed of lettuce.
Mini Gourmet Salad
Crisp lettuce topped with bacon bits, croutons, tomato, sliced egg and cheddar cheese.
Turkey Salad
A blend of hand pulled turkey, mayonnaise, celery atop a bed of crisp lettuce with tomato, egg slices and croutons.
Southwest Chicken Salad
Diced tomatoes, green peppers, white onions and corn on a bed of lettuce mix, topped with cheddar cheese and tortilla strips. Choice of chicken.
Chicken Caesar Salad
Looking for a healthy option? Try these tender strips of grilled skinless chicken breast or crispy chicken strips layered on a bed of crisp romaine with Russ' own seasoned croutons, Caesar dressing and topped with grated Parmesan cheese.
Cheese Broccoli Soup
Bowl.
Taco Salad
Russ' own blend of taco meat, crisp lettuce, tomato and cheddar cheese served in a tortilla shell with sour cream and choice of salsa or dressing.
Chicken Rice Soup
Bowl.
Tuna Salad
A blend of tuna fish, mayonnaise, celery atop a bed of crisp lettuce with tomato, egg slices and croutons.
Michigan Cherry Chicken Salad
A grilled breast or crispy chicken breast, crisp lettuce, sliced red onions, dried cherries, tomato, bleu cheese crumbles, chopped pecans.
Garden Salad
A bed of lettuce with shredded cheddar cheese, tomato, croutons, and cucumbers.
Dinner Roll
Baked fresh daily.
Taco Chix Salad
Our grilled chicken breast strips, crisp lettuce, tomato and cheddar cheese served in a tortilla shell with sour cream, salsa or choice of dressing.

Sandwiches
Slim Gem Sandwich
Ham and Swiss cheese with lettuce, tomato and mayonnaise on a grilled Grecian bun. Our best seller. Served with kettle chips.
Philly French Dip Sandwich
Tender slices of USDA choice sirloin, grilled onions and green peppers, with Monterey Jack cheese, on our grilled Grecian bun with au jus on the side. Served with kettle chips.
Hot Turkey Sandwich
Served with mashed potatoes and homemade gravy.
Meatloaf Stacker Sandwich
Our hearty meatloaf is grilled and stacked on top of homemade bread, smothered with our red sauce, then loaded with mashed potatoes, another layer of beef gravy and topped with crispy onion rings.
Tuna Melt Sandwich
Tuna blend with melted Swiss cheese on Russ' own homemade grilled whole wheat bread. Served with kettle chips.
Reuben Sandwich
Corned beef, Swiss cheese and sauerkraut on dark Russian rye bread - grilled. Served with our Thousand Island dressing. Served with kettle chips.
Bacon, Lettuce and Tomato Sandwich
Hickory smoked bacon, lettuce, and tomato served on homemade white toast with mayonnaise. Served with kettle chips.
Turkey Club on Toast Sandwich
Hardwood honey cured slices of turkey breast, bacon, Monterey Jack cheese, lettuce, tomato and mayo, stacked on our homemade white toast. Served with kettle chips.
Gourmet Grilled 3 Cheese Sandwich
Enjoy your childhood favorite with a gourmet twist. American, Swiss, and Monterey Jack cheese sandwiched between our grilled English muffin bread. Try it with your favorite soup! Served with kettle chips.
Creamed Turkey Sandwich
Hand pulled and shredded turkey in its own creamy gravy served on our homemade bun. Served with kettle chips.
Grilled Cheese Sandwich
Our homemade white bread grilled with layers of American cheese. Try it with your favorite soup! Served with kettle chips.
Turkey Melt Sandwich
Hand pulled and shredded turkey in its own creamy gravy with melted Swiss cheese on Russ' own homemade grilled whole wheat bread. Served with kettle chips.
Pick 2 Sandwich
Combine your favorite 1/2 sandwich with a salad, soup, french fries, or dessert.
Turkey Reuben Sandwich
Hardwood cured slices of turkey breast topped with our coleslaw and Swiss cheese. Stacked between two slices of our homemade sourdough multigrain bread and grilled to perfection. Served with our Thousand Island dressing. Served with kettle chips.
Sliced Roast Beef Sandwich
USDA choice sirloin, thinly sliced and served on our homemade bun with your choice of sauce, western smoked hickory or honey mustard.
Fish Sandwich
Russ' hand batter dipped tilapia fillet fried golden brown and served on our homemade bun with lettuce and tartar sauce. Served with kettle chips.
Hot Beef Sandwich
Served with mashed potatoes and homemade gravy.
Perch Sandwich
Our own breaded perch fillets fried golden brown and served on our homemade bun with lettuce, tomato and tartar sauce. Served with kettle chips.
BBQ Bacon Cheddar Dog with Fries
Beef frank stacked with sauteed onion, strips of bacon, cheddar cheese, and our homemade hickory sauce.

Dinners
Grilled Chicken
Skinless, boneless, lightly seasoned breast of chicken.
Chicken Strip Dinner
4 strips of tender all-white meat, lightly breaded and fried golden brown with your choice of our own Western smoked hickory sauce, ranch or honey mustard for dipping.
Chopped Steak
1/2 lb. of hand-formed, fresh ground beef grilled as you like it and topped with an onion ring and our homemade beef gravy.
Grilled Meatloaf
Our special recipe served with our own meatloaf sauce. A homemade, oven baked favorite!
Fried Chicken Dinner
3 pieces of fresh and moist chicken, pressure cooked to perfection. Our most popular dinner!
Fish and Chips
2 fresh batter-dipped tilapia fillets, deep-fried crispy brown and served with premium Western French fries, coleslaw, tartar sauce and a slice of lemon.
Russ' Perch
Russ' own mouth-watering breaded perch fillets fried golden brown, served with tartar sauce and lemon.
Shrimp Dinner
A mouth-watering array of shrimp, lightly breaded and fried. Served with a zesty cocktail sauce.
Chicken Monterey
Grilled or crispy chicken breast topped with sauteed mushrooms, diced onions and melted Monterey Jack cheese served on a bed of rice, with your choice of 2 sides.
Clam Dinner
Sweet and tender lightly breaded clam strips fried golden brown and served with tartar sauce and lemon.
Fried Tilapia Dinner
2 fresh batter dipped tilapia fillets, deep-fried crispy brown.
Family Chicken Special
Your choice of our famous golden deep-fried chicken or tender chicken strips. Includes 8 fresh baked dinner rolls and your choice of 6 individual sides.

Sides
Mac and Cheese
Mashed Potatoes with Russ' Own Beef Gravy
French Fries
Baked Idaho Potato
Add extrtas for an additional charge.
AuGratin Potatoes
Applesauce
Corn
California Blend
Russ' Own Coleslaw
Side Caesar Salad
Rice
Green Beans
Kettle Chips
Squash
Sweet Potato Fries

Kids
Kids Grilled Cheese
Hamburger
Chicken tenders

Desserts
Apple Pie Slice
Delicious, freshly baked pie made from tart, juicy apples. Make it a la mode for an additional charge.
Cream Cheese Pie Slice
A light and fluffy filling. Make it a la mode for an additional charge.
Caramel Apple Pie Slice
Our own baked apple pie topped with whipped cream, caramel, and sprinkled with chopped pecans. Make it a la mode for an additional charge.
Apple Dumpling
A juicy, tart Michigan apple wrapped in our flaky pastry dough and served warm. Make it a la mode for an additional charge.
Coconut Cream Slice
A creamy vanilla coconut filling, topped with whipped cream and sprinkled with toasted shredded coconut. Make it a la mode for an additional charge.
Hot Fudge Cake
Russ' own light and moist devils' food cake with a layer of vanilla filling, topped with hot fudge, whipped topping and a cherry. Make it a la mode for an additional charge.
Carrot Cake
Our homemade 2 layer cake made with shredded carrots, chopped walnuts and crushed pineapple, topped with cream cheese frosting. Make it a la mode for an additional charge.
Ice Cream Sundae
Here's the scoop! You choose the toppings: chocolate, caramel, hot fudge or fresh strawberries over vanilla ice cream with nuts, whipped topping and a cherry.

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Recent Reviews

Love this location! Everyone is so kind and customer service is great! My only complaint is it was SO hot in there- humid and muggy. Otherwise everything else was great. Menu options have a wide variety of options to choose from. Everything came out hot and fresh! Love their dressings and bread you can purchase as well.
June 2026
Consistently a positive experience at this restaurant. On my last visit, I ordered the grilled meatloaf dinner with coleslaw, scalloped potatoes, and butternut squash - everything was delicious and well-prepared. The ice cream sundaes are great too! Highly recommend.
March 2026
This is probably my favorite restaurant. This is also one of the last great family-friendly restaurants out there. The staff is very friendly, and the food is great. My favorite entree is the classic chicken dinner. The best sandwich: the Reuben. Russ’ thousand island is the best version of the dressing you’ll ever find. Fried mushrooms are the best appetizer, and the apple sauce is legendary. However, the best part about this place is the desserts. There is no other restaurant...
February 2026

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Russ' Restaurant

3531 Alpine Ave NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49544
(616) 784-2230