32 Best Seafood Restaurants in Grand Rapids

“Our favorite restaurant no longer serves Manhattan style clam chowder and we are nothing less than heartbroken. We didn't realize that our favorite thing there wasn't popular enough to retain as a menu item when Leo's changed hands. We can live with the smaller lobster tails, but this is really hard for us to take. Cry.“

“I have to say at first I was skeptical. They were having quite a night and were over seated for our reservation, but Sierra was fantastic and made sure we got our seats as fast as she could, and even came back to check on us several times and was very friendly. Brett, our server, went above and beyond, was super busy, but made sure to take good care of us! I’d definitely go back just because of these two! Great food was the bonus! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️“

“Stopped in for the first time last night for our anniversary. The staff was amazing, as was the food! We will be visiting often! Thanks for the wonderful dining experience, it was a great part of a very special night!“

“My wife and I celebrated our anniversary at this restaurant. I had a stuffed sea bass entree which was delicious. Not the best I've ever had, but still very good. My wife had the fish and chips, which is lower brow for this restaurant, but she said it was outstanding. There was one odd thing that my wife pointed out. It was the bathrooms. She used the facilities and found that the hook to hang her purse or a coat on the door was so high she couldn't reach it. Just a heads up for you ladies out there. Overall a great dining experience.“

“Highly recommend dining here. Everything we had from appetizers to main course was outstanding. The staff went above and beyond and were very friendly. It was by far the best quality dining out meal we have had in a long time. 5 stars!“

“buenas comida delicioso platillos“

“First time here. Food was phenomenal. Good size portions, fresh ingredients and friendly service !!“

“We did 13.95 for so called homemade "hash" it was a joke. it was the size of a drinking cup around and flat in size. That and toast. drinks were 3.99 no refill. Plus they were serving coke out of 2 L. warm. When served warm and adding ice, it diluted it. We get better food for same price at Mr. Burger with refills on drinks. Glad their closing. Not even acceptional food. I fell bad for the waitress. She was awsome.“

“The most amazing brunch I’ve ever had!!! The food was absolutely phenomenal!! Can’t believe it took me this long to go. Our server was super knowledgeable and gave us great recommendations.“

“So darn good! Just visited city brewing and their new location and it’s as good as ever“

“Food is fantastic and so is the service every single time!!“

“My girlfriends and I met at Blue Water for dinner tonight. Our waiter named Will made our dinner so enjoyable and fun. Our dinner came out so fast and the food was delicious. We split a dessert that we all didn’t care for. The General Manager Sheena came over immediately and offered us to try something different. She brought us a new dessert. She was so sweet and personable.“

“We were at Garden District last night.The food and cocktails were absolutely amazing! Our server Brook and all of the other staff were fast, friendly, and on point.We shared the BBQ shrimp, beignets, and the seafood platter. Everything was fresh, hot, and delicious. The high octane daiquiri was excellent! We will definitely be back soon to check out the rest of the menu! 🍤 🦐 🦀 🎭 🍸 🧉 🍷 💜💚💛“

“We absolutely love the food here! Their pho is so tasty! Staff is friendly and kind. Highly recommended.“

“So for a place that doesn’t seem to advertise, a small spot thats attached to a grocery store, several other restaurants and in a neighborhood with many other options, I was glad to have stopped in. Service was friendly and quick, so many options but my group settled on several different options. Everything was delicious, rich, flavorful and what seems very fresh. This could be my new spot for Pho or a soup day meal. The rice and shrimp were cooked well. Great place to stop and try if you like Vietnamese.“

“My daughter and I went to Cork Wine & Grille for an afternoon birthday lunch! The food was delicious. We had shrimp tacos, recommended by our server, Haley and for dessert a peanut butter pie. Great service and excellent food, we will definitely be back!“

“I just tried this place out for dinner tonight and I 100% will be back. I ordered a double cheese burger meal and it was delicious. Great portion size for the price. (Which is getting rarer these days) I'm a 240lbs dude and I was full afterward. They are going to be seeing a lot of me now that football and the MLB playoffs are coming up. I'm gonna be in wing heaven! 5 stars!“

“Formerly Reserve Wine & Food, Allora is owned by The Windquest Group (Dick & Betsy DeVos) which basically owns downtown Grand Rapids and opened earlier this year. My expectations were very high. \n\nUpon entering the restaurant, you first have to enter a lobby area which leads into the restaurant. We arrived early and wanted to have drinks at the bar but it was full. We were told to come back for our allotted reservation (the bar only seats 8). \n\nThe space is intimate with mostly table seating. Menu is decent. We started with the fried seafood, Aranci balls and yellowtail. Portions are small, food is unremarkable. Caesar salad had fresh anchovies, nice touch. Bread service is $10, so irritating. \n\nSquid ink pasta was excellent. Filets were good although not Prime and Ora King was decent, although 6 oz. portion not filling. \n\nThey offer corkage fee for $50 bottle, two bottle max which we took advantage of although our waiter wasn't happy about it. \n\nOverall, Allora is nothing to write home about and nothing stands out on the menu. For a "coastal" Italian restaurant and owned by the DeVos family, our expectations were not met and will not return.“

“i had take out delivetrd by Uber eats and it came in greasy paper bags, so at first I was mad. Then I ate the food and it is super dang tasty. i orerded all appetizers. Super delicious. would order it all again“

“The guy at the front has a great personality good food!“

“Shoutout Atlantic Fish Market food was hot and fresh like always but big thank you for the good food and hospitality it really made my night the free 3 pc. chicken tenders dinner was more than enjoyable with my perfect seasoned perch Merry Christmas to your hard working staff wishing many more years of success🎄❤️🥰🎁“

“I had the Oyster PO Boy and it was simply delicious. The oysters were fresh, seasoned well and lightly breaded. Will definitely come back!“

“We had a wonderful experience and a delightful brunch at Reds. The view was great and we had exceptional service. We highly recommend this new find and will definitely be back.“

“This is a really good Chinese restaurant! The staff was kind and courteous, preparing food in a very timely manner. I've been looking for a new Chinese food place to frequent and I think I may have found it in this cute little place! Highly highly recommend!“

“The birria is awesome. I love it.“

“Been coming here since I was 6. Absolutely adore the owner. He's very attentive and kind to his customers. Has taken the time to learn Spanish. The food is amazing as always. Hablan español. Los conozco desde los 6 años. La comida, como siempre super!! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️“

“thoughtfully made, reminds me of old school Chinese takeout. Generous with the helpings and toppings. Lunch portion is great. fried rice is great with Mongolian bf. Im an egg drop soup girly, this only place that makes really good sweet n sour soup. the service is always friendly and kind. The bakery is really cute, the buns are tasty and very instagram worthy“

“They are my # 1 go to place for Chinese food, we have been going to this restaurant for about 18 years now. They give u so much food when you order whatever my favorites are the orange chicken combination, or beef or pork lomein, sweet and sour chicken combination, beef and broccoli comb, Mongolian beef combo, these are some of our favorites but try whatever and I promise you will not be disappointed. Yes the prices have increased because of the inflation of everything going up of course but they didn't go up that much like 2-3 bucks more. But for all the food you get it's definitely worth it. Hell I even have food left over for the next day. Definitely give them a try you won't be disappointed. The family that owns the place are really super sweet, very good folks.“

“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!“

“So this review is just for take out, I've never eaten in. I've been satisfied with everything I've ordered. Chinese food is hard to review, because everyone has their preference. But I've ordered Chinese food from restaurants that cost twice as much, and tasted the same or worse. I was bummed that China Garden didn't have teriyaki chicken. But their BBQ chicken (I just like saying "chicken on a stick") is so crispy in a good way, that I want all my "chicken on a stick" to be like theirs! Also, they were open in a massive, everyone shut down everything, snow storm. So, I'll drive out of my way to go here.“

“As someone visiting from out of town, I had a rough experience when I placed an order with what turned out to be an abandoned location. Confused and disappointed, I came across this nearby spot and decided to ask if they were affiliated. Not only were they not connected, but they were just as shocked as I was about what had happened.

What truly touched me was the kindness and compassion of Mrs. Omar and Mrs. Christian. These two amazing ladies didn’t just express sympathy—they offered me a free meal without hesitation. Their generosity and warmth turned a frustrating experience into one that reminded me how good people can be.

The food was delicious, the atmosphere was welcoming, and the customer service was beyond exceptional. Thank you both for your kindness—I will never forget it. If you’re in the area, this place is a must-visit not just for the food, but for the heart behind it.🥹🙏🏾 God Bless you all.“

“A Hidden Gem on 28th Street — Comfort Food Royalty / Store 70140 ✨✨✨
LONG JOHN SLIVERS
9/9/2025
Crew Member / Lee W

If you ever find yourself craving comfort food that hits the soul just right, let me tell you something: the Long John Silver’s on 28th Street by Woodland Mall is THAT spot. I’m serious — this drive-thru is in a league of its own.

From the moment you pull up, the customer service is impeccable. Not “good,” not “nice,” but genuinely warm, fast, and on point every single time. These people care. You can feel it. They talk to you like a human being, not just another car in line, and honestly? That alone makes my whole day.

And the food? Baby… fresh, hot, crisp, and perfect. Every. Single. Time. You can tell they take pride in what they’re doing back there. No soggy fish. No lukewarm fries. No “did this sit under a heat lamp for an hour?” vibes. It’s old-school comfort food done RIGHT — the way you remember it when you were a kid, but even better.

In a world where fast-food service can be hit or miss, this location shows up like the gold star of the neighborhood. They’re consistent, they’re kind, and they deliver exactly what they promise: hot, delicious comfort food with customer service that honestly feels rare these days.

To the team at this Long John Silver’s: thank you. You make 28th Street feel a little brighter.“