Came to see the 90s cover band while in town. This place is pretty cool. Many different floors with different themes and things to do. If you felt overwhelmed you could go to another floor to escape. Drinks are decently priced, $12 for a double. Only complaint is the parking being expensive but that's not on them.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 4
berend kraal
Wow oh wow. I mean, haha, where do begin! I came here as a young boy, and this establishment took me in. They fed me, they gave me clothes, a place to sleep, and a family to cherish. I will never forget what this place has done to me, let alone what they have done for others. When I walk in here, I become someone. Outside, I am nothing. The big old building is certainly a place I will be going again. Thank you, thank you thank you. #love
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Victor Kachprezyk
Great Place. nice menu. great staff. recommended.
Glenn Schillinger
I've only been to the BOB during Art Prize and I've only tried their pizza, so take this review with a grain of salt. Pizza was decent. Brew selection was pretty good except they were out of my top choice. Fun atmosphere, multiple levels. I'd go again.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 4
Dylan Coney
I was recently here celebrating my 21st birthday with friends. When we arrived everything was great, friendly staff and a nice environment. Unfortunately the bartenders changed shortly after and they were terrible. Openly pouring half shots into drinks and claiming they were doubles (still charging double price) to multiple people was the first problem. They charged me $10 for a $4 drink, and when we asked if prices changed as the night goes on we were told no. To top it off the drink was extremely weak. Total rip off of an evening and we left for better bars.
Atmosphere: 3
Service: 1
Yvette Rea
I had a great time and ate some great food!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jake Ellis
I had a fantastic time, the music was great. Everyone was friendly. The bartenders were cute.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Quanniece Rivers
We were greeted after sitting at the bar however we had to flag down a server to order food. They didn't check on us and the location was not busy. They did check on the couple next to us 3 times during their maybe 30 minute visit. The chicken ordered was served hot and fresh however the fries were warm at best. The beer was ok. I was visiting the area, when I return to the area I wouldn't visit again, due to not feeling like a valued customer.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 3
Service: 1
JOE COOL 711
Their fried pickle strips were burnt. Plus I wish I had a choice between plastic or paper straws. They only have paper straws 😡
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 3
damonporsche1
Great time celebrating my wife’s 50 bday with large group of 20+ people
A friend and I shared the Jenga Nachos. They are perfection. We do wish that the cheese, chicken, and other ingredients had been evenly distributed throughout the dish, but it still tasted wonderful! The staff was friendly and attentive.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Erik KUSZYNSKI
The good: The atmosphere was nice. The bad: You are basically your own waiter The ugly: Our food was cold. By the time we got it, it was room temperature, and there were no servers to help us remedy the situation. Just the very occasional person running orders out from the kitchen. They were no help. Yet they still had the nerve to ask for a 20% or more tip in the food. Not sure why. They certainly aren’t giving the patrons attentive service. We will not be returning.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 1
Cheryl Anne Barill
Great for ArtPrize! Be sure to check out the great art they host!!! My own work can be found just to the right of entering the third floor ballroom!!! Sept. 18 2025 -Oct 4 2025
Atmosphere: 5
Joni McArthur
I recently visited for Artprize. The BOB is a landmark in the Grand Rapids downtown and my personal favorite. You can’t go to Grand Rapids or Artprize and not go there! ❤️
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Chris Karner
Didn’t have food but this place is awesome! Multiple bars, a brewery and a nightclub. Can’t believe people are complaining about a crappy $8 cover. Worth every penny!
Came to see the 90s cover band while in town. This place is pretty cool. Many different floors with different themes and things to do. If you felt overwhelmed you could go to another floor to escape. Drinks are decently priced, $12 for a double. Only complaint is the parking being expensive but that's not on them.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 4
Wow oh wow. I mean, haha, where do begin! I came here as a young boy, and this establishment took me in. They fed me, they gave me clothes, a place to sleep, and a family to cherish. I will never forget what this place has done to me, let alone what they have done for others. When I walk in here, I become someone. Outside, I am nothing. The big old building is certainly a place I will be going again. Thank you, thank you thank you. #love
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great Place. nice menu. great staff. recommended.
I've only been to the BOB during Art Prize and I've only tried their pizza, so take this review with a grain of salt. Pizza was decent. Brew selection was pretty good except they were out of my top choice. Fun atmosphere, multiple levels. I'd go again.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 4
I was recently here celebrating my 21st birthday with friends. When we arrived everything was great, friendly staff and a nice environment. Unfortunately the bartenders changed shortly after and they were terrible. Openly pouring half shots into drinks and claiming they were doubles (still charging double price) to multiple people was the first problem. They charged me $10 for a $4 drink, and when we asked if prices changed as the night goes on we were told no. To top it off the drink was extremely weak. Total rip off of an evening and we left for better bars.
Atmosphere: 3
Service: 1
I had a great time and ate some great food!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I had a fantastic time, the music was great. Everyone was friendly. The bartenders were cute.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We were greeted after sitting at the bar however we had to flag down a server to order food. They didn't check on us and the location was not busy. They did check on the couple next to us 3 times during their maybe 30 minute visit. The chicken ordered was served hot and fresh however the fries were warm at best. The beer was ok. I was visiting the area, when I return to the area I wouldn't visit again, due to not feeling like a valued customer.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 3
Service: 1
Their fried pickle strips were burnt. Plus I wish I had a choice between plastic or paper straws. They only have paper straws 😡
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 3
Great time celebrating my wife’s 50 bday with large group of 20+ people
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
A friend and I shared the Jenga Nachos. They are perfection. We do wish that the cheese, chicken, and other ingredients had been evenly distributed throughout the dish, but it still tasted wonderful! The staff was friendly and attentive.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The good: The atmosphere was nice.
The bad: You are basically your own waiter
The ugly: Our food was cold. By the time we got it, it was room temperature, and there were no servers to help us remedy the situation. Just the very occasional person running orders out from the kitchen. They were no help.
Yet they still had the nerve to ask for a 20% or more tip in the food. Not sure why. They certainly aren’t giving the patrons attentive service.
We will not be returning.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 1
Great for ArtPrize! Be sure to check out the great art they host!!!
My own work can be found just to the right of entering the third floor ballroom!!!
Sept. 18 2025 -Oct 4 2025
Atmosphere: 5
I recently visited for Artprize. The BOB is a landmark in the Grand Rapids downtown and my personal favorite. You can’t go to Grand Rapids or Artprize and not go there! ❤️
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Didn’t have food but this place is awesome! Multiple bars, a brewery and a nightclub. Can’t believe people are complaining about a crappy $8 cover. Worth every penny!
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