“Met my sister here for drinks and apps before an event - first time here! Love the ambiance and the vibe - super chill and laid back. Love that they have a lounge area, too. Pretty low key for a Tuesday night so we had lots of seating options. QR code menus. I chose a chardonnay that I had not had before and my sister got an Aperol spritz. I instantly fell in love with the chard - it was delicious. The glass price was very reasonable and I was even more excited to see they sold it by the bottle and the bottle was super cheap - so i grabbed 3 to bring home. Second round of cocktails was the same chardonnay and a mule. She enjoyed both cocktails. We had the bruschetta - servers recommendation - it was BOMB! Each crostini was loaded with bruschetta! Lots of delish flavors - garlic and the balsamic were so good. Cajun crab dip was good, not as many chunks of crab as we had hoped, but still very creamy and flavorful. Our server even offered more toast for the dip, so we happily took that home to enjoy later.All in all, great experience with great service. Definitely will be back - already made plans to return on a Thursday when martinis are half off :) They run other great daily specials, too - Tuesdays are free wine tasting!“
“Brunch service and food was solid. Cute spot in the middle of downtown by the JW Marriott and Amway Grand, Devos and Van Andel. only suggestion with the Sweet potato hash would have been slightly more cooked Brussels sprouts and broccoli. flavors were a tasty mix of deliciousnes, including the Kim chi.“
“Got drinks with a friend on a Saturday night at like 9pm. I lovedddd the vibe of this place. Low lighting with ambient music. Definitely mood setter.Wasn’t crowded at all. Bartenders were super chill, and friendly. They have a few NA options…I had something in a bottle and enjoyed it.“
“4 stars (and not 5) because of a very rude server behind the bar who was very clearly trying to get us to leave so they could close. Which is disappointing because the server we had was wonderful. We dined her on a Monday night starting at 5:45p. The website still lists their hours as being opened until 8p, but the server shared with us that they recently changed their hours to closing at 7p. Had we known this, we would have gone some place else for happy hour/dinner together. We all order wine and their large cheese board and then all ordered sandwiches... which didn't come until quarter to 7p... so 15 mins to eat our meal? That's not enough time. They did also give us last call at 7p and that is why we hung out a bit longer. Closing in on 7:30p (still 30 mins before their website lists their hours ending) the male server (younger gentleman) loudly yells over the bar towards the now closed market to NO ONE, "Thanks for coming ladies, have a great night!!' in what we think was a solid effort to jolt us into 'also' leaving along with these pretend ladies who he just said goodbye to. Anywho, we had already paid our bill at that point and took the hit and left wine in glasses that weren't finished yet and food behind as well.Our experience would have been much different/positive had our server come over and politely asked us to relocate and thanked us for coming in.“
“We had a small dinner reception in the Elevated Room at Divani on our wedding day in September, and were absolutely blown away! The food, the service, the atmosphere - everything was 5 star. Every single person we encountered was so kind and accommodating. Wendy was also an absolute DREAM to work with. I went back and forth with Wendy for about a year while planning our wedding. Celebrating here was the perfect ending to a perfect day, and we cannot thank you all enough!“
“Awesome market! I finally had the chance to visit, and Russo’s was everything I hoped for. I only visited the market and loved the wide selection of pasta, meat, cheese and wine. They make their sausage in-house and source from local farms. The samples were very nice, and so was John!I was happy to taste a few wines and was pleasantly surprised. I liked them all and enjoyed the conversation. I learned about the high-quality ingredients they use for their pastas and the drying process, as well as the different climates their wines come from. The passion the Russo’s have for their market and food/wine is refreshing to see. I love supporting local markets and restaurants, and this is one I will be visiting regularly.They also have frozen pastas and desserts, along with spices and different types of flour. Sauces, canned veggies like tomatoes, olives, garlic, and so much more. Even sparkling water and other Italian drinks. I personally want to try their tiramisu! Can’t wait to go back for more.“
“Went for our anniversary last weekend. We didn't feel like dealing with the hustle and bustle of a Saturday night, so we booked for Sunday at 5pm. We absolutely did not need a reservation but it was really nice that we did because they were very ready for us. They had a lovely large booth set for us, including a personalized note congratulating us on our anniversary. I will start this by saying the server's name is escaping me, but he doubled as the bartender that evening. I want to say it was Jake? Either way, he was great! We got cocktails to start, whiskey julep and paper plane. My boyfriend didn't love the julep, he went out on a limb trying something new to him, but I really enjoyed the paper plane. Second, we ordered the bison meatballs and medjool dates as appetizers. The dates were fabulous, they reminded me of a super elevated PB&J. The meatballs weren't my favorite, as I found them a little dry, but my boyfriend loved them. I did notice that a TON of things on this menu feature nuts as garnish or contain a nut butter? This place would be pretty tough for someone with a peanut/tree nut allergy. Third, we actually both order the Delmonico steak - him the ribeye (medium) and myself the filet (med rare). Their special that night was Hamburger Helper and I was very, very close to getting it but the steak was calling me. All of our food came out very quickly - to be fair, I am almost positive that we were the only patrons at the time but that worked great for us! The steaks were both perfectly cooked to temperature. I had the Chalk Hill Pinot Noir (Sonoma Coast, CA) per the recommendation of our server, it paired super well! The delmonico potatoes were something I had to ask our server about because I had never heard of them. They were basically a block of cheesy potatoes and they were delicious! I couldn't finish my meal and our server boxed mine up for me... which I promptly forgot at the table as we left (sad). No dessert for us this time as we were stuffed but the Baked Alaska sounded awesome. We will be back!“
“I have been wanting to come to GRNoir since I first heard about it. A jazz club in Grand Rapids with wine?! Count me in! The ambiance is exceptional and the service was amazing. The only downside is that the wine is pricey, but it is worth it to splurge if you are listening to high-quality live music as well!“
“I'm resistant to place a review on this platform for this establishment because MDRD should be viewed as a food experience. My opinion should not cause anyone to hesitate on ordering whatever you choose to order. We tried several items including the octopus, pork chop, lamb chops, lions mane, and lemon and corn custard desserts. The only issue we had was tough octopus. Our waitress was excellent and provided the service we expect at this level. The view was lovely and the decor was chic and comfortable. We were there for over 2 hours but it went by quickly. The best pork chop I've ever eaten and I make really good ones myself. I will attempt to replicate this dish. We will definitely be back the next time we're in GR.“
“I absolutely love the Squibb location on Wealthy St. They have the best pour-over coffee and their toast never disappoints. This was a rosemary goat cheese toast topped with prosciutto, almonds, and honey. There wasn't much rosemary flavor but it had that distinct goat cheese mouthfeel. The honey and prosciutto balanced it nicely between sweet and salty. And as always the bread was perfect- crunchy, flavorful, and fresh.“
“Grand Rapids Top Place for a perfect steak! They never fail to impress with their exceptional tastes. Listening to Frank Sinatra, enjoying a drink, eating my steak, dimmed lighting, is a definition of a perfect night... drinks took a little long, at first, but it's not a big deal when the food and ambience is top tier.“
“Unfortunately, the food was just so so. My Caesar salad looked like older, wilted bag lettuce, including lots of brown, unappealing pieces. My fil's burger looked like he was given "end of the day" garnishments, and for what he thought he was getting (quality meat) it was tough. Our meal took quite a long time to get, w/hardly anyone in the restaurant at the time we received it, didn't seem justified and no explanation. The occasional was a memorial service w/out of town guests. Just didn't care for my experience at this restaurant.“
“Excellent wait staff, great job with wine selection and food recommendations. I ended up with the trio of medallions; medium rare. Each had a different crust top, blue cheese, parmesan garlic and a horseradish. My wife had the mahi mahi, looked like the most tender piece of chicken from where I was sitting. She said it was juicy and tender, full of flavor.They are able to accommodate food allergies because it is a made from scratch kitchen.(Chef's kiss)“