46 Best American Restaurants near Plainfield

“We came across this restaurant driving by from out of town. We decided we wanted to stop somewhere we have never been before. This place did not disappoint. The food was amazing, outdoor dining was great, and we love the activities outside. I can’t wait to come back on a weekend.“

“We found Butcher’s Union on a search for great places to eat in Grand Rapids as we were driving through. Someone reviewed it as a “must place to eat”. The atmosphere is great - high end bar feel. We had a hard time deciding on what to eat. Everything on the menu looked amazing. We enjoyed the meatball appetizer with ricotta, whipped feta (omg so good)… burger, ribeye sandwich, bacon wrapped meatloaf and of course chopped salad. Everything was perfect. So full of flavor. High quality across the board. Friendly service. Felt welcomed. Looks like we made a great choice - place was busy the whole time we were there.“

“Great Rueben at Rose's, also my Bloody Mary was very good.“

“Phenomenal experience all around 🙌🏻❤️“

“best omlette I've had in a long time at a restaurant. Great service will be back for sure“

“Love the diner feel. The food is amazing, fast. the staff super friendly. We will definitely be back.“

“Rose Waitress was great very friendly“

“This place has socialize on the way but if you're having too much fun they'll tell you they have to serve another table amd tneed you to cash out. If you want to have fun and socialize...I Do NOT recommend you go to West Sife Socal because that is not the vibe of this place. More like ANTI social!!! Don't go...parking and socializing is terrible.“

“I’m being 199% honest; this place, this experience is the most amazing experience I have ever had in my entire existence. It’s like this place was literally created for me by the universe/my subconsci“

“I absolutely love this place .. great customer service reasonable prices. Fast service 10/10 ⭐️“

“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.“

“Food and service was excellent Bartender Christopher was excellent Drinks were amazing as well Vanilla sky, espresso Yoself, tin something c at remember , all good We had the deviled eggs, bbq sliders, fish and chips and the duck 🦆 eggrolls“

“thanks 🙏🏽 the family is doing good“

“Had dinner here last night with some girlfriends before a show at DeVos. The fries and sauces are amazing! But the highlight? The elephant ear with vanilla ice cream!!! Our server did an excellent job and we loved the outdoor seating!“

“Grand Rapids’ oldest restaurant keeps its tradition and outstanding record alive. My go-to is the Crab Cake Benedict that is without rival. The service and attention to patrons’ preferences, etc. are without equal. Tom truly makes the culinary experience complete, and rest of the staff are equally as adept at making an outing to the Cherie Inn truly memorable. Bravo to Michael and his crew!“

“We only stopped and did not eat. We asked a couple of questions and the host was very helpful and pleasant. It is a cozy little place and is bigger than it looks from the outside. I'd love to stop by another time and actually try it out.

Parking: There is one handicap and two regular parking spots in the tiny parking lot. You'll almost certainly want to park on the street or a nearby parking lot instead. I wouldn't recommend Sweet Street west of Plainfield for parking, though. It is a busier and narrow street and the laundry mat across the street complicates things. Maybe park at the school on the east side of Plainfield?“

“Great chicken tendies…local company“

“Friendly people, great service, the food is delicious. Like it ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️“

“The Old Goat restaurant was so good. Service was top notch. Our server Bailey was new and did a great job!“

“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!“

“It was very busy. Staff was working hard to thoroughly clean the tables, chairs and floor when people left. I appreciate how hard they were working to keep it clean. It makes a big difference to me and my family. Food service was timely and good quality. *** Happy hour pricing is $2 each for a small shake and a regular fry. Still a good deal to get rid of the teen hangries.“

“Unique and creative craft food and drink menu, all reasonable priced. Staff is friendly and professional. Best river front restaurat in Grand Rapids. Plenty of FREE parking after 5pm. Highly recommend if you're looking for a new dining experience. They will not disappoint!“

“We went to the Mudpenny in Ada for dinner. It was probably the worst food ever presented. The trout was overcooked almost to a dried consistency, the grain had wimpy mushrooms and no taste, completely left off the tomatoes, the drink was very small and over priced. We feel robbed!!!! The bill was split and it came to just under $50.oo for each person!! What a joke!! I want my money back!!“

“I had a great experience at Olives tonight. Everyone from the hostess (Elise) to our waitress (Emily) exemplified great customer service. A couple of my favorites were the brussel sprouts and the lychee drink. We will be back!“

“It's clean, decent food and a happy atmosphere!“

“We came to try out the city sen restaurant. My husband had the mushroom goat cheeseburger. He said it was juicy and flavorful --no condiments necessary. I had the beef quesadillas. although this was on the shareable menu, it was quite large enough for me as a meal. The food was good, but it was the little amenities that made it very special --the unique silverware, carafe of ice water and pleasant ambient music in a modern setting made it a very special place for our date. It was fun to people watch through the open air windows. ( they fold close to keep in the AC if needed )Alex the manager shared with us some things we want to come back for, live music, etc. definitely planning to go back!

Wheelchair accessibility: The restrooms are quite large with low sinks and wide stalls. Although they are on the lower level, the elevator is also large and quite quick.“

“We were immediately seated when we arrived. The service was good. The guys thought the stout and flights were tasty. I ordered the Traverse City Reisling which is always good. For dinner we ordered the special bacon Mac and cheese (a favorite), the mushroom pizza (amazing wood-fired pizza with several types of mushrooms and cheeses), the Pad Thai (a large serving of deliciousness), and the acorn squash special.“

“First time here and everything was great! The food was amazing, good portions. We all ordered perch, walleye, tenderloins, prime rib, burger, Caesar salad, and everything was great! Rachael, our server was top-notch and made the evening enjoyable.“

“I had the meatloaf and it was delicious, now I have to go back and try the shrimp pesto😀“

“Had the best service! Will definitely come back!“

“We ate here for the first time tonight and loved everything about it. We got the bread board, Wagyu steak dinner, turkey and polenta ravioli and for dessert we got the s’more! Everything from start to finish was outstanding. So much flavor. We loved the complimentary taster and drink at the beginning of the meal. The staff were all so kind and knowledgeable. This (in my opinion) is by far the best restaurant in GR. We wish we’ve known about it sooner. We can’t wait to go back!“

“Excellent food with a creative menu and variety of choices. Everything was so fresh and tasty!“

“I went here for drinks and dinner on a quiet Sunday night. The bartender was nice and efficient. I love that they had a cranberry Cider on tap. It was delicious. I also ordered the chicken Margarita Pizza which was quite good. I would definitely try it again. Also I learned how to play keno “

“Great place and great food! Connected to the movie theater and right in the middle of downtown G.R. Bartenders are also good. Shout out to Peter! Super friendly.“

“Great place! The staff is awesome, the food is good, and there’s always amazing music!“

“Amazing!! This is the burger spot you HAVE to check out if you’re in Grand Rapids. Such cool vibes and killer burgers. Service was super attentive and made our experience even better giving us recommendations for tourist spots in the area. Will be going back for one of their incredible burgers and spicy fries! The Queso was unbelievable!“

“Mill Creek is a true hidden gem! When I say their food rivals some so-called high-end restaurants, I mean it, every dish is top-tier. Their mission, proudly displayed on the wall: Amazing Food. Unrivaled Service. Relentless Effort to Give Back and Support Community Unity, isn’t just words. They truly live by it. We’ve been here countless times, and the experience is always the same: incredible food, outstanding service, and a warm, welcoming atmosphere. The consistency is unmatched, and the quality speaks for itself high-quality ingredients at an affordable price. Mill Creek isn’t just a restaurant; it’s a community staple. If you haven’t been yet, you’re missing out!“

“Excellent service! Delicious food! My only issue (which doesn’t change my rating) would be the strong fish smell that smacks you when you walk in. But apparently if you’re a dude there are urinal games! I won’t post a picture though… not very appetizing to see a urinal when trying to find good food!“

“Today was the first time I had been at a TGI Fridays in 20 years. Funny thing is it hasn't changed. Nice to experience a little Nostalgia from time to time. Remind me of the time my mate and I would ride our sport bikes every Sunday to TGI Fridays As a treat for a week of hard work and sitting there today brought back those memories. For that I am grateful for this TGI Fridays.

The server was amazing, polite, and courteous friendly and went out of his way to make sure my friends and I were happy.“

“This was my first time at this restaurant and I can say that the food was very good . Braylin C was my server and she was nice and gave great recommendations from the drink menu. Things was busy so there was a bit of wait but Braylin made sure I was good“

“This place is the absolute best! I love everything I’ve tried from here. The espresso chocolate cookies may just be the best cookie I’ve ever had. Their pizzas are amazing too! I really love the Kosovo pizza. The burek with the spicy red pepper sauce is my absolute favorite! All of the scones and patties I’ve tried from here I would order again (and I’ve tried plenty). This place deserves so much hype it’s absolutely outstanding! From the food to the employees/customer service, this place is an 12/10!!“

“Great staff, good drinks.“

“The food was delicious and very filling! I highly recommend if you are visiting Grand Rapids to check this place out!“

“Great menu selection, great service.. the sweet potato breakfast - I do not recommend… 🤷🏼‍♀️ went out elsewhere for a 2nd breakfast..“

“Went in to watch Tiger game - had mysic on but once Rob Butler realized it was the first playoff game in 10 yrs he had the play by play turned on. It was electric!! People jumping around! Great pizza and ask for Amber to wait on you.“