50 Best American Restaurants near Plainfield

“The Kiwanis Club of Grand Rapids meets here every week, and it’s easy to see why. The food is consistently delicious, the atmosphere is warm and welcoming, and the staff always makes us feel right at home. A very special shout-out goes to Nikki and Ainsley, who brighten every meeting with their outstanding service. They’re attentive, friendly, and incredibly organized—always making sure our group is well taken care of, even on the busiest days. Their positive attitude sets the tone for our entire gathering. If you’re looking for a place that combines great food with exceptional hospitality, this is it. Highly recommended!“

“My Wife and I stopped in for dinner tonight, and everything was amazing! She had some kind of salmon and I had the melt in your mouth smoked ribeye sandwich. We also had an order of Brussels sprouts that were the best I have ever had.“

“Have been twice, about 2 years apart. It really is an experience. Beautiful food and service. On the way home my wife and I decided to make Grove our anniversary tradition. Thank you for the lovely evening.“

“Roses never disappoints!!! The food and drinks are always amazing, and the environment is always so beautiful and memorable. A lot of my favorite days have Rose’s visits involved!“

“Our go to for Sunday morning dates before grocery shopping. We appreciate the inexpensive food and prompt friendly service.“

“Not only are you eating good, quality food with depth of flavor, you walk in and immediately feel welcomed into community. We are new to this area and this very quickly became our family's spot.“

“the food was hot, fresh, and so full of flavor. The customer service was amazing, and our waot time was minimal despite them being extremely busy. My Grandson is really picky and he loved EVERYTHING my son, Daughter, friend and I had.“

“Superb! Fantastic lunch at ROAM! Was our fav food spot during our week long visit in Grand Rapids! Selena, our server, was attentive and friendly and the best server we had all week. 👏 Food was delicious-tacos on paratha bread, ensalada de elote Rangoon dip and mango sticky rice all yum! Vibe and decor awesome!“

“Rose Waitress was great very friendly“

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

“Just a darling place! Food is yummy and they have some inventive specials. Perfect for a casual brunch experience at a place with deep roots and history. They are just missing the patio with umbrella tables, but otherwise you feel very much like you're in a cafe. We'll definitely be back!“

“This is a great burger place! Try the Elvis burger, it was so good! Fries were great, staff was super friendly. Loved all the Bigfoot decor. Will definitely go again. You can tell they make their patties from scratch with a good blend of brisket, bacon, and beef. Try this local gem! They even have Doge patties for your pup!“

“Amazing service! Ian was our bartender and he made sure we had a unique experience by introducing us to Megan, the owner, after said we wanted to try something we had never had before. She proceeded to ask us a series of questions and then proceed to make a pour based on our answers. She did awesome, as we tried two new bourbon we have never had and enjoyed the bourbon as well. This is a must stop if you enjoy sipping bourbon!“

“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.“

“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“

“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.“

“Amazing food, environment, drinks💗You must go!“

“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!“

“Went to the Rockford location on opening day and it was great! Paige was our server and super helpful in helping us choose drinks and food. We live 2 blocks away and are super happy about having this dining option downtown!“

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

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

“We have gone here for years and have never cared for the vinegar red Cole slaw. Tonight we went and it is a green Cole slaw and was delicious. Great change. Maxie was our waitress and I was so impressed with her. Great job! One of the best servers at Walker Roadhouse“

“So as my college student’s know, customer service is a pet peeve of mine. Well I just had a top notch customer service experience at your store. It is just as important to say good job, as it is to be upset when thing are substandard. So thank you for showing me my business is important.“

“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 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!“

“Convenient.

- Cheeseburger Basket - $11.75: The cheeseburger was taken from a warmer. The cheese was melted, but solid and stuck to the bun and tore the bun while trying to add toppings that were given separate from the cheeseburger. The toppings were very fresh and crisp, however. The burger patty was still juicy and cooked good. The bun was still soft and fresh.

- Fries (included in basket): Crinkle cut and on the thinner side. They cooled really fast and were tough. Eat them immediately. They needed a bit of salt, too.

- Super Pretzel - $6: Soft inside and lots of salt. It was on the darker side and tough, but okay.

- Service: Fairly immediate and helpful.

- Conclusion: You are mainly paying for convenience here. It is not bad, but it is nothing much to write home about. The burger was okay.

Visited on a Friday (Fourth of July) at 3:30pm.“

“This was our first time ordering from them. Staff was super friendly and helpful. We ordered rhe garlic parm boneless wings and they were delicious, they just could have used a touch more garlic flavor. All we really tasted was the butter and parm. Again, very good, just missed taste of garlic. Their fries and fried okra were delicious! Atmosphere was loud due to the kitchen. Fryers going and such. Was hard to hear the staff when I was ordering. All in all, we will be back for sure to try other things 😀“

“I love going here to eat after class anytime I can. I love their food so much, it is criminally underrated. The only issue is that it opens at 11am and closes at 3pm. I have classes that end at 4pm. Because of this I can never get there. This is just a suggestion, but it would be great if you were at least open for another hour or 2? Please?“

“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.“

“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!“

“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!!“

“WE have enjoyed numerous meals at Timbers and have been totally satisfied with the variety available and the presentation of them...The menu offers many options all of which cater those who wish to experience a different meal each visit...Plan on many more there....“

“Just visited last night and the staff and the atmosphere was amazing! Highly recommend!!!“

“The food was great, our server was fantastic, especially considering she was a single server waiting on a table of 16, and the atmosphere was awesome. Only thing I would say is the writings on the wall are not child friendly , and even worse in the bathroom 😅 it was interesting to hear what each person read on the walls when they came back to the table😂 it did provide some entertainment though!“

“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.“

“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.“

“One of the best sports bars in the state. They have a couple locations and all of them are good. Grear selection of beer. Including local breweries. While the food is standard bar fair, it is really good. The Wings and pizza have always hit the spot. Service is great and always a great view for whatever game you want to watch.“

“This restaurant came recommend to me as the best steakhouse in Grand Rapids. I was not disappointed. The staff was friendly (Kathryn) and answered all my questions. The atmosphere is perfect for a fancy date. Very romantic setting to impress. I don't drink alcohol and they had an alcohol free 0% Giasen Merlot which was exquisite. I started with French Onion Soup and Cheese Popover Muffins. For an entree, I had Australian Rib Lamb Chops with a Mint Demi Glase. For a side, I enjoyed Brussels Sprouts with Honey Dijon Mustard Sause. Everything exceeded my expectations and the Merlot paired nicely with the Lamb Chops. I highly recommend the Chop House as a must visit dining destination in the heart of Grand Rapids.“

“Amazing food. We popped in arround noon. my party had pancakes, chicken sandwich & shrimp/pork belly fried rice. I wish I didnt live over 2 hours away. We will be back next time we are in GR.“

“Love this bar, most everyone takes great care of the customers. Cole was my waiter tonight and he is always so attentive, friendly, and accommodating. I was sitting alone and he made sure I was taken care of the entire time I was here! ❤️“

“We are a Greek family and love the Greek dishes that Leo's Coney Island offers. We have dined there frequently, often bring friends. The food is always good and the service fantastic. That being said; however, we have decided not to dine there any longer during the cold months, as the owner chooses to keep the dining room quite frigid. We heat our home at 68 degrees and are comfortable at that temp. We have tried mutliptle visits to Leo's Coney Island this winter...and each time the dining room has always been uncomfortablly chilly. When we pay to go out to eat, dining with our winter coats on and still being cold is not a relaxing or enjoyable dining experience. We gave it another try last night visiting around 5:30pm (hoping the furnace was turned up). The dining area was extremely C-O-L-D! This could be why there were not many customers there? We asked the waitress if the heat could be turned up, and she replied, "No, the only person allowed to adjust the temperature is the owner, and he is not here". NOTE to Owner: Saving money by turning down the heat in the cold of winter does not provide a pleasant dining experience for your customers and certainly cannot be good for your business! So...we'll see you in the summer?.... ~ Chuck and Denise Antonopulos“

“FENOMINAL!! staff was great and food was really good ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️“

“Great atmosphere! if you love Chicago you'll love this place!“

“Came in the other day for a drink and tried the February drink specials. This month’s specials all looked so good! I was not disappointed with my chocolate covered strawberry martini! Thanks to the wonderful staff for helping me choose which one to try. I will definitely be back to try next months!“

“I absolutely LOVE Electric Cheetah! The food and drinks are always amazing, I would highly recommend their fries!!! It’s a great place to go if you want a casual restaurant with amazing food!“

“Awesome place and awesome people. Love the leaderboard“

“I have breakfast or brunch here every time I'm in the area, and I am never disappointed. The staff here is so warm and welcoming. The restaurant itself has a nice, clean, modern vibe. The avocado toast is the best I've ever had! 💕“

“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.“

“get a manager that owns up to poor service. waited too long to place our order. waited way too long -over an hour- for 3 meals which we ended up taking as carry out had to ask for a manager and she never came to our table. all while watching those sat after us getting served. i get things happen....i don't get blatant lack of professionalism in management. i always look to support local. thankfully i have other options in Rockford.“

“Food was great but very cold inside, We could not even take off coats to eat comfortably.
We ended up eating quickly and leaving due to the temperature inside the restaurant.
Customers around us were also wearing their coats.“