50 Best American Restaurants near Walker

“This is our new favorite breakfast place when we are in Grand Rapids. The food is wonderful and the staff was so friendly and welcoming. Service was great and even the patrons were friendly and sweet. I even got a hug from a fellow diner. Everyone there was having a great time and the vibes were wonderful ❤️💕“

“Applebee’s is the kind of place that knows its lane and stays in it—casual dining with familiar favorites. It’s not trying to reinvent the wheel, but sometimes, that’s exactly what you want.

The burger was a standout—cooked just right, stacked with toppings, and packed with flavor. And the mozzarella sticks? Perfectly crispy on the outside with that satisfying cheese pull inside. Definitely a solid appetizer choice.

What really made the experience, though, was Kyle. Easily one of the best servers I’ve had in a while. Quick with refills, checked in without hovering, and made sure everything came out hot and fresh. You can tell he actually cares about the customer experience.

If you’re looking for a laid-back spot with good food and even better service, Applebee’s—and Kyle—won’t disappoint.“

“We have been enjoying Culver’s in Standale/Walker since they opened, but, it is our experience that the quality of the food is gradually going down a bit. We usually get the fish sandwiches and also have enjoyed the onion rings, but, our last order was not good. Last Thursday, we ordered two two-piece fish dinners and substituted onion rings for the fries. This was a take-out order. When we got home and began to eat the food, we found the meal to be at a considerably low standard of quality. It tasted as though the oil used to fry both the fish and the rings was “old oil” and needed to be changed. It was quite disappointing for having paid $27 for the two meals expecting a decent fish dinner. We DID, however enjoy the coleslaw.“

“I had a great experience in Akron, Ohio. The same company there was great and this one was no different. You have the menu above the cashier and if you have any questions about the menu they are more than willing to help out. If your having a gathering or in the need to feed a large group of people. They have food for just the occasion. If your looking for a quick meal they will make it on the spot. The sandwich 🥪 I tried was fresh. It wasn't heated up in a microwave. I didn't try there pie, I'm sure it taste as good as their hot food. Payment here will be in the form or cash or credit card. There plenty of parking in the front.“

“I cannot remember our servers name from this afternoon at Logan’s in Walker, MI but he was absolutely phenomenal! Very nice guy and always made sure we had full drinks etc. of course the food is always great but he will be the reason we come back again. Definitely need more employees like him!! Made sure to give him almost a 50% tip! Well done sir! My mom and I were both talking about you an hour after we left. Haha.“

“Server/waitress Alexis Redman at the Alpine location is an absolute beast! Made me and my friends feel more than welcome and at home, interacted with each of us personally and never fails to lift our spirits.
As long as she is there, my whole friend group will continue to make stops at this location for the foreseeable future.“

“Mark was Awesome! Food Was Awesome and drinks were Fantasic! We are sooooo happy we stopped in here!“

“Rose Waitress was great very friendly“

“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.“

“Great food, great atmosphere.“

“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.“

“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!“

“A friend and I enjoyed breakfast today at Anna's House.Our server, Patty, took very good care of us! Her service, and our food were Fantastic. One comment though, my friend didn't get the chocolate chips on his pancakes that he ordered, but that was easily fixed when Patty brought a container of them and a dish of whipped cream as well. We enjoyed our food and the service was top notch.Thank you Anna's House, and Thank You Patty!☺️“

“Massive value and super positive service!

- Double Hamburger (with cheese) - $5.89 + 0.50: VERY delicious and huge (quarter for scale)! Worth every penny and then some.

The patty is about a quarter pound each and is medium quality. It is juicy and seasoned with salt just right. The cheese was forgotten originally, but was corrected. The burger was so hot that the cheese had no problem melting after being covered with the foil and was my favorite part (despite the mistake).

The toppings are good, but the lettuce was just a tad wilted. The sauces were in just the right proportions, too. The only two things I’d change are more preferences and very minor. I’m not a big fan of sesame seed buns. Also, the lettuce would be better shredded.

- Fries: Purchased separately by my daughter and I did not get the price. They were smaller to medium cut and cooked to perfection (and hot!). The texture was spot with a cripy outside and fluffy inside. They were seasoned with salt.

- Service: Some of the best service I’ve had in a long time. They were SUPER positive and greet everyone cheerfully. This is probably their best asset, but definitely not the only one. They love what they do and are really engaged.

- Atmosphere: Old diner kind of feel but without the frills. Just your average place. It was clean on the inside. Even then, the staff was going around checking to make sure it was kept clean. The outside looks a bit run down, but the inside is plenty welcoming and ready for anything.

Also note that it looks like they have old style service at your car, but that is actually just parking. They do have a picnic table under the roof, though. It could be nice in the summer (I visited in winter, HA HA).

- Conclusion: It was probably the best money I spent on a burger in a long time. I’d go back in a heartbeat.

Visited on a Saturday at 3pm.

Parking: Decent amount of parking. The loop around the back for the drive-thru was tight, uneven, and needs repair.“

“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!“

“First timer. Huge portions. Top notch customer service. Very accommodating to our family with smaller kids.“

“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“

“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“

“I couldn’t even take pictures this time. Fam took me for Father’s Day and I got the Cherie Inn special with their homemade sausage and shared a crab cake w my wife. Dear god! It was all life changing. Wonderfully cooked, and delicious. Served swiftly by veteran servers doing an amazing job making you feel welcomed.

Go. Soon.“

“Simply a hidden west Michigan gem. Wonderful people, very good food, inflation had t hit their pricing yet either!!! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️“

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

“Dinner just this week. Food was, as always, delicious and very well presented! Service was attentive, efficient, and energetic. A really good wine list! Varied regions and countries with representatives of some of the best and best bargains from “old world” and “new world.” We can verify the wine mark-up is absolutely minimal! We had the walleye and shortribs. Both were really delicious! The kind of food one expects to find in NYC, Chicago, SF, etc. Hats off to this husband and wife team that know how to do it up so well, providing outstanding food, wine, and service!! We will keep coming back!“

“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.“

“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!“

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

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

“I love Russ' - it is a nice, local chain with very good food, friendly staff, and a quiet atmosphere. I come here about 2-3 times a month to eat breakfast and work on my Bible Study. They are consistent in food prep, my coffee is always being refilled, and I have gotten to know the servers pretty well. Overall one of my favorite places to eat!“

“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.“

“I ordered with door dash. Have honestly never heard of them! AMAZING food. Such a big menu with so many different things. I ordered the A1 burger with crab rangoons. I will definitely be back.“

“Fantastic new menu! The folks at Stella's have knocked it out of the park for their 15th anniversary menu. Went with friends and we couldn't stop talking through the meal about how good the food was. Can't wait to come back and try more! Reasonably priced with good portions, too. THE spot to casually hang out downtown in a bar/restaurant hybrid atmosphere.“

“Great service here and great food for the whole family

Parking: Fast service

Kid-friendliness: Yes, kid friendly

Wheelchair accessibility: Bring your wheelchair as this place is wheelchair accessible!“

“We had a server last evening named Christine, maybe Christina She made our evening absolutely wonderful Funny, energetic, and provided fabulous service Food was great, but she was the real star of the night Management, please give her an atta boy!! That young lady is going far in life.“

“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.“

“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.“

“Delicious quick snacks and great customer service! I highly recommend them.“

“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.“

“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! 💕“

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

“Went for breakfast at 8:00 a.m. and was able to be seated right away. This is a great place to go if you don't like surprises. It has standard breakfast choices. Prices are normal. Food is pretty good. Coffee is middle of the road. Portion sizes are average. Service and cleanliness are top notch.

So if you are looking for a dive, this isn't your place. If you are looking for something creative and eclectic, this is not your place. If you're looking for generic food in a generic setting, this is your place.“

“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.“

“This place is fantastic! The food, staff, and the owner are awesome! My family HIGHLY recommends this gem! Absolutely delicious!“

“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!“

“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.“

“Great Food! Awesome service.“

“Great food and great staff good vibes all around never a bad time at cbj“

“best French fries, incredible salad“

“I recommend taking the place in as a whole. The story, the owners, the service, the food, the folks sitting next to you ready to have a friendly conversation. You just have to see it for yourself.“

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

“Service from B. Was great. Smash burger super and pasta dish very good- lots of liquid like they did not drain pasta, but good flavors. Floor was sticky-like a bar. They ran out of one of the specials an hour before we got there and it was before 7pm. I'd go back but think of this more like a bar vs restaurant with food more casual and quick. It did have outdoor seating which was full, but that is a nice feature.“