Grand Rapids Restaurants

Locals weighed in on the best date night spots in Grand Rapids if you want to impress and maybe avoid the couch this Valentine’s Day.

Butcher’s Union in Grand Rapids ranks No. 11 on Yelp’s 2026 top 100 restaurants, earning praise for meat-forward dishes, weekend brunch, and an impressive whiskey selection.

Over 45 new restaurants opened in West Michigan in 2025, from quick bites to indulgent meals. Discover the latest eateries across Grand Rapids, Muskegon, Holland, and beyond.

Fire Bird Bar is moving into the former Turnstiles space in Grand Rapids, bringing live music, southern comfort food, pizza, and a salad bar. The new country-rock venue is expected to open February 2026.

Heated igloos and cozy huts are transforming winter dining in Grand Rapids. Here’s why the trend has stuck around and where you can enjoy a warm, memorable meal outside.

Don’t stress over holiday cooking disasters! Here’s a list of Grand Rapids restaurants open on Christmas Day 2025, from buffets and diners to sushi and steakhouses.

Fans can finally taste Adobo Boy again! The family-owned Filipino restaurant reopened in Grand Rapids with soft-opening days Dec. 1–2, offering classics like adobo, lumpia, and rotating specials.

Feast without the fuss! Check out which Grand Rapids area restaurants are serving up Thanksgiving buffets, to-go meals, and full turkey dinners this year.

Traverse City’s Two Sons Pizza is coming to Grand Rapids with two locations, beginning with a pop-up at 67 Ottawa Ave. NW. Hand-stretched New York-style pies, garlic knots, and more await.

Butcher’s Union in Grand Rapids was named Michigan’s best steakhouse by Tasting Table, featuring Wagyu sirloin, a massive whiskey list, and weekend brunch favorites.

After 15 years of serving up favorites in Grand Rapids, Sushi Kuni has closed, but a new Korean restaurant, Haludam, has opened in its place.

Downtown Grand Rapids just gained a new late-night option: Cottage Inn Pizza is officially open, serving up pies, wings, and more until 3 a.m. weekends.