A Night Out In Grand Rapids &

Surrounding Areas

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ROMANTIC EVENINGS TO FAMILY PIZZA NIGHT - GRAND RAPIDS HAS WHAT YOU ARE LOOKING FOR!

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Grand Rapids has excellent dining options throughout the metroplex.   Some of the most well respect and up and coming chefs are right here in Grand Rapids, Ada, Rockford, and surrounding areas!

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TOP GRAND RAPIDS METRO DINING OPTIONS

• Noco Provisions - Stylish, modern gastropub offering craft beer, cocktails, wine & updated comfort classics.

• Rose's On Reeds Lake - if anything, come for the views, yet the food is fantastic too!

• Nonna's: The Trattoria - an intimate Italian restaurant located in an old home in historic Ada

• Cottage Bar & Restaurant -  the oldest operating bar and restaurant downtown. Known for our casual charm and down to earth atmosphere, we're famous for having the city's best burgers, and  award winning chili.

• Cherry Inn - is one of West Michigan’s best kept secrets and one of my good friends, Catherine,  says they have "the best Eggs Benedict!!".

• San Chez Tapas Bistro - offers a blend of authentic European, Mediterranean, and Latin American cuisine in a fun, laid-back, and artful atmosphere.

• Beacon Corner Bar & Coastal Fare - Opening Soon

• Flo's Wood Fired Pizza -  is determined to be one of the best pizza places in Rockford, Michigan. While you are there, slip on over to St. Julian's Winery for a lovely glass wine.

• Leo's Seafood Restaurant & Bar - Voted BEST SEAFOOD RESTAURANT in Grand Rapids.

• Condado Tacos - a place to come as you are, soak up the local vibe. It's a one-of-a kind experience.

• Bostwick Lake Inn - we love going here spur of the moment and sitting at the bar and chatting it up with the bartender - he even remembers our name! (and what we drink!) and that lake view is stunning!

• Tacos El Cundado -  authentic flavors!  tacos, burritos, and quesadillas, also features Latin American grocery items and a self-serve salsa bar.

• The Old Goat - located in historic Alger Heights, you will find deliciously hand crafted foods and cocktails in a quirky fun atmosphere.  Some nights you'll find a piano player singing his heart out, or on German week an accordion player squeezing out Bavarian tunes.

• MDRD -   on the 27th floor of the Amway Grand Plaza,  surrounded by panoramic views of the Grand River, and serving modern Spanish cuisine .

BREWERIES

• City Built  Brewing - great for IPA's and delicious Puerto Rican inspired food.

• Brewery Vivant - some swear this is the BEST brewery, so check it out and decide for yourself!

• The Mitten Brewery Company - cool atmosphere in an old firehouse serving not only craft beer, but also amazing pizza.

• Perrin Brewing Company - 

• Schmohz Brewing Company - located near the Patterson Ice Center, you will see a lot of Hockey locals relaxing after practice.

• Third Nature Brewing Company - winners of the 2020 Best of The West Revue Readers Poll

• Archival Brewing - Recreating historic fermented beverages while serving regional cuisines with a local twist.

• Harmony Brewing Company -is a home-brewer dream project, turned Eastown staple with award-winning pizza.

• Founders Brewing Company -ranked in the top breweries in the world by Ratebeer.com

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FENN'S FAVORITES - PLACES TO EAT, SHOP, TRAIN, RELAX, EXERCISE

• Louise Earl Butcher - mama brings home meat and bones for me!

• Cakabakery - stunning cakes, cookies and other delights, but mama doesn't share

• The Found Cottage - vintage and new objects for your home & frames for my picture!

• A Pleasant Dog - training & day camp. Mama says I am already a very good boy!

• Herman's Boy Deli - you should see their meat selection, and mama loves their coffee 

• The Cobbler - shoe repair.  I bet Remy, the owner, can fix your leash too!

• Cannonsburg Trail, White Pine Trail, Iron Belle Trail and more! - Let's go for a walk!

• Michigan Is For Paddlers - Water Trails - I wear my doggie life jacket when we kayak

• Cannonsburg Ski Area - Ski, Hiking, Tubing, Concerts & Taco Nights! I do tricks ​​for tacos!

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