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Grand Rapids Restaurants

Two unique factors make Grand Rapids dining extra special: We're located in the middle of one of the world's best growing regions. And we're home to one of America's finest culinary schools. The result is an astonishing variety of fresh, farm-to-table cuisine for every taste and budget - downtown, around town and along the lakeshore.

Don't miss our annual Restaurant Week celebration - the area's best eateries offer special menus at reduced prices.

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Love's Ice Cream makes a great summer treat during your Downtown Market visit.

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A plate of Brewery Vivant's duck nachos and a pint of beer.

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Wine Bars

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Ferris Coffee & Nut Co. - Coffee Pouring During Tour

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Touring the facilities at Long Road Distillers.

Distilleries

Crepe with strawberries and powdered sugar at Brown Butter Creperie & Cafe

Grand Rapids Restaurants with a French Flair

Visit one of the many coffee shops located in Grand Rapids for a beautiful work of art and caffeine boost!

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Aerial view of delicious dishes at Little Bird.

Breakfast in Grand Rapids

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Downtown Market offers cooking classes for all ages and skill levels!

Grand Rapids Cooking Classes

Flight and craft beer at Creston Brewery.

Grand Rapids Craft Breweries

Two hands holding potatoes at the Downtown Market in Grand Rapids

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Hard Ciders

Close up of window reading "Flanagan's Irish Pub"

Irish Pubs of Grand Rapids

Red Velvet Pancakes at Anna's House in Grand Rapids

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Five plates with assorted vegan desserts

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Insider's Guide to the Grand Rapids Dining Scene

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Winter Scene in Downtown Grand Rapids, 2022

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Flight of beer at The Mitten Brewing Co. in Grand Rapids

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Hard seltzer and beer at Two Guys Brewing

Locally Crafted Hard Seltzer in Grand Rapids

A pint of beer on a table in front of a map of the world on the wall.

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Taking a break from shopping with a coffee at Outside Coffee.

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Shopping at a Grand Rapids boutique store - looking for gifts.

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Glasses clinking at St. Julian Winery during Raise a Glass Wine Tour

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Friends enjoying cocktails and cheers-ing on rooftop

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Cherie Inn's vegan menu includes oil and gluten-free items.

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Man on wheelchair travelling on sidewalk in downtown Grand Rapids

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Breakfast

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Weekend Brunch-ing

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Must Try Burger Joints

Epic Vegan Desserts

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Cooking Classes

Local’s Favorite Pizza Places in GR

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Vegan, Gluten Free, Soy free baked desserts.

Downtown Dining Map

Explore the downtown dining options with this map.

28th Street Dining Map

Lots of choices on 28th Street to dining!

FAQ

Grand Rapids Travel Updates:

What safety guidelines are restaurants following?

The Kent County Health Department has developed very specific health and safety guidelines for foodservice businesses to follow, building on advice and input from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Restaurant Association, Michigan Restaurant and Lodging Association, and West Michigan COVID-19 Business Coalition.

While masks and social distancing are no longer required inside restaurants, many continue to prioritize customer safety in other ways – conducting daily staff wellness checks, implementing CDC-approved cleaning and sanitizing protocols, and more.

What's Open in Grand Rapids:

Do restaurants offer carryout and delivery options?

Yes. Many eateries expanded their takeout operations when in-person dining was restricted, and they continue to offer this service as a convenience to customers. Search our carryout/delivery listings for restaurants throughout the region.

Grand Rapids Restaurants

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Insider's Guide to the Grand Rapids Dining Scene

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