Larry's pick:
Donkey Taqueria
Lauren's pick:
Donkey Taqueria
(* within walking distance from the loft)
butcher's union
Meat + Whiskey.
YUP.
Understated and excellent. Go for the lunch buffet!
živio
Bosnian bliss. Must order the Cant-stop-wont-stop fries!
The Søvengård
Voted Top Farm To Table Food In Grand Rapids!
Terra
Farm-to-table dishes, wood-fired pizza, craft cocktails & beer offered in a stylish, rustic space. Home of the beet margarita!
Electric Cheetah*
Homestyle American comfort food with a quirky vibe
stella's lounge
Graffitied walls + an '80s arcade set the tone for this bar with 200 whiskeys + a pub-grub menu.
Voted best burger in America by GQ magazine
Speakez lounge
Speakeasy-inspired lounge offering live music, new American eats, and modern + old-time cocktails
ato sushi
Compact cafe mixing classic Korean & Japanese fare including BBQ, noodles, sushi & bento boxes
san chez
Breezy tapas spot for Mediterranean + Spanish flavors with an upbeat ambiance
slows bbq
Award-wining BBQ that started in Corktown, Detroit
Our go-to for GR Ramen and Pho. Great for dinner OR a late night ramen run!
donkey taqueria*
Tacos, tortas, and the best
margs in town
Maru sushi*
Unique sushi rolls, sharing plates & cocktails
The Winchester*
Classic brew pub, classy cocktails, + great outdoor patio
The Commons*
Think, your grandmothers living room...vintage MCM decor and fun funky cocktails
Early Bird
Contemporary café with natural decor serving all-day brunches with an international twist
Luna taqueria
Hip, modern Mexican restaurant serving tacos & creative cocktails in a dark, stylish space
graydon's crossing
Old-world gastropub serving global grub made with area-sourced ingredients + many varieties of beer
roam
Tapas and global cuisine at the heart of downtown
ando sushi + Bar
Contemporary Asian-fusion dishes, plus draft beer, wine & craft cocktails.
two scotts bbq
BBQ joint in a converted root-beer stand serving smoked meats, country sides + old-fashioned sodas