32 Grand Rapids / Western Michigan Restaurants to Love This Valentine's Day

4.4 (1779)

$30 and under

Seafood

Lansing

Mitchell's Fish Market is a premier upscale-casual seafood restaurant concept featuring the absolute freshest seafood. Mitchell’s Lansing has a raw bar, open kitchen, the fish case displaying Today’s catch and customized cutting room and offers a variety of seafood options including grilled or broiled, blackened, cooked Shang Hai style or prepared to your taste. Mitchell’s also offers a Gluten free menu.

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LesVIP

Dined 3 days ago

All good except dining room very cold. Food got cold very quickly.

Mitchell's Fish Market is a premier upscale-casual seafood restaurant concept featuring the absolute freshest seafood. Mitchell’s Lansing has a raw bar, open kitchen, the fish case displaying Today’s catch and customized cutting room and offers a variety of seafood options including grilled or broiled, blackened, cooked Shang Hai style or prepared to your taste. Mitchell’s also offers a Gluten free menu.

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LesVIP

Dined 3 days ago

All good except dining room very cold. Food got cold very quickly.

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Margaux at JW Marriott Grand Rapids

4.5 (912)

$31 to $50

French

Grand Rapids

At Margaux, a classic French bistro meets the sophistication and luxury of the JW Marriott brand. Here, crisp aprons and select wine lists complement chic design and contemporary flair. Our menu marries tradition with innovation, bringing the best in French cuisine to a modern American audience. Impeccable service, distinctive dishes, inspiring atmosphere. Bienvenue à Margaux.

While our main dining room is open for dinner service between the hours of 5:00pm and 10:00pm, our Lounge invites you to join us between the hours of 11:30am and 11:00pm Sunday through Thursday, with a limited menu offered between 2:00pm and 5:00pm. Hours for the Lounge extend through midnight on Friday and Saturday.

Connected by skywalk to the Amway Grand Plaza, Curio Collection by Hilton, Downtown Courtyard Marriott, DeVos Place, DeVos Performance Hall and Van Andel Arena.

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Jimmy

Dined on Jun 12, 2025

Great Service from the server and a beautiful restaurant!

At Margaux, a classic French bistro meets the sophistication and luxury of the JW Marriott brand. Here, crisp aprons and select wine lists complement chic design and contemporary flair. Our menu marries tradition with innovation, bringing the best in French cuisine to a modern American audience. Impeccable service, distinctive dishes, inspiring atmosphere. Bienvenue à Margaux.

While our main dining room is open for dinner service between the hours of 5:00pm and 10:00pm, our Lounge invites you to join us between the hours of 11:30am and 11:00pm Sunday through Thursday, with a limited menu offered between 2:00pm and 5:00pm. Hours for the Lounge extend through midnight on Friday and Saturday.

Connected by skywalk to the Amway Grand Plaza, Curio Collection by Hilton, Downtown Courtyard Marriott, DeVos Place, DeVos Performance Hall and Van Andel Arena.

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Jimmy

Dined on Jun 12, 2025

Great Service from the server and a beautiful restaurant!

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Bravo Italian Kitchen - Lansing

4.6 (907)

$30 and under

Italian

Lansing

Bravo Lansing is an upscale-casual Italian restaurant in Lansing, perfect for those seeking authentic pasta, wood-fired pizza, and signature entrées. Enjoy handcrafted cocktails and wine in our inviting, family-friendly atmosphere, surrounded by stunning Roman-ruin décor. Planning a holiday party or Thanksgiving celebration? We offer catering services and easy reservations to make your event special. Whether dining in or ordering online, Bravo Lansing is the place to eat in Lansing, MI for great Italian cuisine. Visit us today-reserve your table or order online!

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Brenda

Dined on Jun 15, 2025

Alexander was our server. He did a fine job. We had Shrimp Scampi, Lobster, Shrimp Fettuccine, and Tomato Caprese salad. Everything was delicious. Generous servings. Great place for special occasions!

Bravo Lansing is an upscale-casual Italian restaurant in Lansing, perfect for those seeking authentic pasta, wood-fired pizza, and signature entrées. Enjoy handcrafted cocktails and wine in our inviting, family-friendly atmosphere, surrounded by stunning Roman-ruin décor. Planning a holiday party or Thanksgiving celebration? We offer catering services and easy reservations to make your event special. Whether dining in or ordering online, Bravo Lansing is the place to eat in Lansing, MI for great Italian cuisine. Visit us today-reserve your table or order online!

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Brenda

Dined on Jun 15, 2025

Alexander was our server. He did a fine job. We had Shrimp Scampi, Lobster, Shrimp Fettuccine, and Tomato Caprese salad. Everything was delicious. Generous servings. Great place for special occasions!

Pietro's Italian Restaurant & Party House

4.6 (665)

$30 and under

Italian

Grand Rapids

Pietro’s is a casual Italian restaurant known for over 45 years for its classic and signature pastas including West Michigan’s number one pasta dish, Fettuccine Michael. As soon as you walk through the hand-carved Tuscan doors, you’ll enter into the aroma of fresh-baked bread and hand-crafted house-made ravioli all made in our pasta shop daily. The authentic Tuscan tile floors, hand carved booths and Pietro’s family pictures are an example of Pietro’s time-inspired passion of authenticity. Our service brings your experience of classic and signature Italian recipes to life. Large portions of affordably priced menu selections, like our tender Veal Marsala , line-caught salmon, house-made mozzarella and soups to our award-winning pizzas are prepared with the freshest made-from-scratch ingredients. We invite your entire family and friends to enjoy family-style dinner service perfect for any large gathering.

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Dan

Dined 4 days ago

The perfect restaurant to celebrate our 33rd anniversary. Great food, quiet, romantic. Its been just the two of us, and also a group of 10 to celebrate several family birthdays at once. In my mind, there's no place better!

Pietro’s is a casual Italian restaurant known for over 45 years for its classic and signature pastas including West Michigan’s number one pasta dish, Fettuccine Michael. As soon as you walk through the hand-carved Tuscan doors, you’ll enter into the aroma of fresh-baked bread and hand-crafted house-made ravioli all made in our pasta shop daily. The authentic Tuscan tile floors, hand carved booths and Pietro’s family pictures are an example of Pietro’s time-inspired passion of authenticity. Our service brings your experience of classic and signature Italian recipes to life. Large portions of affordably priced menu selections, like our tender Veal Marsala , line-caught salmon, house-made mozzarella and soups to our award-winning pizzas are prepared with the freshest made-from-scratch ingredients. We invite your entire family and friends to enjoy family-style dinner service perfect for any large gathering.

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Dan

Dined 4 days ago

The perfect restaurant to celebrate our 33rd anniversary. Great food, quiet, romantic. Its been just the two of us, and also a group of 10 to celebrate several family birthdays at once. In my mind, there's no place better!

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The Melting Pot - Grand Rapids

4.7 (1214)

$31 to $50

Fondue

Grand Rapids

Welcome to The Melting Pot. We offer a truly unique dining experience created by the art of fondue. Whether you’re celebrating a birthday, anniversary, a long overdue date night, or celebrating with a group, The Melting Pot is perfect for any occasion. Tailor your visit with a four-course dining experience including cheese fondue, salad, entree and chocolate fondue. Or, come by for fondue cheese paired with that perfect glass of wine from our extensive selection. That's not to say we haven't had more than a few stop by to satisfy that chocolate craving after a movie.

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ryan

Dined on Jun 1, 2025

Food was all perfect and our server Isaiah was spot on. All the management was very attentive and checked in multiple times to make sure we were taken care of.

Welcome to The Melting Pot. We offer a truly unique dining experience created by the art of fondue. Whether you’re celebrating a birthday, anniversary, a long overdue date night, or celebrating with a group, The Melting Pot is perfect for any occasion. Tailor your visit with a four-course dining experience including cheese fondue, salad, entree and chocolate fondue. Or, come by for fondue cheese paired with that perfect glass of wine from our extensive selection. That's not to say we haven't had more than a few stop by to satisfy that chocolate craving after a movie.

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ryan

Dined on Jun 1, 2025

Food was all perfect and our server Isaiah was spot on. All the management was very attentive and checked in multiple times to make sure we were taken care of.

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Ruth's Chris Steak House - Grand Rapids

4.8 (2729)

$50 and over

Steakhouse

Grand Rapids

Ruth’s Chris Steak House – Right inside the Amway Grand Plaza, Ruth’s Chris Steak House serves only the best steaks, hand-selected from the top 2% of the country’s beef and broiled to perfection at 1,800 degrees so that every last bite stays as hot and delicious as the first. Enjoy the freshest seafood, classic sides and homemade desserts that satisfy any craving. Whether it’s a business meeting or private event, a guys’ night out, or just the girls, we will accommodate your every need in our warm and inviting atmosphere. Scroll down to take virtual tours of our restaurant and private dining rooms!

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BryanVIP

Dined 5 days ago

Great job again! Autumn does a super job, paces the dinner well, and is a pleasure to talk with.

Ruth’s Chris Steak House – Right inside the Amway Grand Plaza, Ruth’s Chris Steak House serves only the best steaks, hand-selected from the top 2% of the country’s beef and broiled to perfection at 1,800 degrees so that every last bite stays as hot and delicious as the first. Enjoy the freshest seafood, classic sides and homemade desserts that satisfy any craving. Whether it’s a business meeting or private event, a guys’ night out, or just the girls, we will accommodate your every need in our warm and inviting atmosphere. Scroll down to take virtual tours of our restaurant and private dining rooms!

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BryanVIP

Dined 5 days ago

Great job again! Autumn does a super job, paces the dinner well, and is a pleasure to talk with.

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Bay Pointe Bar & Grille

4.3 (962)

$31 to $50

American

Grand Rapids

We have all the ingredients necessary to delight your inner foodie. Chef Todd VanWieren has crafted the perfect seasonal menu brimming with locally sourced, sustainable ingredients-all paired with top wines and a seasonal handcrafted cocktail menu! Beautiful Gun Lake provides an incredible year-round atmosphere experience, thanks to the ever-changing seasons of West Michigan. Simple, really-it's just good food, good drink, with a view you can't beat.

**PLEASE NOTE**: during the warmer months, we do not accept reservations for our outdoor seating area, or for our Waterfront Room. They are seated on a first-come, first served basis. A reservation with us does not guarantee we will have a patio table or Waterfront Room table available for you upon arrival. We ask that you keep your party's visit to 2 hours or less when seated on our Patio. Requests will only be honored on a first come-first served basis.

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Steve

Dined 3 days ago

We were seated promptly. Waited on immediately. Food was great. Server continuously checked with us. All good!

We have all the ingredients necessary to delight your inner foodie. Chef Todd VanWieren has crafted the perfect seasonal menu brimming with locally sourced, sustainable ingredients-all paired with top wines and a seasonal handcrafted cocktail menu! Beautiful Gun Lake provides an incredible year-round atmosphere experience, thanks to the ever-changing seasons of West Michigan. Simple, really-it's just good food, good drink, with a view you can't beat.

**PLEASE NOTE**: during the warmer months, we do not accept reservations for our outdoor seating area, or for our Waterfront Room. They are seated on a first-come, first served basis. A reservation with us does not guarantee we will have a patio table or Waterfront Room table available for you upon arrival. We ask that you keep your party's visit to 2 hours or less when seated on our Patio. Requests will only be honored on a first come-first served basis.

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Steve

Dined 3 days ago

We were seated promptly. Waited on immediately. Food was great. Server continuously checked with us. All good!

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Bowdies Chophouse - Lansing

4.9 (1536)

$31 to $50

Steakhouse

Lansing

Quaint, and cozy chophouse located down town Lansing across from the convention center. We feature prime steaks, gourmet cocktails, and a delicious wine list! Due to the size of the restaurant reservations are recommended!

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Robert

Dined 3 days ago

Great Bourbon selection and beef options. Would like another starch choice only augratin and truffle frys.

Quaint, and cozy chophouse located down town Lansing across from the convention center. We feature prime steaks, gourmet cocktails, and a delicious wine list! Due to the size of the restaurant reservations are recommended!

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Robert

Dined 3 days ago

Great Bourbon selection and beef options. Would like another starch choice only augratin and truffle frys.

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The Kitchen by Wolfgang Puck

4.7 (2211)

$30 and under

Global, International

Grand Rapids

The Kitchen by Wolfgang Puck is located inside the Amway Grand Plaza Hotel downtown Grand Rapids with a one-of-a-kind-view along the Grand River. Specializing in a global cuisine with Wolfgang Puck's signature recipes using only the freshest, local ingredients. Pair your meal with a glass of wine from our extensive wine list or one of our local craft beers on tap.

Outdoor patio seating along the Grand River is first come first serve and private dining rooms are available through our Private Dining Office. Located next to DeVos performance hall and DeVos convention center and connected to direct access via skywalk to the VanAndel Arena!

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Rosie

Dined 7 days ago

Great food! Not our server was nice and helpful. Would definitely visit again.

The Kitchen by Wolfgang Puck is located inside the Amway Grand Plaza Hotel downtown Grand Rapids with a one-of-a-kind-view along the Grand River. Specializing in a global cuisine with Wolfgang Puck's signature recipes using only the freshest, local ingredients. Pair your meal with a glass of wine from our extensive wine list or one of our local craft beers on tap.

Outdoor patio seating along the Grand River is first come first serve and private dining rooms are available through our Private Dining Office. Located next to DeVos performance hall and DeVos convention center and connected to direct access via skywalk to the VanAndel Arena!

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Rosie

Dined 7 days ago

Great food! Not our server was nice and helpful. Would definitely visit again.

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4.3 (1189)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

Saint Joseph

Plank's Tavern on the Water is on one of the oldest harbors in the Great lakes.
Its approachable modern menu, home-style seating, and waterfront location takes inspiration from the place it's in, the people who live here, and the past it comes from.

We offer indoor and outdoor seating, outdoor seating is available on a first come, first served basis and cannot be reserved. although every effort will be made to accommodate your seating preferences.

Join us in a place where everyone is welcomed!

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PearlVIP

Dined 4 days ago

Wonderful dining experience on the water! Food, drinks and service were fantastic. Relaxed vibe with upbeat menu.

Plank's Tavern on the Water is on one of the oldest harbors in the Great lakes.
Its approachable modern menu, home-style seating, and waterfront location takes inspiration from the place it's in, the people who live here, and the past it comes from.

We offer indoor and outdoor seating, outdoor seating is available on a first come, first served basis and cannot be reserved. although every effort will be made to accommodate your seating preferences.

Join us in a place where everyone is welcomed!

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PearlVIP

Dined 4 days ago

Wonderful dining experience on the water! Food, drinks and service were fantastic. Relaxed vibe with upbeat menu.

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3.7 (1603)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

Grand Rapids

Mertens Prime, located in the historic 1914 New Hotel Mertens lobby in Grand Rapids, offers locally sourced, in-house hand-cut steaks, chops, and unique takes on classics. Scratch made kitchen where we make all the pastas and desserts. We have a large selection for vegan & vegetarian.

Prime features a full-service espresso machine and classic pastries like beignets. Guests can enjoy tableside presentations like filet dinner for two, a weekly curated rolling cheese cart, and bananas fosters and creme brulee.

The kitchen is scratch made and we feature many locally sourced products.

The bar top is one of the largest in Grand Rapids and seats 18 guests along with lounge tables. Our bar features a daily happy hour from 4pm-6pm 7 days a week for both food and beverage! Seasonal mocktails available along with many other non-alcoholic offerings.

Mertens Rooftop offers a full bar and a menu of appetizers. To book a reservation at Mertens Rooftop, select "Outdoor Seating", if available.

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Laura

Dined 4 days ago

Beautiful spot. Went for all seafood with calamari and then the crab cakes!

Mertens Prime, located in the historic 1914 New Hotel Mertens lobby in Grand Rapids, offers locally sourced, in-house hand-cut steaks, chops, and unique takes on classics. Scratch made kitchen where we make all the pastas and desserts. We have a large selection for vegan & vegetarian.

Prime features a full-service espresso machine and classic pastries like beignets. Guests can enjoy tableside presentations like filet dinner for two, a weekly curated rolling cheese cart, and bananas fosters and creme brulee.

The kitchen is scratch made and we feature many locally sourced products.

The bar top is one of the largest in Grand Rapids and seats 18 guests along with lounge tables. Our bar features a daily happy hour from 4pm-6pm 7 days a week for both food and beverage! Seasonal mocktails available along with many other non-alcoholic offerings.

Mertens Rooftop offers a full bar and a menu of appetizers. To book a reservation at Mertens Rooftop, select "Outdoor Seating", if available.

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Laura

Dined 4 days ago

Beautiful spot. Went for all seafood with calamari and then the crab cakes!

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Old Burdicks Bar and Grill

4.1 (317)

$30 and under

American

Kalamazoo

During the renovation of our downtown location, the team will be serving up a limited menu of Burdick's favorites out of our sister restaurant on the second floor of the Radisson - The Morning Dish! Guests can enjoy items like wings, burgers, and salads, as well as a full bar.

Reservations are welcome and encouraged at our Temporary location.

Old Burdick's Renovation:
Old Burdick’s Bar & Grill is currently undergoing a full renovation and brand refresh. When we reopen in Fall 2025, the updated space will include an expanded dining area, two completely private event rooms, and a lively addition—four lanes of duckpin bowling! Perfect for game nights, celebrations, and casual hangouts. We can’t wait to welcome you back for a better-than-ever Burdick’s experience.

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Angela

Dined on Apr 12, 2025

Great service Menu was very small as they renovate but good we ordered was good

During the renovation of our downtown location, the team will be serving up a limited menu of Burdick's favorites out of our sister restaurant on the second floor of the Radisson - The Morning Dish! Guests can enjoy items like wings, burgers, and salads, as well as a full bar.

Reservations are welcome and encouraged at our Temporary location.

Old Burdick's Renovation:
Old Burdick’s Bar & Grill is currently undergoing a full renovation and brand refresh. When we reopen in Fall 2025, the updated space will include an expanded dining area, two completely private event rooms, and a lively addition—four lanes of duckpin bowling! Perfect for game nights, celebrations, and casual hangouts. We can’t wait to welcome you back for a better-than-ever Burdick’s experience.

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Angela

Dined on Apr 12, 2025

Great service Menu was very small as they renovate but good we ordered was good

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