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Friesian Gastro Pub, Grand Rapids, MI

Friesian Gastro Pub

4.4
4.4
454 Reviews
$31 to $50
Gastro Pub
After sitting vacant for a few years, we renovated the former “Lord’s Chapel” building just down the hill from Michigan Street’s Medical Mile corridor into The Friesian Gastro Pub. In addition to having a full bar, we serve up comfort food with an eclectic twist.

The Friesian accommodates seating for over 80 people inside (including our unique centrally-located bar), and when the weather warms up we will open our 20-person back patio and 50-person rooftop deck – a first for Michigan Street!

The Friesian is co-owned and operated by local restaurant industry veteran Craig Jones, along with co-owners Zan Lamkin and Phil Rienstra. All three owners live in Grand Rapids and are excited to bring a gastro pub with a fun atmosphere and great menu to the Midtown Neighborhood.

We intend to change the menu regularly with some globally-inspired selections, but not stray too far from what you’d expect in a neighborhood gastro pub. So you’ll have to keep coming back to see what’s new.

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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 20 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Cuisines
    Gastro Pub, Global, International, Cocktail Bar
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sat 11:00 am–3:30 pm Sun 11:00 am–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 3:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 3:00 pm–12:00 am
  • Phone number
    (616) 825-3001
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Private party facilities
    Different areas of the restaurant available for large parties. Booking via events@friesiangr.com
  • Neighborhood
    Grand Rapids
  • Cross street
    Eastern & Michigan
  • Parking details
    other than street parking, we share a large parking lot off of Eastern Ave. just north of Michigan St.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 454 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.2Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.1Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Grand Rapids / Western Michigan

    Healthy

  • Grand Rapids / Western Michigan

    Neighborhood gem

  • Grand Rapids

    Great for brunch

  • Grand Rapids

    Innovative

  • Grand Rapids

    Healthy

  • Grand Rapids

    Neighborhood gem

  • Grand Rapids

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Grand Rapids

    Lively

454 Reviews
  1. Silvereagle1

    Indiana

    32 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    32 reviews

    Dined on September 14, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience4
    Really good choice thanks to Open Table. Food: variety and quality great Service: friendly and responsive. Ambiance: Industrial chic meets neighborhood tavern. Well worth a visit! 👍

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  2. JohnB

    Grand Rapids

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food and service was absolutely amazing. The staff was so friendly and knowledgeable, they were genuine and made us feel very welcome. One of the owners even stopped by to check on us. Would highly recommend for any occasion.

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  3. AmyB

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great place with shaded rooftop deck. Delicious food and hand-mixed, innovative cocktails . Very underrated. We love this place.

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  4. JessK

    Grand Rapids

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on August 19, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience5
    An excellent place for a Saturday brunch. They had a few vegan options and offer gluten free options as well. It was quiet because most were sitting on the roof. The vegan nachos were good, but the portion size is enough for two people. My friends both enjoyed their sandwiches.

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  5. HRST

    Grand Rapids

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on August 6, 2023

    overall4food4service3ambience5
    Good experience overall. Being a server in the past, I try to give the benefit of the doubt. I believe our server was the only one in front of house other than the bar staff but still took 15 minutes to get drinks. We were there for a birthday so timing didn't really matter but we were there for 2.5 hours and I got 3 drinks. Would have gotten more but just wasn't asked for them.

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    Grand Rapids

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on July 30, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food, drinks, and service are always outstanding. Also love the rooftop dining. Definitely one of my favorite restaurants!

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    Grand Rapids

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on July 30, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent food and service for Sunday brunch. We sat in the rooftop and had a large group. Our server was great! It was dead there, so I hope they get customers and keep serving weekend brunch!

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  8. veganfoodie

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We thoroughly enjoyed our dinner with friends. Our server was helpful, well-informed and pleasant and the food was outstanding!

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  9. Birdly65

    Northern MI

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on July 19, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience3
    Our overall experience was ok. Food was good but unexceptional. Our waitress was doubling as a bartender and the wait time for the food was long. We had a total of four appetizers and were there for almost two hours. Forty minutes into our visit we only had drinks. One of those visits where your not sure if your coming back or not. It was a decent value for what you received but a meal you could have gotten pretty much anywhere.

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  10. JaneT

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 18, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Wait staff was friendly and knowledgeable. Excellent drinks upon her recommendation. We loved the spicy calamari. Falafel sandwich was vey good. The drunken noodles had great flavor but I would have preferred a little more sauce and perhaps a side of siracha.

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  11. Foodiequeen

    Detroit

    18 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on July 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We absolutely loved this place. We enjoyed a beautiful dinner in their outside covered patio. Our server was exceptional! She was extremely cheerful and so nice. This was a great find!

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  12. JosephO

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 7, 2023

    overall3food2service2ambience5
    The patio and drinks were good. I was slightly disappointed with the lack of flavor in the wonton soup and drunken noodles. There was not enough salt and pepper. Joe, our server, didn’t right our order down which caused him to bring out the wrong items twice.

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  13. JulieG

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I wish I could remember the name of our server because she was wonderful. We sat upstairs and the ambiance was perfect. The food was amazing. The Cabernet was the best I'd ever had. I took a pic of the bottle even - Maddelena. Highly recommend Friesian Gastro Pub and the wine!

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  14. ArielleM

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 5, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Great Restaurant great food and Love the Drinks! Had a great experience.

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  15. RossV

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 29, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience5
    Nice place! The food and cocktails were great! Moderately priced, and interesting variations that were executed nicely! Although we didn’t sit out back, they have an incredible outdoor seating area. The inside was quaint, but nice! The only flaw was the service, but I don’t believe this was due to the quality of the staff, but rather the shortage. The staff was knowledgeable and friendly, but just not enough to handle all the customers.

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  16. ThomasB

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The Friesian is our go to summer spot for a nice night out! The roof top patio is perfect for a beautiful summer evening. The adult slushies are delicious, but the blueberry gin fizz is hands down the best drink on the menu! The food is always amazing and never disappoints. If you're looking for a new place with great vibes and a fun atmosphere, this is the spot!

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  17. OpenTable Diner

    Grand Rapids

    17 reviews

    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on June 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great dinner and experience. Service was fantastic and the recommendation for the spicy pork belly was fantastic. Pesto pasta and stuffed salmon were both very good and s very good drink list as well. Definitely recommend and will he back.

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  18. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 22, 2023

    overall4food4service2ambience5
    While the food was delicious, I ordered the chicken wing appetizer and it was plenty of food, the service was not exceptional. We were waited on by a waitress on the rooftop patio. Because of how busy it was, I assumed it would take awhile to be served. However, when she did approach us, she wasn’t exactly friendly and seemed very straightforward and direct about grabbing our orders. Throughout the night, she wouldn’t stop directly at our table, but instead walk by and half caringly asking how the meals were.

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  19. GaryB

    Jacksonville

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on June 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great menu and specials. Our server was very attentive.

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  20. Benjamin

    Grand Rapids

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    We had a good experience here for our anniversary. We dined on the rooftop!

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  21. RaquelP

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Popped in for our 19th anniversary for a laid back meal and left feeling great. Food was amazing!! Sesame ginger wings, double smash burger, asparagus salad with a side of steak, pistachio cherry tart and Vietnamese crème brûlée ALL wonderful Wouod highly recommend this perfect little place packed with amazing vibes Oh and BTW their adult pineapple slushee was the BOMB!! the best mojito I’ve ever had Thx for a great time

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  22. RonD

    Toledo

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on June 18, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Amazing food! Party of 8 all loved food and drinks. Could use more staff to speed things up but that is pretty much the norm now. Really a great place!

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  23. SarahD

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I’ve never had a bad experience here. Food, drinks and service always impeccable. Well thought out dishes and drinks. They offer an incredible HH. You can’t go wrong with Friesian. They have kids menus available on request.

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  24. OpenTable Diner

    Grand Rapids

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on June 9, 2023

    overall5food4service4ambience4
    Good fun on the whole; noisy; service was good, a bit slow but acceptable considering how busy they were; pasta dish was described with three sauces but arrived a bit dry. Stuffed salmon was truly excellent.

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  25. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 5, 2023

    overall2food4service1ambience3
    I went to the Fresian with my SO for an impromptu date night. What attracted us the most about this place was the aesthetic and the rooftop which we got to sit on. My SO and I ordered two cocktails: the slick shoes and the adult slushee with a bubbly topper. Both cocktails were good and very served very cold! For food we did the truffle fries and wings. Again, food was also very good! Unfortunately, the service was mid. Our server took a while to greet us and never checked in on us after our food arrived. I had asked her for some condiments and she never brought those over. We didn’t receive silverware or napkins either which I had planned to ask when the server came to check on us. By the time the server came over, we were done and weren’t craving any entrees so we decided to go elsewhere. Overall, I’d be back again but hoping for the service to be a little better!

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  26. Amber

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I’m so so happy to find another place that I can eat at. I have dairy and egg allergies and I tend to find it hard to find places to eat at. Not only does this place exist but it tastes AMAZING!

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  27. OpenTable Diner

    Grand Rapids

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on June 2, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Love the rooftop here and the atmosphere is great!

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  28. HSZW

    Grand Rapids

    21 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    21 reviews

    Dined on May 21, 2023

    overall3food2service5ambience5
    Great atmosphere. Server was a delight. Unfortunately the food was quite greasy. The hash browns appeared to have been previously frozen and fried and were sitting in a small puddle of oil on my tray. We all wish we would have liked our food because we really liked the venue. It’s ended up being just too “heavy” for our tastes.

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  29. ErnestG

    Grand Rapids

    19 reviews

    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on May 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always a great time at Friesian and always something new and enticing on the menu!

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  30. WesMantooth

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fantastic food, great service, all on the rooftop patio! Best truffle fries I've ever had. Server was courteous and genuine, rooftop patio was quiet enough to hear our conversations. Overall, great experience!

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  31. Cath

    Denver

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Absolutely phenomenal, per usual. We had the Crab Stuffed Shrimp and Shaved Asparagus Salad to start followed by the Spicy Tofu and the Drunken Noodles. I was DELIGHTED at the spice level involved in the tofu dish… thank you for that!! Everything was beautifully prepared and the flavors were balanced and delicious. Service is always friendly and welcoming! Can’t wait to enjoy your patio on our next visit! Thank you :)

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  32. DebT

    Greater Boston

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Loved the food and the Fries Fondue appetizer was delicious.the cocktail menu had some great selections Nice covered, outdoor seating. Good service.

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  33. KimL

    Detroit

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent! Our first time here. From appetizers to dessert, the food was great and the service was just right. We’ll be back.

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  34. AnnM

    Grand Rapids

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on April 29, 2023

    overall4food5service3ambience3
    The food was fantastic and the cocktails were delicious. It was really loud and our server gave us an extremely long time after we told her we needed a min before ordering but I would go back for the food and drinks.

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  35. Victoria

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was delicious and the service was great! Definitely recommend

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  36. CherylV

    Grand Rapids

    15 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on April 28, 2023

    overall3food3service4ambience4
    Stuffed salmon was amazing! Brie BLT was overrated. Mac and cheese was okay. Parking is a problem.

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  37. KarenJ

    Grand Rapids

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on April 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This is my favorite restaurant!! They have an awesome menu with many interesting vegan and GF options. The cocktails are amazing!

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  38. ALowe

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great service and a lovely time spent with friends.

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  39. RichardT

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Bahn Mi sandwich was delicious! Spicy tofu was also extreme delicious. Cocktails had by all were very good.

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  40. LisaA

    Detroit

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on April 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We went for a birthday dinner - free dessert! Monday night special was “ All day happy hour!” Amazing truffle fries with cheese fondue and an lamb and pasta entree!! Delish

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Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
    • Sealed or wrapped utensils used
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

You can order delivery directly from Friesian Gastro Pub using the Order Online button. Friesian Gastro Pub also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (616) 825-3001.

Friesian Gastro Pub is rated 4.4 stars by 454 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 20 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Friesian Gastro Pub

720 Michigan St NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Eastern & Michigan
  • Neighborhood
    Grand Rapids
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sat 11:00 am–3:30 pm Sun 11:00 am–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 3:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 3:00 pm–12:00 am
  • Cuisines
    Gastro Pub, Global, International, Cocktail Bar
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    other than street parking, we share a large parking lot off of Eastern Ave. just north of Michigan St.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (616) 825-3001
  • Private party facilities
    Different areas of the restaurant available for large parties. Booking via events@friesiangr.com
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