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MDRD, Grand Rapids, MI

MDRD

4.6
4.6
1933 Reviews
$50 and over
Spanish

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2 people
11:00 PM
Booked 29 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Romantic
  • Great for scenic views
At MDRD, you’re invited to sample modern Spanish cuisine. Melt into the lavish vibe of a dining experience where your every need is anticipated. From fabulous furnishings and sounds of the city to a deluge of exciting flavors—all your senses are engaged. Feel the rhythm of Madrid as you enter the seductive atmosphere of this luxurious top-floor tapería. Get swept up. Experience MDRD.


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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Spanish
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Tue–Thu 4:30 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:30 pm–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (616) 776-6425
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    Kyle Tilstra
  • Private party facilities
    Ignite your evening in the lively atmosphere of MDRD as you savor modern Spanish entrées, tantalizing shareables, decadent desserts and drink in the Grand Rapids skyline. Join us on the 27th floor of the Amway Grand Plaza and revel in the rhythm of Madrid.
  • Private party contact
    Sarina Charif: (616) 776-3233
  • Neighborhood
    Grand Rapids
  • Parking details
    Parking is available in the Amway Grand Plaza parking garage. Restaurant guests are provided a 50% discounted validation.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Private Room, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Experience La Buena Vista

    $25.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Multiple dates available
    Want to guarantee you and your fellow diners will have the best seat in the house? Elevate your evening at MDRD with Experience La Buena Vista. This paid, non-refundable, add-on secures a table that is guaranteed to overlook the Grand River and cityscape. Savor modern Spanish delicacies and lavish libations, surrounded by views of the Grand Rapids skyline. Satiate your wanderlust with the captivating views from the 27th floor and revel in the rhythm of Madrid. Terms & Conditions Each reservation can seat up to maximum of 4 guests $25 pre-payment is non-refundable or transferable Table secured 2 hours, 15 minutes Guests arriving more then 15 minutes late will have reservation canceled and pre-payment will not be refunded
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What 1,933 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Grand Rapids / Western Michigan

    Best Ambiance

  • Grand Rapids / Western Michigan

    Innovative

  • Grand Rapids / Western Michigan

    Hot spot

  • Grand Rapids / Western Michigan

    Romantic

  • Grand Rapids / Western Michigan

    Great for scenic views

  • Grand Rapids

    Best Ambiance

  • Grand Rapids

    Innovative

  • Grand Rapids

    Hot spot

  • Grand Rapids

    Romantic

  • Grand Rapids

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
MDRD offers a "spectacular view" of Grand Rapids, enhancing its elegant ambiance. Guests praise the "fabulous food" and "exceptional service," with standout dishes like octopus tapas and the salmon. While some find the pricing high, many celebrate special occasions here for its "magical evening" atmosphere and "beautiful plating."

1,933 Reviews
  1. Andrew

    Detroit

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It is a great restaurant and atmosphere. I will return frequently!

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  2. Tyler

    Grand Rapids

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a great time! Definitely recommend and will be back! Thank you to all of the staff for a good evening.

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  3. Lynn Zeman

    Grand Rapids

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Always incredible food. Such an amazing variety and so flavorful. How do they come up with these combinations??!! Love it all. Slightly noisy. I do feel like I had to raise my voice somewhat to communicate with my table, but food makes up for it.

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  4. Fred

    Grand Rapids

    6 reviews

    2.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    We made reservations for two persons on Open Table on 11/27 for Thanksgiving Day at MDRD. We checked the box that stated it was a "Deposit" to hold the table for $25 apiece (total $50). We assumed it would be used for no-shows or credited to our bill. We dined and had a delicious meal with good service from Megan. When the bill arrived (grand total of $293, including tax and 20% tip), it did not credit us with the $50 deposit. When we inquired about it, the manager came to our table and stated that this was a fee for the table, not a Deposit that would be used against the final bill. When we objected, the manager said he would refund the $50 on our credit card. We then gave Megan our credit card and she returned to our table with a credit card slip for $341 instead of $293. Once again, we objected and wouldn't sign the slip for the wrong amount (getting embarrassing now as nearby diners began watching this commotion). Again, a manager came to our table, took the bill back for the wrong amount and gave us a new bill for $293 to sign, which we did. Looking at our credit card today, the 29th, our credit card was billed $50 for the "deposit", $293 for our bill, and $341 for the wrong bill. We are simply incredulous. We have been charged $685 for a meal that cost $293.

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  5. melissa

    Pittsburgh

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I’m a regular at MDRD, it’s so incredible I will always be back. I take many people here, the food is always great, wonderful cocktails, and the service is second to none.

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  6. Israel

    Grand Rapids

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 23, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our servers were amazing and the food was so good! It was my wife’s birthday and they wrote her a birthday message with chocolate on the dessert plate and left her a birthday note on the table when we arrived. I will definitely be recommending this place to my friends.

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  7. Demetrike

    Detroit

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 23, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We celebrated my husbands birthday at MDRD and our server Terrance made the night unforgettable. We never looked at the menu and asked him to bring us his favorites, and he did NOT disappoint! The food was excellent, the ambiance was awesome, and Terrance’s energy was incredible and contagious. Highly recommend.

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  8. Stacee

    Grand Rapids

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 23, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Wow! First timer and took my cousin out and it was her first time as well. Terrence was… how do I put this? PERFECTION! The moment he walked up to the table, he brought a smile to our faces, was inviting, informative, and energetic in a way that totally matched the vibes of MDRD. There was quite a large table of loud businessmen next to us, but thankfully they finished up within 45 mins or so of us taking a seat. Grateful for that because I felt like we were having to shout across our two top to hear each other over their booming voices. This obviously had nothing to do with the restaurant, but it felt worth mentioning if you are sitting along the booths behind the bar. The tables are close so everything felt very intimate with the couples on each side of us. It was cute though and the couples next to us felt like old friends as Terrence brought us all together to talk our favorite cocktails so far, what glassware we loved, and then we would all go back about our business. It was absolutely lovely and will 100% return. Excellent views! Excellent vibes! I definitely felt like I was in a city bigger than Grand Rapids during this dinner.

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  9. Nick

    Detroit

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 21, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Perfect place for an anniversary dinner; we will definitely come back

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  10. Alanna

    Grand Rapids

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 21, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful view and ambience. A bit loud music for conversation. Our server was well-informed . Food was unique and flavorful. Great for special occasions!

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FAQs

MDRD is rated 4.6 stars by 1933 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
11:00 PM
Booked 29 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for MDRD

187 Monroe Ave NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Grand Rapids
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Tue–Thu 4:30 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:30 pm–11:00 pm
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Spanish
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Parking is available in the Amway Grand Plaza parking garage. Restaurant guests are provided a 50% discounted validation.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Kyle Tilstra
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Private Room, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (616) 776-6425
  • Private party facilities
    Ignite your evening in the lively atmosphere of MDRD as you savor modern Spanish entrées, tantalizing shareables, decadent desserts and drink in the Grand Rapids skyline. Join us on the 27th floor of the Amway Grand Plaza and revel in the rhythm of Madrid.
  • Private party contact
    Sarina Charif: (616) 776-3233
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