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MDRD, Grand Rapids, MI

MDRD

4.7 (2095)
$50 and over
Spanish
187 Monroe Ave NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503

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2 people
8:00 PM
Booked 13 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for scenic views
  • Great for creative cocktails
At MDRD, you’re invited to sample modern Spanish cuisine in Downtown Grand Rapids. 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.

Dining areas

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
  • 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 2,095 people are saying

MDRD reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Grand Rapids / Western Michigan

    Romantic

  • Grand Rapids / Western Michigan

    Great for scenic views

  • Grand Rapids / Western Michigan

    Most Booked

  • Grand Rapids

    Best Ambiance

  • Grand Rapids

    Innovative

  • Grand Rapids

    Healthy

  • Grand Rapids

    Romantic

  • Grand Rapids

    Lively

  • Grand Rapids

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
MDRD offers a stunning dining experience on the 27th floor with "amazing views" and "exceptional service." Diners rave about the creative and flavorful tapas, with highlights like the "wild boar empanada" and "el limón dessert." The atmosphere is perfect for special occasions, but note occasional service delays and mixed reviews on some dishes.
2,095 Reviews
  1. James

    Grand Rapids / Western Michigan4 reviews

    2.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Great views. Unique food. Great experience on the right night. Get a seat by the windows, not looking at the bar.

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  2. Melinda

    Grand Rapids / Western Michigan10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was a nice experience. A bit pricey. The food presentation was beautiful and the view is great (when everything in GR isn’t under construction)
    MDRDResponded 4 days ago
    Hello Melinda, Thank you so much for the great review! We appreciate you joining us and look forward to welcoming you back!

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  3. Erin Carolan

    Toronto / Ontario8 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on June 21, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Terrence or bust! When you make your reservation you MUST request Terrence. He will elevate your experience and knows his menu well! 5 star service and personality! Now the food…we decided to go with multiple Tapas as we wanted to try multiple things and not eat one main meal. Terrence made the best recommendations and we should’ve listened 100% to him, but we did veer off slightly. We started with the Wild Boar Empanada and this might be my new craving! Flavorful and beautiful texture both inside and out. Also enjoyed the octopus. This was our first time having octopus, though we are avid calamari lovers. It was cooked beautifully and very tender but I felt like it was a little bit too salty. Not sure I’d order it again, but happy to have tried it. We then had the Chicken Brunuelos, great texture and taste. They’re like very tender hush puppies. A little salty, but I would order again without the salt flakes on top. Now the Patatas Bravas… don’t bother. I have been to MDRD before and remember ordering this dish for the table and it was stunning. It had beautifully cut cubes of perfectly fried potatoes stacked intricately to create a pyramid and then the sauces already distributed on the plated arrangement so there was no thought to it as to dipping etc. This is no longer the case and now I know why Terrence didn’t recommend them. The potatoes are cut like thick steak fries and presented in a paper lined cone as though you’re at a fair or bowling alley. Along with a separate dish with sauces “on the side” this felt very “French fries and ketchup” to us and lacked the “wow” factor on both the presentation and taste. The old cubes had so much more texture because they had 6 fried sides with a tender center, as these are just thick cut wedges that you have to eat like a fry or cut apart on your plate and sauce yourself. Would never order this again or recommend it, please change it back! The El Limon dessert was the best ending and highly recommend trying it!
    MDRDResponded 5 days ago
    Erin, Thank you for the nice review! We will certainly let Terrance know how happy he made your dining experience! We also, appreciate your feedback that we can share with our culinary team. It was our pleasure hosting you, and we look forward to welcoming you back soon!

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  4. Peter VIP

    New York City42 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on June 20, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service was tremendous! However the food was just okay. Nothing particularly stood out as having any traditional Spanish flavorings. Spanish omelette was pretty bland. Main course of chicken was so heavily brined that it overpowered the flavor of the chicken
    MDRDResponded on June 21, 2025
    Thank you for taking the time to review us, Peter! We appreciate you joining us and appreciate your feedback to share with our culinary team. We hope you will join us again soon and look forward to welcoming you back for a more positive experience.

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  5. Elizabeth VIP

    Chicago / Illinois9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our server was Jeremy and he did a wonderful job explaining the dishes and making recommendations. The small plates were well spaced and we had plenty of time in between to relax and enjoy the spectacular view. The general manager, Jonathan, also stopped by to make sure we were well taken care of. We were introducing a family member from the east coast to Michigan for the first time and our dinner at MDRD was the high point of his visit! Overall a great evening.
    MDRDResponded on June 21, 2025
    Thank you for the great review, Elizabeth! We look forward to sharing your review with our team! We are thrilled you had a great experience introducing your family member to West Michigan! We look forward to welcoming you back again, soon! All the best!

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  6. Ruth

    Grand Rapids / Western Michigan1 review

    2.0

    Dined on June 20, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    We usually really enjoy dining here, but tonight it was awkward and not enjoyable. Our server complained about the drinks being made too full by the bar and difficult for him to serve, he squatted by our table, interrupted too many times to refill our water, even though we had a carafe at the table, and he didn’t answer our questions simply and clearly. He made our dining experience all about himself. Disappointing that nothing special was offered for our anniversary reservation too.
    MDRDResponded on June 21, 2025
    Hello Ruth, We apologize that your server made your visit unenjoyable. Thank you for taking the time to review us and we will certainly handle this internally. We truly hope that you will join us again for a more enjoyable experience. From all of us at MDRD, Happy Anniversary! We are so sorry, that your celebratory evening took a turn. Please reach out to the General Manager, Jonathan at (616) 776.3309 if we can be of further assistance.

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  7. Adar

    New York City3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was delicious! We enjoyed the tapas, the deserts, the cocktails!
    MDRDResponded on June 19, 2025
    Hello Adar, Thank you for the great review! We are so thrilled you enjoyed your experience! We look forward to welcoming you back again, soon!

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  8. Dawn VIP

    Grand Rapids / Western Michigan10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We ate here 3 weeks ago and loved it so much that we chose it to celebrate our 28th anniversary! It is a beautiful restaurant with an amazing view, excellent service and delicious drink and food. We love your bourbon brandy cocktail! We love your empanadas and our waitress suggested that we pair it with your cucumber dish this time. Excellent suggestion! We tried your perfectly cooked scallops from Japan and we would definitely order them again! We loved your lemon 🍋 dessert on our first visit but we wanted to try your raspberry chocolate tree dessert this time. Bravo to whomever creates these desserts. They are delicious pieces of beautiful art - such detail goes into creating them! Thank you again for recognizing our 28th anniversary with a sign, bubbly and a decorated dessert plate!!! It was a perfect night! PS We are returning next week for more scallops and the lemon dessert! We truly are very happy dining here!
    MDRDResponded on June 18, 2025
    Dawn, We are so pleased you chose us to celebrate your 28th Anniversary! Happy Anniversary, from all of as at MDRD! Thank you for the wonderful review! We are so pleased you had a great experience! We look forward to welcoming you back next week!

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  9. Chris

    Grand Rapids / Western Michigan4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    A wonderful anniversary dinner. It’ll be our special day place moving forward.
    MDRDResponded on June 18, 2025
    Chris, Thank you for taking the time to give us a review! We are so happy you chose us to celebrate your special day! We look forward to welcoming you back again, soon! Happy Anniversary!

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  10. Elizabeth

    Grand Rapids / Western Michigan2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Saturday summer night birthday celebration. Table facing the window with 'Happy Birthday' festive sign, nice touch. Hostess very personable, waitstaff professional. Food was amazing- we ended up ordering Tapas for dinner after being blown away by the awesome Charcuterie Plate- best I've had anywhere in the world (including Spain....). Decided to sample more of the dishes and again, the Melon/Cheese dish soooo tasty with great mingling of flavors. View was perfect- sunset over Grand Rapids. Would def plan another outing during Fall to see all the colors!!!
    MDRDResponded on June 18, 2025
    Elizabeth, We are so happy you had a great experience for a Birthday celebration! We appreciate you taking the time to review us! It was our pleasure and we cannot wait to welcome you back! The view in the fall is nothing short of spectacular! All the best!

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MDRD is rated 4.7 stars by 2095 OpenTable diners.

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Make a reservation

2 people
8:00 PM
Booked 13 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for MDRD

187 Monroe Ave NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503

Dining areas

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
  • 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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