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San Chez A Tapas Bistro, Grand Rapids, MI

San Chez A Tapas Bistro

4.8 (526)
$30 and under
Tapas / Small Plates
38 W. Fulton, Grand Rapids, MI 49503

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for groups
  • Vegetarian-friendly
Tapas; Food and Fun from Spain that specializes in superior service with a focus on culinary artistry and environmental responsibility.

Due to high levels of business, San Chez does not accept reservations on Saturdays & Sundays and is walk-in only. We accept reservations online for groups of 8 or fewer. For groups larger than 8 people please give us a call for availability.

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Online reservations at San Chez A Tapas Bistro can only be made directly on their website.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Tapas / Small Plates, Latin / Spanish, Mediterranean
  • Hours of operation
    Tue–Sat 9:00 am–2:00 pm Tue–Thu 9:00 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 9:00 am–10:00 pm Sun 9:00 am–3:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Neighborhood
    Michigan
  • Cross street
    Commerce
  • Parking details
    Parking is available in 3 general areas: <br>1. City parking ramps 60 minutes free if in after 9:00 am & out before 6:00 pm for the ramp across Fulton St.the Monroe Center Ramp. <br>2.Various meters in the area. <br>3.The lot behind our building is not our lot. However the landlord lets us use it after 5:30 pm if there is no event at the Van Andel Arena it is free.
  • Public transit
    The Metro system of Grand Rapids called "The Rapid" has 6 lines that stop directly in front of 38 West Commerce. They are 1, 2, 3, 4, 14, 15.
  • Entertainment
    A large variety of live cultural entertainment and specific entertainment events can be arranged. Ask us for details and suggestions. Some examples include: *Multi-course wine dinners *Chef-taught cooking classes – can be combined with a wine dinner *Hafla Middle Eastern dinner and dance celebration *Salsa dancing party or Tango Milonga formal dance with instruction
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar Dining, Beer, Cafe, Chef's Table, Counter Seating, Delivery, Farm to Table, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 526 people are saying

San Chez A Tapas Bistro 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

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
San Chez A Tapas Bistro offers a delightful dining experience with "great food and service," accommodating diverse dietary needs. The tapas variety impresses, with particular praise for the tuna and "amazing croquettes." The ambiance is lively, and staff like Brett and Layne receive commendations for their attentiveness. A Grand Rapids favorite!
526 Reviews
  1. Gregg

    Detroit / Eastern Michigan1 review

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service. Friendly, helpful with recommendations. Every dish was excellent.

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  2. David

    Atlanta1 review

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of the best dining experiences I've had in a long time. The food was excellent, and the wait staff were top notch. The ambience was wonderful. I plan on returning for sure.

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  3. Maria

    Orange County15 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Second time dining, sitting at the same table and with the same waiter! Love everything about San Chez. Looking forward to a third time!

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  4. Andraea

    Philadelphia County10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Loved this restaurant. Great selection of delicious small plates w/ lots of selections for all styles of patrons. Our waiter, Todd, was fantastic and the overall vibe of this place was fabulous. Would eat there again in a heartbeat.
    San Chez A Tapas BistroResponded 4 days ago
    Thanks for the great review Andrea. We can't to see you in here again. Feel free to ask for Todd again next time!

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  5. Mike

    Detroit / Eastern Michigan2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Friend of ours recommended we eat here on a weekend visit and she was right on. Every thing was great
    San Chez A Tapas BistroResponded 4 days ago
    Thanks for checking us out Mike.

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  6. Shelley VIP

    Grand Rapids / Western Michigan83 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a party of 4 and shared 8 delicious tapas. The way the staff spread it out over the coarse of the dinner was perfect! We will definitely be back!
    San Chez A Tapas BistroResponded 4 days ago
    Thank you for taking the time to write a great review. We are excited to see you next time Shelley!

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  7. Matt

    Grand Rapids / Western Michigan18 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    We had an excellent time! The food was fantastic. The service was adequate. We were happy with our experience.
    San Chez A Tapas BistroResponded 4 days ago
    Thanks for the excellent review Matt.

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  8. Lydia

    Las Vegas2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 4, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had steak, shrimp, potato cheese croquets, goat cheese with awesome toast and the chocolate cake. I don’t know the San chez names for those items but they were all awesome! Our waiter Lane was on top of it and helped make our experience exceptional!
    San Chez A Tapas BistroResponded 4 days ago
    Lydia, thank you for the great review. So happy Layne gave you great service!

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  9. Brenda VIP

    Grand Rapids / Western Michigan4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 31, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and service. Lots of menu options to accommodate varies dietary needs. This is our go to restaurant in downtown Grand Rapids.
    San Chez A Tapas BistroResponded 4 days ago
    Thanks for the great review Brenda. We will always help out those with dietary restrictions.

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  10. Joanne

    Grand Rapids / Western Michigan5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 30, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Brett took great care of us. All of his recommendations were spot on. Don’t miss the tuna or the bread with goat cheese spread.

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FAQs

San Chez A Tapas Bistro offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (616) 774-8272.

San Chez A Tapas Bistro is rated 4.8 stars by 526 OpenTable diners.

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Online reservations at San Chez A Tapas Bistro can only be made directly on their website.

Google Map for San Chez A Tapas Bistro

38 W. Fulton, Grand Rapids, MI 49503

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Commerce
  • Neighborhood
    Michigan
  • Hours of operation
    Tue–Sat 9:00 am–2:00 pm Tue–Thu 9:00 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 9:00 am–10:00 pm Sun 9:00 am–3:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Tapas / Small Plates, Latin / Spanish, Mediterranean
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Parking is available in 3 general areas: <br>1. City parking ramps 60 minutes free if in after 9:00 am & out before 6:00 pm for the ramp across Fulton St.the Monroe Center Ramp. <br>2.Various meters in the area. <br>3.The lot behind our building is not our lot. However the landlord lets us use it after 5:30 pm if there is no event at the Van Andel Arena it is free.
  • Public transit
    The Metro system of Grand Rapids called "The Rapid" has 6 lines that stop directly in front of 38 West Commerce. They are 1, 2, 3, 4, 14, 15.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Entertainment
    A large variety of live cultural entertainment and specific entertainment events can be arranged. Ask us for details and suggestions. Some examples include: *Multi-course wine dinners *Chef-taught cooking classes – can be combined with a wine dinner *Hafla Middle Eastern dinner and dance celebration *Salsa dancing party or Tango Milonga formal dance with instruction
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar Dining, Beer, Cafe, Chef's Table, Counter Seating, Delivery, Farm to Table, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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