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Knoop, Grand Rapids, MI

Knoop

3.9
3.9
364 Reviews
$30 and under
Cocktail Bar
Our upscale rooftop cocktail lounge serves elevated American cuisine. Savor made from scratch sharables and small bites as well as special craft cocktails served tableside with our personalized flair. Delight in a wide variety of local beer and wine while enjoying stunning views of downtown Grand Rapids.

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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 20 times today

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Cuisines
    Cocktail Bar, Contemporary American, Gastro Pub
  • Hours of operation
    Tue–Thu 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 3:00 pm–12:00 am
  • Phone number
    (616) 456-6200
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Neighborhood
    Grand Rapids
  • Parking details
    Hotel Parking
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 364 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

3.9
3.9 based on recent ratings
  • 3.9Food
  • 3.8Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 3.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Grand Rapids / Western Michigan

    Great for scenic views

  • Grand Rapids / Western Michigan

    Lively

  • Grand Rapids

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Grand Rapids

    Great for scenic views

  • Grand Rapids

    Lively

364 Reviews
  1. TrenaB

    Northern MI

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Beautiful restaurant. Wonderful views from the outdoor seating. Service was great and the food was excellent. There was a nice selection of cocktail specials as well.

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  2. JacksonH

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 9, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience5
    Great outdoor patio, drinks took a very long time. Overall wonderful experience!

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  3. BeckyVlo

    Grand Rapids

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on August 31, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Love the rooftop deck, service was impeccable and food amazing - love the Eggplant and Pretzels!

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  4. Jeneveivealsh

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 19, 2023

    overall3food3service2ambience4
    Very cool atmosphere and vibes! We enjoyed ourselves but service was not anything special.

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  5. KatG

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 18, 2023

    overall2food1service1ambience4
    Our table was the bar section, the service was terrible. Our server seemed to constantly forget about us, and it wasn’t even busy. The food also is very small portions, tasted bland, and was expensive. Great for pictures and a view, but not a good place for service and food.

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    Grand Rapids

    17 reviews

    2.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on August 18, 2023

    overall2food1service5ambience1
    We wanted to love it. We’ve been talking about going there for weeks… buuuuuut - SKIP THIS PLACE.. For a place to call themselves a Modern Dutch restaurant they should be ashamed that the only thing that even hints toward Dutch is the wall of Delft. Not one single item on the menu seemed to hit at a Dutch origin - not even a Stroopwafel with coffee or an Oliebollen or the most simple toast with Hagelslag… any one of these would take moments to source & add authenticity to their gimmick of calling it a Dutch restaurant in a Dutch-focused town. The food we did order was mediocre at best. The server was amazing, fun, and helpful - even steered us away from a few menu items that were not popular with guests. The rooftop views were moderate at best, mostly because the seating we were offered were low seats facing East, so we got no sunshine, a view of the balcony’s edge/railing and some neighboring rooftops. The most noticeable thing we saw in the view was another rooftop bar with westerly views and more comfortable looking seating (we went there after & it was a much better experience). The drinks we ordered were incredibly overpriced- even at happy hour pricing. The second round tasted like soda water. All in all, the hotel looked okay, but if you’re not sleeping there, I’d skip this restaurant. Actually, if you ARE sleeping there, skip this restaurant and adventure to any other adjacent property for better tasting cocktails & menu items.

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  7. Holly

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 12, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience5
    Location was great, environment was fun! Food was priced a little high, but other than that, fun location. Not too noisy and easy to have good conversation.

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  8. RandyP

    Hawaii

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on August 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great spot for a first date-- sat outdoors on a beautiful evening, with great service!! Perfect for conversation and relaxatio

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I took my mom and my sisters there for my birthday. They have such an amazing atmosphere. The rooftop view is fabulous and the weather was perfect for sitting outside. They have appetizers on their food menu, but we did it tapas style and ordered 5 to split between the four of us and it was more than enough. Their serving sizes are huge. All 4 of us were able to eat plenty of each in item we ordered. I highly recommend!

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  10. AmyP

    St. Louis

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on August 4, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    We had a large group that they accommodated and attended to happily

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  11. LoLo

    Grand Rapids

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 2, 2023

    overall2food2service1ambience3
    Very slow service. Drinks weren't great. Love the location and decor.

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  12. Fabulous

    Grand Rapids

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on July 28, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Great place! Will go again. We went early so it wasn’t busy. Food was good and drinks were too. Just a bit slow service.

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  13. Erika

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 16, 2023

    overall1food3service1ambience4
    We had reservations and sat right away! Took 20 minutes for a waitress to see us, they were understaffed which was not the waitresses fault however the additional 25 minutes to get water and our drinks was unacceptable. Then our waitress overcharged us. I was hoping for a relaxing experience with friends and was left incredibly disappointed. We never got a chance to order food because we had to leave for our next reservations elsewhere.

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  14. ShesofftoCMU

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We were sat out on the patio (where we wanted to be!) as soon as we got there. There was fun music playing, a bit loud for my taste but my daughter thought it was great! View is amazing. Server was attentive and knowledgeable. All around fun nite out with the girls!

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  15. RebekahD

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 11, 2023

    overall3food1service3ambience5
    Very disappointed with food. Also disappointed with the drinks options. Loved the atmosphere, but will not be back based on the food.

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  16. MEpp21

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 8, 2023

    overall2food2service2ambience4
    I normally never leave reviews, even if a place is bad but my experience here was just that awful. We had a reservation for two and I requested to be sat outside. We were told the patio was closed because of the weather as it had rained a few hours previously so I understood and we sat inside instead. Then we order our drinks and they couldn’t even make what I asked for because their slushee machine wasn’t working right. Also their fryer was down so from the 10 things listed on the menu, you could only choose from about half of those. Then after about half an hour there, people were being seated outside on the patio. Not once did they ask us if we’d like to move outside. Not to mention our waitress acted like she was annoyed we were even there. We didn’t end up getting food and just left after a drink and went to Hopcat where our service was exceptional. Really disappointed in this experience since it had good reviews and thought it would be a fun atmosphere.

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  17. OpenTable Diner

    Miami

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 7, 2023

    overall3food5service1ambience3
    Their fryer was broken and half the menu was no longer an option. When you only have ten things to choose from, it’s pretty disappointing. The food we had was great, but our service was terrible. We sat around with empty drinks for over 25 minutes and the food, while delicious, took over an hour to arrive. For $322 (5 adults and a child) we’d expect better service. I’m not sure I’d go back.

    KnoopResponded on July 8, 2023

    Hello! Thank you for your feedback, and for joining us this weekend. Unfortunately, the fryer issue was out of our control & we were unable to find a repair tech on such short notice. Our service, however, IS within our control, and I apologize that we fell short in any way. If you are able to contact the restaurant by phone, I'd love to hear more details so we can take steps to ensure this doesn't happen again. Just ask for me by name! I hope to hear from you, - Clayton (Knoop MGMT)

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  18. JT05

    Grand Rapids

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 7, 2023

    overall2food2service4ambience5
    View from the patio is the very best part of this experience. Service was good. Drinks were decent, but pricey. We were informed after placing our food order that the fryer was down which ruled out what we had ordered and several other things on the already small menu. Things happen, sure...but after reading many reviews of issues that seem to stem from the kitchen it feels like a stretch to let it go as a one-off. Disappointing is the best word for this experience.

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  19. OpenTable Diner

    Grand Rapids

    8 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on July 5, 2023

    overall3food5service2ambience5
    Great food. Love the view. Our server was great but it took a long time to get the food. Maybe short on kitchen staff?

    KnoopResponded on July 8, 2023

    Thank you for joining us! I'm happy to hear you had a lovely time. We did only have one chef that evening (you nailed it), and that was a busier time of day. We hope to see you again, so we may have another chance to WOW you, properly! Have a great day! - Clayton (Knoop MGMT)

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  20. Rachael

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 21, 2023

    overall4food4service3ambience4
    The view and atmosphere was cozy and nice for downtown Grand Rapids. It was quiet and relaxed. The food was nothing special but was great snack food. I loved the atmosphere and thought it was a great place to chat with a friend so will definitely be back!

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  21. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on June 18, 2023

    overall1food1service1ambience1
    No point in making a reservation since they don’t honor them. As a hotel guest with a reservation I expect to be seated at the time of my reservation. Not worth the hassle.

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  22. Tiffanys

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    They only have appetizers but everything we got was super good, including the drinks. Our server was fantastic and personable.

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  23. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 16, 2023

    overall1food1service1ambience1
    Made a reservation for my birthday 2 weeks in advance. Called ahead 2 days before to confirm the reservation. When I arrived I was informed the kitchen and bar were closing in 15 minutes because the entire restaurant was shutting down for an event. I called my friends and we all went to Hotel Merten’s instead. Horrible customer service to allow someone to make a reservation half an hour before the restaurant closed.

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  24. MelissaJ

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 14, 2023

    overall2food2service4ambience4
    The service was great, but food and cocktails were mediocre- especially for the price. The mahi had no flavor and did not match the description at all.

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  25. JenniferK

    Grand Rapids

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on June 9, 2023

    overall3food5service3ambience5
    Love the atmosphere and the server was very friendly, but waited almost 20 minutes between each request like drinks, then water, etc. We didn't have any food this time.

    KnoopResponded on June 13, 2023

    We are so sorry your time with us wasn't up to our standard. Busy or not - those wait times are unacceptable, and this issue will be addressed. If you'd like to discuss further, please feel free to reach out. Even so, we thank you for joining us, and hope you will give us another opportunity in the future. Thank you! -Clayton (Knoop MGMT.)

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  26. MsBrie3

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 3, 2023

    overall2food2service3ambience2
    We were excited about this place, but left very underwhelmed. Food was ok, edible but nothing special- the menu left out some key information for some dishes. Drinks were good, but they were out of two of the ones we wanted to try. Service was good, but the atmosphere was confused. Light colors and wood on a rooftop felt kind of Mediterranean vibes, but the food was high end sports bar and the music was 2010s club vibes. Overall, 2 stars- would not return or recommend.

    KnoopResponded on June 13, 2023

    Our apologies! We are in the midst of some rebranding efforts, and were out of several ingredients due to preparation for a new menu launch in the coming week(s). However, that is no excuse, and I am sorry to hear your experience was less than stellar. We aim much higher than that, and hope you will give us another chance to wow you in the future! -Clayton (Knoop MGMT)

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  27. Ggwillis

    Detroit

    20 reviews

    5.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on June 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We started inside and as soon as an outdoor was available, we were moved. Great drinks and food!

    KnoopResponded on June 13, 2023

    Happy to hear you had a great time; thank you for joining us! :) -Clayton (Knoop MGMT)

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  28. JodyS

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Everything was AMAZING. The service was just right, the food was more than we expected and delicious and the drinks were so unique!

    KnoopResponded on June 13, 2023

    Wow! We appreciate such kind words. Thank you for joining us, and we hope to see you again soon!

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  29. Disappointed

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 17, 2023

    overall1food1service3ambience1
    This is the last time we will ever go to Knoops! They did not honor our reservation. The drinks were horrible. Out of too many drink and food items. There are many other options in downtown GR, don't waste your time at Knoops.

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  30. AdamC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 10, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Great food. Drinks were less impressive, felt like I could have made them at home, especially for the price. Service and atmosphere were a plus!

    KnoopResponded on June 14, 2023

    Thank you for coming to join us! So happy we were able to provide you a pleasant night out. We launch a new beverage menu next week; come back soon and see if we can't impress you! -Clayton (Knoop MGMT)

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  31. DanielleS

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 6, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Our group had a great time at Knoop. We only went for drinks so can’t speak to the food. The atmosphere was fun. A little loud but made it a fun vibe. It was rainy so we couldn’t sot outside but they accommodated us inside just fine. Friendly staff. Will go again!

    KnoopResponded on May 16, 2023

    Thank you for the kind words - we're so happy you had a great time! Now that the weather is getting better & better, our terrace is open more often than not. Be sure to come back & try the food, and we'll be sure to save you a table outside! -Clayton Knoop MGMT

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  32. OpenTable Diner

    Denver

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on April 29, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    We love knoop. Taken out of town friends there quite a few times.

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  33. OpenTable Diner

    Grand Rapids

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We made a reservation for our kids for prom. They were treated like adults and had a wonderful time. Excellent staff!

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  34. KelseyS

    Detroit

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 16, 2023

    overall2food1service5ambience3
    The brunch was a miss...the food was cold and disappointing and service for drinks was slow. Our waitress however was wonderful!

    KnoopResponded on April 20, 2023

    We are so very sorry to hear that your experience was less than satisfactory! This brunch was our first, a bit of a proof of concept. We hope you will still join us in the future as we work out all the kinks! Please consider coming by for our regular service hours M - Th 4 - 10PM, or Fri & Sat 3 - 12 Midnight; & we will make it up to you! Thank you, - Clayton (Knoop MGMT)

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  35. AllisonB

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 16, 2023

    overall2food1service5ambience4
    I had a reservation but when we got there we were told the kitchen was closed due to an upcoming event. Also out of several ingredients for drinks so they were unavailable.

    KnoopResponded on April 20, 2023

    Hello there! We apologize for your difficulty with service. Our kitchen hours are 4 - 10PM daily, Mon - Sat. If your visit was within these hours, and you were still told food was unavailable, please contact us & we will figure out what happened. Thank you for coming by; I hope to hear from you & we hope you'll give us another chance in the future! - Clayton (Knoop MGMT)

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  36. Giss

    Grand Rapids

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 11, 2023

    overall3food2service4ambience3
    I made my reservation for outside for my friends birthday. It’s what she specifically wanted. But when we arrived we were told outside was unavailable because it wasn’t open yet. But it was open and there was people at every table. We specifically went for the rooftop balcony. I could have sat inside at literally any other restaurant

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  37. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on April 10, 2023

    overall5food1service5ambience5
    Loved the knoop experience. Unfortunately kitchen is closed on Mondays; however we were able to bring in our own snacks to accompany our delicious craft cocktails. Will do again!

    KnoopResponded on April 20, 2023

    Hey there; we're so happy you enjoyed your time with us! Though kitchen service is closed on Mondays currently, as we approach summer & the busier season, do expect that to change. Thank you for your kind words; we hope to see you again! - Clayton (Knoop MGMT)

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  38. MedvinA

    Grand Rapids

    4 reviews

    2.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on April 7, 2023

    overall2food1service4ambience2
    No alcohol in the expensive drinks, cost on the menu was not matching with the cost on the receipt. Any part they were charging more, food menu, so few options very uncomfortable furniture.

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  39. DeborahC

    Grand Rapids

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on April 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful experience in every way. The Matchmaker cocktail would be worth a return on its own. Can’t wait to return to experience everything outside.

    KnoopResponded on April 20, 2023

    The matchmaker is a unique beast, well worth the trip on its own - we agree! :P So happy to hear that you had an awesome experience. We opened the terrace last weekend and are looking forward to doing so more often (weather permitting)!

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  40. BrockR

    Grand Rapids

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Lindsay was our waitress (I hope I spelled that correctly!) and she was wonderful. Made the whole experience great :)

    KnoopResponded on April 20, 2023

    She is a rockstar! Very glad to hear your experience was so stellar :) Thank you for joining us; come back soon! -Clayton (Knoop MGMT)

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Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
  • Physical distancing

    • Limited number of seated diners
    • Extra space between tables
  • Protective equipment

    • Waitstaff wear masks
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace
    • Staff temperature check required
    • Contact tracing information collected

FAQs

Knoop is rated 3.9 stars by 364 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
Google Map for Knoop

131 Ionia Ave SW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503-5115

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Grand Rapids
  • Hours of operation
    Tue–Thu 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 3:00 pm–12:00 am
  • Cuisines
    Cocktail Bar, Contemporary American, Gastro Pub
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Hotel Parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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