Diners' Choice: Innovative restaurants in Grand Rapids

OpenTable

Updated March 05, 2025

Looking for the best restaurants that are fit for foodies in Grand Rapids? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyzes nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favorite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

The Melting Pot - Grand Rapids

4.9

4.9 (1220)

$31 to $50

Fondue

Grand Rapids

About the restaurant

Welcome to The Melting Pot. We offer a truly unique dining experience created by the art of fondue. Whether you’re celebrating a birthday, anniversary, a long overdue date night, or celebrating with a group, The Melting Pot is perfect for any occasion. Tailor your visit with a four-course dining experience including cheese fondue, salad, entree and chocolate fondue. Or, come by for fondue cheese paired with that perfect glass of wine from our extensive selection. That's not to say we haven't had more than a few stop by to satisfy that chocolate craving after a movie.

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ErikVIP

Dined on Feb 27, 2025

Great Date Night. Quiet table versus the loud closely seated restaurants. Very friendly team! Great value for all of the food with the roses and the candlelight dinner.

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Experience

Standard Reservation

Grand Finale

4.9

4.9 (120)

$30 and under

Contemporary French / American

Grand Haven

About the restaurant

We are located downtown Spring Lake, MI on the back side of Epicurean Village Down (facing the dollar general) We are an European inspired Bistro and Café. Serving Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner! Everything from croissants, pain au chocolat, muffins, and scones, to desserts, macrons, and fine pastries. We have selection of coffee, tea, and espresso beverages along with a full bar, classic cocktails, and wine selection. Our menu is French inspired with classics like quiche Lorraine, croque madam, salad Niçoise, and jambon buerre. Our dinner menu rotates seasonally with weekly features. Not to mention the many entrees (starters) like escargot, bone marrow, and oysters to get your evening started. Dine in, curbside, or takeout available

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Alan

Dined on Mar 8, 2025

The service was a bit off due to a staff illness; not typical for this establishment. Still very enjoyable with excellent food.

Coast 236 Restaurant & Bar

4.8

4.8 (1244)

$50 and over

Contemporary American

Saugatuck

About the restaurant

Every coastline brings with it an air of freshness and wonder, an inspiration in every ebb and flow. Coasts can be recognizable and new … predictably unpredictable in a way that can surprise or delight. But no matter the geography, there is a familiarity and a connection. At Coast 236, the rhythm of familiarity and freshness is our inspiration. Sourcing fresh and sustainable ingredients from water and land, we passionately craft approachable coastal inspired cuisine with unexpected details. Coast 236 takes reservations for tables of 1-6 guests only through open table. Sorry, service animals only.

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Jeremy

Dined 5 days ago

Simply one of the best examples (in West Michigan) of a small restaurant and talented team being focused on excellence all the way around, from start to finish. Coast 236 executes at a level of culinary skill and service that we're grateful for, especially being so close to our home. Some of the freshest ingredients, especially the seafood (flown in multiple times a week) combined with the chef's passion for flavor, texture, and presentation all work together to deliver an experience worthy of a Michelin or James Beard recommendation. Highly recommended, and we'll be back again soon!

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Experience

Southern Italian Wine Dinner (March 2025)

Knoop

4.8

4.8 (435)

$30 and under

Cocktail Bar

Grand Rapids

About the restaurant

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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SuzVIP

Dined on Feb 28, 2025

Excellent drink and beer options. Great views. Food good, interesting choices, although somewhat limited which is okay because they can focus on them. Quiet as we went fairly early. Host, bartenders pleasant. Will go back.

Chop Shop Primehouse

4.8

4.8 (168)

$31 to $50

Steakhouse

West Olive

About the restaurant

Welcome to Chop Shop Primehouse—the place for prime steak sophistication. Join us for a culinary journey where fine dining waltzes with street art and prime cuts charm with edgy flavors, perfect for those moments where the ordinary just won't do.

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ScottVIP

Dined 7 days ago

Excellent! I’ve enjoyed it many times and have not had a bad experience. Best steak in all of GR area.

Gypsum Grill and Event Center

4.8

4.8 (44)

$30 and under

American

Walker

About the restaurant

Gypsum Grill is located 2 miles from the heart of Grand Rapids. Take in breathtaking views of the surrounding golf course while enjoying elevated American cuisine. Our polished casual environment is perfect for any occasion whether it is date night, game night, or family night!

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Erica

Dined on Feb 23, 2025

The restaurant was so accommodating to our large party! We had excellent service!

The Kitchen by Wolfgang Puck

4.7

4.7 (2180)

$30 and under

Global, International

Grand Rapids

About the restaurant

The Kitchen by Wolfgang Puck is located inside the Amway Grand Plaza Hotel downtown Grand Rapids with a one-of-a-kind-view along the Grand River. Specializing in a global cuisine with Wolfgang Puck's signature recipes using only the freshest, local ingredients. Pair your meal with a glass of wine from our extensive wine list or one of our local craft beers on tap.

Outdoor patio seating along the Grand River is first come first serve and private dining rooms are available through our Private Dining Office. Located next to DeVos performance hall and DeVos convention center and connected to direct access via skywalk to the VanAndel Arena!

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MicahVIP

Dined 7 days ago

The service was great. The food was good, but not great, especially for the cost. The sides were excellent. The food just needed more flavor. The location was perfect..

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4.7

4.7 (2007)

$50 and over

Spanish

Grand Rapids

About the restaurant

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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Grant

Dined 1 day ago

Erica was an amazing waitress.she treated my family and I with the upmost respect and is very knowledgeable with the menu. She never steered us wrong. We very much appreciated her service.

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4.6

4.6 (839)

$30 and under

Traditional Mexican

Grand Rapids

About the restaurant

Welcome to MeXo !

We offer prehispanic-influenced modern Mexican cuisine featuring Chef Oscars authentic regional cuisine, craft margaritas, and extensive tequila and mezcal selections. We offer private dining areas and rooms for curated chef dinners. MeXo offers scheduled Chef Dinners, Tequila Tastings, and private planned dinners.

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OpenTable Diner

Dined 5 days ago

The food is good, pricey. Service was nice and we enjoyed the atmosphere. Thankfully it wasn’t too busy so it wasn’t too noisy.

CBK

4.5

4.5 (648)

$30 and under

American

Wayland

About the restaurant

CBK - Craft Bar Kitchen - is our modern take on traditional pub fare. The menus mix some of the freshest local ingredients while seasonally inspired menus highlight our chef’s culinary expertise. Come join the fun and excitement as we make CBK the ultimate place to meet with friends and family while enjoying your night on the town at Gun Lake Casino.

While here, help yourself to some of the best locally crafted beer at our CBK Beer Wall! Enjoy up to 40 self-serve beers as you sample our vast offerings.

In the summer, enjoy our outdoor patio with fireplace and patio games. In the winter, make your reservations for our heated igloos for you and up to 6 others in our newly added amenity.

For parties larger than 8, please call Guest Relations at (269) 792-7777

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Kelly

Dined on Feb 1, 2025

The food was so delicious! Saydee was out waitress. She was so busy but took the time to chat and was very friendly!

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