Diners' Choice: Neighborhood gem restaurants in Grand Rapids

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Updated June 05, 2025

Looking for the best restaurants that are the best neighborhood gems 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!

Bowdies Chophouse - Saugatuck

4.9

4.9 (2840)

$31 to $50

Steakhouse

Saugatuck

About the restaurant

Welcome to Bowdies Chophouse - Saugatuck, serving 100% U S D A Prime, 28 day dry aged meat! We look forward to serving you soon! We can accommodate parties of 6 or less. Parties of more than 6 will be sat separately, and not all seats are handicap accessible.

Top review

HeidiVIP

Dined on Jun 23, 2025

Michael was our server, very friendly, knowledgeable of the menu, gave suggestions, Tomahawk Steak was delicious.

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4.9

4.9 (137)

$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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Martha

Dined 3 days ago

We love the Grand Finally. The food is amazing and the wait staff is very friendly and helpful.

Bowdies Chophouse - Grand Rapids

4.8

4.8 (1496)

$30 and under

Steakhouse

Grand Rapids

About the restaurant

## Step into a world of culinary elegance at Bowdie's Chophouse, where every detail is meticulously crafted to create an unforgettable dining experience. Nestled in the heart of Grand Rapids, Bowdie's beckons with an air of sophistication and a promise of culinary excellence. From the moment you step through its doors, you're enveloped in an ambiance of timeless luxury. Plush furnishings, soft lighting, and rich wood accents set the stage for an evening of indulgence. Our menu is a symphony of flavors, featuring the finest cuts of prime steak, expertly prepared seafood, and innovative appetizers. Each dish is a masterpiece of presentation and taste, designed to tantalize your palate and leave you wanting more. Complementing our exquisite cuisine is an impressive selection of fine wines, handcrafted cocktails, and expertly curated desserts. Whether you're celebrating a special occasion or simply enjoying a night out, Bowdie's Chophouse is the perfect destination for a truly memorable dining experience. Join us and discover the art of fine dining, where every detail is meticulously crafted to create an unforgettable experience.

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Connor

Dined 1 day ago

I had a fantastic time dining at this restaurant. The dinner was great, the service was impeccable, and the ambiance was outstanding!!

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Crazy Horse Steakhouse and Saloon

4.7

4.7 (606)

$30 and under

Steak

Holland

About the restaurant

Crazy Horse Steakhouse and Saloon in Holland, Michigan has received the "Best of Michigan" award for 18 years in a row now. While it's obviously a steakhouse, there is so much more at Crazy Horse Steakhouse and Saloon to enjoy. For nearly 25 years, the menu here has also featured ribs, sweet marinated chicken and lots of seafood options.

There are some great sandwiches and burgers at Crazy Horse Steakhouse and Saloon, too. The bacon cheddar burger, boot kicken' bleu burger and Zeek's classic burger are just three specialties worth considering. If you like barbecue, try the big pig. You'll get a plate of slow-cooked pork barbecue piled high on a home-style bun.

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Elizabeth

Dined 5 days ago

Exceptional service! Campfire chicken, tenderloin and surf & turf were all very good. Huge portions. Excellent salads were fresh and crisp.

MeXo

4.7

4.7 (853)

$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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Karen

Dined 4 days ago

This is one of my favorite restaurants now. The menu is so interesting. There are lots of vegan options. The coconut flan was so delicious! Our waiter was the best. Can't wait to return!

Butch's Dry Dock

4.6

4.6 (1098)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

Holland

About the restaurant

Whether in our formal Dining Room, casual Pub, sunny Patio, or private Wine Cellar, Butch’s Dry Dock offers the perfect setting to match your mood and occasion. See for yourself!

Butch’s Dry Dock offers distinctive dinner menus to complement their wine and beer offerings. The culinary team creates carefully prepared dishes that offer a variety of choice for the refined palate. The menu continues to evolve seasonally to give our patrons a full exploration of flavors while also sourcing local ingredients that are in peak season.

Butch’s service team is also dedicated to ensuring that you have the best possible experience. They provide the highest quality food and drink, while also offering the most personalized service and comprehensive knowledge to complement it.

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Mark

Dined 7 days ago

Great food and service. Very attentive to our needs, adjusting when needed.

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Matchbox Diner and Drinks

4.6

4.6 (102)

$30 and under

American

Grand Rapids

About the restaurant

Matchbox Diner & Drinks is a neighborhood restaurant located in the heart of Eastown in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Our modern diner and delicatessen features breakfast all-day, mile-high deli sandwiches, burgers, comfort food, delicious dinners, and a full bar. Matchbox Diner & Drinks is meant to be an extension of our home and our family, so expect good food and good people all year round.

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Carrie

Dined on Jun 13, 2025

The cheese curds, grilled cheese and strawberry spinach salad were amazing!

CBK

4.5

4.5 (651)

$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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Teri

Dined on Apr 15, 2025

We enjoyed our dinner! we were able to talk, not many people dining. Salads are very large portions! On another note: Our coupon we got from the Grand Rapids Griffins (on the back of the ticket) was expired in 2023, even though we had just been to the Griffins game a few days prior to visiting CBK. Please inform the ticketing agent for the Grand Rapids Griffins to not use expired coupons when printing the game tickets. we didn't notice the date because the printing was extremely small.

Sandy Point Beach House - West Olive

4.4

4.4 (1101)

$31 to $50

American

West Olive

About the restaurant

Sandy Point Beach House is a casual fine dining restaurant featuring gourmet burgers and a market driven rotating feature menu. These features will showcase Chefs ingredient focused fusion cuisine that the lake shore knows and loves. Located minutes from Lake Michigan, near Kirk Park and West Michigan bike trails, the beach house atmosphere is best described as modern Chicago loft space meets lake-shore cottage. An easy drive from Holland, Grand Haven or Grand Rapids and just down the road from Camp Blodgett.

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Marilyn

Dined on May 23, 2025

We were there to celebrate my birthday. We sat at a high top in the bar. Tia, the bartender, was always attentive and friendly. The food, 4 different meals, was excellent and presented well. And we ordered 4 different bar drinks which were all tasty and delivered in a timely manner. The restaurant was completely full but we never felt “abandoned” by Tia. We would recommend this restaurant to others.

Smuggler's at North Shore

4.3

4.3 (206)

$30 and under

American

Newaygo

About the restaurant

Smuggler's at North Shore is a modern & casual dockside eatery featuring a broad, classic American-style menu, with home-made favorites ranging from classic steak & seafood dishes, to pasta, wood-fired pizza, and pub grub. Also, we offer a signature cocktail menu spotlighting all-Michigan-based distillers, a range of draught beer options, a casual-to-fine wine selection, and slushie options.

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Mary

Dined on Jun 19, 2025

We loved our visit to Smugglers. Awesome view, food and service. We will be back.

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