Diners' Choice: Great for scenic views restaurants in Grand Rapids / Western Michigan

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Updated October 05, 2024

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The Fields of Michigan

4.8

4.8 (60)

$50 and over

Contemporary American

South Haven

About the restaurant

The Fields Supper Club is culinary magic as chef/sommelier Mindy Trafman offers a 4-course menu paired with a gorgeous landscape amid our blueberry field. Gather at the communal table + connect with nature while sharing a delicious meal with new friends. Share a sense of place + community with each bite as we incorporate fresh garden + local farm ingredients into your experience. May - Mid-September, dinner is served Friday-Tuesday at 6:30 pm. Mid-September-October, dinner is offered on Friday + Saturday only. The dinner price is $65 pp plus tax, gratuity, + beverage, + the menu focuses on fish and local vegetables. Saturday, we serve a more elaborate dinner menu at $85 pp plus tax, gratuity, + beverage. Reservations are required. No substitutions. Please note vegetarian requests on your reservation. Please park in the front parking lot + walk straight up the blueberry fields to get to our table. Bring a basket to pick some blueberries as you return to your car.

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Megan

Dined on Sep 27, 2024

The food is amazing! The ambiance is so great too. Can’t wait to go back!

The Kitchen by Wolfgang Puck

4.7

4.7 (2103)

$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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Lisa

Dined 6 days ago

Great stop for dinner before heading to a show for Broadway Grand Rapids. The half-chicken is always delicious.

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4.7

4.7 (274)

$31 to $50

American

Muskegon

About the restaurant

At the Lake House, we’re short on formalities and big on making you feel comfortable. Stop by for an easy lunch on the deck with blue skies and a cool breeze. Linger over a romantic dinner and drinks in the warm glow of our fireplace. Enjoy the view of a snow-covered lake. Whether you’re with your boss or your best friend, you’re going to have a wonderful time, every time, at the Lake House. Around here, people love the water. When you take a look at the Lake House, this becomes abundantly clear (our location on the marina is no accident). Naturally, we have gorgeous views of the lake. And when the weather is good and enticing, we have an ample bar and deck outside where you can enjoy the breeze - and shoot the breeze with an al fresco lunch or dinner. We’ve even built this attitude into our bar: while it starts out inside, it ends up outside closer to the water. Come see for yourself.

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OpenTable Diner

Dined on Sep 29, 2024

Delicious food, friendly and efficient service, and a great view of the water - what’s not to love?! We had a great date night and we’ll be returning!

Bay Pointe Bar & Grille

4.6

4.6 (929)

$31 to $50

American

Grand Rapids

About the restaurant

We have all the ingredients necessary to delight your inner foodie. Chef Todd VanWieren has crafter the perfect menu brimming with locally sourced, sustainable ingredients-all paired with top wines and a seasonal handcrafted cocktail menu! Simple, really-it's just good food, good drink, with a view you can't beat.

**PLEASE NOTE**: We DO NOT accept reservations for our outdoor seating area, or for our Waterfront Room. They are seated on a first-come, first served basis. A reservation with us does not guarantee we will have a patio table or Waterfront Room table available for you upon arrival. We ask that you keep your party's visit to 2 hours or less when seated on our Patio. Requests will only be honored on a first come-first served basis.

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Michelle

Dined 5 days ago

The setting is beautiful and tonight there was live music and it was really good. This place has all the makings for an exceptional dining experience, but the food is just mediocre. I’m always just a little disappointed with the food when I dine here. I’ve tried several things on the menu and haven’t found a dish yet that tastes as good as I expect it to.

Bistro on the Boulevard - Saint Joseph

4.6

4.6 (583)

$30 and under

American

Saint Joseph

About the restaurant

The Bistro on the Boulevard in downtown St. Joseph, Michigan, located within The Boulevard Inn, consistently fuses local flavors with a new approach to create an unforgettable celebration of cuisine.

Think of our experience as a gastronomical journey. You may either adventure through the diverse menu to one of our feature entrées, or explore the vast list of tapas to create your own memorable meal. Our ingredients are personally chosen for freshness, and our food is a reminder of the simplicity of high-quality cuisine.

From the bar, you may indulge in craft cocktails created in-house by our sensational staff as we let the finest spirits from local distilleries shine. Our draft beer list features a constantly changing lineup of Michigan’s craft brewers which produce some of the finest beers available. Wine Spectator has honored us with its coveted award of excellence for offering “one of the best restaurant wine lists in the world.”

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sandra

Dined on Oct 2, 2024

We shared the cauliflower appetizer which was amazing. The portion was too big for 2 people! We always share the miso frito which is seafood delicately & lightly breaded and fried. Just delightful food with attentive but not hovering staff.

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4.6

4.6 (1893)

$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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Kaylavip

Dined 5 days ago

Went here for my sisters birthday and they made it so special, they gave us a beautiful room to celebrate and the service was awesome

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Experience La Buena Vista

Smuggler's at North Shore

4.5

4.5 (167)

$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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Cathyvip

Dined on Oct 3, 2024

We had a lovely lunch with great food, very cool ambiance, awesome view of the lake and outstanding service! Thoroughly enjoyed the Classic Smash-burger with onion petals and Bluegill Basket!!

Farmhouse Kitchen & Market

4.5

4.5 (119)

$31 to $50

American

Shelby

About the restaurant

Coming Soon!

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Andrew

Dined 4 days ago

Absolutely outstanding. A true gem of excellent culinary delights. Top notch service, locally sourced with a diverse yet focused menu. Definetly save room for the homemade pie!

jdek at Margaux

4.4

4.4 (285)

$30 and under

French

Grand Rapids

About the restaurant

Nestled on the Grand River, Jdek offers a refreshing and sophisticated outdoor oasis amidst the hustle and bustle of downtown Grand Rapids. Sip on craft cocktails expertly crafted by our talented mixologists, or indulge in our delicious menu of elevated bar bites and seasonal dishes.

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OpenTable Diner

Dined on Jul 26, 2024

Great food and atmosphere. The live music inside was a nice touch. The outdoor seating is nice, but quite hot in the summer.

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Experience

Domes on the Dek '24-'25

Knoop

4.2

4.2 (421)

$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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OpenTable Diner

Dined on Sep 24, 2024

We made a reservation for inside which was sad because we totally wanted to sit outside and then when we got there they just so happen to offer the outside to us and it made the night perfect

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