Diners' Choice: American restaurants in Grand Rapids / Western Michigan

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Updated December 05, 2024

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J. Paul's Dining Room @ The Kirby

4.8

4.8 (525)

$31 to $50

American

Saugatuck

About the restaurant

Set in a historic 19th-century Victorian, once-turned-local hospital. Now a vibrantly restored dining atmosphere, a wonderfully appointed Bed and Breakfast.

The Kirby Hotel & J. Paul's Dining Room features a fresh, bright menu with something for everyone's taste and price point. Carefully crafted cocktails, an array of award-winning wines, and a culinarily modern, yet classical take on food await your evening. Given multiple awards for its outstanding dining and service.

The staff and Chef LaBelle give a friendly and personable approach to your dining experience. Fresh Locally sourced products are used at their prime. The Prime-aged Prime Rib and Duck dishes are signatures, there are always fresh fish and seafood options as well as vegan and vegetarian options. We cater to all dietary needs.

In the summertime, we offer outdoor seating on our wrap-around porch or our beautifully landscaped back deck overlooking a large pond with a fountain with often-seen wildlife

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Patti

Dined on Dec 13, 2024

Amazing experience once again. Warm and welcoming dining experience. Food is wonderful.

Brick and Brine

4.9

4.9 (941)

$31 to $50

American

Kalamazoo

About the restaurant

Brick and Brine is located on the 1st floor of the Radisson Plaza Hotel in Downtown Kalamazoo. Our restaurant is right off of the Kalamazoo Mall past Old Burdick's Bar & Grill.

Inspired by a natural propensity for classic duos, Brick and Brine isn’t just a restaurant. It’s a space of masterful craftsmanship that represents a strong foundation of social connectedness. It’s an intentionally forged experience speaking to both local and visiting guests’ desire for warm conversation, savory dishes, and exceptional service.

Whether you’re celebrating a special occasion, winding down from a long workday, or spending quality time with loved ones, Brick and Brine provides an experience and atmosphere that will uniquely add flavor to your evening.

Join us and immerse yourself at Brick and Brine.

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Elizabeth

Dined 1 day ago

Service is unmatched down to every detail. We come from Grand Rapids to have a “finer” dining experience. So attentive on guest experience and the food is just so wonderful.

Bistro on the Boulevard - Saint Joseph

4.8

4.8 (598)

$30 and under

American

St 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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FranVIP

Dined 1 day ago

Love this restaurant. Service was good, my Halibut was delicious, our guests Walleye was very good but my husband said his lamb was just OK. You can’t beat this location during the holidays they light it up beautifully plus St Joseph bluff is lite up too! Would highly recommend for any celebration or just a nice dinner.

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Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant - Kentwood, MI

4.7

4.7 (3612)

$30 and under

American

Grand Rapids

About the restaurant

Experience the perfect fusion of award-winning wines, Napa-style tasting rooms, and modern casual dining at Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurants. Enjoy contemporary American cuisine influenced by international flavors from our scratch kitchen. Each dish is expertly paired with our selection of wines for the best food and wine match. Whether you explore the tasting room for a pre- or post-dinner adventure or join the world's largest wine club, we believe in the power of food and wine to create lasting connections. Dining reservations are highly recommended, but walk-in guests are always welcome on a first-come, first-serve basis. Gluten-free and vegetarian dishes are available.

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carol

Dined 3 days ago

I have always had a festive time at Cooper’s Hawk. The food is predictably delicious, and it is fun to experiment with wine flights. My only complaint is the NOISE. I always ask to be seated a a booth next to the back wall😃

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Popular dish

Ellie's Chicken Piccata

Popular dish

Shrimp and Scallop Risotto

Experience

Brunch & Bubbles | Saturdays & Sundays 10am – 2pm

NIBI

4.8

4.8 (69)

$50 and over

American

Battle Creek

About the restaurant

From the minute you enter FireKeepers’ signature restaurant you know you’re in for one unrivaled dining experience. From the gorgeous fresh seafood to the thick, juicy rib-eyes, this is the spot where great meals, good friends and unforgettable nights come together. And service, style and taste are always at the top of their game.

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Mary

Dined 2 days ago

The food this evening did not disappoint yet again. The Nibi has fantastic chefs whom prepare the most delicious dishes. We had a wonderful waiter named Anthony. We request him when we eat at the Nibi. All of the wait staff, greeters , host/hostess and the busers are very professional, nice and hard working. You will love the Nibi!!

Bay Pointe Bar & Grille

4.7

4.7 (942)

$31 to $50

American

Grand Rapids

About the restaurant

We have all the ingredients necessary to delight your inner foodie. Chef Todd VanWieren has crafted the perfect seasonal menu brimming with locally sourced, sustainable ingredients-all paired with top wines and a seasonal handcrafted cocktail menu! Beautiful Gun Lake provides an incredible year-round atmosphere experience, thanks to the ever-changing seasons of West Michigan. Simple, really-it's just good food, good drink, with a view you can't beat.

**PLEASE NOTE**: during the warmer months, 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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Janice

Dined 1 day ago

Everything was great! The food, drinks and dessert were all wonderful. We brought friends for their first visit and it was just the right place for visiting! It was a little busy - but that’s Friday night! Always a favorite for us.

Smuggler's at North Shore

4.6

4.6 (176)

$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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Joan

Dined on Dec 7, 2024

The restaurant is beautiful. It has a great view of the lake. We went in winter. It would be an awesome place to go in the summer. Just sit outside. Service was wonderful. Staff was extremely sweet kind and helpful. The duck bacon wonton appetizer was amazing. We also enjoyed the chicken waffle sandwich.

Scholar

4.6

4.6 (324)

$31 to $50

American

Grand Rapids

About the restaurant

History, specifically America’s culinary history, is the central focus of our food and cocktail programs here at Scholar. Situated downtown on Grand Rapids’ iconic red brick road at 11 Ionia SW, Scholar honors previous residents of the same address while striving to achieve our goal; to earn the title of the city’s best restaurant.

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Mary

Dined 4 days ago

Very atmospheric restaurant with excellent food and wine. Expensive but worth it.

BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse - Lansing

4.6

4.6 (99)

$30 and under

American

Lansing

About the restaurant

Time counts at BJ’s Restaurant & Brewhouse. Since our humble beginnings back in 1978, we’ve continued to refine our brewhouse experience to make BJ’s a place where you can make the most of any meal. We want BJ’s to be a place where the moment you leave is the moment you plan on coming back. We pride ourselves in our craft and attention to detail. Our guests come here for our award-winning handcrafted beer. They come here for the Southern California twist we’ve put on the Chicago-style deep dish pizza. And they come here for our Pizookies®, our world-renowned dessert. But above all we know people come here to make their good times better. So in many ways we haven’t just crafted a brand, but a mindset. And our guests are the reason for this. And it’s because of them we’re continually striving to make sure every moment they choose to spend with us counts. Welcome to BJ’s, a restaurant with a Brewhouse soul.

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Sreekanth

Dined on Nov 23, 2024

Its nice & good ambience. Those walho want to stay away from sound, it will be difficult as the tv screens will be showing matches & sound in background. Food was good & not much for vegeterian considering no meat in those. its best for non-veggie & if you are interested in drink this this suits well. I took a lemonade with lavender in it, loved it could feel full of lavender in it. Price is worth it & only part is that 20% of tips is marked by them, which makes me more uncomfortable, rest all its worth it one time

The Lake House

4.6

4.6 (283)

$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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Teresa

Dined on Nov 28, 2024

The food was great and well presented! Enjoyed our time!

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