What are your favorite restaurants in Grand Rapids?

By The 'Gander Staff

March 19, 2024

Grand Rapids boasts a diverse and delectable array of restaurants, cafes, and bistros, each with its own unique flavor and charm. From burgers to burritos, Grand Rapids’ culinary landscape is as varied as the Michigan seasons.

Here at The ‘Gander, we’re working on a guide to all the food in the Furniture City, and we want you to play the leading role in spotlighting its finest locally owned restaurants.

By participating, you’re not just helping fellow Michiganders discover new culinary treasures; you’re supporting your favorite local eateries. So give us your hidden gems and tried-and-true favorites across ten categories before April 26 using the form below!

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</p> <section data-block="SingleChoice"> <h2>What’s the best restaurant in Grand Rapids?</h2> <ul> <li>Bistro Bella Vita</li> <li>Butcher’s Union</li> <li>Chop House</li> <li>Donkey Taqueria</li> <li>Forty Acres Soul Kitchen</li> <li>Grove</li> <li>Leo’s</li> <li>Reserve Wine & Food</li> <li>Roam</li> <li>Rose’s</li> <li>Stella’s Lounge</li> <li>Terra</li> <li>The Old Goat</li> <li>The Winchester</li> </ul> </section> <section data-block="SingleChoice"> <h3>What’s the best wine spot in Grand Rapids?</h3> <ul> <li>Apertivo</li> <li>Cascade Winery</li> <li>Chateau Grand Rapids</li> <li>The Crushed Grape</li> <li>Forty Pearl</li> <li>GR Noir</li> <li>Grand Vin</li> <li>House of Wine</li> <li>Leon & Son</li> <li>Martha’s Vineyard Fine Wine & Gourmet Grocery</li> <li>Post Off</li> <li>Reserve Wine & Food</li> <li>Smitty’s</li> </ul> </section> <section data-block="SingleChoice"> <h3>Who cooks the best burger in Grand Rapids?</h3> <ul> <li>Black Napkin</li> <li>Brick and Porter</li> <li>Butcher’s Union</li> <li>Choo Choo Grill</li> <li>Littlebird</li> <li>Mr. Burger</li> <li>The Old Goat</li> <li>One Stop Coney</li> <li>One Twenty Three Tavern</li> <li>Reserve</li> <li>Stella’s Lounge</li> <li>The Winchester</li> </ul> </section> <section data-block="SingleChoice"> <h3>Who makes the best burrito in Grand Rapids?</h3> <p><p>Classic GR wet burritos, authentic Mexican, or something new and innovative!</p></p> <ul> <li>Basalt</li> <li>The Beltline Bar</li> <li>Donkey Taqueria</li> <li>Granjero</li> <li>Julian’s II</li> <li>Lindo Mexico</li> <li>Luna</li> <li>Maggie’s</li> <li>Taco Boy</li> <li>Tacos el Cuñado</li> <li>Tia Juana</li> </ul> </section> <section data-block="SingleChoice"> <h3>Who has the best Mexican food in Grand Rapids?</h3> <ul> <li>7 Mares</li> <li>Donkey Taqueria</li> <li>Maggie’s</li> <li>La Familia Jalisco</li> <li>Lindo Mexico</li> <li>Los Mariscos de Pancho</li> <li>Luna</li> <li>Tamales Mary</li> <li>Tacos El Caporal</li> <li>Tacos el Cuñando</li> </ul> </section> <section data-block="SingleChoice"> <h3>Who makes the best pizza in Grand Rapids?</h3> <p><p>Halfway there!</p></p> <ul> <li>Carlucci’s</li> <li>Frankie V’s</li> <li>Fratelli’s</li> <li>Herb & Fire</li> <li>Licari’s</li> <li>Mitten</li> <li>Palermo’s</li> <li>Pietro’s</li> <li>Quarantino’s</li> <li>Vitali’s</li> </ul> </section> <section data-block="SingleChoice"> <h3>Who serves the best dogs in Grand Rapids?</h3> <p><p>Coney dogs, chili dogs, or just good old-fashioned hot dogs!</p></p> <ul> <li>Blue Dog Tavern</li> <li>Chicago Beef Joint</li> <li>Coney Island</li> <li>Crazy Charlie’s</li> <li>Glass House</li> <li>Grand Coney</li> <li>Mad Dogz</li> <li>One Stop Coney</li> <li>Too Tall’s</li> <li>Yesterdog</li> </ul> </section> <section data-block="SingleChoice"> <h3>What’s the best brewery in Grand Rapids?</h3> <ul> <li>Brass Ring</li> <li>City Built</li> <li>Jolly Pumpkin</li> <li>The Mitten</li> <li>New Holland</li> <li>Perrin</li> <li>Sacred Springs</li> <li>Speciation Cellars</li> <li>TwoGuys</li> <li>Vivant</li> </ul> </section> <section data-block="SingleChoice"> <h3>Who serves the best ice cream in Grand Rapids?</h3> <ul> <li>Frosty Boy</li> <li>Furniture City</li> <li>Heights Cream</li> <li>Love’s</li> <li>Pinkie’s</li> <li>Sweet Rewards</li> <li>Too Tall’s</li> <li>Twister’s</li> <li>Underground Cookie Club</li> <li>Village Cone Shop</li> </ul> </section> <section data-block="SingleChoice"> <h3>Who serves the best Asian cuisine in Grand Rapids?</h3> <p><p>Almost done!</p></p> <ul> <li>First Wok</li> <li>Jaku Sushi</li> <li>My Kitchen</li> <li>Little Bangkok</li> <li>Pho Anh Trang</li> <li>Pho Soc Trang</li> <li>Sapporo</li> <li>Seoul Market</li> <li>Sushi Kuni</li> <li>Tokyo Grill</li> </ul> </section> <section data-block="SingleChoice"> <h3>What’s the best new restaurant in Grand Rapids?</h3> <p><p>Must have opened in 2023 or 2024</p></p> <ul> <li>616 Kabob Stop</li> <li>Scholar</li> <li>Chicago Beef Joint</li> <li>Caribbean Bite</li> <li>Daisies Place</li> <li>Solace</li> <li>Rio Peruvian and Mexican Cuisine</li> <li>Theon Boba Tea and Cafe Momo House</li> <li>Savvy Sliders</li> <li>Tia Juana Tacos</li> </ul> </section> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p>