Diners' Choice: Best Ambiance restaurants in Grand Rapids / Western Michigan

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Updated December 05, 2024

Looking for restaurants with the best ambiance in Grand Rapids / Western Michigan? 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 Fields of Michigan

4.7

4.7 (61)

$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.

Top review

Jay

Dined on Oct 12, 2024

We we’re staying on site at the fields and had reservations, but as dinner time approached so did a rainstorm and we weren’t much in the mood for socializing. Staff went above and beyond and delivered our dinner to our tent!! we offered to come pick it up, but they were so kind to bring it to us to enjoy the privacy of our own tent!

Leo's

4.9

4.9 (3615)

$31 to $50

Seafood

Grand Rapids

About the restaurant

Leo’s is the premier dining destination for exquisite seafood, classic cuisine, decadent desserts, and a world-class wine list. Located in the heart of downtown Grand Rapids, Michigan since 2004, Leo’s has stayed committed to always sourcing fresh quality ingredients and delivering an extraordinary experience to each and every guest.

The dining room at Leo’s offers a sense of style and sophistication in an inviting and elegant setting. A distinctive feature of Leo’s is our bar and lounge area that boasts floor to ceiling windows and a lively, more casual environment from which to enjoy our extensive variety of curated wines, carefully crafted cocktails, and local craft beers.

Whether you are having a casual lunch with friends, celebrating a special occasion, having a business meeting, or a large event, Leo's is the best spot in Grand Rapids for elegant dining and superior service.

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Tom

Dined 3 days ago

Loes was great, and the server recommended a Burbon, which was excellent. The food was very good; I had the Walleye, and my wife had the maui maui, which she enjoyed. Our original table was toward the rear of the dining room, and we asked if a table near the window was available, and they moved us. Excellent service.

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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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Sarah

Dined 3 days ago

Went for our anniversary, and enjoyed the signed message on our menu and chocolate covered cherries after dinner. Great food, great service,

Copper Rock Steakhouse - Four Winds Casino Resort

4.8

4.8 (2720)

$31 to $50

Steakhouse

New Buffalo

About the restaurant

PERFECTLY AGED STEAKS. AWARD-WINNING WINES.
Delight every sense with an unmatched experience featuring USDA Prime 42-day dry aged steaks, exquisite seafood, decadent desserts and more than 350 wines from our Wine Spectator Award- Winning, 13 years running.

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Rodney

Dined on Dec 12, 2024

My favorite in the whole state of Michigan by far!

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4.7

4.7 (70)

$31 to $50

American

Ada

About the restaurant

Now Open in Ada Village—At The Post Tavern in downtown Ada, MI, we're not just a restaurant; we're a welcoming social hub where friends, families, and neighbors come together to create cherished memories over hand-crafted tavern fare and locally brewed craft beers. Our staff exudes warmth and hospitality, ensuring you feel right at home from the moment you walk through our doors. Join us and experience the heart of Ada's social scene, where every visit promises genuine connections and moments of celebration that surpass the ordinary.

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Kris

Dined 3 days ago

Delicious food and cozy atmosphere- love this spot!

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.

MDRD

4.6

4.6 (1948)

$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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Joseph

Dined 4 days ago

Our server Meg slayed. She was very knowledgeable about the menu, and we loved everything she recommended.

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Experience

Experience La Buena Vista

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.

Coast 236 Restaurant & Bar

4.9

4.9 (1223)

$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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KyleVIP

Dined on Dec 7, 2024

We chose to do the 9-course experience and the food was amazing! Our server was Patrick and he did a great job!

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4.8

4.8 (1041)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

Grand Rapids

About the restaurant

Divani, locally owned, features an intimate & sexy big city ambience in the heart of downtown Grand Rapids. Our staff will greet you with an enthusiastic smile, extensive product knowledge and attentive service. Divani will seduce your senses through our scratch kitchen featuring globally inspired Chef driven menus, hand-crafted cocktails, an extensive liquor collection, an award-winning wine list and a global beer selection featuring local draughts. Private events and custom menus are available in any of our unique rooms for parties up to 160 guests. Contact wendy@divanigr.com for custom menus and more details or visit our website at www.divanigr.com.

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DavidVIP

Dined 1 day ago

We will miss you, Molly! Thank you for so many years of fine dining and service.

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