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1. MeXo
4.5
Awesome(805)
Price: Moderate
• Traditional Mexican • Grand Rapids
Booked 14 times today
MeXo offers authentic Mexican cuisine, influenced by pre-Hispanic traditions, as per their description. Customers have praised the food for being 'authentic and artistic', with one even stating that Chef Oscar's recipes are 'steeped in Mexico’s ancient culture'. The staff is also noted to be 'very knowledgeable of the cuisine', adding to the authenticity of the dining experience.
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2. Leo's
4.9
Exceptional(3623)
Price: Expensive
• Seafood • Grand Rapids
Booked 59 times today
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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3. Tupelo Honey - Grand Rapids
4.5
Awesome(2309)
Price: Moderate
• Contemporary Southern • Grand Rapids
Booked 77 times today
Tupelo Honey is a revival of Southern food and traditions rooted in the Carolina Mountains we call home. We craft brunches, lunches and suppers that bring family and friends around the table and allow for conversations and cocktails to linger longer than usual. Always scratch-made, always responsibly-soured, and always Southern.
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4. Mertens Prime
3.6
Very Good(1540)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary American • Grand Rapids
Booked 19 times today
Mertens Prime, located in the historic 1914 New Hotel Mertens lobby in Grand Rapids, offers locally sourced, in-house hand-cut steaks, chops, and unique takes on classics. Scratch made kitchen where we make all the pastas and desserts. We have a large selection for vegan & vegetarian.Prime features a full-service espresso machine and classic pastries like beignets. Guests can enjoy tableside presentations like filet dinner for two, a weekly curated rolling cheese cart, and bananas fosters and creme brulee.The kitchen is scratch made and we feature many locally sourced products.The bar top is one of the largest in Grand Rapids and seats 18 guests along with lounge tables. Our bar features a daily happy hour from 4pm-6pm 7 days a week for both food and beverage! Seasonal mocktails available along with many other non-alcoholic offerings. Mertens Rooftop offers a full bar and a menu of appetizers. To book a reservation at Mertens Rooftop, select "Outdoor Seating", if available.
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5. The Melting Pot - Grand Rapids
4.8
Exceptional(1229)
Price: Expensive
• Fondue • Grand Rapids
Booked 48 times today
Welcome to The Melting Pot. We offer a truly unique dining experience created by the art of fondue. Whether you’re celebrating a birthday, anniversary, a long overdue date night, or celebrating with a group, The Melting Pot is perfect for any occasion. Tailor your visit with a four-course dining experience including cheese fondue, salad, entree and chocolate fondue. Or, come by for fondue cheese paired with that perfect glass of wine from our extensive selection. That's not to say we haven't had more than a few stop by to satisfy that chocolate craving after a movie.
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6. Taco Borracho
4.6
Exceptional(17)
Price: Expensive
• Latin / Spanish • Grand Rapids
Booked 6 times today
We are an authentic Mexican and Latin full service restaurant and bar, offering a unique blend of Mexican, Puerto Rican, and Cuban flavors. Our purpose and mission is to focus on the blending of cultures and to bring people together from every background and every walk of life. Everything is made in house, using fresh & local ingredients. We are committed to providing a unique and unforgettable experience, located in the heart of Grand Rapids. Kick back on our one of a kind patio this summer and enjoy a delicious margarita tower! Join us today!
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7. Stella's Lounge
4.5
Awesome(11)
Price: Moderate
• Burgers • Grand Rapids
Booked 12 times today
Stella's Is For You (And Us)Our menu goes way beyond the typical freezer bag to fryer crap you find at a lot of bars. Our famous giant stuffed burgers were named Best in America by GQ in 2012 and Best in Grand Rapids by Grand Rapids Magazine and On the Town. We even make our own vegetarian and vegan burgers, beer-battered avocados and stuffed tots. We also have over 250 kinds of whiskey for your sipping pleasure. Canadian, Scotch, Irish, American (including some Michigan-made varieties) -- we cover the map.
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  • Rita
    Grand Rapids / Western Michigan •11 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    My husband and I went to Merton’s Prime for Christmas dinner. They had a special menu - there were several choices for main dishes, appetizers, side, dishes, and desserts. There’s an extensive wine and drink menu. We were seated immediately, and our waitress was top-notch. The food was delicious and we had a lovely, relaxing dinner. We weren’t rushed and enjoyed every minute of our experience.
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    Mertens PrimePrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Grand Rapids
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    3.6
  • MarkVIP
    Detroit / Eastern Michigan •7 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 4 days ago
    Great menus, great drinks ( if you engage), food was wonderful! Thanks!
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    Tupelo Honey - Grand RapidsPrice: Moderate• Contemporary Southern• Grand Rapids
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    4.5
  • GeneVIP
    Puerto Vallarta •19 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 4 days ago
    Overall, wonderful lunch. The server didn’t have the “extra” something that many of the other servers have in their engagement with our table. He was good, just not the top tier. I’d recommend more smiles, chatting casually with us, etc. The food was terrific, great presentation.
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    Leo'sPrice: Expensive• Seafood• Grand Rapids
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    4.9
  • Allie
    Grand Rapids / Western Michigan •2 reviews
    4.0
    Dined 5 days ago
    Food was good. Service was very slow and it wasn’t particularly busy. Maybe understaffed? Either way, would still go back and try again. =)
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    MeXoPrice: Moderate• Traditional Mexican• Grand Rapids
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    4.5
  • Amy
    Grand Rapids / Western Michigan •2 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on Oct 18, 2024
    We drove from the Lansing area just to eat here and we’re not disappointed. The food was unbelievable and the margaritas were delicious. I can’t say enough about Jill our server. She was funny, helpful in picking out food and really made us feel welcomed. We are already planning a trip back.
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    Taco BorrachoPrice: Expensive• Latin / Spanish• Grand Rapids
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    4.6

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