Scholar

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   Mark

   Grand Rapids

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined today

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 5

   Second time here. Fantastic drinks and food, brunch menu is small but every item tried has been great!
   

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   Jon

   Orlando

   2 reviews

   3.0

   2 reviews

   Dined 1 day ago

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Food was fairly good. The service was spectacular, but the drinks in the last two times that we have been there were poor at best. 
   

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   Saranda

   Chicago

   2 reviews

   4.0

   2 reviews

   Dined 3 days ago

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 2
   4. Ambience 4

   I booked the lower level and was told they gave my table to someone else. Didn’t notify me earlier about it. Food was good but it was cold on the main level due to the door constantly opening.
   

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   Luke

   VIP

   Grand Rapids

   9 reviews

   5.0

   9 reviews

   Dined 6 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Great night at Scholar as always! One of the best spots in Grand Rapids hands down!
   

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   Steven

   VIP

   Denver

   9 reviews

   4.0

   9 reviews

   Dined 6 days ago

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Our server was friendly and attentive---good work. The bison short ribs were fantastic, while the grilled lamb chops were tough, fatty, gristly, and overcooked, Unfortunately, one of our two entrees was disappointing, but the quality service and comfortable space/ambiance salvaged our experience.
   

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   Adriana

   Detroit

   5 reviews

   3.0

   5 reviews

   Dined 7 days ago

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 3

   We were seated initially on the first floor, but it was quite cold, however the staff was very accommodating and we were moved to a table upstairs. I ordered a clam chowder which was delicious. As main course, I ordered a hamburger, which mediocre. It came to the table somewhat cold, and it tasted plain. The fries were just barely ok, there was nothing special about it, and it came with only a side of ketchup. I felt like this was a diner hamburger, not a $22 dollars one at a good restaurant. I think that overall my experience was mediocre.
   

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   Thomas

   Grand Rapids

   2 reviews

   3.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on December 22, 2024

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Wonderful staff! Seated in a timely manner, wonderful wait staff, and the value of brunch was wonderful. Food wasn’t the warmest once arrived at our table
   

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   Carolyn

   VIP

   San Francisco

   2 reviews

   2.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on December 22, 2024

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 2
   4. Ambience 5

   Was super excited to try this place for brunch. It is a beautifully decorated restaurant which could be amazing. The menu online was what made me try this place, however when we got there two out of the four menus had the one posted and two had a different, less appealing menu. The current menu has fewer options and the one I chose they ran out of the potato cakes. Drinks were fine but took a very lengthy time to receive. The restaurant was not full so it was puzzling, entrees took even longer. Presentation was beautiful, by then though we were kind of done with the place. Keeping the more appealing menu and faster service would have helped our experience. Probably will not return.
   

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   Remi

   Washington DC

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on December 20, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Scholar is one of my top three restaurants in Grand Rapids. It truly hits all the categories you want in a nice dinner downtown. Atmosphere and decor is beautiful and moody. Food is INCREDIBLE!! Cannot recommend the Bison Short Ribs if they're still on the menu when you go. Delish cocktails and the staff is kind and. charming. Scholar is always one of my first places to recommend to friends who want a night out. The menu is pricey, for sure, but you're absolutely getting what you pay for! Worth every dollar imo.
   

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    Mary

    Denver

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on December 17, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

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

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