The Grand Rapids Restaurant Guide

An editorial guide to the 317 restaurants worth your time in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Reviewed and ranked across 38 neighborhoods and 19 cuisines. The newsletter goes out the first Tuesday of each month.

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Ranked by review quality, popularity, and how actively diners are talking about them.

Pizza

Quarantino's

★ 4.9(745)· $

The Crab Rangoon pizza, a Detroit-style rectangle with creamy crab filling and sweet chili heat, is the kind of thing that gets people talking. Quarantino's runs a tight menu of bold, inventive pies on a properly blistered, thick-edged crust that holds its shape when you pick it up. The pickle sticks and sourdough bread with hot honey are worth ordering alongside.

Other

The Post Tavern

★ 4.9(392)· $$

Fish and chips made with walleye gets consistent love here, and the carrot cake has its own fan base. The Post Tavern sits inside Ada's boutique hotel and has indoor and outdoor seating. Happy hour draws the after-work crowd, and the handcrafted cocktails hold up across multiple visits.

Sandwiches

Go Vegan GR

★ 4.9(289)

The Libra Tip the Scales Philly shows up in multiple reviews for a reason: well-seasoned, fast out of the kitchen, and convincing enough that non-vegans keep coming back. Orders are typically ready in 10-15 minutes. Get the cajun fries on the side.

Chinese

Chopstick House

★ 4.8(1,054)· $

The Kung Pao chicken and crab rangoon keep regulars driving 25 minutes out of their way to this Wyoming strip-mall staple. Lunch specials come in under $10, portions run generous, and the fried rice earns repeat mentions across basically every order. Staff reportedly remember your usual.

Mediterranean

Chicago Style Gyro

★ 4.8(885)· $

The Chicago gyro comes up in nearly every review, and for good reason: the gyro meat, fresh seasoning, and house sauce make it the anchor of the menu. The Quarter Pound Burger at $7 (add cheese for $0.75) is a legitimate deal. Counter-service spot on Leonard with one or two people running the whole show, and it moves fast.

American

One Stop Coney

★ 4.8(813)· $

The bacon-wrapped dog with mac-n-cheese and the Korean corndog in a panko crust are the kind of menu swings that set One Stop Coney apart. The fries come up in nearly every review, and the prices stay low. There's an N64 in the back with GoldenEye loaded up.

Mexican

El Aztecas - Walker

★ 4.8(765)· $

The Asada Fries and margarita flight get called out repeatedly, and the carne asada portions reportedly run too large to finish. Set in a former Bob Evans on Walker Ave, the room is industrial and a little cold, but the manager does table touches on every visit. Complimentary chips and salsa come standard.

Mediterranean

616 Kabob Stop – Authentic Mediterranean Grill & Burgers in Grand Rapids

★ 4.8(656)· $$

The chicken shawarma on warm fresh pita with garlic sauce and pomegranate molasses has pulled at least one reviewer back three times in two weeks. The "Feast for 1-2" plate piles meat over rice with hummus and a side salad, and complimentary mint tea shows up at the end. The menu is clearly marked for vegan and gluten-free options, and the falafel rice bowl gets repeat mentions alongside the burgers.

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