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Best Restaurants in West Side Grand Rapids

10 restaurants in West Side

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Gin Gin's

The Parker House rolls show up in nearly every order here, and for good reason. Gin Gin's runs a serious dinner menu, with Delmonico steak, steak tartare, oysters, and ceviche all drawing repeat praise. Espresso martinis and a chocolate cake worth waiting on round things out.

Mexican

Tacos El Cuñado Bridge St.

★ 4.6(1,842)· $

The birria taco trio is the move at this West Side counter-service spot. Ordering is inside, then you wait outside (picnic tables when the weather cooperates), and the kitchen handles big group orders without breaking a sweat. Tuesday specials make it an easy weeknight call.

Mexican

Maggie's Kitchen

★ 4.7(927)· $

Menudo and barbacoa get called out by name at this family-run Bridge Street spot, which has been serving Grand Rapids for over 40 years. Service is cafeteria-style, the tortillas are fresh-made, and the wet burrito runs large enough to cover two meals. Weekday lunch draws a business crowd; weekends fill up with families.

Breakfast

Mr. Burger

★ 4.4(1,931)· $

The olive burger with fries and slaw is the move at this retro counter-service diner on Lake Michigan Drive. Order at the counter, grab a tray, take a number. At around $12 a head, breakfast with eggs, bacon, and American fries is one of the better deals on this stretch of road.

Italian

Salvatore's | Italian Restaurant & Pizza

★ 4.4(1,041)· $

The veal parm arrives smothered in red sauce and melted cheese, with a side of spaghetti, and multiple reviewers single it out by name. Portions run large and prices stay reasonable, which keeps people coming back. Carry-out holds up well, and the chicken marsala gets strong marks too.

American

The Søvengård

★ 4.5(1,289)· $$

The shoestring beer fries with remoulade and the short rib daily special (corn grits, red wine gravy) are the kind of dishes people come back for. The rotating farm-to-table menu runs from Wednesday hot dog nights at $8 or less to a full anniversary-dinner spread around $140 for two. Brunch draws families; dinner draws date-night crowds willing to spend for it.

Brewery

The B.O.B.

★ 4.1(3,681)· $$

The B.O.B. packs multiple bars, Dr. Grins Comedy Club, and a summer patio into one Monroe Ave building, making it a reliable one-stop for a downtown night out. Drink prices run steep (two wells around $25) and service complaints are consistent across recent visits. Check your bill carefully: gratuity is frequently pre-added, especially at the comedy club, and the digital checkout doesn't always make it obvious.

American

Jdek at Margaux

★ 4.1(56)· $$$

The domed igloos on the deck are the draw here, and the kitchen earns its keep inside them. Multiple reviewers singled out the wild boar ragu and beef tartare, and the oyster appetizer shows up across reviews as a reliable opener. Cocktails run pricey but are well-constructed, and the outdoor setup comes with speakers and lighting.

Italian

Allora

★ 4.1(152)· $$$$

The squid ink pasta and Linguine Al Nero Di Mare show up repeatedly across reviews, and the Delizia Di Limone, a lemon cream sphere on a sugar cookie base, is the dessert people keep mentioning. Formerly Reserve Wine and Food, this coastal Italian room runs on the pricier side (dinner for two with tip near $300 is common) and the $10 bread service has drawn some eye-rolls. The ribeye gets outsized praise for a place that leads with Italian.

Mexican

Los pinches tacos

★ 4.2(32)· $

Al pastor cooked on a trompo is the draw here, and the quesabirria has its own loyal following. The house sauces are worth working through. Prices stay reasonable and the line moves fast.

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West Side is a Grand Rapids neighborhood with 10 listed restaurants. The most common cuisines among West Side restaurants are American, Mexican, and Italian. Listed restaurants in West Side have an average diner rating of 4.4 out of 5.

Frequently asked questions

What are the best restaurants in West Side, Grand Rapids?

Our top editorial picks in West Side are Gin Gin's, Tacos El Cuñado Bridge St., and Maggie's Kitchen. Rankings consider review quality, popularity, and recent diner activity.

How many restaurants are in West Side?

10 restaurants in West Side are listed in The Grand Rapids Restaurant Guide.

What types of food are popular in West Side?

The most common cuisines in West Side are American, Mexican, and Italian.

What's the average rating of West Side restaurants?

Listed restaurants in West Side have an average diner rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars.