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3.3
Good(1530)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary American • Grand Rapids
Booked 4 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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4.6
Exceptional(309)
Price: Expensive
• American • Grand Rapids
Booked 34 times today
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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4.6
Exceptional(1922)
Price: Very Expensive
• Spanish • Grand Rapids
Booked 22 times today
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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3.4
Very Good(88)
Price: Moderate
• American • Grand Rapids
Booked 7 times today
Our food focus provides a range of options, including outstanding burgers, beer battered COD, exceptional salmon, and a scrumptious NY Strip. When it comes to our tavern, we serve Craft Beers and Superior Spirits. Join us for this journey seven days a week. We always open at 11AM and we offer extended dinner hours seven days a week, and all day long. FRIDAY AND SATURDAY we focus more on walk-ins. So feel free to stop over.BUSINESS NOTE: We are located inside the historic Boardwalk Condominiums.

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  • Alanna
    Grand Rapids / Western Michigan •4 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    Beautiful view and ambience. A bit loud music for conversation. Our server was well-informed . Food was unique and flavorful. Great for special occasions!
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    MDRDPrice: Very Expensive• Spanish• Grand Rapids
    4.6
  • Susan
    Orange County •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 4 days ago
    Best Filet Mignon I have ever had!🥰 Really good service. Nice atmosphere, historical old building very cool!
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    Mertens PrimePrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Grand Rapids
    3.3
  • Maria
    Detroit / Eastern Michigan •3 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 7 days ago
    We were in from out of town and thoroughly enjoyed our time at Scholar. The ambiance, we sat in the lower level, was perfect. Beautifully decorated and very comfortable. Our food was wonderful. We had the flatbread, crab cakes and ribeye with scallops and loved it all. Service was great!
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    ScholarPrice: Expensive• American• Grand Rapids
    4.6
  • robert
    Indiana •2 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on 11 Oct 2024
    Service was slow. The place was not busy. Although the website says make reservations for Friday and Saturday as they will be busy. When we arrived there was no hostess with a sign saying seat yourself. May have been a nontypical Friday. But our biggest annoyance was slow service predominantly with bar drinks. This seemed odd given how empty the place was. Food overall was good. The waitress was friendly just as noted very slow bar service.
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    Brickyard TavernPrice: Moderate• American• Grand Rapids
    3.4
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