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Honey Dusted Fried Chicken - Tupelo Honey - Grand Rapids, Grand Rapids, MI

Tupelo Honey - Grand Rapids

4.5
4.5
2305 Reviews
$30 and under
Contemporary Southern

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2 people
19:00
Booked 51 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Great for brunch
  • Good for groups
  • Good for special occasions
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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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary Southern, Comfort Food, American
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 11:00 am–8:00 pm Fri 11:00 am–9:00 pm Sat 9:00 am–9:00 pm Sun 9:00 am–8:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (616) 239-7158
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Matt Rhoads

Experiences

  • Holiday Brunch

    27 Dec 2024 - 1 Jan 2025
    Join us for a Southern brunch during the week between Christmas and New Year’s! We’ll be opening early at 9AM and serving our full brunch menu until 3PM. Indulge in Tupelo classics like our Shrimp & Grits, Chicken & Waffles, and made-to-order omelets. Don’t forget a mimosa (or two)!
    Holiday Brunch photo

Offers

  • Hoot & Holler Happy Hour

    Multiple dates available
    Mon - Thu - 15:00 - 17:30
    Enjoy some of our best-selling dishes for less! Featuring select $10.99 entrees, $6 appetizers and $2.99 kids' meals. PLUS, indulge in drink specials like $5 cocktails and $7 glasses of wine! Available every weekday between 3-5:30PM (drink specials until 6PM).

    Hoot & Holler Happy Hour photo

What 2,305 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • Grand Rapids / Western Michigan

    Great for brunch

  • Grand Rapids / Western Michigan

    Innovative

  • Grand Rapids / Western Michigan

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Grand Rapids / Western Michigan

    Most Booked

  • Grand Rapids

    Innovative

  • Grand Rapids

    Good for groups

  • Grand Rapids

    Neighbourhood gem

  • Grand Rapids

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Grand Rapids

    Lively

  • Grand Rapids

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Tupelo Honey in Grand Rapids offers a "top-tier" dining experience with delicious Southern-inspired dishes like chicken and waffles, shrimp and grits, and fried green tomatoes. Guests appreciate the "super friendly" service and vibrant atmosphere. While some mention waits and noise, the eclectic menu and signature cocktails ensure a memorable visit.

2,305 Reviews
  1. Christina

    Cleveland

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and nice clean place. Definitely make reservations.

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  2. Michele

    Grand Rapids

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was my first time at Tupelo Honey-I was with some girlfriends for brunch. The mimosa flight is excellent and we all had a variation of their chicken and waffles. It was an exceptional and indulgent brunch for less than 40 bucks. I love it.

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  3. Kristin

    VIP

    Chicago

    41 reviews

    4.0

    41 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    It was a very snowy evening with a major concert in town, and we made a reservation to eat prior to the show. The place was bustling when we arrived, and while it took a few minutes for the hostess to clear out the line that developed, she acknowledged our reservation quickly and told us it would just be a matter of moments while they cleared some tables. True to her word we waited less than five minutes to be seated. We had a great waitress with a sunny disposition despite the crowded restaurant. My husband ordered a bowl of the pumpkin spice soup and I ordered the classic chicken and waffles, besides a drink for us both while we perused the menu. The soup was excellent. The chicken and waffles were good, but nothing outstanding. We have eaten here 3 or 4 times in the past and while it remains a decent place to get a quick bite when downtown, I wouldn't seek it out as destination on its own. All in all a good meal and decent price.
    Tupelo Honey - Grand RapidsResponded 5 days ago
    Hello Kristin, Thank you for your feedback. We're glad you enjoyed our spiced pumpkin bisque and chicken and waffles. We apologize if the wait time and crowded conditions affected your dining experience. We strive for promptness and we're sorry if we fell short. We appreciate your understanding and look forward to serving you again. Best, The Management Team

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  4. Ann

    Grand Rapids

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 9 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We really enjoy this restaurant! Repeat customers because the food is delicious & usually no problem to get seated if we use Open Table. Hubs had meatloaf & I went for the chicken & waffles. We have also had the fried green tomatoes, several of the fish offerings & the mac-all excellent. Have to admit it can get a bit noisy when very busy, but not any more than most other places. Sitting outside in good weather is great.

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  5. Debbie

    Key West

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 8 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service and the food was amazing. It is a little loud but we were there at a busy time before a show. It was nothing that would keep me from going again. Fun and different menu with delicious items you don't see everywhere. We will go again for sure.
    Tupelo Honey - Grand RapidsResponded 5 days ago
    Thanks for the feedback, Debbie! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your experience at Tupelo Honey - Grand Rapids. It's wonderful to know that our unique menu and delicious food added to your positive experience. We appreciate your understanding about the noise level as we're always striving to create the perfect atmosphere for our guests. We're glad to know that you're planning to return, and we can't wait to welcome you back!

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  6. Laurie

    Grand Rapids

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 1 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious food and interesting twists on menu choices.
    Tupelo Honey - Grand RapidsResponded on 6 December 2024
    Hi Laurie, we are so happy to hear that you enjoyed your experience at Tupelo Honey! We love to hear your positive feedback and we hope to ese you again soon!

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  7. Rick

    Chicago

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 1 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food. Get a reservation for weekends and evenings
    Tupelo Honey - Grand RapidsResponded on 6 December 2024
    Hello, Rick. Thank you so much for taking the time to provide us with feedback. We are happy to hear that you enjoyed our scratch-made food and southern hospitality. We hope too see you again soon!

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  8. Anne Marie

    Grand Rapids

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 26 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was my third time resting at this restaurant. The first time was chicken and waffles and I didn’t care for it. But the second time I had the Autumn Harvest Bowl and a side of Mac and cheese… to die for! I loved it so much I had it again last week. I tried making a similar recipe at home but it just can’t compare!! I HIGHLY recommend both!!!
    Tupelo Honey - Grand RapidsResponded on 6 December 2024
    Thanks for the feedback! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the Autumn Harvest Bowl and Mac and cheese the second time around. We strive to provide the best food and service to our customers, so your praise means a lot. We're glad you enjoyed your second visit and that you highly recommend us! We look forward to your next visit.

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  9. Kelly

    Grand Rapids

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 23 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of our favorite spots in GR. Fried chicken and meatloaf are among our favorites. Pinky Swear Margarita was delicious!
    Tupelo Honey - Grand RapidsResponded on 25 November 2024
    Hey Kelly, Wow, thank you for the fantastic review and the perfect ratings! We're thrilled to hear that you've become a favorite in Grand Rapids and that you enjoy our fried chicken and meatloaf. We're also glad that you loved our Pinky Swear Margarita. Your support means a lot to us and we look forward to serving you again soon! Best, The Management Team

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  10. Madolyn

    Grand Rapids

    59 reviews

    5.0

    59 reviews

    Dined on 22 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    We cleaned our plates! The new sorghum pepper fried chicken was great. Our old standard of the honey dusted fried dark meat chicken was, as always, fabulous. We alllll had the collard greens- yummy! I tried the chicken tortilla soup as a side & I can't wait to have it again. Your sweet tea is the best in this area. (Being from the South, we think we're experts!)
    Tupelo Honey - Grand RapidsResponded on 25 November 2024
    Thanks for visiting us, Madolyn! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the new sorghum fried chicken and found our honey dusted fried dark meat chicken to be fabulous. We're glad that the collard greens were a hit too! We're also glad to know that our sweet tea is the best in the area. We appreciate your feedback on our service and are always looking for ways to improve. We can't wait to serve you again. Best, The Management Team at Tupelo Honey - Grand Rapids.

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FAQs

Tupelo Honey - Grand Rapids offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (616) 239-7158.

Tupelo Honey - Grand Rapids is rated 4.5 stars by 2305 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 51 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Tupelo Honey - Grand Rapids

140 Ottawa Ave NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Ottawa and Pearl Street
  • Area
    Grand Rapids
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 11:00 am–8:00 pm Fri 11:00 am–9:00 pm Sat 9:00 am–9:00 pm Sun 9:00 am–8:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary Southern, Comfort Food, American
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    None
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Matt Rhoads
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining
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