Highest-rated restaurants in Grand Rapids by diners
Highest-rated restaurants in Grand Rapids by diners
Humans are creatures of habit. We tend to stick to our morning routines, rewatch movies we've seen time and time again, and hit up the same tried-and-true restaurants when going out for a meal. In fact, 35% of Americans said they rarely, if ever, try a new restaurant they haven't been to before, and 5% say they never do, according to a survey of more than 2,600 diners from TouchBistro.
But those numbers look quite different when you focus on younger generations—56% of Gen Zers and 47% of millennials in the U.S. say they visit new restaurants once a month or more. When it comes to deciding which new restaurant to try, younger generations are also more likely to rely on online reviews, through sites like Yelp or Google or from social media. The TouchBistro survey found that 71% of Gen Zers and 72% of millennials have opted to try a new restaurant solely because of favorable reviews online.
Some of the best restaurants in your neck of the woods might be those established spots that customers have been visiting for decades, but some may be brand new. More than 10,000 new restaurants opened in 2023, up 5.7% from 2022, according to a report from BentoBox. The states that saw the most new restaurants open up in 2023 were Florida, Texas, California, North Carolina, and Pennsylvania, but new locales are popping up all over the U.S.
To help you determine which spots—both new and long-standing—to try out, Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated restaurants in Grand Rapids, according to Yelp reviews from diners as of January 2024. Only restaurants with at least 20 reviews were considered. Read on to find some inspiration for the next time you dine out.
Note: The photos in this article are stock images and do not necessarily reflect each restaurant listed.
#30. Noori Chicken
- Rating: 4.5/5 (98 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2321 East Beltline Ave. Northeast Ste F Grand Rapids, Michigan
- Categories: Chicken Wings, Korean, Asian Fusion
- Read more on Yelp
#29. One Stop Coney Shop
- Rating: 4.5/5 (105 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 154 East Fulton St. Grand Rapids, Michigan
- Categories: Hot Dogs, Desserts, Burgers
- Read more on Yelp
#28. The Heritage Restaurant
- Rating: 4.5/5 (27 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 151 Fountain St. Northeast Grand Rapids Community College Grand Rapids, Michigan
- Categories: New American, Vegan, Gluten-Free
- Read more on Yelp
#27. Butcher's Union
- Rating: 4.5/5 (1113 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 438 Bridge St. Grand Rapids, Michigan
- Categories: American, Whiskey Bars, New American
- Read more on Yelp
#26. Umi Sushi & Grill
- Rating: 4.5/5 (81 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 454 68th St. Southwest Grand Rapids, Michigan
- Categories: Japanese, Sushi Bars, Seafood
- Read more on Yelp
#25. Al-Bos Bakery & Meat Market
- Rating: 4.5/5 (77 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2930 Shaffer Ave. Southeast Grand Rapids, Michigan
- Categories: Bakeries, Diners, Greek
- Read more on Yelp
#24. Firefox&CMChicken
- Rating: 4.5/5 (119 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3323 28th St. Southeast Grand Rapids, Michigan
- Categories: Korean, Specialty Food, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp
#23. Brooklyn Bodega
- Rating: 4.5/5 (36 reviews)
- Address: 10 Jefferson Ave. Southeast Grand Rapids, Michigan
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Salad, Delis
- Read more on Yelp
#22. Papa Chops Eatery
- Rating: 4.5/5 (50 reviews)
- Address: 2222 28th St. Southeast Grand Rapids, Michigan
- Categories: Gluten-Free, New American, fast food
- Read more on Yelp
#21. Martha's Pizza
- Rating: 4.5/5 (42 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 208 Union Ave. Northeast Grand Rapids, Michigan
- Categories: Pizza
- Read more on Yelp
#20. Schnitz Deli
- Rating: 4.5/5 (160 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1315 Fulton St. East Grand Rapids, Michigan
- Categories: Delis, Soup, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
#19. El Agave Mexican Grill and Bar
- Rating: 4.5/5 (77 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5401 Northland Drive Northeast Grand Rapids, Michigan
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#18. Cafe de Miro
- Rating: 4.5/5 (104 reviews)
- Address: 1878 Breton Road Southeast Grand Rapids, Michigan
- Categories: Mediterranean, Coffee & Tea, Acai Bowls
- Read more on Yelp
#17. Quarantino's
- Rating: 4.5/5 (64 reviews)
- Address: 1444 Lake Drive Southeast Grand Rapids, Michigan
- Categories: Pizza
- Read more on Yelp
#16. Wing Kingz
- Rating: 4.5/5 (42 reviews)
- Address: 1604 Diamond Ave. Northeast Grand Rapids, Michigan
- Categories: Chicken Wings, Southern, Burgers
- Read more on Yelp
#15. Tasty Gyro Coney Island
- Rating: 4.5/5 (58 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2269 44th St. Se Grand Rapids, Michigan
- Categories: Burgers, Greek, Salad
- Read more on Yelp
#14. KCM
- Rating: 4.5/5 (87 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 209 Diamond Ave. Southeast Grand Rapids, Michigan
- Categories: Japanese Curry, Korean
- Read more on Yelp
#13. Los Mariscos De Pancho
- Rating: 4.5/5 (27 reviews)
- Address: 1358 Leonard St. Northwest Grand Rapids, Michigan
- Categories: Food Delivery Services, Seafood, Caterers
- Read more on Yelp
#12. Simple Fish
- Rating: 4.5/5 (124 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 6719 Division Ave. South Grand Rapids, Michigan
- Categories: Sushi Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#11. Mithu Sri Lankan & Indian Cuisine
- Rating: 5.0/5 (81 reviews)
- Address: 4309 Kalamazoo Ave. Southeast Grand Rapids, Michigan
- Categories: Indian, Sri Lankan, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp
#10. Kaffeine
- Rating: 5.0/5 (73 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 637 Michigan St. Northeast Ste A Grand Rapids, Michigan
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Coffee & Tea, Korean
- Read more on Yelp
#9. The Stray
- Rating: 5.0/5 (39 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 4253 Division Ave. South Grand Rapids, Michigan
- Categories: Coffee Roasteries, Cafes, Music Venues
- Read more on Yelp
#8. Martha's Vineyard Deli
- Rating: 5.0/5 (26 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 200 Union Ave. Northeast Grand Rapids, Michigan
- Categories: Delis
- Read more on Yelp
#7. Lee's Oriental Market
- Rating: 5.0/5 (33 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3004 Division Ave. South Grand Rapids, Michigan
- Categories: Grocery, Korean, Japanese
- Read more on Yelp
#6. Samurai Express Japanese Steakhouse
- Rating: 5.0/5 (21 reviews)
- Address: 401 28th St. Southeast Grand Rapids, Michigan
- Categories: Japanese, Steakhouses
- Read more on Yelp
#5. Poke Toki
- Rating: 5.0/5 (140 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5150 Northland Drive Northeast Ste East Grand Rapids, Michigan
- Categories: Poke, Asian Fusion
- Read more on Yelp
#4. Tamales Mary - Eastown
- Rating: 5.0/5 (34 reviews)
- Address: 1551 Wealthy St. Southeast Grand Rapids, Michigan
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#3. Black Napkin Takeout
- Rating: 5.0/5 (56 reviews)
- Address: 966 Fulton St. East Grand Rapids, Michigan
- Categories: Chicken Shop, Burgers
- Read more on Yelp
#2. Broad Leaf Westside
- Rating: 5.0/5 (22 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 443 Bridge St. Northwest Grand Rapids, Michigan
- Categories: Breweries, Burgers, Beer, Wine & Spirits
- Read more on Yelp
#1. Frosty Boy - Grand Rapids
- Rating: 5.0/5 (49 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1757 Plainfield Ave. Northeast Grand Rapids, Michigan
- Categories: Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt, Vegan, Gluten-Free
- Read more on Yelp
This story features data reporting by Karim Noorani, writing by Jaimie Etkin, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 331 metros.
