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 say they rarely or never try a new restaurant they haven't been to before, according to a from TouchBistro.
But those numbers look quite different when you focus on younger generations—67% of Gen Zers and 40% 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 social media or online restaurant reviews, through sites like Yelp or Google. The TouchBistro survey found that 52% of Gen Zers have opted to try a new restaurant due to positive feedback on social media, and 67% of millennials have gone to a new dining spot solely because of favorable reviews online.
New restaurants in particular tend to garner a lot of online attention. About 50,000 new restaurants open each year in the U.S., and that number continues to rise. An analysis by Yelp published in June 2024 found that from May 2023 to April 2024. But some of the best restaurants in your neck of the woods might be those established eateries that customers have been visiting for decades.
To help you determine which spots—both new and long-standing—to try out, compiled a list of the highest-rated restaurants in Grand Rapids, according to reviews from diners as of January 2025. Only restaurants with at least 20 reviews and a 3.0 rating were considered. Read on to find some inspiration for the next time you dine out.
#30. Quarantino's
- Rating: 4.6/5 (90 reviews)
- Address: 1444 Lake Drive Southeast Grand Rapids, Michigan
- Categories: Pizza
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#29. Noori Chicken
- Rating: 4.6/5 (107 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2321 East Beltline Ave. Northeast Ste F Grand Rapids, Michigan
- Categories: Chicken Wings, Korean, Asian Fusion
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#28. Wing Kingz
- Rating: 4.6/5 (47 reviews)
- Address: 1604 Diamond Ave. Northeast Grand Rapids, Michigan
- Categories: Chicken Wings, Southern, Burgers
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#27. Poncho's Tacos
- Rating: 4.6/5 (24 reviews)
- Address: 7727 Division Ave. South Grand Rapids, Michigan
- Categories: Tacos
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#26. Cafe de Miro
- Rating: 4.6/5 (114 reviews)
- Address: 1878 Breton Road Southeast Grand Rapids, Michigan
- Categories: Mediterranean, Coffee & Tea, Acai Bowls
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#25. Umi Sushi & Grill
- Rating: 4.6/5 (96 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 454 68th St. Southwest Grand Rapids, Michigan
- Categories: Japanese, Sushi Bars, Seafood
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#24. Al-Bos Bakery & Meat Market
- Rating: 4.6/5 (86 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2930 Shaffer Ave. Southeast Grand Rapids, Michigan
- Categories: Bakeries, Diners, Greek
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#23. El Globo Restaurant
- Rating: 4.6/5 (51 reviews)
- Address: 2019 Division Ave. South Grand Rapids, Michigan
- Categories: Mexican
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#22. Schnitz Deli
- Rating: 4.7/5 (178 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1315 Fulton St. East Grand Rapids, Michigan
- Categories: Delis, Soup, Sandwiches
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#21. Papa Chops Eatery
- Rating: 4.7/5 (68 reviews)
- Address: 2222 28th St. Southeast Grand Rapids, Michigan
- Categories: Gluten-Free, New American, fast food
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#20. Mithu Sri Lankan & Indian Cuisine
- Rating: 4.7/5 (103 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4309 Kalamazoo Ave. Southeast Grand Rapids, Michigan
- Categories: Indian, Sri Lankan, Desserts
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#19. Simple Fish
- Rating: 4.7/5 (134 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 6719 Division Ave. South Grand Rapids, Michigan
- Categories: Sushi Bars
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#18. Kaffeine
- Rating: 4.7/5 (94 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 637 Michigan St. Northeast Ste A Grand Rapids, Michigan
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Cafes, Korean
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#17. Brooklyn Bodega
- Rating: 4.7/5 (53 reviews)
- Address: 10 Jefferson Ave. Southeast Grand Rapids, Michigan
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Salad, Delis
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#16. Tasty Gyro Coney Island
- Rating: 4.7/5 (73 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2269 44th St. Grand Rapids, Michigan
- Categories: Burgers, Greek, American
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#15. Roti Indian kitchen
- Rating: 4.7/5 (26 reviews)
- Address: 5070 28th st Southeast Ste C Grand Rapids, Michigan
- Categories: Indian
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#14. KCM
- Rating: 4.7/5 (111 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 209 Diamond Ave. Southeast Grand Rapids, Michigan
- Categories: Japanese Curry, Korean
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#13. Poke Toki
- Rating: 4.7/5 (158 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5150 Northland Drive Northeast Ste East Grand Rapids, Michigan
- Categories: Poke, Asian Fusion
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#12. Martha's Vineyard Deli
- Rating: 4.8/5 (29 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 200 Union Ave. Northeast Grand Rapids, Michigan
- Categories: Delis
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#11. Thai Table
- Rating: 4.8/5 (30 reviews)
- Address: 950 Wealthy St. Southeast Grand Rapids, Michigan
- Categories: Thai
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#10. Los Mariscos De Pancho
- Rating: 4.8/5 (35 reviews)
- Address: 1358 Leonard St. Northwest Grand Rapids, Michigan
- Categories: Food Delivery Services, Seafood, Caterers
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#9. The Stray
- Rating: 4.8/5 (59 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 4253 Division Ave. South Grand Rapids, Michigan
- Categories: Coffee Roasteries, Cafes, Music Venues
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#8. Tamales Mary - Eastown
- Rating: 4.8/5 (44 reviews)
- Address: 1551 Wealthy St. Southeast Grand Rapids, Michigan
- Categories: Mexican
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#7. Lee's Oriental Market
- Rating: 4.8/5 (36 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3004 Division Ave. South Grand Rapids, Michigan
- Categories: Grocery, Korean, Japanese
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#6. Frosty Boy - Grand Rapids
- Rating: 4.8/5 (57 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1757 Plainfield Ave. Northeast Grand Rapids, Michigan
- Categories: Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt, Vegan, Gluten-Free
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#5. Sahara Bistro
- Rating: 4.8/5 (42 reviews)
- Address: 5260 Northland Drive Northeast Ste C Grand Rapids, Michigan
- Categories: Mediterranean, Middle Eastern
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#4. Black Napkin Takeout
- Rating: 4.8/5 (101 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 966 Fulton St. East Grand Rapids, Michigan
- Categories: Chicken Shop, Burgers
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#3. Broad Leaf Westside
- Rating: 4.9/5 (22 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 443 Bridge St. Northwest Grand Rapids, Michigan
- Categories: Beer Bar, Cocktail Bars, Tacos
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#2. Madras Indian Grill
- Rating: 4.9/5 (22 reviews)
- Address: 2030 28th St. Southeast Grand Rapids, Michigan
- Categories: Indian
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#1. General Wood Shop
- Rating: 5.0/5 (20 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 507 Bridge St. Northwest Grand Rapids, Michigan
- Categories: Cocktail Bars, Gay Bars, Tapas/Small Plates
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This story features data reporting by Wade Zhou, writing by Jaimie Etkin, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 318 metros.
