Highest-rated fine dining restaurants in the Grand Rapids area by diners
Highest-rated fine dining restaurants in the Grand Rapids area by diners
Fine dining in the United States isn't what it used to be. Many customers are no longer interested in classic white tablecloths and 16-ounce New York strips; these days, it's all about cutting-edge culinary experiences.
Although steakhouses have defined fine dining in America since the 19th century, that started to change in the mid-1990s. Elite chefs like Thomas Keller and his three-Michelin-starred restaurant, French Laundry, unearthed a whole different kind of tasting experience (with 40 courses), and a new age of fine dining was born. Soon, prix fixe meals—a French style of serving with a set menu—became the norm for fine dining in the U.S.
Between the rise of chefs' tasting menus and consumers' continued desire to have diverse culinary experiences, the restaurants that grace the pages of top-tier restaurant reviewers like Zagat or the Michelin Guide look very different today than they did 30 years ago. Restaurant goers aren't just looking for high-quality food. They want the type of menu that will tell a story. They want creative ingredients they've never tried before. They want to be transported into a whole new world.
With so many innovative menus and restaurant experiences popping up across America, it can be challenging to choose where to go for a special evening. Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated fine dining restaurants in the Grand Rapids area using data from Yelp. Businesses were selected using Yelp's ranking system, which calculates an adjusted rating value that takes into account the number of ratings as well as the rating score itself.
Only businesses with at least five reviews and at least level 2 pricing (i.e., $$ to $$$$) were considered. Also, in an effort to highlight independent businesses and local chains, those with five or more locations nationally (based on Yelp data) were not included. Restaurants in certain lower-cost categories (like "diners," "buffets," and "food trucks") were excluded. Data is as of June 25, 2025.
Read on to find a potential restaurant for your next special meal out!
#30. Carolina Lowcountry Kitchen
- Rating: 4.0/5 (280 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2213 Wealthy St. Southeast Ste 120 East Grand Rapids, Michigan
- Categories: Southern, Seafood, Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#29. Graydon's Crossing
- Rating: 4.0/5 (376 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1223 Plainfield Ave. Northeast Grand Rapids, Michigan
- Categories: British, Pubs, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp
#28. The Old Goat
- Rating: 4.1/5 (657 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2434 Eastern Ave. Southeast Grand Rapids, Michigan
- Categories: American, Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp
#27. Max's South Seas Hideaway
- Rating: 4.1/5 (383 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 58 Ionia Ave. Southwest Grand Rapids, Michigan
- Categories: Tiki Bars, Cocktail Bars, New American
- Read more on Yelp
#26. Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant
- Rating: 4.2/5 (304 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 4515 28th St. Southeast Kentwood, Michigan
- Categories: Wine Bars, New American, Wine Tasting Room
- Read more on Yelp
#25. Fish Lads
- Rating: 4.2/5 (157 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 435 Ionia Ave. Southwest Ste 107 Grand Rapids, Michigan
- Categories: Seafood Markets, Seafood
- Read more on Yelp
#24. Palio - Grand Rapids
- Rating: 4.2/5 (279 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 545 Michigan St. Northeast Ste 102 Grand Rapids, Michigan
- Categories: Italian
- Read more on Yelp
#23. Linear Restaurant
- Rating: 4.2/5 (221 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1001 Monroe Ave. Northwest Grand Rapids, Michigan
- Categories: New American, Cocktail Bars, Gastropubs
- Read more on Yelp
#22. The Søvengård
- Rating: 4.2/5 (365 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1232 Bridge St. Northwest Grand Rapids, Michigan
- Categories: Scandinavian, New American, Beer Gardens
- Read more on Yelp
#21. Leo's
- Rating: 4.2/5 (382 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 60 Ottawa Ave. Northwest Grand Rapids, Michigan
- Categories: Seafood, New American, Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#20. Monelli's
- Rating: 4.3/5 (316 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5675 Byron Center Ave. Southwest Wyoming, Michigan
- Categories: Italian, Sports Bars, Pizza
- Read more on Yelp
#19. Lindo Mexico Restaurante Mexicano
- Rating: 4.3/5 (257 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1742 28th St. Southwest Wyoming, Michigan
- Categories: Mexican, Cocktail Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#18. Amore Trattoria Italiana
- Rating: 4.3/5 (407 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5080 Alpine Ave. Northwest Comstock Park, Michigan
- Categories: Italian, Pizza
- Read more on Yelp
#17. Wolfgang's Restaurant
- Rating: 4.3/5 (527 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1530 Wealthy St. Southeast Grand Rapids, Michigan
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
#16. Terra GR
- Rating: 4.3/5 (515 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1429 Lake Drive Southeast Grand Rapids, Michigan
- Categories: New American, Bars, Seafood
- Read more on Yelp
#15. Bistro Bella Vita
- Rating: 4.3/5 (553 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 44 Cesar East Chavez Ave. Southwest Grand Rapids, Michigan
- Categories: Italian, Modern European, Cocktail Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#14. The Green Well
- Rating: 4.3/5 (802 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 924 Cherry St. Southeast Grand Rapids, Michigan
- Categories: New American, Gastropubs, Burgers
- Read more on Yelp
#13. One Twenty Three Tavern
- Rating: 4.3/5 (291 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 123 Ionia Ave. Southwest Grand Rapids, Michigan
- Categories: New American, Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#12. The Chop House
- Rating: 4.3/5 (357 reviews)
- Price level: $$$$
- Address: 190 Monroe Ave. Northwest Grand Rapids, Michigan
- Categories: Steakhouses, Salad, American
- Read more on Yelp
#11. MDRD
- Rating: 4.3/5 (180 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 187 Monroe Ave. Northwest Floor 27 Amway Grand Plaza Hotel Grand Rapids, Michigan
- Categories: Spanish, Wine Bars, Cocktail Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#10. The Euro Bistro
- Rating: 4.4/5 (201 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 6080 28th St. Southeast Ste 105 Grand Rapids, Michigan
- Categories: Modern European, French
- Read more on Yelp
#9. San Chez Bistro
- Rating: 4.4/5 (1102 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 38 Fulton St. West Grand Rapids, Michigan
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Tapas/Small Plates, Coffee & Tea
- Read more on Yelp
#8. Jaku Sushi
- Rating: 4.4/5 (332 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1671 Marketplace Drive Southeast Caledonia, Michigan
- Categories: Sushi Bars, Japanese, Korean
- Read more on Yelp
#7. Indian Masala
- Rating: 4.4/5 (140 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5769 28th St. Southeast Grand Rapids, Michigan
- Categories: Indian
- Read more on Yelp
#6. Živio
- Rating: 4.4/5 (277 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 724 Wealthy St. Southeast Grand Rapids, Michigan
- Categories: Modern European
- Read more on Yelp
#5. Lucy's
- Rating: 4.5/5 (584 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1747 Plainfield Ave. Northeast Grand Rapids, Michigan
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch, Bakeries
- Read more on Yelp
#4. Pind Indian Cuisine
- Rating: 4.5/5 (211 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 241 Fulton St. West Grand Rapids, Michigan
- Categories: Indian
- Read more on Yelp
#3. Grove
- Rating: 4.6/5 (434 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 919 Cherry St. Southeast Grand Rapids, Michigan
- Categories: New American
- Read more on Yelp
#2. Butcher's Union
- Rating: 4.6/5 (1347 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 438 Bridge St. Grand Rapids, Michigan
- Categories: American, Whiskey Bars, New American
- Read more on Yelp
#1. Poke Toki
- Rating: 4.7/5 (164 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5150 Northland Drive Northeast Ste East Grand Rapids, Michigan
- Categories: Poke, Asian Fusion
- Read more on Yelp
This story features data reporting by Wade Zhou and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 319 metros.
