Highest-rated restaurants for special occasions in Grand Rapids, according to Tripadvisor

Maybe you've gone to the same restaurant for every special occasion over the last decade. Perhaps your favorite spot shut its doors during the COVID-19 pandemic. Or maybe you're just on the lookout for a new dining experience to celebrate a birthday or anniversary. Whether you're trying to find your way out of a restaurant rut, just moved to your city, or simply want to try somewhere new for your next celebration, finding a new favorite spot can be challenging.

There are lots of components that go into picking the right restaurant for a special occasion. What the ambiance is like, which type of cuisine is served, what dietary restrictions can be accommodated, the price point, and even whether reservations are accepted are important considerations. Whether you're looking for cozy-casual or fine dining, Grand Rapids has a variety of eateries to choose from for your next celebration.

To aid in your search, Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated restaurants in Grand Rapids using rankings from Tripadvisor. Tripadvisor rankings factor in the average rating and number of reviews. Some restaurants on the list may have recently closed. Bon appetit!

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#30. Salvatore's

- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (38 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: Italian, Pizza
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 654 Stocking Ave NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49504-5175
- Read more on Tripadvisor

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#29. Reserve Wine & Food

- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (239 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (3.5/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: American, Wine Bar
- Price: $$$$
- Address: 201 Monroe Ave NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503-2212
- Read more on Tripadvisor

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#28. P.F. Chang's

- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (169 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (3.5/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: Chinese, Asian
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 2064 Apple Orchard Dr NE The Village at Knapps Crossing, Grand Rapids, MI 49525
- Read more on Tripadvisor

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#27. HopCat

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (918 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: American, Bar
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 25 Ionia Ave SW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503
- Read more on Tripadvisor

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#26. Fuji Yama

- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (89 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (3.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (3.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: Japanese, Sushi
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 1501 East Beltline NE., Grand Rapids, MI 49525
- Read more on Tripadvisor

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#25. The Kitchen By Wolfgang Puck

- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (323 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (3.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: American
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 187 Monroe Ave NW Amway Grand Plaza Hotel, Grand Rapids, MI 49503-2621
- Read more on Tripadvisor

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#24. Osteria Rossa

- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (139 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (3.5/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: Italian
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 16 Monroe Center St NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503-3208
- Read more on Tripadvisor

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#23. LongHorn Steakhouse

- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (183 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: American, Steakhouse
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 5088 28th St SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49512
- Read more on Tripadvisor

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#22. The B.O.B.

- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (113 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: American, Bar
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 20 Monroe Ave NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503-6208
- Read more on Tripadvisor

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#21. Shanghai Ichiban Chinese

- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (87 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: Chinese, Japanese
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 3005 Broadmoor Ave SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49512-1844
- Read more on Tripadvisor

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#20. Gilly's Smokehouse at The B.O.B.

- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (153 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: American, Barbecue
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 20 Monroe Ave NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503-6208
- Read more on Tripadvisor

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#19. The Melting Pot

- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (136 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (3.0/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: American
- Price: $$$$
- Address: 2090 Celebration Dr NE #130, Grand Rapids, MI 49525
- Read more on Tripadvisor

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#18. Judson's Steakhouse

- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (150 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (3.5/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: American, Steakhouse
- Price: $$$$
- Address: 20 Monroe Ave NW The B.O.B. Big Old Building, Grand Rapids, MI 49503-6208
- Read more on Tripadvisor

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#17. Brick and Porter

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (118 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: American, Bar
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 47 Monroe Center St NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503-2901
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#16. Blue Water

- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (254 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: American, Bar
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 5180 Northland Dr NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49525-1052
- Read more on Tripadvisor

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#15. Founders Brewing Co.

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (1,476 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: American, Bar
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 235 Grandville Ave SW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503-4037
- Read more on Tripadvisor

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#14. Pietro's Italian Restaurant

- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (165 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: Italian, Pizza
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 2780 Birchcrest Dr SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49506-5477
- Read more on Tripadvisor

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#13. Maru Sushi & Grill

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (227 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: Japanese, Sushi
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 927 Cherry St SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49506-1403
- Read more on Tripadvisor

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#12. Divani

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (147 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: International, American
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 15 Ionia Ave SW Suite 130, Grand Rapids, MI 49503
- Read more on Tripadvisor

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#11. The Old Goat

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (246 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: American, German
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 2434 Eastern Ave SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49507-3632
- Read more on Tripadvisor

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#10. Bonefish Grill

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (243 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: American, Seafood
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 1100 E Paris Ave SE Ste 5, Grand Rapids, MI 49546-8367
- Read more on Tripadvisor

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#9. Terra

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (214 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: American, Pizza
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 1429 Lake Dr SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49506-1711
- Read more on Tripadvisor

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#8. Brewery Vivant

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (544 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: Pub, Brew Pub
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 925 Cherry St SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49506-1403
- Read more on Tripadvisor

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#7. The Green Well

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (681 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: American, Bar
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 924 Cherry St SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49506-1475
- Read more on Tripadvisor

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#6. Ruth's Chris Steak House

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (362 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (3.5/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: American, Steakhouse
- Price: $$$$
- Address: 187 Monroe Ave NW Amway Grand Hotel, Grand Rapids, MI 49503-2621
- Read more on Tripadvisor

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#5. Butcher's Union

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (359 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: American, Bar
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 438 Bridge St NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49504-5322
- Read more on Tripadvisor

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#4. The Chop House - Grand Rapids

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (381 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: American, Steakhouse
- Price: $$$$
- Address: 190 Monroe Ave NW Ste 410, Grand Rapids, MI 49503-2619
- Read more on Tripadvisor

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#3. Bistro Bella Vita

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (578 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: Italian, American
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 44 Grandville Ave SW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503-4083
- Read more on Tripadvisor

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#2. San Chez a Tapas Bistro

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (998 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: Spanish
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 38 Fulton St W, Grand Rapids, MI 49503-2644
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#1. Leo's Seafood Restaurant & Bar

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (809 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: Seafood
- Price: $$$$
- Address: 60 Ottawa Ave NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503-2646
- Read more on Tripadvisor

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