Find out what's happening in downtown Grand Rapids
- Restaurants
- Bars
- Hotels
- Museums
- Coffee Shops
- Venues
- Retail
- Points of Interest
- Instagram Photo Tour of Downtown
Bull's Head - 188 Monroe NW, American; $-$$
Chapbook Cafe - 40 Fountain NW, American; $
Charley's Crab - 63 Market SW, Seafood; $$$
Chop House - 190 Monroe NW, Steaks; $$$-$$$$
Cinco de Mayo - 114 Monroe Center, Mexican; $
Corazon - 122 South Division, Mexican; $
Cottage Bar - 18 La Grave SE, Burgers; $
Cygnus 27 - 187 Monroe NW, Globally-influenced American; $$$
Dog Pit - 132 Monroe Center, Hot Dogs; $
Flanagan's - 139 Pearl Street, Irish; $-$$
Georgio's - 15 Ionia SW, Pizza; $
GP Sports - 187 Monroe NW, Casual American; $-$$
Grand Rapids Brewing Co. - 1 Ionia SW, American $-$$
Grand Woods Lounge - 77 Grandville SW, American; $-$$
Hong Kong Express - 158 E. Fulton St, Chinese; $
Hopcat - 25 Ionia SW, American Bar Food; $-$$
Leo's - 60 Ottawa NW, Seafood; $$$
Louis Benton - 77 Monroe Center, Steaks; $$-$$$
The Lyon Den - 200 Ionia Ave NW, Bakery & American; $
Marado - 49 Monroe Center, Sushi; $$
Mojo's - 180 Monroe NW, American Bar Food; $-$$
One Stop Coney Shop - 154 E. Fulton St, Hot Dogs; $
One Trick Pony - 136 E. Fulton St, American; $$
Parsley - 80 Ottawa NW, Mediterranean; $-$$
Pearl Street Grill - 310 Pearl NW, American; $-$$
Peppino's - 130 Ionia SW, Italian; $-$$
Qdoba - 25 Michigan NE, Mexican; $-$$
Republic/Rockwell's - 45 South Division, New American; $$
RitaGirl's - 40 Monroe Ctr (MoDiv), Baked goodies; $
Ritz Koney - 64 Ionia SW, Hot Dogs; $
Ruth's Chris Steakhouse - 187 Monroe Ave NW, Steaks; $$$$
San Chez Bistro - 38 West Fulton, Spanish ; $$-$$$
six.one.six - 235 Louis NW, New American; $$$
Skywalk Deli - 99 Monroe NW, Deli Sandwiches; $
SmashBurger - 25 Michigan NE, Angus Burgers; $
Subs-N-More - 146 Monroe Ctr, Subs & pizza; $
Sundance Grill - 40 Pearl NW, Southwest American; $-$$
Sushi-yama - 146 Monroe Center, Sushi; $-$$
Sweet Yo's - 134 Monroe Center, Frozen Yogurt; $
Taco Bob's - 250 Monroe NW, Mexican; $
Taco Boy - 180 Monroe NW, Mexican; $
Tavern on the Square - 100 Ionia SW, American; $$
TGI Friday's - 50 Monroe NW, American; $-$$
Tre Cugini - 122 Monroe Center, Italian; $$-$$$
XO Asian Cuisine - 58 Monroe Center, Thai/Chinese; $-$$
Z's Restaurant & Bar - 168 Campau Ave, American; $-$$
Downtown Happy Hours & Drink Specials
Apartment Lounge - 33 Sheldon NE; Classic alternative nightspot
The Back Forty Saloon - 48 West Fulton, contemporary country
CitySen Lounge - 83 Monroe Center; Urban contemporary bar & lounge inside CityFlats
Crush - 20 Monroe NW; Contemporary nightclub inside The B.O.B.
Diversions - 10 Fountain NW; Popular GLBT bar across from Kendall
Dr. Grins - 20 Monroe NW; Comedy blub inside The B.O.B.
Flanagan's - 139 Pearl St NW; Irish pub w/ year-round green beer
Founders Brewing Company - 235 Grandville SW; Locally owned craft brewery
Gardella's - 11 Ionia SW; Classic bar in a turn-of-the-19th century building
Grand Woods Lounge - 77 Grandville SW; Lodge-themed bar w/ large outdoor patio
Hopcat - 25 Ionia Ave SW; Quirky pub & restaurant with homemade brews
Leopard Lounge - 77 Monroe Center; Cocktail boutique adjacent to Louis Benton
Lumber Baron's Bar - 187 Monroe NW; Charming historic bar in the Amway Grand
McFadden's - 58 Ionia SW; Irish-themed pub near Van Andel Arena
mixology - 235 Louis NW; Trendy lounge inside the JW Marriott
Mojo's - 180 Monroe NW; Dueling piano bar on Pearl & Monroe
Pub 43 - 43 S. Division; Friendly GLBT bar in the Avenue of the Arts
Reserve - 201 Monroe NW; Upscale wine bar adjacent to DeVos Hall
Rumors - 69 S. Division; GLBT dance club on South Division
Stella's Lounge - 53 Commerce SW; 80's arcade bar specializing in whiskey
Amway Grand Plaza - 187 Monroe NW; Blending classic beauty & contemporary style
CityFlats - 83 Monroe Center; Boutique hotel located in center city
Courtyard by Marriott - 11 Monroe Ave NW; Recently remodeled hotel in the heart of downtown
Holiday Inn - 310 Pearl NW; Recently re-branded hotel with free parking
JW Marriott - 235 Louis NW; Contemporary luxury overlooking the Grand River
Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum - 303 Pearl NW; Admission: $3-$7
Grand Rapids Art Museum - 101 Monroe Center; Admission: $5-$8 (special exhibits extra)
Grand Rapids Children's Museum - 22 Sheldon NE; Admission: $6-$7
Grand Rapids Public Museum - 272 Pearl NW; Admission: $3-$8 (special exhibits extra)
Urban Institute for Contemporary Arts - 2 West Fulton; Admission: Free
Biggby - 146 Monroe Center
Caffe Leonardo - 111 North Division (Kendall College)
Go Java - 15 Ionia Ave SW
Local Mocha - 98 Monroe Center
Madcap - 98 Monroe Center
Starbucks - 187 Monroe NW (Amway Grand Plaza)
Starbucks - 235 Louis NW (JW Marriott)
West Coast Coffee - 55 Monroe Center
The DAAC - 115 S. Division; Arts and concert venue on South Division
DeVos Performance Hall - 303 Monroe NW; Home of the Symphony & Broadway GR
DeVos Place - 303 Monroe NW; Convention, meeting & banquet center
Grand Rapids Civic Theatre - 30 N. Division; Renovated home of the Civic Theatre
The Intersection - 133 Grandville SW; Live concert, nightclub and lounge venue
Pyramid Scheme - 68 Commerce Ave SW; 400-person capacity music venue
St. Cecilia Music Center - 24 Ransom NE; Historic hall hosts classical and jazz concerts
Spectrum Theatre - 160 Fountain NE; Hosts GRCC, Actors' and Jewish Theatre GR
Van Andel Arena - 38 East Fulton; Home of the Griffins seats 12,000+
Peter Martin Wege Theatre - 341 Ellsworth SW; The new home of the GR Ballet Company
8th Day Crossfit Gym - 130 Market SW; Exercise two blocks from VA Arena
BANG Blowdry Bar - 3 Oakes SW; blow dry bar and full service salon
blue boutique - 40 Monroe Ctr; Women's retro & vintage clothing in MoDiv
Brian's Books - 120 E. Fulton; Bookstore for GRCC, GVSU & Cooley Law students
Central District Cyclery - 51 Monroe Center St NW; full-service bicycle shop
Cheeky Strut Salon - 216 Grandville SW; Trendy hair salon for men & women
Craft Revival - 16 Ionia SW; Handmade custom jewelry
Echo Salon - 24 Sheldon SE; Full service hair salon just south of Fulton
ecouter salon - 15 Ionia SW; Recently updated salon near Ionia & Fulton
Gina's Boutique - 40 Monroe Center; Trendy and unique women's fashions
Grand Central Market - 57 Monroe Center; Locally-owned neighborhood grocery
Grand River Cigar - 131 South Division; cigar lounge with walk-in humidor
Jude's Barber Shop - 125 Ottawa NW; Barber shop for guys
Kilwins - 146 Monroe Center; Michigan-made fudge & ice cream
Lee & Birch - 50 Louis NW; Women's clothing and home accessories
Lia Rose - 40 Monroe Center; Women's clothing boutique
Minty Keen - 125 Ottawa NW; Vintage shop w/ antiques and locally-made gifts
Miscellany - 136 South Division; vintage clothing, electronics & rotating artists
MoDiv - 40 Monroe Center; Incubator retail space w/ 4+ shops
Perception Art Gallery - 7 Ionia SW; Fine art gallery on Ionia & Fulton
Purple East - 250 Ionia SW; Edgy clothing & accessories for men and women
Sanctuary Folk Art - 140 S. Division; Uncommon folk art created by local artists
Schuler Books - 140 Fountain NW; New and used books, plus a cafe
VanderMoere Fine Art - 120 South Division; Gallery, paintings & restoration
Van Hoecks Shoes - 95 Monroe Center; Name brand men's and women's shoes
Vertigo Music - 129 S. Division; Wide variety of records and used CDs
Wolverine Company Store - 40 Monroe Ctr; Shoes for men, women & kids
Calder Plaza - 300 Monroe NW; Home of 'La Grande Vitesse'
Grand Rapids Public Library - 111 Library; GRPL's main branch
Heartside Park - 225 Ionia SW; Multi-acre park on Ionia Ave SW
Rosa Parks Circle - Monroe Ctr & Monroe; Site of concerts, ice skating & more
Veterans Park - E. Fulton & Sheldon; Tribute to Veterans
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- Restaurants
- Bars
- Hotels
- Museums
- Coffee Shops
- Venues
- Retail
- Points of Interest
- Instagram Photo Tour of Downtown
Restaurants
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Angel's Thai Cafe - 136 Monroe Center, Thai; $-$$
Bangkok Taste - 15 Jefferson SE, Thai; $-$$
Bar Divani - 15 Ionia SW, New American/Global; $$-$$$
Bartertown - 6 Jefferson, Vegan/Vegetarian/Raw; $
Bentham's - 187 Monroe NW, American; $$-$$$
Big O' Cafe - 80 Ottawa NW, Italian; $$
The Bistro - 11 Monroe NW, American; $-$$
Bistro Bella Vita - 44 Grandville SW, Mediterranean Country Cuisine; $$-$$$
The B.O.B. - 20 Monroe NW, Varied; $-$$$
- Bobarino's - 20 Monroe NW, Italian; $-$$
- Gilly's - 20 Monroe NW, Seafood; $$-$$$
- J Bar - 20 Monroe NW, Steaks; $$$
Bull's Head - 188 Monroe NW, American; $-$$
Chapbook Cafe - 40 Fountain NW, American; $
Charley's Crab - 63 Market SW, Seafood; $$$
Chop House - 190 Monroe NW, Steaks; $$$-$$$$
Cinco de Mayo - 114 Monroe Center, Mexican; $
Corazon - 122 South Division, Mexican; $
Cottage Bar - 18 La Grave SE, Burgers; $
Cygnus 27 - 187 Monroe NW, Globally-influenced American; $$$
Dog Pit - 132 Monroe Center, Hot Dogs; $
Flanagan's - 139 Pearl Street, Irish; $-$$
Georgio's - 15 Ionia SW, Pizza; $
GP Sports - 187 Monroe NW, Casual American; $-$$
Grand Rapids Brewing Co. - 1 Ionia SW, American $-$$
Grand Woods Lounge - 77 Grandville SW, American; $-$$
Hong Kong Express - 158 E. Fulton St, Chinese; $
Hopcat - 25 Ionia SW, American Bar Food; $-$$
Leo's - 60 Ottawa NW, Seafood; $$$
Louis Benton - 77 Monroe Center, Steaks; $$-$$$
The Lyon Den - 200 Ionia Ave NW, Bakery & American; $
Marado - 49 Monroe Center, Sushi; $$
Mojo's - 180 Monroe NW, American Bar Food; $-$$
One Stop Coney Shop - 154 E. Fulton St, Hot Dogs; $
One Trick Pony - 136 E. Fulton St, American; $$
Parsley - 80 Ottawa NW, Mediterranean; $-$$
Pearl Street Grill - 310 Pearl NW, American; $-$$
Peppino's - 130 Ionia SW, Italian; $-$$
Qdoba - 25 Michigan NE, Mexican; $-$$
Republic/Rockwell's - 45 South Division, New American; $$
RitaGirl's - 40 Monroe Ctr (MoDiv), Baked goodies; $
Ritz Koney - 64 Ionia SW, Hot Dogs; $
Ruth's Chris Steakhouse - 187 Monroe Ave NW, Steaks; $$$$
San Chez Bistro - 38 West Fulton, Spanish ; $$-$$$
six.one.six - 235 Louis NW, New American; $$$
Skywalk Deli - 99 Monroe NW, Deli Sandwiches; $
SmashBurger - 25 Michigan NE, Angus Burgers; $
Subs-N-More - 146 Monroe Ctr, Subs & pizza; $
Sundance Grill - 40 Pearl NW, Southwest American; $-$$
Sushi-yama - 146 Monroe Center, Sushi; $-$$
Sweet Yo's - 134 Monroe Center, Frozen Yogurt; $
Taco Bob's - 250 Monroe NW, Mexican; $
Taco Boy - 180 Monroe NW, Mexican; $
Tavern on the Square - 100 Ionia SW, American; $$
TGI Friday's - 50 Monroe NW, American; $-$$
Tre Cugini - 122 Monroe Center, Italian; $$-$$$
XO Asian Cuisine - 58 Monroe Center, Thai/Chinese; $-$$
Z's Restaurant & Bar - 168 Campau Ave, American; $-$$
Downtown Happy Hours & Drink Specials
Apartment Lounge - 33 Sheldon NE; Classic alternative nightspot
The Back Forty Saloon - 48 West Fulton, contemporary country
CitySen Lounge - 83 Monroe Center; Urban contemporary bar & lounge inside CityFlats
Crush - 20 Monroe NW; Contemporary nightclub inside The B.O.B.
Diversions - 10 Fountain NW; Popular GLBT bar across from Kendall
Dr. Grins - 20 Monroe NW; Comedy blub inside The B.O.B.
Flanagan's - 139 Pearl St NW; Irish pub w/ year-round green beer
Founders Brewing Company - 235 Grandville SW; Locally owned craft brewery
Gardella's - 11 Ionia SW; Classic bar in a turn-of-the-19th century building
Grand Woods Lounge - 77 Grandville SW; Lodge-themed bar w/ large outdoor patio
Hopcat - 25 Ionia Ave SW; Quirky pub & restaurant with homemade brews
Leopard Lounge - 77 Monroe Center; Cocktail boutique adjacent to Louis Benton
Lumber Baron's Bar - 187 Monroe NW; Charming historic bar in the Amway Grand
McFadden's - 58 Ionia SW; Irish-themed pub near Van Andel Arena
mixology - 235 Louis NW; Trendy lounge inside the JW Marriott
Mojo's - 180 Monroe NW; Dueling piano bar on Pearl & Monroe
Pub 43 - 43 S. Division; Friendly GLBT bar in the Avenue of the Arts
Reserve - 201 Monroe NW; Upscale wine bar adjacent to DeVos Hall
Rumors - 69 S. Division; GLBT dance club on South Division
Stella's Lounge - 53 Commerce SW; 80's arcade bar specializing in whiskey
Amway Grand Plaza - 187 Monroe NW; Blending classic beauty & contemporary style
CityFlats - 83 Monroe Center; Boutique hotel located in center city
Courtyard by Marriott - 11 Monroe Ave NW; Recently remodeled hotel in the heart of downtown
Holiday Inn - 310 Pearl NW; Recently re-branded hotel with free parking
JW Marriott - 235 Louis NW; Contemporary luxury overlooking the Grand River
Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum - 303 Pearl NW; Admission: $3-$7
Grand Rapids Art Museum - 101 Monroe Center; Admission: $5-$8 (special exhibits extra)
Grand Rapids Children's Museum - 22 Sheldon NE; Admission: $6-$7
Grand Rapids Public Museum - 272 Pearl NW; Admission: $3-$8 (special exhibits extra)
Urban Institute for Contemporary Arts - 2 West Fulton; Admission: Free
Biggby - 146 Monroe Center
Caffe Leonardo - 111 North Division (Kendall College)
Go Java - 15 Ionia Ave SW
Local Mocha - 98 Monroe Center
Madcap - 98 Monroe Center
Starbucks - 187 Monroe NW (Amway Grand Plaza)
Starbucks - 235 Louis NW (JW Marriott)
West Coast Coffee - 55 Monroe Center
The DAAC - 115 S. Division; Arts and concert venue on South Division
DeVos Performance Hall - 303 Monroe NW; Home of the Symphony & Broadway GR
DeVos Place - 303 Monroe NW; Convention, meeting & banquet center
Grand Rapids Civic Theatre - 30 N. Division; Renovated home of the Civic Theatre
The Intersection - 133 Grandville SW; Live concert, nightclub and lounge venue
Pyramid Scheme - 68 Commerce Ave SW; 400-person capacity music venue
St. Cecilia Music Center - 24 Ransom NE; Historic hall hosts classical and jazz concerts
Spectrum Theatre - 160 Fountain NE; Hosts GRCC, Actors' and Jewish Theatre GR
Van Andel Arena - 38 East Fulton; Home of the Griffins seats 12,000+
Peter Martin Wege Theatre - 341 Ellsworth SW; The new home of the GR Ballet Company
8th Day Crossfit Gym - 130 Market SW; Exercise two blocks from VA Arena
BANG Blowdry Bar - 3 Oakes SW; blow dry bar and full service salon
blue boutique - 40 Monroe Ctr; Women's retro & vintage clothing in MoDiv
Brian's Books - 120 E. Fulton; Bookstore for GRCC, GVSU & Cooley Law students
Central District Cyclery - 51 Monroe Center St NW; full-service bicycle shop
Cheeky Strut Salon - 216 Grandville SW; Trendy hair salon for men & women
Craft Revival - 16 Ionia SW; Handmade custom jewelry
Echo Salon - 24 Sheldon SE; Full service hair salon just south of Fulton
ecouter salon - 15 Ionia SW; Recently updated salon near Ionia & Fulton
Gina's Boutique - 40 Monroe Center; Trendy and unique women's fashions
Grand Central Market - 57 Monroe Center; Locally-owned neighborhood grocery
Grand River Cigar - 131 South Division; cigar lounge with walk-in humidor
Jude's Barber Shop - 125 Ottawa NW; Barber shop for guys
Kilwins - 146 Monroe Center; Michigan-made fudge & ice cream
Lee & Birch - 50 Louis NW; Women's clothing and home accessories
Lia Rose - 40 Monroe Center; Women's clothing boutique
Minty Keen - 125 Ottawa NW; Vintage shop w/ antiques and locally-made gifts
Miscellany - 136 South Division; vintage clothing, electronics & rotating artists
MoDiv - 40 Monroe Center; Incubator retail space w/ 4+ shops
Perception Art Gallery - 7 Ionia SW; Fine art gallery on Ionia & Fulton
Purple East - 250 Ionia SW; Edgy clothing & accessories for men and women
Sanctuary Folk Art - 140 S. Division; Uncommon folk art created by local artists
Schuler Books - 140 Fountain NW; New and used books, plus a cafe
VanderMoere Fine Art - 120 South Division; Gallery, paintings & restoration
Van Hoecks Shoes - 95 Monroe Center; Name brand men's and women's shoes
Vertigo Music - 129 S. Division; Wide variety of records and used CDs
Wolverine Company Store - 40 Monroe Ctr; Shoes for men, women & kids
Calder Plaza - 300 Monroe NW; Home of 'La Grande Vitesse'
Grand Rapids Public Library - 111 Library; GRPL's main branch
Heartside Park - 225 Ionia SW; Multi-acre park on Ionia Ave SW
Rosa Parks Circle - Monroe Ctr & Monroe; Site of concerts, ice skating & more
Veterans Park - E. Fulton & Sheldon; Tribute to Veterans
Upcoming Events More Event Calendar Listings