Best Restaurants with a Happy Hour in Grand Rapids

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CharmingFancyGood for business mealsGood for groupsGood for special occasionsGreat for brunch

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13 restaurants available nearby

1. Leo's

4.9

Exceptional(3754)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Grand Rapids

Booked 66 times today

Leo’s is the premier dining destination for exquisite seafood, classic cuisine, decadent desserts, and a world-class wine list. Located in the heart of downtown Grand Rapids, Michigan since 2004, Leo’s has stayed committed to always sourcing fresh quality ingredients and delivering an extraordinary experience to each and every guest.The dining room at Leo’s offers a sense of style and sophistication in an inviting and elegant setting. A distinctive feature of Leo’s is our bar and lounge area that boasts floor to ceiling windows and a lively, more casual environment from which to enjoy our extensive variety of curated wines, carefully crafted cocktails, and local craft beers.Whether you are having a casual lunch with friends, celebrating a special occasion, having a business meeting, or a large event, Leo's is the best spot in Grand Rapids for elegant dining and superior service.

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2. Tupelo Honey - Grand Rapids

4.6

Exceptional(2348)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Contemporary Southern • Grand Rapids

Booked 45 times today

Tupelo Honey is a revival of Southern food and traditions rooted in the Carolina Mountains we call home. We craft brunches, lunches and suppers that bring family and friends around the table and allow for conversations and cocktails to linger longer than usual. Always scratch-made, always responsibly-soured, and always Southern.

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3. HopCat - Grand Rapids

4.6

Exceptional(102)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Grand Rapids

Booked 13 times today

The original HopCat location is located in a historical building downtown Grand Rapids. Steps from Van Andel Arena, GLC Live at 20 Monroe, and the Grand Rapids Art Museum, our restaurant features a dog-friendly outdoor patio, oversized wooden bar, and comfortable seating. HopCat was founded on the principles of bringing local craft beer a bit closer to the communities we love. We’re known for our award-wining Cosmik fries, which are beer battered, sprinkled with our signature cracked black pepper seasoning, and served with a side of warm cheese sauce. From burgers to tacos, our menu offers a range of delicious options. We live the craft lifestyle - beer, cocktails, and even craft food made from scratch. With a dedication to local breweries sustainability and community engagement, HopCat offers craft beer and great food in a vibrant atmosphere for an inclusive, unforgettable experience. No matter who you are or where you come from, you're always welcome in our community.

4. Mertens Prime

3.6

Very Good(1560)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Grand Rapids

Booked 7 times today

Mertens Prime, located in the historic 1914 New Hotel Mertens lobby in Grand Rapids, offers locally sourced, in-house hand-cut steaks, chops, and unique takes on classics. Scratch made kitchen where we make all the pastas and desserts. We have a large selection for vegan & vegetarian.Prime features a full-service espresso machine and classic pastries like beignets. Guests can enjoy tableside presentations like filet dinner for two, a weekly curated rolling cheese cart, and bananas fosters and creme brulee.The kitchen is scratch made and we feature many locally sourced products.The bar top is one of the largest in Grand Rapids and seats 18 guests along with lounge tables. Our bar features a daily happy hour from 4pm-6pm 7 days a week for both food and beverage! Seasonal mocktails available along with many other non-alcoholic offerings. Mertens Rooftop offers a full bar and a menu of appetizers. To book a reservation at Mertens Rooftop, select "Outdoor Seating", if available.

5. Stella's Lounge

4.4

Awesome(21)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Burgers • Grand Rapids

Booked 7 times today

Stella's Is For You (And Us)Our menu goes way beyond the typical freezer bag to fryer crap you find at a lot of bars. Our famous giant stuffed burgers were named Best in America by GQ in 2012 and Best in Grand Rapids by Grand Rapids Magazine and On the Town. We even make our own vegetarian and vegan burgers, beer-battered avocados and stuffed tots. We also have over 250 kinds of whiskey for your sipping pleasure. Canadian, Scotch, Irish, American (including some Michigan-made varieties) -- we cover the map.

6. MeXo

4.6

Exceptional(838)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Traditional Mexican • Grand Rapids

Booked 7 times today

Welcome to MeXo ! We offer prehispanic-influenced modern Mexican cuisine featuring Chef Oscars authentic regional cuisine, craft margaritas, and extensive tequila and mezcal selections. We offer private dining areas and rooms for curated chef dinners. MeXo offers scheduled Chef Dinners, Tequila Tastings, and private planned dinners.

7. HopCat - Beltline

4.6

Exceptional(30)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Grand Rapids

Booked 6 times today

Grand Rapids' second HopCat location features a multi-season outdoor patio, custom HopCat beer barrels, and a breathtaking mural made out of local beer bottle caps. At Knapp's Corner, we're steps from Celebration Cinemas and TreeRunner Adventure Park with Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park just down the road. HopCat was founded on the principles of bringing local craft beer a bit closer to the communities we love. We’re known for our award-wining Cosmik fries, which are beer battered, sprinkled with our signature cracked black pepper seasoning, and served with a side of warm cheese sauce. From burgers to tacos, our menu offers a range of delicious options. We live the craft lifestyle - beer, cocktails and even craft food made from scratch. With a dedication to local breweries, sustainability and community engagement, HopCat offers craft beer and great food in a vibrant atmosphere for an inclusive, unforgettable experience.

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8. Rio Peruvian restaurant

4.3

Awesome(32)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Peruvian • Wyoming

Opening August 17, 2023Rio Peruvian & Mexican Cuisine is the must anticipated Peruvian Restaurant in Michigan. Name it by critics the Gastronomic Capital of Peru in Michigan.

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9. Pietro's Italian Restaurant & Party House

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4.9

Exceptional(638)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Italian • Grand Rapids

Booked 10 times today

Pietro’s is a casual Italian restaurant known for over 45 years for its classic and signature pastas including West Michigan’s number one pasta dish, Fettuccine Michael. As soon as you walk through the hand-carved Tuscan doors, you’ll enter into the aroma of fresh-baked bread and hand-crafted house-made ravioli all made in our pasta shop daily. The authentic Tuscan tile floors, hand carved booths and Pietro’s family pictures are an example of Pietro’s time-inspired passion of authenticity. Our service brings your experience of classic and signature Italian recipes to life. Large portions of affordably priced menu selections, like our tender Veal Marsala , line-caught salmon, house-made mozzarella and soups to our award-winning pizzas are prepared with the freshest made-from-scratch ingredients. We invite your entire family and friends to enjoy family-style dinner service perfect for any large gathering.

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10. Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant - Kentwood, MI

4.7

Exceptional(3724)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Grand Rapids

Booked 86 times today

Experience the perfect fusion of award-winning wines, Napa-style tasting rooms, and modern casual dining at Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurants. Enjoy contemporary American cuisine influenced by international flavors from our scratch kitchen. Each dish is expertly paired with our selection of wines for the best food and wine match. Whether you explore the tasting room for a pre- or post-dinner adventure or join the world's largest wine club, we believe in the power of food and wine to create lasting connections. Dining reservations are highly recommended, but walk-in guests are always welcome on a first-come, first-serve basis. Gluten-free and vegetarian dishes are available.

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James
Detroit / Eastern Michigan •1 review
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Very nice, the staff was outstanding the food very good
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Leo'sPrice: Expensive• Seafood• Grand Rapids
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4.9
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jazzy
Detroit / Eastern Michigan •28 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
Great location in downtown Grand Rapids. Server was very good. Food and drinks were excellent as well.
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HopCat - Grand RapidsPrice: Moderate• American• Grand Rapids
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4.6
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Theresa
Northern Michigan / Upper Peninsula •2 reviews
4.0
Dined 6 days ago
We had a reservation, so we were seated on time and received excellent service. The food was good, a bit pricey, but everywhere is like that now. Would have preferred a booth seat as we were seated at a table it the middle of the room so there was noise and traffic surrounding us.
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Tupelo Honey - Grand RapidsPrice: Moderate• Contemporary Southern• Grand Rapids
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4.6
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Dave
Grand Rapids / Western Michigan •1 review
5.0
Dined on Feb 27, 2025
The staff were amazing and the staff way knowledgeable on the menu. The drinks were excellent. Our food was delicious. My wife had the Orange glazed Salmon and Broccolini. I had the Ribeye it was seasoned and cooked perfectly. The restaurant has the unique history being and old hotel and the floor is beautiful and you can tell how original. We will be back and can’t wait for rooftop season.
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Mertens PrimePrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Grand Rapids
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3.6
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Alysen
Orlando / Central Florida East •1 review
5.0
Dined on Feb 22, 2025
Great server. Stuffed tots not my thing but the vegetarian burger my friend order was great!
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Stella's LoungePrice: Moderate• Burgers• Grand Rapids
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4.4

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