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Best Brewery Restaurants in Grand Rapids

6 brewery restaurants in Grand Rapids

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Adesanya Brewery

The Cyser & Doughnuts mead is what gets people talking at this Grandville brewery, and the mead program is clearly the main draw. Food runs deeper than typical bar snacks: the Ham & Gouda Stuffed Pretzels and the Herbal Remedy sandwich both have fans, and the kitchen has pulled off a five-course tasting menu with optional mead pairings for $25. After-work regulars fill the place on weeknights.

Broad Leaf Brewery + Spirits, featuring Pickleball Social

★ 4.7(474)· $$

The tikka masala French fries with curry dipping sauce are the dish reviewers keep talking about, and the Seoul chicken sandwich runs a close second. The menu lands somewhere between bar food and fusion, with vegan options woven throughout and a cocktail list that includes non-alcoholic picks. Pickleball courts and arcade games fill out the back.

Vivant Brewery & Spirits

★ 4.6(1,562)· $$

Vivant occupies a former church on Cherry Street, and the duck nachos (reportedly the kitchen's most popular item) give you a reason to order beyond the beer. The smoked old fashioned gets singled out repeatedly, and the dog-friendly patio draws regulars back several times a year. Flights cover solid range, though a tap or two may be kicked on any given visit.

New Holland Brewing - Grand Rapids Brewpub (The Knickerbocker)

★ 4.4(1,651)· $$

Dragon's Milk, New Holland's barrel-aged stout, draws crowds to this sprawling Bridge Street brewpub. The food punches well above bar-food level: dry rub wings and a pot pie that reviewers keep coming back to. Reservations are worth making, especially on Friday nights when the place fills fast.

Founders Brewing Co

★ 4.3(2,800)· $

Founders calls itself the Mothership, and the taproom on Cesar Chavez backs that up. The brewery tour takes you on a catwalk above the production floor, with all available beers on tap to sample along the way. The chicken salad, chili, and wings get repeat mentions from the lunch crowd.

Atwater Brewery in GR

★ 4.2(563)

The Vanilla Java Porter with Hazelnut has its own fan club, and the apple sauerkraut pierogies and giant pretzel hold their own on the food side. Happy hour runs early enough to catch at 6pm. Staff know the beer list cold and will steer you right.

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6 Brewery restaurants in Grand Rapids appear in this guide. Average diner rating across listed Brewery spots is 4.5 out of 5.

Frequently asked questions

What are the best Brewery restaurants in Grand Rapids?

Our top editorial picks for Brewery in Grand Rapids are Adesanya Brewery, Broad Leaf Brewery + Spirits, featuring Pickleball Social, and Vivant Brewery & Spirits. Rankings consider review quality, popularity, and recent diner activity.

How many Brewery restaurants does this guide cover in Grand Rapids?

6 Brewery restaurants in Grand Rapids are listed in The Grand Rapids Restaurant Guide.

Are most Brewery restaurants in Grand Rapids casual or upscale?

Of the listed Brewery restaurants, 1 are budget-friendly, 4 are mid-priced, and 0 are upscale.