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Best Restaurants in East Grand Rapids Grand Rapids

8 restaurants in East Grand Rapids

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Gaslight Kitchen Asian Cuisine

The egg drop soup draws serious praise, and the sizzling rice soup has its own following on Wealthy St SE. A family dinner for four runs around $70-100, which splits the crowd: some find the freshness worth it, others leave feeling the portions don't match the price. The crab rangoon comes up in almost every review, for better or worse.

Other

Pera Pizzeria

★ 4.8(171)· $$

Wood-fired New York-style slices on Wealthy St, from a small family-owned spot with almost no seating. The crust folds clean and picks up a solid char, especially if you ask for it well done. Turkish food is on the menu too, including hummus and shish that reviewers call the real deal.

American

Rose's

★ 4.6(3,016)· $$

Rose's sits on the water in East Grand Rapids, and the lake view from the enclosed patio is the real draw, winter or not. Happy hour draws crowds for pub-style pizzas and house-made root chips overlooking the water. No reservations, but the turnaround is quick.

Mexican

El Cerrito Cocina Mexicana

★ 4.6(366)· $$

$3 Taco Tuesday is the draw at El Cerrito, with carne asada, al pastor, chorizo, and carnitas tacos that reviewers call the closest thing to home cooking. The chips and salsa get mentioned almost as often as the tacos themselves. They also do catered taco bars for pickup, and reviews suggest they handle the logistics well.

Other

Olives

★ 4.5(381)· $$

The truffle fries show up in nearly every order on Wealthy Street's Gaslightt District corner. The Olive burger runs large, with a double patty and a sauce that earns its mess. Lunch crowds from nearby offices keep service moving fast, and the menu leans short and focused.

Seafood

Carolina Lowcountry Kitchen

★ 4.4(1,264)· $$

The hush puppies come out complimentary with a Dijon sauce, and that's a good sign of what's ahead. The buttermilk fried chicken, shrimp-scallop-crab pasta, and fresh oysters all show up repeatedly across reviews, and a Monday night jazz trio packs the room. Wood trim, brick walls, and booths round out the room without tipping into stuffy territory.

Pizza

Big Bob's Pizza

★ 4.7(669)· $$

The Mediterranean pizza keeps regulars coming back, and the meat lover's with garlic has its fans too. Breadsticks and complimentary popcorn round out the table. A 4.7-star neighborhood spot on Croswell with a loyal following and a beer list worth noting.

American

Jose Babushka's

★ 4.2(369)· $$

Dill pickle soup and pierogis on the same menu as margaritas and guacamole. Jose Babushka's Polish-Mexican fusion is genuinely its own thing on Wealthy St. The pierogis draw consistent praise, the front and back patio seats are in demand, and the indoor room gets loud when it fills up.

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East Grand Rapids is a Grand Rapids neighborhood with 8 listed restaurants. The most common cuisines among East Grand Rapids restaurants are Other, American, and Chinese. Listed restaurants in East Grand Rapids have an average diner rating of 4.6 out of 5.

Frequently asked questions

What are the best restaurants in East Grand Rapids, Grand Rapids?

Our top editorial picks in East Grand Rapids are Gaslight Kitchen Asian Cuisine, Pera Pizzeria, and Rose's. Rankings consider review quality, popularity, and recent diner activity.

How many restaurants are in East Grand Rapids?

8 restaurants in East Grand Rapids are listed in The Grand Rapids Restaurant Guide.

What types of food are popular in East Grand Rapids?

The most common cuisines in East Grand Rapids are Other, American, and Chinese.

What's the average rating of East Grand Rapids restaurants?

Listed restaurants in East Grand Rapids have an average diner rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars.