One year later and we are happy to report that nothing has changed. Food and service were still excellent. The tasting for two is the way to go--it's just the right amount of food. Prices are still on par with other fine dining restaurants. It's still tiny so definitely should make reservations.

Fantastic place for a date night. Ambiance is upscale yet relaxed. Service was great -- both our server and their sommelier talked to us about the menus and provided an outstanding experience. My wife and I split the spiced nuts, duck confit, bucatini, and octopus, and all were delicious. For drinks, we split a couple of yummy cocktails and a couple of wines by the glass -- a red Burgundy and a Champagne, both of which were on-point recommendations by their staff. Overall, it was a very enjoyable experience and I'll definitely be back next time I'm in Grand Rapids.

I'm a huge foodie and can't believe I've never tried Grove before this moment. The vibes are romantic and cozy, upscale but not pretentious. The service was really special. Our server was attentive, spaced our courses perfectly, catered to a gluten sensitivity, and was very knowledgeable about the menu and offerings. We went there as 2 couples and both did the tastings for 2 for $150 per couple which meant that we basically tried the entire menu between the bread, 10 courses, and 2 desserts. My favorite dish was the bucatini (light, lemony, and fresh pasta and a good portion size). My husband's favorite was the salmon (crispy edges and delicious dill sauce). The two dishes we would not recommend are the lamb (too small of a portion honestly) and the potato (covered in an overly salty, pasty cheese sauce). The spiced cheesecake was pretty good for dessert. The cocktails were hit and miss. Overall, we left with mixed feelings... we felt it was a great one-time experience in a cute restaurant with great service, but for the price tag none of the dishes really stood out enough to have us wanting to return soon.

Went for restaurant week. Not making a reservation ahead of time was a mistake. This place was completely booked! We weren't able to get a reservation until later in the night and once we met our waiter and had our first meal, we understood why. The service was impeccable and the food was amazing. Our waiter explained each meal down to the minute details, truly a multi course tasting experience. I enjoyed everything about this place from the ambiance, to the food and the drinks. And can we talk about the swivel chairs? So comfortable! While we waited for our reservation, they also recommended we check out their sister restaurant / wine bar, Chateau Grand Rapids, where we enjoyed wine and pairings. The most perfect date night thanks to Grove!

I'm so surprised I haven't written a review for Grove yet ! It was such a fun and delicious experience. My boyfriend at the time/husband were trying to find a Michelin-star restaurant in Grand Rapids, but we ended up discovering that there were no Michelin-star restaurants in that area due to logistical reasons. In any case, this restaurant still popped up when I made the search, so we made a reservation and gave it a try. Honestly, we planned to go to Grove in the middle of the week so we did not even need a reservation in May (I think we went on like a Wednesday or Thursday early dinner). They have lots of indoor seating and also really lovely outdoor seating that felt like half garden, half historic metropolitan. The servers were so friendly, and my husband and I ordered the "Tasting for Two" with bread and dessert for $150, which was totally worth the price ! As every pair of dishes were brought out (it was 3 courses with 2 dishes for each course), the server explained a bit of the ingredients and how the dish was cooked - which is not the fancy experience that we get to have often. Their bread so soo yummy, warm, and buttery. I ate the more earthy and fishy dishes while my husband had the more hearty, meaty dishes. My favorite dish out of these courses was the carrot dish. Grove was also the first place where I tried an olive oil cake that I was first skeptical about, but absolutely loved after I ate it. All this to say, it was such a memorable experience coming here and I would very much recommend this restaurant !

Weekend Recap: Me, my date, and a whole moody lighting vibe. Let me start by saying that if you're looking to level up your food game in Grand Rapids, Grove is the spot. We came for the Restaurant Week tasting menu, and wow--just wow. The tasting menu included 2 entrees and a dessert. We added some fresh-baked bread (a must) and frisée salad, because, health. I had the pork shoulder with couscous and pomegranate. Oh my goodness, I'm still dreaming of how tasty and tender the cut was. My date had the duck leg, which was so salty and boasted almost an Asian zing type feel. It paired perfectly with the Syrah we ordered. Speaking of, wine is half the experience, and Grove did not disappoint. We splurged on a bottle, and it was so beyond worth it. Big shoutout to Nick, our server with the perfect recs. And to top it all off? A tarte with white chocolate chai ganache. I was literally in heaven. If you're trying to impress, treat yourself, or just experience top-tier dining, this is where you need to be.

PHENOMENAL. Honestly, if Michelin were in Michigan -- both Mabel Gray and Grove would have stars. Yes, I put Grove on the same playing field as Gray. The service was TOP NOTCH; I mean when the servers carry around a CRUMBER (our server Julie informed me of the name), you know they're not messing around with service. *The food is creative and delicious... I mean who thinks up Beef Carpaccio inspired by Banh Mi?! I'm still thinking about that incredibly fragrant shallot aioli. I also don't eat lamb at 99% of places and Grove's lamb chop (farro verde * green onion yogurt * date vinegar * herb salad * sumac) was INCREDIBLE. No gameyness and the flavors were so punchy and flavorful!! We also had two quintessential fall plates (aka fall on a plate) with the following. I know you, review reader, may not visit while it's fall but if this is their seasonal menu. I would be that any other seasonal dishes would be equally as stellar. * berkshire pork shoulder (carrots * almonds * couscous * pomegranate * cider jus) * squash agnolotti (ricotta. brown butter, parmesan, sage, truffled balsamic, gingersnap crumb) - the fried sage was EVERYTHING. The al dente agnolotti was beautiful. the size of these were more like ravioli in my mind as i've had smaller before but i mean the flavor was still delicious. It was also my first time trying a Murderpoint Oyster from 'Bama (who knew they raised Oysters in AL?!) and I really really enjoyed it. Super fresh, not fishiness and the cider mignonette was perfect. *The cocktails are incredible! I don't know if these rotate out, but I loved their take on the negroni as well as their take on the old fashioned. *Make sure you save room for dessert!!! *The whole vibe/decor makes you feel like you're in a big city like NYC, LA, CHI but it's right here in the mitten state. Absolutely worth a visit!!

We celebrated with delicious food at Grove for my birthday! We opted for the tasting for two, which came with five courses of our choosing, plus bread and butter (not pictured- oops) and dessert. It was all divine- seriously, we couldn't get enough. We loved the pork belly, and the dessert! (Corn ice cream???? Amazing). Every cocktail we tried was amazing- the flavors were so well crafted. The service was excellent- seriously, every person we talked to was so personable. For being a more upscale place than your casual dinner, it didn't feel too stuffy. It still had laid back vibes! Grove sources their food from sustainable, family farms, and has an ever-changing menu that follows the seasons. Trust me, this is a culinary experience you don't want to miss!

I could write a book filled with all of the aspects of Grove that make it one of (if not THE) best restaurants in Grand Rapids. But I won't bore you with that, as every second you'd spend reading my review would be one fewer second that you could spend planning (and saving up for) a truly transcendent dining experience at Grove. This place is truly special, and that's because they make you feel truly special. We were welcomed in with a handwritten note congratulating my lovely girlfriend and I on our anniversary, along with complimentary champagne and a custom menu. Our server was an absolute savant - he knew absolutely everything about each and every dish, drink and desert, and had excellent recommendations as to how we should invest our hard earned money into such an elegant tasting menu experience. Every dish was mind-blowing. I would not be surprised if the chefs had little Ratatoullie rats under their hats in the back, because with each first bite of our five dishes, I felt like Anton Ego when he flashed back to his childhood eating Ratatoullie on a warm summer evening in the french countryside. The cocktails were also masterfully crafted. This place could easily moonlight as one of those boujee cocktail bars where it's so dark you need a flashlight to see the leather menu and all of the bartenders have perfect beards and look down on you for not knowing what Amaro Pazzo is - Grove could do all of that but better. And to top it all off, our server overheard my date and I debating over which desert to try, so they just went ahead and gave us both for the price of one! Like, come on. They're just bragging at this point. Grove is the bee's knees. The cat's meow. The fox's socks. The ant's pants. Unless you're ultra wealthy and experience this level of dining on a daily basis (which, if you are, why are you even on Yelp in the first place), the attention to both craft and detail that Grove commands will leave your stomach full, your pockets empty, and your mind buzzing.

I had the opportunity to visit a couple Michelin star restaurants in Chicago and absolutely loved the tasting menu experience, high quality food, and exceptional service. I did not think that I could get such an experience in Grand Rapids. I was wrong - Grove provides an immersion into fine dining that you can't find anywhere else in the city. My date and I tried the tasting menu for 2 as part of their Valentines day promotion. It included bread, 5 main courses, and a dessert. I started off with an espresso martini. I'm not a drinker whatsoever but this was delicious. It was creamy, almost a melted ice cream mouthfeel, with a not bitter punch of coffee, finished by the liquor. The first dish to come out was the bread and butter. I was not expecting to be thinking about bread days after I ate it but here I am. The flavor was incredibly complex from all the spices and herbs. Each bite I tasted something different - sometimes sweet sometimes savory. Crunchy and flaky on the outside and warm and fluffy on the inside. It came with a pad of house made butter which had a nice sweetness to it. First course - beef carpaccio. This dish is thin slices of (mostly) raw beef on a bed of pickled radish and carrots, jalapenos, cilantro, with an aioli. As a fan of pickled foods, I loved this. It was bright, clean, acidic, and had a nice variety of flavors and textures. Second course - bucatini. Bucatini pasta noodles, gouda, parmesan, topped with breadcrumbs. The noodles were cooked to perfection. I had forgotten how amazing pasta is when it's done right. This was heavy, creamy, and very savory. The gouda really showed its complex flavor in this dish. The portion size was also perfect - I think if you tried to eat more than one serving of this pasta you would get flavor fatigue pretty fast. Third course - porchetta. Pork belly and sausage rolled together served over navy beans, topped with chard, fennel, and apple. This was perhaps the best pork belly I've ever tried. You can literally cut through it with ease like its soft butter. It really was the closest thing I've tried to "melt in your mouth". I didn't care much for the sausage's flavor and the beans seemed a bit bland. The toppings were pretty but didn't add much in terms of flavor or contrast. I think this dish would be perfect if they just slightly rework it. Fourth course - smoked potato. Small fried potatoes, white cheddar fondue, pickled onions and peppers, topped with chive powder. The potatoes were crispy and the pickled peppers and onions were great complimentary flavors. The white cheddar fondue was extremely heavy and flavorful which I enjoyed. I thought this was an excellent dish but it just needed a touch of finishing salt to round it out. Fifth course - lamb chops. Two lamb chops topped with blackberry and a side of mint yogurt sauce and dijon celery root slaw. The lamb was juicy, tender, and flavorful. I honestly could not tell it apart from a high-quality steak. It paired excellently with the blackberry and mint yogurt - I could still clearly taste all of the lamb's flavor with them. The celery root slaw was also excellent. It had a crunchy and refreshing texture and tasted only mildly of celery. It's very comparable to coleslaw. I think it's an excellent alternative to a side salad. Finally, the desert. We opted for the vanilla cheesecake which was vanilla shortbread cookies with cheesecake filling and black currant. I think it's a bit of a stretch to call this cheesecake but I was delicious nonetheless. The crackers were crunchy, the cheesecake filling was a bit thin (almost like whipped cream) but sweet, and the black currant was tart and tasted similar to blackberries. All the dishes were beautifully plated and had lots of thought put into them. Our server was simply incredible. They explained each dish before it was served (including all of the ingredients), what to expect, their recommendations, etc. I particularly enjoyed the bread and bucatini dishes, although everything I tried was outstanding. All in all, this was an excellent experience that was comparable to the 1 Michelin star restaurants I visited in Chicago. I know it can be a bit intimidating if you've never tried a restaurant of this sort, but I promise you it's an incredible experience and the staff knows every inch of the menu to help you out along the way. There were a few minor pain points. We went for their Valentines Day promotion which they promoted with a special menu while still offering to order off their regular menu. This was true, but only for the drinks and desserts. I was looking forward to getting to try some of the dishes off the snack menu, but no big deal. The Valentines menu was also more expensive for the tasting for two at $150 (regularly $125) which was a surprise to me when I got there. Lastly, the website is a bit confusing on what dates you can do the tasting for two. Some parts say it's Tuesday-Saturday, other parts say it's Friday-Saturday.