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Grand Rapids, MI USA
Sunday, October 19, 2008

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Grand Rapids Dining

The 1913 Room

187 Monroe Ave NW
Grand Rapids, MI 49503 Phone: (616) 774-2000
Business professionals and couples frequent the elegant restaurant, appointed in early 1900s decor. A number of exquisite dishes are offered, as are intriguing selections from the chef's tasting menu. For dessert, savor the forbidden apple or rich Viennese chocolate cake.
Features: Smoking available. Semi-formal attire; cocktail lounge; cocktails.Semi accessibility.
Directions: Pearl St at Monroe Ave; US 131, exit Pearl St; downtown; in Amway Grand Plaza Hotel. 187 Monroe Ave NW 49503
Parking: on-site and valet.
Hours: 11:30 am-2 & 5:30-10:30 pm, Sat from 5 pm. Closed: Sun.
Price: Lunch: $9-$22, Dinner: $25-$65
Credit Cards: AE, CB, DC, DS, MC, VI
Credit Cards: AX, CB, DC, DS, MC, VI.
Cuisine Type: American
Reservations: suggested.

Cygnus 27
Pearl St at Monroe Ave
Grand Rapids, MI 49503 Phone: (616) 776-6425
Guests enjoy great views under the stars from the 27th- and 28th-floor rooftop setting. Beautiful furnishings and fine tableware add to the sophistication. Such specialties as Beefeater gin tomato soup are tasty and innovative.
Features: Smoking available. Dressy casual; cocktail lounge; cocktails.Semi accessibility.
Directions: Pearl St at Monroe Ave; US 131, exit Pearl St; downtown; in Amway Grand Plaza Hotel. Pearl St at Monroe Ave 49503
Parking: on-site and valet.
Hours: 5:30 pm-10:30 pm, Sun 10:30 am-2 pm. Closed: Mon & Sun 5/7-9/9.
Price: Dinner: $23-$34
Credit Cards: AE, CB, DC, DS, MC, VI
Credit Cards: AX, CB, DC, DS, MC, VI.
Cuisine Type: American
Reservations: suggested.

San Chez, A Tapas Bistro
38 W Fulton St
Grand Rapids, MI 49503 Phone: (616) 774-8272
So many tapas, so little time. Guests can prepare their taste buds for an explosion of flavorful options in the lively, energetic bistro. The specialty is tapas, available either hot or cold.
Features: Casual dress; cocktails.
Directions: Just e of Van Andel Arena; downtown. 38 W Fulton St 49503
Parking: street.
Hours: 11:30 am-10 pm, Fri-midnight, Sat noon-midnight, Sun 4 pm-10 pm. Closed major holidays.
Price: Lunch: $6-$12, Dinner: $6-$29
Credit Cards: AE, DC, DS, MC, VI
Credit Cards: AX, DC, DS, MC, VI.
Cuisine Type: Spanish

Charley's Crab
63 Market St SW
Grand Rapids, MI 49503 Phone: (616) 459-2500
Features: Smoking available. Casual dress; cocktail lounge; cocktails.
Directions: Jct US 131 and SR 45, exit 85. 63 Market St SW 49503
Parking: on-site and valet.
Hours: 11:30 am-10 pm, Fri-11 pm, Sat 4:30 pm-11 pm, Sun 10 am-9 pm. Closed: 12/25.
Price: Lunch: $9-$18, Dinner: $18-$39
Credit Cards: AE, DC, DS, MC, VI
Credit Cards: AX, DC, DS, MC, VI.
Cuisine Type: American
Reservations: suggested.

Arnie's
3561 28th St SE
Grand Rapids, MI 49512 Phone: (616) 956-7901
Freshly baked artisan breads and Scandinavian danish complement the sandwiches, salads and soups, as well as other traditional dishes.
Features: Casual dress.
Directions: I-96, exit 43A, 2 mi w on SR 11; at Centerpointe Mall. 3561 28th St SE 49512
Parking: on-site.
Hours: 7 am-10 pm, Fri-10:30 pm, Sat 8 am-10:30 pm, Sun 9 am-3 pm. Closed: 11/27, 12/25.
Price: Lunch: $6-$15, Dinner: $6-$15
Credit Cards: AE, MC, VI
Credit Cards: AX, MC, VI.
Cuisine Type: American

The B.O.B. Restaurants
20 Monroe Ave NW
Grand Rapids, MI 49503 Phone: (616) 356-2000
B.O.B. stands for "big old building," in which several restaurants offering a cornucopia of food selections are housed. The location is a hotbed for multifaceted entertainment.
Features: Smoking available. Casual dress; cocktail lounge; cocktails.
Directions: Across from Van Andel Arena; downtown. 20 Monroe Ave NW 49503
Parking: street.
Hours: 11:30 am-11 pm, Sat from 4 pm. Closed: 1/1, 11/27, 12/25; also Sun.
Price: Lunch: $5-$11, Dinner: $7-$30
Credit Cards: AE, DS, MC, VI
Credit Cards: AX, DS, MC, VI.
Cuisine Type: American
Reservations: accepted.

Grand Rapids Brewing Co.
3689 28th St SE
Grand Rapids, MI 49512 Phone: (616) 285-5970
The brew pub is decorated with photographs and pictures of the original Grand Rapids Brewing Co., which prospered in the early 1900s. Menu choices range from typical starters to sandwiches, steaks, perch and the popular rotisserie chicken dishes.
Features: Smoking available. Casual dress; cocktail lounge; cocktails.
Directions: I-96, exit 43A, 2 mi w on SR 11; at Centerpointe Mall. 3689 28th St SE 49512
Parking: on-site.
Hours: 11 am-10 pm, Fri & Sat-11 pm. Closed: 11/27, 12/24, 12/25.
Price: Lunch: $6-$8, Dinner: $6-$19
Credit Cards: AE, DC, DS, MC, VI
Credit Cards: AX, DC, DS, MC, VI.
Cuisine Type: American
Reservations: accepted.

The Great Lakes Shipping Company
2455 Burton St SE
Grand Rapids, MI 49546 Phone: (616) 949-9440
Five fireplaces and nautical decorations give the restaurant a cozy, rustic flavor. Menu specialties include prime rib, pan-fried walleye and filet tenderloin.
Features: Smoking available. Dressy casual; cocktail lounge; cocktails.
Directions: Jct Breton Ave and Burton St; 3.8 mi e of US 131, exit 82A. 2455 Burton St SE 49546
Parking: on-site.
Hours: 11:30 am-10 pm, Sat 5 pm-11 pm. Closed major holidays; also Sun.
Price: Lunch: $8-$12, Dinner: $14-$37
Credit Cards: AE, DC, DS, MC, VI
Credit Cards: AX, DC, DS, MC, VI.
Cuisine Type: Steak & Seafood
Reservations: suggested, weekends.