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   Ginny VIP

   Grand Rapids9 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 7 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 5

   We had a great time celebrating two birthdays! We absolutely loved the private room, and we already have booked it again for the future. The birthday desserts were very good and the teenagers really liked the little cards that were placed on the table for them. 
   

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   OpenTable Diner

   Indiana2 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on March 5, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Great dinner and even better service! Food was fantastic and the cozy atmosphere made for an enjoyable evening with friends!
   

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   OpenTable Diner

   Grand Rapids1 review

   5.0

   Dined on March 5, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Nice. Good food. Unique cocktails and wine. Had a lovely Sicilian red. Lamb is delish, so is the dates appetizer. Impeccable service! I wish I remembered our server's name. Wonderful date night!
   

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   Krista

   Northern MI2 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on March 3, 2025

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 5

   Really cool environment and vibe. Service was extremely slow for a Monday night. However, there was only one server working the second floor (that I could tell) so that was likely part of it. Steak was AWESOME. Drinks were great.
   

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   Karen

   Detroit18 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on February 28, 2025

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 4

   Overall we had a nice experience. We were seated in the Foyer. Unfortunately it was early, they were empty and they wanted to seat us next to the prep station, ugh. They did however move us when I asked for a different table. The drinks were good. Appetizers were tasty (I was under the impression the beer cheese was warm and it's not, that's on me.) The men got the pork chop special (market cut) which was very good. My pear salad with crab as the protein was a bit disappointing. It tasted like they just spread canned crab on the salad. Another guest got the Bisque which was more of a puree that bisque, need to thin it just a bit. The wait staff was nicely attentive. Overall it was a positive experience; some refining would make it excellent!
   

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   Melissa

   Unspecified1 review

   5.0

   Dined on February 23, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Our server Travis was great, he had perfect timing, the food was fantastic, I cannot recommend going here enough.
   

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   Nate VIP

   New York City1 review

   5.0

   Dined on February 19, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Great place engaging staff and a great take on old food.
   

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   Jeff VIP

   Grand Rapids31 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on February 18, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Very comfortable place to go for drinks and / or dinner. Food was delicious and service (Camden) was great.
   

   ScholarResponded on February 21, 2025

   Kamden is one of our best! We are so glad you had a great time!
   

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   Fred

   Grand Rapids2 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on February 18, 2025

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Nice atmosphere, however... This place is cheap on their pour...not what you would expect from a place that wants to be considered upscale. For the price you charge for your drinks, I expect the glass to be filled...not 3/4 filled. Had dinner reservations for 2...place was fairly empty (early reservations). Host seated us at a large 4-seat table, next to the staircase. Why would you do that that when there were plenty if intimate 2-seat tables? Thankfully our waiter, who was phenomenal, moved us to a more intimate spot after we requested it.
   

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    Erin

    Detroit1 review

    3.0

    Dined on February 17, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3

    Beautiful interior! Went on a Sunday night and had to wait 20 mins past our reservation time to be seated. Cocktails were excellent (try their Old Fashioned). Food was just okay, but we only ordered a few appetizers. Entrees may be better. The music was terrible folk pop and a few clicks too loud to tune out. Music should drive the ambiance of a restaurant and fade into the background. In this case it grated against the experience. The highlights for us were the cozy and classy interior and their Old Fashioned. I’d like to give it a second chance and try it on a Friday or Saturday night and sample their entrees.
    

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