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Diners' Choice: Romantic restaurants in Grand Rapids / Western Michigan

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Updated April 05, 2025

Looking for restaurants that are the most romantic in Grand Rapids / Western Michigan? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyzes nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favorite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

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Brick and Brine

4.9

4.9 (1038)

$31 to $50

American

Kalamazoo

About the restaurant

Brick and Brine is located on the 1st floor of the Radisson Plaza Hotel in Downtown Kalamazoo. Our restaurant is right off of the Kalamazoo Mall past Old Burdick's Bar & Grill.

Inspired by a natural propensity for classic duos, Brick and Brine isn’t just a restaurant. It’s a space of masterful craftsmanship that represents a strong foundation of social connectedness. It’s an intentionally forged experience speaking to both local and visiting guests’ desire for warm conversation, savory dishes, and exceptional service.

Whether you’re celebrating a special occasion, winding down from a long workday, or spending quality time with loved ones, Brick and Brine provides an experience and atmosphere that will uniquely add flavor to your evening.

Join us and immerse yourself at Brick and Brine.

Top review

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Mitchell

Dined 2 days ago

Travis was an excellent server and made my post graduation experience fantastic!

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Ruth's Chris Steak House - Grand Rapids

4.8

4.8 (2697)

$50 and over

Steakhouse

Grand Rapids

About the restaurant

Ruth’s Chris Steak House – Right inside the Amway Grand Plaza, Ruth’s Chris Steak House serves only the best steaks, hand-selected from the top 2% of the country’s beef and broiled to perfection at 1,800 degrees so that every last bite stays as hot and delicious as the first. Enjoy the freshest seafood, classic sides and homemade desserts that satisfy any craving. Whether it’s a business meeting or private event, a guys’ night out, or just the girls, we will accommodate your every need in our warm and inviting atmosphere. Scroll down to take virtual tours of our restaurant and private dining rooms!

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AliVIP

Dined 3 days ago

We always have a wonderful time here and love Kurt as our server

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Tomahawk Ribeye

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Copper Rock Steakhouse - Four Winds Casino Resort

4.8

4.8 (2838)

$31 to $50

Steakhouse

New Buffalo

About the restaurant

PERFECTLY AGED STEAKS. AWARD-WINNING WINES.
Delight every sense with an unmatched experience featuring USDA Prime 42-day dry aged steaks, exquisite seafood, decadent desserts and more than 350 wines from our Wine Spectator Award- Winning, 13 years running.

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Jim

Dined 1 day ago

Food was good, especially the bread. Very good steaks and shrimps

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4.7

4.7 (2043)

$50 and over

Spanish

Grand Rapids

About the restaurant

At MDRD, you’re invited to sample modern Spanish cuisine in Downtown Grand Rapids. Melt into the lavish vibe of a dining experience where your every need is anticipated. From fabulous furnishings and sounds of the city to a deluge of exciting flavors—all your senses are engaged. Feel the rhythm of Madrid as you enter the seductive atmosphere of this luxurious top-floor tapería. Get swept up. Experience MDRD.

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Marc

Dined 3 days ago

I highly recommend it, Food was great. Customer service was excellent. The view was amazing! My wife loved it and will be returning back eventually.

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Seared Scallops

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Dabney & Co. - Cocktail Bar and Lounge

4.7

4.7 (23)

$31 to $50

Contemporary Southern

Kalamazoo

About the restaurant

Home of the iconic Mint Julep, Dabney & Co. offers a speakeasy-style, Contemporary Southern dining experience that blends bold flavors with soulful hospitality. Our menu features standout dishes like Black Eyed Pea Hummus, Peach Cobbler Cornbread, and Maple-Drizzled Chicken & Cornbread. Our award-winning cocktails and unique environment have been featured on NPR, TripAdvisor, and in the Michigan Tourism Campaign.

Tucked away in downtown Kalamazoo, Dabney & Co. combines an intimate, speakeasy atmosphere with walls adorned in rich music history. The sounds of Dabney range from Blues to Soul, R&B, and classic Hip Hop, setting the perfect backdrop for an unforgettable evening. With live music every Friday and regular events, there’s always something exciting happening. Our twice-crowned City Cocktail Competition Champions cocktail program perfectly complements the lively ambiance, making Dabney & Co. a must-visit destination.

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Theresa

Dined 1 day ago

Another EPIC night with good friend delicious drinks and a phenomenal DJ! This is one of the best places to be on a Saturday night!

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Margaux at JW Marriott Grand Rapids

4.6

4.6 (898)

$31 to $50

French

Grand Rapids

About the restaurant

At Margaux, a classic French bistro meets the sophistication and luxury of the JW Marriott brand. Here, crisp aprons and select wine lists complement chic design and contemporary flair. Our menu marries tradition with innovation, bringing the best in French cuisine to a modern American audience. Impeccable service, distinctive dishes, inspiring atmosphere. Bienvenue à Margaux.

While our main dining room is open for dinner service between the hours of 5:00pm and 10:00pm, our Lounge invites you to join us between the hours of 11:30am and 11:00pm Sunday through Thursday, with a limited menu offered between 2:00pm and 5:00pm. Hours for the Lounge extend through midnight on Friday and Saturday.

Connected by skywalk to the Amway Grand Plaza, Curio Collection by Hilton, Downtown Courtyard Marriott, DeVos Place, DeVos Performance Hall and Van Andel Arena.

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Cohen

Dined 2 days ago

Waiters and staff were very friendly and polite, the food was amazing and the atmosphere was calm and pleasant.

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Butch's Dry Dock

4.6

4.6 (1080)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

Holland

About the restaurant

Whether in our formal Dining Room, casual Pub, sunny Patio, or private Wine Cellar, Butch’s Dry Dock offers the perfect setting to match your mood and occasion. See for yourself!

Butch’s Dry Dock offers distinctive dinner menus to complement their wine and beer offerings. The culinary team creates carefully prepared dishes that offer a variety of choice for the refined palate. The menu continues to evolve seasonally to give our patrons a full exploration of flavors while also sourcing local ingredients that are in peak season.

Butch’s service team is also dedicated to ensuring that you have the best possible experience. They provide the highest quality food and drink, while also offering the most personalized service and comprehensive knowledge to complement it.

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Beth

Dined on Apr 12, 2025

It way too loud. We couldn't hear dross the table. The crowd by the window were load and it bounced off the window.

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Capital Prime Steaks and Seafood

4.5

4.5 (859)

$31 to $50

Steakhouse

Lansing

About the restaurant

Capital Prime, an award-winning steakhouse and seafood restaurant in Lansing, Michigan, features hand-cut USDA Prime and Certified Angus Beef. Aged a minimum of 21 days, all steaks are prepared with our special blend of house seasonings and broiled at 1800°. You will not find a better steak anywhere.

Our seafood is chosen for freshness and flavor and prepared by our certified chefs to be delicious, perfectly prepared and presented.

Capital Prime shops locally. Our dishes are prepared with the finest Michigan ingredients, handpicked daily by our trained chefs. Capital Prime is proud to cater to gluten-free and vegetarian diets with a wide selection of choices.

Capital Prime offers an incredible Happy Hour with discounts on Wine Flights, Beer and Cocktails. Sundays, join us for our delicious Prime Rib feature.

FOR PARTIES OF 5 OR MORE AND FOR HOLIDAYS, SPECIAL EVENTS PLEASE CALL THE RESTAURANT DIRECTLY TO BOOK YOUR RESERVATION.

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Sheila

Dined 5 days ago

Service and food were exceptional. It was easy to reserve a table.

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jdek at Margaux

4.5

4.5 (316)

$31 to $50

French

Grand Rapids

About the restaurant

Water, fire, earth, and style at the Jdek at Margaux. Serving lively libations and cosmopolitan vibes in a modish, rhythmic setting with our year round patio featuring Domes on the Jdek in the winter and open air seating overlooking the Grand River in the summer.

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lauraw

Dined on Mar 5, 2025

Had a wonderful private dinner in the pods. Service was great and it was neat to enjoy a nice meal out listening to your own music!

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3.7

3.7 (1578)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

Grand Rapids

About the restaurant

Mertens Prime, located in the historic 1914 New Hotel Mertens lobby in Grand Rapids, offers locally sourced, in-house hand-cut steaks, chops, and unique takes on classics. Scratch made kitchen where we make all the pastas and desserts. We have a large selection for vegan & vegetarian.

Prime features a full-service espresso machine and classic pastries like beignets. Guests can enjoy tableside presentations like filet dinner for two, a weekly curated rolling cheese cart, and bananas fosters and creme brulee.

The kitchen is scratch made and we feature many locally sourced products.

The bar top is one of the largest in Grand Rapids and seats 18 guests along with lounge tables. Our bar features a daily happy hour from 4pm-6pm 7 days a week for both food and beverage! Seasonal mocktails available along with many other non-alcoholic offerings.

Mertens Rooftop offers a full bar and a menu of appetizers. To book a reservation at Mertens Rooftop, select "Outdoor Seating", if available.

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frank

Dined 3 days ago

The service was very good. However, the restaurant was not crowded, and it took a very long time for us to get served dinner. The steaks were delicious, however, the other dishes were just average. For the price, you would expect all dishes to be high quality.

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