need advice

[HonkerDown]

Hi guys im going to be by grand rapids over the holidays and my anniversary falls just before new years. Question is is there a nice place to take my wife for supper one night? Thanks in advace guys!

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[Weathertite]

A Happy Wife = A Happy Life  !!!!!!!!

[stick]

The Cedars (tied to a hotel)  on the south end of town on Hwy 169 has good food and a neat woodsy decor.   Our family likes it whenever we go.   The Forest Lake on the north end of town off Hwy 2 and west of the 169 and 2 intersection is also one of our favorites.   The steakhouse on the lower level at the Forest Lake. 

I'm sure there are others but I think these would be well received.   Eager to learn of some new ones through this thread. 

Edited December 25, 2015 by stick

[smurfy]

stick, that wouldn't be the resturaunt in the sawmill inn would it??? anyway that place has excellent food. also I like Touvi's out on the west end on hwy 2, close to forest lake.

forest lake can be a bit spendy. there is also a Sammy's pizza that has excellent chicken and pizza. there is also a Zorbas south of rapids on 169, but here sketchy reports about it. Toivi's just so you know is a sports bar kind of setup!!!

[Weathertite]

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[OLE77]

17th Street Grill, located in Timber Lake Lodge.

[stick]

5 hours ago, smurfy said:

stick, that wouldn't be the resturaunt in the sawmill inn would it??? anyway that place has excellent food. also I like Touvi's out on the west end on hwy 2, close to forest lake.

forest lake can be a bit spendy. there is also a Sammy's pizza that has excellent chicken and pizza. there is also a Zorbas south of rapids on 169, but here sketchy reports about it. Toivi's just so you know is a sports bar kind of setup!!!

Yes... Sawmill Inn.   I have heard good things about Toivos now that you say that. 

[stick]

Let us know where you went and how it was.  Always looking for good spots. I will try the 17th St Grill next. 

[thatoneguy]

Not sure if you've already had your date night or not, but here's a local perspective

Sawmill has MUCH better food than Forest Lake, IMO. Much better. Very good prime rib. 17th Street Grill/Timberlake has a better variety (at least better specials) than the rest of the Grand Rapids offerings, but you pay for it. Pretty good food, but you will pay more here. 

Grand Rapids suffers from a plague of mediocre pizza joints...there are like 9 pizza places in the area. Sammy's is OK, Zorbaz is pretty good, the rest are mostly blah or chain fare.  I'd stay away.

Cedar Creek Grille is just a little ways north up HWY 38, and has good food in a nice woodsy atmosphere. It's worth checking out.

So...as fare as "nice" date night type food, I would shoot for either 17th Street Grille or Sawmill - and make sure to make a reservation as they will both likely be very busy.

If you've already had the night out, let us know where you ate and how it was!

[OLE77]

I'm thinking the anniversary dinner is probably in the books. But on the subject, being a Scandinavian born and raised in the North Woods El Potro is pretty dog gone good if you like Mexican Cuisine. Also Happy New Year everyone

[gunner55]

A 2nd for El Potro here. Not really a special occasion type place but Sportsmans Cafe in Deer River has good food & you won't walk away hungry.

[smurfy]

Got that right. Ate there Thursday morning. One heck of an omelette they make.