14 Grand Rapids Restaurants to Connect In For Mother's Day

by The OpenTable Team

Updated 10 April 2019

Whether you're taking mom out for a treat or enjoying a Sunday lunch with friends, these restaurants are perfect for Mother's Day. From kid-friendly favorites to brunch-worthy hotspots, we'll help you find the perfect place to celebrate.

Ruth's Chris Steak House - Grand Rapids

4.7

4.7 (2613)

$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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Matt

Dined 4 days ago

Wonderful food and the service was phenomenal. Kurt, our waiter was excellent and met our every need. Very nice atmosphere and the food quality was excellent for the price.

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Copper Rock Steakhouse - Four Winds Casino Resort

4.7

4.7 (2720)

$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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PatriciaVIP

Dined 7 days ago

Copper Rock is a treat. Wonderful food and service. Would return.

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3.3

3.3 (1533)

$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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Rosemary

Dined on 5 Dec 2024

Amazing place!!! The food was wonderful, service was excellent and the ambiance was gorgeous!! I will definitely go back!!

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Bay Pointe Bar & Grille

4.7

4.7 (941)

$31 to $50

American

Grand Rapids

About the restaurant

We have all the ingredients necessary to delight your inner foodie. Chef Todd VanWieren has crafted the perfect seasonal menu brimming with locally sourced, sustainable ingredients-all paired with top wines and a seasonal handcrafted cocktail menu! Beautiful Gun Lake provides an incredible year-round atmosphere experience, thanks to the ever-changing seasons of West Michigan. Simple, really-it's just good food, good drink, with a view you can't beat.

**PLEASE NOTE**: during the warmer months, we do not accept reservations for our outdoor seating area, or for our Waterfront Room. They are seated on a first-come, first served basis. A reservation with us does not guarantee we will have a patio table or Waterfront Room table available for you upon arrival. We ask that you keep your party's visit to 2 hours or less when seated on our Patio. Requests will only be honored on a first come-first served basis.

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Rick

Dined on 10 Dec 2024

Great service and the food was fantastic. Great atmosphere

The Kitchen by Wolfgang Puck

4.7

4.7 (2144)

$30 and under

Global, International

Grand Rapids

About the restaurant

The Kitchen by Wolfgang Puck is located inside the Amway Grand Plaza Hotel downtown Grand Rapids with a one-of-a-kind-view along the Grand River. Specializing in a global cuisine with Wolfgang Puck's signature recipes using only the freshest, local ingredients. Pair your meal with a glass of wine from our extensive wine list or one of our local craft beers on tap.

Outdoor patio seating along the Grand River is first come first serve and private dining rooms are available through our Private Dining Office. Located next to DeVos performance hall and DeVos convention center and connected to direct access via skywalk to the VanAndel Arena!

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Maria

Dined 1 day ago

We had the most wonderful time dining here, Belle was an exceptional server and was very attentive to our needs. She made it extra special for my niece and treated her to an extra chocolate. Highly recommend your request her!

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Sandy Point Beach House - West Olive

4.7

4.7 (1091)

$31 to $50

American

West Olive

About the restaurant

Sandy Point Beach House is a casual fine dining restaurant featuring gourmet burgers and a market driven rotating feature menu. These features will showcase Chefs ingredient focused fusion cuisine that the lake shore knows and loves. Located minutes from Lake Michigan, near Kirk Park and West Michigan bike trails, the beach house atmosphere is best described as modern Chicago loft space meets lake-shore cottage. An easy drive from Holland, Grand Haven or Grand Rapids and just down the road from Camp Blodgett.

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Michael

Dined on 23 Nov 2024

Great food with excellent service! We will be back.