Friesian Gastro Pub

Name: Friesian Gastro Pub
Address: 720 Michigan St NE, Grand Rapids, MI, United States, 49503
Telephone: (616) 825-3001
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.6

4.6

497 Reviews

$31 to $50

Gastro Pub

Neighbourhood gem
Innovative
Great for outdoor dining

After sitting vacant for a few years, we renovated the former “Lord’s Chapel” building just down the hill from Michigan Street’s Medical Mile corridor into The Friesian Gastro Pub. In addition to having a full bar, we serve up comfort food with an eclectic twist.

The Friesian accommodates seating for over 80 people inside (including our unique centrally-located bar), and when the weather warms up we will open our 20-person back patio and 50-person rooftop deck – a first for Michigan Street!

The Friesian is co-owned and operated by local restaurant industry veteran Craig Jones, along with co-owners Zan Lamkin and Phil Rienstra. All three owners live in Grand Rapids and are excited to bring a gastro pub with a fun atmosphere and great menu to the Midtown Neighborhood.

We intend to change the menu regularly with some globally-inspired selections, but not stray too far from what you’d expect in a neighborhood gastro pub. So you’ll have to keep coming back to see what’s new.

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Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Gastro Pub, Global, International, Cocktail Bar
Hours of Operation
Brunch Sat 11:00–15:30 Sun 11:00–16:00 Dinner Mon–Thu 15:00–22:00 Fri, Sat 15:00–00:00
Phone number
(616) 825-3001
Website
https://www.friesiangr.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Private party facilities
Different areas of the restaurant available for large parties. Booking via events@friesiangr.com

Location
720 Michigan St NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Area
Grand Rapids
Cross Street
Eastern & Michigan
Parking details
other than street parking, we share a large parking lot off of Eastern Ave. just north of Michigan St.
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Popular dishes

Frites & FondueUS$15.00
House Cut Fries tossed in Truffle Oil, Aged Grana Padano Cheese, & Parsley w/ a Hot Crock of Three Cheese Fondue of Swiss, Gouda, & Mozzarella
Crab Stuffed ShrimpUS$15.00
Jumbo Shrimp stuffed w/ Lump Crabmeat, Grana Padano Cheese, Shallots, Herbs, & Bread crumbs. Served w/ Cajun Aioli & Pea Shoots
Cast Iron Mac & CheeseUS$10.00
Local "Mac" Noodle blend, Cashew based Cheese Sauce, Roasted Garlic, Vegan Smoked Gouda, & Vegan Mozzerella baked w/ Bread Crumbs & Parsley; contains cashews
Vietnamese Pork Belly BitesUS$13.00
Marinated & Roasted Pork Belly tossed in Sriracha Aioli w/ Red Cabbage Slaw, Pickled Daikon, Carrots, & Jalapenos
Vegan Nacho TrayUS$15.00
House-made Vegan Nacho Cheese, Walnut "Chorizo", Pico de Gallo, Vegan Citrus Crema on a layer of Tortilla Chips; contains cashews
Smoked WingsUS$15.00
House-made Nashville Hot Sauce w/ House Sliced Pickles OR House-made Sesame Ginger
Spicy TofuUS$12.00
Deep Fried Tofu toss in Gochujang, Hoisin, Green Onions, Garlic, Sichuan Peppercorns, & Chilis topped w/ Sesame Seeds
Salt & Pepper CalamariUS$13.00
Fresh Calamari Lightly Breaded & Fried then tossed w/ Jalapenos, Sambal, Sichuan Peppercorns, Garlic, & Ginger w/ Vietnamese Sweet & Sour Dipping Sauce

Soups/Salads

Salad Add-on Options: Grilled Chicken +$6 | White Tiger Shrimp +$8 | NY Strip +$10 | Falafel +$8

Soup of the DayUS$8.00
Ask your server for details
House Caesar*US$12.00
Chopped Romaine Lettuce, Shredded Aged Grana Padano Cheese, House Sourdough Croutons, & House Caesar Dressing
Mediterreanian SaladUS$12.00
Diced English Cucumbers, Heirloom Tomatoes, Kalamata Olives, Red Onions, Toasted Almonds, & Vegan Herbed Feta Cheese tossed in a Red Wine Vinaigrette
House Salad*US$12.00
Heritage Blend Lettuce w/ Shredded Cheddar Cheese, Julienne Red Onions, Smoked Cherry Tomatoes, & Croutons. Choice of Lemon Vin, Balsamic Vin, & Ranch Dressings
Shaved Asparagus SaladUS$12.00
Thin Shaved Asparagus, Arugula, Toasted Almonds, & Shaved Grana Padano Cheese tossed in a Lemon Vinaigrette

Handhelds

Side Options: Vegan Mac & Cheese +$7 | Caesar Salad +$6 | Grilled Asparagus +$6 | House Frites +$6 | Truffle Frites +$7

Double Smash Burger*US$16.00
Two Grand Butcher's Custom Beef Blend Smash Patties, Truffle Butter, Swiss Cheese, Bacon Jam, Roasted Garlic Aioli on a Nantucket Brioche Bun
Nashville Hot Chicken Sandwich*US$15.00
Fried Chicken Thigh tossed in House-made Nashville Hot sauce w/ Bib Lettuce, Sliced Tomato, House Pickles, & Lemon Herb Aioli
Brie B.L.T.US$14.00
House Smoked & Candied Bacon, Sliced Brie, Mixed Greens, Heirloom Tomato, & Honey Aioli
Barbacoa TacosUS$16.00
Braised Beef Cheeks w/ Chipotle, Oregano, & Garlic on Home-made Corn Tortillas, Marinated Onions, Cilantro, & Cotija Cheese w/ side of Charred Tomato Salsa Verde & Tortilla Chips
Portobello Sandwich* **US$15.00
Grilled Marinated Portobella Mushrooms, Truffle Butter, Caramelized Onions, Swiss Cheese, Mixed Greens, Roasted Garlic Aioli on a Nantucket Pretzel Bun
Banh MiUS$15.00
Local-made Vietnamese style Baguette, Chinese "Char Siu" Pork Belly, Grilled Pork Skewers, Pork Butter, Pickled Daikon & Carrots, Sriracha Aioli, & Fresh Cilantro w/ Spicy Thai Chili Garnish
FalafelUS$13.00
House-made Falafel, Tomato, Cucumbers, Pickled Red Onion, & Vegan Tzatziki on a Grilled Nantucket Vegan Naan bread
Italian BeefUS$16.00
Slow Roasted & Thinly Sliced Beef, Provolone Cheese, House-made Giardiniera, Basil Pesto Aioli in Local-made Vietnamese Baguette

Entrees

Add-on Options: Grilled Chicken +$6 | White Tiger Shrimp +$8 | NY Strip +$10

Stuffed SalmonUS$28.00
Fresh Atlantic Salmon Filet Stuffed w/ Ricotta Cheese & Spinach served w/ Roasted Baby Carrots finished w/ a Orange Butter Sauce
Penne Vodka*US$18.00
Vegan Roasted Garlic Alfredo Sauce, Tomato Sauce, Smoked Cherry Tomatoes, Asparagus, Leeks, Vodka & Penne Pasta; contains cashews
Beef CanneloniUS$18.00
Fresh Pasta stuffed w/ Italian Seasoned Ground Beef, Ricotta, Mozzarella, & Grana Padano Cheese then Baked w/ a Tomato Bechamel Sauce; contains cashews
Wonton SoupUS$20.00
House-made Wontons stuffed w/ Pork, Shrimp, & Scallions in a Chicken & Shiitake Mushroom Broth w/ Egg Noodles, Scallions, & Cilantro. Comes w/ Hot Chili Oil & Dark Soy Sauce
Fettuccini AlfredoUS$18.00
Fettuccini Noodles w/ House-made Vegan Alfredo Sauce, Local Mixed Mushrooms, & Leeks; Contains Cashews
Drunken NoodleUS$20.00
Rice Noodles w/ Baby Shrimp, Fried Tofu, Bok Choy, Enoki Mushrooms, Bean Sprouts, & Thai Basil in a Coconut Red Curry Sauce w/ Spicy Pickled Thai Peppers
Braised Short Rib RigatoniUS$20.00
Short Ribs Braised w/ Red Wine, Leeks, & Cherries tossed in House Tomato Sauce & Rigatoni finished w/ Parsley & Aged Grana Padano Cheese

Desserts

That Carrot CakeUS$10.00
Loaded Walnut Carrot Cake, Chai Carrot Custard, Brown Butter Caramel, Cream Cheese Frosting, & Candied Carrot Dust; contains Walnuts
Vietnamese Coffee Creme Brulee*US$10.00
Baked Egg Custard Infused w/ Trung Nguyen Coffee & Served w/ Ladyfinger Cookies
Vegan CheesecakeUS$12.00
Madagascar Vanilla Vegan Cheesecake w/ Brownie Crust Dusted w/ Coco Powder; contains Cashews
Cannoli TrioUS$11.00
Three House-made Cannoli Shells stuffed w/ Chocolate, Ricotta Cheese, & Chocolate Chips topped w/ White Chocolate Chips & Chocolate Sauce
Warm Brown SundaeUS$11.00
Chocolate Soy Butter swirled Brownie, Vegan Caramel Gelato, Coconut Caramel Sauce; ice cream contains cashews
Stout TiramisuUS$10.00
Ladyfingers dipped in Stout Beer, Frangelico, & Vietnamese Coffee layered w/ Mascarpone Custard, Stout Caramel, & Cocoa Powder

What 497 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

4.6

4.6 based on all time ratings

4.5Food
4.6Service
4.6Ambience
4.4Value

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497 Reviews

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ChrisC
Grand Rapids
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 14 February 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The service was excellent, made great recommendations for both food & drinks.
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Ronnie
Grand Rapids
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on 14 February 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I highly recommend this restaurant. We always love the food at the Fresian! There are great GF options for me! (I could actually have an appetizer and dessert here.) Our server was awesome also! Can’t wait to go back!
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Jennifer
Grand Rapids
23 reviews
5.0
23 reviews
Dined on 3 February 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Not many places have innovative menu options for those desiring vegan and GF. We had a great diner with everyone able to enjoy their choice.
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VIP
Detroit
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on 3 February 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Excellent food. Good service. Nice staff. Limited street parking.
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JoshM
Columbus
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on 27 January 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
The Friesian Gastro Pub was a cool restaurant that had great-tasting food and friendly service. It was a little on the pricy side for just two people, but it didn't lack for quality or taste. Our server was very friendly and personable, and we'll definitely be back next time we're in Grand Rapids.
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OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 27 January 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Cocktails and food always delicious! We had the vegan nacho tray, Mediterranean Plate, and Spaghetti Pesto.
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Customer
Grand Rapids
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on 26 January 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
I would recommend the Friesen Gastro Pub. We were greeted and seated almost immediately. The server was knowledgeable about the cocktail menu as well as all entrees. The chicken pesto risotto and carrot cake were exceptional. Prefer a hard copy menu rather than viewing from a smartphone, but their copier was not working to print a menu.
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DawnL
Grand Rapids
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 25 January 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Half of our party ordered the salmon entrée with couscous, tomato, and goat cheese. It was excellent!!! Also really enjoyed the golden beat and arugula salad. Waitress was kind, knowledgeable, and attentive. Great experience and will be returning for lunch someday, they have a Brie BLT I want to try!
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EmilyD
Grand Rapids
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 24 January 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great atmosphere and wine. The food was ok. My burger was a bit dry, which is weird to say because it has about 2 different sauces on it. But i will be back to try something else.
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SashW
Northern MI
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 21 January 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
AMAZING Drinks and food!! Would definitely go again!!
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Friesian Gastro Pub offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (616) 825-3001.

Friesian Gastro Pub is rated 4.6 stars by 497 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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720 Michigan St NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503

Additional information

Cross Street
Eastern & Michigan
Area
Grand Rapids
Hours of Operation
Brunch Sat 11:00–15:30 Sun 11:00–16:00 Dinner Mon–Thu 15:00–22:00 Fri, Sat 15:00–00:00
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Gastro Pub, Global, International, Cocktail Bar
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
other than street parking, we share a large parking lot off of Eastern Ave. just north of Michigan St.
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://www.friesiangr.com/
Phone number
(616) 825-3001
Private party facilities
Different areas of the restaurant available for large parties. Booking via events@friesiangr.com

Friesian Gastro Pub

Not available on OpenTable

Order delivery or takeout

There’s more to explore

Additional information

Wonton Soup

Stuffed Salmon

That Carrot Cake

Snacks

Truffle FritesUS$10.00

House FritesUS$8.00

Appetizers

Frites & FondueUS$15.00

Crab Stuffed ShrimpUS$15.00

Cast Iron Mac & CheeseUS$10.00

Vietnamese Pork Belly BitesUS$13.00

Vegan Nacho TrayUS$15.00

Smoked WingsUS$15.00

Spicy TofuUS$12.00

Salt & Pepper CalamariUS$13.00

Soups/Salads

Soup of the DayUS$8.00

House Caesar*US$12.00

Mediterreanian SaladUS$12.00

House Salad*US$12.00

Shaved Asparagus SaladUS$12.00

Handhelds

Double Smash Burger*US$16.00

Nashville Hot Chicken Sandwich*US$15.00

Brie B.L.T.US$14.00

Barbacoa TacosUS$16.00

Portobello Sandwich* **US$15.00

Banh MiUS$15.00

FalafelUS$13.00

Italian BeefUS$16.00

Entrees

Stuffed SalmonUS$28.00

Penne Vodka*US$18.00

Beef CanneloniUS$18.00

Wonton SoupUS$20.00

Fettuccini AlfredoUS$18.00

Drunken NoodleUS$20.00

Braised Short Rib RigatoniUS$20.00

Desserts

That Carrot CakeUS$10.00

Vietnamese Coffee Creme Brulee*US$10.00

Vegan CheesecakeUS$12.00

Cannoli TrioUS$11.00

Warm Brown SundaeUS$11.00

Stout TiramisuUS$10.00

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