Who has the Best Fish Fry in the Grand Rapids area? Vote now
Updated Mar 02, 2021;
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GRAND RAPIDS, MI - It’s fish fry time, folks
Thanks for all your nominations. We had more than 360 nominations across the state, including 20 in the Grand Rapids area in our search for Michigan’s Best Fish Fry.
Starting now you can vote once per email address, every three hours. (Poll below.) You can also write in your votes if we missed your favorite spot.
The deadline is 11:59 p.m. Sunday, March 7.
You can vote in all of our regional polls. Those links are below, too.
Michigan’s Best Outdoor Dining: See winners from across the state
Updated Feb 23, 2021;
Posted Feb 23, 2021
We had more than 130 nominations for Michigan s Best Outdoor Dining. The Hearthstone Bistro in Muskegon - a great place for date night - was the winner of the Muskegon and Lakeshore Poll. See all of our 11 regional poll winners below.Courtesy of Ben Soyars
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The next week it’s 40 degrees.
That’s Michigan for you.
Regardless of the weather, one thing we know for sure, restaurant and bar owners across the state have been working hard to meet your needs, and to offer a variety of dining options.
Get dinner and a movie at Michigan’s Best Outdoor Dining in Grand Rapids
Updated Feb 19, 2021;
Posted Feb 19, 2021
One Twenty Three Tavern in Grand Rapids, Michigan, has about 60 outdoor dining spaces with a heated room, Igloos and picnic tables. It is located on the piazza at Studio Park.John Gonzalez
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Who can blame them? Where else can you get great outdoor dining, and a movie?
Readers said:
“Studio Park - One Twenty Three is a fantastic location for dinner, safe drinks with friends outdoors - has it all!” -
Dan
“I love the classy outdoor tent and heaters and the vibe around the piazza at Studio Park. A great addition to downtown GR. It makes getting their smash burger and California garlic fries all the better.
See our Poll Leaders for Michigan’s Best Outdoor Dining
Updated Jan 29, 2021;
Posted Jan 27, 2021
The Benstein Grille in Commerce Twp. has two igloos. The BG Lodge is decorated in a cozy lodge theme. The Ice Globe is decorated with white faux fur pelts on the chairs and a ice glacier looking chandelier. Both igloos have two heaters each, air purifiers as well as Bluetooth speakers.Courtesy of Sheila Richardson
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The voting for Michigan’s Best Outdoor Dining kicked off on Tuesday, Jan. 26, and we’ve already received more than 6,500 votes in just one day.
Thanks to everyone who voted for their favorite restaurants in Michigan. Trust me, they appreciate it. We talked to several restaurant owners, as well as employees, over the last few days who are thrilled for the recognition as they battle months of business loss because of the Covid-19 pandemic.