GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — With just a few days before Acrisure Amphitheater’s grand opening, concertgoers are starting to make plans for navigating Grand Rapids before their show.
While some have raised concerns around parking and ridesharing, there’s one thing in abundance near the amphitheater: Food and drink options.
So whether you’re looking to grab a cocktail before your show or you want a late-night bite afterward, there’s plenty of tasty fare within a 15-minute walk of the amphitheater:
Closest bars & casual spots
- Social House Kitchen and Bar — Modern American bar food, cocktails, burgers, and a lively pre-concert atmosphere. About an 8-minute walk.
- Founders Brewing — A Michigan classic serving bar food, signature drinks and dozens of craft beers. About a 5-minute walk away.
- One Twenty Three Tavern — Solid gastropub option with sandwiches, burgers, and a good beer list. Roughly 8–10 minutes on foot.
- Stella’s Lounge — One of Grand Rapids’ best-known bars for burgers, arcade games, whiskey, and craft beer. About a 10–12 minute walk.
- Z’s Bar & Restaurant — Classic downtown sports-bar vibe with rooftop seating and late-night energy. Around 12–14 minutes walking distance.
- Grand Woods Lounge — Loud, fun nightlife spot with burgers, cocktails, TVs, and outdoor seating. About 6–8 minutes away.
- Social Misfits — A popular brunch spot dishing out waffles, handcrafted cocktails and coffee all day. About 11 minutes on foot.
- HopCat — An iconic Grand Rapids restaurant known for their burgers, seasoned fries and drinks. Around 10 minutes away.
- Max’s South Seas Hideaway — An immersive, two-story tiki bar and restaurant. 10-minute walk.
- The Tin Can — A classic bar offering over 80 canned beers, craft brews and cocktails. About 5 minutes away.
Good dinner spots before a show
- Grand Rapids Downtown Market — Spacious food hall featuring 21 indoor dining options. Around a 15-minute walk.
- Peppino’s Downtown — Local pizzeria chain featuring specialty pies & other Italian fare in a casual setting. About an 8-minute walk.
- Knoop — Rooftop cocktails and small plates with skyline views. Great for drinks before a concert. Around a 7–8 minute walk.
- Leo’s — Upscale seafood and steakhouse-style dining downtown. About 8 minutes walking.
- Ruth’s Chris Steak House – Grand Rapids — Higher-end steakhouse inside the Amway Grand area. Slightly farther but still around a 15–16 minute walk.
- Bistro Bella Vita — Modern French and Italian cuisine paired with a wide selection of wines. About 7 minutes away.
This is a non-exhaustive list…