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Off-campus Eating Options
Below is a list of local restaurants that are within a few miles of Calvin’s campus. There are also many, many chain and fast-food restaurants located on 28th Street and on the East Beltline, near Knapp Street.
On 28th Street, west of the East Beltline:
Chapbook Café at Schuler Books and Music. 2660 28th Street SE. 616.942.0595. Monday-Saturday: 11:00 a.m.-8:00 p.m.; Sunday: 11:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Soups, sandwiches, and coffee.
El Arriero. 2948 28th Street SE. 616.977.2674. Monday-Thursday: 11:00 a.m.-9:00 p.m.; Friday-Saturday: 11:00 a.m.-10:00 p.m.; Sunday: 11:00 a.m.-8:00 p.m. Authentic Mexican cuisine.
Seoul Garden. 3321 28th Street SE. 616.956.1522. Call for hours. Chinese, Japanese, and Korean food.
On 28th Street, east of the East Beltline:
Arnie’s. 3561 28th Street SE. 616.956.7901. Monday-Thursday: 7:00 a.m.-10:00 p.m.; Friday-Saturday: 7:00 a.m.-10:30 p.m.; Sunday: 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. Steak, seafood, sandwiches, and desserts.
Grand Rapids Brewing Company. 3689 28th Street SE. 616.285.5970. Monday-Thursday: 11:00 a.m.-10:00 p.m.; Friday-Saturday: 11:00 a.m.-11:00 p.m.; Sunday: 11:00 a.m.-10:00 p.m. Traditional grill.
Mikado. 3971 28th Street SE. 616.285.7666. Monday-Saturday: 11:30 a.m.-2:00 p.m.; 5:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m. Japanese food and sushi bar.
The Pita House. 3730 28th Street SE. 616.940.3029. Monday-Thursday: 10:30 a.m.-9:00 p.m.; Friday-Saturday: 10:30 a.m.-10:00 p.m.; Sunday: 11:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m. Deli-style Mediterranean food.
Other Local Restaurants
Bloom. 40 Monroe Center NW. 616.632.2233. Tuesday-Saturday: 11:30 a.m.-2:00 p.m.; 5:00 p.m.-10:30 p.m. Eclectic, casual dining.
Bobby J’s. 15 Jefferson Avenue SE. 616.459.8150. Monday-Thursday: 10:00 a.m.-9:00 p.m.; Friday: 10:00 a.m.-10:00 p.m.; Saturday: 7:00 a.m.-10:00 p.m.; Sunday: 7:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. Sandwiches, burgers, salads.
Bombay Cuisine. 1420 Lake Drive SE. 616.456.7055. Monday-Friday: 11:30 a.m.-11:00 p.m.; Saturday: 3:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m.; Sunday: noon-10:00 p.m. Authentic Indian cuisine.
Brandywine Restaurant. 2844 East Beltline NE. 616.363.1723. Call for hours. Casual dining.
Cherry Deli. 834 Cherry Street SE. 616.459.6182. Monday-Friday: 10:30 a.m.-7:30 p.m.; Saturday: 11:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. Deli.
Cottage Bar. 18 La Grave Avenue SE. 616.454.9088. Monday-Thursday: 11:00 a.m.-1:00 a.m.;
Friday-Saturday: 11:00 a.m.-2:00 a.m. Burgers, cottage fries, and chili.
Gaia. 209 Diamond Avenue SE. 616.454.6233. Tuesday-Friday: 8:00 a.m.-8:00 p.m.; Saturday-Sunday: 8:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. Vegetarian fare.
Gojo. 421 Norwood SE. 616.459.3383. Monday-Sunday: 9:00 a.m.-11:00 p.m. Ethiopian cuisine.
Great Lakes Shipping Company. 2455 Burton Street SE. 616.949.9440. Monday-Thursday: 11:30 a.m.-11:30 p.m.; Friday: 11:30 a.m.-12:30 a.m.; Saturday: 4:00 p.m.-12:30 a.m. Steakhouse and seafood restaurant.
The Green Well. 924 Cherry Street SE. 616.808.3566. Monday: 4:00 p.m.-11:00 p.m.; Tuesday-Thursday: 11:00 a.m.-11:00 p.m.; Friday-Saturday: 11:00 a.m.-midnight; Sunday: 11:00 a.m.-10:00 p.m. Traditional European gastro pub.
La Cantina. 2770 East Paris Avenue SE. 616.949.9120. Call for hours. Mexican cuisine.
Mangiamo! 1033 Lake Drive SE. 616.742.0600. Monday-Thursday: 11:30a.m.-10:00 p.m.; Friday: 11:30 a.m.-11:00 p.m.; Saturday: 4:00 p.m.-11:00 p.m.; Sunday: 4:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m. Italian fine dining in a restored Victorian mansion.
Marie Catrib’s. 1001 Lake Drive SE. 616.454.4020. Monday-Friday: 7:00 a.m.-8:00 p.m.; Saturday: 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. Sandwiches and desserts.
Mezze Café and Cabaret. 38 West Fulton Street. 616.776.6950. Monday: 7:00 a.m.-9:00 p.m.; Tuesday-Thursday: 7:00 a.m.-10:00 p.m.; Friday: 7:00 a.m.-midnight; Saturday: 10:00 a.m.-midnight; Sunday: 9:00 a.m.-9:00 p.m. Mediterranean cuisine.
Naya. 1144 East Paris Avenue SE. 616.719.4400. Monday- Friday: 11:00 a.m.-close; Saturday-Sunday: 4:00 p.m.-close. Bistro and wine bar.
Olive’s. 2162 Wealthy Street SE. 616.451.8611. Call for hours. Tapas-style eatery featuring international dishes.
One Trick Pony. 136 East Fulton Street. 616.235.7669. Monday-Thursday: 11:00 a.m.-11:00 p.m.; Friday: 11:00 a.m.-midnight; Saturday: 5:00 p.m.-midnight. Grill and taproom.
Pietro’s. 2780 Birchcrest Drive SE. 616.452.3228. Monday-Thursday: 11:00 a.m.-10:00 p.m.; Friday-Saturday: 11:00 a.m.-11:00 p.m.; Sunday: 11:00 a.m.-9:00 p.m. Italian.
Rose’s. 550 Lakeside Drive SE. 616.458.1122. Monday-Saturday: 11:00 a.m.-11:00 p.m.; Sunday: 9:00 a.m.-9:00 p.m. Award-winning casual dining.
San Chez. 38 West Fulton Street. 616.774.8272. Monday-Thursday: 11:30 a.m.-10:00 p.m.; Friday: 11:30 a.m.-midnight; Saturday: 12:00 p.m.-midnight; Sunday: 4:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m. Traditional Spanish cuisine.