Best of the Best: Ways we say I love you
In honor of the upcoming Valentine's Day holiday, a subsection of our "Best of the best" features various gift ideas for that special someone as well as wedding venues, hotels and more.Â
Best of Grand Rapids List: Retail & Services
So far, we’ve released the winners of our Arts & Entertainment and Community & Personalities categories. Next up is our Retail & Services section of the annual Best of Grand Rapids readers survey.
Best of Grand Rapids List: Arts & Entertainment
Next up in our Best of Grand Rapids series: Arts & Entertainment.
The Best of Grand Rapids 2025
Each year, the community weighs in on what makes Grand Rapids great in our Best of Grand Rapids readers’ survey and we celebrate with a party.
Best of Grand Rapids List: Community & Personalities
Hey, Grand Rapids Magazine fans! Our annual readers’ survey is in, and this year we’re kicking things off a little differently.
Blue Dog Tavern: Hot to Tot!
A lot of bars end up with a certain late-night crowd, but only one won Best Late Night Dining and Drinks.
2021: Best of Grand Rapids Readers’ Poll: Runners-Up
The runners-up in the 2021 Best of Grand Rapids Readers' Poll.
Best of Grand Rapids List: Health & Beauty
We’re getting down to the wire—the night we celebrate all of you Best of Grand Rapids winners is almost here.
Best of the best: Where we imbibe
Our readers were polled and chose these bars as the best places to imbibe in their favorite beers and/or cocktails:Â
Everyday gems
Grand Rapids is full of incredible restaurants of all types, far too many to list in the pages of Grand Rapids Magazine.
Best of the Best: Food & Restaurants
Each year, Grand Rapids Magazine asks readers to select the "best of" in several categories. The winners in the food/restaurant category are as follows:Â
Five that thrive
In the 2021 Best Restaurants issue, Grand Rapids Magazine did not name a top restaurant, nor did we adhere to the normal practice of really naming the best restaurants in the city.
Where to satisfy your sweet tooth
Readers voted for the "Best of Grand Rapids" in several categories, from restaurants to services. According to our readers, here are the best places to satisfy your sweet tooth in Grand Rapids:
Best of the Best: Bands
It just so happens that Brena, the best Band in Grand Rapids, according to our readers' survey, features a keyboardist and lead singer, Craig Avery, from my neck of the woods.
Thank you for voting on the Best of Grand Rapids 2024!
You suggested the finalists, now choose the winners in the Best of Grand Rapids 2024.Â
2021 Best of Grand Rapids Readers’ Poll
Grand Rapids Magazine readers honor their favorites in over 100 categories.
Best of Grand Rapids: 2020
There are a lot of reasons to spend time in Grand Rapids, and the city’s residents shared over 100 of their favorites.
Climb on!
Grand Rapids isn’t exactly known for its mountains, but there is a wonderful rock-climbing community in Grand Rapids.
2021: Best of Grand Rapids Readers’ Poll: Retail
The best place to shop for clothes, groceries, gifts and more in Grand Rapids, according to Grand Rapids Magazine readers.
2021 Best of Grand Rapids Readers’ Poll: Entertainment
The best attractions, musicians, trails, radio shows, sports team and more in Grand Rapids, according to Grand Rapids Magazine readers.
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