16 Grand Rapids Restaurants That Closed Recently—And Why

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Grand Rapids is renowned for its excellent craft brews, great food, and unique atmospheres at various locations throughout the city. The number of offerings is almost overwhelming. GR has felt unique in that many restaurants have become staples of the community with little turnover. Grand Rapids Brewing Co., for example, has been part of the city since 1893 and has been located at 1 Ionia Ave SW Ste 100 since 2012.

Or rather, it was located there. Sadly, GRBC is just one of many restaurants that have been open for years and have announced they will be closing their doors in recent years, often without warning. The food industry has struggled since the COVID-19 pandemic, as evidenced by the numerous closures of local establishments.

Let's take a look at a few of the establishments that will be sorely missed in GR, and then learn about some new restaurants that have opened that could be a new favorite.