Scholar - Grand Rapids (MI)

5 /5 Heather (Liam): From aesthetic to the staff, the atmosphere at Scholar is cozy in the best way. The whimsical swirling fire lamps drew us inside, and we were greeted by kind smiles and immaculate vibes. Seth looked after us and he was SO lovely and helpful. We were in full costume (Halloween), as were the staff, and headed to a concert after--Seth helped us make the best menu decisions to meet our needs and allowed us to split a soup and entree so we werent uncomfortably full going out after. Every recommendation he made was proven to be the right one. We had the crab cakes, mushroom soup, and the short rib (so when you see the picture know that is a half portion). We did not wait to send recommendations to our friends who live in the area (we were visiting from out of town), and cant wait to come back for our next trip. A huge thank you to Seth, and all of the staff we humble Hobbits interacted with during our visit.

5 /5 Scott V: Was looking for a place similar to our favorite Detroit places and saw this place and figured what the hell, pictures look good. Well I am beyond happy we gave it a go and happier that we made reservations on the back side of the most popular times. We got an amazing table in the "Study" or at least thats what it felt like but was actually the basement. Heavy wooden table with couch seating with a beautiful view of the entire space. Our server was just incredible. Gave us a very brief rundown of the menu and special then went off to do his thing before perfectly timing his return for when we were ready to order drinks and appetizers. He then took our main order when he delivered our drinks. This timed our appetizer arrival such that we could enjoy it and have a brief respite before our main course arrived. Food was amazing. No part of the dish was overpowering the others which allowed us to enjoy every aspect of the meal. To taste the many ingredients in a perfectly balanced medley of flavor is an accomplishment most places just cant achieve. Very happy for the evening and we are already looking forward to our next visit.

3 /5 Erica Barnes: Kind of disappointed. Cocktails were good as was service. However the food was not as expected. Primavera was almost too flavored with very few vegetables to speak of. The bison short rib was lacking flavor. The bison meatballs didn’t add anything special. As a side note - the hand soap in the bathroom overtook any sense of smell I had for the food. Consider something non scented. I was surprised at how over powering it was to my food & drink.

5 /5 Amanda Lubbers: ★★★★★ Perfect Special Occasion Spot! If youre looking for a refined dining experience in Grand Rapids, Scholar is it. The sophisticated atmosphere is beautiful, and the delicious menu options are truly top-tier. Everything from appetizers to dessert was incredible. The service, provided by the kind staff, was exceptional and enhanced the entire meal. Note that the price is high, which definitely makes this our special occasion spot, but its completely worth it for the quality and ambiance.