The Green Well

Another Grand Rapids gem! "The Green Well." Very enjoyable, has excellent service, and has a great setting! We started with the duck confit, slow cooked chicken wings, with a lemon pepper dry rub! Next, Arugula salad, with grilled zucchini, feta, slivered almonds, yogurt, olives in a lemon vinegarette! Main courses Meatloaf, with brown sugar glaze, mash potatoes, and glazed carrots! Salmon with beets and baby kale on everything bagel risotto. Everything was absolutely delicious, with unfortunately the salmon just missing the mark. To be fair, salmon in mid winter in the midwest is tough. Overall, excellent taste, preparation, presentation, and service! Will definitely return. BTW, also tasted their truffel frites..Ymmm! Definitely, a return visit is a must!

Update This place is really worth a visit. We recently visited and would recommend the Al Pastor bowl and the Autumn Harvest Spaetzle. The fried rice from kids menu is great as well. Previous review: This is truly a gem in Grand Rapids. We went here for a lunch on a weekend and were seated in the patio. The place is laid back and quiet. For appetizer we had the street corn dip. The dip was tasty and the torilla chips were great! For main course, we ordered the green well curry with tofu ( was pan seared) and the Nashville hot fried mushroom. Both had very distinctive flavors that we really enjoyed. In the end it was really hard for us to pick one dish that we enjoyed the most as everything we tried was really good.

Dinner before a show at the Wealthy Theatre on a Saturday night. Restaurant was busy, but no waiting for a table in their nice area outside…this was after 7pm. Service was excellent and our food came out quickly. Really enjoyed our meals. Menu offered an excellent variety. Lots of interesting ingredients and great flavors. Prices were reasonable IMO. We’ll be back

We had a great experience here. Our server clay was phenomenal. He was on the ball with everything. Our food was great. We enjoyed the cocktails, dinner and dessert

I am giving it a 3 Cz the ambience is GREAT but the food was just SO SO. First of all I came here per yelp reviews about vegan options and of course they had vegan friendly written on the menu but there was literally 2 main dish and 2 starters that we vegan, one of the starter being fries. I mean come on there could be more vegan options. I asked the waitress if they have vegan cheese that they can make something vegan but nope they don't. So as a vegan all you can have as a main dish is - Mac n Cheese and a spinach salad. That's all you get. I'm surprised how many reviews had other options bcz it wasn't there and neither could they make it.

We have always loved the green well, they have always had top notch, 5 star food, chef’s kiss. Recently they did a total change of their menu. At first we were so sad to see some of our favorites go, but after our experience with some items on the new menu, so happy, blown away! We got the pierogis appetizer, big pierogi fan, highly recommend! Their smash burger….. no notes. UNREAL! I’d say with confidence best burger and pierogis in Grand Rapids! Looking forward to coming back again soon.

We went on a Thursday night at 6 pm. When we first arrived there were many open tables which quickly filled up as we approached 7 pm. Our server, Alanna was wonderful. She has great suggestions for both food and drinks. I particularly loved 'In Bloom' and my husband loved his entree, the pork belly. I would highly recommend the Green Well, but if you are going to go on the weekend, call ahead and get a reservation.

Please note, they do typically have good food and service here but the new menu has changed how I look at one of my favorite restaurants. It used to be a great neighborhood spot but the new smaller menu is so much more expensive! $12 for a mock tail??? For what’s basically juice??? No thank you! Most of their entrees are $30+ now too - and it’s none of what they used to have. I miss their sandwiches and that’s what kept me coming back, but now they have next to nothing for sandwiches. I can understand that if this is the direction they want to go, then it’s hitting that aesthetic very well. However for someone who lives in the neighborhood and loved what they were before, it’s a no for me moving forward! I loved the local feel of it before more.

Party of 8 and our server was FANTASTIC! Great recommendations for drinks and food including a few non-alcoholic options. Gluten free options on the menu. I'm obsessed with the truffle fries with the garlic aioli dipping sauce. The fries were hot and perfectly crisp. Options for everyone - Burger, Al Pastor, Cuban Sandwich, Chicken and Waffles. The Green Well Curry was fine. Wish it came with more than the two slices of grilled tofu, but there were tons of noodles to make it a large serving size. I'll probably try something different next time.

Best restaurant in GR. The prices are too high, but the food is worth it. The staff is always well trained, polite, and fast. I love this place, I just wish it wasn't so expensive. It might help the business if they offered something like "half off apps on weekdays" or "kids under 5 eat free" or "free desert if you send $100", etc.

I had a menu specific question and messaged the restaurant to get an AI automated response that was entirely unhelpful so I called the restaurant directly thinking that it would be better to speak with an actual human. Unfortunately that turned out to not be the case and the person I spoke with was dismissive and rude. I was asking about a menu item (the Greenwell Curry) which is not on the menu anymore and "oh definitely not" could we order it off menu. Finally to answer his "Is that all?" question, yes. It definitely is.

Love the new Green Well. Revisited it on Dec. 1st, for a late lunch. Matt, the renaissance man, was phenomenal as our server. A foodie paradise. Amazing starters, cocktails, and wine, half off during happy hour. Has a warm and inviting feel to the place at all hours. I got the scallops, and my wife ordered the chicken salad. Pricy, yes. But well worth a visit.

The service was perfect. Our waiter was attentive and helpful. The newly renovated Green Well doesn't have the cozy vibe I was hoping they would go for. The bathrooms need renovating, hopefully that's on the todo list next! The food was good. Not excellent. We had the salmon with everything risotto for our main. The salmon was decent, however the risotto (which I understand is not an easy dish to make, especially in a restaurant setting) was one of the worst I've ever had. It was so gluey and gummed up with cheese overly salted. This was my first visit to GW since new menu, sadly I don't think I'll be back.

First time at the Green Well. Very cute restaurant with very good food! We had great service and prices are not up bad. Everything on the menu sounded good so I had a hard time deciding! Guess that means I'll need to go back!

I am giving it a 3 Cz the ambience is GREAT but the food was just SO SO. First of all I came here per yelp reviews about vegan options and of course they had vegan friendly written on the menu but there was literally 2 main dish and 2 starters that we vegan, one of the starter being fries. I mean come on there could be more vegan options. I asked the waitress if they have vegan cheese that they can make something vegan but nope they don't. So as a vegan all you can have as a main dish is - Mac n Cheese and a spinach salad. That's all you get. I'm surprised how many reviews had other options bcz it wasn't there and neither could they make it.

Over all experience it was okay. Service was great, the food wasn't so good including how much it was. The clam chowder was really good as well as the truffle fries. The pork belly was good but the macaroni was even better. The meatloaf was $28 and it was terrible. The potatoes where cheap and tasted something frozen and reheated the only thing that was okay to eat were the carrots

I hadn't been to The Green We'll in quite some time but I'd read they were doing an update to their menu and (I think) some changes to the interior so I thought I'd stop in and see how it is. My friend and I got two seats at the bar on a busy Thursday night. Our bartender was busy but attentive enough, friendly guy! I tried the smash burger and, for me, it's hard to mess up a burger but this was a cut above most house burgers; I really liked it! It came with seasoned chips. I'm not a big chips guy but these were pretty good, much better than plain chips and a nice change from fries. My friend got the potato pierogis and liked those as well. A guy next to us got the Swedish meatballs and yep, those looked good too! They're on my list to try the next time I stop in. I'm pleased to say there should be a "next time" soon. In warm weather the patio is nice, if you've never been here. My only critique would be that I'd like to have a little bit bigger draft beer selection, but with Brewery Vivant across the street I can scratch that itch pretty easily after dining here at The Green Well.

Came here for happy hour. Black bean burger was super good and seasoned . Definitely better than most sandwich spots that have this. Drinks were also super good

When it first opened...I lived closer to the restaurant....a person never knows what they will miss....when they move away...this restaurant is one of those things I miss...Tami

Started off strong with the goat cheese dip. It was served with toasted salty buttered sourdough. The dip itself tasted like straight up melted goat cheese with its characteristic soapy taste, but the toppings of tomato and herbs plus the buttery toast made it phenomenal. The burger did not have much going for it flavor wise, but it was cooked perfectly as requested (medium rare) and had a classic grilled meat taste. The upgraded truffle fries and the aioli though? Delectable. The mac and cheese was not it. Had a couple bites and stopped. It was too dry. If it could be made to be saucy, I think that would have made a fundamental difference. Service was average. Was not constantly bothered which is good, but felt underlooked. Silverware was not given until asked.

We came here on a whim after passing it a million times when getting ice cream down the street. It was busy as it was the tail end of restaurant week but we went early and were promptly seated. I had the shrimp and grits which were very rich/cheesy but has a punch of acidity from the corn relish that was on top. There were ~6 shrimp and then the Cajun sausage is chopped up into small cubes. It was quite delicious but very filling due to how rich it was. My husband got the chicken sandwich - this is a southern style chicken sandwich with the spiced fries. He said it was quite good. Our toddler ate a bit of everything and they do have a kids menu, coloring page and crayons. They also have a high chair and changing table in the bathroom! Thumbs up for that! Very family friendly. Overall it's a smaller restaurant inside but in the summers have an outdoor patio that is always busy. The inside decor is mid century/retro vibes and simple but well done. We will be back when it's warmer!

Blown away again! Food was amazing! The presentation of the salmon entree was beautiful. Alana did an awesome job of taking care of us.

Let me start off by saying the Kung pao broccoli was delicious and our waiter was amazing. However, the bulgogi beef which I had seemed to be soaking in sauce and was too salty to eat. The bao had the same issue where the insides were too salty. My friend enjoyed her curry until a bee landed on it. We were outside and the views were lovely, but beware of bugs lol. And finally everything on the menu was too pricey. My total alone including the bulgogi, bao and a drink was $61.94! I have never spent that much in my life I was stunned. Everything on their menu was more than $10 even the appetizers. Wild.

I after living most of y video NYc a D traveling the word. I decided this is my favorite place to eat and drink. The food is exceptional service is great I wish it were a little bigger, but that might change the amisneambiance

Food! Service! Ambience! you had me at the color of the booths but OMG when I arrived, it was better than I actually ever could've envisioned. The service is impeccable and the food was so fabulous that I can't stop dreaming about it and now I want to move to Grand Rapids and eat there every day I make sourdough and vegan gastronomy every day in my real life and their Nashville Hot lion's mane mushroom sandwich, fabulous! don't miss the truffle fries with garlic aïoli

This place was so accommodating!! Came here on Valentine's Day with my wife who is recovering from a hip surgery. They accommodated us amazingly and switched us from a high top to a booth. We ordered the Swedish meatballs, meatloaf and the pastrami on rye and absolutely loved it!! If you come in, you must request Matt as your server! He was so helpful and friendly! Highly recommend.

This was the perfect stop on a HOT day- everything from the drinks, to the atmosphere was refreshing (and of course, the AC helped too ) We were seated right away, and offered drinks before we even had time to look at the menu! We ended up getting one of their specials, which had mint, cucumber, lime, and gin, and was the ULTIMATE summer cocktail! Not to mention the rainbow straw, which really pulled everything together For food, I got the whipped feta to start. I got it kind of to split with Derek, but there was WAY more than the two of us needed! Definitely would be a great way to start a meal with a table of friends! I loved the naan chips, which were still toasty, and the feta had the perfect amount of honey drizzle. I got the mushroom bao buns as an "entree" even though it was listed as a starter, and to be perfectly honest, I would've been perfectly full with just this and not the feta! They were both delicious, but I didn't finish either one because I simply ran out of room Derek got the grilled cheese and ham, which came with tomato soup for dipping, AND a fried egg! (Throw a fried egg on anything and I'm 80% more likely to buy it). He also upgraded his side to seasoned fries, which was definitely worth it IMO but I've never had their regular fries to know for sure if it's ~that~ much better. We loved the cute booths and murals inside! It was a little too hot for us on the patio, but it looked so nice out there! I will definitely have to come back when the sun isn't so full of rage to hang out on the patio!

The Green Well has been a GR staple for years, and I've been here many times. I feel like it was one of the first great patio spots in East Hills and is still worth a visit. The patio truly is beautiful with both sun and shade depending on your preference. They've recently renovated their inside dining space and it's quite lovely with a modern yet retro feel. On my most recent visit my partner and I stopped for an impromptu lunch on a sunny Saturday and enjoyed the outdoor seating. The quinoa falafel is delicious, I believe I remember a lemon vinaigrette which made it really shine. Their truffle fries are a must-order. If you're craving a snack and a drink in the sunshine, this is your spot!

I enjoyed lunch here on a Tuesday afternoon with family and was very happy with the service, menu choices, and seating options. We opted to sit on the patio due to the nice weather. It is surrounded by lots of greenery and flowers. I also thought the interior design was cute. They are very allergy-conscious, with plenty of options for dishes catered to different allergies and the server also took a moment to ask if we had any allergies he should make the kitchen aware of, which I thought was very nice. My Nashville hot fried mushroom sandwich was so unique and perfectly crispy! The sourdough was toasted just right and the creamy slaw & pickled onions on top made it 5 stars! The truffle fries came with a tasty aioli dipping sauce that my toddler just couldn't get enough of. My dad thought the caramelized sweet potatoes were a deliciously unusual twist on his chicken & waffles! My grandma said her chicken melt was equally tasty. I would consider this place very family friendly, with a great menu and location.

All done after the Sunday Drag Show. Why is it important to mix politics and food? The food wasn't that good........

Green Well recently renovated inside and now has a bit of a retro diner feel in the decor and color scheme. The menu is mostly the same as it's always been. I recently met up with a group of friends for a nice dinner on the patio, which is pretty large and shaded, making it a great option for nicer days. Our server Lucy was super sweet and great with service. We made it there before the end of happy hour, so we all got some drinks and we shared the kung pao broccoli and truffle fries. Those are so delicious! I especially loved the broccoli with the sweet and savory sauce and crispy broccoli. The fries are always good. It's tough for me to get anything besides the grilled cheese and ham sandwich, but everything looked really good. Again, the menu hasn't really changed a whole lot over the years, but I do appreciate their use of local produce like Pebble Creek mushrooms. Everyone got something different and everyone seemed happy. Sandwiches come with either chips, fries, or a small house salad. You can sub seasoned fries for an extra $1 or truffle fries for $2. I like the options for sides and went with the salad, which was fresh and delicious. I do think the menu overall is a bit pricey, but I know food costs are just higher these days. Green Well is consistently good, which is definitely something I appreciate. It's not the most exciting of options for me personally, but I will always say yes if it's suggested.

We had a great experience at Green Well. We had a friend with us who eats a very specific diet. She had the black bean burger and loved it. I had the Al Pastor bowl, which was delicious. Great food and drinks for all.

What happened to The Green Well! They have removed all the items that we loved and have cut back the selections! Living in walking distance from here was a treat. We could always depend on ordering our favorites for a quick "take away" dinner. Sad to see the changes and wonder what has happened?

You should make it a priority to come here. The patio is fantastic, there is tons of room to sit outside and relax. They have a great happy hour from 3-6 with snacks and drinks. They also have a daily special - Thursdays they have nachos and those are hard to beat. Their French fries and black bean burgers are terrific, the salads are super solid and their sticky toffee pudding should not be passed up. Their broccoli appetizer is spicy and sweet! It is super friendly for those that have dietary restrictions too. Hannah is the best - whenever I'm on the patio she is there making sure I get everything they need.

Our group of 4 went tonight and all enjoyed our meals. The portions were large and the taste and quality were great. The real winner of the night though was Clay, our server. We all agreed he probably provided the best service we had ever received. He was friendly, extra accommodating and went above and beyond to provide great service. He definitely made our evening out great.

Good quality food, a little bit of everything available. Nothing that will blow your mind but enjoyable and crowd-pleasing spot! We loved the patio too, great summer location.

Always good grub at the Green Well. We've enjoyed the goat cheese appetizer. Drinks are solid. Sometimes good happy hour specials. I feel like they just remodeled and I'm not sure I dig it

I am so on the fence with this place. Some meals have been good and others provide you with a WTF moment. I don't like those moments. After recently doing carry out for 4 - at a cost of $80, I was head shaking. My Cuban was really wimpy. Hardly any meat on it. My wife's "whatever bowl," was exactly that, with it moving from WTH to WTF. Next time my daughter suggests it, I am using my veto power (I always pay).

We came out for date night and had a pleasant evening. We haven't been to Green Well in quite a while and the remodel of the main floor and entry is an improvement. I ordered a Bourbon and my wife had a mule. The server must have been new, because it took a while to understand what bourbons they had. We decided to have the Restaurant Week special; one starter/salad, a main entree, and a dessert. I ordered the mussels, mu wife ordered the Michigan Apple salad. The mussels had good flavor, but the sauce was a little thick. The michigan salad and a lot of nice ingredients, but the dressing was quite bland and really let the ingredients down. For our main dishes, my wife ordered the BBQ pork with polenta and I had the shrimp and grits. The pork was well done and paired well with the polenta. This is a long time menu item and doesn't disappoint. My shrimp and grits were fine, but not spectacular. The Green Well is a nice date night restaurant. Not too loud or too romantic, and their menu is varied enough for just about any pallet.

Sooo my husband and I JUST walked out. We were sat, never greeted so for kicks a giggles we waited to see how the other patrons were greeted after being sat - and guess what we were right in the fact that we're weren't going to be greeted. They never intended to interact with us‼ We kindly walked across the street to Vivant!! So much better!!

Would've been four stars if it was slightly cheaper. Service was really good, very cute place and I love the green!! Happy hour is really great, drinks are like $5. I had the moscow mule and it was good!!

Parking for handicapped people is awful. I think there's one or two spaces in the whole big parking lot and back for handicap. The rest of the spaces I think taken up by people who work in the area.

I have been to The Green Well so many times but it's been years since I have gone back so I thought I'd finally give it a review. Overall, the menu is quite good and all over the place, but I haven't had a bad item yet! My favorite, even after all these years though, is the truffle fries. Their dipping sauce is just so delicious and the fries were crispy but not over done. The only reason I provided 4 stars is because the service we had was so hit or miss. While she was double sat (us - 2 top and another - 4 top) but we were very patient while she served both of us simultaneously. However, once we placed our orders, things were pretty easy and we are fairly low maintenance. My issue was thatI asked for the elote salad dressing to come on the side (so I could control the amount - and even had a conversation with the server about this) and it came fully dressed. The server didn't even acknowledge the miss and I was too hungry to bother so I just ate it but there was way more dressing than I would have preferred. We also had to ask for drink refills multiple times (just water) and my boyfriend asked for more water, she refilled his but left mine empty. I had to ask her later for more and it was just awkward. The black bean stew though was fantastic and the server described it more accurately - it's more of a burrito bowl than a stew. If you want soup, don't get it. It's very hearty but so tasty! There are just so many gems on Cherry Street that I'm glad to see the Green Well still holding strong. I just find myself going to other spots more frequently if I were to repeat a spot.

Food was delicious except the one meal of overcooked chicken kabobs. Disappointed the kitchen sent out this meal and the waitress did not notice the burnt food she delivered to our table. Our appetizer was delivered after we finished our meal. We always give a restaurant a second try.

Excellent service, yummy food. We did have to send the burger back it was medium instead of rare. Came back and it was "cooked" to perfection. My beef bulgogi had tons of flavor, good portion size (took leftovers home). Not picture the is the goat cheese dip...we inhaled it and it was DELICIOUS. Good selection of beers to choose from. Overall a great mom/daughter lunch hang.

Just discovered this gem! It's very modern, clean and fresh inside. We ordered the Kung Pao Broccoli. DELICIOUS! And washed that down with Ski Patrol. My new favorite beer, and really, I can't stand beer! This is really pleasing. I have to return. We just ducked in unexpectedly.

We love The Green Well! Overall, great menu (you'll have a difficult time choosing), great service, quality ingredients/bev choices and fun location. Hearty/plentiful dishes with a menu offering everything from a kale salad to hefty Mac n cheese. One of my favorite dishes is the creamy polenta with braised pulled pork - so good/unique. Their broccoli app is also incredible. We love the location of Green Well too with it being so close to other food/bev stops. Cherry is gaining more and more of a vibe as the years go on. After or before dinner you can grab a drink across the street at Vivant or the newly opened Less Traveled for a night cap. Parking is easy... just behind the building or you can often times find street parking.

I came here for dinner with some friends a month ago and we were hungry after walking and exploring East Grand Rapids. We were eager to eat here after hearing some good things! I ordered the truffle fries (comes with an aioli dipping sauce) and a Michigan Berry Salad (+$4 for chicken). The truffle fries were good and loved the lingering truffle flavor and oil in your mouth along with the dipping sauce. I would recommend this! Maybe getting salads here was not the move but my Michigan Berry salad was very subpar. The chicken that I paid extra for was incredibly dry and hard to swallow and I wish I had went vegetarian for the meal. Not worth the up charge whatsoever. The vinaigrette on the salad was boring and overall just not a great salad. I do enjoy fruit a lot so I picked out all the strawberries and blueberries and ate that instead.

My friend and I sat outside on their nice side patio. We ordered the truffle fries with a Dijon aioli for dipping. Sooo good! The fries were a perfect size and crisp on outside but still potatoey on the inside. The truffle was not too overpowering but just right we're you new these were more than your usual fries. I got the falafel sandwich, and it was flavorful with a roasted peppers, feta, and spinach dressed in a nice vinaigrette which really complimented the falafel. The falafel were small shaped discs with I think 3 in the sandwich. My friend ordered the shrimp and grits which she enjoyed, it was a huge portion and she took home leftovers. Enjoyed a tom Collins cocktail and glass of Merlot. They have a nice cocktail list. Service was great!

Drawn here by great reviews, we were seated immediately at 6 p.m. on a Saturday. We sat on the patio because the weather was exceptionally great for May, but the interior is super cute with peach and key lime booths and chairs. The food gets 5 stars all the way, but our waitress just didn't seem to like her job a whole lot (she did try), which put a bit of a damper on dinner. My daughter's mac and cheese was scrumptious. I don't usually like anything in my mac and cheese, but this? This was outstanding--peas and all. The truffle fries are great, but I wish I'd known there was a half order before I got the bill and it said "full order." We left more than half of them. I ordered BBQ pork with polenta. GET THIS! Seriously scrumptious. There is a bit of a kick to something in this dish, so if you like no spiciness, I might avoid this. But I hope you can stand a little spice, because you should order this. :) We both had leftovers, so lunch was excellent the next day too. Woo hoo! Enjoy!

My first time here, very cozy place. There was a full bar, I waited for my to go, the bartender asked if I'd like a water or soda while I wait. The food was absoutley amazing! I recommend The Cuban sandwich.

We really enjoyed our time here. Cory was an EXCELLENT server. He offered good suggestions and everyone loved their meals. Curry was good, scampi was rated excellent and our friend loved the lemon, Al pastor was a highlight for sure. Really delicious. The highlight of the night was the bread pudding. Save room as it was everyone's favorite. Street corn app was great too. Will be back!!

It's very cozy and inviting! The staff was extremely chill, and the food was bright and beautiful! If you're not from GR, make sure you stop here during your travels. The handcrafted drinks and the professionally cooked food is a definite treat.

We had a gift card for this place, and decided to try it out one Saturday evening. We started with the whipped feta dip which was delicious! Especially with the sliced cucumbers. My fiancé got a special, the chipotle chicken melt, but was pretty displeased with it. The sandwich itself was insanely small, and there was one tiny piece of chicken that looked like a chicken tender. He had more fries than sandwich! At $17, we were not too happy with it. I had a kale salad with chicken. It was fine; I didn't think the flavors were anything special. Our server was fine. She took our order and brought us drinks. Nothing out of this world but did what waitresses do. We sat outside under the awning, and that was very pretty! The inside also is cool with a fifties style diner feel.

Fresh ingredients, kid friendly and affordable options for those on a budget while serving some of the most creative and delicious food options in Grand Rapids. I have never been disappointed eating here! And the drink selection ranges from cheap cans of domestic beer to local craft beer and cocktails. Whether a family meal or a night out on the town, The Green Well is a perfect place to dine out in Grand Rapids.

Unfortunately had a rough experience. I had a polenta that resembled mixed concrete. My wife had a ham and grilled cheese sandwich, made with slimy Meijer deli meat and kraft singles. Also had a sports bar feel with tvs everywhere. Not what we want for a cute east town restaurant vibe. Service was good though!

It was good. Prices were a little high for me but overall food quality was amazing, great options for all dietary needs. Service was ok. Ambiance was amazing. It was bright airy and very vintage style. Would go again.