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MDRD, Grand Rapids, MI

MDRD

4.6
4.6
1990 Reviews
$50 and over
Spanish

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 9 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Romantic
  • Great for scenic views
At MDRD, you’re invited to sample modern Spanish cuisine. Melt into the lavish vibe of a dining experience where your every need is anticipated. From fabulous furnishings and sounds of the city to a deluge of exciting flavors—all your senses are engaged. Feel the rhythm of Madrid as you enter the seductive atmosphere of this luxurious top-floor tapería. Get swept up. Experience MDRD.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Spanish
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Tue–Thu 4:30 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:30 pm–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (616) 776-6425
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    Kyle Tilstra
  • Private party facilities
    Ignite your evening in the lively atmosphere of MDRD as you savor modern Spanish entrées, tantalizing shareables, decadent desserts and drink in the Grand Rapids skyline. Join us on the 27th floor of the Amway Grand Plaza and revel in the rhythm of Madrid.
  • Private party contact
    Sarina Charif: (616) 776-3233
  • Neighborhood
    Grand Rapids
  • Parking details
    Parking is available in the Amway Grand Plaza parking garage. Restaurant guests are provided a 50% discounted validation.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Private Room, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Experience La Buena Vista

    $25.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Multiple dates available
    Want to guarantee you and your fellow diners will have the best seat in the house? Elevate your evening at MDRD with Experience La Buena Vista. This paid, non-refundable, add-on secures a table that is guaranteed to overlook the Grand River and cityscape. Savor modern Spanish delicacies and lavish libations, surrounded by views of the Grand Rapids skyline. Satiate your wanderlust with the captivating views from the 27th floor and revel in the rhythm of Madrid. Terms & Conditions Each reservation can seat up to maximum of 4 guests $25 pre-payment is non-refundable or transferable Table secured 2 hours, 15 minutes Guests arriving more then 15 minutes late will have reservation canceled and pre-payment will not be refunded
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What 1,990 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Grand Rapids / Western Michigan

    Best Ambiance

  • Grand Rapids / Western Michigan

    Romantic

  • Grand Rapids / Western Michigan

    Great for scenic views

  • Grand Rapids

    Best Ambiance

  • Grand Rapids

    Innovative

  • Grand Rapids

    Romantic

  • Grand Rapids

    Great for scenic views

  • Grand Rapids

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
MDRD offers a "fantastic dining experience" with "spectacular views" of Grand Rapids. Guests praise the "amazing service" and "delicious food," highlighting tapas, seafood, and creative cocktails. The ambiance is "beautiful," making it ideal for special occasions. While some note the pricing and portion sizes, the overall experience is lauded as "worth it."

1,990 Reviews
  1. Dan

    Grand Rapids

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our server for Valentine's day was Terrence "T", very polite and great personality which enhanced the experience. We will be back.
    MDRDResponded today
    Hello Dan, Thank you for the kind review and we are so pleased you enjoyed your experience with Terrace taking great care of you! We look forward to welcoming you again soon!

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  2. Amanda

    Grand Rapids

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food and service were incredible! This is our favorite date night spot.
    MDRDResponded today
    Hello Amanda, Thank you for the review. We are please that we exceeded your expectations and love that we are your favorite date spot! We look forward to welcoming you back soon.

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  3. Fan

    Grand Rapids

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Special manual on this special day. Overall very nice.
    MDRDResponded today
    Hello Fan, Thank you for the kind review and we appreciate you joining us. We look forward to welcoming you back soon!

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  4. kathy

    VIP

    Grand Rapids

    11 reviews

    3.0

    11 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    We dined on Valentines evening which had a special menu. We had been there on 3 previous occasions with the regular menu. The Valentines menu was only so-so for a high end price. Chocolate flavor of desserts was lacking. Potato salad course only average. Pasta entree didn't have much flavor. Duck was great. Empanadas were excellent. Not worth the price in my opinion

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  5. Robert

    Grand Rapids

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    MDRD is a “tasting” experience vs. a “fueling” experience. The goal is not to get filled up, but rather to experience flavors and textures that are new.
    MDRDResponded 6 days ago
    Thank you for the review, Robert. We appreciate you joining us and look forward to welcoming you again soon!

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  6. Elijah

    Grand Rapids

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 8, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    Honestly the meal was lack luster compared to the first time we came. Desserts were basic and lacked the love we seen when first trying things like the tree and the lemon. We ordered the brave potatoes (potatoes were undercooked and hard), the tomatoes on toast, which used to be fresh tomato and basil but now it was just some salsa on bread? The entree's were good, deer leg and a chicken over sweet potato dish, but the desserts were honestly sad. Last time we were treated to an art show of flavor and visionary genius, this time I was served a stale cookie with a ball of pumpkin puree on a plate, and 'The cloud', while tasty, was boring. Our server also constantly sounded like he was annoyed and didn't want to be there. While he said nice things, his attitude was telling us to die, even after tipping him $50. The overall experience wasn't bad, just not good, and for a $200 bill plus $50 tip, this dinner was not worth it. I hope they really sit down and rethink what they want this restaurant to be, mid food at high prices, or true expression of Spanish cuisine with a love for the art of food. 2.7/5 starts guys, I won't be coming back for a while.
    MDRDResponded 6 days ago
    Hi Elijah, thank you for reviewing us and providing your feedback. We sincerely regret that your experience was less than perfect and did not meet the expectations of previous visits. We have shared your feedback with our team so we can make improvements and welcome you back again in the future so we can share a 5-star dining experience with you!

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  7. Denise

    Chicago

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on February 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was amazing and the wait staff very attentive and knowledgeable. My husband and I each had an ensalada and shared three tapas which was the perfect amount of food. The flavor of the tapas was outstanding. Highly recommend MDRD.
    MDRDResponded on February 8, 2025
    Hello Denise, Thank you for taking the time to review us. We are thrilled that you had a great experience! We appreciate the recommendation and look forward to welcoming you again soon. All the best!

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  8. Gio

    Chicago

    4 reviews

    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on February 2, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The service was fantastic but the food was mediocre.
    MDRDResponded on February 3, 2025
    Hi Gio, thank you for reviewing us and providing your feedback. We sincerely apologize for the poor experience you had with us, we strive to give our guests the best dining experience possible and we truly regret that we failed to do so for you. We hope you'll give us another chance in the future so we can share a 5-star experience with you!

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  9. Kayla

    Las Vegas

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Tonya was our server and she was so knowledgeable, perfect disposition and genuinely cared about our experience

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  10. Milt

    VIP

    Grand Rapids

    18 reviews

    3.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on February 1, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    We were seated at 9:18, ordered drinks at 9:22. The drinks arrived at 9:42, not a typo. They said bar was busy tonight. This shouldn’t happen anywhere, let alone a high end restaurant. Food was well prepared but it was accompanied by our cocktail so a poor fit. Staff was nice but it seemed this lack of timing was normal. They need to bo better if they want to charge high end $.
    MDRDResponded on February 3, 2025
    Hi Milt, thank you for reviewing us and providing your feedback. We sincerely apologize for the poor experience you had with us, we strive to give our guests the best dining experience possible and we truly regret that we failed to do so for you. We hope you'll give us another chance in the future so we can share a 5-star experience with you!

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FAQs

MDRD is rated 4.6 stars by 1990 OpenTable diners.

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 9 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for MDRD

187 Monroe Ave NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Grand Rapids
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Tue–Thu 4:30 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:30 pm–11:00 pm
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Spanish
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Parking is available in the Amway Grand Plaza parking garage. Restaurant guests are provided a 50% discounted validation.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Kyle Tilstra
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Private Room, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (616) 776-6425
  • Private party facilities
    Ignite your evening in the lively atmosphere of MDRD as you savor modern Spanish entrées, tantalizing shareables, decadent desserts and drink in the Grand Rapids skyline. Join us on the 27th floor of the Amway Grand Plaza and revel in the rhythm of Madrid.
  • Private party contact
    Sarina Charif: (616) 776-3233
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