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MDRD, Grand Rapids, MI

MDRD

4.7
4.7
2014 Reviews
$50 and over
Spanish

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2 people
SunMonTueWedThuFriSat
7:00 PM
Booked 18 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for scenic views
  • Romantic
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
  • 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 2,014 people are saying

MDRD reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7
4.7 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

    Healthy

  • Grand Rapids

    Romantic

  • Grand Rapids

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
MDRD offers a remarkable dining experience with "amazing views" and "outstanding service." Guests rave about the "beautifully crafted dishes" and "delicious tapas," with standout servers like Terrance creating memorable moments. While some reviews mention service glitches and noise levels, the overall ambiance and exceptional staff make MDRD a "must-visit" for special occasions.
2,014 Reviews
  1. Cassandra

    Grand Rapids1 review

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The best dinner experience ever! We absolutely loved it!

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  2. Rasi VIP

    Grand Rapids5 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    We had a nice evening. Good food. Wish they would offer sorbets in a single serving.

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  3. Richard

    New York City1 review

    2.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    MDRD (aka Madrid) was a disappointment. The space is more or less the same as its previous incarnations – high ceiling, tables not too close together (although still closer than I’d like), and, of course, a great view of the city. Unfortunately, for a place that aspires to higher-end dining – as well it should – the food ranged from interesting and tasty (gazpacho) to mostly OK (empanadas) to meh (pork belly) to please go away (octopus). A gin and tonic had too much of the latter. There also were way too many service glitches and gaffes (six, at last count), from forgetting to bring a soup spoon, to the manager asking how we liked our food literally ten seconds after it got to the table, to bringing the wrong large dish a half-hour after we finished our tapas, to not asking if we’d like a refill of our (excellent) decaf. We were there on a Saturday, but early. Maybe things would be better mid-week.
    MDRDResponded 4 days ago
    Hi Richard, thank you for taking the time to review us and provide your feedback. We sincerely apologize for the service missteps and disappointment with some of your dishes. We strive to provide our guests with an exceptional and memorable dining experience, and we truly regret that we failed to do so. We've shared your feedback with our team and hope we can welcome you again in the future so we can share a 5-star dining experience with you!

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  4. Jacob

    Grand Rapids1 review

    4.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Food was delicious, the view was great. Dinner was $300-$400 for two people (2 drinks, starters, and 2 entrées).There was a private gathering upstairs, with screaming and crying children which took away from the ambience of date night. 

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  5. Joe

    Grand Rapids22 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our first time here. Love the view,and it is much larger than I expected, including a second floor. Our waiter was friendly and when I asked him his favorites, he offered us several, most of which were ones we had looked at. We both ordered 2 different drinks off their menu and they were yummy. We started with the venison tartar, something we had not seen in our travels. It was VERY good. We started with octopus. We have had octo at other restaurants, these were large pieces and unfortunately quite chewy and not tender. I ate it all including my wife’s portion. We moved on the the boar empanadas. They came with an aioli sauce that was very good and a carrot salad garnish. I cannot forget to add the free olive sampler that was served. They were amazing!
    MDRDResponded 4 days ago
    Hi Joe, thank you for reviewing us! We're so happy to know you had a great experience with us and we hope to welcome you again soon!

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  6. Steven

    Grand Rapids1 review

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our server, T, was phenomenal and knew exactly what to recommend. Thanks T!
    MDRDResponded 4 days ago
    Hi Steven, thank you for reviewing us! We're happy to know you had a great experience with us and we hope to welcome you again soon!

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  7. Grant

    Grand Rapids1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Erica was an amazing waitress.she treated my family and I with the upmost respect and is very knowledgeable with the menu. She never steered us wrong. We very much appreciated her service.
    MDRDResponded 4 days ago
    Hi Grant, thank you for reviewing us! We're happy to know you had a great experience with us and we hope to welcome you again soon!

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Was a great night, the food was perfect very delicious and with good quality-price referance.
    MDRDResponded on March 17, 2025
    Hi, thank you for reviewing us! We're happy to know you had a great experience with us and we hope to welcome you again soon!

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  9. GRFoodie

    Grand Rapids8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A perfect blend of great innovative food with beautiful surroundings.
    MDRDResponded 4 days ago
    Hi GRFoodie, thank you for reviewing us! We're happy to know you had a great experience with us and we hope to welcome you again soon!

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  10. Jenny

    Grand Rapids1 review

    4.0

    Dined on March 8, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Excellent service from wait staff and hosts. Ambience was nice, noise level too loud, and the food was meh.

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FAQs

MDRD is rated 4.7 stars by 2014 OpenTable diners.

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Booked 18 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
  • 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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