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MDRD, Grand Rapids, MI

MDRD

4.6
4.6
1925 Reviews
$50 and over
Spanish

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 20 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
    Experience La Buena Vista Photo
  • Feliz Dia de Accion de Gracias at MDRD

    $99.00 per person

    Nov 28, 2024 only
    Ignite your Thanksgiving at MDRD with a tantalizing 5-course pre-fixe menu, curated by Chef Kyle with exciting Spanish flavors, along with some of your favorite traditional dishes. $99 per person plus tax and gratuity. Reservations accepted from 11am-2:30pm. Payment due at the restaurant. MENU PRIMERA – choice of Cornbread Muffins or Mini Ciabatta SEGUNDO – choice of Spanish Wedge Salad or Cucumber Salad TERCERA – choice of Beetroot Gazpacho or Sopa de Ajo CUARTA – choice of Turkey Leg, Lomo con Coliflor, or Ora King Salmon al Horno QUINTA – choice of Pumpkin Pastel or Apple Pie Crema Catalana
    Feliz Dia de Accion de Gracias at MDRD Photo

What 1,925 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
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Grand Rapids / Western Michigan

    Best Ambiance

  • Grand Rapids / Western Michigan

    Innovative

  • Grand Rapids / Western Michigan

    Hot spot

  • Grand Rapids / Western Michigan

    Romantic

  • Grand Rapids / Western Michigan

    Great for scenic views

  • Grand Rapids

    Best Ambiance

  • Grand Rapids

    Innovative

  • Grand Rapids

    Hot spot

  • Grand Rapids

    Romantic

  • Grand Rapids

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
MDRD offers a stunning dining experience in Grand Rapids with incredible views and exceptional service. Guests rave about the "amazing food and views," praising the tapas and inventive cocktails. While main dishes sometimes receive mixed reviews, the ambiance and attentive staff make it a memorable spot for special occasions.

1,925 Reviews
  1. Demetrike

    Detroit

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We celebrated my husbands birthday at MDRD and our server Terrance made the night unforgettable. We never looked at the menu and asked him to bring us his favorites, and he did NOT disappoint! The food was excellent, the ambiance was awesome, and Terrance’s energy was incredible and contagious. Highly recommend.

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  2. Stacee

    Grand Rapids

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Wow! First timer and took my cousin out and it was her first time as well. Terrence was… how do I put this? PERFECTION! The moment he walked up to the table, he brought a smile to our faces, was inviting, informative, and energetic in a way that totally matched the vibes of MDRD. There was quite a large table of loud businessmen next to us, but thankfully they finished up within 45 mins or so of us taking a seat. Grateful for that because I felt like we were having to shout across our two top to hear each other over their booming voices. This obviously had nothing to do with the restaurant, but it felt worth mentioning if you are sitting along the booths behind the bar. The tables are close so everything felt very intimate with the couples on each side of us. It was cute though and the couples next to us felt like old friends as Terrence brought us all together to talk our favorite cocktails so far, what glassware we loved, and then we would all go back about our business. It was absolutely lovely and will 100% return. Excellent views! Excellent vibes! I definitely felt like I was in a city bigger than Grand Rapids during this dinner.

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  3. Alanna

    Grand Rapids

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful view and ambience. A bit loud music for conversation. Our server was well-informed . Food was unique and flavorful. Great for special occasions!

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  4. Robin

    Detroit

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    MDRD was a fantastic place to celebrate our anniversary. Great food and ambiance only made better by our knowledgeable and friendly server, Terrance!

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  5. Charles

    Grand Rapids

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 16, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    We ordered octopus, oxtail empanadas, two drinks, venison shank and scallops. The only dish we would have ordered again was probably the scallops and it was an excellent dish. Outside of that the octopus was charged so black you could use a spoon to scrape off burned food and the venison shank was extremely tough on the outside with the beans lacking in seasoning. For the venison shank I think they were going for a crisp bark with a tender inside but it was poorly executed. The drinks were ok but lacked deptj of flavor.
    MDRDResponded 6 days ago
    Hi Charles, thank you for reviewing us. We sincerely regret that your experience did not meet expectations, we strive to provide our guests with the best dining experience possible and we regret that we failed to do so this time. We hope you'll give us another chance so we can share a more flavorful experience with you!

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  6. Jim

    Grand Rapids

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 16, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great ambiance of the GR skyline & our server was extremely knowledgeable in both the menu & wine list as well as very attentive. The portions were a bit small for the price but delicious. Overall Great experience, would highly recommend.
    MDRDResponded 6 days ago
    Hi Jim, 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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  7. Byron

    Grand Rapids

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 13, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food, pleasant atmosphere, and service was top notch. Would definitely go again.
    MDRDResponded on November 15, 2024
    Hi Bryon, thank you for reviewing us! We're happy to know that you've had a great experience and we hope to welcome you again soon!

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  8. Patrick

    Hawaii

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 13, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This would be out 3rd year coming to MDRD for our anniversary and we enjoyed it thoroughly. Service was excellent and the food is immaculately prepared. Looking forward to next year!
    MDRDResponded on November 15, 2024
    Hi Patrick, thank you for reviewing us! We're happy to know that you've had a great experience celebrating your anniversary with us and we hope to welcome you again soon!

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  9. tennisashoe

    Northern MI

    16 reviews

    3.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on November 13, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Our first visit to MDRD. Beautiful setting and view. Service had great intention but was obviously stretched too thin. Strong menu and beverage list. Food was ok but most of it arrived cold. You could tell it was a weeknight after 8 short-staffed situation. Disappointing for a fine dining establishment with a good reputation.

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  10. Jeremy

    Grand Rapids

    9 reviews

    4.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on November 13, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    MDRD is always a choice of ours for special occasions, and this was an anniversary dinner. Terrance and Brenna were friendly and helpful and did their best to make our evening a great one - thank you to both! I think it's worth noting that all of the team we encountered last night were very friendly and eager to deliver a first class dining experience, and they were also pretty new to MDRD. That said, we left feeling like it was very good overall, yet wasn't quite the level of 5 star dining we've experienced in the past. We hope the team there keeps training, growing, and delivering the best fine dining experience they can to make MDRD a destination worth remembering. Keep up the good work!
    MDRDResponded on November 15, 2024
    Hi Jeremy, thank you for reviewing us and providing your feedback! We're happy to know that you enjoyed your experience with us and we hope to welcome you again soon!

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FAQs

MDRD is rated 4.6 stars by 1925 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 20 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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