New Restaurants & New Businesses in Greater Grand Rapids

New West Michigan Businesses & Restaurants to Try

Whether you’re new here or grew up here, chances are you already know about all of the old standbys in West Michigan. The question is – are you ready to try something new, maybe for your next date night idea?

Hope so, because we’ve scouted the area to create this list of new restaurants and local businesses that look like something to get excited about.

From food to retail to family activities, Grand Rapids is growing into a town that has something for everyone.

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indian restaurant

Jyoti’s Kitchen

2230 Wealthy St SE, East Grand Rapids, MI 49506
Opened March 2026

Authentic Indian cuisine offered in East Grand Rapids. They offer hand crafted meals made with fresh ingredients. Their dishes are family-servings. You’ll find a balance of spice, texture, & flavor. Dine-in and take-out options are available.

Jyoti's Kitchen meals are family-style plates.

sports bar & grill

Oscar’s Kitchen & Bar

2121 Celebration Dr NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49525
Opened April 2026

Located outside of Celebration Cinema at Rivertown Mall, Oscar’s Kitchen & Bar offers a variety of meal options. Come for anything from snacks and beverages to a full meal.

coffee shop & restaurant

Kobold’s Kitchen

2450 Plainfield NE, Grand Rapids, MI 4950
Opened June 2026

A board game cafe offering coffee, food, and a friendly space to play the house board games.

food trucks

Picnic

734 Wealthy St SE, Grand Rapids MI, 49503
Opened June 2026

A local picnicing garden with food trucks, hammock spot, and firepits. Come here to hang out and get a meal, and a beer from Our Brewing Co. next door.

asian cuisine

Myanmar Meals

435 Ionia Ave SW STE A109, Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Opened November 2025

Experience authentic Burmese and Cantonese flavors inside the Grand Rapids Downtown Market. A unique dining experience that celebrates the richness of Asian cuisine.

pizza

Two Sons Pizza

67 Ottawa Ave SW, Grand Rapids, MI 49305
Opened November 2025

A Traverse City favorite comes to GR! They make their NYC-style pizza with high-quality, fresh ingredients.

sandwiches & salads

Molly’s Café & Deli

2213 Wealthy St. SE, Suite 110, Grand Rapids, MI 49506
Opened November 2025

Locally-owned spot for handmade sandwiches and salads in Gaslight Village. Their motto is “Good food. Happy people.”

Molly’s Cafe & Deli Grand Rapids_FB page

fast food

Raising Cane’s

3650 28th St SE, Kentwood, MI 49512
Opened November 2025

West Michigan’s first outpost of this popular spot for chicken and fries opened with much fanfare.

steak house

Texas de Brazil

Woodland Mall, 3195 28th St SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49512
Opened September 2025

Authentic Brazilian steakhouse offering signature rodízio-style dining experience. Enjoy a continuous rotation of flame-grilled meats served tableside plus a gourmet salad bar.

latin fuision restaurant & bar

Somos Byron Center

8282 Pfeiffer Farms Dr SW , Byron Center, MI 49315
Opened September 2025

Experience authentic Latin Cuisine near Tanger Outlets in Byron Center. They have daily Happy Hour deals and offer takeout or dine in meals.

mexican treats and drinks

Los Rocas Postre y Taqueria

2106 Division Ave S, Grand Rapids, MI 49507
Opened July 2025

Experience authentic Mexican flavors with their yummy treats and drinks.

New Businesses

We’re not all about the food. We also love new plays to shop and play!

Here’s some of our favorite new ones:

vendor market

Crow’s Hold Vendor Market

200 Division Avenue S, Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Opened May 2026

A local market highlighting local and pop-up venders and events. Shop the market seven days a week. They are conveniently located in downtown Grand Rapids.

pottery studio

Eastown Pottery

1422 Robinson Rd SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49506
Opened May 2026

A pottery studio offering monthly memberships, classes and workshops for beginners and to freshen up your skills.

grocery store

Georgie’s Farm Market

1364 Plainfield NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49505
Opened March 2026

Offering fresh produce and yummy snack options in the Crestwood area.

entertainment venue

Grand Rapids Game Show

112 Monroe Center St NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Opened November 2025

Compete against friends, family, and strangers in an authentic Game Show Experience! Something different for date night or a night out with friends.

custom cookies & classes

Her Daily Bread

435 Ionia Ave SW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Opened October 2025

Beautifully decorated cookies, a DIY cookie bar, and cookie decorating classes with a storefront in the Grand Rapids Downtown Market.

art sheds

Blue House Art Square

7267 Thornapple River Dr, Ada, MI 49301
Opened August 2025

Seasonal collection of five artist-run sheds where you can shop for paintings, jewelry, clay, fiber, and glass works.

pickleball & wiffle ball venue

Dinks and Dingers Social Club

5080 Broadway Ave, Kentwood, MI 49512
Opened July 2025

Grab some dinner and enjoy a game of pickleball or wiffle ball. You can reserve a court online or walk in. Feel free to bring your own equipment or rent theirs!

pottery studio