At a glance
#22 of 22 Restaurants in Grand RapidsLocalGuideWorld score: 3.97
Rating breakdown
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5 ★53%
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4 ★12%
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3 ★10%
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2 ★10%
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1 ★15%
Quick facts
- What is the rating of Mertens Rooftop?
- Mertens Rooftop is rated 3.8 out of 5 based on 89 reviews.
- How does Mertens Rooftop rank in Grand Rapids?
- Mertens Rooftop is #22 of 22 Restaurants in Grand Rapids by LocalGuideWorld score (rating weighted by number of reviews).
- Where is Mertens Rooftop located?
- 35 Oakes St SW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503, United States — 0.2 km from the center of Grand Rapids.
- How can I contact Mertens Rooftop?
- Phone: +1 616-551-1713 · Website: mertensrooftop.com
Drinks were good, view was beautiful. Service was decent. Only problem was that the shade was limited on the patio. Not the worst problem.
Super disappointed. Drinks were very expensive, unusually small and bad tasting. $43 for a low pour wine and a half glass of a terrible coffee booze drink that had coffee grounds in it. We skipped dinner and left because the drinks were so bad. The bar tender was very nice though. Drinks on the ground floor are much better.
Loved the atmosphere but it was easy to see how understaffed they were. This is something I am willing to forgive and honestly the server kept up great but the charcuterie board was pathetic. I could have bought 5 lunchables for $25 and been more satisfied.
We've visited Mertens Rooftop before, but had the unique privilege of visiting today with no other patrons. The views and summer breeze are second to none in GR, an excellent experience.
We have not tried the food, so we cannot comment on that yet. If Mertens proper is any indication though, it's likely awesome.
While a bit on the pricey side, the spritzers are unique around here, so it's fun to try the different flavors.
The service was good, even with a trainee on her first day, we were impressed by the speed and attention.
We have not tried the food, so we cannot comment on that yet. If Mertens proper is any indication though, it's likely awesome.
While a bit on the pricey side, the spritzers are unique around here, so it's fun to try the different flavors.
The service was good, even with a trainee on her first day, we were impressed by the speed and attention.
I didn’t eat (there’s an abbreviated menu on the rooftop from the main restaurant on the ground floor I’m told) but service is friendly and it’s a novelty to have a cool view of the city skyline. It isn’t very big so be prepared to stand or be turned away on some occasions. Prices are a bit higher (~$10 for a 16oz can of Pilsner Urquell) but that’s an expected and acceptable tax for the view IMO. It can be quite lovely up there.
We enjoyed the cocktails and appetizers here. We got the Cotton Gin (very liquor forward, similar to an old fashion) and Sloe Gin (similar to a spiked pink lemonade). Their shrimp beignets are excellent 👌 but the rest of our meal was disappointing. I'm Canadian, and I would not call their poutine an actual poutine. It's just loaded fries. I ordered the Boise "poutine." It didn't even have cheese curds or gravy on it?? 🤔 I then asked for a side of gravy and was given room temperature country gravy... that's not at all poutine! Also, my husband ordered the duck hash and it was bland. He didn't even want to take the left overs home.
Our server Liz, was very attentive and sweet. We liked her. And our hostess was excellent. He gave us a tour of the rooftop bar and told us all about the history of the restaurant.
We want to give this place another chance but will only come back for the rooftop view, appetizers, and drinks.
Our server Liz, was very attentive and sweet. We liked her. And our hostess was excellent. He gave us a tour of the rooftop bar and told us all about the history of the restaurant.
We want to give this place another chance but will only come back for the rooftop view, appetizers, and drinks.
We came in to have some drinks and to enjoy the roof-top view but sadly it was closed for a private event. We ended up being seated in the main floor area. The history of the building and the setup are pretty cool. Drinks are tasty and strong! We paired our drinks with 2 different kinds of poutines, they offer 4, and nothing special, but can’t beat having some good fries with toppings.
Cool vibes, great drinks, bad food and bad service. Poutine is one of my favorite foods and theirs is very bland. It looks much better than it tastes. They forgot the caramelized onions on my wife’s poutine and when she pointed it out to the waitress she told us that we could have them on the side but that there would be an up charge… for something they forgot on a dish! The bill was significantly more expensive than our usual bills for going out and grabbing 2 drinks and a dish each.
There was no wait but apparently there can be 2,3,4 hour waits fo this place. I could not imagine how disappointed I would be if I had waited hours for this place.
Do not suggest this place.
There was no wait but apparently there can be 2,3,4 hour waits fo this place. I could not imagine how disappointed I would be if I had waited hours for this place.
Do not suggest this place.
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