I admit we had high expectations for San Chez. Everything we heard about it was great, so it seemed like a no-brainer. So, after being disappointed by one dish after another, I asked myself if I would have been pleased had I never heard of the place before. The answer was no. Nothing we ordered was served hot, which could... more

Have been to Chez but went back for our anninversay to have some paella . Have had it elsewhere around the country and it's always been a favorite . We were so dissapointed. ! Dry , chicken lacked taste , pork over cooked and jsut lacking ... very little seafood to pick over.... for such a spanish dish you would... more

July 25, 2009. We stayed downtown for a wedding and on Saturday morning we asked our hotel for a recommendation for good breakfast place. They said there was only one place downtown and it was not the San Chez. When we arrived at the other place it was packed - and when we did get a seat, the service was... more

My wife and I were in Grand Rapids for our 26th Anniversary. We stayed at the JR Marriott, but were a bit put off by the price and lack of selection at the 616 restaurant here. We saw a lot of restaurants out the window but didn't really know what they were. Wandering around downtown for a while we asked... more

Expensive but excellent food! more

The food is very good, although seemd to have slipped a little from when it first opened. Still an excellent place to go with a group - the more people, the more tapas you can try. Drinks are good too but the sangria seems a little watered down at times. more

Took my son and three of his college friends from out of town to San Chez in August of 2008. Why? -- very fun atmosphere, amazing selection of delicious tapas foods, and servers are friendly and helpful. They were not disappointed. I had a glass of sangria that was wonderfully fruity. We ordered some fifteen different delightful plates that were... more

just okay for me. it's cool in a big group. paella is not the greatest, but they make a mean salad. Also, don't get the blue-cheese fritters cause they kinda taste bland and have an icky texture. more

As a long time resident of Grand Rapids, I was pleasantly surprised when San Chez arrived. It offers a unique dining experience and flavors that you can't find anywhere else in town. My favorite restaurants used to be in "big" cities, but not any more. Every time I order a new tapa, I become that much more torn on which... more