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San Chez a Tapas Bistro


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4 of 5 stars 141 ratings
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4.0 of 5 stars
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#2 of 445 restaurants in Grand Rapids
  • Price range*: $20-$35
  • Address: 38 West Fulton, Grand Rapids, MI 49503-2644
  • Phone:  (616) 774-8272
  • Fax:  (616) 774-9954
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5 of 5 stars
hammer_west 1 contribution
Chesaning
Jul 12, 2009

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

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5 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Apr 25, 2009

Expensive but excellent food! more

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4 of 5 stars
Krisgrmi 8 contributions
Michigan
Apr 18, 2009

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

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5 of 5 stars
sapientia 5 contributions
Michigan
Apr 14, 2009

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

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1 of 5 stars
kijken 12 contributions
Feb 23, 2009

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

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5 of 5 stars
nowen 2 contributions
Grand Rapids, MI
Dec 30, 2008

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

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3 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Dec 16, 2008

It's a fun night out. the food is okay. If you have ever been to Emilio's or Cafe Baba Reeba in Chicago it doesn't even compare but it's still fun. more

YUMMY!!!!
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5 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Oct 21, 2008

YUMMY!!!! more

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4 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Aug 28, 2008

Great atmosphere! A little on the expensive side....but good food! more

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5 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Aug 7, 2008

Delicious tapas, a great bar, and a wonderful atmosphere. more

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San Chez a Tapas Bistro Address

38 West Fulton, Grand Rapids, MI 49503-2644
Tel: (616) 774-8272 Fax: (616) 774-9954
* Restaurant price information is based on meal cost per person, excluding drinks, tax and tip.