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    Divani

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    #39 of 754 Restaurants in Grand Rapids
    $$ - $$$, International, Contemporary, American
    15 Ionia Ave SW, Suite 130, Grand Rapids, MI 49503
    +1 616-774-9463
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    4.5 140 reviews
    #39 of 754 Restaurants in Grand Rapids
    Certificate of Excellence2016 - 2017 Winner
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    Location and contact

    15 Ionia Ave SW Suite 130, Grand Rapids, MI 49503
    Website
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    +1 616-774-9463

    Menu

    CHARCUTERIE & CHEESE
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    Charcuterie & Cheese
    Daily selection of cheeses, house-made sausage, sopressata, pickled pearl onions pickled asparagus, french olives, seasonal spreads, candied cashews & grilled french baguette
    INTRODUCTIONS
    14
    Beef Tartare
    Buckhead beef tenderloin, red onion, capers, dijon mustard cured egg yolk & grilled french baguette
    12
    Duck Spring Rolls
    Maple leaf farms duck confit, braised cabbage, carrot scallion, bean sprout salad & hot chili-sesame sauce
    14
    Calamari
    flash fried calamari, giardiniera & arugula salad served with house-made marinara
    12
    Guacamole & Salsa
    house-made guacamole, pico de gallo, flash fried plantains & crispy wontons
    14
    Shrimp & Grits
    Jumbo shrimp, house-smoked bacon cajun white wine butter sauce & jalapeño pepper grits
    10
    Cauliflower Pakora
    crispy fried cauliflower florets, served with mint-cilantro & tamarind chutneys.
    SIGNATURE SOUP & SALADS
    12
    Quinoa
    arugula, roasted cauliflower, sweet potato, red onion toasted pistachios & cilantro-parsley vinaigrette
    Soup du Jour
    Please inquire with your server about our Chef's daily creation
    12
    Heirloom Caprese
    smoked heirloom tomatoes, panko fried house-pulled mozzarella fresh basil & balsamic reduction
    12
    Asian Cucumber Salad
    house-made cucumber noodles, red onion, scallion & sweet chili-ginger dressing
    ENTRÉES
    18
    Divani Burger
    8 oz house-ground brisket, applewood smoked bacon, arugula, garlic aioli red-wine onion compote, house-cut russet pommes frites & house-made catsup
    18
    Basil Pesto Linguini
    house-made linguini, basil pesto, roasted cherry tomatoes red onion & parmigiano reggiano
    26
    Smoked Jerk Chicken
    Jamaican smoked airline chicken breast, Caribbean rice with blackeyed peas & house-made papaya salsa
    M/P
    Daily Catch Feature
    Please inquire with your server about our Chef's selection
    36
    Bistro Filet
    Buckhead Beef 6 oz pan-seared filet mignon, red wine demi-glace roasted fingerling potatoes & grilled asparagus
    18
    Wild Mushroom Risotto
    portabella, cremini & oyster mushrooms, green peas & freshly grated parmigiano reggiano
    26
    Baby Back Ribs
    tender slow braised pork ribs, house-made barbecue sauce vegetable orzo pasta salad & sundried tomato vinaigrette
    ENHANCEMENTS
    6
    Grilled Chicken
    M/P
    Chef's Daily Catch
    3.5
    Seared or Grilled Shrimp
    2
    Fried Egg
    8
    Grilled Flank Steak
    8
    Flash-Fried Calamari
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    About
    Divani is an innovative take on the traditional Grand Rapids lounge -- mixing a modern aesthetic with authentic service. Divani finds a way to celebrate every moment. It's more than a lounge, it's an experience.
    PRICE RANGE
    $16 - $36
    Special Diets
    Vegetarian Friendly, Gluten Free Options
    Meals
    Dinner, Late Night, Drinks
    CUISINES
    International, Contemporary, American, Wine Bar
    FEATURES
    Takeout, Valet Parking, Television, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Reservations, Seating, Street Parking, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Wine and Beer, Accepts American Express, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Free Wifi, Accepts Discover, Accepts Credit Cards, Private Dining, Table Service
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    Reviewed 4 weeks ago via mobile
    Classy Spot for Dinner

    We accidentally stumbled across this restaurant. It was very classy inside and had a great atmosphere. The food was amazing. We had the pasta (homemade!!) and mushroom risotto. Perfect portion size for dinner. We got a drink as well which was great. The torte was...More

    Date of visit: June 2019
    Thank Orionids2018
    Molli S, Owner at Divani, responded to this reviewResponded 3 weeks ago

    Thank you for the review. We are so glad you stumbled upon us and enjoyed your evening. We hope to see you again soon!

    Reviewed May 9, 2019
    Fun, Delicious & Classy

    This restaurant is AMAZING! Made reservations, which was a great idea because of a concert we were going to. The server made sure to ask if we were going as to be able to get us out on time. Had to add one to our...More

    Date of visit: May 2019
    Thank Tom H
    Molli S, Owner at Divani, responded to this reviewResponded May 10, 2019

    Thank you Tom for the amazing review! I am so glad you love it here as much as we do. See you soon.

    Reviewed February 18, 2019
    A memoramble fun and relaxing night at Divani Bar and Restaurant

    Hmm... What can we say about this place, except that I and my fiancé, Maria loved it and think its one of the best primo bar/ restaurants for serving mixed drinks EVER! Our bartender Arielle, served us on 2018/19 on New Years, and again coincidentally...More

    Date of visit: February 2019
    Thank Philip W
    Reviewed February 16, 2019 via mobile
    Fabulous!

    I can’t believe we’ve never been here before! The food was fabulous - we started with the fried cauliflower and goat cheese/squash pierogis, followed by a burger. It was seriously one of the best burgers we’ve ever had - we were kind of upset that...More

    Date of visit: February 2019
    Thank 205JamieR205
    Reviewed January 7, 2019
    Hipster style

    We came here for a pre-concert dinner and were both pleasantly surprised by the quality of food. We started with their sweet potato and goat cheese pierogis which were outstanding, and seeing as I make my own these were of a good quality. I had...More

    Date of visit: January 2019
    Thank Niko88_11
    Molli S, Owner at Divani, responded to this reviewResponded January 18, 2019

    Thank you for this great review! We are so glad you enjoyed your dinner and time at Divani. We hope to see you again soon.

    Reviewed January 6, 2019 via mobile
    Would have been 5 stars

    Very busy night for them. Our attendant was Jordan. She was as ocd as promised. Wonderful. We had the shrimp bisque with a Moscato to start. Fresh and one of the best sparkling moscatos I’ve had. I had the mushroom ravioli and my husband had...More

    Date of visit: January 2019
    Thank befuddled
    Molli S, Owner at Divani, responded to this reviewResponded January 18, 2019

    Thank you so much for taking the time to write this review. We are glad you enjoyed your dinners. My sincerest apologies for the missing sugar and dessert. We do hope to see you in again soon to make that up to you.

    Reviewed September 18, 2018
    Excellent food and service

    First time guests to celebrate our anniversary. Annali provided friendly, efficient, attentive service, was knowledgeable about the menu items and made great recommendations. We had the calamari, duck confit tacos, duck entree, and the chocolate bombe dessert. All were beautifully prepared and presented. The smoking...More

    Date of visit: September 2018
    Thank Travel_Junkie34
    Molli S, Owner at Divani, responded to this reviewResponded October 1, 2018

    Thank you for writing this great review! We are so glad that you enjoyed your evening with us. We do hope to see you again soon!

    Reviewed July 28, 2018 via mobile
    Wow! Awesome restaurant!

    We are new in town and have only experienced a couple of restaurants so far, but Divani is the standard to which other fine dining restaurants will be measured from now on. Our server Jordan seated us at the prime window table and could not...More

    Date of visit: July 2018
    Thank KMarmion
    Molli S, Owner at Divani, responded to this reviewResponded July 31, 2018

    Thank you so much for this awesome review. It was our pleasure to have you in celebration of your anniversary and birthday!! We would love to see the two of you again anytime. Cheers! -The Divani Family

    Reviewed June 27, 2018 via mobile
    Stopped in for Happy Hour

    We visited Divani for Happy Hour and we were wandering through Grand Rapids and it was excellent. The place is elegant and very nicely decorated. The happy hour has excellent wines, cocktails and beers on special as well as 1/2 off apps. We got the...More

    Date of visit: June 2018
    Thank GraceM100
    Molli S, Owner at Divani, responded to this reviewResponded July 1, 2018

    Thank you for writing this great review. We hope to see you again soon for dinner!

    Reviewed June 17, 2018 via mobile
    Exceptional!!

    Food was outstanding! Service was even better. They really take care of you. Duck was superb. Risotto was fantastic. Wonderful atmosphere as well.

    Date of visit: June 2018
    Thank bmac1309
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