MDRD

I can't rave enough about this place! We sat at the bar for dinner. We drove 2 hours on a whim to enjoy Grand Rapids for a day and boy did it not disappoint. The place is stunning, the atmosphere combined with the music just oozes a sexy vibe. The food was delicious, course after course had us wanting more. My boyfriend who is less adventurous at times with his pallette loved all our choices. The octopus was perfectly grilled. The meatballs were full of flavor and the sauce was amazing. My favorite was the oxtail empanada with mustard caviar. We will definitely be back and with friends to enjoy more of what this place has to offer!

We celebrated our wedding anniversary here and it was our first experience at MDRD. Let me tell you, I’m not a smoker but I needed a cigarette after this meal. It is by far my most favorite restaurant experience in Grand Rapids to date. Of the higher end restaurants in Grand Rapids it is the best atmosphere, beverage and food I have had. I can’t wait to make this a staple in our yearly restaurant tour. Faith was our server and she was kind and attentive and made recommendations that made our experience even better.

Super cool vibe. Feels like you're in an actual Tapas joint in Barcelona, but with tremendous views. Iberian Pork chops will change your life. Tapas dishes were fun to sample. Some are home runs, some are singles. That's going to change for each individual. Service matches expectations which means it's excellent. After dinner Cafe Americano was one of the best I've had locally.

This was a bucket list restaurant of mine and they did not disappoint. When arriving at the Amway the valet service is excellent. I use a wheelchair and they were quick to help take it out and put it back into our truck. They were speedy in retrieving our vehicle and very polite as well. The Amway is a beautiful hotel to visit anytime. The classic interior gives a sophisticated feel from the moment you step inside. The elevator has a very pretty interior as well. The view up during the ride to the 27th floor is quite nice this time of year. Once up to MDRD, you will be welcomed in immediately by their amazing staff. While they took a moment to do the finishing touches to setting our table we took a moment to take in the beautiful view of the Grand River. The interior of the restaurant is gorgeous on its own. It has a clean and modern style throughout. Rich colors like royal blue and yellow color the interior fabrics. Gold metalwork and hardware throughout the restaurant give it a warm rich feeling as well. The atmosphere was light and not too loud. We sat at a corner table and enjoyed a gorgeous view of downtown and the Grand River. Our server was great, I wish I could remember his name. He was everything I like in a server; knowledgeable, quick, polite, and fun. He was a younger gentleman and was always on top of anything we wanted and he gave excellent recommendations. We enjoyed watching the sunset as we ate our meal. The view was spectacular, but the part we are all waiting for, the food was also amazing. We started with the salmón con trufa, and it was so excellent. A must-have if you want a light delicious starter. We also had the Jamón Y Quesos, a great sharing plate as well. We enjoyed the little bit of leftovers from this later. The chorizo types they use are so good and paired so well with everything on this dish. For my entre, I had the Pato. I devoured every bite of this dish. The duck was cooked perfectly. The outer sear gave it the crunch you want while the meat remained tender and delicious. The foie gras jerk rice served with it was so rich and creamy. When the rice was mixed with the duck ju gravy it was served with as well it really brought the dish together and it was honestly quite a hearty meal. I was perfectly full and very satisfied with the meal overall. My partner had the Iberíco Chultero and that was also cooked to perfection. I had a bit of my partner's dish and would have been happy eating that as well. I was absolutely blown away by the sear and cook of the pork chop. It was still so juicy and tender inside even with such a crispy sear they had on the outside. The bed of romesco sauce it comes served on has a subtle sweetness but the flavor of the smoked peppers really pushes through and together it works very well with the pork. Our server recommended his favorite dessert. I was perfectly content at the moment but took it to go. I don't remember the exact name but it was a white chocolate lemon on top of a meringue. The inside has cream and lemons. When I had it later it definitely did not disappoint. It was sweet but tart together, a great assembly of flavors presented in a very asceticly pleasing manner. My partner also enjoyed a beer and a few cocktails. I remember he finished with a martini and he is very particular about them, usually just being disappointed. He said this was the best martini he didn't have to prepare himself. Overall this is hands down one of the best dining experiences I've ever had. My partner agrees as well. We both highly recommend you make a reservation and have a meal or some tapas here. They also have rooms for events and larger groups. I'd definitely have a birthday meal or dinner with a friend group here. Not really a child friendly place.