Linear Restaurant

  4.6 – 719 reviews   • American restaurant

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Elevated New American cuisine and cocktails served in a chill atmosphere. Simply enjoy a good meal together overlooking the Grand River, downtown Grand Rapids. Expect artfully composed dishes, seasonal ingredients and rotating menus. We offer a full service bar with handmade cocktails, beer and wine lists. Dinner is available on Monday through Saturday from 4pm-10pm. Linear is closed on Sunday.

Cool, industrial-style hot spot with outdoor seats for seasonal American cuisine & craft cocktails.

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Hours

Tuesday4–10 PM
Wednesday4–10 PM
Thursday4–10 PM
Friday4–10 PM
Saturday4–10 PM
SundayClosed
Monday4–10 PM

Address and Contact Information

Address: 1001 Monroe Ave NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503

Phone: (616) 200-4343

Website: https://linearrestaurant.com/

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Reviews

vitaG
Food: solid! We got the garlic shrimp, garden salad, fried mozzarella and crème brûlée.

Service: Kaylee (spelling?) was sweet. Food was prepared quickly and without issue.

Atmosphere: it’s a cute vibe.

4/5 stars because the food it good, but not spectacular. I’d return for a drink and an app.
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Jue
Great First Visit – Enjoyable with Minor Improvements Needed**

This was our first time visiting this town, recommended by a friend, and we had a great experience overall! The atmosphere was fantastic—a perfect spot to hang out and relax. The only downside was the ongoing construction nearby, which slightly affected the vibe, but without it, the place would’ve been even better.

The service was friendly and attentive, and they had a good selection of drinks. The food was delicious, though nothing particularly stood out compared to other similar spots. The main reasons I’m giving a 4-star rating instead of 5 are:
1. **Limited Menu Options** – Many highly recommended dishes we were excited to try weren’t available, which was a bit disappointing.
2. **Good but Not Exceptional Food** – While everything tasted great, nothing truly wowed us or felt unique compared to other restaurants in the area.
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Danyi M
Went for birthday dinner. It was busy and loud but did not wait long for table as we made reservation and requested to sit outside. Their menu is very small and apparently changes often. Ordered crab cakes for starter and after 20 mins of waiting were told they ran out and we replaced with Fried Calamari which was hard and got sent back. Ordered Steak entree which tasted like nothing and Grilled Shrimp with rice. The shrimp that were not overcooked were good and the rice was undercooked and hard in outer plate. Only enjoyed the Paloma cocktail and Cherry Bread Pudding dessert. Probably would return and give another try as it did not appear to be the best day to visit as reviews for restaurant are mostly good.
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Jennifer Jo
Linear offers a stylish and modern dining experience with a beautiful view of the icy trees and river, creating a cool and inviting atmosphere. The restaurant serves New American cuisine, and while the food was good, it didn’t quite leave a lasting impression. The drinks menu offered a fun variety.

The highlight of the meal was the mussels appetizer, which stood out as the best dish of the night. Everything else was enjoyable but not particularly memorable. Service was polite and friendly, but our server wasn’t very attentive, which slightly took away from the experience.

Overall, Linear provided a pleasant evening with great ambiance and decent food, but it didn’t quite reach that “must-visit” level for me.
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Tracy Brower
My NY strip was excellent. The other food that people at our table had was just okay: crab cakes, ribs, chicken piccata.
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Stephanie Johnston
Girls night out. We had reservations but the two of us chose to sit at the bar as there was availability. Despite it being a Saturday night, the restaurant was only about 50% occupied. Both bartenders were very conversational which we loved. Cocktails were lovely. The appetizer could have come with more bread imho. My flank steak was one of the best steaks I’ve had in a very long time. My girlfriend’s shrimp and grits were unfortunately too spicy for her liking. The bread pudding was delicious but I would have liked just a bit more of the sauce with it. Would definitely return to try out other menu items. Street parking is never fun but we did find a decent space.
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Rene Jordan Threats
We celebrated our daughter’s 40th birthday and wishing her well as she prepared to relocate to another state! This was our first time at this beautiful restaurant! Our servers were magnificent! The food was delicious and beautifully plated! We must have had all the appetizers and they were succulent and crave worthy! We all ordered a variety of entrees from duck, pot roast, fried fish etc. The atmosphere was amazing! There were other birthdays being celebrated and we connected with each other! We all became family in the restaurant on that evening! It was an incredible experience!
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Ali Xiong
We went in on a weekday lunch and it was quiet for the duration. The place was airy and even better next to the Grand River! The drinks were good. The food was amazing. I do recommend the charcuterie board for a social time. That was really fun and yummy. We’ve never had wagyu before so we were really pleased to try it, and if they keep this on the menu, we’ll be pleased to come back. We enjoyed seeing the DJ booth for evening cocktails. Hope to be back for a dinner, drinks, and sunset session.
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Bill Cleveland
Linear Restaurant right at the edge of the Grand River is a great place for a meal. Seating available indoors and patios either right by the restaurant or right by the river’s edge. The menu has an interesting and broad selection that accommodates a variety of dietary restrictions. The food was served fresh and delicious. Portions are a good size. Not so large you need to take some home or so small you leave hungry. Make a point of circling around to Linear.
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Lexx Perez
Tonight, my friend and I went to this place for the first time to celebrate our friendship of over 20 years. It was a busy night, but we were seated right away, which was great. Our waitress was amazing, really friendly and attentive. She made sure our drinks stayed full and cleared our plates quickly, and she even took the time to chat with us about why we were there. And the food? It was incredible. The mussels and wagyu flank were especially delicious; the combination of blue cheese and flank was mouthwatering. We were so impressed that we’ll definitely be coming back with other family members to try it out.
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