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High above downtown Grand Rapids’ lively cityscape on the 27th floor of the Amway Grand Plaza, relish the captivating scenery at a table surrounded by panoramic views of the Grand River. Revel in the rhythm of Madrid as you savor modern Spanish cuisine including expressive entrées, tantalizing tapas and shareables, along with decadent desserts and lavish libations.
Hours
| Tuesday | 4:30–10 PM |
| Wednesday | 4:30–10 PM |
| Thursday | 4:30–10 PM |
| Friday | 4:30–11 PM |
| Saturday | 4:30–11 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
| Monday | Closed |
Address and Contact Information
Address: 187 Monroe Ave NW 27th Floor, Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Phone: (616) 776-6425
Website: http://www.amwaygrand.com/dining/mdrd
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Senya Reviews
We recently dined at MDRD in Grand Rapids and had mixed feelings. The entire staff was genuinely friendly and pleasant, but the attentiveness was very lacking. It took about 15 minutes before we were even greeted by a server, and another 15 minutes after ordering before our drinks arrived, which immediately set a slow tone for the evening.
We ordered the beet salad, octopus, ceviche, salmon puffs with caviar, mussels, and potatoes. The salmon puffs, ceviche, and potatoes were all very good and enjoyable. Unfortunately, the octopus and mussels really missed the mark. The octopus was extremely fishy and very chewy, and the mussels were also overly fishy, served lukewarm, and came with a sauce that was surprisingly bland and lacking depth. This was disappointing, especially coming from a restaurant that positions itself at this price point.
The cocktails were well made, and the lemon mousse dessert was a highlight. The interior of MDRD is absolutely stunning and is honestly one of the biggest selling points — the atmosphere is beautiful and upscale. That said, for a $200 dinner, we were pretty underwhelmed by both the food quality and the overall service experience.
One additional issue was that my water glass had a strange odor, to the point where I couldn’t drink from it. While everyone we interacted with was kind and professional, we simply didn’t see our servers often enough to feel properly taken care of. With better service and more consistent food execution, this place could be great — but for the price, it fell short for us.
EDIT: We reached out to the MDRD team after their response to the review and never heard back.
… moreWe ordered the beet salad, octopus, ceviche, salmon puffs with caviar, mussels, and potatoes. The salmon puffs, ceviche, and potatoes were all very good and enjoyable. Unfortunately, the octopus and mussels really missed the mark. The octopus was extremely fishy and very chewy, and the mussels were also overly fishy, served lukewarm, and came with a sauce that was surprisingly bland and lacking depth. This was disappointing, especially coming from a restaurant that positions itself at this price point.
The cocktails were well made, and the lemon mousse dessert was a highlight. The interior of MDRD is absolutely stunning and is honestly one of the biggest selling points — the atmosphere is beautiful and upscale. That said, for a $200 dinner, we were pretty underwhelmed by both the food quality and the overall service experience.
One additional issue was that my water glass had a strange odor, to the point where I couldn’t drink from it. While everyone we interacted with was kind and professional, we simply didn’t see our servers often enough to feel properly taken care of. With better service and more consistent food execution, this place could be great — but for the price, it fell short for us.
EDIT: We reached out to the MDRD team after their response to the review and never heard back.
John H
5 stars for the food, absolutely incredible. 5 stars for the waitstaff. Very knowledgeable about the entire menu
3 stars on the atmosphere. I learned about being able to pay even more money than what food and drinks cost to get the “best” views of the city. We were there for our anniversary and were seated right around the corner from the hostess stand. ALL the traffic from the restaurant passed our table and some were so loud we had to stop our conversation to wait for the loud drunk people to get on the elevator and leave. If you read this and want to see the city without pillars in your way, pay the extra for a better table
… more3 stars on the atmosphere. I learned about being able to pay even more money than what food and drinks cost to get the “best” views of the city. We were there for our anniversary and were seated right around the corner from the hostess stand. ALL the traffic from the restaurant passed our table and some were so loud we had to stop our conversation to wait for the loud drunk people to get on the elevator and leave. If you read this and want to see the city without pillars in your way, pay the extra for a better table
Chintan Patel
We went there to celebrate our wedding anniversary. The ambience of the place was really good. The service and presentation of the food were satisfactory. But the food was missing the flavour. We had Patatas Bravas and Iberico pork Belly for starters. Patatas Bravas was just fancy french fries that missed the mark. Pork Belly was decent.
For the Main course, we had Chuletas De Codero(Lamb Chops) and Lomo De Wagyu.
Wagyu was decent Lamb Chops were really bland.
For the dessert, we had El Limon and Arbol De Frambuesa, and both were pretty good. Especially, the presentation.
Drinks were absolutely fire.
Overall, it was a let down for the price we paid and expectations we had.
… moreFor the Main course, we had Chuletas De Codero(Lamb Chops) and Lomo De Wagyu.
Wagyu was decent Lamb Chops were really bland.
For the dessert, we had El Limon and Arbol De Frambuesa, and both were pretty good. Especially, the presentation.
Drinks were absolutely fire.
Overall, it was a let down for the price we paid and expectations we had.
Alex Robertson
My wife and I had an incredible evening at MDRD. From the moment we walked in, the experience felt special. We paid in advance for a better table and it was 100% worth it, the view, the atmosphere, everything set the tone for a great night.
The service truly made the experience though. Brandon, our server, was absolutely fantastic. He took the time to get to know what we liked, helped us pick the perfect drink from the bar, and nailed every recommendation. We trusted the process and were rewarded, the octopus (Pulpo-spanish menu with English description) was outstanding, easily one of the best dishes we had all night.
The bar program deserves a shout-out too. They customized our drinks, and the Godfather (modified) was next-level. Thoughtful, balanced, and clearly crafted by people who know what they’re doing.
Amazing service, great food, and a memorable experience all around. MDRD absolutely lives up to the hype. Highly recommend for a date night or special occasion. I may also use it to entertain my clients as it’s very well done. We’ll definitely be back!
… moreThe service truly made the experience though. Brandon, our server, was absolutely fantastic. He took the time to get to know what we liked, helped us pick the perfect drink from the bar, and nailed every recommendation. We trusted the process and were rewarded, the octopus (Pulpo-spanish menu with English description) was outstanding, easily one of the best dishes we had all night.
The bar program deserves a shout-out too. They customized our drinks, and the Godfather (modified) was next-level. Thoughtful, balanced, and clearly crafted by people who know what they’re doing.
Amazing service, great food, and a memorable experience all around. MDRD absolutely lives up to the hype. Highly recommend for a date night or special occasion. I may also use it to entertain my clients as it’s very well done. We’ll definitely be back!
Kara Murphy
This was a bucket list place and I decided to have a joint birthday dinner here. The server was friendly though we sat about 20 minutes with our water and had to ask him if we could order drinks when the appetizers arrived.
The ambience is nice and the food is great, but not unforgettable. What surprised me was the size of the portions. They were huge. Especially the octopus. When I hear people say MDRD deserves a Michelin star, I assumed the portions would be more delicate.
One thing: a helicopter landed on the JW Marriott roof directly across the way and kept its lights on for a good 15 minutes. The restaurant should have some kind of black out curtain as the light shined in and was a bit distracting for those in its path.
Overall, it was a good place to try out.
… moreThe ambience is nice and the food is great, but not unforgettable. What surprised me was the size of the portions. They were huge. Especially the octopus. When I hear people say MDRD deserves a Michelin star, I assumed the portions would be more delicate.
One thing: a helicopter landed on the JW Marriott roof directly across the way and kept its lights on for a good 15 minutes. The restaurant should have some kind of black out curtain as the light shined in and was a bit distracting for those in its path.
Overall, it was a good place to try out.
Erica Barnes
This restaurant has a modern Spanish flair with incredible views of the city—especially at sunset. The atmosphere and decor were stunning, and the presentation of each dish was truly impressive. The food was good, but the flavors were a bit overwhelming for my taste—I think I just didn’t fully understand what “modern Spanish” meant going in. We came back later for dessert, which was equally creative (and a bit unusual). All the cocktails are Spanish-inspired, and while my first-ever espresso martini wasn’t for me, I’m sure others would enjoy it. Overall, I’d recommend trying it for the experience, but I probably wouldn’t go back myself.
… moreKathryn Richey
We had an amazing experience at MDRD. The food is well worth the $$$. Brenna, our waitress, was amazing! She was so sweet and very knowledgeable. She had the best recommendations. The extra money for the nice table is so worth it too.
… moreTrisha Doran
I took my boyfriend to the amway grand hotel for his birthday and we enjoyed the MDRD for a few drinks ! We got sat at the bar like we wanted with a fantastic view! The drinks were very delicious ! The people were friendly inside !
I’ll definitely be back! We did not order food so maybe next time we will try to food !
… moreI’ll definitely be back! We did not order food so maybe next time we will try to food !
Jimmy Shang
Quite the dining experience in Grand Rapids. The view was incredible – and the restaurant is designed to give almost every seat a view (very impressive!)
Tapas style dishes were extremely flavorful. Perhaps not fully authentic but not in a bad way – their twist on Spanish food is quite a good take. Drinks were fantastic as well.
Definitely will go back – albeit likely for a special occasion.
… moreTapas style dishes were extremely flavorful. Perhaps not fully authentic but not in a bad way – their twist on Spanish food is quite a good take. Drinks were fantastic as well.
Definitely will go back – albeit likely for a special occasion.
Jenni Cederquist
We had a lovely first visit. It was as expected after hearing nothing but high praise since they first opened their doors. We planned a birthday celebration, noted on our OpenTable reservation and received well wishes all throughout our service. We were seated in a private space overlooking the city and were treated with respect and welcome! The food is all top notch quality and flavor and preparation and presentation!
All of these details made our first visit an outstanding memory, especially for a milestone birthday of a deserving family member! Our service was wonderful and pleasant and easy going. We appreciated being treated to a high-end experience with a comfortable approach.
(We were sure to wear the appropriate business/casual specified on our reservation confirmation but did notice on our way out that other patrons wore more casual attire. I applaud the openness but always like to know how to feel most suitable. Overall, we were definitely glad to not be surprised when we arrived and felt our occasion warranted a dressier vibe.)
… moreAll of these details made our first visit an outstanding memory, especially for a milestone birthday of a deserving family member! Our service was wonderful and pleasant and easy going. We appreciated being treated to a high-end experience with a comfortable approach.
(We were sure to wear the appropriate business/casual specified on our reservation confirmation but did notice on our way out that other patrons wore more casual attire. I applaud the openness but always like to know how to feel most suitable. Overall, we were definitely glad to not be surprised when we arrived and felt our occasion warranted a dressier vibe.)