San Chez A Tapas Bistro

San Chez A Tapas Bistro Reviews

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• My wife and I eat at San Chez often, and the food and service are consistently very good. Casual, upbeat atmosphere and fast, friendly service make this our favorite spot downtown.

  by Deception99

  
  

• Want some fun? This is geat - dine on small portions of hot or cold tapas passed around the table. One of our favorites.

  by oldwilly

  
  

• Fantastic place! Wonderful food, service, and atmosphere. A definite yes!

  by Deception99

  
  

• Most unusual restaurant in town. Great for groups!

  by symorebutta

  
  

• My mother and I came into Grand Rapids not knowing a thing about it, and the concierge at our hotel recommended San Chez for dinner. It was absolutely the most exquisite dining experience for a restaurant under five stars. Incredible service. Our server knew the menu from top to bottom. Try a Mojito and the chilled tomato and cucumber soup to start, you will be pleasantly surprised!

  by marine_1

  
  

• Everything! You can't go wrong!

  by T C

  
  

• Great Meatballs and Crab - beer selection was great. Service = excellent. Happy Hour 2-6

  by Justin Locke

  
  

• Great food. The tapas style is however a unique one, so don't expect a traditional plate.

  by Matthew N

  
  

• One of my favorite restaurants of all time. Great date place, sit at the bar and watch the chefs prepare dishes! Waitstaff is always quick and very friendly. Try the Bistec con Pimienta!

  by Kelly Ruffer

  
  

• The spicy shrimp are awesome and the chicken and chorizo is delicious!

  by Katy

  
  

• Wow, everything was SO GOOD. We just moved from Chicago and honestly, this was on par with some of the best dining experiences that we have had!

  by Beth A

  
  

• Marisco Paella was tasty. I ordered house bread to accompany the Paella. Great service and great food!

  by Danni C

  
  

• Everrrrything, including the blueberry roobios tea!

  by Sasha B.

  
  

• can't go wrong with the fresh baked gluten free bread and tres leches for dessert

  by Lily

  
  

• We had an amazing meal here. Everything was delicious and service was amazing. The scallop/pork belly dish was our favorite. Lots of charm and reasonable prices.

  by Heather D.

  
  

• Everything is great. For real...everything!

  by Nathan S.

  
  

• All the tapas is top notch. There are a variety of wines that you can order by the glass.

  by Adrian H.

  
  

• Great date night place if you're feeling fancy. Food here can get pricey and the drinks aren't the greatest, so split a few plates and grab drinks elsewhere.

  by Katy

  
  

• Loved the Michigan mule-perfect ginger spiciness. My fave plates were the alcachofas (grilled artichoke hearts) and the calamaritos fritos (squid, serrano ham & pork belly). No free bread.

  by Jen F.

  
  

• All the dishes we ordered were incredibly awesome!

  by ikach S

  
  

• Gambas Al Ajillo is an amazing dish!

  by Evvia Marshall

  
  

• So many gluten free options

  by Sarah F.

  
  

• Great French toast. You have to love a place that the kids can draw on the tablecloth.

  by Andre B.

  
  

• Breakfast brunch is great!

  by Alex L.

  
  

• Management Tip: Staff a day shift bar tender to make drinks and pull espresso, don't make floor staff do it.

  by Nathan G.

  
  

• Goat cheese and pollo and chorizo are my go to. Still feeling out the new menu.

  by Nathan G.

  
  

• Get the goat cheese!

  by Shavon

  
  

• Everything is absolutely delicious!

  by Simone Stanford

  
  

• Overrated... The food is really good, but you will spend a ton of money for very little food. Glad we went once, but never again.

  by John D

  
  

• Great food!! Loved it.

  by sherry K

  
  

• Watched them cater a wedding. I was not impressed by the one server who was wearing shorts and high top tennis shoes no socks or footies seen. Also not impressed by another server skipping .

  by Paul G

  
  

• The sangria was light and refreshing. Service was great and the small plates kept us from over-endulging...too much! Perfect place for sharing and sampling. Try everything!

  by Maureen S.

  
  

• As long as this restaurant has been open it has been my favorite place for a quality night on the town. The menu changes but the great tasting Tapas are always a treat!

  by James R.

  
  

• EVERYTHING!

  by Alyssa Bird

  
  

• Way overpriced! The food was good but it was $65 for lunch for just two people and we did not leave full. Also the iced tea is garbage and they charge $2.50 for a fountain drink. Won't be coming back!

  by Wade C.

  
  

• Great daily lunch special!

  by Paul W.

  
  

• Delicious food. Great service. Eclectic atmosphere. Good for small or large groups.

  by Big Ben R.

  
  

• I've never had something I didn't like and the service is always superb.

  by Kristin W.

  
  

• By far, the BEST tapa de bistec de lomo (beef) I've ever had. I live in Chicago, and could easily come back on a weekend just to eat here. Amazing cuisine!

  by Alejandro G.

  
  

• Fantastic tapas place. The croquettes are a must, as well as the spicy shrimp.

  by Joslyn M.

  
  

• We always make our way to San Chez whenever in my home town. Recall when it was the new place on the block. Recommend Seared Tuna, Bleu Fritters, Empanadas, and the black bean Quinoa cakes Try it all!

  by Brian K.

  
  

• Heard through the grape vine that you can get some cash off of a meal by using the #bofo app. I NEED to try this.

  by David D

  
  

• Try the Rum chocolate cakes, amazing🍰

  by Lynn

  
  

• UICA Membership gets you 10% off the bill. And UICA is the best theatre in downtown GR.

  by Jim W.

  
  

• The free pastry special can be a muffin or the pecan roll...I recommend the pecan roll for the value and the fact that it is downright amazing!

  by Gregg P.

  
  

• The secret is in the sauce! Great tapas with unique tasty sauces like cumin aioli..

  by Douglas M.

  
  

• The breakfast is awesome! And do yourself a favor and get a seat at one of Abby's tables. She is very personable and was helpful to us out-of-towners.

  by Kim M.

  
  

• Best tapas place I have EVER been hands down! Found this gem while in town on business and recommended my coworkers to try. We now fight over whose going to GR just so we can eat there again!!

  by laurie h.

  
  

• My drink had a fruit fly in it. Grossed out.

  by Kelli G.

  
  

• Besides the fact that the food is absolutely delicious, San Chez also has an amazing staff that will answer any of your questions. And they sell their chorizo for about $13 a lb. What's not to love?

  by Chloë

  
  

• Love the breakfast empanadas!

  by Nichole M.

  
  

• The special the offer has been expired for more than 6 months.

  by Anthony M.

  
  

• The tarta de chocolate al whiskey (whiskey soaked cake, caramel gelato, brownie, and white chocolate mousse) is delicious! Tapas are amazing as well. Highly recommend!

  by Jaime B.

  
  

• I travel quite a bit for work, and this is my favorite place in all the places I've been to eat! Incredible service and food! I look forward to my trips to Grand Rapids just so I can eat here.

  by Brian S.

  
  

• I had a great time with my girlfriend for valentines day. The paella is awesome, but it's a lot of food. Consider it a good meal for two hungry people.

  by Bobby C.

  
  

• ♥ the Queso de Cabra, try it!!

  by Jessica P.

  
  

• In the deli the tan & black Reuben is awesome!

  by Ronald V.

  
  

• No doubt the Sangria is d' best! But what isn't in the menu? Now I know why we like coming back to this place! Especially on special occasions!

  by Arthur K.

  
  

• Best restaurant ever!!! You can't go wrong with anything you order since everything is so good.

  by Katie L.

  
  

• Great Food. Awesome sangria. The scallops and pork belly skewers are amazing! They have great gluten free options as well. I believe the portions are a little smaller since the new menu.

  by Rock

  
  

• Try the grilled shrimp with banana sauce If you're feel adventurous. The combination is crazy, but it tastes crazy good!

  by Michael K.

  
  

• They have a separate gluten free menu and gluten free bread. The bread is $1, but pretty good.

  by Sarah S.

  
  

• Eat under the michigan tree during art prize and vote for it too! 52166 :)

  by Nancy k.

  
  

• Horrible service. Host does not follow the wait list when seating. Managers were completely absent. Food was decent but way overpriced. Took over an hour for two people to eat lunch and leave.

  by Andrew H.

  
  

• Gluten free? This place is GREAT! They have a separate gluten free menu & the gluten free bread is AMAZING!

  by Brynn

  
  

• This is a Foodcircles restaurant! Check in with the free FoodCircles app and you'll provide a meal for a child in need

  by Joe S.

  
  

• Utterly amazing mojito. Yes, amazing. I'll have to find another word to use when I visit the moon. Oh well.

  by Jeff V.

  
  

• Get a Mojito!

  by Stephen J.

  
  

• Try the queso de cabra!!!

  by Katherine S.

  
  

• Try the spicy black bean quinoa cake breakfast wraps and a side of brûlée style oatmeal. Extremely filling, even for two.

  by Jacob C.

  
  

• Best breakfast.

  by Jacob C.

  
  

• Miss that place

  by Alan W.

  
  

• Best Muffins Everrr! So good!

  by Gabriel P.

  
  

• Seta rellena grande is amazing! (with ham)

  by Kara M.

  
  

• cinnamon roll omg

  by R.J. Q.

  
  

• Be proactive. The host didn't even greet us or take our name. We left.

  by Seth

  
  

• The cafe side has the best walls in town.

  by Anthony S.

  
  

• Great food, great prices, great service. The french toast is amazing.

  by nesa l.

  
  

• Called at 5:50 for a party of 8. Arrived at 6:15 and FINALLY got seated at 7:51. They said that's typical.....I think NOT

  by Kevin O.

  
  

• Happy Groundhog Day!

  by Michael Y.

  
  

• If you have not tried the new pork belly biscuits & gravy, they are a must!!

  by Geoff M.

  
  

• Fabulous! It's not just the food.....it's the experience!

  by Jaime M.

  
  

• Queso de cabra, calamaritos fritos, torta de chocolate con trufas, and sangria with cava are my favorites :)

  by Elise P.

  
  

• You can get 5% off *all* your restaurant bills (!) just by paying with the Citi Forward Visa credit card (gives you 5 pts per $ spent). Here's a link to get the card: http://tinyurl.com/ForwardVisa

  by Joel M.

  
  

• ask for their vegan menu!

  by Amanda K.

  
  

• Ask for Max, he's very hospitable

  by Han C.

  
  

• Brett is a hot bar tender

  by Jason S.

  
  

• My FAVORITE restaurant. Monday thru Thursday ask them about their one bite tasters, you can taste a lot of different options on the menu for a good price. I never leave unsatisfied!

  by Scott T.

  
  

• Grand Valley students get a discount with your I.D. Ask your server.

  by Ashley S.

  
  

• Be sure to try their Art of the Cocktail entry!

  by Eat Local West Michigan

  
  

• The white sangria rocked my socks off

  by Sara B.

  
  

• The mixed sangria is the best I've had at a restaurant or bar! If you like spicy food, the gambas asadas al fuego. So so good.

  by Sarah V.

  
  

• A "meals we have loved" top 5!

  by Del D.

  
  

• This is by far the best restaurant I have ever been to! Amazing food and dedicated staff.

  by Brandy F.

  
  

• One of my favorite spots for breakfast and dinner. Love the quinoa and bean patties! Be sure to check in and take advantage of the BOGO special at breakfast!

  by Michael D. Yoder

  
  

• Fritos de azul remain one of my most favorite tapas of all time. They are the tasty business!

  by Monica J.

  
  

• This is the best place downtown! Try the Orange Sunrise! Totally yummy!

  by Nene J.

  
  

• Great place to eat downtown!

  by Mierendorf C.

  
  

• BOGO breakfast via foursquare.

  by Nicholas H.

  
  

• Love this place. Great mojitos and sangria. Get the bleu cheese fritters. Am saddened that they removed the Consuelas des Asparagus dish though. The replacement recommended by the server was like Mexi

  by Rebecca N.

  
  

• Manuscript writing break

  by Jackie I.

  
  

• Awesome breakfast. Try the Guatemalan French Press coffee.

  by Holly K.

  
  

• Ask for Jess! She's awesome!

  by Aaron R.

  
  

• First time and our waitress has been awesome.. Thanks for the suggestions Fiona..!

  by Brent M

  
  

• San Chez has the best mojitos in town. Try the Espresso Martini for an after dinner drink.

  by Jeremy B.

  
  

• The Beef Tenderloin tapas was a favorite at our table.

  by Robert L.

  
  

• My wife and I had our first date here and it remains a special spot for us. Try the Bistec con Pimiento...it's our fave!

  by BIGGBYjedi

  
  

• Try the Atun en escabeche. And order the 43 amigos!

  by Rose

  
  

• Hoping to take my employees here for our Christmas dinner

  by Linda E

  
  

• Patatas Bravas are amazing!!!!

  by Bryan K.

  
  

• Scallops off the fall menu. Tdf. Best food during my artfair visit.

  by Tilly A

  
  

• Sangria, Ahi tuna, tea, and three different desserts, this is one of my favorite new restaurants, can't wait to go back! The service was great, the food was delicious, and the atmosphere was exciting

  by Brian Z.

  
  

• Try the pato y caramelo de ternera on the fall feature menu it is a duck dish that is to die for!!! We ended up ordering multiple plates of it!

  by Leah S

  
  

• The breakfast quesadilla is great, and service wonderful. Love this place.

  by Gabriel A

  
  

• tweet-ahead @scbhost Tues-Sat and get on the wait list.

  by Marnie S

  
  

• The scallops and pork belly skewers are awesome! San Chez still rocks!

  by JD H.

  
  

• New features and chef one bites available!

  by Nate M.

  
  

• Tweet ahead seating available to avoid long waits on the weekend.

  by Susan B

  
  

• New key lime flan on the menu. Super yummy.

  by Christy B

  
  

• Great Food, Awesome atmospher

  by Copper K.

  
  

• Attend the San Chez/Celebration! North Swarm Event on Friday, April 16, 2010

  by Cameren C.

  
  

• Dethrone me as mayor and I'll buy yur dinner!!!

  by Douglas D.

  
  

• Free tapa when you check in with Foursquare!!

  by Laura E.

  
  

• come on in and sit at the culinary bar on a friday or saturday and ask for a slamdance from the mantis. youll get a good show.

  by Douglas D.

  
  

• The Tarta de Chocolate Tres Leche = one happy tummy!

  by Mary K.

  
  

• YUM! The blue cheese fritters are amazing and i loved the white sangria.

  by Sarah Waltman

  
  

• Go to San Chez Bistro. Get a pitcher of mixed sangria, bleu cheese fritters, and a sampling of other great tapas! Delicious!

  by Charity D.

  
  

• Get the peppered pork hash, avoid the bloody mary hash.

  by Ryan V.

  
  

• Ask for the mantis!!!!!

  by Douglas D.

  
  

• I would totally recommend San Chez it's unique and delish!

  by Lynda S.

  
  

• Tuna Escabeche!

  by Eric M.

  
  

• needing to get back to it!

  by Drew S.

  
  

• Great empanadas, sangria and mojitos.

  by Josh S

  
  

• My fave! Don't bother w main dish, just get lotsa tapas: esp Fritos de Azul (fried blu chz) & Atun en Escabeche (seared ahi tuna). The Outer Banks Steamer is a warm, delish dessert drink (alcohol).

  by Mikinzie S.

  
  

• I have always loved this restaurant. One of the best examples of a local eatery with an eye on quality. Service is amazing and the sangria - the best

  by Tommy A.

  
  

• Go here. Eat. Do not be shy. Drink some sangria. Get a delicious dessert.

  by Kevin