Rooftop lounge atop 35 Oakes St. SW in Grand Rapids, MI offering a full bar, heavy appetizers and dessert (food available June-early Oct). Seating is *first-come, first-serve* (no reservations are accepted). Please note our hours are always subject to weather including cold, rain and especially wind! Hours apply from June 1 to early October. Open March-May and Oct-Nov depending on weather. See our website for private event information.
Based on 88 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 3.8 stars. Price $
✔️ Dine-in ✔️ No delivery
Address:
35 Oakes St SW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Phone: (616) 551-1713
Website: http://mertensrooftop.com/
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Hours
| Monday
(Labor Day)
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4–11 PM
Hours might differ
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| Tuesday | 4–11 PM |
| Wednesday | 4–11 PM |
| Thursday | 4–11 PM |
| Friday | 4 PM–2 AM |
| Saturday | 1 PM–2 AM |
| Sunday | 1–11 PM |
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Reviews
Nathan Ver Beek
We’ve visited Mertens Rooftop before, but had the unique privilege of visiting today with no other patrons. The views and summer breeze are second to none in GR, an excellent experience.
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Michael Belligan
I didn’t eat (there’s an abbreviated menu on the rooftop from the main restaurant on the ground floor I’m told) but service is friendly and it’s a novelty to have a cool view of the city skyline. It isn’t very big so be prepared to stand or be turned away on some occasions. Prices are a bit higher (~$10 for a 16oz can of Pilsner Urquell) but that’s an expected and acceptable tax for the view IMO. It can be quite lovely up there.
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Matt O
Super disappointed. Drinks were very expensive, unusually small and bad tasting. $43 for a low pour wine and a half glass of a terrible coffee booze drink that had coffee grounds in it. We skipped dinner and left because the drinks were so bad. The bar tender was very nice though. Drinks on the ground floor are much better.
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Danielle Buchanan
Loved the atmosphere but it was easy to see how understaffed they were. This is something I am willing to forgive and honestly the server kept up great but the charcuterie board was pathetic. I could have bought 5 lunchables for $25 and been more satisfied.
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Celeste Maclin
We enjoyed the cocktails and appetizers here. We got the Cotton Gin (very liquor forward, similar to an old fashion) and Sloe Gin (similar to a spiked pink lemonade). Their shrimp beignets are excellent but the rest of our meal was disappointing. I’m Canadian, and I would not call their poutine an actual poutine. It’s just loaded fries. I ordered the Boise “poutine.” It didn’t even have cheese curds or gravy on it?? I then asked for a side of gravy and was given room temperature country gravy… that’s not at all poutine! Also, my husband ordered the duck hash and it was bland. He didn’t even want to take the left overs home.
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Wren VerDuin
Had a private bridal brunch on the rooftop today. Food was yummy, served promptly, and refreshed as requested. Matt, Liz and Gio (?) we’re all extremely wonderful, and felt like extended family (the good side of the family). We couldn’t be happier and intend to host many future events with this beautiful venue.
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Guy Wolf
What a jewel of a restaurant in Grand Rapids. Authentic cocktails wines. Perfect duck a lorange and mushroom ragout. Friendly service. Great atmosphere. A little pricey but worth it.
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Melissa Bouwman
Chloe took such good care of us on our BFF date! The drinks were so tasty, the ratatouille was delish, and Chloe added a little extra raspberry goodness to our salad! We’ll be back again. Next time Mac n Cheese!!!
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Chloe Willett-Griswold
This is THE place to be in the summer months! They have really tasty and unique house cocktails,and some interesting spritzers. This is the best spot for a beautiful sunset in the sky too.
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Roetorooter
Really just kind of meh.
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