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Welcome to San Chez Bistro

San Chez Bistro, located in Grand Rapids, MI, offers a trendy and classy dining experience with a wide range of tapas/small plates, coffee & tea, and breakfast & brunch options. Known for its welcoming ambiance and attentive service, San Chez Bistro is a favorite spot for happy hour, special occasions, or simply a casual meal. The menu features dishes like stuffed dates, potatoes bravas, bistec, lamb osso bucco, Medjooles Rellenos, and Vieras y Tocino. While some dishes may be hit or miss, the overall experience at San Chez Bistro is consistently enjoyable, making it a must-visit for those looking to explore new flavors and dishes.

San Chez Bistro: Reviews & Ratings

Kim N.
Kim N.

This is a great happy hour spot, and a pretty good dinner/special occasion spot overall. We had a reservation for 7pm. Each tapas is 2-3 servings, maybe 4 max if everyone had small bites. Some tapas are worth ordering 2 orders for table. We ordered the stuffed dates and potatoes bravas as double-orders for a table for 7 people. For 2, we shared the bistec and the lamb osso bucco. The quality and ambiance is always good here!

Robin G.
Robin G.

We always enjoy an evening at San Chez...great food and ambiance. Tonight we celebrated our daughter's birthday with a small group and our server, Jess, made it extra special with a Tapas Throwdown®! Thanks so much, Jess!!

Letitia J.
Letitia J.

This place is pretty good and has a nice vibe to it (I think it is very pretty at night), but I don't know if I'd say this is my favorite tapas place! Nevertheless, the service was quick and very friendly. Still a good place to try if you haven't gotten around to yet. BUT if you are to try this place, go during Happy Hour! The dishes are quite reasonable for the prices they offer. We got three tapas dishes: Medjooles Rellenos, Patatas Bravas, and Vieras y Tocino. Because of the sweetness of the Medjooles, I'd recommend eating as one of the last dishes. They were good! The dates and the stuffed goat cheese were well baked. Patatas Bravas were good and had a nice crispy exterior texture to it which made it fun to eat, and the Vieras y Tocina was alright. I expected to enjoy the dish more because among the other dishes, this was supposed to be the juiciest and flavorful, but it was just alright. I've had way more juicy pork belly, and this one just didn't hit the spot. Maybe because I've had really amazing fat scallops in my life, I was expecting slightly more with their scallops. But anyway, service was warm and friendly! I did enjoy my time there.

Christina C.
Christina C.

Cool vibe, delicious brunch options, yummy cocktails to complement the eats. The waitress, Jess was great. She was attentive and friendly. Definitely worth checking out this place for its food, character and friendly staff.

Rachel K.
Rachel K.

Always spectacular and always consistent. One of my favorite dining experiences in GR. If you enjoy or are willing to try new foods, this is the best spot for date night, girls night out, etc. My favorite plate is the octopus and the espresso martini is delish! I always enjoy asking our waitress and/or chef to choose a plate for us - they always do an amazing job and it allows us to try a plate we may not have otherwise chosen.

Michaela S.
Michaela S.

So, it's been several months and I am STILL dreaming about this meal. Literally the best I had in town when I was visiting Grand Rapids. A group of colleagues and I decided on this restaurant for our "fancy" dinner out - and we were NOT disappointed. Our server was very attentive and was extremely patient with me asking numerous questions about the menu before deciding on the BISTEC CON PIMIENTA - peppered bistro steak grilled medium-rare over a tortellini in manchego cream sauce. It was HEAVENLY. There were six of us, so we ordered a lot of different tapas and they mostly shared - mine was so delicious, I did not share it at all, LOL. I also got to try few bites of the duck leg (divine!) and the paella (which they are known for apparently). I was so distracted by the delicious food, I forgot to take pictures of most of it, but I'll add the few I have. We left stuffed and happy. If I'm ever in Grand Rapids again for business downtown, I will be visiting this place again!

Joy M.
Joy M.

Oh. My. Goodness. This place exceeded our expectations. I'm really hoping this is what heaven tastes like. Every single dish was divine (we did the throwdown), and the service was fantastic. Jess was incredible - her service, suggestions, and sweet presence.

Sam A.
Sam A.

This place still bangs. Queso con hierbas still slaps. Patatas Bravas changed up a little bit - not as good as it used to be. Used to be the patatas with the two dips you could do--now they put the dip on top for you which is sort of a step back. Pictured: Croquetas are unchanged and fantastic. The Bistec con Pimienta. Fire. And something we haven't tried before: vieras y tocino: seared scallops & pork belly, house-made blueberry chutney. Blueberry chutney wasn't overpowering and not as weird as I thought it would be. Scallops and pork belly both cooked to perfection. I love this place.

Sandy L.
Sandy L.

Came here on Saturday night with my fiance for our anniversary. The place has two floors and an opened concept with these huge pillars decorated with mosaic tiles. We sat on the top floor overlooking the entire restaurant. The ambiance was moody and fun! We ordered drinks to start with T.b.a, la flor borracha, and ended with bees knees. All great drinks that definitely made us feel good this is a tapas place which means they are small plates. The price is a little more expensive but for our special event we splurged on ourselves. We went ahead and ordered vieras y tocino (scallops and pork belly with blueberry chutney), langosta en crema (lobster with mustard cream sauce and bread), alcachofas a la parilla (artichoke with bell pepper cream sauce), bistec con pimienta (steak with tortellini in manchego cream sauce), pan con tomate (baguette with tomato and garlic spread), and verduras y tortas (quinoa cakes with lemon dressing and salsa). The food was delicious! My fiance enjoyed the scallops and I really enjoyed the different creaminess flavor of the little lobster/shrimp. The service was impeccable! Everyone was so friendly and explained our dishes with a smile. Our server was great and recommended freat drinks and the two gentlemen who delivered our food were genuine as well. We would love to come back when we get the chance for another special occasion!

Location

Located in Grand Rapids, MI, San Chez Bistro is a trendy and classy restaurant that offers a unique dining experience in the form of tapas and small plates. From coffee and tea to breakfast and brunch options, San Chez Bistro caters to a variety of tastes and preferences.

What sets San Chez Bistro apart is its extensive list of offerings and utilities, including take reservations, takeout, delivery, vegan options, wheelchair accessibility, and more. The restaurant even accepts cryptocurrency and provides compostable containers for environmentally-conscious diners.

Customer reviews rave about the quality of the food and the overall ambiance of the restaurant. With dishes like stuffed dates, potatoes bravas, bistec, and lamb osso bucco, San Chez Bistro offers a diverse and flavorful menu that is sure to delight any palate.

Whether you're looking to celebrate a special occasion or simply enjoy a unique dining experience, San Chez Bistro is the perfect spot. The friendly staff, delicious food, and cool vibe make it a must-visit destination in Grand Rapids. Don't miss out on their happy hour specials, where you can sample a variety of tapas dishes at great prices. Experience the best of tapas dining at San Chez Bistro - you won't be disappointed!