Littlebird - Grand Rapods

Delicious smash burger and dessert cocktails. Attentive service and an attractive outdoor dining space.

Littlebird was our date-night restaurant on a getaway weekend trip to Grand Rapids and it was a fabulous experience! They sat us at the adorable table right next to the window for some excellent people-watching, served us promptly and kindly throughout the entire meal, and found unique ways to make the meal special and memorable. We ordered several drinks while we were there, most notably a classic daiquiri with Clarin that was a delicious and challenging cocktail. All the cocktails were carefully selected, well crafted, and highlighted the best of a spirit or seasonal ingredient. The food was also spectacular, of course. We ordered a Peach Summer Salad that was dressed in hot honey that was decadent to eat along with the Blooming Mushroom, Smash burger, and a Salmon dish. Each dish was well portioned, carefully seasoned, and thoughtful. We were also happy to receive feedback on our menu choices when ordering to ensure everything worked well together. Of note, it was clear that the meal was going a little longer than usual. However, the bar staff really showed up and struck up conversation with us about rum and rum cocktails that was a lot of fun. They made us feel welcome and we felt that they were happy that we were enjoying our meal at their place. Altogether, this was a really fun and tasty meal that was also really well priced for the experience and quality that they deliver. We will certainly be back as there are many more dishes (and daiquiris) that I want to try!

The food is always unique and yummy. They change up the menu and integrate fresh local ingredients. Service is always great! We ate outside, which was lovely. Thanks for a wonderful evening.

Had a nice window seat, the ham egg and cheese breakfast sandwich was to die for we absolutely enjoyed it!

When asking what they recommend, it was an easy answer: the burger. It didn’t disappoint—especially the buns ? —and the thick cut fries were crisped to damn-near perfection. This was paired with a local Chardonnay (per suggestion) on a warm day at an outside table, which provided a nice, big city atmosphere. Aside from the food, the service was topnotch, receiving constant attention from our server and a seminar on wine that was more in-depth than any wine tasting event I’ve attended.