Brewery Vivant
Brewery, French Restaurant, and Beer Garden$$$$
East Hills, Grand Rapids
Ranked #5 for breweries in Grand Rapids
"duck nachos & root beer float with house made vanilla bean ice cream"(16 Tips)
"I love the beer... Triomphe is my favorite/go to beer."(6 Tips)
"If the Big Red Coq is on tap, you must partake!"(6 Tips)
"Duck confit nachos were great, loved the Undertaker beer."(4 Tips)
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Todd StewartDecember 4, 2014One of my favorite breweries in Grand Rapids. All the beers are in the Belgian style and all I have tried are wonderful. Have had cheese plates / charcuterie boards and they were great.
Michael CJune 2, 2016Absolutely fantastic! Brought my Belgian sister-in-law here. The food and beers were simply amazing. Holds its own against any institution in Europe and America! Trust the staff's recommendations!
John WheelerJuly 4, 2015Best burger I've ever had... Better than Stella's. Add Blue Cheese to your burger, you won't be sorry.
DannJanuary 1, 2017This is absolutely spectacular Belgian-style microbrewery. Don't miss their poutine to accompany your beer!
- Timothy PutmanFebruary 24, 2017Great beers, great atmosphere, a little more upscale food choices than your typical brewery. Different seating choices...bar, booths, long shareable tables. Everything has a woody, ski-lodge feel.
- DannSeptember 1, 2016Loved duck nachos here. Freshly fried nachos with brie cream sauce tastes rich and delicious!
chris collinsNovember 28, 2014I'm not usually a fan of dark, heavy beers, but this place was wonderful. Stopped in on a weekend "brewery tewery" with friends & I wasn't sure what to expect, but the staff and beer was top notch.
Lolo ❤💙💚💛💜March 19, 2016This place is quickly becoming my fav. It's a must! Try the Sticky Love, they used 40 lbs of carmel to make it.
Ryan WaggonerSeptember 12, 2017Beautiful brewery featuring church architecture and a strong selection of craft beers. Several different seating areas available and an outdoor patio.
Poutine. Diff gravies most very night. Great specials. Food rocks. Beer is damn good. Belgian.
RebeccaMay 19, 2013They were all out if pretzels and our food order somehow got lost, but they rewarded us with free beer so it's all good! Food was amazing and worth the wait!
Darby SchaafMay 19, 2014Great beers, particularly if you like offerings that are sour/tart. Grab an order of the garlic & parsley fries if you want a snack... they come out really quickly.
Vivant's menu is always changing, and eternally delicious. Get some pâté or poutine for a fresh change on beer + apps! Also, their server Aaron is pretty awesome ;)- Brennan MarieJune 25, 2016incase you're not in the mood for beer, the duck nachos & root beer float with house made vanilla bean ice cream is amazing!
Chad CurryOctober 12, 2014I had the Pastrami and it was very fine. The pastrami was so tender and the fries are seasoned very well. The burgers were great too.
JordanMay 5, 2016The bar is inside of an old church and has a very cozy feel to it. The rotating list of beers is Belgian and French focused.
Gregory SmithAugust 6, 2014Loved the prosciutto wrapped Camembert appetizer! Nice staff who know their Belgian food!
Food is pricey, but worth it. Beer is amazing - try the Kludde, Oatmeal Stout, or the Zaison if on tap! Never had a problem with the service, very friendly and knowledgable!
Anders TheisteAugust 30, 2012Phenomenal service and atmosphere. The drinks are divine and the food is indescribable. Just stold my heart for favorite dinner destination in GR. Best burger in the state.
Amy LebowskyAugust 19, 2013Once you try the beer cheese + pretzels with say, a nice pint of Triomphe, you will find any means necessary to repeat.
I love Brewery Vivant sooooo much! They treat both their staff and patrons like family and are a true pillar in the community. Read more
Good, but not like they use to be a few months ago. Also, the Raspberry Cider is almost like a wine beer. Not as good as past years batch. Tripel and Farmhand still a favorite. All in all, good beer!
Bobby KennedyAugust 2, 2018Great atmosphere and delicious Belgian-style beers. Sit at the bar for a cool view.
Laura LynnMarch 31, 2015Not sure what to order? Start with the Farm Hand! It's a light French style ale that tastes great.
Sean WeltonSeptember 9, 2014Lots of good Belgian beers. Monday nights are stein night: bring your own stein and they'll fill it!
Tomer MokedDecember 4, 2018The atmosphere is awesome and I loved the Duck nachos, truffle fries and the cider or Verdum beer which is great
Knick BanasJanuary 10, 2015Great beer, cheap growlers, super nice waitstaff, warm environment and of course, the awesome sink in the bathroom!
Everything I've ordered has been delicious. Menu regularly changes with the seasons. Duck nachos are always a good choice 👌
Mary M MottaFebruary 27, 2015The interior is quite different from what you'd expect of a brewery! Twice now it's been so busy that there is hardly space to stand around and drink. Go a little earlier in the evening to avoid that.- Matthew DelaneyMarch 22, 2013The service wasn't very good. Friendly enough but slow. Amazing frites, esp. the garlic! Whatta burger!!! Good duck nachos too, but they were practically vegetarian...
The Cheetah is an AMAZING powerhouse of a beer! 14.2 percent so be aware. Top 3 beers I've EVER tasted!
MikeSeptember 14, 2015Phenomenal beer and a cool atmosphere. The brewery is a converted church. Great Belgian-style ales.
StuartDecember 19, 2012Bring some buddies, get the flight, and sample some of the best beers you'll ever have. Also, the frites are delicious.- Amy LebowskyJuly 8, 2013The Beer Cheese/Pretzel Sticks appetizer is a pretty spectacular pairing with those brews.
Addison SmithDecember 11, 2020A medium rare burger (it’s cooked accurately) and a big red coq is the way to go! It won’t disappoint 😁
Great atmosphere and great beer. Don't correct the French on the menu. I've been told the mistakes are intentional...
Great beer! Monday nights are stein night, bring in your stein and they'll fill it for $5- Michael RichOctober 6, 2015Duck nachos are fantastic but always share with friends they are very rich
Gotta love the farm to table menu, the amazingly consistent beer selection and the occasional special releases.
Chaz KleinhuizenAugust 11, 2014A lot of really good beers. The menu has lots of interesting items and the staff seems knowledgeable- Andy RitterOctober 31, 2015Craft beer has always been good. Appetizers - olives, beer cheese. Poutine was good.
Burgers are fantastic. Poutine is always a good one to get
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