Russ' Restaurant 3966 Plainfield Avenue Northeast, Grand Rapids, MI 49525

"The food was very mediocre, but we had the greatest waitress ever! Her name is Zoe and she was so compassionate and helpful with our daughter who is starting to deal with allergies to various foods. I can't say enough good about her. And the fried chicken and the onion rings were really good!"

"I love this restaurant because it hasn't changed in the 25 years I've been going there. The menu is almost the exact same, the atmosphere and quality service haven't changed, and even the prices aren't that much different (compared with everything else these days). This place always feels like home and the people who go there are like family. It's a community stable and you're sure to feel connected when you visit, as well!"

"I’m going to be honest—I waited almost 5 minutes to be seated because it looked understaffed. Having driven over 6 hits to come home, I really wanted Russ’s home style country cooking. I had the turkey dinner after a cup of chicken rice soup. All of the food was prepared nicely, fresh, and hot. The pace of the dining experience was almost perfect. My server Alana didn’t use the same standard “ cookie cutter” questions like how’s your food, are you liking your food, etc. she actually asked me if the first few bites of my food were pleasing to me! OUTSTANDING! The hostess Olivia was interacting with little children and making them comfortable. This is by far the most positive experience in a restaurant in almost 10 years— and I managed restaurants and groups of restaurant as a District Manager for 41 years. This is truly amazing and highly recommended."

"All the throw-backs to a classic diner of yesteryear! Great decor, friendly staff, and the food was fresh and delicious. Our visit on Plainfield was pleasant and unassuming. My wife and I both ordered the soup and salad buffet, which was fresh, clean, and very tasty! The room itself was reminiscent of a 1950's diner, with hard-leather seating and throw-back advertising, which was really kind-of cool! The food was good and the pricing was right. All good. You could tell there were a good amount of "regulars" there, as the staff knew them by name, so I felt a little put-off by being "new," but I get it. Family-friendly, good prices, and very wholesome. A winner in my book!"