Scholar

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1. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   Indiana

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined 1 day ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Great dinner and even better service! Food was fantastic and the cozy atmosphere made for an enjoyable evening with friends!
   

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   Krista

   Northern MI

   2 reviews

   4.0

   2 reviews

   Dined 3 days ago

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 5

   Really cool environment and vibe. Service was extremely slow for a Monday night. However, there was only one server working the second floor (that I could tell) so that was likely part of it. Steak was AWESOME. Drinks were great.
   

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   Karen

   Detroit

   18 reviews

   4.0

   18 reviews

   Dined 6 days ago

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 4

   Overall we had a nice experience. We were seated in the Foyer. Unfortunately it was early, they were empty and they wanted to seat us next to the prep station, ugh. They did however move us when I asked for a different table. The drinks were good. Appetizers were tasty (I was under the impression the beer cheese was warm and it's not, that's on me.) The men got the pork chop special (market cut) which was very good. My pear salad with crab as the protein was a bit disappointing. It tasted like they just spread canned crab on the salad. Another guest got the Bisque which was more of a puree that bisque, need to thin it just a bit. The wait staff was nicely attentive. Overall it was a positive experience; some refining would make it excellent!
   

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   Melissa

   Unspecified

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on 23 February 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Our server Travis was great, he had perfect timing, the food was fantastic, I cannot recommend going here enough.
   

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   Nate

   VIP

   New York City

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on 19 February 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Great place engaging staff and a great take on old food.
   

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   Jeff

   VIP

   Grand Rapids

   31 reviews

   5.0

   31 reviews

   Dined on 18 February 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Very comfortable place to go for drinks and / or dinner. Food was delicious and service (Camden) was great.
   

   ScholarResponded on 21 February 2025

   Kamden is one of our best! We are so glad you had a great time!
   

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   Fred

   Grand Rapids

   2 reviews

   4.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on 18 February 2025

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Nice atmosphere, however... This place is cheap on their pour...not what you would expect from a place that wants to be considered upscale. For the price you charge for your drinks, I expect the glass to be filled...not 3/4 filled. Had dinner reservations for 2...place was fairly empty (early reservations). Host seated us at a large 4-seat table, next to the staircase. Why would you do that that when there were plenty if intimate 2-seat tables? Thankfully our waiter, who was phenomenal, moved us to a more intimate spot after we requested it.
   

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   Erin

   Detroit

   1 review

   3.0

   1 review

   Dined on 17 February 2025

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 3

   Beautiful interior! Went on a Sunday night and had to wait 20 mins past our reservation time to be seated. Cocktails were excellent (try their Old Fashioned). Food was just okay, but we only ordered a few appetizers. Entrees may be better. The music was terrible folk pop and a few clicks too loud to tune out. Music should drive the ambiance of a restaurant and fade into the background. In this case it grated against the experience. The highlights for us were the cozy and classy interior and their Old Fashioned. I’d like to give it a second chance and try it on a Friday or Saturday night and sample their entrees.
   

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   David

   Grand Rapids

   3 reviews

   4.0

   3 reviews

   Dined on 16 February 2025

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   We really liked the layout and our waiter, Kamden, was very helpful and attentive! The only downside was my wife's steak was overcooked, and it took a bit for the kitchen to get the food out. My scallops were excellent and the presentation of the food was great. I had an old fashioned, very good, and my wife had an excellent wine! We'll be back.
   

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    Mariah

    Grand Rapids

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 16 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    Scholar is the perfect spot for a nice date night in the city. The Parlor floor offered a relaxed and candlelit ambiance, with an elegant feel. The food is delicious. Would definitely recommend making a reservation here!
    

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