Grand Rapids, Michigan · Est. 2018

Anchor
& Ash

Wood-fired American cuisine in the heart of Grand Rapids. Where every table feels like the best seat in the house.

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Our Story

Fire. Craft. Community.

Anchor & Ash opened in 2018 with a simple belief: the best restaurants feel like home. We built our kitchen around a wood-fired hearth, our bar around honest craft, and our dining room around the people of West Michigan. Every dish is seasonal, every cocktail is made by hand, and every night is worth remembering.

Location
125 Ottawa Ave NW, Grand Rapids
Dinner Service
Tuesday – Sunday, 5PM to 10PM
Reservations
Recommended · Walk-ins welcome
Dress Code
Smart Casual
Craft Cocktails · Curated Wine · Michigan Beers

The Bar at
Anchor & Ash

Our bar program is built on the same philosophy as our kitchen — seasonal ingredients, honest technique, no shortcuts. Our team shakes, stirs, and builds every cocktail to order. Michigan wines and local drafts share the menu with a global whiskey selection that'll keep you busy all night.

The Anchor
Smoked bourbon, black cherry, Angostura, single ice cube
$16
Ash & Ember
Mezcal, charred pineapple, jalapeño, lime, smoked salt rim
$15
Michigan Mule
Traverse City vodka, fresh ginger, house-made ginger beer, lime
$14
Lakeshore Negroni
Hendrick's gin, Campari, sweet vermouth, orange peel
$15
Seasonal Spritz
Ask your bartender — changes with the season
$13
The Bar at Anchor & Ash
Craft cocktail
Exclusive & Intimate

Private Dining

The Wainscot Room seats up to 14 guests in a world apart from the main dining room. Ideal for corporate dinners, rehearsal suppers, milestone celebrations, and anything that deserves its own space. Custom menus, dedicated service, and a wine list curated for the occasion.

Capacity
Up to 14 guests
Minimum
$1,200 food & bev
Availability
Tue – Sun evenings
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Anchor & Ash outdoor patio
Open May through September

The Lakefront Patio

On warm Michigan evenings, our patio is the place to be. String lights overhead, lakeview at golden hour, the full menu and bar at your fingertips. First come, first served — no reservations for patio seating.

Open May through September, weather permitting
Full menu and bar service
Walk-in only · No patio reservations
Heaters available for cool evenings
Dog-friendly — water bowl provided
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Make a Reservation

Reservations are recommended, especially on weekends. Walk-ins are always welcome based on availability.

We'll confirm your reservation within 2 hours by email.

Monday
Closed
Tuesday – Thursday
5:00 – 10:00 PM
Friday – Saturday
4:30 – 11:00 PM
Sunday
4:30 – 9:00 PM
Bar
Open until midnight Fri & Sat