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Grand Rapids Restaurant

About Us

History, specifically America’s culinary history, is the central focus of our food and cocktail programs here at Scholar.  Situated downtown on Grand Rapids’ iconic red brick road at 11 Ionia SW, Scholar honors previous residents of the same address while striving to achieve our goal; to earn the title of the city’s best restaurant.

How it began:

With a successful career in banking, Michael Winks, Owner and Founder of Scholar Hospitality, sought to bring a superior dining experience to West Michigan. The vision is to enjoy delicious fine cuisine with professional, elevated service in a welcoming, comfortable space. Michael noted local options were limited to experience fine food in an environment that had a loungey, fun energy when celebrating a special occasion or just an evening out, yet professional and quiet to build relationships or host business clients.

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Bringing the concept to life:

"Our team of Scholars are focused on delivering elevated service, premier cuisine, and unrivaled attention to detail." ~ Michael Winks.

Classic Americana embracing timeless, old-world elegance and charm with exemplary hospitality – Scholar was brought to life.

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