Bar Divani is downtown Grand Rapids near the Van Andel arena. None of us had been there so we were really looking forward to a new adventure... A less dicey one anyway!
It was busy downtown so we utilized the valet parking which we decided was worth it in light of the bitter cold and crowds. We were able to make reservations which was great and were greeted immediately and seated in a cool booth in the front window. The vibe in Bar Divini is casual but elegant. You can definitely wear jeans and the furniture is comfy for a long leisurely dinner.
Mike was our waiter and greeated us quickly and matched us up with a bottle of wine. He did well considering the four of us don't always agree on what we want in a wine!
We began with appetizer section of the menu which has some unique choices but nothing too weird. Greg and Amy ordered the Pulled Pork rangoons which had an Asian style sauce and were very tasty! John and I split the crab cakes which were tasty but not the best we've ever tasted.
There are only about 8-10 entree choices but they have something for everyone. We each tried something different so we covered half the menu! Our waiter offered many tips in choosing and convinced 3 of us to order outside our first choices. Mike was also great at understanding John's diary allergy.
Amy opted for the Filet Mignon which was served with an amazing potato gratin and green beans. Her entire plate was fabulous! The steak was done perfectly, seasoned with enough to add flavor but not take away from the flavor of the filet, and was melt in your mouth tender! Honestly the potatoes and beans were almost as good as the filet.
I had the Scottish Salmon as recommended by our waiter. It was excellent! It was seasoned and broiled then topped with a marmalade for sweetness. The kale and couscous that accompanied it were so tasty!
John was talked into Duck Two Way which had a grilled duck breast served on top of duck confit with curried lentils. It was a touch spicy and had great flavor. John liked the duck confit the best!
Our waiter worked his magic and convinced Greg to order the pappardelle pasta dish which had a chestnut cream sauce butternut squash, arugula, and homemade fennel sausage. Greg loved the sausage and the pasta and sauce were made to perfection!
Obviously we were very happy with Bar Divani! It is cozy and fun yet nicer than a basic bar. As far as prices go they range from 15-28 for entrees which I thought was fair considering the portion size. The fact that they take reservations is a nice bonus! We will be back... I'm trying to figure out why we haven't been there before!
Pulled pork rangoons
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