Grand Rapids is Michigan's second-largest city. Located on the state's west side, it is home to numerous restaurants and cafes that specialize in cuisines from around the world. The Mediterranean is well-represented, especially the country of Lebanon. Mediterranean cuisine in Grand Rapids ranges from fresh and new to authentic and traditional.
La Crave Cafe and Grille specializes in Mediterranean cuisine from Lebanon. The restaurant's chef is Lebanese and worked in the Detroit area for 10 years before coming to Grand Rapids. La Crave opened in September 2008. The menu offers authentic Mediterranean items like kabobs, shwarma, ghalaba and specialty pitas. For those who prefer American cuisine, the restaurant also serves a small selection of burgers and sandwiches. La Crave caters its Mediterranean cuisine for special events like business lunches, graduations and weddings. The restaurant is on Grand Rapids' southeast side in the Kentwood area.
La Crave Cafe and Grille
2923 S. 28th St. SE
Kentwood, MI 49512
(616) 949-9449
lacraverestaurant.com
Marie Catrib's is in Grand Rapids' East Hills Neighborhood. The restaurant is owned by Marie Catrib, a Lebanese woman who has a passion for pastry and sustainable cuisine. Much of the food used at Marie Catrib's is locally grown and produced organically. The restaurant offers homemade-style meals as well as sweet pastries. Marie Catrib creates distinctive Mediterranean dishes as well as American favorites for those who prefer something a little more familiar. The menu has dishes for those who require vegan or vegetarian meals and gluten-free meals. Marie Catrib's also caters special events. The Next Door store and delicatessen sells popular menu items for customers to purchase and take home.
Marie Catrib's of Grand Rapids
1001-1003 Lake Drive SE
Grand Rapids, MI 49506
(616) 454-4020
mariecatribs.com
Osta's Lebanese Cuisine began in Beirut, Lebanon, in 1950. Since then, the children of the original owner have opened the restaurant in Grand Rapids, using the same recipes and tradition of Lebanese/Mediterranean food. Osta's serves alcoholic drinks with a selection of authentic Mediterranean appetizers, sampler platters, salads, main courses and desserts. Vegetarian options are available. Osta's owners, chef and staff strive for a distinctive Lebanese eating experience, and the restaurant offers traditional hospitality and food staples such as hommous, baba ghanouge, tabooli and kabobs.
Osta's Lebanese Cuisine
2228 Wealthy St. SE
East Grand Rapids, MI 49506
(616) 456-8999
ostaslebanese.com
