The following is a list/ranking I have been keeping since ~2021. This is a short, fun list I keep in my phone and have been updating it regularly during travels and nights out. I love ordering brussel sprouts as an appetizer and tried to keep track of my favorites! I have lived in Texas & Michigan since I started this list and have travelled to quite a few destinations in the USA. Please note this list is based solely on my tastebuds, and some of the restaurants I have only eaten at once.

Enjoy 🙂

Last updated: 4/12/2024

Very Good

  • Piggy’s (Houston)
  • Ruggles Black (Houston)
  • Roots (Houston)
  • Theo’s (Fayetteville, AR)
  • Dusty’s (Lansing, MI)
  • Creston Brewery (Grand Rapids)

Pretty Good

  • Miss Carousel (Houston)
  • Willa Jeans (NOLA)
  • Luke (NOLA)
  • Rusty Mug (Lansing, MI)
  • Pearls Deep Dive (Detroit)
  • Branch & Barrel (Apharetta, GA)
  • Logan’s Alley (Grand Rapids)

Good

  • Beatrix (Chigago)
  • On the Kirb (Houston)
  • Graydon’s (Grand Rapids)
  • Sidecar (Lansing, MI)
  • EnVie (Lansing, MI)
  • Hancock (Grand Rapids)

Just Okay

  • Charlie’s Bar and Grill (Grand Rapids)
  • Bridge Street Social (Lansing)
  • Reno’s (Lansing)

Wouldn’t Order Again

  • Coop Caribbean (Detroit)
  • One North (Lansing, MI)