Restaurant
Unclaimed profileThe Kitchen by Wolfgang Puck
Grand Rapids, MI · $$
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Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
The beverage program at The Kitchen by Wolfgang Puck leans on a broad spirits selection and a compact wine list. Private dining bar packages offer three tiers of spirits, from Tito's and Beefeater to Belvedere and Hendricks, plus seven bottle beers. Wine service includes Wolfgang Puck Wines by the Glass at $8 and four varietals in private dining. A signature cocktail is available in the bar overlooking the Grand River.
- What should I order?
- Start with Wolfgang Puck Wines by the Glass at $8, or choose from the private dining bar package spirits like Tito's or Beefeater. For beer, Perrin Seasonal is a local option among the seven bottle choices.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Guests planning private dining events will find the three-tier bar packages useful, and those who prefer straightforward spirits and beer will appreciate the range. Wine drinkers have a modest but functional by-the-glass selection.
- When should I go?
- The bar overlooking the Grand River is a suitable spot for a signature cocktail before or during a meal. Private dining bar packages are designed for events lasting two to four hours.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Wolfgang Puck Wines by the Glass is listed at $8. Private dining bar packages range from $30 per person for two hours at the Bronze tier to $60 per person for four hours at the Gold tier.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- Private dining rooms are named after the Great Lakes and decorated with wine bottle lined walls. The bar overlooks the Grand River, and the beverage program includes a three-tier spirits package with named brands across multiple categories.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
Signature cocktail offering is explicitly referenced for the bar overlooking the Grand River.; Guests can pair their meal with a signature cocktail in the bar overlooking the Grand River.
Menu strengths
- — Signature cocktail offering is explicitly referenced for the bar overlooking the Grand River.
Standout selections
- — Guests can pair their meal with a signature cocktail in the bar overlooking the Grand River.
Wine
Wine service is available in the bar, with Wolfgang Puck Wines by the Glass listed at $8. Private dining packages include Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, and Pinot Noir. Private dining rooms are decorated with wine bottle lined walls.
Menu strengths
- — Wolfgang Puck Wines by the Glass is listed at $8 on the Opening Act menu.
- — Private dining packages include four named wine varietals: Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, and Pinot Noir.
Standout selections
- — Wolfgang Puck Wines by the Glass; Cabernet Sauvignon in private dining packages
Pricing: Wolfgang Puck Wines by the Glass at $8
Beer
Private dining bar packages include bottle beer with a choice of three from seven named options: Coors Light, Bud Light, Miller Lite, Stella Artois, Modelo, Michelob Ultra, and Perrin Seasonal.
Menu strengths
- — Private dining bar packages include bottle beer with a choice of three from Coors Light, Bud Light, Miller Lite, Stella Artois, Modelo, Michelob Ultra, and Perrin Seasonal.
Standout selections
- — Coors Light — Bottle beer option in private dining bar packages.
- — Bud Light — Bottle beer option in private dining bar packages.
Spirits
Three-tier private dining bar packages list spirits across multiple categories. The Bronze package includes Tito's, Beefeater, El Jimador, Bacardi, Jack Daniels, Jim Beam, and George Dickel Rye. The Silver adds Ketel One, Tanqueray, Captain Morgan, Patron, Bulleit, and Makers Mark. The Gold adds Belvedere, Hendricks, Casa Amigos, Jameson, Woodford Reserve, Johnnie Walker, and Mount Gay.
Menu strengths
- — Three-tier private dining bar packages document a broad spirits selection across multiple categories.
- — Bronze package lists seven named spirits, including Tito's, Beefeater, and George Dickel Rye.
Standout selections
- — Tito's — Spirit in the Bronze private dining bar package.
- — Beefeater — Spirit in the Bronze private dining bar package.
Pricing: Bronze: 2 hours $30, 3 hours $40, 4 hours $50 per person; Silver: 2 hours $35, 3 hours $45, 4 hours $55 per person; Gold: 2 hours $40, 3 hours $50, 4 hours $60 per person
How it sits with the food
A signature cocktail can be paired with a meal in the bar overlooking the Grand River.
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