The Sovengard

The Sovengard Restaurant. Biergarten. Neighborhood hangout. Come visit us soon! The Sovengard offers a true farm-to-table dining experience in three unique dining spaces.
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We feature hyper local, seasonal and responsibly sourced food and drink in a casual yet classy atmosphere fit for any occasion. Our menus feature creative, seasonally changing chef-driven cuisine that's accessible to all and indicative of the seasons and incredible abundance of Michigan produce and products.

Reminder we are closed today and tomorrow for the holiday weekend! Have a safe and great one. See y’all Tuesday!
09/06/2026

Reminder we are closed today and tomorrow for the holiday weekend!

Have a safe and great one. See y’all Tuesday!

Take a little trip through Spain, one glass at a time. Our next tasting will explore four Spanish wines, highlighting th...
09/05/2026

Take a little trip through Spain, one glass at a time. Our next tasting will explore four Spanish wines, highlighting the variety, character, and seriously good sipping the country has to offer.

Whether Spanish wine is already a favorite or you’re ready to discover something new, come sip your way through a curated selection with Art of the Table and learn a little along the way.

Time: 6:30–8:30 PM
Where: The Sovengard | 1232 Bridge Street NW, Grand Rapids
What’s Included: Four Spanish wine pours + chef’s curated charcuterie tasting plate
Price: $40 per person (includes tax + gratuity)

Our full dinner menu will also be available for additional purchase.



Need Friday night plans before your weekend begins? We have limited reservations available tonight. Call or reserve on Y...
09/04/2026

Need Friday night plans before your weekend begins? We have limited reservations available tonight.

Call or reserve on Yelp. See you for dinner !

Vegan Chef Challenge GR is officially on, and you KNOW we had to get in on it.All September long, restaurants around Gra...
09/03/2026

Vegan Chef Challenge GR is officially on, and you KNOW we had to get in on it.

All September long, restaurants around Grand Rapids are showing off what they can do with plants. Come eat your way through our three Challenge dishes, then cast your vote for your favorites:

HEIRLOOM TOMATO SMØRREBRØD | Sliced heirloom tomato, chili mayo, fresh greens, sunflower seed bacon brittle, chives, olive oil, sea salt

POTATO & SWEET CORN CHOWDER | Fennel and corn broth, “fish boil” spices, roasted poblano cornmeal pop-over, fresh herbs (GFO)

CRISPY MUSHROOM | Local oyster mushrooms, Georgian plum sauce, roasted cauliflower, almond gremolata (GF)

Try one. Try all three. Come back and try them again for...you know…research purposes. 👀

The Vegan Chef Challenge runs through the end of September.

Hit the link in our bio to vote + see who else around GR is participating!

It’s hot! It’s humid! It’s dog night!THE AFTERBURNER | Bratwurst, ole dirty sauce, fennel frond kimchi relish, crispy re...
09/02/2026

It’s hot! It’s humid! It’s dog night!

THE AFTERBURNER | Bratwurst, ole dirty sauce, fennel frond kimchi relish, crispy red onion, shaved radish (VO)

OOPS I DID IT AGAIN, AGAIN | German Wiener, caramelized onion dip, crispy ham, house made steak sauce, scallion (VO)

DANISH DOG | German Wiener, Danish remoulade, crispy & raw onion, apple ketchup, fresh dill (VO)

ALL THE DOGS BOARD | Get all three dogs! All 3 can be made vegan today!

SIDES
Chilled Potato Salad (V, GF) | Kohlrabi Slaw (V,GF) | Pasta Salad (V)

BEER FLIGHT Haus Lager | Dark Brown Ale | Whoppy IPA

HAUS SHERBET | Summer Melon

Dinner by candlelight, live classical music, and a night supporting the arts in Grand Rapids. An Evening of Music with t...
09/01/2026

Dinner by candlelight, live classical music, and a night supporting the arts in Grand Rapids.

An Evening of Music with the Grand Rapids Chamber Orchestra at The Sovengard, with live performances woven throughout the evening while you enjoy a farm-to-table dinner, drinks, and dessert.

The Grand Rapids Chamber Orchestra brings thoughtfully curated classical music into smaller community spaces around our city, and we’re pretty excited to welcome them into ours.

Sunday September 13th | 4-9pm | First performance starts at 5pm

20% of all food + beverage sales that evening will be donated to support their work.

We’ll also have a special music-inspired cocktail + mocktail menu, with an even larger portion of those sales going directly to the fundraiser.

Reservations will receive priority seating in our dining rooms for the best experience of the live performances. Walk-ins are welcome in the Bar Room + Biergarten, and those sales will support the fundraiser too.

Come eat, drink, listen, and help us support more live music in Grand Rapids.

Reservations, more info + direct donation links in bio.

Dinner by candlelight, live classical music, and a night supporting the arts in Grand Rapids. 🎻🕯️An Evening of Music wit...
09/01/2026

Dinner by candlelight, live classical music, and a night supporting the arts in Grand Rapids. 🎻🕯️

An Evening of Music with the Grand Rapids Chamber Orchestra at The Sovengard, with live performances woven throughout the evening while you enjoy a farm-to-table dinner, drinks, and dessert.

The Grand Rapids Chamber Orchestra brings thoughtfully curated classical music into smaller community spaces around our city, and we’re pretty excited to welcome them into ours.

🗓️Sunday September 13th | 4-9pm | First performance starts at 5pm

✨ 20% of all food + beverage sales that evening will be donated to support their work.

🍸 We’ll also have a special music-inspired cocktail + mocktail menu, with an even larger portion of those sales going directly to the fundraiser.

Reservations will receive priority seating in our dining rooms for the best experience of the live performances. Walk-ins are welcome in the Bar Room + Biergarten, and those sales will support the fundraiser too.

Come eat, drink, listen, and help us support more live music in Grand Rapids. 🎶

Reservations, more info + direct donation links in bio.

Want some answers to our most frequently asked questions about Late Night Street Food? Scroll for more! Dust off the Jn...
08/29/2026

Want some answers to our most frequently asked questions about Late Night Street Food? Scroll for more!

Dust off the Jnco jeans and pull out the platform heels. We will see you tonight !!

MENU DROP ✨ Late Night Street Food is on TONIGHT at The Sovengard. We have a menu full of your nostalgic favorites, reim...
08/29/2026

MENU DROP ✨

Late Night Street Food is on TONIGHT at The Sovengard. We have a menu full of your nostalgic favorites, reimagined by five local restaurants, all under one roof….. or all on one dancefloor !?🕺🪩

Available from 10:00 pm - 1:00 am

ID Required

Free parking & entry

Adults only

Dance music all night and DIY keychains to take home 🎶

🎉💥✨
We want to give a huge thank you to these businesses, friends, regualrs and farms, and our staff who have made 10 years of The Sovengard possible.

FOUR DOGS?! We thought you might need it this week.JUSTIN’S WAY | German Weiner, Duck Fat Gel, Sarvecchio Tuille, Pickle...
08/26/2026

FOUR DOGS?! We thought you might need it this week.

JUSTIN’S WAY | German Weiner, Duck Fat Gel, Sarvecchio Tuille, Pickled Blueberry Mignonette, Micro Herbs

DOGS BEFORE DEATH | Bierwurst, Red Pepper Moussaline, Crispy Kraki, Rye Breadcrumb, Pickled Fresno

SAYONARA SUSHI | German Weiner, Peach Yum Yum Sauce, Roasted Mushrooms, Pickled Relish, Micro Cilantro (VO)

DANISH DOG | German Wiener, Danish Remoulade, Crispy & Raw Onion, Apple Ketchup, Fresh Dill (VO)

SIDES | Chilled Potato Salad (V, GF) Kohlrabi Slaw (V, GF) Pasta Salad (V)

BEER FLIGHT | Haus Lager, Dark Brown Ale, Whoppy IPA

BOOZY SHERBET | Prairie Artisan Ale - Rainbow Sherbert

Join us every Wednesday for Nordic Hot Dog Night!

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1232 Bridge Street NW
Grand Rapids, MI
49504

Opening Hours

Wednesday 4pm - 9pm
Thursday 4pm - 9pm
Friday 4pm - 10pm
Saturday 4pm - 10pm
Sunday 10am - 2pm
4pm - 9pm

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