History, specifically America’s culinary history, is the central focus of our food and cocktail programs here at Scholar. Situated downtown on Grand Rapids’ iconic red brick road at 11 Ionia SW, Scholar honors previous residents of the same address while striving to achieve our goal; to earn the title of the city’s best restaurant.
Bay Pointe Bar & Grille is an award-winning restaurant directly on Gun Lake. Aptly named for its lakefront location (you can even dock & dine!) with panoramic island and garden views, Bay Pointe’s Executive Chef impresses guests with house made locally-sourced cuisine to satisfy the most seasoned palate. Bay Pointe Bar & Grille is a true culinary gem that will delight your senses with a fresh, seasonal menu, extensive wine selection, handcrafted cocktails and exceptional personalized service.**PLEASE NOTE**: during the warmer months, we do not accept reservations for our outdoor seating area, or for our Waterfront Room. They are seated on a first-come, first served basis. A reservation with us does not guarantee we will have a patio table or Waterfront Room table available for you upon arrival. We ask that you keep your party's visit to 2 hours or less when seated on our Patio. Requests will only be honored on a first come-first served basis.