How to Grill a Perfect Steak Every Time

How to Grill a Perfect Steak Every Time

Brann’s has been operating since 1960, when we opened our first location in Grand Rapids. We had the dream of providing classic, all-American food like cheddar & bacon burgers and 11 oz steaks. We could never have dreamed the expansive transformation that would...
Pairing Your Cocktail with Your Meal

Pairing Your Cocktail with Your Meal

We all know a master griller, and if you’re lucky, you’re also friends with an expert mixologist too. But there is a subtle art to pairing good drinks and good eats. One of the most underrated culinary skills is to be able to pin down what goes down well with a...
The Ultimate Grocery List for a Michigan Summer Barbecue

The Ultimate Grocery List for a Michigan Summer Barbecue

It’s patio season in West Michigan, and whether you’re hitting the local bar for lunch happy hour or grilling in your backyard, you’re surely trying to make the most of this blissful stretch of time in the summer when it’s actually warm enough to be outside in...
3 Margaritas We Love

3 Margaritas We Love

Are you craving a margarita? It’s been a rough couple of years. We don’t blame you. That’s why we’d love it if you’d join us for drinks at Michigan’s favorite American bar and grill. It’s always happy hour at Brann’s, and we could not be more thrilled to welcome you...
Date Night Meals at Brann’s

Date Night Meals at Brann’s

Summer is in full swing in the Grand Rapids area, and there is no better time to share a romantic meal at your favorite local bar. Brann’s has built our reputation on being Michigan’s Original Sizzle: the classic all-American bar and grill that combines good...
Grilling the Perfect Sizzler at Home

Grilling the Perfect Sizzler at Home

Work Hard, Eat Hard  You might not feel like firing up the grill and cooking tonight. In fact, during this challenging time in history, carry-out restaurants are providing families with a wonderful alternative that significantly decreases your day-to-day stress....
Brann’s Holiday Meal Favorites

Brann’s Holiday Meal Favorites

Although holiday celebrations might look a little different this year, there is no reason you can’t make new traditions. COVID-19 may have canceled many of our extended family Christmas gatherings, but great food still tastes as good as it did before we were living...
Thanksgiving Sides That Make Everyone Grateful

Thanksgiving Sides That Make Everyone Grateful

Thanksgiving might look a little different this year, but Michigan’s Original Sizzle has not allowed the circumstances to get us down. When Governor Whitmer first restricted indoor dining back in the spring, and your local Brann’s was shut down, our e-club members...
Michigan-Inspired Cocktails

Michigan-Inspired Cocktails

Nothing inspires us more than the mitten state! Our state has so much to offer including great beaches, nature trails, and camping destinations for the adventurous at heart. Cities like Grand Rapids and Traverse City feature local boutiques, craft breweries, wineries,...
Spring is Right Around the Corner!

Spring is Right Around the Corner!

What does spring mean to you? Is it the warm spring air, the start of baseball season, planning that spring break trip, or just the promise of summer? At Brann’s spring is a time to celebrate what’s fresh on the menu! One of our favorite menu items is our Michigan...