Yes, Michigan’s governor’s executive order requires that face coverings be worn inside and also outside where social distancing is not possible. Click here for more information.

Restaurants, breweries, distilleries, cideries and coffeehouses can now welcome customers for in-person service. Per guidelines, they will be limiting customers to 50% of normal capacity and spacing tables at least six feet apart. Many restaurants are also offering added outdoor seating via Social Zones. Search our restaurant listings for different cuisines in different neighborhoods, and remember to check with an establishment before arrival – many will now require reservations to comply with the 50% capacity rule.

The Kent County Health Department has developed very specific health and safety guidelines for foodservice businesses to follow, building on advice and input from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Restaurant Association, Michigan Restaurant and Lodging Association, and West Michigan COVID-19 Business Coalition.

Many local restaurants have signed on to the Michigan Restaurant Promise, which spells out their commitment to guests—including daily staff wellness checks, spacing tables at least six feet apart, implementing CDC-approved cleaning and sanitizing protocols, and more. In return, these eateries request that guests adhere to certain safety measures, including staying home if you feel sick, wearing a face mask when not at your table, and maintaining proper social distance. Click here for a list of Michigan Restaurant Promise members.

Yes. Many eateries expanded their takeout operations when in-person dining was restricted, and they continue to offer this service as a convenience to customers. Search our carryout/delivery listings for restaurants throughout the region.