The Win Tavern 33, 7628 Georgetown Center Dr, Jenison ~ 2/2/23

In 2016, the first bar in Jenison opened here in an old Pizza Hut building. It's a great improvement 😊 The name comes from Baldwin Street (of which it's just off) and 1933, the year that prohibition ended. Pretty creative on the part of the owners.
When we first were being seated, our server put us in a side room with garage doors that open in the summer. Being that it was winter, we asked to be in the main room and they obliged. I'm sure it's great in summer but it was really cold that night.
The tavern has a full bar with lots of specialty drinks and craft beers. We started with Founders Reds Rye, 3 Floyds Zombie Dust, Imperial Peanuts and Cracker Jack (tasted like we were out at a baseball game), and a plain old Pinot Grigio.
Beginning with tots for our appetizer is our tradition and we had multiple choices here. We went with the Totchos (pepperjack, queso, taco meat, romaine, pico de gallo, and avocado creme fraiche). So good!
Keeping with their clever naming theme, the entree sections consist of Hot Burgs, Sammys, The GRanders, and Yo Win Tavern Wraps. 
Three of us went with the Original GRander (OG) and one of us added the optional peppers.
The one with peppers also got additional cheese for some reason but the sandwiches on a sub bun tasted great. The meat was tender and full of flavor.
The menu states that all burgers are cooked medium well unless otherwise requested. This Steakhouse Burger was ordered medium rare and it arrived as requested. The delicious steak sauce infused burger was prepared with sauteed mushrooms, onions, and gouda.
Both the chips and the fries have "secret" seasoning on them that we all really liked. The ingredients would not be divulged 😉
There were about 12 TVs playing but all with no sound. The music soundtrack was still loud, however, even with ceiling tiles.
Our server was Kinsley and she was superb. All the servers chip in and help wherever they are needed and the evening's all around service was excellent, as was the food. We highly recommend this spot, and kudos to the owners for creating a local favorite, and in Jenison.

 

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