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Boatwerks Waterfront Restaurant

3.5 (857 reviews)
Closed • 11:00 am - 10:00 pm
Updated a few days ago

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BOATWERKS WATERFRONT RESTAURANT ATMOSPHERE

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Casual
Moderate noise
Happy hour specials
Good for kids

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12 oz steak & sides for $20!
Jayson D.

Get there right now!--there's a great deal going on: Twelve ounce steak, mashed potatoes, and veggie of the day for $20! Not sure how long this will last. Otherwise, Boatwerks is still a solid choice for a good meal and ambiance. I usually prefer to sit in the bar area. It'll be jam-packed in the summer, but don't shy away from a winter visit to take advantage of the more laidback vibes and homey recipes. But yeah--there's a $20 steak dinner going on. Chow down while the deal lasts!

View
Julie E.

The view, how can you go wrong with the view from sitting outside? If I were rating the view, I would give 10 stars! Food: I had a burger, which I am convinced was a Gordon Foods frozen patty, fries were OK. Service: We saw our server three times 1. Take drink order 2. Deliver Drinks 3. Deliver Bill They must use food runners here, which makes sense as I imagine summers are incredibly busy here. Although the view was nice, we were next to some flowers which were being enjoyed by bees. Thankfully neither of us are allergic but, how scary if you are allergic to bees. I have learned to not swat at bees and they will leave you alone, which they did. All and all this was a "Meh" and the absolute only reason I would return is for the view.

Michael Q.

We had a fantastic group (8) outing on the Boatwerks patio. The patio is modern, upscale, wraps around the building, well-spaced, and clean. Steve was attentive, warm, and eager to please; Steve was the best server we've had all summer. Drink menu has something for everyone. Specifically, we enjoyed the Basil Lemonade; it was refreshing and different. We enjoyed the chicken sandwich, salad, salmon, burger, tacos, ravioli, and everything else we ordered. Request Steve, sit outside, enjoy the view, stick with/order the basics, and enjoy your evening.

Farmhouse Pizza
Megan H.

Always love this restaurant. They have great outdoor seating in the summer right on the water. I generally love all their seafood dishes and the walleye is my favorite. The service is always friendly and fast. They have plenty of indoor seating and bar space.

Patio view
Scott F.

We planned on stopping here at some point on our 4-day weekend in Holland, MI. No time like the present, right? We didn't even make it to our room. They were busy with 2 different events going on but the restaurant side had plenty of open tables. The weather was perfect to sit out and enjoy the waterside view. My wife's Cobb salad was quite large and my Wy walleye sandwich with fries was more than enough for me. Service was quick and the food was great. The blue cheese added just enough to her salad and my fish was crisp on the outside and soft in the middle. What a great venue to enjoy an outdoor meal at.

View
Carrie H.

Loved this place ! Beautiful views!! we sat outside and enjoyed the lovely weather. The food was great and the service was even better. We shared a fish sandwich with fries had some virgin cocktails, and enjoyed the peacefulness.

PICK 2 LUNCH SPECIAL with half a Smoking Honey Turkey Club with Kettle Chips and Broccoli Cheese soup.
Mark T.

We went for lunch on a Monday right after they opened at 11am. We sat at a table by the window with a view of the frozen Lake Macatawa on this February morning. Pretty view. I'm sure this restaurant is a great place to visit during the warmer months. We enjoyed both of our sandwiches and the staff were friendly. We highly recommend!

Cobb Salad
Tom K.

Stopped in the boatwerks for lunch my wife had the Cobb salad with honey poppyseed dressing. Unfortunately the dressing tasted like pure vinegar and put a damper on the meal. I got the walleye sandwich with kettle chips. The batter was crispy and the fish was tender and flaky. It was served on a toasted bun. My meal was excellent. Our server Sheah was very good. I had an Alaska amber beer that was slightly sweet with a lightly hopped after taste. The restaurant sits on the water and has a beautiful view of the lake. We think the ranch dressing would have been better but the dressing had already been poured over the salad. The lesson here is try before you commit

Peach Julep
Amy W.

This is an amazing location! The views are absolutely stunning! The food was spectacular and the drinks were perfect. But it all comes down to that view!! Just gorgeous! It's definitely a spot you need to check out while in Holland!

Spinach Artichoke Dip
Kamryn A.

Great place to grab a bite in Holland! Always busy so plan to wait a bit especially during popular tourist weekends. Service is fast and food is pretty good. The spinach artichoke dip is the perfect starter with the fried pita chips. We also loved the walleye which was super light but filling. Shrimp tacos are a bit heavier since it's fried but great nonetheless. Perfect place to sit on the patio and enjoy a cocktail on the lake

Caesar Salad, Lobster Roll
Marci K.

The lakefront location can't be beat. We came at an off-hour for dining, about 3pm, so we were sat immediately. We asked for a table next to a window - initially we were led to a table in the center of the room, right next to another party- and after our hostess conferred with the wait staff, our request was granted. We enjoyed looking out at the water and people watching the customers on the patio as our meals were being prepared. I had a pretty tasty lobster roll, and they offer a small caesar salad as a side, which I prefer to the usual house salad, so that's a plus. Our waiter was friendly and seemed very experienced. The restaurant has a slightly upscale nautical vibe and the restrooms were incredibly clean- an overall very pleasant experience.

Mahi mahi
Apurva C.

Had a wonderful evening here with some family. A little wait which made sense on a weekend evening but there are tables at the bar that one can order drinks at while waiting for a table. Decent selection of cocktails, beer and wine. I tried their version of frozen pina colada, with coconut and blood orange flavors - went down pretty well on a hot summers day. For dinner I got the mahi mahi which came with coconut rice, chimichuri sauce and pineapple salsa. The mahi mahi was tender and smokey. The chimichuri provided just the right amount of heat and the coconut rice was the perfect flavor carrier. My wife got the walleye sandwich which was really good , the potato chip encrusted walleye was cooked perfectly. With the ambience of the Macatawa river , it capped a really good evening.

Bbq Brisket sandwich
Lizz M.

Went to check out the Tullip festival and worked up an appetite which brought us to Boatwerks. We mainly picked this location because it was on the water but were disappointed that they weren't seating anyone outdoors. It wasn't too busy which explains why they didn't have many servers. I had the BBQ brisket sandwich and the meat was a little tough and the bbq was ok. It was underwhelming to say the least. My family ordered and enjoyed their meals. The burger my mom said was the best she's had in a while. Our server was great, she seemed to warm up to us very time she checked on us.

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Not during the summer season. Seating is first come first serve until after Labor Day.

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