Service was great there was a nice view but we were seated back by the bar and the front room would have been better. Ordered the teriyaki bowl and imagine my surprise after a bite of warm rice the carrots were raw, and the tomatoes and edamame were cold. Still it was flavorful but should have indicated it was a cold dish. No many vegetarian options that weren't loaded with cheese. My husband got the smash burger and said it was tasty and hit the spot. The elotes queso street corn dip was tasty, the chips fresh but very salty. read more

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It has been a very long time since I have been to a restaurant and the server completely altered our experience. I asked could my toddlers food come out with the appetizer and her response was "if it's ready," as she shrugged her shoulders. I also asked would it be possible to do all strawberries for my toddler sided, so she doesn't waste the other fruit... Her response was that it already comes premade and they can't separate the fruit. As it was brought out to the table (as we can see in the picture) it separated. Lastly, Annie asked the other tables around us if they would like dessert... We were not offered dessert at all. I failed to mention that we came to this restaurant to celebrate my birthday as we are traveling out of town. We had a great experience with the other staff; from the host, other servers, to Grant (who ran our food out), to who I think was the manager on the floor. We always choose to be peaceful in the restaurant, so I chose to not speak to anyone in management. They offer a percentage off of your meal for your birthday with a valid ID. I was so frustrated that I did not even want to mention we were there celebrating. The restaurant was very nice and I love you have a beautiful view while dining. The food was eh. I ordered the shrimp tacos and it was all breading. The shrimp was completely overcooked. Our crab cakes were decent. My husband ordered the tortellini and was not happy with it as it. My daughter did enjoy her pizza. If we were local in the area, we probably will not be back read more

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Boatwerks is the waterfront destination in Holland, MI for elevated American fare. The location is the biggest attraction here. The menu changes regularly, so there's always something new to try. Because the menu changes consistently, the dishes are often hit or miss.. most dishes were dry or lacked flavor. Definitely worth visiting in the summer for a drink and app on the patio overlooking lake macatawa. read more

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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! read more

Boatwerks Waterfront Restaurant - 12 oz steak & sides for $20! - American Near Me - Holland, Michigan

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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. read more

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I was there yesterday. I had the pizza with veggies. The pizza was delicious however, it got really soggy in the middle very fast. I took it home and had a cold piece. I can tell you it was spectacular!! Better cold than hot! I also ordered the crème brûlée. The dessert was the best crème brûlée I have ever eaten!! And, being my very favorite dessert I have eaten it a lot! Try it!! You will not be disappointed!!! read more

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. read more

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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. read more

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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. read more

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Food: Ordered half sandwich & soup. The French dip half sandwich was 3 inches. It was accompanied by 4 potato chips. The cup of Asian beef soup was very good. I'm not exaggerating on size or amount of food. Service: Very basic. Not terribly friendly or attentive until the bill was received. Ambiance: Modern architecture with high ceilings. Well spaced tables and beautiful water views. read more

We sat in the bar for appetizers and drinks. Service was excellent. We tried the elote queso, and it was amazing. The queso was topped with street corn salsa and cotija cheese, served hot and fresh. Beautiful view from our seats at the bar! A nice experience, and we would like to return for dinner soon. read more

This review ONLY reflects the key lime pie. I read that this place had "house made" key lime pie, and didn't see it being sold anywhere else in Holland, so I went to try. The hosts said they were pretty sure it was not made in house, but said it was good. The pie was all I ordered, and it was one of the worst key lime pies I've ever had and no way tasted homemade (or "house made"). Barely 2/10 with almost no lime tart flavor. Just terrible... and it was almost $11 (before tip). Again, this is no way reflects any other food because I did not try anything else. If it is, in fact, made in house, they need a brand new scratch recipe. The freezer key lime pie at Kroger or Meijer is at least 60% better than this was. The staff was very friendly!! The view of the water was beautiful!! read more

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. read more

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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! read more

Boatwerks Waterfront Restaurant - PICK 2 LUNCH SPECIAL with half a Smoking Honey Turkey Club with Kettle Chips and Broccoli Cheese soup. - American Near Me - Holland, Michigan

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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 read more

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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! read more

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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 read more

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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. read more

Boatwerks Waterfront Restaurant - Caesar Salad, Lobster Roll - American Near Me - Holland, Michigan

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. read more

Boatwerks Waterfront Restaurant - Mahi mahi - American Near Me - Holland, Michigan

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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. read more

Boatwerks Waterfront Restaurant - Bbq Brisket sandwich - American Near Me - Holland, Michigan

Came here on a weekday for lunch with family, and had to wait about 15 minutes for a table. Thankfully we got a table right next to the windows for a great view of the water. Service was excellent and food came out quickly. We all enjoyed the calamari starter and our entrees. read more

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Made a reservation on Open Table, received 2 confirmations 2 days in a row and we arrive to find out the restaurant does not accommodate Open table reservations and that we should have received an email telling us this. I never received anything outside of the 2 confirmation emails and they were so unprofessional about it. They pretty much did not care to accommodate us and told us to have a good evening. Great first impression Highly DO NOT recommend! read more

Great ambiance. It is right on the water so you will certainly enjoy the view as you enjoy your meal. We started with the calamari which I would recommend. I had a blackened chicken wrap with sweet potatoes which was pretty good. My husband had the perch dinner which was ok. We would both try other entrees when we come back. The views & ambiance gets an extra star. read more

Boatwerks Waterfront Restaurant - Blackened Chicken Wrap - American Near Me - Holland, Michigan

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Jaela was so efficient as our server. Great personality and took our party of 6's orders and changes, separated checks, and silly birthday behavior all in stride. She had to come back and tell us my order of crab stuffed shrimp couldn't be fulfilled, as they were out of the shrimp. The serving of calamari was huge, and so perfectly done. The sticky chicken appetizer was smaller but delicious. I had the prime rib with mashed potatoes and brussel sprouts. The stems of the sprouts could have been cleaned up a bit better, and 2 more minutes of cooking, as they were very crunchy. I got horseradish to accompany my prime rib cut, and it was delicious. read more

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The place is right on the lake. So the views are great. The place is wide open. We had to wait in the bar for a half hour. Not sure why cuz there were a lot of open tables. Service is good. Only a few times to wave down the server. Wife had the Walleye filet which was huge. Came with succotash with lots of bacon. Really nice. The portion size was so large we had to bring more than half home. I had the calamari on slaw and peanuts. Also ordered the onion rings. Both were really good. I prefer my calamari a little more crunchy but it was fine. We ended it with the key lime pie which was okay but not tart enough and we thought that the slice was a bit stingy. read more

Boatwerks Waterfront Restaurant - Oven-Roasted Walleye gf - American Near Me - Holland, Michigan

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We had a wonderful first visit to Boatwerks. We were greeted by a smiling hostess and she was so kind to ask about our day. We were sat in a booth that felt private and it was very comfortable. The view of Lake Macatawa was stunning, even in the winter time. Our waitress was friendly and knowledgeable about the daily special. I had the razzle dazzle mocktail. I really appreciated the mocktail menu! For an appetizer we had the sticky chicken. They were deep fried chicken tenders in a really good sauce. For our entrees I had the Thursday prime rib special with mashed potatoes and green beans. The mashed potatoes were phenomenal. The beans were tossed in a buttery mixture. The prime rib was cooked to my liking but the only thing that stood out to me was that the prime rib had no seasoning at all. No seasoning around the edge or anything. It was juicy and fresh tasting but the lack of seasoning was noticeable. The portions were the perfect size. Overall it was a great entree. My boyfriend had the herb crusted whitefish. He really enjoyed it and commented on how good the bed of grains were too. For dessert we had the snickers pie. It was awesome. Very filling and worth it! On our way out there was a different host up front and he was sure to say goodbye and thank us for visiting. It is so important to welcome and say thank you to guests so we appreciated that. They have a very nice facility at Boatwerks. The bathrooms were clean and the restaurant also felt clean from what I could see. I like how the restaurant is set up with a bar side and a regular dining side. There is no bad view here. The sunset was beautiful tonight and we definitely want to come back during the summer months to eat on the outdoor patio. There is a very large parking lot and it is free to park. We had a great visit and would recommend Boatwerks to friends and family. I wish them continued success! read more

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Average food for above average prices. We had the fried perch. It was ok, nothing particularly great about it. Service was fine but slow even though the restaurant wasn't very busy. read more

Service was so quick & food was delicious as usual. Our waiter, Steve, was so lovely & personable! read more

Boatwerks Waterfront Restaurant - Teriyaki Bowl + Chicken - American Near Me - Holland, Michigan

I came here for a wedding! The ceremony took place in the back of the restaurant with beautiful views of the doc! I will say when I arrived, the parking guys had it locked down. They knew exactly what to do and how to direct people. Even though it was a tight lot, everything was well organized. Ceremony was great! Dinner was a breaded chicken with steak, potatoes, and carrots. Overall, very good. Wait staff and bar staff were well trained and the night went off without an issue. read more

Took my family there (9 of us) for my brother in law and nephew's birthday dinner. $400 Bill and the food was extremely sub par. Fried onion rings and shrimp definitely sat under the heat lamp for quite a while and all of the steaks were over cooked. The best part of the meal were the appetizers. Our server was awesome but would not recommend for the food. read more

Great location. Bad drinks. Bad service. Staff seem to be just biding their time. Weak sangria for 13.00. Managers are walking around in a daze. Time to go. read more

Food was good we waited for 1hr and 45 mins I don't think it was worth the wait the ambiance was okay for lake view waitress was nice as well 4 stars for nice experience read more

Boatwerks Waterfront Restaurant - Salmon - American Near Me - Holland, Michigan

Good service, and the atmosphere, which is boat and waterfront related, fits the name well. Menu offerings were good, and the food was OK, but the walleye and mahi-mahi were overcooked. read more

We celebrated my Birthday on Friday Oct 16, we started off with Mango Jalapeño Margaritas, which were fabulous, then I had the 12oz. New York strip which was cooked med.rare, it was perfect! The Vanilla bean crème brûlée was excellent, they put a candle on it so I felt very special! Service was excellent, felt very cozy and slightly elegant. We will be com back for my husbands birthday in November! read more

Boatwerks Waterfront Restaurant - Vanilla Bean Crème Brûlée, fantastic - American Near Me - Holland, Michigan

Great service, delicious food & a nice atmosphere. The only negative is the long wait caused by the above. Right on the water so you can dine in doors or alfresco. read more

This dinner was exactly what we were looking for. Food was fresh and so delicious. The interior of the restaurant was cozy and had scenic views that our whole family was excited about. Our servers were friendly and very attentive. This was a quick weekend trip for us, but we will definitely be back and recommending this spot to friends and family. read more

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Our first time in holland, and this place didn't dissappoint! The drinks, and food was good! I got a salad and we also split a meat lovers pizza (the mac & cheese was also really good and creamy.) Our server was also very sweet, I wish I could remember her name! The view was beautiful during sun down! :) read more

Boatwerks Waterfront Restaurant - Watermelon Marg - American Near Me - Holland, Michigan

Food was delicious and quick. Service was acceptable. Brisket sandwich was skimpy on the meat. This the 4... Walleye sandwich was great. Fries are battered and cooked to perfection . Views of lake through garage door windows was delightful. read more

Boatwerks Waterfront Restaurant - Views - American Near Me - Holland, Michigan

Excellent customer service - the staff was incredibly professional and welcoming. And the food was fresh, with a great view! read more

Boatwerks Waterfront Restaurant - Shrimp & Shrimp and Scallop Tortellini - American Near Me - Holland, Michigan

Fantastic Easter brunch! Everything we tried was delicious - especially the cod in sweet chilli sauce and the kids mac and cheese! Great layout as well which made it easy to navigate in a crowd. It was actually quite quiet in the bar area and service was excellent as well. Definitely recommend! read more