Confident but not pretentious. I said it before; I'll say it again. Bowdie's is, hands down, THE best restaurant steak I've ever eaten. I've been to the Chi-town and NYC biggies, and I adore them. I really do. But plain and simple, Bowdie's holds its own. These folks do what they know, and they know what they do. Bar staff mix cocktails so consistently balanced that you might as well put an Old Faithful sign next to them. We love the bone marrow starter. Really big femurs sliced lengthwise let you pull the savory marrow from way in deep. The main event was their tomahawk for two. For best results, let the chef do what the chef do. (For God's sake--don't ruin these steaks with your opinion about doneness.) And let your server slice your steak for you with their ultra sharp knife. Then sit back, sip a glass of wine, and swish a piece of melt-in-your-mouth ribeye through the savory juices on the plate before popping the best thing you've eaten that week into your mouth. Add sides or don't. We love the potatoes and the mushrooms. And if I'm being honest, we didn't just have a glass of wine. You'll want the whole bottle. Nothing pretend about this place. They do great steaks, and they do them better than anyone else in West Michigan. read more

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Wow! Bowdies offers wonderful options with a twist. Whatever we ordered arrived in beautiful detail. Not only did everything look stunning but tasted even better. The old house of a restaurant was the perfect backdrop for classic dinners and martinis. Our server was so sweet and funny. She went with the flow with ease. When the bill came I was surprised by the total. It was well worth the cost but make sure to bring the moolah. read more

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Fabulous service and menu! Knowledgeable servers great wine selection, there was something for everyone in our group from dry Spanish reds to sweet California whites. Waited a bit for entrees, and they allowed us to order bread and butter off the menu. I got the half chicken, which the seasonal dressing for it was a Thai green curry sauce over zucchini and carrots. The chicken was thoughtfully done with crispy, buttery skin. The top piece was juicy and cooked excellently. The bottom more meaty piece was drier and cooked more than the top thinner piece. The veggies were room temp, but others in our group ordered steak which the server told us we were waiting for. Overall great selection and a menu designed with care. Would visit again! read more

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Wow wow wow. What a delicious night. The service is wonderful - our server was pleasant and you could tell he was one of their A-Team members. Was able to answer our questions and explained the menu. The Tomahawk was truly a great deal. They are salt coated, so do expect it to be on the saltier side (in a good way). The Worcestershire sauce really helped cut through the salt and added a pleasant taste to the meat. Asparagus was cooked perfectly and just yummy all around. The lobster tail was big enough for my husband and I to split in half and came with the perfect butter to dip in. They have a vast wine menu and good drink menu to choose from. Our only (-) would be where we sat. It was a table for two back by the restrooms, behind the bar. We were basically in direct traffic of the servers the whole time. It was fun though being able to see the hustle and bustle of food being prepared and taken out. Other than that the ambiance of this restaurant was wonderful. Intimate lighting, good music. We definitely will be back!!! read more

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Great spot for a special occasion We had the Kansas steak. It came on a platter that was so hot that the oil was bubbling. We got the fries without truffle bc I hate truffle oil. There was ketchup and a fabulous garlic aioli. Had a good margarita. And my friend had a great Alexander Valley Cab. We sat outside. We came late - everything closed earlier in this town so was very very very glad to find a place that was open after 9:00. The waiter was amazing - so nice and had a nice talk. Would definitely go back again. read more

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Bowdies Chophouse is one of those places you walk into and immediately think... yep, this is going to be good. It's set inside a two-story home turned restaurant with dark, cozy, black and gray vibes super intimate and perfect for a night out. Chris and I shared everything (because that's what you do when you don't want food envy). A 10 oz filet, a 6 oz lobster, and au gratin potatoes that I'm convinced came straight from heaven. Like... I'm still thinking about those potatoes. Our waitress was amazing, the bartending was on point, and the wine was so good we literally came back the next night just to drink it again. No shame. Highly recommend. Come hungry and plan on staying awhile. read more

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Best restaurant in Saugatuck hands down. Start off with a great cocktail menu and wine selection. Throw in a shrimp bisque and grilled caesar to start. Wait for the 500 degree plates to come with with fresh shallot butter to keep all that steak flavor, you really don't even need any of the steak toppings but if you do go with the Bowdie's sauce. Service always 10/10, our waiter was there two years ago and remembered us when we came back. Can't beat the outdoor seating under massive umbrellas on a good weather night. You can't go wrong making a res at Bowdie's Chophouse - but be sure to do so well in advance as it books up fast. read more

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This spot has lost its touch for hospitality and experience. The manager on site lacks professionalism and experience for a restaurant of this supposed caliber. The cuisines remain high end, but overpriced given the competition and the fact this is not NYC dining. Overall, certain restaurants over time personify chin and pinkies up. Bowdie's Saugatuk lacks the magic it possessed just a few years ago. Our experience started after the hostess questioned whether our family really made a reservation, insinuating we weren't jazzed up enough to fit their clientele. Further, do know kids are not welcome at this location. While we ended up splitting up the party, the experience overall was suboptimal and not worth a $ grand for 4 people. Pass. read more

We come once in a while for special days and it is great. The service is always great, the bartender is from Chicago so our family always talks about sports with him. The inside is nice and has a moonlit dinner type vibe. I usually get the filet mignon and it has the best crust I've had in a steak. Always like coming here and will definitely be back for This year read more

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9.5/10 | Chef's kiss | We got Bone Marrow (10/10), Brussels and Belly (9/10), and the Porterhouse (9.5/10). We spent $230 for the two of us, including two drinks. We aren't big drinkers and wasn't the biggest fan of our mixes. The restaurant is pretty small and crowded. Friendly waitress. We went in mid-March right when it opened and luckily it wasn't too busy when we got there. We were problably there for two hours and it wasn't full capacity when we left. For how close the tables and seating the seating were, I am glad it didn't get full. Inside is simple and nice. There is a bar with 5-7 seats, and 5-7 tables varying in table occupancy. We were seated by the kitchen and bathroom (table for only two). It was cool we could see the chefs cooking our steak and watch every plate come out with our food watering even if it wasn't ours! Bone Marrow: (10/10) was big for the price in my opinion. (Sadly I did not get a picture) I cannot recall if it was one or two bones, but compared to the Viviant in Grand Rapids, best bone marrow I had so far. Brussels & Belly: (9/10) there was definitely some brussels and belly being brought home after our meal. The combination was nice (I LOVE LOVE LOVE PORK BELLY) and do like that the belly was soft. I would prefer it soft over crispy, but I do wish there was more crunch texture in the dish. The Porterhouse : (9.5/10) the beautiful steak was placed on a hot plate, cooking and staying warm while we ate. The steak was served in the middle of the table, and we were served hot plates of melted butter. Simple yet delicious. I would recommend coming here at least once for the experience. I probably would not go back for a $50-$175 steak unless it was an absolute special event or had money like that, but all in all was great. Our waitress was friendly and did a good job checking up on us. You dont get good service nowadays. read more

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Great service! Great ambiance. Watery dressing on the wedge salad. Watery Bisque with little flavor and no shrimp pieces. Chicken was flavorless, the skin lacked color or texture...just terrible. So bummed because it was a special night out with my mom. read more

Best steak that I have ever had. The service is also top tier. They really make it worth your time to eat here. I sat outside and it was perfect! read more

Great service, fantastic food, great environment. Sat us late without a reservation and had a great time chatting it up with the bartender. Filet mignon, mushrooms, oysters were all a 10/10. Also the best dirty martini I've had in a while. read more

This is our second year in a row to take a January pilgrimage from Chicago to Saugatuck and have dinner at Bowdie's. Our experience has been so positive both times that we plan to make this a tradition! First of all, Bowdie's decorated beautifully for the season with lights and greenery. Before even entering the building, you are blown away with the visual curb appeal. Once inside, the staff offer a warm and welcoming experience from start to finish. We especially loved our hostess who was helpful, kind, and warm. For example, she helped me to think through which cocktails to get and I loved both! Speaking of cocktails, I started with the Cucumber Gimlet which was refreshing and flavorful. I ended with the BG which was decadent and delicious. I'd recommend both! My husband got the Bell's Two Hearted from the local beer draft list. We were torn to start between the Brussel sprouts and the asparagus, so our server invited us to get a half order of both...so we did. Both were divine and bursting with flavor! The asparagus was a bit more crisp and veggie forward while the Brussel sprouts were rich and bursting with flavor. For the main meal we split the truffle fries and Kansas City cut steak. The truffle fries were so umami and delicious. We would highly recommend them! We topped the Kansas City cut steak with blue cheese crumbles and it was absolutely perfect. The steak was decadent, rich, and so so good. We loved every bite! We were so so full that we were not able to get dessert, but their options sounded/looked great! While the prices are high, it is definitely worth it for the high quality ingredients, dynamic recipes, and upscale presentation. The building itself is warm, welcoming, intimate, chic, and historic. All this to say, Bowdie's has won our hearts as an ideal date-night getaway. We look forward to our next visit in the future! read more

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This place was great. I'll start with my one complaint, as it's minor but had a big impact. We had 9:15 reservations, we got there early to have a drink at the bar. They were full, so we went next door. The hostess said she would text me when the table was ready 9:20 - no text. I saw her seat two - two tops, which to me said "I forgot to text you." I'm a little annoyed, but we got a table upstairs. Our server was double sat, and I could tell she was surprised to get another table, but she smiled and greeted us warmly. She came back with menus for both tables and explained that they had lost a lot to school and they had new cooks in the kitchen and they were experiencing delays and what they were out of. Thank you for keeping us informed, because it set proper expectations. Drinks - my husband got the Manhattan 10/10 and I got an Old Fashioned to start 10/10. For dinner we each got the ribeyes - one MR and one MD. Temps were perfect. We also shared their cream of spinach, which was different than I've seen before, but really good. We got wine with dinner and we were unsure which one to get, so from the BTG menu, she gave us three samples. Glad we did because the one we were leaning towards, we did not like. For dessert they brought my husband their chocolate peanut butter cake, which was delicious. We took the wine to go since we could not finish it. Over all 9.5/10, I would highly recommend. read more

Hate to say this, but very overrated and doesn't live up to its hype. For this price point, in any other city where there was steakhouse competition, doubt it would survive. Pros: Appetizers, cocktails and service. Cons: Steaks and main courses. Steak was overcooked and taste was fine, but not what you would expect for a restaurant that claims it "is the type of high-class quality you'd expect to find in Lower Manhattan"..."with incredible quality food". As a person who lived in NYC, that may be true from an atmosphere perspective, but not from a food quality perspective. read more

This place is rough. The service is ok, but the food is pretty bad. My girlfriend ordered a medium+ steak that came out blue rare TWICE. She had to send to back two times... My steak was burnt (super bitter) and extremely salty. Inedible. I didn't eat it. The lobster mac was just pasta in cream. Very little flavor. Horrible experience. Manager never spoke to us, just comped us $27 off our $300 bill... pathetic. read more

This place had really good steak and service was good and the restaurant was really calm and enjoyable but it is very expensive dare I say too expensive read more

Great service and great steaks! Prices are outrageous but a couple can easily share one steak and be fully satisfied.

All of the above was outstanding! Our server Michael was awesome, as well as the entire staff! We needed xtra help w/wheelchair, all staff, so helpful! Escargot and Cowboy ribeye , augratin potatoes all delish! Ribeye could cut with a fork. Bowdies will always be our go to for atmosphere, and happy. Thank you! read more

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Came here for our anniversary and we're so happy with our choice! We shared the tomahawk steak along with some sides. They even gave us a lovely complimentary chocolate cake to share! Will definitely be coming back again! read more

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This is a fantastic place. From the moment we walked in until we left, we were made to feel as if we were the only diners. Quite a compliment since the place was full. The food although not inexpensive was worth every penny. Our meal was amazing. We want to thank the manager for coming to our table personally to fix a slight wobble. My wife and I want to especially thank our server Ryanna S. She could not have been any better. She is everything a perfect server should be. Knows the menu, great recommendations, friendly and always there if we needed anything. We highly recommend Bowdie's! You will not be disappointed. read more

My friend wanted to go here for her birthday and I had never been. I am so glad she choose this place. It was the most amazing dinner I have had in ages. I had the the filet with blue cheese crumbles, and we got the potatoes and mushrooms as sides. Finished with beignets for dessert. Everything was great. Our server was knowledgeable and so friendly. Looking forward to my friends next birthday!!! read more

Quaint setting in Saugatuck. The service was impeccable. The food was fantastic- it'll top many spots in major metropolitan markets like Chicago or NYC. Do not skip the carrot cake! read more

I really don't know what to say about Bowdie's Chophouse. We've been coming to Bowdie's several times a year for the past 3 - 4 years. We've come in season and out of season. It just seems to get worse and worse. A few years ago I'd give it 5 stars. I'd like to give it 3.5. Since I can't do that there's no way I'll give it 4 stars. So 3 it is. We made a reservation for a high top table on the porch. She tried to seat us at a small table inside in the corner. When asked about the high top, she saw that's what we reserved but the the response was... sorry not available. So rather than sit at the small table in the corner, we opted for the bar. We've been at the bar before so I thought that would be ok. I ordered the escargot. It was barely ok. The bread was something you'd get at the supermarket. And the seasoning was underwhelming. What's worse, the salads came before I had even finished the escargot. So much for a relaxing meal. When you spend 140 bucks on a steak, you expect it to be perfectly cooked to temperature (it was), but you also expect it to come to the table sizzling hot, nice outer crust and well seasoned (it wasn't). Sent both steaks back. They came back a little warmer, but still below what I expect from a top steakhouse. As for the sides, the potatoes au gratin were good, but the mushrooms were under seasoned. And, why am I refilling my own wine glass? The bartender walks by my empty glass repeatedly but won't stop to pour me some wine. Come on. He took away the plate of mushrooms while there were still some mushrooms on the plate, but never asked it was ok to clear the plate. He also took away my steak and never asked if I was done. Seriously? At 140 bucks maybe I wanted to pick at the bone a little. And, please get a better tequila selection. These days, some bottles of Clase Azul and Casamigos just doesn't do it anymore. The last couple visits to Bowdie's have been underwhelming. I don't know what's going on, but Bowdie's is not what it was a couple years ago. Yet the prices are still sky high. Not a good combination. Not sure if we'll be back. read more

This might deserve more than 3 stars but a restaurants that tries to be a high end steakhouse isn't excellent the rating needs to reflect that. While our food ; steaks, appetizers and dessert were good, they really didn't live up to what I expect from a first class steakhouse. Given that the options for this kind of restaurant are limited on the lakeshore, this may be the only option for some. However, for the money try to make it to some of the premium steakhouses in Grand Rapids, Chicago, or even Indianapolis before yo think this is the best steakhouse you can find. read more

Lee was amazing! The service was wonderful and smooth even though it was a full house. The food was well worth it and the drinks were delicious and well paired thanks to Lee. They made our 1st anniversary special with a desert from them on top of the top tier service already provided. It has become a little family tradition for my husband and I to visit this area and Bowdies is quickly becoming part of that tradition. Thank you both the the front and to the back of the house As always, you guys killed it!! read more

We made a reservation online and have never been to a Bowdie's before but have only heard good things! We were very pleased with service our server Anne was one of the nicest and friendliest waitress I have met. She had great recommendations and a lot of knowledge. We came in for our anniversary and we will definitely be back to request Anne! Food was amazing the price was worth it the tomahawk steak melts in your mouth! Looking forward to coming back next year. read more

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We had a 7:15 reservation and arrived about 10 minutes early. The greeter said great, your table is ready! The service here is always great, they never rush you, they let you enjoy a nice leisurely dinner. I asked for an extra blue cheese olive for my martini to give to my wife, he brought 2! They made half of a wedge salad for me and my wife had half of a Caesar and they were delicious. We split the tomahawk and it was perfect. Bowdies is a top five for us! We went to Peter Lugers in Vegas in March and we think Bowdies is better! read more

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BOWDIES!!!!!!!! Listen, If I know anything, I know a great piece of meat when I taste it! Lol What an amazing find! We were in the mood for a wonderful dinner and Bowdies knocked it out of the park. The steaks are large enough for splitting. which I recommend. The sides were equally delish. We had the steak prepared med-rare, a side of potatoes, mushrooms, and a wedge salad. We ended up having beignets for dessert...Omg!!! Everything was perfectly prepared. The restaurant is rather small with 12 tables on the inside so reservations are a must. This is a local favorite! If you are in the area, this is a must try! read more

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Well worth a visit if you are in town. This is an absolutely perfect intimate steakhouse that knows exactly what it's doing and serves you (by far) the most delicious steak. We had shrimp cocktail to start. Their cocktail sauce is some of the best I've had! Then we split a Caesar salad which was super yummy. I then had the filet mignon with a side of potatoes. All of that with a delicious red and life is pretty darn perfect! The wait staff were friendly and efficient. The ambience perfect for a date night. As our waitress said. The drinks are strong, the plates are hot and the portions are large! I highly recommend. read more

The Bone-In Ribeye was excellent. As was the asparagus. Au gratin potatoes were very good. Cocktails, coffee, dessert, all on that same level. Service was attentive but not overbearing, with well informed personable servers. Busy but not too crowded on a Wednesday. It's a steakhouse, no mistaking that, and not inexpensive, but it was a special occasion and worth it. Would need to be a similar occasion, but would go back. read more

I was visiting Saugatuck with my mom, sister, and baby nephew. We wanted to have a nice dinner so decided to book a reservation here. Pros: food was delicious, portions were huge, and our server was very friendly. Cons: We requested standard table since we have a stroller and I put in the notes of the open table reservation that we would have a stroller. We got a high top table in the front part of the place rather than the main dining area. It seems that they shoved everyone in the front part so it felt very stuffy, hot, and loud. There was no air flow. The place is also not wheelchair accessible like it states on Google and yelp. Luckily there weren't too many stairs so carrying the stroller up was fine but definitely not ideal if someone is in a wheelchair. read more

Bowdies has to be the best restaurant in Saugatuck. Everything I tried was superb. The "Cowboy Ribeye" was one of the best steaks I've ever had. From the outside, the building itself looks like a house. As for the interior, it's classy but not over the top. Indoor seating is limited and outdoor seating is available during the warmer months. The service was attentive and professional. All chop/steak houses are pricey, so that's to be expected. In saying that, the Bowdies dining experience is worth every penny. read more

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Chef zack does an amazing job in the kitchen, the service is impeccable as well. Lawrence took care of us for my birthday and gave us the epitome of a fine dining experience. One of the best meals I have had in Michigan. Bowdies in saugatuck is a must dine, if you want a good meal you have to stop here. read more

It's been a year and a half since my boyfriend and I dined here and we still talk about how incredible the food was! We had wonderful service and were seated upstairs, which had a small and quiet atmosphere. Our steaks were great, and we loved the truffle fries, lobster macaroni and cheese. To this day we still talk about the escargot! We'll definitely be back on our next trip to Michigan. This trip to Michigan was our first solo trip together. We came for the tulips, but Bowdie's was the highlight of our trip! We joke sometimes about driving all the way up to Michigan for a day just to eat here again. read more

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Vacationing in Saugatuck for the next few days and this place had good reviews so wanted to check it out. Cute little restaurant in a home like setting. We were seated in the second floor and it was great, not too crowded or noisy as is by the bar downstairs. Our waitress was super sweet and friendly. Maybe Katie? Can't quite remember. Had the bone marrow starter, and shared several "shareables" as we wanted to try a lot of things. Tried the Brussels and pork belly, lobster Mac and truffle fries. Omgg everything was excellent! Had the espresso martini and Paloma for drinks. Definitely worth a visit. read more

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First time eating here and it did not disappoint! It is somewhat expensive but worth it. The filet mignon was cooked perfectly and served on a plate of melted garlic butter that enhanced the flavor of the steak unbelievably. All sides are sold separately-we had the brussel sprouts, Mexican street corn, & au gratin potatoes. They were small portions to be split 4 ways but ended up being plenty and they were ALL delicious. Had the double chocolate brownie & strawberry sorbet for dessert. Both of them were outstanding as well. We ate outside on the patio and should have worn mosquito spray because we did get several bites. The service was very good we had several different waiters attending to our table keeping it clean and refreshing drinks. Overall an excellent dining experience. Will return next time we are in Saugatuck! read more

Our server was awesome. Very knowledgeable and gave great recommendations. Food was amazing!

We arrived a few minutes early for our reservation and we greeted with a big smile and were told we're excited you are here. Everything at Bowdies is excellent! The service is attentive without being overbearing, they do not rush you to turn the table. The steaks are among my favorite, perfectly done with great flavor. Whenever we are in town we come here! read more

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