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    Bowdie's Chophouse - Saugatuck

    4.2 (362 reviews)
    PriceySteakhouses, Bars
    Open 5:00 pm - 10:00 PM
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    What's the vibe?
    Intimate
    Moderate noise
    Dressy
    Good for groups

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    Filet Mignon
    Joey L.

    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

    Porterhouse
    Mya A.

    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.

    Brussel Sprouts
    Grant S.

    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!

    Bowdie's ChopHouse decorated for the holidays.

    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!

    Cowboy ribeye
    Sandy B.

    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!

    Regan T.

    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.

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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!

    Mj J.

    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!

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

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    Fantastic! Best steak I've had in Michigan and a top 3 or 4 I've ever had! Great wine list, too!

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    Food was good, but atmosphere was similar to a casual neighborhood steak house. Disappointing

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    Excellent service and the food was fantastic! Ask for Lawrence, he offered great service

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