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    4.7 (22 reviews)
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    Classy
    Good for groups
    Outdoor seating

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    Tiffany W.

    Why oh why are you located in Grand Rapids? I adore you so! From the pictures already on Yelp I knew I was going to fall in love with this place upon arrival! And it happened, I am in love. What a cool space in a little village looking area of Holland. It is decorated very tastefully with the nautical theme and very conversational seating arrangements. There are some seats by a fire, seating in the windows and seating along the brick wall! Their tap list was stellar with so many beers to choose from. We ended up getting two flights so we could enjoy as many beers are possible. Even getting two flights which are presented on fun handcrafted boats, there were still probably 20+ more beers on the menu. We came on a Sunday, which was a super chill, not busy vibe. (it is before Holland gets busy for summer so it was nice to enjoy with hardly anyone around). We chatted with the bartender who was super helpful. She told us about how they are expanding into the space next door so that they can hold events and use it for overflow, etc since it gets very crowded on a Friday or Saturday she said. I am in love with your business, keep rocking!

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    Tamara C.

    This is such a gem find! Located just outside of downtown Holland in a little area called Washington Square, this hip, urban, classy sweet spot is perfect for drinks with friends of all ages. Tons of different beers on tap to choose from for the college crowd as well as wonderful specialty cocktails for me and my crew, all set in a sunny, upscale atmosphere! The owner is sweet and knowledgeable too! Love finding these treasures! Try the mule!

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    Julie S.

    Great place, came here a couple times with friends, very relaxing, tonight they had music, just a wonderful place to relax. Scott is so nice, he is one of our favorites. I belong to a wine club and we love it here. Thank you for giving Holland a nice hang out!

    The Twelve Beers of Christmas... Lovely in front of the warm fire.

    I love this neighborhood bar/pub for its atmosphere. Just think, a gathering place for adults who like good beer, wine & spirits without being assaulted by TVs or loud music! The owners Carrie & Chris are so nice & don't mind hearing feedback; the bartenders are all friendly and very knowledgeable. Five stars with no reservations!! (Even the restrooms are clean & have a friendly vibe.)

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    Nice space in a neighborhood bar. Upscale decore but still a comfortable place. Had a flight. They had good selections. Rotating tap.

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    Great beer selection. Quiet, refined space. Especially nice on a snowy winter evening. But still great on a sunny day. A gem.

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    Cool place! Good atmosphere, friendly staff and limited, but good drinks. Definitely a nice place to come before or after dinner.

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    Here on a Wednesday night, it was great! Conveniently located downtown! Live music and excellent craft beer.

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    “Located just outside of downtown Holland in a little area called Washington Square, this hip, urban, classy sweet spot is perfect for drinks with friends of all ages.”

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    New Holland Brewing

    New Holland Brewing

    3.9(1.1k reviews)
    0.9 mi
    •$$

    Great beer selection, awesome bartender and I ordered the garlic parm mozzarella pizza which was…read moredelicious! I recommend this place!

    Typically I enjoy New Holland.Friendly staff & usually good food.Upon my recent visit I was…read moresomewhat confused by my experience.I ordered a sandwich with fries ( which ideally would be eaten TOGETHER). When my Food arrived I requested to have my fries remade since they were NOT HOT & had most likely been sitting under a light ( is my guess ) for a while.After 25 minutes fresh fries did arrive but as you might imagine now my sandwich was COLD.I asked my waitress ( who was lovely in every way!!!! ) to please send a manager over so I could express my frustration. The manager was apologetic & comped my food - but fun fact,I now had a cold sandwich with hot fries. Literally one was switched for the other. Although I appreciate the slight concern, it would have been nice to offer me an altogether HOT meal complete with everything HOT at the same time.Am I asking too much? I didn't get a meal that day- just some hot fries.....& actually the thought of this still annoys me. Please consider the entire meal & remember,I came to EAT not "negotiate " 1/2 of a HOT meal. SO ANNOYING!!!!!!! Do better New Holland,Please . P.S. An interesting footnote to this review is that New Holland Brewing didn't even care enough to acknowledge this or respond

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    New Holland Brewing - Great place to have dinner while the weather still is good   Comfy chairs for being outdoors

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    Great place to have dinner while the weather still is good Comfy chairs for being outdoors

    Goog’s Pub & Grub - The Verser + fried egg & mushrooms

    Goog’s Pub & Grub

    4.6(95 reviews)
    1.8 mi
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    We checked out yelp and found this place not far from downtown Holland. Burgers were great, we did…read morenot wait long, and waitress was good. 5 star!

    I wanted cheese curds today. Specifically today, because the greatest place on Earth, AJ Bombers,…read morehas sadly met its demise. I found myself in Holland at dinnertime and asked Yelp where to find curds. Yelp has delivered. Goog's is an intriguing place. It's attached to a meat market. One of the menu options is to pick a steak from next door and they'll prepare it for you, which is honestly a good deal. Their whole menu is a good deal, honestly, for the quality and quantity you get. The cheese curds satisfied my craving - okay, admittedly, many of them were monterey jack squares, but I didn't want to push them and ask for "all curds" - and they were willing to sub queso dip for the standard ranch. Very nice of them! After that, I was rather full but wanted some nutrition. They prepared a side salad, which isn't on the menu at all - your standard lettuce/tomato/cuke/etc. Again, generous portion at a good price, and very nice of them. Other perks: rotating root beer of the month if you don't want to drink, a ton of customizable burgers. Goog's is really customer-oriented and they want to work with you to get you exactly what you're looking for. Doesn't get more 5-star than that!

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    Goog’s Pub & Grub - Lenten special: seafood platter!

    Lenten special: seafood platter!

    Goog’s Pub & Grub - The Verser w/ grilled mushrooms and fried egg

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    The Verser w/ grilled mushrooms and fried egg

    Waverly Stone

    Waverly Stone

    4.1(285 reviews)
    0.8 mi
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    Locally owned & operated
    Family-owned & operated

    Went back to Waverly Stone for our second visit We both…read moreordered the cucumber salad with salmon with the honey glaze. I was worried that it would be too sweet. It was incredible! Highly recommend Can't wait a return visit and living a good hour away, that's saying something The staff was incredible, very helpful and accommodating Tru a wonderful place with a great thing going on!

    "interesting" food, good service and pretty ambiance. The restaurant is located in the middle of…read moredowntown Holland and it was lovely to sit outside during a particularly pleasant stretch of the summer. We picked this restaurant because it seemed to have one of the nicest outdoor seating options amongst eateries downtown. We also chose it because of the several relatively unusual menu options and a decent number of veggie options (though some items, we were told, could not be customized, such as Brussels sprouts that could be fried only in tallow). I ordered the Harissa pasta. It is a vegetarian pasta with a creamy Harissa sauce, onions, tomatoes and cheese (parmesan?). It had a strange though not entirely unpleasant taste: it was simultaneously sour and savoury, with the tomatoes adding some sweetness. I could only eat about half because the flavours started to get overwhelming, and spent most of my time figuring out if I liked the dish or not (verdict: yes). My dining partner had the flounder, which they were very pleased with. Our server was enthusiastic though a little harried. Quick service overall. I am not sure if I recommend this place for its food. While the outdoor seating area is very pretty, with great atmosphere, the food itself is not spectacular. Overall, better than average experience, though it is unlikely that I will return.

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    Seventy Six - Chocolate cake and strawberry daiquiri

    Seventy Six

    4.2(269 reviews)
    0.7 mi
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    I highly recommend Seventy-Six if you're visiting Holland or the surrounding area. The food was…read morefreshly prepared, beautifully presented, and clearly made with high-quality ingredients. The service was excellent -- perfectly timed, without a single unnecessary wait. The prices felt very reasonable for the quality and level of the restaurant. I usually love to finish a great dinner with dessert, and since the food was so good, I skipped appetizers and saved room. The four of us tried all three desserts on the menu. Given how impressed I was with the food, I expected a little more from the desserts. They were good, but for me, they didn't quite reach the same level as the rest of the meal. Overall, Seventy-Six is a wonderful, atmospheric restaurant that made our trip to Holland even more enjoyable. I would absolutely recommend it.

    We visited Seventh-Six during the tulip festival and I will say that this restaurant is…read moreconveniently located downtown near a ton of cute shops and bars. Our waitress was really nice and overall service was quick. We ordered the Lemon Chicken and the Wedge Salad. The reason why I'm giving this restaurant 3 stars is mainly because of the chicken dish. I was expecting it to be more citrusy, but I feel like whatever lemon flavor it was meant to have was lost by some sort of sweetness. I think the Meyer lemon butter made the dish was so oddly sweet it mixed in with the rice underneath. Overall, this dish was sadly disappointing since we were looking forward to something savory and herby but got what felt like a sugar bomb for chicken. The salad was good and loaded with toppings, however, I felt like there was way too much dressing that drowned the salad once it was all mixed. If possible, I would get the dressing on the side. All in all, great ambiance, good service and a wonderful location. Perhaps I just ordered the wrong things. Still worth checking out, if you're in the area!

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    Seventy Six - Split Caesar salad

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