We visited this really cute speakeasy on a Friday night, excited to check out the space after…read moresecuring a 10:00pm reservation. We arrived at 9:45pm and were seated at a cute, cozy little couch and table setup. The hostess handed us both a drink menu and a separate food menu. Looking through it, I was thrilled to see quite an expansive cocktail list broken down by "chapters," as well as several small snack options clearly marked with a gluten-free (GF) label. Unfortunately, the experience was a bit disappointing once we tried to order. Despite the online hours stating the venue closes at 11:00pm our server informed us that the kitchen was already closed. There is no indication online of what time the kitchen closes, and it was incredibly disappointing to be handed a dedicated food menu by the hostess only to be told moments later we couldn't order anything. When I asked our server for recommendations and which specific cocktails were gluten-free, she mentioned she was new and had to go check. She returned about 10 minutes later, only to give a vague answer that "most drinks were gluten-free" without offering an actual recommendation or helpful suggestion. My husband ended up ordering a non-alcoholic drink, but between the kitchen confusion and the lackluster service, I opted not to get anything at all. It's a cool venue with a lot of potential, but they should put their kitchen hours online and better train their staff on the menu.

My friend Olivia and I went to Obstacle No. 1 recently for an after dinner drink. Definitely make…read morereservations online as it's a small space. It's next door to their sister restaurant, Lovejoy. Walking in, the space is very dimly lit with a nice bar and some cozy seating. We were directed to a couch and a couple of low chairs. The menu is organized into different "chapters," with different themes for each chapter. They also have beer, wine, spirit-free options, and a spirits list. I wanted something fun, so I chose the Don the Beachcomber, a rum-based tiki cocktail that is flamed tableside. My friend got the Obstacle No. 1, which is a bourbon drink that they smoke at your table. Very theatrical and fun! These drinks were $20+ so pretty pricey, but worth it for a fun occasion. We had a nice time just relaxing and catching up. I would say it's not a great spot for a large group, but definitely a fun date night place. They have a small food menu of offerings from the restaurant next door that sounded tasty. We had just eaten but I'd be interested in their small plates. I'm so glad I got to experience this place. It feels like you're transported to a secret speakeasy when you enter!

One of my favorite places in Holland. We always sit on the bar side. Service is excellent and…read morethere are many unique menu items. I've been here with small groups and large groups and we have always received great service. The menu states that since everything is made from scratch it might take up to an hour to get your food but it has never taken that long when we have been here. On this visit we started with two orders of nachos, requesting no meat in one order. The nachos here are seriously my favorite that I have ever had from any restaurant. Ingredients include roasted corn, black beans,, red onion, cheese, lettuce, pico, cilantro, and lime chipotle cream, and choice of meats. We ordered ground beef on one order and the other meatless. After the nachos we ordered a Fun Guy pizza and a burrito, which was huge! We all shared the pizza and burrito. We enjoyed goat cheese cheesecake for dessert. It was wonderful. This place always has the best food of any bar I ever go to. A must try when you are in Holland.

Love this place. Itty Bitty Bar has great food, great service and a great dive bar atmosphere…read more We've been here several times and have not been disappointed. You can get your typical dive bar fare such as burgers, pizza, pulled pork, etc, but they also have some very tasty entrees and specials. Always look forward to going Itty Bitty Bar. And it's not as itty bitty as the name might imply.

Did you know there is a speakeasy in Holland?…read more Right below Butch's Dry Dock downtown Holland you can find a small dim lit cocktail bar! You can go to their website to get on the email list for the password each week or you can go to the host stand at Butch's and ask if there is available seating "downstairs". The two times I've done this, the host always understands. They pick up the phone and call downstairs to see if there's any open spots and let us go down there. There are stairs or you can take the elevator to the basement level. After you've arrived downstairs you can find the door with the black lock symbol and KNOCK THREE TIMES. They will let you in and welcome you to find a seat. They have a water station where you can help yourself and some tables and a couch and bar seating. The menu is pretty fantastic. I haven't had a drink that I dislike yet! The prices are a bit elevated but that's okay for a fancy drink imo. Hope you check out this gem if you're ever in Holland and want to go on a little adventure to find this place! My only complaint is the basement area smells a little funky but inside the bar was fine. But otherwise it's totally amazing and worth the experience! The people working here are great too! So kind'

We loved our experience at the Ondergrond. We heard about it while visiting and searching the web…read morefor fun places. It's below Butch's Dry Dock downtown, and you either have to email them to ask for a password, or stop by Butch's host desk and ask for 'a table downstairs'. They give you instructions then. The five of us all tried something different, from cocktails with absinthe and flaming sugar cubes, to vodka infused fruity drinks, and even a simple red wine. Our bartender had been working here for a couple years, so he knew the specials and was quick with his work. A real mix of customers from a college student to a couple of workmates, our family, and another group of friends further back. It's a small place which makes it cozy but a little hard to get into at times; we had to wait 20 minutes for enough free seats. We'll be back; it was fun!

If it wasn't cash only I'd give it 5 stars. Very strong drinks. Very nice workers. Good vibes.read more

Beware. This is one of, if not the only bar in Holland open late - but don't be tempted. Two times…read moreI've been here with my cousins while we were in town for the holidays, and both times I've regretted it. There won't be a third. As a lifelong Michigan resident, a good local dive is not hard to find - oozing with character & charm. You will not find that here. It's difficult to describe the atmosphere. There is an oppressive, hostile vibe. Perhaps it's different if you're friends with the owner/staff. The space is in poor shape even for dive standards - more reminiscent of your favorite fraternity's party room than a legitimate establishment. It retains none of the unique cultural charm many have come to expect in Holland, or any Michigan town outside of metro Detroit. I suppose it is Dutch in its own way - if Holland is Amsterdam, this is the red light district. The women in your group will feel uncomfortable. Stone faced men sit on the walls, not drinking, or talking, or socializing, but observing. Familiar faces circulate to those same men repeatedly, exchanging few words and brief handshakes. Interpret that as you will. You will also feel uncomfortable. When you request salt & limes for tequila shots, you'll pause and wonder if the bartender actually just called you an explicit homophobic slur. Or perhaps when you're followed into the bathroom and receive compliments regarding your manhood at the trough - unsure if it's a clumsy attempt at connection in a typically conservative locale - or a test with a bloody & bruised prize on your departure. You'll begrudgingly pay a cover and ponder why there's a seriously robust & out of place security team in downtown Holland of all places. You wonder why you can only enter through the back door, while the front is essentially hidden from the main drag. You'll notice the fresh young faces of some of the patrons, and speculate if their drivers licenses are vertically oriented. You'll come to understand that the rot festering in this space threatens to leak out & spoil the carefully curated charm that is Holland. Tolerance is the Dutch way - laid bare at the Parrot Lounge. It's up to you to decide how far your own tolerance extends.

Years later, Hops at 84 East still rocks! Late night…read moredining, delicious drinks, efficient servers, amazing views, live music, great vibes! Located on the main strip in Holland- go check them out!

Good food overall, I really like the brisket tacos I ordered and the pretzels were yummy too…read more Service was a bit long but our server was really nice. Casual dining, good for families. Located in DT Holland.

The atmosphere here makes me think of an art gallery in an older building, just one without any art…read moreon the walls. It is very well lit. Honestly they need something besides just TVs on the wall so it's not so plain looking. I ordered the Slab Bacon ($16) this is 1/2lb cherry wood smoked dry aged bacon with hot honey chili flakes. This reminded me of charred hot dogs, high quality hot dogs though. It was good-ish. I did eat it after all, but I'd never order it again. For my main I ordered the Bacon Jam Burgh-er ($14) this is a Steak sauce infused burger, white American, cheddar cheese, house-made award winning bacon jam. For all that was on the burger, it was underwhelming. Not bad, just a little meh. The service was okay. The order took longer than most places after I placed my order. Not horrible by any means, just noticeable. Everyone was super friendly and pleasant to be around. Overall a 3 star review. Would I return? No. There is a much better burger just a couple doors down. Maybe I just ordered the wrong thing, but just not for me.

Food. Great. Service. Fantastic…read more Ambience. Country music, but good. 9 TVs! The Steak and Onion sandwich is huge -- big enough for two! I posted a pic of my leftovers.

Came upon this place while we were attending the Tulip festival. The server was very friendly and…read morehelpful to our group. The food was great. The place is nice and spacious in my opinion. The staff was very friendly from the hostess seating to our server.

Nice people, good beer, nice atmosphere... what we ordered was disappointing- but the mgr was super…read morenice and took it off our bill.

We came for drinks while waiting for our other reservation. Good prices and not too busy. Seems…read morelike a cute local bar with quick foods, bar games and a variety of drinks. Clean inside with a variety of sports decor very simple. Drinks were great standard bar drinks and free chips and salsa !

I ordered beef and cheese tacos. Beef came out in a stringy form. Nothing really wrong with it, but…read morethere were clumps in it. Also ordered a cheese quesadilla. The cheese came out like really melted as if there was a cheese sauce in it. And also we ordered a burger with cheese comes out with some weird yellow sauce. They had nice pool tables. Service was nice.

Great spot. Server attentive, the interior reminded me of a decorated cave, but I liked that. The…read moreinterior was dark not a lot of light. I sat outside and it was nice . I had the Guoda burger I won't eat the remainder of the day. Very good food. Most exceptional was the waitress keeping my Diet Coke refilled.

Amazing food. We made a reservation and got right in. The waitress was attentive to all of our…read moreneeds. I loved the entire vibes of the place. My wife and I each had a steak and they were cooked to absolute perfection. If you are in or around Holland I would definitely stop by!

Ok... the location of this spot is sort of odd. It's in a strip mall that looks like it has seen…read morebetter days. However, the reviews were good so we ventured in... and I'm glad we did as the inside is extremely inviting and the food was great! First of all - there's a kid's waiting area with snacks!! What an amazing idea! We sat quickly and ordered. I had the salmon entree - which was not the prettiest looking plate but wow, was it good! Cooked well and the vegetables that were steamed on the side were perfectly cooked also. Burgers looked good and everyone ate swiftly so I assume everyone's meals were delicious. Service was friendly and swift (but didn't rush us) and this spot even had clean bathrooms (which is a huge plus for a restaurant). Price is reasonable especially for the portion sizes. So, ignore the location and the look of the outside (they also have speakers playing horse sounds outside...) and head in for a delicious and friendly meal.

First off, this is the PLACE for toddlers! We had about a 10 minute wait when we got here, and…read morethere was a chalkboard, board books, and Goldfish crackers for my son??? Holy!! Yessss! We were in from out of town so this was our first visit. Every single thing we ordered was excellent. I personally had the salmon with the remoulade baked on top. It was so creamy and fish was cooked perfectly. I loved the bread and butter as well as the side salad and veggies. I ordered my 3-yo a kids meal with chicken tenders and broccoli. It was super nice that they brought him an Oreo cookie for dessert. This is my kind of place, they get it.