19 Best Restaurants in Holland!
If you are looking for a great place to eat in Holland, Michigan but feel overwhelmed with all the options that are offered, look no further. Between tasty comfort food and upscale fine dining or maybe just need a place to relax and refuel from a great day in the sun. This list of the best restaurants in Holland is just what you need!
1. Big Lake Brewing
Big Lake Brewing is a great industrial rustic atmosphere with its wood ceiling and black painted beams that creates a nice warm and cozy feeling in downtown Holland.
You will enjoy the great Selection of craft beers particularly if you love IPAs. They serve great comfort food to go along with all of those tasty beers and serve tater tots as a side dish. It don’t get any more comfy or midwest than that.
What you need to know about Big Lake Brewing:
- 13 West 7th Street, Holland, MI 49423
- 616.796.8888
- Online wait list
- Open Sundays
- Outdoor Seating Available
- Social District
2. Boatwerks Waterfront Restaurant
Boatwerks Waterfront Restaurant is located right on Lake Macatawa and offers some amazing waterfront views from the large patio or all the window in the restaurant.
They have a great list of beverages with wines, spirits, cocktails, draft beers, hard seltzers, Pepsi products and so much more.
Don’t forget to get a tasty starter, I recommend the southwest trio. They have some great salads and sea food entrees, burgers, pizzas, tacos, sandwiches or wraps. it really is a menu that even a picky eater will have many choices.
Don’t for get to get a handmade dessert to end the perfect meal.
What you need to know about Boatwerks:
- 216 Van Raalte Ave, Holland, MI 49423
- 616.393.0600
- Open Sunday
- Outdoor Seating Available
3. Butch’s Dry Dock
Butch’s Dry Dock Celebrate, Dine & Unwind is there motto and that you will do. This is a fantastic restaurant for a fine dinning experience.
A perfect setting for a romantic dinner right in the heart of Downtown Holland. At Butch’s you can partake is some amazing food like Filet Mignon or Ratatouille and they will help you pair the meal with the perfect glass of wine.
If you are not to big into wine no problem they also have a large selection of craft beers as well. This place can really fill up so make sure to reserve yourself a table.
What you need to know about Butch’s Dry Dock:
- 44 E 8th St, Holland, MI 49423
- 616.396.8227
- Table Reservations
- Outdoor Seating Available
4. Crust 54
If you are looking for a Chicago Style Pizza with the friendly welcoming of Holland, Crust 54 is for you. A true deep dish that is deeply delicious they cover all the Chicago pizza favorites.
If you are not a fan of deep dish they have thin crust options too and if gluten is a problem, Crust 54 says no problem. looking for a slice at lunch they sell it that way between 11:30am -1pm.
What you need to know about Crust 54:
- 45 E 8th St, Holland, MI 49423
- 616.394.3002
- Outdoor Seating Available
- Social District
5. Curragh Irish Pub
Looking for a great place to grab a pint and some tasty Irish and American traditional food look no further. Curragh Irish Pub is a fantastic restaurant for that.
When you walk in, it feels like walking into a little pub in Ireland.
However this restaurant is pretty big and can accommodate the big weekend crowds that show up looking for tasty food like:
- O’Brian’s Reuben Rolls
- Guinness Fish & Chips
- Bangers & Mash
- Shepherd’s Pie
- Corned Beef & Cabbage
If you aren’t into that you can always grab a Burger, sandwich or just a great soup & salad. Either way you can’t go wrong.
For drinks you have plenty from imported & domestic draft beers, whiskeys and wines plus some really fun featured cocktails. You will be doing a happy jig after you stopped in to check this place out.
What you need to know about Curragh Irish Pub:
- 73 E 8th St, Holland, MI 49423
- 616.393.6340
- Open Sunday
- Online Wait list
- Outdoor Seating Available
6. Hopcat
Hopcat is simply amazing. If you are a burger and fries lover this is a must try restaurant.
Great mouth watering Smash Burgers and the famous Cosmik Fires that have been voted top 10 French Fries in America by the Food Network Magazine.
They have vegan and vegetarian options on the menu as well. Hopcats carries a nice list of craft beers to wash it all down so no reason to not hop in and give it a try.
What you need to know about HopCat:
- 80 W 8th St, Holland, MI 49423
- 616.499.6269
- Open Sunday
- Outdoor Seating Available
7. Hops 84 East
Hops 84 East is a staple restaurant in Holland. They have a large full menu full of gourmet burgers, hot dogs, chicken and pizzas but they also have some amazing entrees like the must try Baked Spaghetti Pie or Cioppino!
However you can’t skip over the super tasty Beer Cheese and Pretzels or Duck Potstickers.
They really have a bit of everything on this menu and it’s all completed nicely with a full stocked bar that has even more options than the food menu.
On weekend nights they even have live music.
What you need to know about Hops 84 East:
- 84 E 8th St, Holland, MI 49423
- 616.396.8484
- Online Wait list
- Open Sunday
- Outdoor Seating Available
8. Waverly Stone Gastropub
Waverly Stone Gastropub has one of the most unique menus I have seen.
From Baked Halloumi, Octopus to Smoked Pork Belly, Baked Penne Pasta and Hanger Steak it is truly not your average menu.
Waverly Stone Gastropub is known for the seafood and superb drink selection. So if you are looking for something different you must check this place out.
What you need to know about Waverly Stone Gastropub:
- 20 W 8th St, Holland, MI 49423
- 616.392.5888
- Table Reservations
- Outdoor Seating Available
9. Salt & Pepper Savory Grill and Pub
Salt & Pepper has been a favorite of mine for many years now. The atmosphere is cozy and I enjoy looking at all of the unique salt and pepper shakers that line the walls.
The menu is really good too and they take great pride in taking care of people with food allergies. The Salt and Peppers menu has a good variety of Gluten free dishes.
Personally I really like the Pub-Style Pretzel Chicken but with this place you can’t go wrong. Quick tip: make a reservation this place is always packed!
- 11539 E Lakewood Blvd #50, Holland, MI 49424
- 616.355.5501
- Table Reservations
10. Crazy Horse Steakhouse
Crazy Horse Steakhouse is in a little stripmall but really packs the people in. If you look at reviews they get a ton of five stars. It’s a great place with a great menu that really brings the people in. so make sure to make a reservation. Here you will find a large menu full of great comfort foods like burgers and wraps but they really shine with the steaks.
- 2027 N Park Dr, Holland, MI 49424
- 616.395.8393
- Table Reservations
11. Beechwood Grill
Beechwood Grill is an amazing restaurant and just a short drive from Holland State park. The award winning Dutch Broaster Chicken is definitely a must try.
Beechwood had many options on the menu other than chicken. From burgers to wraps to burritos to tasty salads, sea food and of course a nice steak selection you are sure to find something great to eat.
They also have a decent selection of bourbons, beers and wines. They have a happy hour Monday- Friday between 3pm-5pm that offer some pretty good deals too.
So check them out, they have been here for over 40 years and are well worth a taste.
- 380 Douglas Ave, Holland, MI 49424
- 616.396.2355
- Outdoor Seating Available
12. New Holland Brewing
New Holland Brewing has been a highlight of downtown Holland since it opened in 1997.
Offering some of the most amazing and innovative craft beers that are loved by many here you can experience your favorites right where it’s made.
New Holland Brewing isn’t just beers; they have a great food menu to go along with the tasty beverages. I like the pepperoni pinwheels and Smoked pulled pork is so tasty.
They also have a lot of different pizzas you can choose from and do offer a Gluten free crust.
- 66 East 8th Street. Holland, MI 49423
- 616.355.6422
- Open Sunday
- Outdoor Seating Available
- Social District
13. Fricano’s Too
Fricano’s Too is a simple 12” thin crust pizza served on paper plates.
What makes Fricano’s stick out is all the ingredients are real food, no artificial or processed ingredients.
This makes a big fresh flavor in the one sized served 12” pizza that keeps the locals coming back time and time again.
If you decide to give it a shot make sure to bring cash; they do not accept any other payment.
- 174 S River Ave, Holland, MI 49423
- 616.392.6279
- (Cash Only) ATM inside
14. Poquito
Serving Tapas in the traditional way of Spain to create not only a culinary experience but a cultural one as well.
The dishes are meant to be eaten communally and they recommend ordering 3-4 dishes per person because it’s all about the flavors and sharing the meal with your friends.
- 90 W 8th St, Holland, MI 49423
- 616.298.2881
- Outdoor Seating Available
15. Windmill Restaurant
Windmill restaurant has been a local favorite for breakfast and lunch in Downtown Holland.
They serve traditional American food In a cozy atmosphere. Their proportions are large and the food is phenomenal, but be prepared to wait outside the restaurant.
They attract a large crowd at this well-loved restaurant.
- 28 W 8th St #220, Holland, MI 49423
- 616.392.2726
- Open Sunday
16. Market Zero
Market zero isn’t your average restaurant. Their goal is to provide fresh ingredients of the highest quality that are simple and delicious.
Here you can find unique sandwiches, salads, smoothies and coffee/ espressos.
It’s not just a restaurant, they also are a market where you can buy these fresh imported ingredients, wines, pre-made charcuterie and so much more.
So if you’re looking for a great lunch full of fresh ingredients this is a great place to check out.
- 62 W 8th St, Holland, MI 49423
- 636.928.1717
- Outdoor Seating Available
17. Mizu Sushi
Asian food in downtown Holland. This is a great place with many options, even vegetarian.
The service is good and the atmosphere is nice.
So if you like fresh rolled Sushi and other Asian cuisine this is a great place to check out.
- 99 E 8th St, Holland, MI 49423
- 616.395.0085
- Open Sunday
- Outdoor Seating Available
18. Good Earth Cafe
This family owned cafe that specializes in coffee, soups and salads, sandwiches.
What people really rave about is the fresh made bagels they make in house.
A great place to stop and get a fresh coffee and bagel.
- 14 E 7th St, Holland, MI 49423
- 616.396.3061
- Monday-Saturday 7am-3pm
- Outdoor Seating Available
19. City Delicatessen
City Delicatessen has some amazing sandwiches, wraps and salads with unique flavors and creative combinations.
The service is just as amazing as the food. So if you are looking for a great simple meal that won’t break the bank this is a great spot.
- 52 E 8th St, Holland, MI 49423
- 616.396.9602
- Monday-Saturday 11am-7pm
- Outdoor Seating Available
Holland really has a lot of great restaurants you really can’t go wrong with any of them. If you are looking for some fun activities do do in Holland check out these 17 outdoor Activities you will Love.
