After an epic 3 hour kayak trip, we were famished. The positive reviews on Yelp and the posted pictures brought us here. Everything about this place is spot on. Our server Erika rushed us some bread sensing we were running on fumes. I had the calamari, a garden salad and the scallops. The scallops were perfected cooked and paired with plantains and sweet potatoes. My partner had the beef carpaccio, a Cesar salad and the lamb chops with roasted vegetables. We finished the meal with the peach tart. From the ambience, the service and the food, Butch's is a must. Thanks for such a memorable experience. read more

Went here last night from out of state and left disappointed. Everything on the menu sounded delicious (albeit somewhat on the pricey side) but once it arrived, everything tasted "off". The complementary salad with choice of dressing was wayyy overdressed. I chose the creamy avocado dressing and there was more dressing than salad, I couldn't even eat a few pieces of lettuce. It was DRENCHED. I would ask for it on the side if I ever went again. The six pieces of "gnocchi" with mushrooms ended up being just tasteless flour/potato balls resembling nothing like the traditional Italian gnocchi I was expecting and craved. The mushrooms were covered in a dark glazed sauce that wasn't very appetizing and resembled dark slugs. The flavors didn't really compliment each other very well, and I couldn't finish my plate. The only thing I thought was decently cool was the refrigerated beer section where you could select a bottle and bring it to your table to drink. Other than that, not impressed in the slightest. read more

I have not been to many restaurants of this caliber in Holland or Western Michigan. When I'm Western Michigan, I usually spend my time at an ice cream shop or on the beach. Our family rented the cellar room for a birthday dinner, with a group of 20. The cellar room is beautiful and has a very urban feel to it. There is nice art (some for sale) gallery style in the entry room & in the cellar room itself, there is a cool wine case and a very long table. The lighting is great for Iphone pictures (hahah) and you really feel like you are in a private space, as opposed to some other 'private' rooms in restaurants. If you are looking for a urban setting, this is just about the only place in Holland you can get it. For our party, we had a few appetizers and then 3 menu choices, baked chicken (with some fancy name), halibut (with some fancy sauce), and a grass fed-filet. We all enjoyed our food as well as the atmosphere. The service was great! -1 Star because for what it is... I feel the food is a tad overpriced. I'm not saying it wasn't good at all, I am just expressing my feelings! read more

Overall, solidly decent food. But the appetizers are definitely small for the price. Flat bread - Not quite what I expected. The sausage isn't in big, juicy chunks as I was expecting. Instead, it was mixed in with the tomato sauce. The amount of sauce wasn't very generous and nor were the slices of mozzarella. Goat Cheese Plate - Small portion of cheese and small portion of jam. The bread it is served with looks like cheap wheat bread with the crusts cut off. BBQ Pulled Pork - My friend enjoyed the this sandwich! She seemed to the think the sauce and the coleslaw was good and liked the fries as well. Chicken Tacos - My husband enjoyed these very much. The bite I had I thought was fine, but nothing special. I also thought the fries were just fine. Burger - My burger was probably my favorite of everything and was nicely seasoned. However, the chips it came with looked and tasted as if they just came from a bag. Wow. This review sounds like quite a downer. Honestly, the quality was absolutely fine! I just thought it was a little pricey and would've expected something a little more special. I'm sure I'll go back because of the nice location and and atmosphere. read more

My wife and I made a reservation here on our trip to Holland as the menu seemed to stand out from other restaurants in the area. We were seated at a great table right next to the window which gave us a nice view of downtown Holland. The service was excellent and our server made some helpful recommendations. Our entrees were fantastic - almond crusted chicken for my wife and ribeye for me. I ordered my ribeye medium but it came out just a touch overcooked - not much pink in the center. However, it was still very juicy and flavorful. The shittake mushrooms served on top of the steak were perfect as was the sauce. My wife loved her chicken and said it had great flavor and texture. Desserts were excellent as well. Wy wife had a chocolate mousse tort and I had the butterscotch creme pudding. Both were light and flavorful. Great beer selection with lots of Michigan (and other) brews to choose from. I'm not a wine person, but they have an extensive selection. If you are in Holland and are looking for more of a fine dining experience, Butch's is the place to go. We will be back! read more

My wife and I dined at Butch's on Saturday, July 2, at 5:30PM (prime dinner time) for our 25th anniversary dinner. We were staying at Castle in the Country Bed & Breakfast and they highly recommended this restaurant. When we walked in the host and hostess recognized the special occasion and congratulated us on 25 years, which was a very nice touch and a great way to start off our dining experience. I had specifically requested a window table when making the reservation a couple of weeks earlier and they made sure we had a window table. We were greeted rather quickly by our waiter, who also took the time to sincerely congratulate us on our anniversary. So far, they were batting a thousand! We started with the Local Goat Cheese appetizer, which was made up of local goat cheese crottin, baguette and blueberry compote. It didn't last long because it was mighty tasty! There were several entrees that sounded delicious but my wife had the rainbow trout and I had the filet mignon. My wife typically gravitates toward salmon or scallops. So, to hear her raving about how good the rainbow trout was signaled to me that the fish was spot on. The filet was cooked just as I had asked, which was medium rare. The filet was paired with whipped potatoes and a caramelized onion demi-glace, which just confirmed to me that I had made the right decision. My wife and I usually share portions of our meals so that the other one can also get a sampling and experience something wonderful but the food was so good that neither of us offered to share this time! What we thought was a nice touch was that the salads that accompanied the meal were made up of locally sourced ingredients. Of course, it was our anniversary so we decided to indulge in dessert rather than doing our usual abstinence, since we could easily run or bike off whatever we were going to eat. My wife chose the Dark Chocolate Mousse with Espresso Brittle & Fresh Strawberries and I chose the Goat Cheesecake with Gingersnap Crust and Blueberry Port Sauce. This time we shared and all we can say after sampling these treats is WOW!! Seriously, they were both so tasty and satisfying that it was worth the extra time we had to put in on the bike. However, the real treat was when our waiter told us that the desserts were compliments of the restaurant in celebration of our 25th anniversary. How awesome was that! Wooooo!! Our waiter was attentive and patient the entire time and always made sure our drinks were full. Before coming to Butch's you should be aware that this is not an establishment where food is rushed out to the table and patrons are scooted out the door. Rather, this is a place to come and enjoy a cocktail or some wine while waiting for each course to be served. Overall, it was a wonderful dining experience that we would recommend to anyone. read more

Butch's Dry Dock - Goats cheesecake with gingersnap crust. - New American Near Me - Holland, Michigan

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Went here for dinner on a fairly busy Thursday night while on vacation here. We chose this place because we noticed it's one of the few restaurants where you can get a steak in downtown Holland. The petite filet was priced at $30. I ordered it medium rare and expected a decent filet for that price, but it was a poor cut, very thin, and it was medium-well to well done. The staff was kind and immediately took the steak back and fired up a new one. My companions were nearly done eating by the time I received the refired steak, and again it was thin and overdone. I ate a few bites and called it a day. The server tried to make it right by offering a free dessert to go, and we appreciated that. One of my companions had the steak sandwich, ordered medium, and it was nicely pink. But another companion ordered his hamburger medium and it came well done (and missing the sauce). I'm not sure what the deal was. All I can say is that if you're going to put a petite filet on your menu and charge $30 for it, you should know how to cook it properly. I'd go back again at least once to see if we simply experienced a fluke, but I don't think I'd order the filet again. read more

When I called to make reservations at Butch's, the guy on the phone asked if we were celebrating a special occasion. I told him it was our anniversary and he was like, "cool." They showed us to a table that was against the window, practically on the sidewalk. It was nice. They have curtain separators between the tables which made each table feel exclusive. The menu was slightly different than what we had reviewed online, but I think it was better. This place is classier than other reviews let on. They knew it was our anniversary and the waitress offered us a complimentary dessert to celebrate. It was a nice gesture but we were stuffed from the hummus, rolls, salad, filet mignon with fig sauce, and turkey burger, that we had to decline. So they paid for our drinks. And our drinks weren't cheap. I had single malt scotch and my wife a Syrah. What a cool thing to do. The Carter Oosterhouse looking waiter made my wife sit up a little straighter and encouraged me to suck in my gut. read more

Holland as a city sucks, but this was one of the few things to do in this town. Good selection. The bar manager was resourceful and knowledgable. read more

Whether for a drink or snack during the happy hour or a reserved table for lunch or dinner, you can relax in a classy atmosphere with jazz as background music, great service and wonderful dishes. I highly recommend the filet mignon - the best I have ever had! For the connoisseurs you can enjoy a top notch wine selection as well as some great beers and international liquors too. read more

was really disappointed this go around. menu is very pricey the food was average, and not worthy of 26 to 40 dollar entree prices. if you want a salad, entree, and dessert its over 50 per person. I had the new england clam chowder, it was OK...very brothy,not creamy...and a tad on the salty side. the salad was very good but tiny for 11 bucks. nothing on the menu really stood out, theres no signature dish..I dont get a sense of what their "GO TO" dish is...but the overall atmosphere is nice and friendly. service is good atmosphere is good food was below par. read more

Butch's is great! It looks a little fancy (cloth napkins, etc) and it sort of is, but I was comfortable in jeans. The food was excellent, and the service was really good, too. The menu seemed a bit limited - they offer maybe 6 -7 entrees, but each dish is focused on a different 'meat'. The food is very flavorful and well-prepared. The best part about Butch's, though, is the beer and wine selection. They sell package wine and beer, just like a retail store. The way it works is you walk around and choose your beverage, bring it back to your table, and they charge you RETAIL price along with a very reasonable $5 corkage fee. So, that $15 bottle of wine that you see in the grocery store costs you $15, not $30 or more. Great idea!!!! The prices are pretty reasonable, but it's one of the more expensive places that we found in the area - it's good for a special occasion or if you know you're going to want a bottle of wine or two. read more

I have no idea where to begin with this one. We were invited to dine here with another couple. Without going into details, the four dinners were all screwed up. Not a couple to complain, we made it work. Unbeknownst to us the couple who invited us later wrote a letter to the restaurant complaining about the dinner. The management, seemingly wanting to make things right, wrote a letter to us and invited us back. Their letter was a little cryptic, but the instructions were to arrive with the letter, show the staff, and let them know we were there. So we did. We had a pretty decent meal. We asked for the bill. Not one item comped. I was shocked and felt so duped. The purpose of that letter, evidently was to get us to come back to Butch's, drop some bills; which we did, that one last time. Never been back, and never will. read more

My wife and I ate dinner here for our anniversary. We made reservations online which I highly recommend doing. My wife had the roasted corn soup for starters and I had the salad special which was a mix of kale and other greens along with avocado and grapefruit. Both were tasty appetizers. For our entrées, my wife had the seared lamb and I had the pork belly which was another special item that evening. The lamb was cooked perfectly and so was my pork belly which had a nice crispy outside. I would recommend this restaurant if you want a little more of a fine dining experience in downtown Holland. My only negative comment would be the price, however they do have items like a burger that seemed reasonable for a fancy restaurant ($13). read more

We had a great dinner here the other night. We drove up from Chicago and decided to overnight in Holland and then head further north from there. The food was excellent as was our server. Butch came over to welcome us. We had the Waleye and the Scallops. If your ever in Holland and up for a gourmet meal this is the place read more

What a nice dining experience! The Hanger Steak meal goes down as one of my favorite meals of all time! It was as tender as a Filet Mignon but tastier, and roasted potatoes had a flavorful sauce that I could have licked off the plate. read more

I use to adore Butch's but the last few times I've been there the quality of the food hasn't been the best. My last salad seemed old and the dressing was off. When they are on, oh are they yummie! I love their tomato soup, YUMMMMERS!!!!!!!! The wine selection is amazing and they give you a good deal if you want to purchase a lot of wine... I like their angel tears! Plus many times they've got great art displayed ( a little overpriced in my opinion, but fun to look at). read more

I took a client for lunch, his pick. Great location and decor Loved all of the wine around even though I couldn't drink. Service was ok I ordered a ham and cheese deli sandwich that mentioned a creamy balsamic condiment. I was thinking a flavored mayonnaise. It ended up being salad dressing that was POURED all over it. The dressing was tasty but there was so much of it that the bread was soggy and it was all over my hands the entire time I was eating. Not my idea of good business etiquette. It was reasonably priced though. With tip the bill was $20. I'd go back, but I'd bring a bib. read more

Wow, great food and service here. This is a great value at lunch, definitely 5 stars. But dinner prices are way higher than other comparable places in Holland. Great food and service, but two dinners up the street at Seventy Six will cost about one costs here and you'll get a similar dining experience. read more

My husband picked out this restaurant because he found it in one of his Michigan guide books and it looked like a place a foodie like me would enjoy. We came here for a light lunch on a cold Friday after Thanksgiving. "Light" is the appropriate word for my lunch. I ordered a small tomato basil soup and a small wedge salad. These ended up being tiny portions and I was hungry in about an hour. That being said, the food was decent and better than bar food. We sat in the back area which was less formal than up in the front near the windows. My hubby had a roast beef sandwich which wasn't large either, but nowadays portions are bigger than they need to be at most places. read more

Great place. Food is fantastic. Pork belly appetizer is great. All the menu items are great. The Delmonico was fantastic. Trout was great. The lamb was a little fatty but flavor was awesome. Best wine selection in west Michigan. We had the perfect waitress. She had a personality but not too intrusive. Butch is the best! read more

What a rip off. The food quality was not what is expected for the price. The chicken was dry and over cooked the glaze had no flavor the ribeye was cooked properly but was small. The French onion soup did not have melted cheese covering the soup. It had a small piece of bread with a cheese coating floating on the soup. As for the banana foster. It was not flamed and you served it in a soup bowl. Come on. That is being lazy you do have a great staff. Maybe you need a better chef read more

I grew up in Holland but have lived in Florida for many years. When I come back to visit family, I usually return to the same old favorites. I was downtown for lunch and decided to try Butch's for something new. I was pleased. I wasn't expecting white tablecloths and quality flatware and glassware. It was better than expected. I chose a table on the back patio and was pleased with the teak tables, umbrellas and potted herbs on the tables. Quick with a glass of ice water, I ordered the salmon and a Chardonnay. $4 for a glass of wine? $13 for a quality piece of salmon with asparagus and cream sauce? Prices are fantastic compared to South Florida. Quality and service were very good. Salmon was a little over cooked for my taste, but I'm sure most of the local clientele prefers fish cooked through. A little salty as well. Chardonnay was very nice. There was a pretty long wait for the salmon. I'll put this on my list for future visits! read more

Walking by We decided to stop in, after begging host for a table since they were book solid, all I have is complements. Lively crowd, delicious food (we had scallop and pork dinners entree) with wine pairings, and the plating was beautiful, I wish I took a picture! read more

Butch's has a lot of things going for it. First and foremost, they have an incredible wine & beer selection. Their wine is displayed in retail-type shelving (with more apparently available than they can stock in plain sight) and - a surprise I didn't encounter until several visits in - a KILLER beer cooler! They have excellent selection - lots of microbrews options from Bell's and Founder's, and breweries like Goose Island and Stone and Lagunitas that you can't get just anywhere around West Michigan. They have a couple basic menus - a lunch menu, that is relatively cheap and sandwich/salad heavy (I recommend the chicken salad, Erin's chicken salvation) and an evening menu with some fancier entrees like halibut and scallops and filet mignon. The servers are quite friendly, the prices are reasonable, the ambiance is nice (especially the back patio in the summer) and the selection is excellent. They also have tall-size mixed drinks for $3 on Wednesdays (even drinks with more expensive ingredients, like white russians). read more

Good food, great atmosphere, severely overpriced. Don't add a size of fries to pair with your burger, unless you want to shell out another $7. read more

We were there for lunch. A wide selection of sandwiches. I got a three-cheese italian. Was ok. My husband got a Manhattan Transfer. Was ok i guess. Nothing special. Thrir tomato bisque was 'interesting' - somewhat sour. Who knows why. Service was ok. I ordered tomato juice and they brought bloody mary mix and claimed that they spice up their tomato juice. Yeah, right! read more

Butch's was one of the three restaurants recommended by the bed and breakfast Castle in the Country (see separate review). It's located in the hip and artsy town of Holland, MI. Butch's offers good food and a very nice wine selection. It has a casual yet upscale atmosphere and was busy but not loud. We were seated promptly for our 7pm reservation and had a great table near a window looking out onto the main street. Sadly with poor planning on our part, my wife and I weren't terribly hungry. The menu offered a lovely selection and we considered both the Maple Leaf Duck and the vegetarian Lasagna, but ultimately went with the Crab Cake appetizer and we shared the Fish Tacos which we ordered without the blackened preparation. The crab cakes were larger than expected and were fried with a delicious crispy outside and tender flavorful inside. The fish tacos were fantastic. There were filled with cubes of sauteed - not breaded - fish and a delicious slaw with an avocado horseradish sauce. Yumm.. I'd definitely get these again. We finished dinner with a piece of chocolate torte drizzled with Baily's - also satisfying. If you're in the Holland. MI area, give Butch's a try. read more

Had dinner with my wife at Butch's last Thursday. My wife ordered the steak frites and I ordered the filet. Both dishes were a disappointment. The frites were so over salted that she had to brush the salt off and left most of them uneaten. She ordered her slices of steak well done, but it arrived medium rare in parts. My filet came with mushroom risotto and a blue cheese sauce. Both the risotto and the blue cheese were extremely over salted. The filet felt as if it had been tenderized as it lacked both the consistency, quality and taste that a choice cut would ordinarily provide. Presentations of the dishes also left something to be desired, looking more diner-like than fine restaurant quality. Bread service was uninspiring, basically warm Parker house and pretzel rolls. Service was so-so, with long waits between courses and the salad was served 5 minutes after the entrees arrived. The salad and desserts were fine and these were the only saving graces to the meal. This is the second time I have been to Butch's in the last 6 months and on both occasions found the food over salted. The chef really needs to temper salt usage. read more

We enjoyed celebrating our anniversary here. We started with the tuna appetizer and had salad with basil balsamic dressing and tomato basil soup which were all amazing. We then had filet and sea bass both of which were excellent dishes. We ended with the Kahlua chocolate flourless cake and pomegranate mousse and enjoyed both. Excellent service from Kyle. Would love to come back in the future. One recommendation - ask for extra butter! :-) read more

Went to Butch's on recommendation of a couple of locals and was not disappointed. The restaurant is split into two halves, a more upscale dining room up front and pub with patio in the back. I ordered the Hanger Steak with red cabbage and mashed potatoes. It was great, skillfully cooked, superb balance of flavors and well presented. My guests duck and salmon were both apparently excellent. Butch's has a good wine selection and large cocktail menu, including the not usually found outside the UK Pimms. All in all if I'm ever in Holland again I'm eating at Butch's. read more

I've tried Butch's twice for lunch now and both times have come away terribly disappointed. The first time I went I ordered 20 minutes ahead of time and when I arrived I still had to wait another 15 minutes for my food. This left me unhappy to begin with, but then the food itself was not particularly good. I figured I would give it a second chance, though, and several months later went back again for lunch. This time the food was ready when I arrived, which seemed like a good sign, but then the food itself was just aggressively bad. My group ordered two sandwiches and two orders of beef enchiladas. In addition to tasting bland, the sandwiches were overcooked and burnt around the edges, making them difficult and unpleasant to eat. The enchiladas were dry and tough as if they had been overcooked and then left out to age for a day or so. This is a business I would like to support, as they source many of their ingredients locally and I am strong advocate of locally-sourced food. However, the food quality is just not there. read more

I came here in a party of four to celebrate a birthday and anniversary. It was our first time so we made a reservation using Open Table. I can honestly say it was one of the best meals I've ever had (and I used to live in NYC and LA which are huge food cities!) I had calamari for an appetizer, the halibut and pea risotto for an entree, Madeline cookies for dessert and 2 glasses of Pinot Noir (and I still feel full today!) Everything was perfect! The atmosphere was nice, and we had a fantastic server who was friendly and fast. I will definitely be back!! read more

Butch's Dry Dock - Halibut with pea risotto- AMAZING - New American Near Me - Holland, Michigan

Meh. Overly Salty Food and Poor Service We had lunch here during Tulip Time and were disappointed in the quality of the food and the poor service given the Yelp reviews we read. My husband and I had cheeseburgers and they were very salty. Our daughter had a wrap and after specifically asking whether or not the side salads were made with romaine lettuce, her wrap arrived with a salad which was entirely romaine. (Normally this would not have been a big deal except that recent food-borne illness related to romaine has everyone warned not to eat it) She sent the salad back and got fries (about 15 minutes later) instead. Even though the restaurant was less than half full, our server would disappear for extended periods of time. I would definitely not recommend this restaurant. read more

Excellent staff. Seated promptly. Food was delightfully tastey with an engaging presentation. As is typical of trendy restaurants, don't expect to get full, but do expect to pay $25 to $35 for a large plate and $10 for an appetizer. The Butch's Dry Hop was earthy and a good balance to the Flat Iron Steak. The Peaches and Cream beer was fruity and fun. Drop one star for pricing imbalance to serving size. read more

My sister and I loved this restaurant. Everything was delicious and the menu had enough selections so we could choose from either a full dinner or smaller plates. We shared the mussels which were excellent and ordered the fries with it. Fries are just as you'd expect of proper french fries: crisp outside, soft inside, salty and greasy. We followed the mussels with a wedge salad with steak topping each. Perfect small dinner! The house wine was a generous $5 pour of not-too-shabby CA Pinot Noir. read more

Great dinner tonight! My boyfriend and I shared a small butternut squash soup (deliciously creamy with a little sweetness), tonight's special - oysters Rockefeller (oysters on a half shell with creamed spinach, breadcrumbs and hollandaise), and the wild mushroom bruschetta! It was all delicious and the perfect amount to share!! read more

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This is by far our favorite place in Holland. The back patio is gorgeous! Adrianna and Andrew brought our cocktails shaken to the table and Justin makes the best fresh craft cocktails! You can't beat the super attentive service and the most delicious food. Happy hour specials are amazing! Definitely a must do when in Holland! read more

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We arrived in Holland a bit too late (for local standards 9 pm is too late) and this was the only restaurant we found open, so we didn't have high expectations. The fried calamari was tiny buy very good. My wife had a roasted asparagus salad with goat cheese and fresh tamatoes, which may not have been enough for a full meal but it tasted very fresh and perfect for a summer evening. I had the salmon with rice and grilled veggies. The salmon was cooked just right and perfectly light for a late dinner. Great wine selection too, with lots of local wine options. read more

I will say, the customer service was great on my take-out order. Quick and friendly. But I just paid $16 for the puniest piece of bland salmon and 4 over cooked pieces of asparagus. What a rip-off! Way overpriced. read more

Butch's Dry Dock - Rip-off. - New American Near Me - Holland, Michigan