One of my favorite places in Holland. We always sit on the bar side. Service is excellent and there 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. read more

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We've heard so many great things about itty bitty and it definitely lived up to the hype. Their burger was next level with the melted cheese - everything you'd want in a classic burger. Their ranch is some of the best I've had - creamy, tangy, and the perfect consistency. We'll definitely be back to sit on the patio this summer! read more

Itty Bitty Bar - Classic burger - Bars Near Me - Holland, Michigan

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Friday Night after the New Year is apparently where the Locals Hang! The Place was hopping. Great energy a warm welcome. So many friends and families enjoying a snowy evening at the Bitty Bar! We had a great time. We were seated in the Bar. At a high top which was great! The Bar Tender, Ted Waited our Table. He is the perfect example of and Amazing Bar Tender with attention to detail and Services The Crowd well deserved a shoutout! I had the Mussels so many People had told me I need to try them. Probably some of the best I have ever had. The hint of smoke from the Pork Belly the Broth and the Pearl onions, garlic and Cherry tomatoes. Just right. Others enjoy the Burgers and French dip. Everyone said their food was Delicious! It was a perfect Combination of Friends and Food to ring out the Holidays! Just expect a crowd! read more

Itty Bitty Bar - Tables in the bar Fun creative deserves a mention - Bars Near Me - Holland, Michigan

Very good food! Definitely one of the better restaurants in Holland. The food, fun atmosphere, and service makes it a destination for locals. You'll often find the parking lot packed at dinner time, so I recommend getting there early. read more

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My wife loved the meatloaf, mashed potatoes & green beans! We will be back! It was also trivia night which was fun! read more

The atmosphere here is deceptive. It truly does look Itty Bitty. With an small open air area with maybe 20 tables and a bar. With black walls and murals painted on them. It is eccentric. There's a single door on the back wall that I thought went to the bathroom and the kitchen. Turns out to be an even bigger restraint/bar side with even more tables and another bar area, this one all inside and the more classic bar look. They proudly call themselves a dive bar. I ordered the Bbq Wagyu Meatloaf ($22). This is a BBQ meatloaf with garlic mashed potatoes sided with roasted carrots, finished with mushroom gravy, topped with fried onions, and served with garlic toast. It comes in a small cast Iron pan with the mashed potatoes on the bottom, a okay size slice of meatloaf on top and finished with some gravy. I thought it was okay. It was probably better than average. I doubt I would order it again though. The mashed potatoes were also very average. Not smooth or creamy, but taste was again okay. Normally I don't like carrots, I did like these so there's that. The person I was with ordered the Itty Bitty Burger ($13). It was declared to be okay, but they'd had much better. Personally I thought it looked small. The service was very good. Very friendly and they kept my drink full. So the best part of visit. Overall a 3 star review. Would I return? No. This place was recommended to me. I'm glad some people love it, It's just not for me read more

Itty Bitty Bar - Meatloaf - Bars Near Me - Holland, Michigan

I reviewed Itty Bitty on 10/2/2024. I couldn't help but think I was missing out on something great, and it's so close to home. I went back on Saturday, June 21. I had a completely different experience. The staff was very pleasant and accommodating. Our bartender said there was no cocktail menu, but she could most likely make anything we requested. She did! She made an excellent peach margherita, and a rum runner for my husband. Later on I ventured back to ordering the nachos on the menu. I can't help myself. I love nachos and the birria nachos were calling. These were completely different (thank goodness) from my first experience. I'm sold. We didn't try any other menu items on this visit, but we will return to try more. read more

Itty Bitty Bar - Revisited: Nachos with Birria Beef. - Bars Near Me - Holland, Michigan

Food: The burger was dang good, not sure what the flavor was... maybe the bun and the onion spice? Smothered in cheese... but it was kind of small. I probably could have eaten two of them, but I didn't want to be a glutton. Atmosphere: Negative points for the greasy tables and the menus. Sorry! I know it's a dive bar but, sometimes I notice these things. I will only comment if they are pretty bad, so if I was the owner, I'd consider updating these... maybe? Price: Not bad actually. I think an entree and drink will run you about 20$. They look like they have a good drink selection, but I don't drink. Random selection of food at decent prices. Service: Our server was nice, no complaints about that. She was attentive enough but not so attentive that it was annoying. Overall: Good place, recommended by a work colleague. Seemed like good food, decent prices but just my take, from the menus to the tables, was a little grungy for my liking. Maybe something to think about, cheers! read more

I normally like to visit this place and they have good food and drink. I called earlier in the day to confirm when they start carding for entry since my family was in town and we wanted to visit. My sibling is 20, so I called and was told 10 pm. We make our 20 minute walk down to Itty Bitty and get there at 9:10 and were turned away at the door by the bouncer who said they start 21+ at 9pm. It's incredibly frustrating when I called to confirm just to make sure we had time, walk all the way down with my family visiting from out of town, and embarrassing to get turned away once we arrive. We ran into another family of 6 walking up to enter and let them know it's 21+. They said they thought that started at 10pm, thanked us and said they were heading to McDonald's instead. We made our 20 min walk back home. I was very excited to show my family itty bitty, but I'm very frustrated with how today went. read more

End of fall breezeway bar still open. Live music. Good vibe. Sports on TVs. Good drinks, food.

I've been here many times, but I have to say in most recent years the quality of this joint has really declined. The second to last time I went was during the Fall and our waitress greeted us with a shirt with two pumpkins on her breast area and the shirt read "If you like my pumpkins, you should see my pie". Very inappropriate. More times than not our food usually comes with hair in it which is very disgusting. We once ordered the "bubbling beer cheese dip" for an appetizer and it came over flat, lukewarm, and crusted over. The whole place itself is dirty, greasy, and stinky. I can't imagine what the kitchen looks like. Just seeing their PUBLIC health violations make me want to gag! The burgers used to be delicious, but now they are mediocre and extremely salty. Eight years ago I loved going to this place but the food, service, ambiance, and pretty much everything about it has gone down hill!! Save yourself and go to another restaurant nearby if you're looking for a pleasant dinner experience. - Sue H read more

Itty Bitty - if you've never been, you gotta go. Itty is a must try. Good pour, food is your call on taste - not bougie, good burger and fries for sure. Pizza - eh? Other stuff, good!! It's all about the ambiance and the regulars at the Itty Bitty. MUST DO. Take it from a local hi lives a good time at the bar. read more

Burger was delicious, as always. However, ordered a salad & added chicken, for a fee....barely half a chicken breast was added. Salad was great, but why am I paying but only getting partial protein? I understand prices are increasing, but give me an appropriate amount if you're charging, not a why bother quantity... Very disappointing for a place I love to frequent read more

Biked to Itty Bitty Bar from the state campgrounds. It's not itty bitty inside and they are self-proclaimed dive bar. Beautiful interior. Wasn't busy for a Saturday afternoon though it's still off season. Nine of us found seating and waited for service. Bartenders are running the service and fairly slow but it was ok. They were friendly and took care of us. The food was really tasty. The draft list is small and there was no other list of bottled beers. The sangria was too sweet for me. More like a cocktail w lemonade is what it tasted like. We would have ordered more drinks but the food came out in odd order and he got busy otherwise. The kids' burgers were perfect. Skip the pizza. I took one bite and wanted to spit it out. It looked really good but it was cardboard crust and tasteless. The mussels were spicy with the sausage and veg stuff in it. I just wanted mussels and they were fine enough. I left the other stuff behind. They could use a bike rack out front. read more

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I went on a recommendation from a friend. The itty bitty burger is DELICIOUS! Like I housed that thing and almost forgot to take a picture for you all. Right after the first bite I could barely stop eating it. Delicious food, quick service. I highly recommend read more

Itty Bitty Bar - The itty bitty burger is delicious! Honestly an incredible burger - Bars Near Me - Holland, Michigan

WOW!!!! First time here and I can not wait to go back! Super cool atmosphere. Outstanding menu.....mashed potato quesadilla? Are you kidding me? BEST LUNCH EVER! Just get it! Bartender was GREAT! He engaged in outstanding conversation including EVERYONE! This place is TOP NOTCH and I can't wait to go back for their exquisite food! read more

Found this place after watching the sunset at Holland lighthouse. We arrived and set down quickly. Waitress warned us that the kitchen was 30min. behind. We appreciated her honesty but we were staying. I had the french dip and the flavor of the beef and the au jus were so tasty. This came with a ton of fries which were good but I am not a big french fry fan. The bar has a fun atmosphere and was great for watching many football games. The other at my table were commenting how good their food was as well. We will visit again. Great job. read more

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This is a gem of a place and the title of 'Five Stars Dive Bar,' fits the bill. Itty Bitty is sort of an elevated dive bar with a good, fun atmosphere and delicious food and drinks. I was in Holland, MI, and after spending some time at the beach, my family and I were hungry for a good meal. We wanted to go to a brewery that also served food but the nearby ones were either all fully reserved or closed for the day. So while looking up places that served burgers and beers, I came across Itty Bitty and based on the reviews and photos, I was curious about this place. When you get here, there are a couple of dining areas and a patio to select from for where you want to sit. You don't have to wait to be seated according to our server. We sat in the main dining room near the bar and across from tv monitors. The menu was good and the beer variety was great. I ordered the Itty Bitty Burger and Old Nation Helles Lager, and my wife order a Garlic Mashed Potato Quesadilla. The food took a bit to be served but when it arrived, it was well worth the wait. My burger with cream, melted cheese was phenomenal. It was juicy and full of flavor. It came in a steamed bun with sweet onion and a side of fresh cut fries. The cheeseburger was super delicious and was one of the best burgers I have ever had. I would highly recommend getting it. The fries were fresh. Crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. And it was pleasure to wash it all down with a refreshing pint of Old Nation Helles Lager. The quesadilla was massive. It was stuffed with pulled pork, hickory smoked bacon, poblano peppers, goat and cheddar cheeses and topped with apple chutney which had an interesting and delicious touch to the quesadilla. This was an awesome dish too. We enjoyed it. Also recommended. Overall, we had a wonderful time and experience here. We really liked the food as it was flavorful and delicious and although, service was kind of slow, it was still good. They were busy. I definitely recommend checking out this fine local establishment when in Holland, MI. read more

Yum! We had friends recommend Itty Bitty Bar and finally made it out to try. This is a cool and very chill atmosphere if you want drinks or food or both. The service was friendly, quick and responsive. The best part was the food. The French dip and burger were very good. A couple in our party got pizzas which were ok. The Gouda cheese dip was amazing as an app. We will certainly be back to try more of the menu. read more

No longer a 5 star dive bar... Sadly the menu is a shadow of its former self. Not sure when this happened but for those who loved their nearly gourmet cooking and unusually cool dishes with bourbon marinated hanger steak, ahi tuna, and roasted bone marrow, you won't find them here any more. Like every other bar you can choose from a few salads, handhelds, fish &chips, etc. but I no longer can recommend the pizza which used to be sooooo good. It's now served on a crust thin like a cracker and without fresh toppings (fun guy pizza had obviously canned or just simply bland mushrooms). Heartbreak. read more

Fantastic burgers and great local environment! Met several new friends and continue to come back.

I've eaten here probably 10 times and every time it's been a great meal. There are always at least 2 specials. Order the special. They're always great. I recently decided I would try something off the menu and ordered the chili...it was delicious. Just the right amount of spice (heat) and so much flavor. I followed that up with the itty bitty burger and fries. It came with a cheese that melted right into the tender meat and grilled onion. Very simple yet tasty. This place is a certified dive but such a gem. Enjoy the quaint ambiance and local feel along with the hospitality and solid service...but seriously...get the special! read more

It's a five-star dive bar that makes no apologies! Itty Bitty Bar--or "Bitty," as the locals know it--is a Holland north side staple of eatery, drinkery, and entertainment. Live music and/or DJ most weekends, and that's slowly ramping back into shape as the pandemic clears. Staff are friendly, and like all service pros, they could use the love right now. Food specials rotate among fish, meatloaf, steak, and more. Their burger is dynamite, as is the French dip sandwich. Bitty's fries are tasty, but I often switch out for tater tots because who doesn't love some tots? TVs carry live sports, and Tina always decorates for the season or occasion. Lots of specials and themed parties timed with holidays and other happenings, and Bitty often hosts fundraisers for various good causes. It's a hit among locals and summer travelers to Holland. Good food, solid drink menu, lots of fun and friendly attitude. Easy to recommend. read more

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This is a great neighborhood place to hang out. Live music on weekends and a great beer selection. Bar is great with drinks also. The Itty Bitty Burger is great. The staff is great and helpful. This place will be busy almost every night. Great pub food and some tasty higher end fair. Itty also has awesome fish and beef specials. read more

Cute dive bar on Ottawa beach road. I didn't drink when there because I don't drink alcohol anymore. However, the food was better than expected. It was good. It was too crowded for my liking but it's a local favorite. I won't go there either because during Tulip time this year, a neighbor brought his gun and waved it around. This demographic is one I'd like to avoid. read more

Cute little "itty bitty" bar with a casual atmosphere and good bar food. Great selection of brews and cocktails. Great selection of sandwiches and handhelds. Good fries! Garlicky pickle! read more

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Hmm. Decent place but the food; not so great. My partner had a pasta dish. She said it was not bad except "the Exxon Valdez sprung a leak" as it saw swimming in oil. I had a burger; was kind of so-so. Hard to believe it was a $20 burger but I guess that's what food costs these days. Service was decent but I would NOT go back for food. read more

We ordered take out! Most of the meal was amazing. Started with the Cesar salad, which had a kick to it but was one of the best. My husband had the fish and chips. He loved them and you get a good portion. I had the BBQ meatloaf! Look at all the mashed potatoes! Again 5 star dish. My son got the buttermilk chicken handheld. That was disappointing. Literally two small pieces of chicken. You would not think of a 5 star dive bar to have such amazing food, but Mike hires amazing chefs and they have a unique menu. Oh my husband also go the cheesecake. Looks amazing read more

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Nice little place, food was good, nice variety on the menu. Had to wait about 15 minutes or so for a table to open up.

Food here is amazing ! The grouper is divine !! best fish ever coating is so light and crunchy lots of diff sports on all the tv's and friendly servers!!! read more

Itty Bitty Bar - Grouper - Bars Near Me - Holland, Michigan

Oh. My. Goodness. The burger was to die for. We were in town from Texas for a photo shoot and needed to kill some time. My son found this place because we are always looking for a good burger. They did not disappoint. The tots and ranch can't be beat. Will definitely be back next time we're in town. read more

One of our favorite places to go in Holland! The food and service is always great! My favorite thing on the menu is the hanger steak (I ask for mashed potatoes instead of roasted potatoes). My husband typically orders the French dip, which is by far the best French dip I have ever had. We literally can't order it anywhere else anymore! The peanut butter pie was also surprisingly good! We will continue to take friends and family to this five star dive bar! read more

Itty Bitty Bar - Hanger Steak - Bars Near Me - Holland, Michigan

A Sunday afternoon trip to Holland and we discovered a lot of restaurants were closed. After searching we found the Itty Bitty Bar was opened and when we called they said they had tables open. We missed the restaurant and had to turn around, but I'm so glad we found it. It definitely isn't the fanciest, but the food was fabulous. I had the Garlic Mashed Potato Quesadillas which was stuffed with pulled pork, bacon, roasted peppers, goat & cheddar jack cheese and topped with a wonderful apple chutney. It was so delicious. Beware the portion is huge. D opted for the French Dip and he said it was one of the most tender roast beef sandwiches he ever had. Our server and also the bartender, Tommie, was great. She was friendly, funny, and just made you feel welcomed. The Bloody Mary & White Russian she made for us were spot on. They do have a live music so we may just make another trip to Holland to check it out and of course enjoy another fabulous meal. read more

Itty Bitty Bar - Quesadillas - Bars Near Me - Holland, Michigan

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This is becoming an annual spot for our family gatherings- so maybe a little a gracious on the rating but then again the only negative was a wait on the food (which they warn about on menu but this situation was different). The adult entrees came out and were nearly finished before the kids food came out, which was bizarre and definitely made the kids more restless and upset/grumpy. However, everything was very tasty. Definitely a dive bar feel but very open and airy seating on one side. Food gets consistently rave reviews and we did a build your own pizza and were happy with the deliciously prepared pie! All food is made from scratch. It gets busy so first come first serve. Don't look like much from the outside but give it a chance and it'll surprise you. Perfect spot for games and live music too! read more

Itty Bitty Bar - Build your own pizza (we got bell peppers and banana peppers mushrooms and pepperoni) - Bars Near Me - Holland, Michigan

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Almost a gastropub, I've been there twice, and both the burger and their chili are killer. The chili is the best that I've had in SW MI and their burger is simple, but so, so good. read more

As far as bar & grills go, IBB ticks all the boxes for me. Lighting was a little dark but appropriate for the venue. The food was good and the service was excellent! We were a group of 19 people and had called ahead to confirm seating . The staff was very accommodating and attentive! I recommend this business! read more

It's a dive bar, as advertised, but the food is creative and tastes great! Love the daily Butcher's Choice and Phish Monger specials. Their pizza is worth the wait as well. You can't go wrong at Itty Bitty. read more

Good food for a dive bar. Always busy and a fun place! Fried fish and the burgers are good options.

We went in for a quick bite and had the burgers which were solid. It's bigger inside than it looks. Next time we may try something else from their menu. Food going by looked great. read more

This is the second time we have been here. first time was very good so we decided to come back. This time we are getting burgers and they look amazing. I have to write back with how good they were after I eat it. The outside patio is very nice as is the weather. This is a very divey place but it is called a "five star dive." While it is definitely not inexpensive to eat here, there are more expensive restaurants locally. I'd say it's average as far as price. They also have live entertainment on Saturday nights. read more

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