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Upstairs - Bowdies Chophouse - Saugatuck, Saugatuck, MI

Bowdies Chophouse - Saugatuck

4.9 (2842)
$31 to $50
Steakhouse
230 Culver St, Saugatuck, MI 49453

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 40 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Romantic
  • Great for fine wines
Welcome to Bowdies Chophouse - Saugatuck, serving 100% U S D A Prime, 28 day dry aged meat! We look forward to serving you soon! We can accommodate parties of 6 or less. Parties of more than 6 will be sat separately, and not all seats are handicap accessible.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Steakhouse, Steak, Contemporary American
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (269) 455-5481
  • Website
    http://bowdieschophouse.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    John Kelly
  • Private party facilities
    Contact events@bowdieschophouse.com
  • Location
    230 Culver St, Saugatuck, MI 49453
  • Neighborhood
    Saugatuck
  • Cross street
    Culver & Butler
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Menu

Bowdies Chophouse - Saugatuck's menu was last updated on 10/5/2022.

To Start

  • Shrimp Cocktail

    spicy cocktail sauce, watercress puree

    • Escargot

      garlic herb butter, crostini

      • Seared Scallops

        seasonal preparation

        • Bone Marrow

          citrus salt, toasted baguette

          Soups & Salads

          • Shrimp Bisque

            crème fraiche, chive oil

            • House Wedge

              blue cheese dressing, red onion, lardons

              • Grilled Caesar

                house dressing, garlic crouton, shaved parmesan

                Prime

                • Kansas City

                  light marble, bone-in 18 oz.

                  • Bone-In Filet

                    bold marbling 14 oz.

                    • The Tomahawk

                      bone-in ribeye for two 36 oz.

                      • Porterhouse

                        bone-in-tenderloin & strip steak in one 40 oz.

                        • Filet Mignon

                          soft marble, melt in your mouth 10 oz.

                          • Cowboy Ribeye

                            rich marbling, served bone-in, smooth texture 26 oz.

                            Add-Ons

                            • Bowdie's Sauce

                              • House-Aged Worcestershire

                                • Blue Cheese Crumbles

                                  • Lobster Tail

                                    • Horseradish

                                      The Mains

                                      • Faroe Island Salmon

                                        ask your server for seasonal preparation

                                        • Roast Half Chicken

                                          ask your server for seasonal preparation

                                          For Sharing

                                          • Brussels & Belly

                                            • Au Gratin Potatoes

                                              • Creamed Spinach

                                                • Lobster Mac

                                                  • Seasonal Vegetables

                                                    • Mushrooms

                                                      • Truffle Fries

                                                        Last updated: October 5, 2022

                                                        What 2,842 people are saying

                                                        Bowdies Chophouse - Saugatuck reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

                                                        Overall ratings and reviews

                                                        Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

                                                        4.9
                                                        4.9 based on recent ratings
                                                        • 4.8Food
                                                        • 4.9Service
                                                        • 4.7Ambience
                                                        • 4.5Value

                                                        Noise • Moderate

                                                        Loved For

                                                        • Grand Rapids / Western Michigan

                                                          Best Overall

                                                        • Grand Rapids / Western Michigan

                                                          Best Food

                                                        • Grand Rapids / Western Michigan

                                                          Best Service

                                                        • Grand Rapids / Western Michigan

                                                          Best Ambiance

                                                        • Grand Rapids / Western Michigan

                                                          Best Value

                                                        • Grand Rapids / Western Michigan

                                                          Great for fine wines

                                                        • Grand Rapids / Western Michigan

                                                          Good for special occasions

                                                        • Grand Rapids / Western Michigan

                                                          Steakhouse

                                                        • Grand Rapids / Western Michigan

                                                          Most Booked

                                                        • Grand Rapids

                                                          Best Overall

                                                        • Grand Rapids

                                                          Best Food

                                                        • Grand Rapids

                                                          Best Service

                                                        • Grand Rapids

                                                          Best Ambiance

                                                        • Grand Rapids

                                                          Best Value

                                                        • Grand Rapids

                                                          Neighborhood gem

                                                        • Grand Rapids

                                                          Great for fine wines

                                                        • Grand Rapids

                                                          Great for outdoor dining

                                                        • Grand Rapids

                                                          Romantic

                                                        • Grand Rapids

                                                          Good for special occasions

                                                        • Grand Rapids

                                                          Most Booked

                                                        Review summary

                                                        AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                                                        Bowdies Chophouse in Saugatuck offers a "must go to" dining experience with "the best steaks" and exceptional service. Diners rave about the "outstanding" staff, delicious sides, and cozy atmosphere. Perfect for special occasions, this steakhouse consistently impresses with its flavorful dishes and vibrant ambiance. Reservations are recommended.
                                                        2,842 Reviews

                                                        1. Morgan VIP

                                                          Indiana1 review

                                                          5.0

                                                          Dined 4 days ago

                                                          1. Overall 5
                                                          2. Food 5
                                                          3. Service 5
                                                          4. Ambience 5
                                                          Celebrated our anniversary here & had the best meal! Our server was very attentive & recommended a great bottle of wine. Would definitely recommend for any special occasion!

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                                                        2. Matt VIP

                                                          Greater Boston1 review

                                                          4.0

                                                          Dined 4 days ago

                                                          1. Overall 4
                                                          2. Food 4
                                                          3. Service 3
                                                          4. Ambience 4
                                                          We are a repeat customer of Bowdies and typically have a very good experience. This is a hard place to get into so when we do it's always meant to be a treat to ourselves and/or a special occasion. Food was great as always but it needs to be great given the price point and caliber of this restaurant. Our waiter was great. Were this visit wasn't as great as past visits was at the end of our night. A manager approached our table to awkwardly suggest that if we had a good experience and were happy that we needed to vacate our table for the next guests quoting that the restaurant was such a popular place, etc. We were sitting at a two top table outdoors in an area where almost every table was empty at that moment waiting for the next round of reservations. We had been at our reservation for a little over 90 minutes, the last 10 minutes of which was waiting for our bill to come back so we could sign and leave. To be clear, we weren't unhappy or upset with our waiter, just the facts. The odd many in which the manager approached us left us feeling unwelcomed, underappreciated, and just not great. We spent $300 for two people and have probably been to Bowdies in Saugatuck no less than 20 times over the last 10 years. Sure enough, the next couple was sitting at our table about as fast as we could gather our things and leave. I run a business too so I get it. How about offering to move us to the bar or another table? How about sitting the other couple at any of the other tables that were open within 10 feet of us. How about a sincere "thank you" before asking us to vacate our table. We'll probably be back at some point but this is the kind of thing that makes long standing customers try a new restaurant or two in the area first.

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                                                        3. Christine VIP

                                                          Chicago / Illinois18 reviews

                                                          4.0

                                                          Dined 6 days ago

                                                          1. Overall 4
                                                          2. Food 5
                                                          3. Service 5
                                                          4. Ambience 4
                                                          Our actual rating is 4.5 and we would have given a solid 5 except the time between our appetizer and entree was a bit too long. Food and service was outstanding! Filet mignon was worth the wait, probably one of the best we've had!

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                                                        4. Karen VIP

                                                          Grand Rapids / Western Michigan6 reviews

                                                          4.0

                                                          Dined 6 days ago

                                                          1. Overall 4
                                                          2. Food 4
                                                          3. Service 3
                                                          4. Ambience 4
                                                          Excellent filets and sides, as always, Kitchen was behind, our dinner came at 7pm (res was at 5pm, no starters or soup/salad, just entrees and sides for four people. Thought that the table could be turned more often. Very disappointed at the slow pacing. Thank you!

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                                                        5. Bob

                                                          Chicago / Illinois46 reviews

                                                          5.0

                                                          Dined 6 days ago

                                                          1. Overall 5
                                                          2. Food 5
                                                          3. Service 4
                                                          4. Ambience 4
                                                          Filets were cooked to perfection. Great wine list and efficient service.

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                                                        6. Eric VIP

                                                          Grand Rapids / Western Michigan1 review

                                                          1.0

                                                          Dined on June 23, 2025

                                                          1. Overall 1
                                                          2. Food 1
                                                          3. Service 2
                                                          4. Ambience 4
                                                          Depends on the night. We have had great food and service but have also waited three hours for average to poor food quality.

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                                                        7. Heidi VIP

                                                          San Francisco Bay Area9 reviews

                                                          5.0

                                                          Dined on June 23, 2025

                                                          1. Overall 5
                                                          2. Food 5
                                                          3. Service 5
                                                          4. Ambience 5
                                                          Michael was our server, very friendly, knowledgeable of the menu, gave suggestions, Tomahawk Steak was delicious.

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                                                        8. Lisa VIP

                                                          Grand Rapids / Western Michigan23 reviews

                                                          5.0

                                                          Dined on June 20, 2025

                                                          1. Overall 5
                                                          2. Food 5
                                                          3. Service 5
                                                          4. Ambience 5
                                                          Excellent mean and service. Pricey with a la carte menu, but prepared well.

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                                                        9. Lauren

                                                          Orange County4 reviews

                                                          5.0

                                                          Dined on June 16, 2025

                                                          1. Overall 5
                                                          2. Food 5
                                                          3. Service 5
                                                          4. Ambience 5
                                                          2nd time at Bowdies-Saugatuck. 10/10 once again. Everyone is so kind and accommodating. They treat you like a true guest and not just like another customer that’s walking in their doors. Wine, cocktail- amazing! Mushrooms, truffle fries and steaks were cooked to perfection! Thanks Bowdies for making our anniversary dinner so special! Almost forgot to mention they served us champagne immediately (on the house) to congratulate us!

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                                                        10. Heidi

                                                          Detroit / Eastern Michigan7 reviews

                                                          5.0

                                                          Dined on June 15, 2025

                                                          1. Overall 5
                                                          2. Food 5
                                                          3. Service 5
                                                          4. Ambience 5
                                                          One of the best steaks I have ever had and the side of au gratin potatoes are memorable!!! Great service. We dined outside, so people watching was fun and it was a beautiful evening. Highly recommend for the special evening.

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                                                        2 people
                                                        7:00 PM
                                                        Booked 40 times today
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                                                        230 Culver St, Saugatuck, MI 49453

                                                        Additional information

                                                        • Cross street
                                                          Culver & Butler
                                                        • Neighborhood
                                                          Saugatuck
                                                        • Hours of operation
                                                          Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
                                                        • Price
                                                          $31 to $50
                                                        • Cuisines
                                                          Steakhouse, Steak, Contemporary American
                                                        • Dining style
                                                          Casual Elegant
                                                        • Dress code
                                                          Business Casual
                                                        • Parking details
                                                          Street Parking
                                                        • Payment options
                                                          AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
                                                        • Executive chef
                                                          John Kelly
                                                        • Additional
                                                          Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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