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Butch's Dry Dock, Holland, MI
Butch's Dry Dock, Holland, MI
Butch's Dry Dock, Holland, MI
Butch's Dry Dock, Holland, MI
Butch's Dry Dock, Holland, MI

Butch's Dry Dock

4.5
4.5
908 Reviews
$31 to $50
Contemporary American
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Whether in our formal Dining Room, casual Pub, sunny Patio, or private Wine Cellar, Butch’s Dry Dock offers the perfect setting to match your mood and occasion. See for yourself!

Butch’s Dry Dock offers distinctive dinner menus to complement their wine and beer offerings. The culinary team creates carefully prepared dishes that offer a variety of choice for the refined palate. The menu continues to evolve seasonally to give our patrons a full exploration of flavors while also sourcing local ingredients that are in peak season.

Butch’s service team is also dedicated to ensuring that you have the best possible experience. They provide the highest quality food and drink, while also offering the most personalized service and comprehensive knowledge to complement it.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 22 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Bistro, European
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Mon–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (616) 396-8227
  • Website
    http://butchs.net/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Private party facilities
    Butch’s Private Wine Cellar is able to seat up to 24 guests for your private event.
  • Private party contact
    Leigha Palm : (616) 396-8227
  • Location
    44 E 8th St, Holland, MI 49423
  • Neighborhood
    Holland
  • Parking details
    Parking is conveniently located behind Butch's Dry Dock off of 9th street and also in front of the restaurant off of 8th street.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 908 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.1Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Grand Rapids / Western Michigan

    Great for fine wines

  • Grand Rapids

    Healthy

  • Grand Rapids

    Great for fine wines

  • Grand Rapids

    Romantic

908 Reviews

  1. OpenTable Diner

    Detroit

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    The foie gras with fig marmalade, pickled fennel, and onion-herb mini salad was fantastic (a starter). It was loaded with interesting flavors. Everyone in our party liked their entries, and the presentation was carefully though out. Each plate was beautifully arranged. Also, the service was great, very attentive but not too present. One small criticism, the pour for a $14 glass of wine was what could only be described as less than generous, leaning towards miserly. A nice wine list. The live piano music was not too loud, and provided just the right ambiance.

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  2. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Santa Claus came in to see us. We had a great experience. 

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  3. JulieL

    Grand Rapids

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We went for our anniversary, for fine dining The food was wonderful, good selection of wine and cocktails. Noise level was low conversational. Beautiful sound system- I thought they might have a live piano player! The service was exceptional. Great experience overall. Definitely recommend!

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  4. Katfar

    New York Area

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Beautiful setting, experienced knowledgeable staff, delicious food

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  5. RickH

    Detroit

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    EXCELLENT EXPERIENCE.....Highly recommend....Will go again next time we are in Holland

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  6. SuzM

    Orlando

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We always enjoying our dining experiences at Butch's. The staff was welcoming, knowledgeable and helpful. They were mindful that we had 2 young children with us and were able to have our meals arrive in a timely manner. One of our favorites!

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  7. CathyK

    Naples

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The Food was tasty and well presented. The service was very professional.

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  8. SandyS

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We were seated by the window with a view of 8th Street in downtown Holland. Delightfully festive! A nice way to celebrate 43 years of marriage!

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  9. AndyB

    Milwaukee

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Creative menu skillfully produced and thoughtfully served. No bad dishes' at this place. Pork Osso Bucco and nice addition to the menu.

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  10. JohnG

    Grand Rapids

    41 reviews

    5.0

    41 reviews

    Dined on November 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great place for dinner!! Will plan to visit again!

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  11. MGFoodie

    Grand Rapids

    19 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on November 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Loved the opportunity to have foie Gras! All the entrees and the drinks were of high quality. We’ll be back.

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  12. OpenTable Diner

    Detroit

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fantastic evening. Was in town for our sons performance in Adams Family with Hope College. Had a beautiful table, lovely staff for every part of the meal. Beyond grateful for the kind and lovely experience start to finishing with a great cup of coffee. Thank you

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  13. Rose

    Chicago

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on November 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Butch's is our go-to place with out of town guests.

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  14. OpenTable Diner

    Grand Rapids

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We enjoyed a spur-of-the-moment weeknight dinner at Butch’s. While the front dining space is lovely and we often choose to sit there, this impromptu early dinner was just perfect in the pub’s warm and casual space. However the chef prepares the frites, they are the best ever - hot and crunchy outside and creamy inside. Served in the European style with an aioli for dipping, they are a favorite indulgence. With a wonderful bottle of wine, tasty main dish salads and excellent service, we thoroughly enjoyed our night out.

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  15. LindaK

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 5, 2023

    overall3food2service4ambience4
    Food was ok , nothing great for the price. It used to be first rate.

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  16. DVX1

    Grand Rapids

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Outstanding restaurant and a definitely should be top of your list when visiting Holland. Lovely design and ambience. Food is incredible. And the service is top flight! We thoroughly enjoyed our experience there and will return next time in Holland. Only regret is we don't live closer to go more often! We've had the good fortune to dine at some excellent restaurants all over the world and Butch's Dry Dock is in that upper echelon!

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  17. Dutchman

    Charlotte

    7 reviews

    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on November 2, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    The character of the restaurant was very good, and tables were well spaced out. The food quality was tasty and menu selections varied enough for our party, who had a variety of tastes. A great evening all together.

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  18. AllisonS

    Indiana

    7 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on October 28, 2023

    overall4food4service3ambience4
    We eat at Butch's every time we're in Holland because of the quality of the food, convenient location, and an ambiance that is both refined and relaxed. This visit was no different, except that our server, while professional, was not friendly or engaging. Every time she checked on us, it seemed as though she would turn to leave before we had gotten the last words out. It happened every time, which is what made us notice. She made small talk with the table next to us about a bottle of wine they bought, so it's not as though she treated all customers like us. We will return to Butch's because of all of our past experiences being positive and chalk this dinner up to being a one-off.

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  19. OpenTable Diner

    Denver

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 26, 2023

    overall3food4service5ambience5
    Prices have gotten very high and portion sizes seem to have gotten smaller

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  20. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 21, 2023

    overall2food3service2ambience3
    Everything tasted good. However paying about 30 dollars for a piece of chicken that is slapped on top of a plate of completely raw spinach and a slice of raw tomato on the side is ridiculous. The vegetable mezze appetizer again tasted good but not much on the plate for what you pay. Service was lack luster.

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  21. Mark

    Grand Rapids

    16 reviews

    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on October 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Special dinner with my wife. Seated promptly. Wonderful server. Great food and drinks.

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  22. Pelkey

    Detroit

    3 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on October 21, 2023

    overall2food3service2ambience4
    The meat was significantly under cooked. One of us ate while the other waited for her food to be cooked properly. Nothing was offered ….. appetizer, no dessert, no discount…….just slow service. I really like the atmosphere and the food is typically very good. The service is almost always mediocre.

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  23. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 20, 2023

    overall2food4service1ambience1
    After making a 725 reservation we finally got seated at 750 after asking multiple times about the wait. After we got seated we ordered the octopus salad and 2 drinks. This arrived at your table an HOUR after we ordered it. Once the mains came they were good and hearty but not worth the 1.5 wait. We were very disappointed thst the waitress did not comp anything after how bad a night it was.

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  24. OpenTable Diner

    Las Vegas

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We were visiting for Hope Homecoming and took our daughter and her roommate out for dinner. They both have significant dietary restrictions, including one with Celiac disease. Our server did a wonderful job of suggesting modifications to the entree options that the girls were very happy with. We all had a wonderful experience and enjoyed the meal! Thank you!

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  25. JBrown

    Indiana

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on October 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We’ve been wanting to try Butch’s Dry Dock for several years and were happy to get a reservation during Hope College’s family weekend. The food was excellent, wine was perfect, and our daughter even had a delicious mock-tail. It was a wonderful dinner for the three of us and we will definitely be back!

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  26. DonnaR

    Chicago

    10 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on October 14, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    food was delicious and service was impeccable. I would return.

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  27. UnclePasquale

    Chicago

    29 reviews

    5.0

    29 reviews

    Dined on October 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Butch's Dry Dock is first class all the way. From the time you enter the staff makes your dinner memorable. Friendly and informative would be a way to describe the stall. Cocktails were great. Butch's has a wonderfull wine list. Food was very well prepared. A trip to Butch's is definitely a dining experience..

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  28. TravisR

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food and service and outstanding hospitality.

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  29. SarahT

    Washington DC

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on October 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    First things first, our server was amazing!! Service was great, wine and cocktails were perfect. Food was very good, wish my plate had been a little warmer, but can't complain about the flavor.

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  30. LCorona

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 8, 2023

    overall3food3service2ambience4
    The service was bad. The waitress was borderline rude. The food was a bit overpriced and the menu somewhat limited. The salmon salad was delicious as was the cheesecake dessert. The steak was pretty underrated. Overall was just ok.

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  31. RyanH

    Grand Rapids

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 7, 2023

    overall2food2service2ambience4
    Food was extremely bland, like they didn’t even have salt and pepper back in the kitchen. This was disappointing because the composition of the dishes was really nice and well-presented, but fell short on flavor. The dishes also came out lukewarm, and portion size for the price point was bottom-tier compared to other restaurants in the area. Service was very transactional. Ambiance and setting was very pleasant, which makes the shortfalls in the other areas all the more disappointing. Unfortunately won’t be returning for dinner, but maybe for a glass of wine some time.

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  32. RobinK

    Atlanta Metro

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on October 7, 2023

    overall3food2service4ambience3
    Asked for my burger well done. Had to send it back as it was pink in the middle. Second time it was still pink so left without eating dinner.

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  33. ALANC

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 6, 2023

    overall3food2service2ambience4
    They first tried to sit us in the ack of a half empty dining room. The steak was supposed to be served with a sauce and there was maybe a teaspoons worth. The food was cold. The waitress made us feel as though we were inconveniencing her. The ambiance was delightful. I have no desire to go back. I worked in fine dining when I was in culinary school and this place really missed the mark.

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  34. MarzBar

    Detroit

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on September 29, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    It was an enjoyable first-time experience. The food was delicious--and not overpriced. The server was excellent too.

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  35. DaleM

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    A little on the expensive side but the food was excellent. Our waitress was very good and knowledgeable. Good selection of food items on the menu. Not disappointed with anything we tried.

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  36. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Terrific service and dishes! My friend and I split a couple appetizers and an entrée and our server was kind, fun and accommodating. We also had a great value of wine from France. Highly recommend this place if you're in the area for a comfortable yet festive meal. Cool wines are available to go and great vibes abound!

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  37. MimiC

    Dallas

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 28, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Butch's Dry Dock is one of our favorite go to places to entertain guests and special occasions. Angela, the bartender makes the best Cosmopolitans! The food is always good and love being able to take a walk around Downtown Holland and then go to dinner. It's great!

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  38. StephW

    Northern MI

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on September 27, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Highly recommend the Chicken Parmigiana and the Spaghetti with shrimp. Also, the music was exceptional - elegant, smooth and easy long time classics - piano only- pleasant, happy, calming, easy to talk, no thumping base during dinner, music - not noise. Whoever selected the music needs to be appreciated as the tone of the music matches the elegant setting of the restaurant and the quality of the food and food choices and service. The next section (select all that apply) has really insufficient choices. These words do apply: Reliably excellent food, interesting food, attention to details, great value, elegant setting, white table cloths and flowers. Butches is currently dinner only but oh, what a dinner it is.

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  39. CJoy

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was delicious and service was excellent. A great spot for a special occasion

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  40. Lois

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    As usual, completely enjoyed our dinner at Butch's. The cauliflower appetizer is delicious, and we shared the parmesan chicken and a burger--for variety. Cocktails and wine were also directly on point: just what we wanted!

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Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily

  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

Butch's Dry Dock offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (616) 396-8227.

Butch's Dry Dock is rated 4.5 stars by 908 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 22 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Butch's Dry Dock

44 E 8th St, Holland, MI 49423

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Holland
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Mon–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Bistro, European
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Parking is conveniently located behind Butch's Dry Dock off of 9th street and also in front of the restaurant off of 8th street.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    http://butchs.net/
  • Phone number
    (616) 396-8227
  • Private party facilities
    Butch’s Private Wine Cellar is able to seat up to 24 guests for your private event.
  • Private party contact
    Leigha Palm : (616) 396-8227
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