West Michigan Gem Crowned Among Best Waterfront Restaurants in America

With miles and miles of Great Lakes coastline, Michigan has no shortage of great waterfront restaurants. And honestly… is there anything better than sitting on a patio on a warm summer evening, eating something delicious with a Lake Michigan breeze rolling in? I’d argue no.

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So when I saw a West Michigan spot getting some national attention, I was all in. One local waterfront restaurant was competing to be the best in the country in a USA Today 10Best readers' poll—and the results are in! A panel of experts chose 20 spots serving both culinary delights and spectacular views, then opened to a public vote.

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Boatwerks Waterfront Restaurant in Holland has been voted the No. 7 waterfront restaurant in the nation!

Located on Lake Macatawa, Boatwerks has been around for about 20 years and was purchased by RedWater Restaurant Group in 2018. They also own Cork Wine & Food in Grand Rapids, among others.

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I've had the pleasure of eating at Boatwerks, and it seriously wowed me. The patio alone is massive, honestly one of the biggest I’ve seen, and the views are just unreal. Add in solid food, and it’s easy to see why it’s getting attention.

The menu leans into seafood, with things like shrimp tacos, walleye, crab cakes, salmon, and lake perch, but there’s plenty more too, steaks, burgers, soups, salads, pasta, a little bit of everything.

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Here’s part of what USA Today had to say about it:

Congrats to this West Michigan gem!