Boatwerks Waterfront Restaurant Reviews
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Madison O. Sent on 09/16/20245 out of 5 rating
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Amazing View and Vibes
Highly recommend for the venue alone but the friendly staff and amazing food take it above and beyond!Highly recommend for the venue alone but the friendly staff and amazing food take it above and beyond! -
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Cara B. Sent on 08/19/20245 out of 5 rating
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The Wedding of F and M
Boatwerks Waterfront Restaurant was an excellent choice for my daughter's wedding lunch. The service we received in planning and on the day of the event was excellent. The food was outstanding. Of course any West Michigan event is extra special when you have a lovely waterview. I would recommend Boatwerks for any special event.Boatwerks Waterfront Restaurant was an excellent choice for my daughter's wedding lunch. The service we received in planning and on the day of the event was excellent. The food was outstanding. Of course any West Michigan event is extra special when you have a lovely waterview. I would recommend Boatwerks for any special event. -
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John D. Sent on 07/30/20245 out of 5 rating
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15/15 Have your wedding here!
Boatwerks was the perfect place to have our wedding! The staff was so kind and thoughtful and made the day run so smoothly. Tracey was wonderful ensuring we had everything covered in planning the event!Boatwerks was the perfect place to have our wedding! The staff was so kind and thoughtful and made the day run so smoothly. Tracey was wonderful ensuring we had everything covered in planning the event! -
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Michele D. Sent on 07/15/20245 out of 5 rating
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Perfect for the rehearsal dinner
I would highly recommend this place for anybody looking to set up for a reception for a crowd of 30-40. Space was elegant. The food was exceptionally good and we thoroughly enjoyed the view of the lake. Tracey was super easy to work with before the event as well.I would highly recommend this place for anybody looking to set up for a reception for a crowd of 30-40. Space was elegant. The food was exceptionally good and we thoroughly enjoyed the view of the lake. Tracey was super easy to work with before the event as well. -
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Amber L. Sent on 07/02/20245 out of 5 rating
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Perfect for a work event
Had a work party there. Service and food were amazing. Highly recommend this venueHad a work party there. Service and food were amazing. Highly recommend this venue -
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Christina B. Sent on 07/02/20245 out of 5 rating
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Summer Wedding Success
Planning our wedding with Boatwerks made things so easy! Tracey guided us every step of the way and was wonderfully responsive to all of our questions and requests. Not being from the areas, we opted for all vendors that came from Boatwerks' recommended list and they were all fantastic! (Picket Fence Floral, Wendi Curtis Photography, Music Host Entertainment (DJ, ask for Don!)). The Boatwerks venue provided a perfect blend of indoor and outdoor space with a gorgeous view of Lake Macatawa. Our guests enjoyed all the food (and plenty of it), especially the chocolate torte for dessert!Planning our wedding with Boatwerks made things so easy! Tracey guided us every step of the way and was wonderfully responsive to all of our questions and requests. Not being from the areas, we opted for all vendors that came from Boatwerks' recommended list and they were all fantastic! (Picket Fence Floral, Wendi Curtis Photography, Music Host Entertainment (DJ, ask for Don!)). The Boatwerks venue provided a perfect blend of indoor and outdoor space with a gorgeous view of Lake Macatawa. Our guests enjoyed all the food (and plenty of it), especially the chocolate torte for dessert! -
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Kathy M. Sent on 07/02/20245 out of 5 rating
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Fantastic Rehearsal Dinner location
Great on the water spot to host rehearsal dinner. Everything was seamless, food was well prepared and staff were great.Great on the water spot to host rehearsal dinner. Everything was seamless, food was well prepared and staff were great. -
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Jenna P. Sent on 05/22/20245 out of 5 rating
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Wedding shower Delight!
We had a group of 30 ladies come to the showe we threw for my brother’s intended. It was the first time meeting her family and it was such a beautiful and inviting place to have a gathering, spacious, great service, clean, good food, all around fantastic experience. Would highly recommend to anyone looking to host any kind of event!We had a group of 30 ladies come to the showe we threw for my brother’s intended. It was the first time meeting her family and it was such a beautiful and inviting place to have a gathering, spacious, great service, clean, good food, all around fantastic experience. Would highly recommend to anyone looking to host any kind of event! -
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Kaylee Sent on 04/23/20245 out of 5 rating
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A magical dream
We had our wedding here on April 20th. It was the wedding of my dreams. The team made the process so incredibly smooth. Highly recommend this venue!!We had our wedding here on April 20th. It was the wedding of my dreams. The team made the process so incredibly smooth. Highly recommend this venue!! -
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Brittany S. Sent on 05/02/20245 out of 5 rating
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Wedding April 27th 2024
This was the best experience from the planning process to the big day. Love!This was the best experience from the planning process to the big day. Love! -
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Mackenzie M. Sent on 04/24/20245 out of 5 rating
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Best Wedding Venue
Boatwerks was amazing for our wedding on 4/6/24! The sales manager Hannah was fantastic at communicating with us and making sure everything would be set up to the way we wanted it throughout the planning process. The cost was definitely reflected accurately through the service and staff. The staff was very attentive and extremely nice, while the food was amazing. Our guests were raving how fantastic the food was throughout the night. I was not concerned at all throughout the day because I knew Boatwerks had everything under control. Our wedding day was flawless and we are so happy we had our wedding at Boatwerks! I highly recommend Boatwerks to anyone wanting a dream come true wedding!Boatwerks was amazing for our wedding on 4/6/24! The sales manager Hannah was fantastic at communicating with us and making sure everything would be set up to the way we wanted it throughout the planning process. The cost was definitely reflected accurately through the service and staff. The staff was very attentive and extremely nice, while the food was amazing. Our guests were raving how fantastic the food was throughout the night. I was not concerned at all throughout the day because I knew Boatwerks had everything under control. Our wedding day was flawless and we are so happy we had our wedding at Boatwerks! I highly recommend Boatwerks to anyone wanting a dream come true wedding! -
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Eric G. Sent on 09/27/20235 out of 5 rating
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Incredible!!!
The BEST place to have your wedding! Boatwerks was an incredible wedding venue. We got married this past weekend and it went off without a hitch. All the employees (Hannah, waitstaff, cooks, bartenders, et al) were all professional and couldn’t say enough about the quality of service they provided.
The venue speaks for itself. Incredible views of the water on your big day! What else is there to say? Hey that rhymes…
There are 2 spots to get drinks (indoor/outdoor) and folding doors to dance in and out. Also outdoor cocktail tables. Drinks were poured well.
The FOOD WAS RIDICULOUSLY AMAZING. We loved the beer and salmon served plates and so did all of our guests. Also loved the potatoes and green beans. The cakes, cupcakes, and gluten free cupcakes were also incredible.
Guys/gals get changing suites and can order drinks to them. Perfect for getting ready close by. Speaking of close by, Kollen park is a stones throw away for gorgeous pictures.
100/10 would recommend Boatwerks to othersThe BEST place to have your wedding! Boatwerks was an incredible wedding venue. We got married this past weekend and it went off without a hitch. All the employees (Hannah, waitstaff, cooks, bartenders, et al) were all professional and couldn’t say enough about the quality of service they provided.
The venue speaks for itself. Incredible views of the water on your big day! What else is there to say? Hey that rhymes…
There are 2 spots to get drinks (indoor/outdoor) and folding doors to dance in and out. Also outdoor cocktail tables. Drinks were poured well.
The FOOD WAS RIDICULOUSLY AMAZING. We loved the beer and salmon served plates and so did all of our guests. Also loved the potatoes and green beans. The cakes, cupcakes, and gluten free cupcakes were also incredible.
Guys/gals get changing suites and can order drinks to them. Perfect for getting ready close by. Speaking of close by, Kollen park is a stones throw away for gorgeous pictures.
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Catherine C. Sent on 09/13/20235 out of 5 rating
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The Perfect Venue - 5 Stars in All Categories
If you love lakes, sunsets, elegance, delicious food, and friendly, responsive staff, then Boatwerks is the place for you! It is nice being at a place that is away from housing/apartments, so the music can play loud into the night. The food was incredible, and they were able to make vegan, dairy-free, peanut-free, etc. accommodations. There are so many food and beverage options to choose from! It's a restaurant, so the food is hot and fresh. The staff has a great attention to detail as well. Hannah responded to all of our many questions. We planned this wedding from across the country (from CA!), and it went as smoothly as if we planned it from MI.If you love lakes, sunsets, elegance, delicious food, and friendly, responsive staff, then Boatwerks is the place for you! It is nice being at a place that is away from housing/apartments, so the music can play loud into the night. The food was incredible, and they were able to make vegan, dairy-free, peanut-free, etc. accommodations. There are so many food and beverage options to choose from! It's a restaurant, so the food is hot and fresh. The staff has a great attention to detail as well. Hannah responded to all of our many questions. We planned this wedding from across the country (from CA!), and it went as smoothly as if we planned it from MI. -
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Brooke T. Sent on 05/28/20245 out of 5 rating
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Staff Retreat Dinner
We had a small intimate group of 40 in the Macatawa Room at Boatwerks. We really enjoyed this room and the views it offered, so if you are looking for a more intimate venue, I would suggest Boatwerks! The food was great as well. We got the chicken and steak tips entrees!We had a small intimate group of 40 in the Macatawa Room at Boatwerks. We really enjoyed this room and the views it offered, so if you are looking for a more intimate venue, I would suggest Boatwerks! The food was great as well. We got the chicken and steak tips entrees! -
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Callie V. Sent on 10/15/20225 out of 5 rating
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10/10 would recommend
We got married at Boatwerks 10/7 and were beyond thrilled with how the wedding went. Everything we planned for was nearly spot on and made the day go perfectly. Hannah was our event coordinator and Jason was the day of coordinator for the venue. They both were extremely helpful and attentive at making the day go very smooth. The staff was excellent and the food and drinks exceeded our expectations! We keep hearing from our guests that the food was the best they have had at a wedding. Would definitely recommend having a wedding or event here!We got married at Boatwerks 10/7 and were beyond thrilled with how the wedding went. Everything we planned for was nearly spot on and made the day go perfectly. Hannah was our event coordinator and Jason was the day of coordinator for the venue. They both were extremely helpful and attentive at making the day go very smooth. The staff was excellent and the food and drinks exceeded our expectations! We keep hearing from our guests that the food was the best they have had at a wedding. Would definitely recommend having a wedding or event here! -
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Alex/Whitney Sent on 07/12/20225 out of 5 rating
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Beautiful Venue! Delicious Food Choices! Accommodating Staff!
As Mother and Father-of-the Bride, our experience with Boatwerks Waterfront Event Center was wonderful. Jean Ellis worked tirelessly with us ... answering all of our MANY questions on a timely basis, and walking us through all of the fine details on decisions that needed to be made. Her help was invaluable! Jean, and the entire team at Boatwerks, worked seamlessly together to provide us and our guests a beautiful, delicious, and memorable event that will never be forgotten!As Mother and Father-of-the Bride, our experience with Boatwerks Waterfront Event Center was wonderful. Jean Ellis worked tirelessly with us ... answering all of our MANY questions on a timely basis, and walking us through all of the fine details on decisions that needed to be made. Her help was invaluable! Jean, and the entire team at Boatwerks, worked seamlessly together to provide us and our guests a beautiful, delicious, and memorable event that will never be forgotten! -
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Nicole M. Sent on 08/07/20225 out of 5 rating
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Perfect Reception Venue
Jean was a pleasure to work with! You simply can't beat the views. The food was amazing and our guests all said they had a wonderful time. I would highly recommend this venue to a friend!Jean was a pleasure to work with! You simply can't beat the views. The food was amazing and our guests all said they had a wonderful time. I would highly recommend this venue to a friend! -
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Matt C. Sent on 05/25/20225 out of 5 rating
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Outstanding!
Boatwerks was outstanding! The ambiance, the service, the quality of the food were all first class! Thanks to the staff for making our dream wedding a reality.Boatwerks was outstanding! The ambiance, the service, the quality of the food were all first class! Thanks to the staff for making our dream wedding a reality. -
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Katherine F. Sent on 09/16/20215 out of 5 rating
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Flowed flawlessly
Everything went very smoothly, the communication was great too. Jean helped me with figuring out some of the smaller details.Everything went very smoothly, the communication was great too. Jean helped me with figuring out some of the smaller details. -
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Stephanie R. Sent on 07/27/20215 out of 5 rating
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Great experience!
Such a great experience working with Boatwerks especially during all the uncertainty with COVIDSuch a great experience working with Boatwerks especially during all the uncertainty with COVID -
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Colleen C. Sent on 09/02/20205 out of 5 rating
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Wonderful service!
I loved having our small reception at Boatwerks! Due to Covid-19, we were able to have our own tent on the water! The staff was so kind and helpful. We felt very cared for! I highly recommend.I loved having our small reception at Boatwerks! Due to Covid-19, we were able to have our own tent on the water! The staff was so kind and helpful. We felt very cared for! I highly recommend. -
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Arielle D. Sent on 08/24/20215 out of 5 rating
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Incredible service, breathtaking venue
Boatwerks was a pricey venue when compared to others but my guests and my bridal party was amazed at how gorgeous the venue was and how incredible the service was. Everyone I talked to was incredible friendly and helpful.Boatwerks was a pricey venue when compared to others but my guests and my bridal party was amazed at how gorgeous the venue was and how incredible the service was. Everyone I talked to was incredible friendly and helpful.-
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Chapin V. Sent on 10/07/20205 out of 5 rating
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The perfect wedding venue!
We had our wedding ceremony and reception outdoors on the patio at Boatwerks. It was not our original plan, but now we wouldn't change a thing! Boatwerks made everything so easy, worked with us for every single change we made (COVID related and not), and it was an absolutely beautiful day! We would recommend having a wedding and reception at Boatwerks to every person we know!We had our wedding ceremony and reception outdoors on the patio at Boatwerks. It was not our original plan, but now we wouldn't change a thing! Boatwerks made everything so easy, worked with us for every single change we made (COVID related and not), and it was an absolutely beautiful day! We would recommend having a wedding and reception at Boatwerks to every person we know! -
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Kaylee J. Sent on 10/25/20195 out of 5 rating
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Gorgeous Venue & Delicious Food!
WOW, we had the best wedding reception at Boatwerks last month! The perfect weather made the venue shine with the awesome flow of inside/outside dancing and patio area, the doors opening up to a second outside bar, patio lighting, yard games, and outside fire. We received so many compliments from our guests on the delicious food and gorgeous venue. Jean was great to work with from start to finish, we appreciate all of her help making our wedding day truly special!WOW, we had the best wedding reception at Boatwerks last month! The perfect weather made the venue shine with the awesome flow of inside/outside dancing and patio area, the doors opening up to a second outside bar, patio lighting, yard games, and outside fire. We received so many compliments from our guests on the delicious food and gorgeous venue. Jean was great to work with from start to finish, we appreciate all of her help making our wedding day truly special! -
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Olivia B. Sent on 11/07/20195 out of 5 rating
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Great choice for a wedding venue!
Boatwerks was such an easy choice for us when choosing a venue for our wedding reception. From the very first meeting Jean and her staff were so responsive to all of our needs and desires for our big day. They were truly flexible in adapting to making things just the way we wanted them to be. Being able to have our dancing outside provided a unique experience for our guests and we often still get so many compliments about how fun the atmosphere was and how great the food was. I would recommend Boatwerks to anyone looking for a wedding venue, you will not be disappointed!Boatwerks was such an easy choice for us when choosing a venue for our wedding reception. From the very first meeting Jean and her staff were so responsive to all of our needs and desires for our big day. They were truly flexible in adapting to making things just the way we wanted them to be. Being able to have our dancing outside provided a unique experience for our guests and we often still get so many compliments about how fun the atmosphere was and how great the food was. I would recommend Boatwerks to anyone looking for a wedding venue, you will not be disappointed!-
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