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Boatwerks Waterfront Restaurant

Boatwerks Waterfront Restaurant

Holland, MI
4.7 out of 5 rating, 86 Reviews
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4.7 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 others
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    Catherine C. Sent on 09/13/2023
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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.
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    Callie V. Sent on 10/15/2022
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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!
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    Alex/Whitney Sent on 07/12/2022
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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!
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    Nicole M. Sent on 08/07/2022
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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!
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    Matt C. Sent on 05/25/2022
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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.
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    Katherine F. Sent on 09/16/2021
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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.
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    Stephanie R. Sent on 07/27/2021
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    Great experience!

    Such a great experience working with Boatwerks especially during all the uncertainty with COVID
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    Colleen C. Sent on 09/02/2020
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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.
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    Arielle D. Sent on 08/24/2021
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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.
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    Chapin V. Sent on 10/07/2020
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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!
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    Kaylee J. Sent on 10/25/2019
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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!
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    Olivia B. Sent on 11/07/2019
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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!
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    Joe Sent on 09/12/2019
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    Boatwerks Wedding

    The venue was great and staff was amazing! I would highly recommend Boatwerks!

    Boatwerks Waterfront Restaurant's reply:

    Thank you Joe! The photos of your day tell the tale of your adoration for Tristan, we loved assisting you to ensure it was the 'best day ever' Best wishes to you both!
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    Dm G Sent on 08/27/2019
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    Terrific Venue

    Had a beautiful wedding reception for our youngest daughter and her husband. A perfect night and event. Jean is a dream to work with!

    Boatwerks Waterfront Restaurant's reply:

    It was a joy to work with you as well, and the payoff was such a glorious day of celebration for you, your friends and family! Congratulations!
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    Ian M. Sent on 07/22/2019
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    Great venue

    Jean and her team were easy to work with and provided top notch service prior to and the day of the reception. The venue is amazing, especially during the sunset on the outdoor patio.

    Boatwerks Waterfront Restaurant's reply:

    Thank you for choosing Boatwerks to host your reception, it was a pleasure to work with you both and your decorators, the ballroom truly reflected your characters and style, it was a joy to see it all come together!
    We appreciate that you took a moment to review us,

    We wish you and Foye the very best in life!
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    James D. Sent on 07/18/2019
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    Boatwerks was awesome

    Boatwerks was great! They accommodated our every need, and were very flexible and on time. The venue is beautiful and they really try their best to make your big day the best it can be.

    Boatwerks Waterfront Restaurant's reply:

    Amber & James thank you again for choosing Boatwerks for your wedding and reception, it was our absolute pleasure to share in your amazing day, we wish you all the best for the future!
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    Archna V. Sent on 01/05/2019
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    Beautiful venue with delicious food!

    Boatwerks was such an amazing venue and fit in perfectly with the vision we had for our wedding. Everyone there really helped make our day the best possible day, especially as we had inclement weather, they waited until the last possible minute to set up so we could make a decision on the ceremony being outside. We ended up being outside and it was absolutely perfect, just a few sprinkles! Jean added on the Macatawa room since it wasn't booked to make sure our guests had space for the cocktail hour and it ended up being such a great area for everyone to mingle. The food was absolutely amazing, and we received so many compliments on it! This was really important to me as a bit of a foodie, and I didn't want to have bland wedding food, they surpassed my expectations! During dancing, the weather outside was perfect, so the patio doors were opened and the dance floor moved outside, which really made the night perfect! Jean was wonderful to work with, helped answer every question I had, and made sure the day was exactly what we envisioned.

    Boatwerks Waterfront Restaurant's reply:

    It was a joy to work with you and a pleasure to see you get married here at Boatwerks, we trust it has been a fabulous first year! Thank you for the amazing review we truly appreciate it!
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    M Tyl Sent on 11/01/2018
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    Boatwerks, The perfect wedding venue!

    The wedding coordinator, Jean Ellis, was very accommodating and her ease of making arrangements was apparent in her experience. She was very flexible and willing to accommodate all of our requests. The venue was absolutely beautiful with an outdoor wedding Ceremony and transitioning to the indoor banquet room with sliding glass doors that opened up onto the outdoor patio was awesome. The food was excellent and the portions were very generous. Everything was done in a timely manner. There was not one mishap! We were extremely happy we chose Boatwerks.

    Boatwerks Waterfront Restaurant's reply:

    Oh my goodness we are so thrilled that Courteney & Jason's day was as perfect as can be! It was our pleasure to assist you and your family to make this happen, thank you again for choosing us, and passing on the good word, it is very much appreciated!
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    Brenda Sent on 09/10/2018
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    Exceeded our expectations every step of the way! Many guests commented it was the "best wedding" they had ever been to.
    This venue can't be beat and the staff and food are AWESOME!

    Boatwerks Waterfront Restaurant's reply:

    Brenda, thank you for the wonderful accolades and sharing your experience on Wedding Wire.
    Please pass on a big congrats to Josh and Caitlin from us!
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    Leigh Sent on 09/17/2018
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    Jean was fantastic from start to finish! The venue itself is gorgeous but we wanted different tables and chairs and she helped coordinate those rentals for us which was extremely helpful. Having her as our coordinator for the venue was such a stress reliever! Hannah the bartender was also fantastic as was the gentleman who was our onsite coordinator for the evening. All of our guests raved about the food, and having the dance floor by the wall of the windows that open onto the patio was perfect once the sun set. The games that were provided for the patio were also great to entertain those guests who aren't as into dancing the night away! Having a venue on the water alongside a park area literally made for the most breathtaking photos. Honestly, you cannot go wrong if you book this venue!
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    Ashleigh Sent on 09/05/2018
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    Boatwerks was absolutely wonderful for our reception!! The food - OUTSTANDING!! Jean, the event coordinator, is very on top of it. We were planning our wedding from over 1000 miles away so she made sure we had pictures, questions answered, and anything we needed - she did it. The view really does speak for itself and pictures cannot do it justice. it was just stunning!! I highly recommend Boatwerks, Jean, and the whole team there!!

    Boatwerks Waterfront Restaurant's reply:

    Just know that is was truly our pleasure to see off on the journey of married life!
    Your review is a joy to read, our staff will be elated to see it too as they are dedicated to making you and all of our guests feel like royalty, even if for just one day.
    We truly enjoyed having you here and it was an absolute pleasure for us to assist you in the planning.
    We wish you the very best in life.
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    Shari Sent on 08/03/2018
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    Such a great experience working with Jean at Boatwerks. My first and only wedding, so I had many questions! Jean handled everything! Gave me great options and shared her expertise in every aspect of the planning process. She always got back to me so quickly! We had the ceremony on the patio and we could not have had a more beautiful venue. Moved to the fabulous ballroom for the reception and took part in amazing food. We got so many compliments, but they should all go to Boatwerks for creating such a perfect experience.

    Boatwerks Waterfront Restaurant's reply:

    It really is our pleasure to assist you in the planning and to see the final result is always awe inspiring, thank you so much for the glowing review it is very much appreciated by all of us! We wish you and your new family all the very best!
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    Lei Sent on 07/14/2018
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    We had our wedding party here. Beautiful venue, great service and unforgettable sunset view. All of our guests surprised the location we chosen. The food is great as well. We definitely want to go back once we have big events in the future.

    Boatwerks Waterfront Restaurant's reply:

    An amazing couple deserves a wonderful wedding reception, thank you Frank & Lei for choosing Boatwerks, it was an honor to serve you!
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    Jenna Sent on 06/24/2018
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    We can’t say enough good things about Boatwerks- the food, service, staff and views were absolutely incredible.
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