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Logan Shanafelt
Logan Shanafelt
Event Sales Manager

26 years in business

We speak English

Medium team (11-20 members)

Boatwerks Waterfront Restaurant is a wedding venue and catering business in Holland, Michigan. This restaurant boasts over 13 years of experience producing gourmet food for wedding events and special occasions. Overlooking Lake Macatawa, the restaurant welcomes newlyweds to host their big day on-site in one of the three event spaces to complete the dining experience. Flooded with natural light and elegant furnishings, the restaurant exudes a charming ambiance that will surely leave a lasting impression on all present.

Facilities and Capacity

Celebrations with 10 to 400 people can be held in Boatwerks Waterfront Restaurant's various elegant spaces. The private dining room is ideal for an intimate soiree with up to 60 people and features warm tones, contemporary lighting, and breathtaking views of Lake Macatawa. More elaborate events can take advantage of their largest ballroom, which is bathed in natural light thanks to a retractable wall of windows. Upon booking this bright and airy space, you will also gain access to a private courtyard with panoramic views.

Cuisine

Boatwerks Waterfront Restaurant offers delectable dishes made from seasonal and fresh ingredients, ensuring high-quality flavors and presentation. Specializing in American cuisine, the restaurant caters to an extensive range of dietary requirements, from vegan and lactose-free to nut-free and organic. Couples can customize their menu with the hors d'oeuvres, starters, entrees, and desserts of their choice. The restaurant can cater to events with buffets, family-style dining, and plated dining based on the couple's preferences and wedding theme.

Services Offered

Boatwerks Waterfront Restaurant provides an all-inclusive bar package with a combination of cash and open bars available. Champagne toasts, signature drinks, and house wine are available upon request. Sure to ease your planning woes, their starting rate includes tables, chairs, lighting, tableware, linens, and setup and teardown.

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FAQ

Do you have a site fee for wedding receptions at your venue?

Yes

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during peak season?

$6,000

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during off-peak season?

$2,000

Do you have a site fee for wedding ceremonies at your venue?

Yes

What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during peak season?

$2,000

What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during off-peak season?

$1,500

Which of the following are included in the starting site fee?

Chairs
China
Clean Up
Event Planning
Flatware
Glassware
Lighting/Sound
Linens
Set Up
Tables

Which of the following are included in the cost of wedding catering?

Cake Cutting
Server(s)

What is the starting price per person for bar service?

$32

Which of the following are included in the starting price for bar service?

House Beer
House Liquor
House Wine
Signature Drink

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

3

Describe your venue:

Ballroom
Banquet Hall
Restaurant
Waterfront

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor
Uncovered Outdoor

Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?

Ceremony
Reception
Bridal Shower
Engagement Party
Elopements
Rehearsal Dinner

What event services do you offer?

Bar Services
Catering Services
Clean Up
Event Planner
Event Rentals
Get Ready Rooms
Liability Insurance
Outside Vendors
Wifi

What catering services do you offer?

Buffet
Cocktail Reception
Dessert
Hors d'oeuvres
Outside Cake
Plated
Server(s)
Stations
Tastings

What bar services do you provide?

Bartender(s)
Cash Bar
Champagne Toast
House Beer
House Liquor
House Wine
Limited Bar
Liquor License
Open Bar
Premium Liquor
Signature Drink
Specialty Beer
Specialty Wine

What event items are available?

Altar/Arch
Audio Equipment
Centerpieces
Chairs
Chair Covers
Dance Floor
Decor
Drapery
Lighting
Tables
Tents
Tent Accessories

What food and beverage items are available?

Barware
China
Flatware
Glassware
Linens

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Valet
Wheelchair Access

What months are included in your peak season?

April
May
June
July
August
September
October
December

What months are included in your off-peak season?

January
February
March
April
November

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Reviews of Boatwerks Waterfront Restaurant

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Boatwerks is highly recommended for a variety of events, including weddings, corporate parties, and showers. The staff, particularly Tracey and Hannah, are praised for their professionalism, helpfulness, and attention to detail during the planning process and on the day of the event. Guests appreciated the excellent food, beautiful setting by the water, spacious rooms, and the accommodating staff who ensured all special requests and dietary needs were met. The venue's indoor and outdoor spaces, stunning views, and seamless service make it a top choice for hosting memorable events.

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Boatwerks is highly recommended for a variety of events, including weddings, corporate parties, and showers. The staff, particularly Tracey and Hannah, are praised for their professionalism, helpfulness, and attention to detail during the planning process and on the day of the event. Guests appreciated the excellent food, beautiful setting by the water, spacious rooms, and the accommodating staff who ensured all special requests and dietary needs were met. The venue's indoor and outdoor spaces, stunning views, and seamless service make it a top choice for hosting memorable events.

Weddingwire
4.8/5 137 reviews
Google
4.4/5 4730 reviews
Jenell
Jenell Sent on 02/17/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Beautiful Location

A favorite for all guests. Very professional staff and booking process. Lots of options to choose from.
Tara
Tara Sent on 12/15/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Beautiful Venue!

Planning our company Christmas party was a breeze with the staff at Boatwerks! Tracey was amazing and made choosing everything easy and went out of her way to make sure that everyone with allergies or special requests was taken care of!
A
Ashley Sent on 12/12/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Great Experience

We held our annual company Christmas party there and everything from the initial request to the day of the event went amazingly. Tracey was great to work with.
Kyle
Kyle Sent on 11/14/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Annual Fundraising Event

The staff makes this venue worth it. The food is excellent and well prepared. They care for all special diets. The beginning of the process was stress free. The night of the event was wonderful. The setting of this venue is gorgeous! Would highly recommend Boatwerks!
Kurt
Kurt Sent on 07/30/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Boatwerks Rehearsal Dinner

We had our Rehearsal Dinner at Boatwerks in the Macatawa Room. We had 38 guests and the room felt spacious - people enjoyed an evening of good food and conversation. The service was excellent, planning the event was easy and the waitstaff and bartender were very attentive the evening of the event.
Jerrie
Jerrie Sent on 07/01/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Wedding Rehearsal Luncheon

We rented the Macatawa room for our son and daughter-in-law's wedding rehearsal. The venue was perfect. The service was excellent. Hannah (our coordinator) was quick to respond to our emails and made sure we had all of the details covered. She made the planning easy.
Krista
Krista Sent on 06/30/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing views AND customer service

We loved being right on the water for our event! You can't beat the views!
A
Amy Sent on 06/29/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Rehearsal dinner for our son and daughter-in-law

We had our son and daughter-in-law's rehearsal dinner here, we opted for the pizza buffet with assorted cookies/bars for dessert. All of the staff was so nice and helpful. Would highly recommend them.
N
Natalie Sent on 06/09/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Rehearsal Dinner Perfection

We had our rehearsal dinner at Boatwerks and we cannot recommend them enough. Their food and service was amazing and we just had the perfect night with them! Staff is incredibly kind and it truly made the night amazing.
M
Morgan Sent on 05/06/2025
5 out of 5 rating

100% Recommendation!

This venue is beyond beautiful, especially being on the water. I love that most if not all rooms have wonderful views of the water. It adds so much natural light to the rooms as well.
I hosted my sister’s baby shower at Boatwerks, and will always recommend this venue to friends/family. The staff are always so friendly, welcoming, and very helpful! The food/beverage options are always exactly what we are looking for. The shower was absolutely perfect and couldn’t have gone any better.
I’ve hosted 3 events now a at Red Water venues 2 of them at Boatwerks and will continue to be a repeat customer.
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Team

Tracey Barry
Tracey Barry
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Lacey Sheffer
Lacey Sheffer
Event Sales Manager
Logan Shanafelt
Logan Shanafelt
Event Sales Manager

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With Boatwerks you cannot go wrong. They have a professional staff that can meet all of your needs. I attended a charity function (Humane Society) at their venue and we had spectacular food that was over the top. The room was gorgeous. I own my own event center and will be utilizing Boatwerks as one of our preferred caterers in the near future.

Holden Michael Events Holden Michael Events Wedding Planners

Boatwerks is a one-of-a-kind venue with gorgeous views of Lake Macatawa. The food is delicious and service is superb! And the outdoor space? Perfect for cocktails or dancing under the stars. We always love working here!

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Tom and the entire staff at Boatwerks are a pleasure to work with in every way. They truly understand how important guest experience is with their professionalism, attention to detail and willingness to go the extra mile. All of these great qualities ensure that each and every guest can truly enjoy their special event without any stress or worry. We value our partnership with Boatwerks and look forward to our events with them and are happy to recommend them for a variety of events.

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Boatwerks Waterfront Restaurant frequently asked questions

Boatwerks Waterfront Restaurant includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Chairs
  • China
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planning
  • Flatware
  • Glassware
  • Lighting/Sound
  • Linens
  • Set Up
  • Tables
Boatwerks Waterfront Restaurant includes the following items and services in its wedding catering costs:
  • Cake Cutting
  • Server(s)
The bar service starting price at Boatwerks Waterfront Restaurant includes:
  • House Beer
  • House Liquor
  • House Wine
  • Signature Drink
The space offered by Boatwerks Waterfront Restaurant for wedding events is known for:
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet Hall
  • Restaurant
  • Waterfront
Boatwerks Waterfront Restaurant offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
  • Uncovered Outdoor
Boatwerks Waterfront Restaurant offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
  • Elopements
  • Rehearsal Dinner
Boatwerks Waterfront Restaurant offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Bar Services
  • Catering Services
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planner
  • Event Rentals
  • Get Ready Rooms
  • Liability Insurance
  • Outside Vendors
  • Wifi
Boatwerks Waterfront Restaurant offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Altar/Arch
  • Audio Equipment
  • Centerpieces
  • Chairs
  • Chair Covers
  • Dance Floor
  • Decor
  • Drapery
  • Lighting
  • Tables
  • Tents
  • Tent Accessories
Boatwerks Waterfront Restaurant is recommended by 96% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.8 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 4.8 in quality of service, 4.8 in average response time, 4.8 in professionalism, 4.7 in flexibility and 4.7 in value.
Boatwerks Waterfront Restaurant currently offers 1 offer promotion for wedding services.
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