Butch's Dry Dock

4.6

1041 Reviews

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 24, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 4 times today

Good for special occasions
Great for fine wines
Romantic

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.

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.

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

Popular dishes

Flatbread$15.00
local mushrooms, goat cheese, arugula
Baked Blue Crab Dip$16.00
crispy pita chips, pickled chiles
Octopus $18.00
patatas bravas, spanish chorizo, red onion, piquillo pepper, saffron aioli
Seared Scallops$20.00
roasted asparagus, foie gras butter, shallot, sauternes pan sauce
Garlic Frites$9.00
citrus salt, tarragon aioli
Truffle Cauliflower$15.00
lemon, grana padano
Warm Sourdough$9.00
smoked sea salt, butter
Prime Tartare$21.00
remolade, caper, cornichon, cured egg yolk, chive, crostini
La Belle Farms Foie Gras$21.00
seared foie gras, fig marmalade, pickled fennel & onion herb salad, crostini

Soups & Salads

add grilled chicken to any salad $10

Local Greens$9.00
tomato, cucumber, heirloom carrot, honey balsamic vinaigrette
Black Garlic Caesar Salad$14.00
grana padano, red onion, anchovy breadcrumb
- Half$8.00
- Full$14.00
Fennel & Citrus Salad$13.00
arugula, orange segments, pickled fennel, pine nuts, mint, citrus vinaigrette
Beet & Burrata $16.00
arugula, honeycrisp apple, red onion, pecan, smoked salt, basil oil
Green Goddess Salad$12.00
leafy romaine, grilled & chilled peach, pickled watermelon radish, gruyère, almond

Entrées

Verlasso Salmon$36.00
polenta, kale, sorrel salad, lemon beurre blanc, smoked roe
Chili Fish$35.00
pan-fried walleye, citrus chili glaze, grilled asparagus salad, peanuts, lime, herb salad
Three Bead Risotto $31.00
asparagus, local mushrooms, ramp oil, thyme
Burrata Chicken$30.00
parmesan crusted cutlets, asparagus almondine, lemon herb butter
Pineapple Pork Belly$34.00
chorizo, patatas bravas, coriander coulis, cilantro
Grilled Hanger$36.00
roasted fingerling potatoes, heirloom carrot, compound butter, balsamic cipollini onion
Roasted Cauliflower Steak$24.00
citrus fennel vinaigrette, moroccan vegetable tagine, saffron couscous, toasted almond
Bistro Burger$20.00
aged cheddar, red onion, dill pickle, crispy leek, russian dressing, garlic frites
Gnocchi & Scallops$37.00
ricotta gnocchi, parmesan cream, local mushrooms, peas, shallots
Filet Mignon$55.00
roasted truffle potatoes, local mushrooms, red wine demi
Alaskan Halibut$45.00
braised cabbage, fingerling potatoes, brown butter, smoked roe
Hand Cut Ribeye$55.00
fingerling potato, braised cabbage, house demi, summer truffle

What 1,041 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.7Service
4.7Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Grand Rapids / Western Michigan
Great for fine wines
Grand Rapids / Western Michigan
Romantic
Grand Rapids
Neighborhood gem
Grand Rapids
Great for fine wines
Grand Rapids
Romantic
Grand Rapids
Good for special occasions

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Butch's Dry Dock, located in downtown Holland, is a beloved dining destination known for its "fantastic food" and exceptional service. Patrons praise its "great ambiance" and diverse menu featuring perfectly prepared dishes. While some find it pricey, many appreciate the "creative presentation" and quality dining experience. Reservations recommended for a delightful culinary journey.

1,041 Reviews

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Kristin
VIP
Chicago
56 reviews
5.0
56 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Amazing short ribs and wine recommendation: Barbara d’Alba. The service was great. My husband throughly enjoyed celebrating his birthday at Butch’s.
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Elizabeth
Grand Rapids
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a wonderful time. The drinks were great. Our meals were awesome.
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Ilse
Grand Rapids
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Lovely evening! Very relaxing and enjoyable. Good mix of laidback but also elegant, a great atmosphere at a high top in the back of the restaurant by the bar.
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Cindy
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A lovely dining experience, with excellent service and creative and delicious dishes.
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Chris
Milwaukee
15 reviews
5.0
15 reviews
Dined on December 14, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A very nice lace with a cool vibe. We enjoyed the food and the service was outstanding.
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Tara
Detroit
20 reviews
5.0
20 reviews
Dined on December 14, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always a great experience at Butch’s. Creative food with awesome wine available on the list and to buy. Whenever we visit Holland, we’re sure to eat here. It was a special treat meeting Butch last night and having him help us pick an amazing wine!
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Janice
Grand Rapids
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on December 13, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
High prices, small servings. Shared plate charge. Won’t be returning.
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Tim
Chicago
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on December 10, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A lovely culinary and customer service experience.
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D
VIP
Grand Rapids
20 reviews
5.0
20 reviews
Dined on December 7, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We have been dining here for as long as the restaurant has been in business. It's amazing to think about how good Butch's has been for so long. Especially as a special occasion restaurant, where the service is top flight and the noise level is moderate so that you can easily have a conversation with your dining partner(s). Last night's food was exactly what it should be (Tartare app, Shared Beet and Buratta salad, Gnocchi with Scallops, and Hanger steak done to perfection! The flourless chocolate torte was decadent, and the Key Lime Sorbet was refreshing. Kudos to the kitchen team for the quality of the food! The only surprise we had involved a call a couple of hours before our reservation which was to confirm the 5:30 reservation, (I have never been a no show for a reservation at Butch's) The gentleman who called attempted to let us know that a table we had requested might not be available. Why they called to confirm an Open table reservation which had included details about a birthday celebration was beyond me. The message/impression I was left with was anything but hospitable. Frankly, the tables are all great, so the specific table was not an issue until he made a big deal out of it. His approach and tone was anything but inviting. Who ever made that call needs to find a way to let customers know they are valued.
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phillip
Grand Rapids
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 3, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Ribeye and Chicken Baratta excellent. Old Fashion done nicely. Served Erin P was excellent. Will recommend and return. Our 1st time. Thank You
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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 4.6 stars by 1041 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 24, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 4 times today

Order delivery or takeout

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.

Butch's Dry Dock

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Octopus

Burrata Chicken

Chili Fish

Starters

Flatbread$15.00

Baked Blue Crab Dip$16.00

Octopus $18.00

Seared Scallops$20.00

Garlic Frites$9.00

Truffle Cauliflower$15.00

Warm Sourdough$9.00

Prime Tartare$21.00

La Belle Farms Foie Gras$21.00

Soups & Salads

Local Greens$9.00

Black Garlic Caesar Salad$14.00

Fennel & Citrus Salad$13.00

Beet & Burrata $16.00

Green Goddess Salad$12.00

Entrées

Verlasso Salmon$36.00

Chili Fish$35.00

Three Bead Risotto $31.00

Burrata Chicken$30.00

Pineapple Pork Belly$34.00

Grilled Hanger$36.00

Roasted Cauliflower Steak$24.00

Bistro Burger$20.00

Gnocchi & Scallops$37.00

Filet Mignon$55.00

Alaskan Halibut$45.00

Hand Cut Ribeye$55.00

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

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