Places to Eat Downtown Holland
When you hear of Holland, Michigan you probably think of Dutch heritage, tulips, and Lake Michigan. All of this is true, but did you know that Holland is also home to many great places to eat? Step onto Eighth Street to find many great food options featuring all different cuisine types. Holland’s quaint downtown has so much to offer, with heated sidewalks for those snowy winters!
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Big Lake Brewing
Stop into Big Lake Brewing’s taproom and check out their tap list and full food menu. You’ll find the usual American fare and a few more creative items like the Beer Mac and Cheese Flatbread. It comes topped with cavatappi, bacon, cheddar, and mozzarella!
Location: 13 West Seventh Street
Hours: Monday – Saturday: 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Big E’s Sports Grill
Big E’s Sports Grill is a great downtown Holland restaurant to watch a sporting event and grab a burger. This holland eatery has televisions around the restaurant so you won’t miss any critical moments during the big games! Snack on some Loaded Tots, covered in a three-cheese blend, bacon, green onion, and spicy ranch, or grab a Ron Burgundy Burger, topped with burgundy sauteed mushrooms, Founders IPA mustard, Swiss cheese, and caramelized onions. Whatever you choose, you’re sure to have a great meal at Big E’s.
Location: 121 East Eighth Street (Inside Courtyard by Mariott)
Hours:
Tuesday – Friday: 4 p.m. to 11 p.m.
Saturday – Sunday: 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.
Fricano’s Too
Home to the best thin crust pizza around, Fricano’s Too is a great option to grab a bite to eat in downtown Holland. Fricano’s keeps it simple with five topping options, but that’s been enough to keep people flocking back to their locations for over 60 years! Maybe you should be one of them…
Location: 174 South River Avenue
Hours: Monday – Saturday: 4 p.m. to 11 p.m.
Butch’s Dry Dock
Downtown Holland’s only fine dining restaurant will not disappoint! Butch’s Dry Dock is a great date night or a unique celebration option. With fresh and locally sourced ingredients, Butch’s will surely give you a meal that you’ll remember! Reservations are strongly recommended.
Location: 44 East Eighth Street
Hours: Tuesday – Saturday: 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.
City Delicatessen
City Delicatessen is a hot sandwich shop with creative sandwiches out the wazoo! With flavors worldwide and salads made from fresh ingredients, you’ll be hard-pressed to stop eating. Try their bestselling sandwich, The San Francisco, which features seasoned chicken, bacon, pepper jack, guacamole, tomatoes, and chipotle mayo on a panini. Need catering? City Delicatessen does an excellent job catering and will even deliver to local Holland businesses for free. Can you say win-win?
Location: 52 East Eighth Street
Hours: Monday – Saturday: 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
New Holland Brewing
New Holland Brewing is proud to call Holland home! Visit the pub in downtown Holland to get a taste of their beer and spirits that originated in Tulip City. They also have a full menu, including salads, sandwiches, and creative pizzas to go along with their awesome drinks.
Location: 66 East Eighth Street
Hours:
Tuesday – Thursday & Sunday: 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Friday – Saturday: 11 a.m. to 10:30 p.m.
Hops at 84 East
Looking for an extensive list of craft beer? Hops at 84 East has over 60 taps and an extensive scotch and bourbon menu. Along with the great beverage, selections is a full food menu of pub-style food. Hop is an excellent option for food to eat in downtown Holland.
Location: 84 East Eighth Street
Hours:
Monday – Tuesday: 3 p.m. to 11 p.m.
Wednesday – Thursday: 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.
Friday – Saturday: 11 a.m. to Midnight
Sunday: 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Kitchen Zero
Kitchen Zero is the place to be if it’s a quick lunch you’re looking for! Check out the quick service deli counter for hand-crafted sandwiches and salads made from top-of-the-line meats and cheeses and topped with hand-made condiments and dressings. Kitchen Zero is also a specialty grocer with many unique items! This is an excellent restaurant in downtown Holland to head to on your lunch break.
Location: 62 West Eighth Street
Hours: Monday – Saturday: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
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Poquito
Gather some friends and head to Poquito for a tapas night! Choose multiple tapas per person to share for an experience of mouthwatering flavors that originated in Spain and later found their way into the Latin culture. Need an ice breaker? Check out their house rules to spark some laughter and get the conversation flowing into the late hours.
Location: 90 West Eighth Street
Hours:
Tuesday – Thursday: 4 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Friday – Saturday: 4 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Seventy-Six
Step inside Seventy-Six for a high-end American meal in a casual-rustic environment. Take a bite out of one of the many incredible menu options, such as the 36-hour Braised Beef Short Rib – served with smoked gouda mashed potatoes, grilled asparagus, Alabama chow-chow, and natural jus. Be sure to ask about their wine recommendations to compliment your meal!
Location: 52 West Eighth Street
Hours:
Tuesday – Thursday: 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Friday – Saturday: 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Mizu Sushi
Mizu Sushi is downtown Holland’s premiere sushi restaurant! Choose from a wide variety of sushi or traditional Japanese and Korean dishes. The owner is very active in the business and can often be found behind the counter preparing food. This is a great downtown Holland restaurant option for Asian cuisine.
Location: 99 East Eighth Street
Hours: Monday – Sunday: 11:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.
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Hopcat
Grab a beer and a burger at Hopcat in downtown Holland! Hopcat has an extensive beer list that’s curated especially for the Holland community. Pair your beer with some amazing pub-fare food, and it’s a party for your tastebuds! Be sure not to miss out on the famous Cosmik fries beer battered fries sprinkled with a top-secret cracked pepper seasoning. One of our favorite places to eat downtown holland!
Location: 80 West Eighth Street
Hours:
Monday: 3 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Tuesday: Closed
Wednesday – Saturday: 3 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Sunday: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Windmill Restaurant
Windmill Restaurant is the place to go for brunch in downtown Holland! This great resteraunt serves breakfast and lunch all day and is known for its fresh homemade bread that everyone is sure to love. Need suggestions on what to eat? Try their famous Windmill Hashbrown Omelet¾ham, bacon or sausage, onion, cheese, and egg all folded inside of hashbrowns and served with toast. Yum!
Location: 28 West Eighth Street #220
Hours:
Monday – Saturday: 5 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Sunday: 7 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Cranes in the City
Cranes in the City is another great option if you need somewhere quick to grab a bite to eat. With a menu of sandwiches, salads, soups, and even some desserts, Cranes is the perfect place! Whether you need to grab something to go or have the time to chill back and relax with dine-in cuisine, Cranes accommodates all!
Location: 11 East Eighth Street
Hours:
Monday – Saturday: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Sunday: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Crust 54
Chicago-style pizza in Michigan¾need more be said? Crust 54 is your go-to deep-dish pizza destination in downtown Holland. They offer wide varieties of Chicago-style and stone-fired thin-crust pizza! This is a great establishment for food in downtown Holland.
Location: 45 East Eighth Street
Hours:
Monday – Thursday: 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Friday – Saturday: 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.
The Curragh Irish Pub
Become Irish for the afternoon at The Curragh Irish Pub! The pub offers traditional Irish fare like corned beef and cabbage and American fare with an Irish twist. Try the Dublin Burger, a half-pound sirloin burger topped with Dubliner cheese and Irish bacon¾it’s mouthwatering!
Location: 73 East Eighth Street
Hours:
Monday – Saturday: 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Sunday: 11 a.m. to 8 a.m.
Check out our article here for things to do while you’re in Holland!
Other Places to Eat Downtown Holland
- Good Earth Café
- Kitchen Zero
- New Holland Brewing Co.
- Skiles Tavern
- Taqueria Vallarta
- Boatwerks Waterfront Restaurant
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Corissa Moore
Corissa is a wife and mother of two cute kiddos, Ari and Lola. She is currently a stay-at-home mama with a background in hospitality. Corissa loves spending time with her family and exploring the West Michigan area!
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