Favorite dishes along the lakeshore you must try! part 2
Big Lake Brewing
13 W. 17th St., Holland
616-796-8888
biglakebrewing.com
16oz Ribeye Steak
Served with rosemary roasted redskin potatoes and choice of side. You can also upgrade your steak by adding shrimp!
Boatwerks Waterfront Restaurant
216 Van Raalte Ave., Holland
616-396-0600
boatwerksrestaurant.com
Faroe Island Salmon
Pair perfect views of Lake Macatawa from Boatwerks’ large, covered patio with this must-try summer salmon! The Faroe Island Salmon has a lemon-honey glaze and is served over orzo and citrus salad, then is topped with a fresh slaw blend.
RedRock Grille
4600 Macatawa Legends Blvd., Holland
616-212-2600
redrockgrille.com
Ahi Tuna
You’ve got to try RedRock Grille’s Ahi Tuna, created by its talented chefs then finished at your table on a 500-degree volcanic fire rock so each bite is hot, flavorful and cooked the way you like it! The sesame-crusted ahi tuna is topped with a marinated cucumber salad and is served with superfood stir-fry, along with soy sauce, wasabi aioli and orange teriyaki glaze for dipping.
Ottawa Beach Inn
2155 Ottawa Beach Road, Holland
616-399-9220
ottawabeachinn.com
The Big Red Platter
Smoked pork ribs and fried perch with two sides — the best of both worlds.
Crane’s in the City
11 E. Eighth St., Holland
616-796-2489
cranesinthecity.com
City Cristo
This sandwich is a magical combination of Crane’s homemade apple butter bread, turkey, provolone cheese, slivers of apple and honey mustard dressing. It’s toasted and sprinkled with powdered sugar … and you are in heaven! Served with kettle chips and a pickle.
Crust 54
Two locations:
45 E. Eighth St., Holland
616-394-3002
1145 S. Washington Ave., Holland
616-848-7787
Carnivore deep-dish pizza
The deep-dish pizza is a must-try because it is one of the few authentic Chicago-style deep-dish pizza offerings in West Michigan! The Carnivore is the most popular item and is made with Italian sausage, pepperoni, ham and bacon.
Havana Grill
12059 Felch St., Suite 1; Holland
616-399-3466
havanagrill616.net
Vaca Frita
Havana Grill’s menu is filled with the variety, taste and soulfulness of all Latin cultures including Mexican, Caribbean and South American cuisine. The Vaca Frita is marinated shredded beef in lime, garlic and onions, then it’s seared until crispy. Served with white rice, black beans and platanos maduros.
Obstacle No. 1
92 W. Eighth St., Holland
616-994-8370
obstacleholland.com
Obstacle No. 1
This namesake cocktail is Obstacle No. 1’s unique take on an old fashioned. It’s made with flavors of Michigan maple, black walnut and cardamom. It’s smoked tableside for a one-of-a-kind presentation.
Poquito
90 W. Eighth St., Holland
616-298-2881
poquitoholland.com
Pan Con Tomate
The most classic of Spanish tapas! Crusty bread rubbed with garlic, tomato and Spanish olive oil.
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Urban St. magazine is distributed to residents and visitors of the lakeshore communities of Holland, Zeeland, Grand Haven, Spring Lake, Saugatuck, Douglas, Fennville, Muskegon, Nunica, Port Sheldon and West Olive at numerous pick-up locations including attractions, retailers, restaurants, hotels and salons/spas.
