Bowdies Chophouse - Saugatuck, Saugatuck, MI

Bowdies Chophouse - Saugatuck

Name: Bowdies Chophouse - Saugatuck
Address: 230 Culver St, Saugatuck, MI, United States, 49453
Telephone: (269) 455-5481
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.8

4.8

2448 Reviews

$31 to $50

Steakhouse

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Welcome to Bowdies Chophouse - Saugatuck, serving 100% U S D A Prime, 28 day dry aged meat! We look forward to serving you soon! We can accommodate parties of 6 or less. Parties of more than 6 will be sat separately, and not all seats are handicap accessible.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Dec 7, 2023

7:00 p.m.

Booked 15 times today

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Steakhouse, Steak, Contemporary American
Hours of Operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
Phone number
(269) 455-5481
Website
http://bowdieschophouse.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress Code
Business Casual
Executive Chef
John Kelly
Private party contact
Tyler Bowdish: (269) 455-5481

Location
230 Culver St, Saugatuck, MI 49453
Neighbourhood
Saugatuck
Parking Details
Street Parking
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 2,448 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.9Service
4.7Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

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Grand Rapids / Western Michigan
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Best Ambience
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Best Value
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Romantic
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Good for special occasions

2,448 Reviews

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Frankl
Grand Rapids
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Jordan, our waiter is fantastic and has a wonderful memory, he even remembered where we sat the last time we dined there.
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JHEJR
Grand Rapids
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fantastic service and food preparation. Phenominal wine list and specialty drink options.
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OpenTable Diner
Grand Rapids
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
We were in town from New Jersey for business for the week and this was one of the best restaurants we ate at during our stay! Loved the Bone Marrow, Brussel Sprouts, Potatoes Au Gratin and the Cowboy Steak! Will definitely come back if I’m ever in town again!
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BriannaB
Greater Boston
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 25, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Absolutely fantastic experience - Micheal took great care of us and was very knowledgeable about all of the menu items. Everything was super tasty and you could tell the quality was top notch. Highly recommend and we will be back!
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MAc3382
San Francisco
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 24, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food as always. The Bowdies Old Fashion was wonderfully crafted. Steaks were prepared perfectly. Great wine selection and I was surprised to see a 2015 Bordeaux available by the glass. Shrimp cocktail was amazing and worth the cost.
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LouisL
Los Angeles
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 24, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Tomahawk steak is a must. Drinks were amazing. Loved the Brussels Sprouts, Seasoned Vegetables, and Potatoes!
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ctrigg1
Chicago
45 reviews
vip
5.0
45 reviews
Dined on November 23, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always phenomenal, the best steak in SWMI, the scallops were excellent as well
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JodyB
Chicago
18 reviews
vip
5.0
18 reviews
Dined on November 19, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Delicious dinner! We had the filet, the salmon and the scallops. All were wonderful! Don’t skip the salads and soups - they’re great too!
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JulieS
Grand Rapids
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on November 17, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Bowdies never disappoints!! The steaks are amazing and all the food is spectacular! The Saugatuck location is just perfect and quaint! The service is outstanding! Highly recommend!!
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mmknight
Northern MI
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on November 16, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Bowdies is consistently an excellent place to dine.
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ToddW
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 14, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We celebrated our Anniversary here this week and the staff, food, service, EVERYTHING was fantastic!
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OpenTable Diner
Tampa
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 13, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always awesome!! A must when visiting Saugatuck.
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AGM13
New York Area
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on November 12, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Delicious food and amazing service! Perfect place for a birthday dinner.
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OpenTable Diner
Grand Rapids
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 12, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food was amazing! Our server Michael was so so so good, he joked with us and took very good care of us. It was a great experience.
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OpenTable Diner
Minneapolis
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 11, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The best food we’ve had at Bowdies. It’s always fantastic but this time was the best.
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RaymondB
Chicago
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on November 10, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
First class, all the way. We wouldn’t change a thing. Food and service was the very best!
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CarolG
Charleston
12 reviews
vip
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on November 10, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing service and phenomenal food. Celebrated our anniversary here and the overall experience just made our night. Everything was prepared to perfection. We had the filets and the wedge salad is the best I have ever had. Cocktails were delicious! Highly recommend for a special occasion. Our server was a delight!
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OpenTable Diner
Grand Rapids
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 8, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We normally frequent the EGR location, but this was a great experience! Lawerence, who was the bartender and server, did a phenomenal job. The manager, also was quick to bus our table, pour wine. Everything was exceptional, as always.
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AJSPKS
Naples
19 reviews
vip
5.0
19 reviews
Dined on November 5, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
As always a great meal and excellent service. This is on a regular schedule for us.
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JasonC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 5, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had a great meal at Bowdie's. The steaks were perfectly cooked to temperature as ordered and the service was very good.
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BrunoS
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 4, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Mike was terrific, consummate professional waiter. Ambiance was nice, quaint place inn downtown Saugatuck by the water. I highly recommend Bowdies.
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OpenTable Diner
Munich
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 3, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fabulous, as always! Thank you, Bowdies! We will be back soon!
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OpenTable Diner
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 3, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Our experience here was fantastic! Elijah was our serve and he made the experience a 15/10! The cocktails were strong and impressive, the potatoes were out of this world and the Brussels sprouts were superb! Our steak was wonderful and Elijah cut it for us at the table, as we shared. The highlight for us was the wedge salad. I wish I could bottle the homemade blue cheese dressing! Elijah was informative and extremely friendly, a true professional waiter. We were visiting for a long weekend form Chicago and we can’t wait to visit again!
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Denny
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 30, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great experience. Service was personalized and very helpful when selecting our choices. It was a special occasion and we were treated accordingly. Our table was reserved in a quieter area of the restaurant and information on sides and salads was invaluable. Desert was no charge as a gesture of appreciation for selecting Bowdie's Chophouse as our destination.
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ShannonC
Chicago
41 reviews
vip
5.0
41 reviews
Dined on October 29, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great overall atmosphere and awesome service. We are not big meat eaters, but there are some good seafood options. The portions are huge, so you won’t leave hungry!
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DoctorDave
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 28, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had the absolute best experience at Bowdie's. The service was phenomenal, and the experience was truly one of a kind. The food and drinks were also excellent. Plan to return in the future!
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Honest
Detroit
32 reviews
vip
5.0
32 reviews
Dined on October 28, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great atmosphere! Steak was good. Service was good Will be back
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AllisonS
Indiana
7 reviews
vip
4.0
7 reviews
Dined on October 27, 2023
overall4food5service4ambience3
This was our first time at Bowdies and we chose it because of it's convenient location to where we were in Saugatuck. The entrance was cramped, as there was no formal hostess area, just a stand by the door amongst tables with patrons eating. I even thought maybe we'd come in the wrong door until someone came over to get us seated. The weather that day was unseasonably warm and a little humid. I'm mentioning this because there was a mild smell in the restaurant that wasn't very pleasing and we thought it might be due to that. It wasn't bad enough that we wanted to leave, but it was off-putting nonetheless. However, the food definitely made up for any issues. My husband and I both ordered the filet and, despite requesting different temps, both were done perfectly. The side of potatoes au gratin was delicious and big enough that we had leftovers. We didn't have dessert, but what we saw looked very good.
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KevinB
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 27, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Love this place. Great spot for a couple celebrating a anniversary.
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OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on October 27, 2023
overall4food3service4ambience4
The wife and I had a enjoyable night. She had her salmon specially prepared the way she likes it’s by the chef which was highly appreciate. She enjoyed it very much. I ordered the bone in New York strip med and it was cooked perfectly as well. After the second bite I had a 6-8 inch blond hair attached to my steak. I could no longer enjoy but did take a steak to go. I know it wasn’t the chefs hair but a server that walked by the hot plate from the kitchen or pass window. I just believe there should have been a complimentary drink or dessert ( just some form acknowledgment of this mishap). Or the manager stopping by. Knowing the cost of steaks and that I took one home I wouldn’t expect the Steak to come off but nothing seemed like the get what I can now mentality than this Guest returning and having a better experience on the next visit. Thank you for the overall good experience but could have been outstanding.
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OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 24, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Elijah was a great server. Very knowledgeable highly recommend
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OpenTable Diner
Chicago
13 reviews
4.0
13 reviews
Dined on October 23, 2023
overall4food4service4ambience4
Steaks were amazing! Au Gratin Potatoes to die for! Escargot severely oversalted along with the seasonable veggie (squash). Server very knowledgeable about menu, drinks & wine list. Very attentive early then more scarce when busy. Free birthday desserts were appreciated. Sum it up- Great Prime steaks cooked to perfection, wine/drink list impressive. Server knowledgeable, friendly but lost focus at end. Chef needs to taste some of his dishes and lighten up on salt amount. Nice location. Unique lower level dining room. Would def recommend.
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Julie
Greater Boston
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on October 22, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fantastic steakhouse with great seafood options. Service was perfect with Ann. Anxious to return
1 person found this helpful
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Stacey
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 22, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Everything about the night was perfect! The food, the drinks, and our server, Syd! We were celebrating a birthday and it was wonderful.
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GregoryK
Grand Rapids
3 reviews
1.0
3 reviews
Dined on October 21, 2023
overall1food5service4ambience1
Made reservations months before arrival. First date the Open Table allowed me to reserve. Worst table in the house sandwiched between the back of the bar, next to the restrooms with a direct view of the servers' bar station and the kitchen less than 10' feet away. Patrons lined up next to the our table to use the restooms. Noise level unbelieveable especially the drunk woman at the bar who "worked" the bar area engaging with any one and every one in LOUD conversation. In fact, the worst table I have ever had, EVER. Not exactly what I was planning on for a 50th wedding anniversary. Hostess made NO EFFORT to assist. She NEVER returned to the table after seating us. Take it or leave it. Didn't even comp a cup of coffee or a dessert. The server asked if we wanted an "anniversary" dessert so he was aware of the situation and he did nothing to try to improve our dining experience.
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OT
OpenTable Diner
Chicago
28 reviews
vip
5.0
28 reviews
Dined on October 20, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Everything was fabulous. Food, service and ambience were perfection.
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OpenTable Diner
Grand Rapids
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on October 14, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food and service are always the best of the best!
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OT
OpenTable Diner
Key West
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 14, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Phenomenal food! Great service! Wish we lived closer as we’d love to keep coming
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AndreaR
Fayetteville
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 10, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Waitstaff was phenomenal! Highly recommend everything on the menu.
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PixieMaximus
Seattle
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 10, 2023
overall3food4service5ambience5
This is a difficult review to write as our experience at Bowdie’s was mostly very positive, with the exception of the cowboy ribeye steak. The atmosphere was great, the service was excellent, and the cocktails were wonderful. The escargot and shrimp bisque were delicious. The roasted Brussels sprouts were slightly undercooked, but tasty, and the au gratin potatoes were exceptional. The steak was a complete disappointment. It was fatty and extremely tough, particularly for a dry-aged steak. I would go back to enjoy the appetizers, side dishes, and cocktails.
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Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitising
- Surfaces sanitised between seatings
- Digital, disposable or sanitised menu provided
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Sanitiser or wipes provided for customers
Physical distancing
- Limited number of seated diners
- Distancing maintained in common areas
- Extra space between tables

Protective equipment
- Waitstaff wear masks
- Diners must wear masks unless eating or drinking
Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace
- Staff temperature check required
- Contact tracing information collected

FAQs

Bowdies Chophouse - Saugatuck is rated 4.8 stars by 2448 OpenTable diners.

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

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Dec 7, 2023

7:00 p.m.

Booked 15 times today

Google Map for Bowdies Chophouse - Saugatuck

230 Culver St, Saugatuck, MI 49453

Additional information

Neighbourhood
Saugatuck
Hours of Operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Steakhouse, Steak, Contemporary American
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress Code
Business Casual
Parking Details
Street Parking
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
John Kelly
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://bowdieschophouse.com/
Phone number
(269) 455-5481
Private party contact
Tyler Bowdish: (269) 455-5481

Bowdies Chophouse - Saugatuck

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Additional information

Au Gratin Potatoes

Seared Scallops

Shrimp Cocktail

To Start

Shrimp Cocktail

Escargot

Seared Scallops

Bone Marrow

Soups & Salads

Shrimp Bisque

House Wedge

Grilled Caesar

Prime

Kansas City

Bone-In Filet

The Tomahawk

Porterhouse

Filet Mignon

Cowboy Ribeye

Add-Ons

Bowdie's Sauce

House-Aged Worcestershire

Blue Cheese Crumbles

Lobster Tail

Horseradish

The Mains

Faroe Island Salmon

Roast Half Chicken

For Sharing

Brussels & Belly

Au Gratin Potatoes

Creamed Spinach

Lobster Mac

Seasonal Vegetables

Mushrooms

Truffle Fries

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Cleaning & sanitising

Physical distancing

Protective equipment

Screening

FAQs

How is Bowdies Chophouse - Saugatuck restaurant rated?

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