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Boatwerks Waterfront Restaurant is a lakeside wedding venue located in Holland, MI. The management at this restaurant welcomes you to gather your friends and family around the dinner table and celebrate the love between you and your partner. With multiple event spaces, you can be flexible when planning your event and celebrate all its stages in one location. Located only a short drive from Grand Rapids, you can benefit from proximity to the city’s many accommodation options and transport links.
Boatwerks Waterfront Restaurant management welcomes you to the venue with pride. They are excited for you to celebrate your special day on-site and offer you access to several spaces. You can celebrate your big day overlooking the waters of Lake Macatawa from the comfort of the Black River Ballroom. A spacious setting in which to celebrate, its floor-to-ceiling windows welcome lake views and ample natural light. Before dinner, you can celebrate your vows in the restaurant’s courtyard, with the lake as your backdrop. A pavilion covered by a roof made of repurposed sails, this sheltered space makes the most of the venue’s spectacular location. For a smaller gathering, you can choose the Macatawa Room. Warm touches such as a fireplace and wood paneling welcome guests to relax in comfort and style.
You can celebrate with over 250 loved ones at your side at the Boatwerks Waterfront Restaurant. The kitchen team will delight your friends and family with expertly cooked food made with the freshest ingredients. These, of course, include a selection of seafood from BBQ shrimp to pan-seared grouper.
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Amenities
Ceremony Area
Dressing Room
Handicap Accessible
Indoor Event Space
Liability Insurance
Outdoor Event Space
Reception Area
Wireless Internet
Ceremony Types
Civil Union
Commitment Ceremony
Elopement
Interfaith Ceremony
Non-Religious Ceremony
Religious Ceremony
Second Wedding
Vow Renewal Ceremony
Settings
Ballroom
Beach
Waterfront
Restaurant
Venue Service Offerings
Bar & Drinks
Cakes & Desserts
Destination Weddings
Destination Wedding Packages
Food & Catering
Planning
Rentals & Equipment
Service Staff
Awards and Affiliations
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Meet the team
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- Tracey BarryEvent Sales ManagerBorn & raised in Michigan, Tracey is thrilled to be back after 22 years! After moving to Naples, Florida in 2002 to care for her Grandfather, she instantly fell in love with the hospitality industry and started her career in something that she truly enjoys! The majority of her career has been spent in Food & Beverage Operations and Management and Events Sales and Planning @ private country clubs in Naples, Florida and Charlotte, NC. Being responsible for other’s perception of a company’s brand and reputation excite Tracey, as does the challenge of initiating and creatively prospecting new customer relationships. Tracey is authentic, honest, and driven to succeed, and accountability is important to her. Throughout her career, Tracey’s success has been dependent on her ability to foster positive, productive, and lasting relationships, manage many and complex priorities, pay attention to the small but important details that impact how well a business operates, and provide superior solutions where it matters most to customers. In her free time she enjoys golfing, hiking with her fur babies, live music, going on adventures and spending time with family.
- Lacey ShefferEvent Sales ManagerLacey, the event sales manager at Macatawa Golf Club, enjoys connecting with and getting to know the couples she works with, believing that wedding planning should be an enjoyable experience. Her team specializes in creating beautiful and memorable experiences for brides and grooms, utilizing the stunning ballroom, fun atmosphere throughout the clubhouse, and picture-perfect views and photo opportunities. The team strives to make each couple’s day relaxed, fun, and unforgettable, making them feel at home at Macatawa Golf Club. They look forward to getting to know each and every client.
- Logan ShanafeltEvent Sales ManagerLogan started his career assisting corporate and private events in 2018, and his passion for quality food, memorable moments, and bringing people together has kept him in the industry since! He started engaging in West Michigan events in early 2021 and has worn many hats as a part of weddings, non-profit galas, and private corporate gatherings. He joined the RedWater group in 2026 as an Event Sales Manager and loves his views of Lake Macatawa while getting to know more of the Holland community. Outside of events, you can find Logan grabbing brunch with his friends, playing musical instruments, or traveling to visit his seven younger siblings!
Reviews
4.8
out of 5.0158 reviews
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Boatwerks is a highly recommended wedding venue praised for its stunning location on the water, excellent service, and delicious food. The staff, including event coordinators like Tracey and Hannah, were commended for their professionalism and attentiveness. Guests enjoyed the seamless planning process, beautiful indoor and outdoor spaces, and the option to enjoy both settings during the event. The venue's inclusive packages and partnerships with vendors were highlighted as making the wedding planning process easier for couples, with many guests highly recommending Boatwerks for weddings and special events.Review photos
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Tara B
5.0
12/15/2025
We had a large Company Christmas Party at Boatwerks this past weekend with over 235 people in attendance and not only did the space work out great, but the quality of the food and ...
the customer service was fabulous! I had multiple people come up to me and rave about everything! Not to mention the place was gorgeous and being on the water is always beautiful. Tracey was a gem to work with as well.
Ashley S
5.0
12/12/2025
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.
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Kristin T
5.0
11/21/2025
This was our second year holding our fall fundraising event at Boatwerks and it was flawless again! The sales team and the day-of-event team were friendly, helpful and very easy to...
work with. Anything we needed they were very attentive and detail focused. We have booked our event for next year already. Highly recommend - only drawback is because our event is in early November, it's too cold to enjoy the deck and beautiful lake views outside (it's still pretty cool view from the warm inside!)
Kyle T
5.0
11/14/2025
Excellent event. Sales team was professional and full of knowledge - very helpful - made things stress free!! Event team was on top of everything!! Great service!! Chefs were on i...
t - great food!!! Service was top notch. Would highly recommend. The venue is a great location, very beautiful!!
Danielle J
5.0
8/23/2025
Boatwerks is a beautiful wedding venue with an indoor and outdoor space. We worked with Hannah throughout the planning process and she was great to work with. Our wedding day was a...
bsolutely wonderful and everything ran smoothly. The staff was friendly and well organized. We had our ceremony outside on the patio and our reception followed inside with the doors being opened later on in the evening. Our guests loved being able to be indoors and outdoors all in the same spot. We would highly recommend Boatwerks to anyone looking for a beautiful wedding venue!
Dawn B
5.0
7/30/2025
We had our Rehearsal Dinner at Boatwerks in the Macatawa Room. Hannah, the event coordinator, did a great job helping us plan for the evening and the bartender and waitstaff provid...
ed excellent customer service the evening of the event. All the food on the buffet was excellent. We would highly recommend Boatwerks for your next special event!
Alexandra D
4.0
7/28/2025
We had our rehearsal dinner here, after initially wanting to get married here. We decided not to have our wedding day at Boatwerks because the contract was very strange - they woul...
dn't write out any of the things you get on the day of (bridal suite, chairs, etc.), which does leave things open to misinterpretation. Ultimately, we love the location so much we decided to have our rehearsal dinner and welcome party on the patio and the west room, and it was perfection!!
Katie C
4.0
7/09/2025
Boatwerks was a beautiful spot for our outdoor wedding ceremony and reception. The views of the lake you cannot beat and the indoor/outdoor atmosphere was lovely for guests. The st...
aff during the ceremony and reception were friendly and attentive and provided fast service. Food was great and well received amongst the guests. We give it a 4/5 instead of a 5/5 mainly because of the parking situation. Family that came for family photos were supposed to have spots reserved with cones but cones were removed by people attending a nearby festival and Boatwerks failed to mention this during the rehearsal and failed to keep those spots reserved. A better system should be in place as they created a lot of stress amongst family members and put us behind in our timeline. They also failed to prevent guests from coming to the ceremony space early and guests were coming while we were still doing family photos. Our coordinator had to put a stop to it but it did create some tension. Overall our wedding day was beautiful and we are happy with our decision to have our wedding there.
Jens M
5.0
7/02/2025
Hannah from Boatwerks was great to work with for our work event.
Jerrie A
5.0
7/01/2025
Great venue for our wedding rehearsal luncheon for our son and daughter-in-law. The had a great selection to choose for the buffet. The service was excellent. I would highly rec...
ommend the Macatawa Room for a small to medium size gathering. We will definitely be back
Diana A
5.0
7/01/2025
Boatwerks truly exceeded expectations for our wedding day!! Hannah was super helpful throughout the entire planning process and was quick to respond to the million questions I had....
As a type A bride planning the whole wedding herself, I sent Hannah countless emails and she was also so prompt!
A part of the reason we picked Boatwerks was for the vision I had for a boat entrance into cocktail hour, and it was truly the highlight of the night. Our guests have no stopped talking about our entrance!! (They also let you dock the boat overnight if you need to)
I think doing a wedding there you have to take advantage of the outdoor space (which is highly dependent on weather) but if weather is not on your side, the entire event can be indoors without a problem. A June wedding we had the most incredible sunset and got the most stunning photos. The staff also always had their eyes on me and my husband making sure to offer us drinks if we ever had an empty hand. The food was delicious, even buffet style it was hot and the lines moved quickly. I was actually slightly nervous because we did the food tasting a few months prior and felt the food was pretty underwhelming and underseasoned. BUT, they really showed up for the wedding day because it was delicious and our guests thoroughly enjoyed the spread!!
Boatwerks is definitely more of an “all inclusive” venue, which made planning so much easier. They also have partnerships with other vendors that make it even easier for wedding day.
Overall, we could not recommend Boatwerks for your wedding, the entire process was so seamless and we had the most perfect day!
Amy G
5.0
6/29/2025
We held our son and daughter-in-law's rehearsal dinner here. Since they were having a more fancy menu at their wedding we decided to do a pizza buffet with cookies and bars, it wa...
s nice to have that option. Would highly recommend them - staff was super nice and helpful.
Matthew C
5.0
6/25/2025
We had our wedding reception at Boatwerks. The staff did a great job, and the food was amazing. The only downside is it was a hot day outside and the room was also very hot!
Sabrina Z
5.0
6/11/2025
Wonderful venue from a breakfast to wedding event
Emily M
5.0
6/10/2025
We absolutely love having our annual client open house at Boatwerks and continue to use their event space and catering year after year. Absolutely beautiful space and the patio and...
the window walls can’t be beat. Redwater makes everything easy for you. Hannah was an amazing event sales manager to work with and she ensured that everything was taken care of on the back end. Christie was our day of coordinator and made sure everything was seamless. If you want to be able to host your event without having to worry about food, venue, etc.- Hannah and Christie are your team. What a relief to not have to stress about the logistics at my own event.
Natalie S
5.0
6/09/2025
Boatwerks hosted our rehearsal dinner and they made our night absolutely perfect. The food and service was amazing! Cannot recommend them enough.
Joseph A
5.0
6/09/2025
The venue itself is beautiful, and the food and service were excellent. The staff did refuse to serve alcohol to one of our guests for having an out of state ID, which is ridiculou...
s. Other than that, everything was great.
Morgan M
5.0
5/06/2025
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 we...
ll.
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.
Giles
5.0
4/01/2025
Staff was welcoming and very accommodating! The food was amazing and the restaurant was clean and had a beautiful view of the river. Very spacious venues. Professional and organize...
d staff.
Holly
5.0
3/31/2025
We had a great experience at an event held in the boatwerks event center. The staff was kind and food was exceptional.
Allison H
5.0
3/31/2025
Hannah was great! She helped coordinate every detail of the day. We had a wonderful experience
Janice F
5.0
12/11/2024
We were very happy with our company Christmas party at Boatwerks. The space is beautiful, the staff professional and helpful, and the food was great! Would highly recommend!
Anna M
5.0
10/22/2024
If you’re in the mood for a seamless booking experience, look no further than using Redwater Events, Hannah was absolutely amazing and great with details and impeccable service, th...
e dessert menu was truly a showstopper!
Lyza S
5.0
10/22/2024
We had a small corporate event at Boatwerks and our experience was great! We worked with Hannah, who made the planning process seamless. The staff was incredible, had everything se...
t up and ready to go for our team (even a half hour early for our early bird arrivals), and the food was delicious! Highly recommend for any size event.
Jordan M
5.0
10/21/2024
The food was yummy and the staff were so helpful and friendly! A great environment for any event! Tracey The event coordinator was great to work with as well. Overall, it was a gre...
at experience, hosting our event there.
Bryce Q
5.0
10/18/2024
Everything went according to plan. Food was great.
Eric V
4.0
10/04/2024
It was a beautiful day and a beautiful location for our event.
Megan M
5.0
10/01/2024
We loved every part of having Boatwerks as our wedding location. Tracey was very helpful and responsive in the planning process and the day of staff exceeded our expectations from ...
their professionalism and friendliness to making the whole event feel seamless. We kept our wedding as simple as possible and we are so glad because our guests wouldn’t stop raving about the lake view and beautiful event space.
Liz D
5.0
9/17/2024
Boatwerks is a beautiful venue on the lake. We had our daughter’s after wedding day brunch here and it was a wonderful ending to an amazing weekend! Hannah and the staff were frien...
dly, helpful and accommodating. And the food was delicious! Our guests raved about everything. 10/10!!
Madison O
5.0
9/16/2024
I have been to Boatwerks lots of times for all types of events (casual dining, wedding, engagement party, and bridal shower) and each time was a perfect experience! Highly recommen...
d for the venue alone and the great food is a cherry on top!
Morgan N
5.0
9/16/2024
Our sales manager did a great job answering most of my questions in a professional manner (and I had a lot of them). We absolutely loved the atmosphere and the staff on the day of,...
everyone made our special day amazing. Food was really good, but be aware that wedding tastings are not free and we found some variance in the cooked vegetables (overdone vs raw vs just right). Thank you for an amazing day Boatwerks!
Sydney H
5.0
9/03/2024
Very helpful. Made the day great.
Christopher M
5.0
8/29/2024
Boatwerks was beautiful and the staff was professional and kept us feeling calm leading up to the wedding day. Hannah was very easy to work with. The value for the location is unma...
tched
Cara B
5.0
8/19/2024
My daughter chose Boatwerks Waterfront Restaurant for her wedding lunch and it was the perfect choice for the event. The service was excellent, the view was lovely, and the food w...
as delicious. Everyone in attendance enjoyed the event!
Mara T
4.0
8/07/2024
We were all so please with this venue for our rehearsal dinner! The food and staff were incredible! Would recommend :)
Sydney P
5.0
8/06/2024
The food and service was fantastic, everyone raved. Will definitely be back!
Jenell K
5.0
7/26/2024
Wonderful location for your special event. Knowledgeable staff and very professional.
Karl S
5.0
7/24/2024
Great food and service- third year for family reunion of more than 30! Recommend highly!
Jess W
5.0
7/22/2024
I cannot recommend Boatwerks enough. I am very type A and ask a lot of questions and Tracey was there to answer them all and always in a timely and friendly fashion. I never had to...
worry that she was on top of my wedding details. Their prices are absolutely wonderful for everything that you get. You cannot beat the lake front deck and huge windows in the ballroom! Everybody complimented the food, the bar setup and bartender were amazing (shout out to Cara!), the serving staff was so prompt and polite. The day of staff were incredible and very attentive to some of our special requests and guests with allergies. I could not have asked for a better venue.
Michele D
5.0
7/16/2024
Tracey was excellent to work with setting up the rehearsal dinner. Great communication and the food was fabulous. Highly recommend.
Amber L
5.0
7/02/2024
We had a work retirement party there. The communication from staff was very fast. The food was amazing. Would highly recommend having events there
Christina B
5.0
7/02/2024
Boatwerks was the perfect summer wedding venue! Our guests really enjoyed the outdoor space, especially the games (giant jenga, cornhole, etc) that were available for the reception...
. The string lights over the outdoor space were a perfect added touch! The service was top notch and the food was excellent! We only ordered a small cutting cake and wished there was more! (get the funfetti, you won't regret it!)
Kathy M
5.0
7/02/2024
Great spot for rehearsal dinner. A lot of dining options, water views, and very helpful and professional staff.
Ana A
5.0
6/25/2024
We had our rehearsal dinner, ceremony, and wedding at Boatwerks. The entire team was great to work with and made everything run smoothly from start to finish for everything!
We re...
ceived a ton of compliments on the service and food (especially the Cinnamon Toast Crunch cupcakes!).
Jane G
4.0
6/18/2024
We hosted our son's rehearsal dinner at Boatwerks and loved the ambiance. Dinner and dessert were delicious! The weather was perfect and after we had eaten, we went outside to chat...
on the waterfront patio, which sets this location apart. I felt like we maybe could've benefitted from an additional server, but otherwise had a nice time and at an affordable price point.
Kamarah S
4.0
5/29/2024
Beautiful venue for rehearsal dinner! Super friendly staff in the planning process and lots of menu items to choose from, including allergy friendly options.
Brooke E
5.0
5/28/2024
The Macatawa Room at Boatwerks has amazing views and easy access to the bar and sitting outside. The room was spacious for our group of 40, and the events team was easy to work wit...
h and helped us out with all of our needs/requests. Those traveling from out of town appreciated the ease of parking and finding the events room as well.
Megan K
3.0
5/27/2024
Beautiful venue with good food, but the communication and organization with staff needs improvement.
Jenna P
5.0
5/23/2024
Had a wedding shower for my soon to be sister in law and they were so attentive to us and our needs and the place looked lovely. Clean bathrooms, it was such a wonderful experience...
!! I would highly recommend.
Gwen A
5.0
5/16/2024
Beautiful venue, staff is excellent to work with and all the details were handled. Food was excellent as well.
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