RESTAURANT REVIEW: 8th Street Grille, Holland, Michigan.

Where:  20 W. 8th Street, Holland, MI,  49423.  (616)392.5888  http://www.8thstreetgrille.com/
Cost:  High.  For 2 of us to eat out, getting a water, pop, 1 appetizer, 2 meals, and 2 desserts it was over $50 (before discount)...  (See any coupons available here:  http://www.8thstreetgrille.com/coupons.htm or www.restaurant.com.)

This is a classy, cozy little gourmet restaurant in the Heart of downtown Holland, Michigan, on 8th Street.  It has the feel of a small-town restaurant where it feels like upscale comfort.  Living in Holland, we can tell you that this place is always packed-- regardless of the high price tag.  This means two things:  Great food and wonderful service.  That is exactly what we received.  Even though it was a packed house when we went (as it always is), the server was polite, friendly, and seemed happy to be waiting on us.  If you want high quality food, and a real dining experience, you need to try 8th Street Grille-- anytime of year.

A beautiful shot of a snowy downtown Holland.

Made in house:  Draft Root beer.

Made from scratch in house:  Chicken Corn Chowder.  Phenomenal flavor.


Appetizer: Mozzarella Sticks.

Entree #1:  Top Sirloin Steak with beer battered onions.

A touch well-done for medium-rare, but the steak was so juicy and flavorful, it did not matter! 

Entree #2:  Bacon and cheese burger with steak fries.  Decent seasoning and well cooked, very moist and juicy!

Dessert #1: Coconut Custard Pie.  Very good flavor and crumbly crust!

Dessert #2:  an amazing Bread Pudding.  Simply melted in your mouth.  

The majesty of downtown Holland in the snow.  Always mesmerizing.

As always, I hope you enjoy learning about these new places with us.  Tell us where you would want us to try and you can see it posted here!  Keep "Living Michigan"!  :-)
Location: 20 West 8th Street, Holland, MI 49423, USA

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