Some recommendations:

Holland:

Butch's (www.butchs.net) - gets Wine Spectator Award every year, new chef from California, does wine tastings - and beer tastings. Food is excellent, but a bit pricey for dinner. Sometimes I just do dinner apps as they're quite imaginative & better price. Lunch is very reasonable. Whenever I have friends from out of town (including FTers) I always take them here. Butch's is the closest I've found to a LA/Chicago style restaurant in this small town. Also is a great location on 8th Street w/ people watching opps. And Holland has 'snow melt' on 8th street, so even if it's snowing there's no snow on the street/sidewalk. BTW - Butch's has 3 sections - the finer dining in the front, the wine/beer section in the middle where you can buy wine/beer from around the world, and the casual bar in the back (lunch/dinner menu can be ordered in the bar). And the owner does wine tours in Europe each year, if anyone is interested in that.

New Holland Brewing Company: (http://newhollandbrew.com) While I'm not a big beer drinker, this is a 'must-go' place for FTers that are. I've sat there while they've dissected all the ins/outs, IPE?s, etc, of different brews/brewmaking. They also have a good casual food menu. I'm amazed at how many people know of New Holland from out of town & out of state, so evidently in the 'brewing world' it's quite well known. If someone is interested in Irish Whiskey, the Curraugh Pub is directly across from New Holland & they have quite a few Irish whiskeys.

DeBoer Bakery (www.deboerbakery.com) - This is a combo restaurant/bakery. The baked goods are fabulous & lines out the door on weekends! The restaurant has fantastic breakfasts as well, and I usually eat here weekly or order take-out brekkie & bring it home since I live within 10 minutes of it. Again, a place I take FTers & other out of town friends. It's also on the street leading to Holland State Park for those who want to pick up some baked goods or lunch on the way. It's only open for breakfast/lunch (breakfast only on weekends), although the bakery section is open longer.

Saugatuck:

Phil's (www.philsbarandgrille.com) - This is a casual place w/ good food & drink at reasonable prices right on Butler Street in Saugatuck. Saugatuck is a charming village 10 minutes from Holland. You can't miss Phil's because it has a movie marquis in front! And it has THE best broasted chicken I've ever had, bar none. The 'white basket' is great.

Douglas:

Everyday People Cafe (www.everydaypeoplecafe.com) - Everyday People Cafe is located in downtown Douglas, which is across the bridge from Saugatuck. The food is great. Again, a bit pricey unless you go for appetizers, but definitely worth it. They don't take reservations & open at 5:30pm. People start lining up outside the restaurant at 5pm onward!

Fennville:

Salt of the Earth (www.saltoftheearthfennville.com/eatery/index.htm) Located in Fennville not far from orchards & other agricultural areas, this restaurant specializes in using Michigan grown products. The chef uses them in imaginative ways. A lot of times I order appetizers here, but entrees are good as well. Be forewarned - the "S'More" dessert is enough to feed 4! Went with some friends & we all ordered it. Had we known we would have ordered one & shared. PS - The S'More is really good.

Cheers.