Restaurant in Holland, United States
Lakeside Caribbean Kitchen
Caribbean Sunrise on Ottawa Beach Rd brings Caribbean cooking to Holland's lakeside dining scene — a practical choice for groups and special occasions looking for something outside the standard American-casual circuit. Confirm hours and contact details before visiting, as Pearl's current data does not include confirmed pricing or booking information. Easy to book, approachable for first-timers, and worth a look if you can verify it's open.
Caribbean Sunrise at 1819 Ottawa Beach Rd is worth considering for a casual special-occasion meal on Holland's west side, but the lack of publicly available pricing, hours, and booking details means you should confirm the basics before making a trip. For a celebration dinner where you need certainty on logistics, that gap matters. If you can verify it's open and taking reservations, it earns a look for groups wanting something outside Holland's standard American-casual circuit.
The address places Caribbean Sunrise close to Lake Macatawa and the Ottawa Beach corridor, which gives the location a natural draw for summer visitors and locals looking for a dining option near the water. Caribbean cooking in a Michigan lakeside town is a specific proposition: the cuisine typically brings bold seasoning, tropical fruit applications, and preparations built around fish, rice, and slow-cooked proteins. That combination works well for a relaxed special-occasion meal where the mood matters as much as the menu.
For groups planning a private or shared dining experience, Caribbean food formats often support communal eating naturally. Dishes are frequently served family-style or with shareable sides, which can suit a birthday dinner, anniversary, or small business gathering better than a tasting-menu format would. If you are coordinating a group of four or more, call ahead to ask whether a reserved section or private arrangement is possible — the venue's capacity and room configuration are not confirmed in Pearl's data, so this is a step you will need to take directly.
Solo diners can usually find a comfortable seat at a Caribbean spot of this type, particularly at lunch or early in the evening. The cuisine's affordability in most comparable venues makes it a low-risk solo option, though without confirmed pricing here, that assumption carries a caveat.
Booking difficulty at Caribbean Sunrise is rated Easy, which suggests walk-ins are likely viable, particularly outside peak summer weekends. The Ottawa Beach Rd location is accessible by car; parking near the Lake Macatawa shoreline is generally available but can tighten on busy summer days. No online booking platform or phone number is confirmed in Pearl's current data, so plan to search for current contact details directly before visiting. For a broader look at what's available in Holland, see our full Holland restaurants guide and our full Holland bars guide.
Holland's dining options skew toward American comfort food and casual lakeside spots. Caribbean Sunrise offers a different register, and for a special occasion where you want something less predictable than a steakhouse or a burger bar, that distinction is worth factoring into your choice. If you are weighing a more polished evening, Chop Shop Primehouse in Holland is the stronger bet for a high-end meat-focused dinner with confirmed logistics. For experiences further afield that set a benchmark for what a special-occasion meal can deliver, Smyth in Chicago and Providence in Los Angeles show what serious kitchens do with premium ingredients and structured service.
If you are planning a wider Holland trip, our Holland hotels guide, our Holland wineries guide, and our Holland experiences guide are useful starting points. For context on how leading American regional restaurants handle the private dining question, Blue Hill at Stone Barns and Single Thread Farm in Healdsburg both demonstrate how thoughtfully designed group experiences work at a higher price tier.
Address: 1819 Ottawa Beach Rd, Holland, MI 49424. Pricing, hours, and contact details are not confirmed in Pearl's current data — verify before visiting. Booking difficulty: Easy. No awards or ratings are on file for this venue.
Caribbean cuisine typically accommodates a range of dietary needs because the format relies heavily on vegetables, rice, beans, and fish alongside meat options. That said, specific dietary accommodation policies at Caribbean Sunrise are not confirmed in Pearl's data. Contact the venue directly before visiting if you have strict requirements. For a confirmed allergen-friendly experience in Holland, check our full Holland restaurants guide for venues with published menus.
No dress code is confirmed for Caribbean Sunrise. The Ottawa Beach Rd address and the casual nature of Caribbean dining in comparable venues suggest smart-casual is appropriate and likely more than sufficient. For a special occasion, err toward neat casual rather than formal. If you are coming from a day at the lake, a change of clothes is advisable. Venues like Chop Shop Primehouse in Holland set a higher dress standard if you want a more dressed-up evening in the same city.
Caribbean restaurants of this type typically work well for solo diners , the cuisine is affordable, portions are generous, and the atmosphere in lakeside casual spots tends to be relaxed rather than couples-focused. Without confirmed seating details, a bar or counter seat is not guaranteed, but solo dining at a venue like this is generally low-friction. Book or call ahead to confirm current setup if you want certainty. For solo fine dining benchmarks in the broader region, Addison in San Diego and Emeril's in New Orleans both handle solo guests well at counter or bar positions.
Confirm hours and contact details before you go , Pearl's current data does not include confirmed operating hours, a phone number, or a website. The location near Ottawa Beach is a draw in its own right, so pairing a visit with time by Lake Macatawa makes sense. Caribbean food formats are typically approachable for first-timers: expect bold seasoning and a relaxed pace. If you are visiting Holland for the first time, our full Holland restaurants guide gives you a broader picture of the dining scene to help you plan around this stop.
| Venue | Cuisine | Awards | Booking Difficulty | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caribbean Sunrise | Easy | — | ||
| Le Bernardin | French, Seafood | Michelin 3 Star, World's 50 Best | Unknown | — |
| Lazy Bear | Progressive American, Contemporary | Michelin 2 Star, World's 50 Best | Unknown | — |
| Atomix | Modern Korean, Korean | Michelin 2 Star, World's 50 Best | Unknown | — |
| Per Se | French, Contemporary | Michelin 3 Star, World's 50 Best | Unknown | — |
| Masa | Sushi, Japanese | Michelin 3 Star, World's 50 Best | Unknown | — |
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