OTTAWA COUNTY, Mich. — An extensive renovation and rebrand is taking place on the lakeshore this winter.
Ottawa Beach Inn, a longtime staple near Holland State Park, has closed its doors to make room for a new concept.
Ottawa Beach Inn served the Holland community for 50 years and was purchased by River & Odi Hospitality Group in 2014.
Its replacement, Playa Tacos & Tequilas, will be a modern restaurant that focuses on craft cocktails and Mexican street food. Eric Chaitin, owner of River & Odi Hospitality Group, says their food will utilize fresh, high-quality ingredients.
“Playa Tacos & Tequilas is an entirely new concept, one we’re exceptionally proud to have built from the ground up and one we know will serve our neighbors in Holland well," Chaitin said.
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The drink menu will feature more than 150 different tequilas and mezcals, margaritas using fresh juices and other handcrafted cocktails.
The restaurant itself will feature a large outdoor patio and extended full bar. Garage doors on the south side of the restaurant will allow for an open, fresh-air atmosphere. An expanded fireplace will also be renovated so to add a cozy feel for the year-round restaurant experience.
River & Odi Hospitality Group is expected to hire 50 employees to start the summer season. The group says job fairs are planned for late-February and mid-March. You can apply for a position here.
Playa Tacos & Tequilas is expected to open May 2022.
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