American cuisine: the best places to taste it in Saugatuck

"Don't miss meeting Notties lovely hard working owners and friendly staff when you visit the Saugatuck/Douglas MI area along Lake MI and the Kalamazoo..."

Brooks Darkraven

Michael Hanson

"Wow! What a tiny hidden treasure! The terrific wait staff was surpassed only by the amazing food. We were greeted with an immediate smile as soon as..."

Amy Stevens

"I have had several steaks at Bowdie’s and they are all grade AAA. The atmosphere is relaxed and very pleasant. We sometimes sit at the bar and have..."

Soccer Dad

"Outstanding service and food! Staff was amazing and our server was even new but knew so much about the food to ensure we ordered perfect. Great..."

Stacy Rappaport

Grow

"This was one of the best breakfasts, ever. It was so difficult to choose because everything sounded amazing. When you can make breakfast good taste..."

Frank Lanzkron-Tamarazo

"Amazing restaurant with unique offerings and great service! I had the Grow Slam which was beyond delicious. My husband had the carnitas and he loved..."

Megan Marcucci

"Shared the Grow ‘Slam’ with my partner because I really wanted to try the carrot cake pancakes. Was not disappointed! Great flavors and service..."

Charity Lytle

"This wonderfully plucky little place was a pleasant surprise on my visit to Saugatuck! I visited Sunday about noon, and it was rainy, so they only..."

Hope Sampier

"If only I could give this place 10 stars instead of 5. Let me tell you..when I say I don’t write reviews. I don’t write reviews. But this place!..."

Martha Vanderlugt

"We came on a Sunday and I’m not sure if it was the owner or an employee, but the person managing the front of house was fantastic. He was so..."

K B

"Great service and such great food and love the no tipping because they pay a livable wage. Say outside and had a wonderful..."

Jennifer Waiz

"Amazing experience, really good food, tasty and healthy. Great service and they have a NO TIP POLICY which is unique in the..."

Ivan Gomez Bravo

Guardian Brewing Company

"Guardian is a great welcoming, family-friendly spot to get drinks and eat! They have quite an extensive beer and wine menu with some truly unique..."

Mary Grace Ramsay

"The Guardian is a great little brewery in a very cool setting. They've done an amazing job over the last couple of years creating a beautiful little..."

Trevor Brooks

"The decor is really cool. It's all old music memorabilia and posters. They have vegan options. Beyond meat tacos were decent. Beyond bratwurst is..."

cody pyard

"Awesome place. Wish I would have had more time to explore the menu. My wife loved the Cha-huey-huey. I loved the banana nut bread ale. Absolutely..."

Steve Hamburg

"Great outdoor sitting area (dog friendly too), and a very cool space and vibe overall. The beer I tried was good, and I liked their unique way of..."

Ethan Rubin

"Great tasting beers and food. Beers are brewed on site! Large eating area with bar and plenty of..."

Rob H

"Great selection, variety of beers. Everything is done well. Good food. Nice variety of vegetarian..."

Scott E

The Southerner

"Quaint ranch style building on the water. I think it's the Kalamazoo river. Great service, great but limited food options and fun ambience. The..."

M Stewart

"What a lovely, casual setting along the Kalamazoo River! Definitely sit on the patio and enjoy the view. Food suggestions: Try the pickle dip for an..."

Rebecca Wierda

"Came here recommended by a coffee barista in Grand Rapids. Wow. What a find! Very rarely do me & the wife find a place where everything is delicious..."

Gino Benatti

"The fried chicken was so good! The meat is juicy and flavorful and the skin is nice and crispy. The Mac and cheese was also amazing and so were the..."

Chang Liu

"I tend to write lengthy reviews, but there is no reason to do for The Southerner. The food here is excellent, the prices are fair and the cocktails..."

Berseker Mayan

"Great. Just absolutely GREAT! We were traveling through the area and wanted an "off the beaten path" place to eat at with healthy options. I was..."

Bonnie Licklider

"Truly some of the best food I've had in a VERY long time. This soulful, friendly restaurant is an amazing experience from the second you set foot..."

Kelly Yagiela

"Genuinely in my top restaurants for all of West Michigan. We go pretty regularly and have truly never been disappointed. From the food and drinks, to..."

Lauren DePree Andersh

The Mitten Brewing Company

"We were looking for a dog friendly place so we could eat with our puppy during our trip. Mitten was perfect - relaxed, in a shady outdoor area that..."

Christine Wong

"Super fun setting and cool to be able to order both a beer and a pizza flight! Our food was worth the wait but we did wait quite a while. Seems like..."

Jessica Swanson

"Nice beer garden. Dog friendly bar. The pizza looked good although we only stopped in for a beer. There was a good range of beers to choose from...."

John Kurton

"Gluten Free pizza was decent, which is about as good as you can expect from a gluten free pizza. The beer was good. There is a dog friendly outdoor..."

Derrick

"Take me out to the Mitten, take me out with the crowd. Buy me a Peanuts and Crackerjacks I really hope that we do come back cuz it’s root root..."

Nick Nortier

"This place is a slam dunk. Awesome Beer and One of the best pizzas I have ever had! Fresh crust that is hand made. Topping were fresh and abundant...."

Rick Lowe

"One of my favorite pizza places! They have so many vegan options! Like seriously so many that other places don't. Almost everything that is on the..."

cody pyard

Coast 236 Restaurant & Bar

Lucy's Little Kitchen

"The food is great, but the service was so horrible. The server was extremely rude and we waited so long for her to take our orders or even check in..."

cody pyard

"Nice carribean themed restaurant. We had the grouper basket and kale chopped salad. Both were very good. The service and quickness of the food was..."

Jason Georgacakis

"Super close to Mason Street performances, maybe two blocks. The service was good, the food delicious, and the drinks tasty. The gyro appetizer is,..."

Kieran Smith

"Charming decor and cozy setting. I ordered the blackened mahi mahi sandwich and it was fantastic. I also ordered the key lime pie and I thought it..."

Riane

"Great food and atmosphere. Seafood theme - the tuna nachos are amazing (They're Wanton crisps with seaweed..."

Jim Laurain III

"Had drinks and appetizers. Drinks were excellent. Great variety of liquors including some hard to find ones. Appetizers were delicious, tuna..."

Lucienne LucienneL

"Love that Lucy's is innovating to serve people during covid. The Asian takeout was delicious. We were early for pickup so we had a drink out on the..."

Emily Wilkins

Clearbrook Restaurant - The Grill Room

"This is an amazing Pure Michigan course!!! Really nice - well maintained- and in great shape. For the price it’s a..."

Hanni Saab

"Great Grilled Walleye dinner. Huge portion with refillable salad..."

Michael Hagerty

"My first time dining here, and will not be my last! My friends always raved about it, and it didn't disappoint!..."

Barb W Brown

"A solid 4 stars. Food is good, although the white fish was a little overcooked. It took a long time. Perhaps they are understaffed as many places..."

Dale S

"Only been a few times, but when i went it felt so fancy yet so homey! Great food and great..."

Jenna Johnson

"It was good but expensive we were there for a Mother's day special. Small portions very ..."

Ken Bredeweg

"The hostess, Sharon, was wonderful! Our waitress was efficient and friendly. The food was amazing! We sat outside on the newly expanded patio looking..."

Judy Peterson

"It was my first time dining here, on the recommendation of my cousin. I enjoyed my dinner immensely! We had a bottle of the house Italian white wine,..."

Marc Smierciak

"It was really busy when we were there. We were able to snag a table and food was out in under 10 minutes despite it being packed. We both got..."

Keenan Hartman

"Tasty fresh food, huge menu, helpful and friendly staff! Everything I’ve had here is fabulous! TIP—> it’s so nice when restaurants work with..."

Kyla Joy

"This place deserves more credit in the area- the whole time I was in Saugatuck people crowded at the neighboring spot instead. All the shops on this..."

Sarah Mongillo

"This unassuming eatery has a number of delicious vegan offerings, but beware that they may close earlier than listed if it's a slow..."

Justin Weaver

"Artisan flavor combinations - it would have been impossible to decide except that one sandwich was perfect. So the others must wait until next..."

Kimber Kenobi

"Seriously delicious! When you have been on the road for over a week on vacation with your family and you roll into Saugatuck to stay for a few days..."

Johnny Five

"The food and service are..."

Johnny Kash

Boardwalk

"Soooo effing good, the food is nice and I really enjoyed the meatball marinara sandwich. But my girlfriend and I absolutely absolutely adore the..."

Knazoo

"I came here with 3 of my lady friends and we enjoyed every single sip of their fresh smoothies, the customer service was top tier, the restaurant was..."

Shabazz H

"Big menu, lots options, the price is a little high, but reasonable for a holiday destination. I had the beef Omaha panini, really fresh and tasty,..."

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"It looks like a hot dog stand. Don't be fooled by this. This place makes OUTSTANDING food. The sandwiches are great, the bowls and salads are..."

Pete

"Had the best wrap here for lunch over the weekend. The California wrap. So flavorful! This is the 2nd half of the wrap. Would not have thought to put..."

Kris Rhodes

"I’ve passed this place a dozen times and finally went in when my pregnant wife wanted ice cream. The kid behind the counter was the nicest and most..."

Jeff Brems

Phil's Bar & Grille

87/100 (2552 ratings)

"We tried Phil’s for the first time tonight. We started with the Tuna app and then I had the salmon and my husband had the Ribeye. The food was..."

Sarah Fuhs

"Our dinner was excellent, worthy of the 20+ minutes wait on a Tuesday night. My partner had a chicken & shrimp gumbo soup and fried perch sandwich, I..."

Nicky Yu

"There are a lot of places to eat in Saugatuck. Phil's is probably our favorite. Their menu isn't earning them a Michelin star anytime soon. ..."

Tony Mitidiero

Sarah B.

"FOOD IS Phenomenal! I don’t usually write reviews, but after going there twice I can’t think of a restaurant that I have liked better! Everything..."

Second Dance

"Great experience dinning here. The sea scallop appetizer was perfect. I also tried the mushroom fries appetizer which was a very large portion. It..."

Alex Ilovan

"This bar and grille was a great find on our trip to saugatuck. We loved it so much we visited twice. The ribs were fabulous and fried chicken was..."

Laurie Bradley

Wicks Park Bar & Grille

86/100 (1113 ratings)

"First place we stopped at in town! We had a larger group and all 7 different food items were amazing! Katie our server did a great job! The bloody..."

Jami Webber

"Great place to sip on cocktails and have a fabulous meal! Wicks Park has an upscale but casual vibe and the service was excellent. Everything from..."

Jacki Bellino Siller

"This is one of my favorite spots in Saugatuck. The new menu has a great variety and everything is fresh and delicious. The wait staff is very..."

Michelle Pesonen

"Best spot in town! Great staff and great food! Always have great live music too! 5..."

Dan Barney

"Great food, great drinks, amazing live music on Saturday’s, friendly staff, definitely a..."

Brian Elmore

"The pizza here is amazing! I wish I had the time to get here more often. The staff is top notch and super friendly and fun! I took some friends here..."

Noé Von Zamudio

"The staff is always friendly and the food is always fresh and fast. It may be busy at times but it's worth the..."

Lisa Marie

"Really fun atmosphere with great music on the weekends. Love the Veggie Burger, Nachos and Pizza. For Saugatuck, this is a great spot for the whole..."

Chad Bassett

"Had a great night here! moved out to Michigan (GR) a year ago and am enjoying checking out the local hot spots in nearby cities. My girlfriend and I..."

Kerry Simonelli

"We stopped on the way to Grand Rapids for a drink and something to snack on... We ended up returning 2 more times for dinner! ..."

SquirtThe Cat

"Staying in area for 3 days, visited first day for drink sat outside in sun. Service first class, choice excellent. Second day supper time walked..."

Mavis Beresford

"Service was fantastic! Our waitress was super friendly and helped us pick our drinks. Food was good, typical American bar..."

Clint F

"Great place. Get the chicken tenders! We also got the western burger. The curly fries were super good too. Chad was our server, great guy!..."

Glutz

"I ordered crispy chicken salad with blue cheese dressing, and my partner had grilled chicken salad with ranch dressing. The portion is HUGE. My..."

Nicky Yu

"We absolutely loved it here. We had our dog with us so we sat at a picnic table outside on the far edge so she 🐕‍🦺 wouldn’t get in the..."

BOB Samples

"We ate outdoors in this Saugatuck West Michigan restaurant. Heaters were available, however, the day was absolutely beautiful. We ate mushroom soup..."

Cynthia Walker

"Nice bar and dinner place. Outside seating. A little pricy but usually has tables available when the town gets busy. Ribs were great. Large..."

Szymon Machajewski

The Sand Bar Saloon

86/100 (265 ratings)

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"Love the Sand Bar! A GREAT place to meet up with friends and relax, or dance to some great live music! Wonderful people work and own this place......"

Peapod

"Local dive with all the charm of...a local dive (including bathrooms as nice as your average small town gas station). Good beer (including local..."

Chris N

"We wandered into this bar and ended up spending the entire evening there. The bartender Patrick was a lot of fun! And we loved hanging with the..."

Karen Scarborough

"Every swanky lakefront resort town, with over-priced "art" galleries, a freakishly high ratio of ice cream shoppes, and golf carts in the streets,..."

brady brady

"Great dive bar and CASH..."

Glenn Kwiatkowski

"Great place always have a good time! Awesome..."

Leslie Matthess

"CASH ONLY, but they have an ATM. Full bar, beer on tap. Hot dogs or popcorn is the extent of the menu. Pleasant folks, fair..."

max Miller

"Always has great music and they know how to pour a..."

Gerald Allred

The Barge

"Went for lunch today, and the view is amazing. I love the design, the brick and the blues... the food was incredible. We had the spinach artichoke..."

Meghan Lockhart

"The BARge is a nice mostly outdoor place to grab a bite and drink. The food is average, though we did really like the C.B.A. sandwich. Definitely..."

Nathan Ver Beek

"Excellent bar food with great views of the water. Good beer selection. The top floor can get a little breezy. Our server, Audra, was the..."

Josh O'Berski

"Sitting on the waterfront was so fun that this place is worth it just for that. On top of that, they have a nice variety of food and friendly staff...."

Jennifer Norris

"The food was great for the most part. We did not care too much for the tuna poke. Salmon and burger were excellent! If visiting during the warmer..."

Jason Nham

"Stopped to grab a bite after going to the Tulip Festival in Holland, MI in early May. Per others’ reviews we expected to wait for a table, so that..."

Barbara Makowski

"Good food, but of a wait tho as it was quite busy on the weekend near the end of September. We were able to get a drink at the roof top bar however...."

Luke Neumann

"YUM!! We stayed in Saugatuck for a weekend & the BARge had my favorite food that I ate!! The garlic parm truffle fries & the little gem salad with..."

Christina Smith

"Loved the music and atmosphere. Grandson had the Barge Burger cooked Medium. He said it was just right. I had the Appetizer- fried shrimp- yummy!..."

Becky Collett

Kilwins Chocolates

"We traveled about 25 miles to go get that waffle cone and it was soooo worth it. I had sea salt caramel and honestly it's the BEST cone I've ever..."

Olga Harper

"I've been to Kilwin's around the country and they always provide good service and delicious product. I highly recommend you go and try out their..."

Sam Padrón

"ready for some of the most delicious roasted coconut icecream..."

Le Cornelia

"Este lugar es delicioso helados 100%RECOMENDABLES todo hecho rn casa ,sus empleados amables y..."

Monica Hopkins

"We always stop in for icecream , home made candies and fudge.. Family..."

Malachi Huber

"Ice cream was great. A young man named Jacob waited on us. He was very nice and new what he was doing. You have a great team member in..."

Don Crites

"Their signature turtle ice cream was..."

Kaci Walley

"When ever we travel to Michigan we always go to..."

Chris Liebum

"Love the..."

Terrie Anders

"Great..."

Christina McCray

"The fudge and ice cream is wonderful! The staff is very friendly and they let you taste almost..."

Irem Yoruk

"Patient staff! Great ice..."

Carlotta Shanelle

"Old timey ice cream shop feel. Ice cream was very good. Get the waffle..."

Kevin Slatzer

"A nice treat topped off the days in Saugatuck. Friendly people and generous portions. Sweet..."

Justin Kale

"The ice cream is super-creamy and the servings are plentiful. Some flavors are better than others (pistachio gets a 9 out of 10, but chocolate PB..."

meglion424

"In business since 1947, this is a cornerstone confectionery in the heart of Saugatuck. There is hand making on the premise on large marble tables -..."

Julie Stepp

"They are probably the busiest ice cream store in town. Cool store, especially when they are making their sweets behind the glass windows. I had the..."

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The Butler

84/100 (1106 ratings)

"Stopped by The Butler after our original reservation down the street was "canceled" due to the restaurant filling capacity. The food was good!..."

Kalamity Deschain

"Dinner on an extremely rainy Friday evening. View was wonderful. Had the crab stuffed mushroom appetizer. Loads of crab but not seasoned enough. It..."

Julie Ball

"Beautiful, convenient location with friendly, smiling staff. Food was decent, would definitely return to try more. The building was under..."

Taylor H

"Great food, friendly staff. Key lime pie was amazing.. so we're the crab stuffed mushrooms and the ahi tuna nachos. My husband said his burger (..."

Brooke Langley

"The Butler potatoes and the waffle fries are great and absolutely worth trying. My Peppercorn Horseradish Burger had a great seasoning/sauce and was..."

Ethan Fletcher

"Good food, nice service, relaxing atmosphere. If you go here you have to get the Crab Stuffed Mushroom Caps they're delicious! We also had the..."

EvilGenius Party of 1

"They were slammed! Was able to have a drink at the outside bar. Did not take to long. Good tacos and burgers. They were short on staff and managed..."

Richie Guzior

Pumpernickels

83/100 (1057 ratings)

"We picked Pumpernickels pump patio to dine at on a Thursday night. The hostess seated us right away, and then a veteran server brought over a..."

S S

"The veggie omelete and grilled cheese with tomato soup were amazing! Cute and cozy little place in the downtown area. Love the old wood..."

stephanie gazdag

"The food and service are very good here. I recommend the cheese board. 🧀 I was happy they were open on a weekday for lunch, especially when so..."

David Howard

"The place looks amazing. The food is okay. I had an vegetarian ommlete and some potatoes for $12. Well worth the..."

DigitalCrumbs Photography

"Pumpernickels is a solid spot. every waiter/waitress here deserves a raise. Dog friendly on the warm patio for Fido. The food needs turned up just a..."

Clayton Stoppenhagen

"Great atmosphere and good food. Lots of seating options. The avocado toast is..."

Mark E

"So nice! Genuinely unique interior. Clean and well maintained. Easy street parking. Staff is warm and friendly, and knowledgeable. They know the menu..."

jon muzzarelli

"Sorry for the late post. Somehow kept on postponing it. Wonderful place and equally wonderful service and food to match. We loved the..."

Yogananda Nagaragatta

Spectator's Bar & Grill

Mermaid Bar And Grill

83/100 (1879 ratings)

"Seated under an umbrella next to the river we watched the boats port and drift while enjoying crisp fresh wine sourced from each coast. The boardwalk..."

Colby Touchine

"We ate here twice during the July 4th weekend and it was such a great experience both times! To start, I really liked that they offer to put you on a..."

Jackie Pecirno

"The Salmon BLT with sweet potato fries was amazing. It is outdoor dining so bring your sunnies! If you're alcohol free, ask for a..."

Katrina Kulka

"The ambiance of this place is beautiful! The wait staff were great! Friendly, quick, and came back the perfect amount of times to make sure..."

Alexis Xoxo

"Very delicious! The atmosphere was relaxing by the water and the staff were very..."

Tiara Nibbs

"If you're looking for great views and mouth-watering food, Mermaids is the perfect spot for you and yours. Plus there are plenty of places to check..."

mark-julius marcaida

Ida Red's Cottage

"Excellent food and friendly service! Very affordable prices and generous serving sizes. Definitely try the breakfast potatoes, pancakes, and fench..."

Mya Nino

"Definitely a gem not to be missed! Ida Red's is a delight of a place. The local diner feel you're looking for with great food, great portions and all..."

Trevor Brooks

"I have never had a corn pancake in my life so I was adventurous I tried something new. It was phenomenal. The food was good The service was..."

Gin W

"Absolutely, exquisitely, exceptional. Nice, traditional atmosphere with that homey touch. Friendly, beyond wonderful staff. Excellent breakfast food..."

Lena Falinski

"Awesome brunch spot. California Club was the best club I've ever had. Service was exceptional. I really like the decor. Nice little garden..."

Chris Oldglory

"Ida Reds is one of our favorite breakfast joints! It's old school. great servers great food, I think its cash..."

Mark DeVisser

Scooters Cafe & Pizzeria

"Great stop for pizza, salad, and dessert! Full bar with beer and wine. Try the Lemon Moose..."

Elizabeth Seavey

"Loved this place enough to go twice in one weekend! Ok, granted, they were one of only a couple places still serving dinner past 9pm but their..."

Lori Souza

"We had the Zach's Mediterranean add artichoke hearts and an order of cheesy bread. Both were on a thin cracker like crust which were very good. The..."

MT. Beach

"Great place to grab a good slice of pizza. Price isn't too bad..."

Rion Fall

"Super friendly staff, ordered two pizzas - both perfect, forgot to try the peach cider so we hope it’s still available next time we’re..."

Kimber Kenobi

"Pizza was pretty good. I usually don't like thin crust but, with the generous amount of toppings, it was good! It wasn't busy when we were there but,..."

Erin Ravetta

"We had lunch there, although the place was busy we had excellent service. To be honest I didn't know what to expect, but whatever we had was..."

David Ochayon

Red Dock Cafe

"This is an incredible place, we had fun. I had the hippie punch and it is wonderful. Ot was an absolutely goregous day to be enjoying toddies on..."

Rebecca Richards

"What a fun spot! So glad we found this place. Plenty of seats by the water in the sun or under cover. Lots of decorations and funny signs and..."

Sharon Millon

"Heard about this place on Under the Radar. The atmosphere is very unique. It is right out at the end of a landmass on Lake Michigan with all of the..."

Chris Hoekstra

"So fun! A little off the beaten path but well worth the trip. Basically sitting on the water with great views in an authentic island bar setting. ..."

George Krizanovic

Baldy's Smoked Meats

78/100 (95 ratings)

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Wally's Bar And Grill

77/100 (1512 ratings)

"Fresh and delicious food!! I love the piranha hanging over the bar. But I truly come back for the stellar service. Henry is my favorite bar tender..."

Ami Anzures

"OMG what an experience! The Brisket Nachos were amazing!! A burger to die for! All the fixings and done to perfection. What a treat. The wait staff..."

Peggy Anne Medeiros

"4 Stars for location, drinks, good prices, and atmosphere. The food was OK. This whitefish was a little fishy (probably frozen), but still good. It..."

Keith Lang

"Staff was friendly- seated really quickly at 5:30 on a Friday night. Did not have to wait for drinks - 5 mins after ordering we had them Food was..."

Kody Miller

"Professional service, our waiter was easy going and friendly. I had the jerk chicken burger with a side of onion rings, yummy! Not really authentic,..."

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