Coastal Society

I was in town for a wedding recently and snuck in here to snag lunch before heading back home…read more I have to say I was really impressed with everything that I had. The noodles were perfectly cooked and seasoned... all the protein was juicy and tender. I thought the place was a little dark when we walked in but I acclimated quickly and had a great time sitting in here. The servers made sure that was the case. I can't wait to try it again!

We discovered this restaurant on Yelp and loved the vibe, Asian menu and cocktail program, so on…read moreour visit to Saugatuck I popped by ahead of dinner in an attempt of securing a reservation for our large party. No one was there but the owner picked up the phone and was able to arrange a great table for us right in the bar area! Walking in I was immersed in the moody and dark space, brightened by pops of red and other Asian accents. The bar is beautiful and the bartender was hard at work cranking out cocktails. Lindsay was our server, and she was an absolute breath of fresh air, clearly passionate about her role in providing the guest experience, and frankly, she made all the difference in our experience. It all started when she saw our boys sitting at the low two top and offered them a private dining experience right next to us! They downed so much sushi, I nearly had to take out a second mortgage, but I'd happily pay it over and over to see the looks on their faces at 5 and 8 again! To say that a core memory was made that night is a massive understatement, as we have not stopped hearing about this since we returned and my son even made my mother walk him back to the restaurant the next day just to see if he could say hi! She took incredible care of the grown ups too. Helped with menu selections, addressed all requests swiftly and handled any issues with actual regard for the feedback being provided, which is becoming more and more rare in today's industry. On the food, we ordered most the apps including wings, green beans, cucumbers, shrimp, and spring rolls, and then we added the crab noodles, yellow curry and a few sushi rolls. The cucumbers and green beans stole the show, with the shrimp and crab noodles not too far behind. The sushi was decent, but I found the rice a bit gummy and didn't really get a sense of each element within them. The wings and curry were a bit bland for my liking but the wings benefitted by the additional sauce with them. The curry needed a bit more heat, fish sauce, and maybe a hit of vinegar. As someone who LOVES Asian food, this satisfied the itch after mainly eating American food for so many days, but I'd realistically rate it a 3.5 stars, especially considering the price and value. I'd happily return on my next visit to Saugatuck and suggest it to friends too. Keep crushing the service game!

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Lychee Martini

Noble Twist Taphouse

4.4(47 reviews)

Awesome patio in the heart of downtown. We stopped in and didn't have to wait for a table - service…read morewas quick and the food was great. We had a side Caesar and a supreme pizza. The salad was good - I loved the dressing. It tasted a little salty but I'd get it again. The pizza was also nice - super thin and crusty. The dough is just simple and straightforward. Toppings were standard too - a classic pizza. Overall great restaurant! One of the best in downtown.

As part of our summer travels, my family and I enjoyed another stay in Saugatuck, Michigan. On this…read morelatest trip, we enjoyed some restaurants that we have enjoyed in the past, but also tried some new ones. The top new one we tried for me is the Noble Twist Taphouse. They feature house-made craft beer and New Haven-style pizza, two of my favorite things! The Le Bron (The Goat) pizza was excellent! This combines house dough with garlic confit, tomato jam, mozzarella, pickled red onion, chevre cream, arugula, and lemon oil ($30 for a 16-inch). The crust is outstanding, and the combination of toppings was really great. Plus it pairs perfectly with a glass of IPA or two.

Wild mushroom app

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The BARge

3.7(194 reviews)

1.1 mi

First time here for dinner and we enjoyed the experience! First the manager was so accommodating…read moreand friendly. She told us the wait time and introduced us to one of the bartenders so we could order drinks while waiting. Sometimes it's the small gestures that matter. We were seated at a promo table overlooking the river and had a blast watching the parade of boats motoring by. Our server was friendly and fast. More drinks and time to peruse the menu. Our food came out without too long a wait and we really liked our mahi mahi tacos and the grouper Reuben. The Reuben was such a great novelty and I loved the generous portion of grouper breaded and deep fried to perfection with the right amount of fixins with the marble rye. Good fries too. Sure the prices reflect the location/views/vibes but it was all worth it and we'll be back.

We recently visited The Barge and had a nice overall experience. The service was good, and both…read moreour waitress and hostess were friendly and welcoming. The atmosphere was pleasant, with a beautiful view of the lake that really added to the experience. For dinner, I had the mahi tacos, which unfortunately were a little bland and could have used more flavor. My husband ordered the lake perch with truffle fries. The perch tasted a bit fishy, and he's had better elsewhere. The truffle fries, however, were very good. We also shared the queso appetizer, which we both enjoyed. Overall, we're glad we gave Barge a try, but with so many other places to explore, we'll probably try somewhere else next time rather than return.

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Duck Alley

4.5(78 reviews)

Searching for an outstanding hamburger? Look no further. Juicy, huge portion, perfect bun. Served…read morewith beef tallow French fries or house made chips. I also tried their house Pineapple Martini which was so refreshing. The decor was darling and the restaurant was clean. I'm so happy we decided to grab a bite here.

Service was fantastic and so was the atmosphere, we got the far window seat and it was a gorgeous…read morecute dinner date. That's where the compliments end. We got the crab and lobster dip plus the duck liver mousse for appetizers. Both were bland and the flavor non-comprehensive. The dip had little flavor and the texture was weird and chewy, did not taste like the crab and lobster was cooked that day (from experience). The duck liver mousse was decent, but fell flat on a full flavor alone, it was kindly complemented with the pickled cucumber and carrots but overall it wasnt the most impressive. We had the lake trout and the hanger steak. The lake trout was gamey, oddly flavorless but also had a strong musky flavor, severely under seasoned during cooking. The spinach and embellishments saved the dish from being totally inedible. Presentation was sad and sloppy. The steak with tallow fries was a joke. The meat was chewy/tough, the sauce tasted like nothing, and the fries tasted like they came straight out of the freezer section of Walmart (freezer taste included). Wedges or fingerlings would have been a far better pairing in our opinion. Both of our plates were left barely half finished and it turned into a date of being food critics lol. A positive was they did make a decent old fashioned (was more of a double), and their French 75 was fabulous. Overall, it was a joke. We love interesting new places with unique menu options. We chose this place for that reason. Unfortunately we felt it was a case of "quantity over quality". These dishes had so much potential, but it was by far our worst food experience of our trip.

Tuna Tartare

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Shrimp and lobster roll

The Old Boat House

4.3(15 reviews)

1.2 mi

This is a great first stop coming into Saugatuck. Parking in the area is easy and you can walk all…read morethroughout the main strip starting from The Old Boat House. The bar has a good variety and you can rent the retro boats directly from here. They provide everything- buy drinks and snacks from them and they pack a cooler with ice to store them. They have Bluetooth radios to borrow if you need one. Following the water from Lake Michigan to the boat harbor takes the full 90 minutes of the baseline rental going at the top allowable speed. It is a great way to spend an afternoon and see the sights. If you are not looking for a rental- there is a great back patio to enjoy food and drink and take in the sights of boaters. There is lots of sun shade as well.

This was such a fun experience! We had a group of nine and rented a donut boat for two hours. The…read morestaff were friendly and knowledgeable. They made us feel welcome! The staff prepare a cooler for you that you can fill w drinks and snacks purchased from their shop. They had a great selection of beer, wine, prosecco, sodas, juices etc. They also had ice cream. The staff was helpful in explaining how to work the boat and gave us a speaker for music. Our group had a blast! We went in the evening and stayed out until around sunset. The donut boat was easy to operate. You sit in a circle with a circle table in the middle. Everyone in our group had so much fun! The circle set up was great for talking, laughing and socializing! I would love to rent one of the adorable retro boats next time! This is a must do in Saugatuck!

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Back dock patio

Borrowed Time

4.7(290 reviews)

0.1 mi

We came here on a quiet Thursday evening in April. This was our second visit. Both times we sat…read moreupstairs. They have an impressive drink menu. I especially liked the nonalcoholic choices while my husband enjoyed the craft beer selection. Food and service were both excellent. The deviled eggs are a must, and that's from someone who generally doesn't eat them. The dinner menu isn't terribly large but what they do, they do very well. Dessert menu rotates but the pots de crème we ordered was amazing. Prices and portion sizes are pretty reasonable. We intend to make Borrowed Time a regular stop during or trips to SW Michigan.

Decided to go here before the Douglas Dutchers Vintage Base Ball game. The best thing I tried out…read moreof the half dozen dishes my party got was the Duck Meatballs and Tomato Bisque soup. They were both delicious. The meatballs were flavorful and moist. The soup tasted fresh and creamy with little chunks within. Those both were my absolute favorite. I was slightly disappointed in the smoked salmon, as it didn't seem like it was smoked that well. To me it was more baked than smoked. The bread was good and the Honey butter was a nice spread on it. Chicken had a nice sauce/flavor to it, though was a tad on the dry side for me. Atmosphere was alright, we enjoyed the outdoor seating and never went inside so cannot speak on that. Service was alright. Nothing to write home about. Not sure I'd make this a place to visit a second time. Thought its worth a try once.

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Un-deviled Eggs

Sand Bar

3.7(43 reviews)

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Haven't done a Yelp review in a few years and trust me, I've been to at least like three of four…read moredifferent places in the timespan. Nothing quite made me want to leave a review. Sure, I'd leave places and be like, "I should really do them a solid" but then I just went home and either forgot about it or started doing other stuff. Have gotten really into running since COVID and that's pretty much my favorite topic of discussion (running, not COVID). Had between 15 and 20 Miller Lites over the course of a three-night span here in late June 2026. This place is like Outback Steakhouse in the "no rules, just right" type of way. I do not believe they serve food here but did see bartenders making microwavable popcorn on request to several patrons. So this place is designed with a three-room set-up. You walk in and it's a square carpeted room that can be used for live music. Then you reach the bar area, then there are pool tables. There seemed to be an area behind the pool tables but I was too afraid to go back there. Now in terms of bar design, I would have led with the bar but that's just me and I'm sure the architects (possibly Mike Brady from "The Brady Bunch") knew what they were doing. I tend to trust professionals, apart from what our public health "experts" did to us during the forementioned COVID. This bar is cash only. That's probably in other reviews. Also, if you have AT&T cell service, good luck. There's no service so you can't look up scores and check Instagram. And now you're thinking, "what about the wifi?" C'mon bro, be serious. I love this bar. They have four different TVs in the main bar area that range from 19 to 45 inches. All are on different setups. Antenna, YouTubeTV, etc. The staff is fantastic. Patrick and Katie were my two favorites. Entertaining and straight out of bartending central casting. I was just drinking beers so I can't comment on what like a cocktail or normal-person drink tastes like. Clientele ranges from bachelorette parties to people who have seen some shit. It's a dive bar that never had to try to be a dive bar. You'll read other reviews on this place and they are super granular or longwinded or whatever. Don't pay attention to those bozos. This place is strictly vibes. Did I mention the dropped ceilings have art paintings on them? One even has a Pontiac painted on it. Hell yeah, Michigan. Haven't seen a Pontiac since cars still had cassette tape players in them. I would live there if I could. And I'm a proud Ohioan.

Went here on a random weekday during the day while family was shopping in the area. Looks and feels…read moreexactly like a local bar should on the inside. Guessing the decor hasn't changed in decades, which is great. Friendly bartender, and lots of locals coming and going. We obviously are not regulars at the bar, and felt welcomed. Small town drink prices were a bonus. Would go back.

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Bowdie's Chophouse - Saugatuck

4.2(372 reviews)

•$$$

Wow! Bowdies offers wonderful options with a twist…read more Whatever we ordered arrived in beautiful detail. Not only did everything look stunning but tasted even better. The old house of a restaurant was the perfect backdrop for classic dinners and martinis. Our server was so sweet and funny. She went with the flow with ease. When the bill came I was surprised by the total. It was well worth the cost but make sure to bring the moolah.

Fabulous service and menu!…read more Knowledgeable servers great wine selection, there was something for everyone in our group from dry Spanish reds to sweet California whites. Waited a bit for entrees, and they allowed us to order bread and butter off the menu. I got the half chicken, which the seasonal dressing for it was a Thai green curry sauce over zucchini and carrots. The chicken was thoughtfully done with crispy, buttery skin. The top piece was juicy and cooked excellently. The bottom more meaty piece was drier and cooked more than the top thinner piece. The veggies were room temp, but others in our group ordered steak which the server told us we were waiting for. Overall great selection and a menu designed with care. Would visit again!

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Phil's Bar & Grille

4.2(548 reviews)

0.9 mi

A complete hit for our family, and my kids favorite spot during a long week plus trip. Nice to have…read moresome good family options in downtown Saugatuck. I feel like after a busy beach day in the sun, working up an appetite, this was ideal. It's darker in here but not in a bad way, just "out of the pure sunshine" kind of way. Service was nice and we were delighted to get right in. My kids were so hungry after defying us and not eating for what felt like days. That came to a halt here. My oldest got the grown up sized burger, and my youngest chicken tenders. We didn't hear a peep out of them for about 15 minutes, which is always nice. I can't say the food is earth shatteringly good or anything, but we all enjoyed it. It feels like a place where a little nostalgia plus the shine of vacation elevates it to me. Oh and beer prices were very fair too. The little animal crackers they brought out at the end were a hit as well. All in all, a classic, fun, friendly kind of spot that we very much enjoyed.

Apology: I didn't take any pictures of the food because we were hungry and it was delicious…read more We went to Phil's while in town visiting The Dunes for the Miss Gay Michigan America Pageant this weekend. Walking in we were immediately redirected because we didn't notice the please wait to be seated sign that was outside of the door. It would be nice if the sign had been a little more visible or if we had been redirected more kindly. We were sat immediately and even though I tend to hate high tops, the chairs were sturdy and comfortable. Between myself and my friends we ordered the grilled ham and cheese, the nutty salad, and the burger (with cheddar, lettuce, onions, tomatoes, mayo, ketchup, and mustard). We all loved our food and it came out quickly. I ordered my burger medium-well and it was cooked perfectly. Our server was attentive and made sure to refill our water frequently. At the end of our meal they gave us little cups of animal crackers, which was just the cutest touch! Overall loved and would totally return and recommend.

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The Butler

3.2(676 reviews)

Sat outside on a mild summer day. It was great to take in the views…read more Food was good, pickle fries were an interesting take on fried pickles. Order a burger cooked mid-rare and it was cooked to order and very tasty. Only down side is the waiter was rushing us out of there. Didn't ask if we wanted another round (we would have) just brought us the check.

You have two options: indoor restaurant or the patio seating which is basically a full restaurant…read morewith outdoor seating. Don't fret, they have umbrellas on every outdoor table in case you're worried about being exposed to too much elements! Our waitress came over quickly and took our drink orders. I had the strawberry summer spritz which was a little more tart than I expected but it was a good summer cocktail. My husband had some sort of pear smash which he said tasted like pears and was good. I had the new item on their menu which was the lobster and shrimp roll and instead of the chips, I ordered some truffle fries ($3) with my meal. My husband had the chicken sandwich and subbed the chips with fries ($2). Outside of all the extra charges, I think this place was pretty great. Our food were both excellent and our drinks were tasty. We ordered another round after. I am just having a hard time understanding why the fries carried an extra charge. I get the truffle fries being extra but regular fries substitution seemed a bit much but okay. This is our second time being here. I was obviously not phased regarding the extra charges from a few years back but I honestly cannot remember if this was the case or not. Anyway, great food, good drinks, and a waterfront scene. You cannot beat that!

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The Butler sidewalk to and from entrance

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Karen L.

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18

2 years ago

Coastal Society in Saugatuck is an experience, to say the least. Remember, this is Saugatuck, not Chicago, but the cocktails are priced like we're in the Windy City--$17 each! At that price, you'd expect a little magic in every sip. The ambiance, however, has taken a turn for the Grey Gardens. The patio furniture seems to have seen better days, the plants have decided to call it quits, and the cobwebs suggest Halloween is celebrated year-round. It's a bit of a mystery what happened to this place--it used to be so lovely! On the bright side, the waitstaff is incredibly friendly, a beacon of warmth in an otherwise faded setting. And the cocktails, while not revolutionary, are decent enough. Coastal Society has charm, but it could use a good clean-up to get back to its former glory. read more

Kim N.

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7 years ago

The BEST Hand-Crafted Cocktails in all of SW Michigan. A MUST go to when you're visiting Douglas-Saugatuck. It's located in a beautiful cottage style building on the corner of Center Street in Downtown Douglas, MI. They have two amazing outdoor patios for seating and dining. You can kick back and relax for hours sipping on drinks, shopping at their incredible boutique it's seriously the best thing that's happened to Douglas! It's the most unique one-of-a-kind shopping and dining experience. #coastalsociety #cocktails #sipshopsavorsocialize #downtowndouglas read more

Sherri S.

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7 years ago

Such a cute fun place to have a girls day! Perfect for mimosas on the patio and light bites. Very cute clothing and other girly things to buy. Had so much fun today! read more

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