What a great spot, drive past it countless times as we went into the downtown area…read more Interior was very spacious and the patio, where we sat was great. Staff was super friendly and helpful. The food was down right delicious. One of the best chicken sandwiches I've ever had. It was super fresh and piping hot, you Jan tell it was hand battered there. The fries were well seasoned. Oh and they have beer!! Which was also great.

A Sunday "fun day" you can't pass up! Antique shopping followed by brewed beverages is a Hail Mary…read moreand Alleluia! The blueberry lemonade shandy & strawberry lemonade shandy are going home with us for poolside enjoyment. And let's not ignore my choice: oval beach blonde. YUM! From a former bartender, this brew establishment has the taste customers are in search of to quench one's thirst. Shop away... just don't forget to stop next door to enjoy the outdoor beer garden! Great service, great people, great choice for a Sunday afternoon!

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.

The food was good. The service was awesome! The ambience was perfect because it was not very…read morecrowded. I would definitely give it another try.

I had made reservation days in advance, but was told there was no table for one as it had been…read morecombined into a larger table. I was offered a seat at the bar, which had chairs that I found uncomfortable and a two inch molding that meant plates couldn't be pulled close to eat over. I wanted a sit down dinner with a book. I did not get that. My halloumi salad was bland. The beans were undercooked -- hard, not starchy gone creamy, definitely not braised -- and under seasoned. The whole thing needed salt. The halloumi itself was good, very crispy. The Meyer lemon soda was good. I expected more from a chef with this pedigree. Apparently there were specials -- I heard the bartender mention them to the couple next to me as I was paying my check. That was the first I'd heard of them. 3% CC fee. I won't be back.

We only dined here for dinner and didn't stay at the hotel…read more It was casual, relaxed atmosphere with live musician playing outside. Food was good and the service friendly. The 8$ for all wine glasses on Thursday is a great deal!

The food is amazing and fresh! The server was knowledgeable and friendly! The clam chowder and…read morebread was amazing. Love the pasta too. Every meal is delicious!

I enjoyed my visit to Summerhouse Lavender Farm. Went on a day trip to catch up with a friend who…read morewas vacationing in the area, he brought us to Summerhouse Lavender Farm and we had such a wonderful time exploring, see the koi pond and exploring the amazing Midcentury house. Your products ware amazing! The lip balm and hand lotion are great. We all hope to be back next year for one of your events

The owner, Eric, gladly booked up his farm for weddings and then let his venue license lapse…read more Rather than finding a way to meet his agreements, he abruptly cancelled his bookings, leaving dozens of couples with little recourse. Not an honorable or reliable business partner.

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.

Anytime the executive chef is serving food and bussing tables, it reflects a sense of ownership and…read moreleadership that you do not always see in restaurants. The food was exceptional. Everything on the 9-course tasting was next level. Perfectly timed courses allowed me to take my time enjoying the food, which means I did not eat too fast and felt full but not stuffed when I left. Notable plates were the risotto, tartar, Australian beef tenderloin, and pot de crème. Amazing wine list and great by-the-glass selection. Awesome service by Derek. Do not eat here first during your visit to Saugatuk or you will be disappointed by anywhere else in the area!

Australian beef tenderloin was outstanding - one of better pieces of beef I've had - although I…read moredidn't care for the unusual vegetables served with it (such as sun-chokes and some kind of weird pickled mushroom.) Desserts really good especially a chocolate mousse dish which, along with other special ingredients, had peanuts sprinkled all over the top of it. Parking during high summer season is very difficult.

Really disappointing experience. Clearbrook has always felt reliable, but this visit made it…read moreobvious something has changed in the kitchen. The $40 lobster pasta with shrimp was a small serving with three shrimp and no noticeable lobster at all. At that price, that is unacceptable. The whitefish was replaced with trout, came without the expected mashed potatoes, and was served with roasted potatoes instead. It was bland and overcooked. My cedar plank salmon also was not served on the plank as it usually is, but simply plated on a dish, which took away from what has normally been a signature presentation. We also requested the main dining room in our reservation and were told it wasn't possible. Apparently the chef is gone, and unfortunately it shows. This was not the Clearbrook experience we have come to expect. I hope they get things back to the quality, consistency, and care they used to have.

This is by far my favorite place to dine in Southwest Michigan. Between sitting by the beach at the…read moresummer or walking along the lakeshore, Clearbrook is the best place to end a day with amazing food and friendly faces. We ventured here on a Saturday night and the patio was bustling and vibrant. The staff took great care of us, and they ensured we were happy and well fed by the end of our stay. I started with a cosmopolitan, and they brought us their amazing bread. Every entree comes with a salad as well. I ordered the Steak Diane, which had an incredible mushroom sauce and sides. We were all so full, there was no room left for dessert. Our waitress was equally kind, along with everyone that works at Cleabrook. I can't wait to be back again next season. Cheers!

Brunchin' at The Southerner is always a great idea…read more My mother-in-law found her new favorites - the grits and biscuits! She wanted to come back everyday for these Honestly, this place has really good southern food. The fried chicken, fried catfish to baked beans and grits! And don't you ever skip on the buttery biscuits --- this is the best! Oh, I tried the cocktail called Piña Piña - it has fish sauce, lol! It was delish! I will come back for this haha! The staff are all awesome and the view of the Kalamazoo river and yacht passing by is a plus! Happy Labor Day Weekend, y'all!

I mean, as good as advertised. Holy cow. One of our best meals in two trips to Michigan (Saugatuck…read moreand South Haven). All reservations were booked out for weeks when we had checked, but we showed up at opening and it sort of worked out. Let me explain.. A lot of other families had the same idea. Show up early, get in, get the kids fed early. It made for a line to check in at the host stand that looked concerning but it wasn't a crazy wait, ultimately. About 30 minutes. We still got what we wanted, a nice seat overlooking the water. One thing I'll say in that regard was there was a HUGE upfront rush, but then around 6:30 or so, the place had emptied out quite a bit. Might be useful knowledge if trying to time an entry here. ANYWAYS. The food. Phenomenal. So good. I stuck with standard fried chicken (ie not Nashville, not spicy) and it was amazing. Salty, well brined, flavorful. It even held up amazingly well cold out of the fridge the next day. Some of the best fried chicken I've had in years. The fries were insanely good as well. The greens (one of the side choices) were not my thing as they didn't have a lot of flavor. The only miss of the evening. My oldest enjoyed her burger, and my youngest thought the chicken was too spicy (read: peppery) but they've been uber picky lately so take that with a grain of salt (or pepper). Had a lovely cocktail here as well, called the Sunday Christian: Gin, Cocchi Americano, Bianco Vermouth, and orange bitters. I'm realizing I have failed you all but forgetting to mention the most glorious, buttery, flaky biscuit that comes with the fried chicken meal. It was a star of the show, and the only reason I'm just now mentioning it is that I ate it so quickly it disappeared into my memories. Wonderful place, and I'm sure we will go back next time in Saugatuck.