Houndstooth has the right mix of keeping their tasty standout small plates and featuring new interesting dishes. In addition to their small and medium plates menu, their recent "themed" meals have proven to be immensely popular thus far, and there's no surprise why this intimate, chic, yet approachable restaurant in Benton Harbor is always packed! The mixologists at the bar, are very knowledgeable and take their craft seriously! They are willing to alter and/or curate a cocktail to your liking if you don't find one on their menu. This place is a Southwestern Michigan fav, so make reservations in advance and go! Street parking is readily available. read more

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What a special culinary experience in Benton Harbor, MI. The restaurant promotes family style for sharing. We sat at the counter and enjoyed getting to witness the culinary team at work preparing the dishes! We had two starters; Duck Wings and Tuna Crudo. Both were outstanding and would get again...duck wings did get the slight edge for the fav. We also had two entrees; Halibut and Lamb ribs. Here again we were thrilled with our selection and Halibut got the slight nod for the winner The restaurant is small so make reservations to ensure you get in! Energy is great and staff was engaging and top level service. Highly recommend even for those looking for an alternative to driving to Chicago to get a great culinary experience! Houndstooth will not disappoint! read more

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This was a last minute choice for dinner on a dreary, rainy evening. The atmosphere was quaint old building with limited seating the ambiance was cozy and comfortable. The staff were very accommodating and provided professional explanations for each entree. The food was exceptional. Each made fresh onsite. All entrees were shareable and my husband was hesitant stating that he would never choose this place. By the 3rd course he had changed his mind. There wasn't one thing to complain about. For a small town restaurant, this trendy place reminds me of European restaurants. I will be returning again a d again. read more

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What a delicious meal! We had a Friday night reservation and were seated right away upon arrival. We tried a little of everything - BBQ carrots, garlic bread, spicy noodles with duck, black bean chicken, and katsu pork chop. Everything came out as it was ready in the kitchen which gave nice pacing. Each dish was delicious and we were so happy with our choices. The standouts were the black bean chicken and the pork chop. The chicken had such great flavors and was so tender and the pork chop had such great texture with a crunchy coating on the outside and juicy meat on the inside. The gin based cocktail was also refreshing and delicious. The ambiance is cozy and dark (in a good way) and the service was great. We will definitely be back to try more- next time dessert! read more

Still thinking about the garlic bread months later! We had a lot of fun trying different menu items and seeing the food made in front of us. Seating was a little crammed but overall a really fun experience read more

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Disappointed. We walked in. Nobody greeted us. Plenty of seating, yet host said he'd TRY to fit us in. Disappeared to kitchen. We ended up leaving. read more

From the "reservation" welcome to the food. It was very underwhelming. The tuna crudo looked like some kind of nacho cheese blend with tuna. Shrimp was awful too. Waited 45 minutes for this. Will not return. read more

Mid-meal with under-developed sauces and food that was almost cooked right. Didn't quite earn the dramatic, utensil-pointing monologue from the server for each dish. read more

The food was great! Very eclectic menu. Service was not the best, just relax and enjoy the evening.

We live in Chicago and eat out a lot at highly regarded places. Houndstooth would be a top Chicago or NY restaurant. Every dish is delicious and creative. The bang-for-the-buck is perhaps the best I've ever been to. Run, don't walk, to Houndstooth! Cheyenne and the amazing staff will give you a night to remember. Headed back in two weeks and again and again! read more

Houndstooth Restaurant - New American Near Me - Benton Harbor, Michigan

A must try!!! Last Saturday night, the hubby and I decided to try this place out for dinner, kind of last minute. We didn't have reservations, and the place was packed. Graciously, some chairs were moved around to a little table in the only corner open, and we were able to dine. Everything about this little spot was perfect. From the warm welcome and effort by the hostess to the excellent service by Ligan and a tasty and inventive dinner. We had the short rib tartar, shrimp, bbq carrots, stuffed wings, and Poole. Everything had a unique twist, presented beautifully, and provided a wonderful carnival of flavors for the palate. Oh, and I mustn't forget the lavender drink. Delightful read more

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A beautiful club like space that is intimate and friendly. Our service was great. The server knew the menue and made excellent suggestions (including the Japanese milk toast-delish) interesting wines and a variety of plates to share. With a party of 8 the waiter was able to point out items for different ages and tastes. We tried almost everything! Worth a trip to downtown Benton Harbor just to enjoy it.. read more

Food was very good. Service and amount of time to get food was horrific. We were not served one of the items we ordered and it took forever to get our food (2 hours and 45 minutes). No real apology. Will never go back. read more

The service, attention and detail were all very impressive. It's a shareable format. We got the --duck wings - amazing --short rib tartar - not bad but wouldn't get it again --black bean chicken - deceptively good --Slow steak - great and surprised by how good the almond cabbage side was --crispy potatoes - good --Paris Brest dessert - again not bad but would do something else. Like a donut sandwich of apples The explanations were the best I've ever had a waiter do. Really good beer and their version of espresso martini. The owner even came over to show us how they get the bonito fish strips that we were intrigued by because of how they move. Just an overall really good restaurant at an affordable price. Try it! read more

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I have gone to Houndstooth since they opened. It has always been fabulous and truly Chicago-grade quality. Cheyenne was kind enough to put together a meal in honor of my mother's passing for a group of family members. She went over and above with the menu and the staff was perfect. Do not miss coming to this restaurant!!! read more

Exceptional on all fronts. Service, food, ambience. We went for a special event and it was indeed special. I highly recommend dining at Houndstooth read more

Very classy and comfortable interior. Also option for outdoor seating Huge and excellent cocktails. Nice menu and staff'.

The best food in the area! Get the bread! And the service was so good! The best margarita I have ever had as well! read more

Houndstooth Restaurant - New American Near Me - Benton Harbor, Michigan

This restaurant is absolutely above a 5 star ratting. I've been a chef for 15 years and rarely am I impressed but wow, the food almost makes you feel emotional. I felt like I was traveling around the world through the flavors. The thought that went into each dish, it's incredible. The staff was all charming and fun to be around. There was plenty time to enjoy each plate in between each other. The flavors are on point. Our server Aaron was friendly and chill, he took the time to explain each dish and gave us his recommendations. The vibe of the restaurant is also dope, good music. I hope this place stays open for many many years to come. The cream puff was life changing. We took ours home to go. Thank you for giving my fam such an awesome experience. Cheers read more

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Had a great first experience at Houndstooth. Loved their idea of shareable entrees. We shared four different menu items, including a salad, potato, cheese, and meat. All were very tasty. The cocktails, Lemon Drop Martinis, were well made. The service was great and the ambiance was great being in an older building in town. My only recommendation is for better signage outside to draw the eye to the location! read more

Food, drinks and service were amazing! This is more of a tapas style and works best to order multiple dishes. Everything I tried was incredibly flavorful. The waiter was very helpful with describing the different dishes and my cocktails were great, more of a craft cocktail vibe . This place is a hidden gem and I will definitely return. read more

Food was ok, great for others I guess, just really not my taste. Bartenders were good. Food was prepared well, service was great. Gets a four because they did everything right, but some of the food just didn't appeal to me. Nice atmosphere. read more

This is hands down the best restaurant in this part of the state and area. It's probably one of the best in the entire Midwest. Lucky to have a gem like this in the area. The vibe, the food, the service, the creative thoughtfulness. This place hits the mark. Do not miss it and it's worth the drive from wherever you are coming from. read more

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Houndstooth is *the* spot for the (Chicagoan) foodies. I was very, very impressed with my experience from the moment I walked in to the moment I walked out. Kudos to the team for including several gorgeous vegetarian options. I'm pretty sure I ordered all but one and would 10/10 order them again. read more

Love to see more of these restaurants popping up in SW Michigan! The food, cocktails and service were fantastic. From the buttery milk toast garlic bread, the amazing steak and potatoes, all the way to the passionfruit panna cotta, Houndstooth didn't miss a beat. I can't wait to go back and try more! If you're sick of eating at copy/paste restaurants, you def won't be disappointed. 5/5 read more

Wow - this was one of the best dining experiences we've had in a long time! We've had it one our list since the opening and have heard nothing but good things. We planned a weekend getaway to St. Joe and Houndstooth was a must visit for us. We made a reservation for a Friday evening and were seated right away when we arrived. Staff was friendly and welcoming. Our server was fantastic and made great recommendations throughout the event. Everything on the menu sounded amazing! we ordered the Brisket Tlayuda, Paccheri and market fish which was Monk Fish. It was the perfect amount of food to share between the two of us. Each dish had amazing flavor and was personally delivered by the Chef along with an explanation and story behind each item. Each dish was unlike anything we've had before. The Paccheri was delicious and I could easily make an entire meal out of the dish. The monk fish was perfectly prepared - sous vide and served al pastor style. We couldn't resist dessert and our server sold us on the Orange Cream Poke cake. The presentation was amazing and taste was reminiscent of that childhood favorite, just as the Chef described. We will definitely be back! read more

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The food was delicious and presented beautifully. The staff were courteous and friendly. I highly enjoyed my meal and would recommend to anyone read more

This was just such a great place. We got the crispy potatoes, the stacks, the sea bass, the potstickers and the panna cotta. All were delicious and the service was excellent. Will be back! read more

Love, love, love Hounsdtooth! The best restaurant in SW Michigan by far! Each dish is masterfully crafted and the flavor profiles are unique and delicious. Chef Cheyenne brings out each dish to all tables and carefully explains the dish. The service is outstanding as well, Logan is our favorite! He is attentive and knowledgeable about the menu as well as super sweet and kind. We have tried many dishes and drinks over the past two years and honestly haven't had anything bad. The BBQ carrots are my go to and are a menu staple. They change several of the plates seasonally-- if you go now, definitely get the Branzino. It was amazing and so unique. Honestly, you can't go wrong with anything you order. Each dish is perfection. Can't wait until we can escape back up to Michigan and enjoy another wonderful meal! read more

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An awesome small restaurant with fantastic farm to table food, friendly service, and authentic drinks. read more

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Their food is special. Prepared with love to achieve complex flavors. This restaurant's quality rivals plenty of large city menus. Husband and I surprised it took us so long to dine here. You will be impressed!!! We arrived 5ish on a Friday. Host carefully found us a table despite later reservations. We opted for 2 small plates and 2 entrees; it was a perfect amount for us. Crafts drinks were exceptional. Everyone who took care of us was polite and attentive. They have a team approach to service, which I love. Started with duck noodles. Amazing. Perfect noodle texture, medium spice...we knew from one bite this was going to be our best restaurant choice of the week! Next, haystack with cheese on side. This dish blew us away. Marinated tomatoes with a hint of orange, fresh cucumbers. I say good luck to my husband who will attempt to make this at home. The entrees were both delicious. The large piece of flaky halibut is topped with a crusty cracker and lined in a hazelnut sauce. Spectacular. The steak is slow cooked (so you don't order temp, we had no idea) lined in a cream sauce and covered in potato chips. My husband wanted to clap when we walked out but by then it was pretty busy and we just wanted to give them back the table so the next group could feel the love of Houndstooth's food. You made two new fans. Well done! read more

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I would rate it a 4 on the food and 0 on service so that is a 2 in my book. Never, in all of the places we've eaten, from Chicago to New York City to Tokyo and many places in between have we've been told this. We need to get our order in because the seats we were in had a reservation 1.5 hrs after ours. Something you don't want to hear when you are ready to drop $200+ on a meal for two. Ruined my wife's evening. She was ready to walk. I told her to stick it out. We typically take 1.5 hrs at a fine restaurant to complete our dinner, on our own pace. At Houndstooth you need to drink & eat on their pace. It must be a privilege to eat there in their mind. We like to drink some wine first before ordering, about 30-35 min to enjoy a fine bottle of red and use the remaining hour to order and enjoy our dinner. This all started about 30 min after our reservation time and we were just about done with our bottle and ready to order. We were on pace. Management/Owner brought us our entrees and saw I had Yelp opened on my phone. She seemed happy that I was going to give it a review, like all the other 5 star reviews this place has on Yelp, from the "Good People". We said not sure if you would like our review. She asked why and we told her. She was very apologetic and said she would make it right. I think that meant telling the waiter he was wrong in telling us that he was being pressured to get our order in. She did admit to the 1.5 hr time frame to get people in and out. I understand that. Some people are in and out in 1 hr. Some take 2 hrs. Adjust to it. It's all about customer service and that repeat customer. Not us, this was our repeat. We are done with this place. Strike two for us. Strike one was pre-pandemic several weeks after you first opened. We wanted to sit at the counter and was told no, those were reserved. We ate our dinner at a table, took us about 1.5 hrs, and that counter we wanted to sit at was maybe, at best 50% occupied. Took us nearly 4 yrs to make a return trip. I guess that was a mistake. Should have stuck with our first impression. No need to respond to this review like you do on the other bad reviews posted. We won't be back. Lost us. Better restaurant just down the road. read more

Really can't do anything more than post another 5 star review. Conner our server was awesome. The food was extraordinary. The cocktails were exquisite. The middle was unexpected. The dessert was unexpected. What the heck is this place doing in Benton Harbor? IDK and IDC. read more

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Excellent food Creative dishes, smallish portion for $ but you get an experience and quality Fantastic service and lovely setting Shame there aren't more restaurants like this in the area read more

Delicious and adventurous. We've tried a lot of great dinner spots across the country and would put this in our Top 5. Well done, Saint Joseph Black Bean Chicken Scallops Slow Steak read more

Houndstooth Restaurant - Orange Ricotta Cake - New American Near Me - Benton Harbor, Michigan

Excellent vibe Creative menu Excellent service Have gone a few times and certainly going back read more

Houndstooth Houndstooth is a dining experience equivalent to any of the finest chef driven restaurants in NY or Chicago (or anywhere) and worth traveling to the otherwise beleaguered Benton Harbor MI to experience. The Chefs are a brother and sister team who serve a seasonal and balanced sharing menu that is unbelievably delicious- every single course. The space is tiny but beautiful, relaxed and friendly. The cocktails are balanced and not too sweet, and all of the shared dishes were just delicious. The bread course was unique and buttery and yummy, and the Steak & Bronzino plates were perfectly cooked & and complemented. Every course in between was equally delicious. Highly, Highly recommended read more

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Excellent dining experience! Such great flavors & beautiful presentation. Server was knowledgeable and made great recommendations. The food has a modern twist with Asian influence. We enjoyed a nice sparkling sake that paired really well with both the entree and dessert. Highly recommend this place if you are a foodie. Do not sleep on the Mille Cake! read more

Houndstooth Restaurant - Egyptian Cotton and Daisy Buchanan - New American Near Me - Benton Harbor, Michigan

Even better than last time. We sat at the bar by the kitchen. A lot of fun to watch the work and detail that goes into the dishes. Service was even better this time. Pacing was excellent. Food - still excellent. There seemed to be a high proportion of staff:customers. I believe I counted 10 total staff hustling and bustling while we were there. Anyway, bravo, will return and continue recommending to others! read more

Just love the shareable small plate offerings. The service was friendly and attentive. Had the cozy corner table perfect for our threesome behind the front door. read more