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!

The Singapore Room is not your typical dinner spot and that's exactly what makes it so good…read more Between the deep red lighting, dark moody vibes, and those red leather seats, you feel like you just stepped into another country. It's such a fun, immersive atmosphere. The food? Amazing. The drinks? Delicious. And the service? Even better. Everything just flowed and made for such a great night. Definitely one of those places you go for the full experience, not just the meal.

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.

We had finished up our dune ride and were in need of lunch and found this spot on Yelp. Nate and I…read morewere able to get seats at the bar but it sounded like there was a bit of a wait for the patio. This place seems to be known for their pizza, but we had just eaten pizza the day before, so we opted for a side of fries, a side Caesar salad, and an order of the wings. Well, we ended up getting full portions of the side items, which was a bit of a bummer as we weren't super hungry plus it was more expensive. We'd just be more specific next time. The food was good, but we really should have ordered pizza. The Caesar salad was fresh and flavorful, but had a LOT of anchovies. I personally really like anchovies, but this was a bit much. The wings were huge and kind of gamey, and the skin was not crispy so they were not my favorite to eat. The fries were tasty but nothing special. I will give 5 stars for the beer! I had the lake noir, which was a blueberry/blackberry beer and the other fruit beer which was watermelon flavored. They were both fruity and refreshing and I really enjoyed them. I would come back for the pizza, which seemed a bit pricey but looked delicious.

This is a great local spot with friendly staff, cheap drinks, and a neighborhood atmosphere…read more Definitely worth checking out!

Have you ever had a place that you didn't want to review because you don't want other people to…read moreknow about it? This is that kind of place. It's a dive bar in a very busy City and it is still a local watering spot. I can't say the food is the greatest but they do have keno, and they do have ice cold beer and they're very heavy-handed on their cocktails. Don't expect anything fancy, but always expect good conversation. The bartenders are always friendly every time my friend and I have been there and I will continue to go every time I am on the west side of the state.

I cannot stop thinking about The Mitten. This area has a pretty large gap in restaurants that are…read moregood and ones that... well you know. The Mitten? Truly one of the best places we ate while in town. How good? We went three times. The pizza is out of this world. They know what they're doing. The beer? Also a 10/10. So many options that really set them apart. Each time we went the folks behind the bar and out at tables were kind and really on it. Finally, the outside area is a gem. Great views and baseball vibes.

Great little patio / outside seating in the heart of downtown…read more Was seated promptly and we were off to a good start. Waiter came back and took our beer order and then disappeared. He then proceeded to take everyone else's food order, even though they sat after us, prior to come back to take ours. We finally ordered and they pizza came out. Couple points in the pizza, it was good mind you but each topping is $2.50. If I get bacon on a pizza I'm expecting more than a sparse sprinkling of bacon bits on my pizza for that amount. If you order ham on you pizza they provide a good amount but the pieces of game are pretty large and tend to come off as part of the initial bite. They have a food runner that is delivering the pizzas so we didn't interact with the waiter again, no check in, no asking if we wanted another round of drinks. Multiple attempts to flag him down went ignored, I finally grabbed my own to go box for the left overs. I was finally able to get his attention after he made five trips to fill up a water cooler so that we could pay. Food & Drinks great. Service was dreadful.

Great food, excellent service, small (arguably cramped, but well utilized) dining room…read more I had the salmon and the creme brûlée and found both to be far better than expected.

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.

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.

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.

Grabbed carryout here when most places in town weren't offering it, and found it to be a solid…read moremeal! I went with the burger and truffle fries, my mom got the fish sandwich, and my husband went with the Hawaiian pizza. All of us really enjoyed our orders. In particular I thought the burger was great. Very generously portioned and the quality was very good. We didn't dine in but placed our order at the bar and got drinks while we waited, enjoying some tasty mocktails. The view of the waterfront can't be beat and we definitely talked about coming back for a happy hour or waterfront meal next time we're in town. Service was also awesome and our bartender was very friendly and helpful!

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.

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!

J Paul's Restaurant was one of the highlights of our trip! We had a group of 13 people, and I was…read moreamazed that every meal came out at the same time, hot, fresh, and perfectly prepared. That's no easy task, and the staff executed it flawlessly. The food was exceptional. The prime rib was tender, flavorful, and honestly one of the best I've ever had. We ordered several appetizers for the table, and every single one was delicious, but the baked Brie absolutely stole the show. It was incredible! The atmosphere is warm, romantic, and comfortable--perfect for a date night or a special occasion. What really sets J Paul's apart, though, is the hospitality. The owner was out on the floor making sure every guest was happy and that everything was perfect. That personal touch made us feel genuinely cared for and welcomed. The combination of outstanding food, exceptional service, and a beautiful atmosphere made for an unforgettable dining experience. If Michelin stars were awarded solely on the experience they provide, J Paul's would certainly deserve to be in the conversation. We can't wait to come back the next time we're in town!

Everything about the restaurant is amazing! Chef is…read moreexcellent and very creative. Great cocktails and very friendly staff.