The Kirby Hotel & J Paul's Dining Room

About The Kirby Hotel & J Paul's Dining Room

Known for

• Outdoor seating with dogs allowed outside
• Victorian hotel with restaurant and wine bar
• Brunch, dinner and small plates
• Vegan and vegetarian options
• LGBTQ-owned and welcoming to families

What to order

Mentioned in reviews

• ravioli
• salad
• salmon

Google rating breakdown

226 ratings on Google. Ratings and counts are Google's, not ours.

• 5★186
• 4★23
• 3★7
• 2★4
• 1★6

What people mention

Topics counted across Google reviews.

• prime rib×15
• wedding venue×15
• ravioli×8
• duck×7
• risotto×7
• cute room×7
• crab cakes×7
• comfortable bed×6
• outdoor seating×3
• pork tenderloin×2

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What reviewers say elsewhere

• “We stayed for a weekend and enjoyed everything about the Kirby hotel and J Paul dining room! The host welcomed us and made us feel at home. The Martha Washington room was well maintained and cozy. Dinner at J Paul’s dining room was am…”

  — Hope Francis, October 3, 2026 · google

• “We had a great dinner at the bar at J. Paul’s (crab cakes, beet salad and salmon + carrot cake for dessert) Will definitely be coming back!”

  — Jenna Black, September 19, 2026 · google

• “I recently celebrated my birthday with an amazing dinner at J. Paul's. I've passed by this place many times over the years, but this was my first time actually dining here — and it did not disappoint. Kira made the visit fun and celebrat…”

  — Robert Smith, September 14, 2026 · google

• “The service was spectacular at the Kirby Hotel and J Paul’s dining room. We enjoyed the pork cutlet, I had a chance to sample a taste of the duck confit, and I thoroughly enjoyed the rich beef bolognese with ravioli. Even the brioche rol…”

  — Trooper Long, September 12, 2026 · google

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The Kirby Hotel & J Paul's Dining Room — frequently asked

Where is The Kirby Hotel & J Paul's Dining Room?

The Kirby Hotel & J Paul's Dining Room is at 294 W Center St, Douglas, MI 49406.

How expensive is The Kirby Hotel & J Paul's Dining Room?

Google lists The Kirby Hotel & J Paul's Dining Room in the $$ price range for patios in Saugatuck, MI.

What is the phone number for The Kirby Hotel & J Paul's Dining Room?

You can reach The Kirby Hotel & J Paul's Dining Room on +1269-857-5472.