The Wild Dog

4.2(431)· Google4.2 out of 5 from 431 reviews (Google rating)Date Night Restaurant$$
Open now · closes 9:00 PM

Quick facts

The Wild Dog is a date night restaurant at 24 E Center St in Saugatuck, MI, open Tue–Sat from 4:00 PM. Call +1269-857-2519 for details.

Address
24 E Center St, Douglas, MI 49406
Phone
+1269-857-2519
Hours today
4:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Price
$$

About The Wild Dog

The Wild Dog is a women-owned pub at 24 E Center St in Douglas, MI, with outdoor seating and a menu of American dishes and stone oven pizzas. Its casual, cozy setting includes a fireplace and an on-site bar serving beer, wine, cocktails, and coffee. Lunch, dinner, and dessert are available, along with small plates, comfort food, vegetarian dishes, and vegan options. Happy-hour offerings include both food and drinks, and dogs are welcome in the outdoor seating area.

The pub welcomes families and groups, with a children’s menu and changing tables available. It also welcomes LGBTQ guests and is listed as a transgender safe space. Reservations are accepted, and diners can choose table service or takeout; delivery is not offered. Free lot and street parking are available, along with wheelchair-accessible parking, an entrance, seating, and a restroom. The Wild Dog has a Google rating of 4.2 from 431 reviews.

Known for

  • Dog-friendly outdoor seating
  • American dishes and stone oven pizzas
  • Happy-hour food and drinks
  • Vegetarian and vegan options
  • Cozy pub setting with a fireplace

What to order

Mentioned in reviews

  • pasta
  • salmon

What reviewers say elsewhere

  • “The Salmon with vegetables was a small portion but tasted good”

    — Kat J, September 18, 2026 · google

  • “I’m visiting from Iowa and love this place, our server was excellent and my chicken piccata pasta was tasty! Must visit”

    — Tracy Van Vleet, September 6, 2026 · google

  • “Got there 15 minutes early and Tod us they had a strict reservation policy… pretty pretentious when only 50 % of facility was seated. Regardless we waited. When we were finally seated and got a waitress… 15 additional minutes later, s…”

    — Nancy B, August 23, 2026 · google

  • “I have gone to the wild dog for years with my family. Last night was the worst experience. It was two hours before we got our food. The grill was down so there were several items on the menu not available. They didn’t have all the ingr…”

    — Val Walkowiak, August 22, 2026 · google

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The Wild Dog — frequently asked

Is The Wild Dog open on Mondays?
No — The Wild Dog is closed on Mondays.
Where is The Wild Dog?
The Wild Dog is at 24 E Center St, Douglas, MI 49406.
How expensive is The Wild Dog?
Google lists The Wild Dog in the $$ price range for date night restaurants in Saugatuck, MI.
What is the phone number for The Wild Dog?
You can reach The Wild Dog on +1269-857-2519.

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