4.6(2,365)· Google4.6 out of 5 from 2365 reviews (Google rating)
American · $$
Open now · closes 9:00 PM
The Southerner at 880 Holland St in Saugatuck, MI serves Southern-style dishes and cocktails in a relaxed lakeside setting. Outdoor seating includes space where dogs are allowed, while the interior has a cozy atmosphere and a fireplace. The restaurant serves brunch, lunch, dinner and dessert, with comfort food among its offerings. An on-site bar serves beer, wine and liquor, and happy hour includes both food and drinks. Takeout is available, but delivery is not.
The women-owned and LGBTQ-owned business welcomes families and groups, with a children’s menu, high chairs and changing tables. It also lists a private dining room and catering services. Reservations are accepted, though there is usually a wait. The entrance, parking, restrooms and seating are wheelchair accessible, and a unisex restroom is available. Parking options include free street parking and both free and paid lots. The Southerner has a Google rating of 4.6 from 2,365 reviews.
4.4(1,123)· Google4.4 out of 5 from 1123 reviews (Google rating)
American · $$
Open now · closes 9:00 PM
The BARge is a waterfront restaurant on the Kalamazoo River at 528 Water St in downtown Saugatuck, MI. Listed as a date-night restaurant, it has a casual atmosphere, rooftop seating and outdoor seating. A fireplace and live music are among its features, and the onsite bar serves beer, wine, cocktails and liquor. Lunch, dinner, small plates and dessert are available, with table service for dine-in guests as well as takeout and delivery options.
The restaurant is popular for lunch and dinner and accommodates groups and solo diners. Dogs are welcome outside. Free parking is available in a lot and on the street, and the entrance, parking, restrooms and seating are wheelchair accessible. A wait is usual, which is worth factoring into plans. The BARge has a Google rating of 4.4 from 1,123 reviews. Its posted description says it is closed for the winter season and will reopen in spring 2026.
4.5(653)· Google4.5 out of 5 from 653 reviews (Google rating)
New American · $$$
Open now · closes 9:30 PM
Everyday People Cafe is at 11 W Center St in Douglas, near Saugatuck, MI. Seasonal outdoor seating, tapas and jazz are part of its offering, alongside a wine list and an on-site bar serving beer and cocktails. The cafe serves breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner, with small plates, vegetarian and vegan options, and dessert. Happy-hour food and drinks are also available.
The atmosphere combines casual, cozy and upscale elements, with a fireplace and live music among the listed features. Families, groups and solo diners are welcome; high chairs are available, and the cafe is listed as LGBTQ-welcoming and a transgender safe space. There is usually a wait, and reservations are not accepted. Free parking is available in a lot and on the street, with wheelchair-accessible parking, an accessible entrance, seating and restroom. Dine-in and takeout are offered, but delivery is not. Its Google rating is 4.5 stars from 653 reviews.
4.3(487)· Google4.3 out of 5 from 487 reviews (Google rating)
Restaurant · $
Open now · closes 9:00 PM
Scooters Cafe & Pizzeria at 322 Culver St in Saugatuck, MI is a casual restaurant and bar serving American and Italian food, including pizza. Pizza is the most prominent topic in its Google review data, with thin crust, pepperoni pizza and cheesy bread also mentioned. Outdoor seating is available, and dogs are allowed outside. Indoors, the restaurant has a fireplace and is suitable for watching sports. The bar serves beer, wine and cocktails, including happy-hour drinks.
The restaurant welcomes families and groups, with a children’s menu and high chairs available. Vegetarian options, takeout and delivery are offered, and reservations are accepted. Free parking is available in a lot and on the street; the entrance, seating, restroom and designated parking are wheelchair accessible. Google popular-times data shows the busiest period on Saturday around 6 p.m., with Friday activity peaking around 8 p.m. Its listed Google rating is 4.3 from 487 reviews.
4.2(431)· Google4.2 out of 5 from 431 reviews (Google rating)
American · $$
Open now · closes 9:00 PM
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.
4.4(24)· Google4.4 out of 5 from 24 reviews (Google rating)
Restaurant · $
Siena Cafe is a coffee shop at 118 Hoffman St in Saugatuck, MI, with a menu that extends beyond coffee and breakfast. It serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner all day, so the choices are not limited to a particular mealtime. Custom-made coffee drinks are part of the offering, alongside breakfast sandwiches, pancakes, waffles, and burritos. The all-day menu allows for either a coffee and a bite or a full meal.
For lunch and dinner choices, the menu includes burgers, melts, chicken tenders, and fries. These sit alongside the breakfast dishes rather than on a separate serving schedule. Dine-in service and seating are available, including outdoor seating. Siena Cafe has a Google rating of 4.4 from 24 reviews; its listed price level is 1.
