~DOUGLAS & SAUGATUCK~ Erin’s guidebook
Food on the go
Upscale market with bakery, fresh fish and meats, deli, and gourmet grocery selection.
22 locals recommend
Isabel's Market + Eatery
310 Blue Star HwyUpscale market with bakery, fresh fish and meats, deli, and gourmet grocery selection.
Classic favorite for ice cream! They also have pretty good food!
12 locals recommend
Blue Star Cafe & Ice Cream Treats
141 Blue Star HwyClassic favorite for ice cream! They also have pretty good food!
Personal recommendation for to go gourmet deli sandwiches, salads, soups, meat/cheese and fun, unique beverages.
52 locals recommend
The Farmhouse Deli & Pantry
100 Blue Star HwyPersonal recommendation for to go gourmet deli sandwiches, salads, soups, meat/cheese and fun, unique beverages.
Local favorite for amazing root beer floats and hot dogs.
17 locals recommend
Douglas Root Beer Barrel
501 W Center StLocal favorite for amazing root beer floats and hot dogs.
Dairy Dayz
6471 Blue Star HwyPersonal favorite- the BEST for ice cream!
Boardwalk Deli & Ice Cream
311 Water StReally great FRESH sandwiches and smoothies.
If you like grilled cheese, these are really good. Take them to go or eat at the outdoor picnic area.
The Grilled Cheese Shack
505 Water StIf you like grilled cheese, these are really good. Take them to go or eat at the outdoor picnic area.
Kilwin's Chocolates
415 Phoenix StIce cream and fudge. Classic and iconic- Kilwins!
The BEST gelato in Michigan. Local Italian family. Get some gelato or some take and bake Italian meals.
Palazzolo's Dairy Local Outlet
176 Blue Str Memrl HighwayThe BEST gelato in Michigan. Local Italian family. Get some gelato or some take and bake Italian meals.
Dining
Personal recommendation, one of our all time favorites. They have outdoor seating and great staff!
60 locals recommend
Everyday People Cafe
11 W Center StPersonal recommendation, one of our all time favorites. They have outdoor seating and great staff!
Bowdies Chophouse
230 Culver StUpscale steak house. Truffle fries here are superb!
Great spot with seating on the water, menu is seafood focused. Great food and atmosphere.
28 locals recommend
Mermaid Bar & Grill
340 Water StGreat spot with seating on the water, menu is seafood focused. Great food and atmosphere.
Phil's Bar & Grille
215 Butler StLocal favorite!
Upscale dinner restaurant, takes reservations on Open Table.
14 locals recommend
Coast 236 Restaurant & Bar
236 Culver StUpscale dinner restaurant, takes reservations on Open Table.
Award winning fried chicken and southern style food. Restaurant is on the water, great views.
69 locals recommend
The Southerner
880 Holland StAward winning fried chicken and southern style food. Restaurant is on the water, great views.
Short trip to Fennville for this destination restaurant, farm to table. Great cocktails. The “Sage rub” is my personal favorite.
78 locals recommend
Salt of the Earth
114 E Main StShort trip to Fennville for this destination restaurant, farm to table. Great cocktails. The “Sage rub” is my personal favorite.
Farm to table, the absolute best and most fresh food in the area! Vegetarian friendly.
28 locals recommend
GROW Cafe + Bistro
302 Culver StFarm to table, the absolute best and most fresh food in the area! Vegetarian friendly.
Pumpernickels
202 Butler StOutdoor seating. Fun atmosphere. Sometimes live music.
Local favorite, farm to table fresh food for all meals, very cool outdoor vibe.
33 locals recommend
Pennyroyal Cafe & Provisions
3319 Blue Star HwyLocal favorite, farm to table fresh food for all meals, very cool outdoor vibe.
Bars, Casual Food & Music
Iconic gay resort, fun, friendly, lively music and entertainment.
26 locals recommend
The Dunes Resort
333 Blue Star HwyIconic gay resort, fun, friendly, lively music and entertainment.
Local favorite, the perch basket is the best in town. Usually has live music on the weekends.
43 locals recommend
Wally's Bar & Grill
128 Hoffman StreetLocal favorite, the perch basket is the best in town. Usually has live music on the weekends.
The BARge
528 Water StOutdoor deck seating overlooking the river. Great food.
Local favorite, iconic. The “Butler Deck” is a must in the summer for dinner, drinks, and live music. Overlooks the water.
34 locals recommend
The Butler
40 Butler StLocal favorite, iconic. The “Butler Deck” is a must in the summer for dinner, drinks, and live music. Overlooks the water.
Wicks Park Bar & Grille
449 Water StUsually has live music on the weekends.
Pizza
Pizza Mambo
10 1/2 Blue Star HwyBack Alley Pizza Joint
22 N Main StMy family’s go-to take out pizza. Local favorite.
Marro's Italian Restaurant
147 Water StreetPizza and great Italian food- local favorite!
Outdoor seating, great unique pizza and brewery.
28 locals recommend
The Mitten Brewing Company - Saugatuck
329 Water StOutdoor seating, great unique pizza and brewery.
Cocktails, wine & small plates
“Coastal” has outdoor seating, really amazing cocktails, small plates, plus you can shop for some really cute, unique clothes while your drink is being made!
10 locals recommend
Coastal Society Boutique & Cocktail Bar
35 W Center St“Coastal” has outdoor seating, really amazing cocktails, small plates, plus you can shop for some really cute, unique clothes while your drink is being made!
Personal favorite! Wine, cocktails, small plates. Outdoor seating and music.
38 locals recommend
Borrowed Time
22 E Center StPersonal favorite! Wine, cocktails, small plates. Outdoor seating and music.
Winery's & Brewery's
Fenn Valley Vineyards
6130 122nd AveMy family's business, obvious personal favorite. Food, bakery, hard cider and wine! Dine in or carry out.
54 locals recommend
Crane's Pie Pantry Restaurant & Winery
6054 124th AveMy family's business, obvious personal favorite. Food, bakery, hard cider and wine! Dine in or carry out.
Saugatuck Brewing Company
2948 Blue Star HwyGuardian Brewing Company
3657 63rd StVirtue Cider
2170 62nd StWaypost Brewing
1630 Blue Star HwyModales Wines
2128 62nd StBreakfast
Ida Red's Cottage
645 Water StBreakfast spot- Only takes cash
Pennyroyal Cafe & Provisions
3319 Blue Star Hwy