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Coast 236 Restaurant & Bar, Saugatuck, MI

Coast 236 Restaurant & Bar

4.8
4.8
1244 Reviews
$50 and over
Contemporary American

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2 people
11:30 p.m.
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Innovative
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
Every coastline brings with it an air of freshness and wonder, an inspiration in every ebb and flow. Coasts can be recognizable and new … predictably unpredictable in a way that can surprise or delight. But no matter the geography, there is a familiarity and a connection. At Coast 236, the rhythm of familiarity and freshness is our inspiration. Sourcing fresh and sustainable ingredients from water and land, we passionately craft approachable coastal inspired cuisine with unexpected details. Coast 236 takes reservations for tables of 1-6 guests only through open table. Sorry, service animals only.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Elegant Dining
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Fish, Contemporary French / American
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Wed–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (269) 455-5112
  • Website
    http://www.coast236.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Rick Bower
  • Catering
    We currently do not offer catering.
  • Private party facilities
    Coast 236 currently offers entire‑restaurant, private events only (that means you reserve the entire restaurant and bar for yourself and your guests.) Contact Chef Rick Bower to check a date or inquire about your special private event.For information about planning your next event at Coast 236, visit https://www.coast236.com/privatedining
  • Delivery & takeout
    Order direct
  • Location
    236 Culver St, Saugatuck, MI 49453
  • Neighbourhood
    Saugatuck
  • Cross Street
    Griffith Street
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Southern Italian Wine Dinner (March 2025)

    US$125.00 per person

    Mar 22, 2025 only
    Join us for a special evening celebrating the cuisine and wines of Southern Italy and Sicily. On March 22, experience a 6-course tasting menu expertly paired with wines, with a guest speaker guiding you through each pairing. The evening begins with a welcome cocktail at 6 PM, and featured wines will be available for discounted purchase. Seating is exclusively at 6 PM for this one-night-only event with limited availability, so early reservations are highly recommended. The cost is $125 per person, which includes wine pairings (plus tax and gratuity). As this is a wine-focused dining experience, there is no alternative pricing without wine pairings. Please note that only this prix fixe menu will be offered, and dietary restrictions cannot be accommodated. Regular à la carte and seasonal tasting menus will not be available.
    Southern Italian Wine Dinner (March 2025) photo

Menu

Coast 236 Restaurant & Bar's menu was last updated 2025-02-02.

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What 1,244 people are saying

Coast 236 Restaurant & Bar reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Grand Rapids / Western Michigan

    Best Food

  • Grand Rapids / Western Michigan

    Best Service

  • Grand Rapids / Western Michigan

    Innovative

  • Grand Rapids / Western Michigan

    Healthy

  • Grand Rapids / Western Michigan

    Neighbourhood gem

  • Grand Rapids / Western Michigan

    Great for fine wines

  • Grand Rapids

    Best Overall

  • Grand Rapids

    Best Food

  • Grand Rapids

    Best Service

  • Grand Rapids

    Best Value

  • Grand Rapids

    Innovative

  • Grand Rapids

    Healthy

  • Grand Rapids

    Neighbourhood gem

  • Grand Rapids

    Great for fine wines

  • Grand Rapids

    Great for outdoor dining

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Coast 236 Restaurant & Bar offers a "phenomenal" dining experience with "outstanding food and service." Guests rave about the "spectacular" tasting menu and the "incredible" attention to detail. The patio dining is delightful, and the ambiance is "relaxing and inviting." This elevated gem promises a memorable culinary journey in Saugatuck.

1,244 Reviews

  1. Cliff

    Chicago2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The entire experience was great. The tasting menu allowed many of the menu items to be tried. Service was amazing, details around courses was clear. A truly great experience.

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  2. Dan VIP

    Grand Rapids32 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Great service but the menu options are impeccable , 5 or 9 curse wine pairing or off the menu, we had tuna crude with crispy capers , addicting, the seared scallops garnished with parsnip and crispy potato accents and pork belly , plus the risotto with hen mushrooms topped with pork belly …all unique and delicious!!!

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  3. Chris VIP

    Cleveland43 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything about the restaurant shows the commitment to quality and attention to detail. The decor is clean, chic and modern, but inviting. The staff are friendly, efficient and seem genuinely to care that you have a great experience. The food is top class. We had the 6 course tasting menu and the plates were all beautifully conceived, prepared and presented. The wine pairings were good and the dishes were served at just the right time, so that we were not hurried, but enjoyed the progression.

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  4. Jeremy

    Grand Rapids10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Simply one of the best examples (in West Michigan) of a small restaurant and talented team being focused on excellence all the way around, from start to finish. Coast 236 executes at a level of culinary skill and service that we're grateful for, especially being so close to our home. Some of the freshest ingredients, especially the seafood (flown in multiple times a week) combined with the chef's passion for flavor, texture, and presentation all work together to deliver an experience worthy of a Michelin or James Beard recommendation. Highly recommended, and we'll be back again soon!

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  5. OpenTable Diner VIP

    Chicago7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was delicious. Wait staff was prompt and friendly. Amazing experience.

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  6. Carol VIP

    Houston2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fabulous food with great wine complimenting each other. Impeccable service.

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  7. Carol VIP

    Houston2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food/wine pairing menu

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  8. Mark

    Chicago2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great meal at Coast 236. The lamb chops and scallops were amazing. The fennel salad was also phenomenal. The service was perfect

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  9. Noah

    Grand Rapids1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    I had an incredible experience here from the food, experience with staff, service, and ambience of the restaurant. You can’t go wrong with any of the menu items which are selected and crafted to perfection. Staff is welcoming and respectful which added that much more to the experience.

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  10. Maggie

    Detroit25 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on February 14, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The food and service are always great! We sar in the front window by the entrance door, which was regularly being opened in the 20 degree weather. A separate space heater by the front window seats would be appreciated! The management turned up the heat and drew a curtain when requested, but winter weather may require a little more intervention!

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FAQs

You can order delivery directly from Coast 236 Restaurant & Bar using the Order Online button.

Coast 236 Restaurant & Bar is rated 4.8 stars by 1244 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
11:30 p.m.
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Coast 236 Restaurant & Bar

236 Culver St, Saugatuck, MI 49453

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Griffith Street
  • Neighbourhood
    Saugatuck
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Wed–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Fish, Contemporary French / American
  • Dining style
    Elegant Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Rick Bower
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Delivery & takeout
    Order direct
  • Website
    http://www.coast236.com/
  • Phone number
    (269) 455-5112
  • Catering
    We currently do not offer catering.
  • Private party facilities
    Coast 236 currently offers entire‑restaurant, private events only (that means you reserve the entire restaurant and bar for yourself and your guests.) Contact Chef Rick Bower to check a date or inquire about your special private event.For information about planning your next event at Coast 236, visit https://www.coast236.com/privatedining
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