J. Paul's Dining Room @ The Kirby

Name: J. Paul's Dining Room @ The Kirby
Address: 294 W Center St, Douglas, MI, United States, 49406
Telephone: (269) 857-5472
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.8

4.8

513 Reviews

$31 to $50

American

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2 people

Nov 22, 2024

9:30 p.m.

Booked 5 times today

Good for special occasions
Charming
Neighbourhood gem

Set in a historic 19th-century Victorian, once-turned-local hospital. Now a vibrantly restored dining atmosphere, a wonderfully appointed Bed and Breakfast.

The Kirby Hotel & J. Paul's Dining Room features a fresh, bright menu with something for everyone's taste and price point. Carefully crafted cocktails, an array of award-winning wines, and a culinarily modern, yet classical take on food await your evening. Given multiple awards for its outstanding dining and service.

The staff and Chef LaBelle give a friendly and personable approach to your dining experience. Fresh Locally sourced products are used at their prime. The Prime-aged Prime Rib and Duck dishes are signatures, there are always fresh fish and seafood options as well as vegan and vegetarian options. We cater to all dietary needs.

In the summertime, we offer outdoor seating on our wrap-around porch or our beautifully landscaped back deck overlooking a large pond with a fountain with often-seen wildlife

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
American, Contemporary American, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
Hours of Operation
Dinner Wed, Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(269) 857-5472
Website
http://www.thekirbyhotel.com/
Payment Options
Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive Chef
Christopher A LaBelle CEC
Catering
We do not offer off-site catering, but do offer on-site catering for weddings, corporate events, parties, etc.
Private party facilities
Weddings, family reunions, birthdays, business lunches, holiday parties. You name it, we can help throw a party for it! Our Dining Room can fit up to 40 people and our large back deck can seat over 100. For a small, semi-private event, we can partition off part of our dining room for up to 20 people. Whatever event you are looking to host, J. Paul's Dining Room and the Kirby Hotel is the premier choice in West Michigan.

Location
294 W Center St, Douglas, MI 49406
Neighbourhood
Saugatuck
Cross Street
Blue Star
Parking details
Bike parking available.
Public transit
Interurban Bus
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 513 people are saying

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
4.7Service
4.6Ambience
4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Grand Rapids / Western Michigan
Best Overall
Grand Rapids / Western Michigan
Best Food
Grand Rapids / Western Michigan
Best Value
Grand Rapids / Western Michigan
Great for fine wines
Grand Rapids / Western Michigan
Great for outdoor dining
Grand Rapids / Western Michigan
American
Grand Rapids
Best Overall
Grand Rapids
Best Food
Grand Rapids
Best Service
Grand Rapids
Best Value
Grand Rapids
Healthy
Grand Rapids
Neighbourhood gem
Grand Rapids
Great for fine wines
Grand Rapids
Great for outdoor dining
Grand Rapids
Good for special occasions

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

J. Paul's Dining Room @ The Kirby offers an exceptional dining experience in a charming historic setting. Guests rave about the "wonderfully attentive service" and "fantastic food," including dishes like lamb shank, salmon, and scallops. The relaxed ambiance, innovative drinks, and cozy porch seating make it ideal for special occasions.

513 Reviews

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Kelly
Grand Rapids
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 9, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Every aspect of our visit was a joy! Beautiful historic setting, friendly and knowledgeable staff,and the food! Chef LaBelle brought us our Oysters Rockefeller appetizer himself, we had nice interactions with each member of the front of the house staff, Melany is charming and funny, Courtney is sweet, endearing, and adorably unique, and Jeffrey is friendly and professional. Great combination of personalities! The Empanadas, which was the dinner special were phenomenal, and you can never go wrong with the Seared Sea Scallops for an entree! Definitely get the oysters!!!
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Heidi
Indiana
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 27, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
our server Jeffery was outstanding and attentive. Gave us wonderful service. Food was wonderful! Place is beautiful! It is a must see in Saugatuck. Recommended by a local. Will not disappoint!
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dr paula
New York City
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on October 26, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was wonderful. Always a great time at the Kirby
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Eric
Grand Rapids
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on October 26, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Our waiter Jeff was very attentive and knowledgeable. Food was awesome. Very lovely evening.
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KaySpirits
Chicago
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on October 26, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Another fantastic meal - it’s always consistently great! Oysters Rockefeller, prime rib and scallops are so delicious. Our friend had the lamb and lived it. Mel and Courtney do a great job making you feel welcome and serve yummy libations. Thanks Chris and team!
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James
New York City
20 reviews
5.0
20 reviews
Dined on October 25, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
As always, my friends and I have enjoyed gathering to have a wonderful meal, lovely conversation and most of all be welcomed back to this charming establishment ! A must every time we are in the area, not to be missed !
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Shari
Indiana
4 reviews
vip
3.0
4 reviews
Dined on October 16, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
The food is consistently good at The Kirby. The wine list could be upgraded but what is there is well priced.
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Bernadette
Chicago
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on October 16, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Everything was lovely, the food, the service and the setting. My only complaint is about a couple who were seated just as our entree was served. The women had a very strong, obnoxious perfume , even though they were seated in a different room, the odor permeated everywhere, other people also commented on the odor. We would have left if she had been seated before us. We ate our meal faster than we would have liked so we could get away from the snell. I felt sorry for the waitress, who didn’t have that option!
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Audrey
Philadelphia
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on October 13, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
J. Pauls is one of our favorite places. The chef is excellent so the food is always delicious and the service matches. Mel behind the bar and Courtney table side is always a fun experience. They are awesome!
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Shirl
Milwaukee
13 reviews
vip
4.0
13 reviews
Dined on October 10, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
Lovely historic setting. Can be very loud inside if other patrons are noisy. Outside is great in nice weather. One of few spots to get good prime rib in 3 sizes.
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J. Paul's Dining Room @ The Kirby is rated 4.8 stars by 513 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people

Nov 22, 2024

9:30 p.m.

Booked 5 times today

Google Map for J. Paul's Dining Room @ The Kirby

294 W Center St, Douglas, MI 49406

Additional information

Cross Street
Blue Star
Neighbourhood
Saugatuck
Hours of Operation
Dinner Wed, Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
American, Contemporary American, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Bike parking available.
Public transit
Interurban Bus
Payment Options
Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Christopher A LaBelle CEC
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.thekirbyhotel.com/
Phone number
(269) 857-5472
Catering
We do not offer off-site catering, but do offer on-site catering for weddings, corporate events, parties, etc.
Private party facilities
Weddings, family reunions, birthdays, business lunches, holiday parties. You name it, we can help throw a party for it! Our Dining Room can fit up to 40 people and our large back deck can seat over 100. For a small, semi-private event, we can partition off part of our dining room for up to 20 people. Whatever event you are looking to host, J. Paul's Dining Room and the Kirby Hotel is the premier choice in West Michigan.

J. Paul's Dining Room @ The Kirby

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Menu

Our Menus Change Regularly

To view our menu please go to our website www.thekirbyhotel

What 513 people are saying

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