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J. Paul's Dining Room @ The Kirby, Douglas, MI

J. Paul's Dining Room @ The Kirby

4.9
4.9
525 Reviews
$31 to $50
American

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 2 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Charming
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
  • 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.
  • 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 525 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

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

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Grand Rapids / Western Michigan

    Best Overall

  • Grand Rapids / Western Michigan

    Best Food

  • Grand Rapids / Western Michigan

    Best Value

  • Grand Rapids / Western Michigan

    Neighbourhood gem

  • Grand Rapids / Western Michigan

    Great for fine wines

  • Grand Rapids / Western Michigan

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Grand Rapids / Western Michigan

    Good for special occasions

  • 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 a delightful dining experience in a charming historic setting. Guests rave about "exquisite food" and "exceptional service," highlighting dishes like prime rib, halibut, and scallops. The ambiance is perfect for any occasion, with a lovely patio and attentive staff. Consistently a "5-star experience" in Douglas.

525 Reviews
  1. Patti

    Cincinnati

    17 reviews

    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on December 13, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing experience once again. Warm and welcoming dining experience. Food is wonderful.

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  2. James

    London

    72 reviews

    5.0

    72 reviews

    Dined on December 1, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A gem. Who knew? Lovely, cozy place with a GREAT menu! Duck, truffle ravioli, salmon…this place is a find.

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  3. Scott

    Los Angeles

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on November 30, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food, service and atmosphere were exceptional. The hosts are passionate about food and service and it is apparent in this well run Inn. Looking forward to going back again soon.

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  4. JAMES

    Las Vegas

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 30, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Thank you for a delightful evening last Saturday with excellent food, service, ambience. James P. Motiff

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  5. Lou

    VIP

    New Orleans

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 29, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Have dined here several times with family. This was for my birthday. Love the ambiance, service, and cuisine!

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  6. Tracey

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 29, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a great dining experience. Service was excellent...slow paced and time to enjoy each course. Food was delicious, and presentation was nice.

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  7. Mark

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 29, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent Thanksgiving dinner!! We truly enjoyed it.

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  8. Jeff

    Grand Rapids

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 29, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our Thanksgiving dinner was awesome! Everything was perfectly prepared and served hot. We ordered the turkey dinner and the prime rib dinner. The service was great also! It was a very nice dining experience.

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  9. Lisa

    Richmond

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 28, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We enjoyed an absolutely delicious thanksgiving dinner at J.Paul's. our server, Sofia, was wonderful, the setting was friendly and comfortable. It was a wonderful way to celebrate the holiday.We're looking forward to visiting again.

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  10. Marilyn

    Grand Rapids

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 28, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    It was our first time at J. Paul's. Our waitress was cheerful & pleasant. The prime rib was more to medium rare than the rare we ordered, but it was still good. The mashed potatoes were delicious but the green bean casserole tasted to be more out of a can than freshly made. It was fun to enjoy Thanksgiving at a historic home rather than the typical restaurant. It could have been more formal for the price. A tablecloth, salt & pepper on the table, some kind of decoration would have boosted my rating.

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FAQs

J. Paul's Dining Room @ The Kirby is rated 4.9 stars by 525 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 2 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
  • 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.
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