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Coast 236 Restaurant & Bar, Saugatuck, MI

Coast 236 Restaurant & Bar

4.9 (1271)
$50 and over
Contemporary American
236 Culver St, Saugatuck, MI 49453

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 17 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Innovative
  • Great for fine wines
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
  • 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
  • Neighborhood
    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

What 1,271 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

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

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Grand Rapids / Western Michigan

    Best Overall

  • Grand Rapids / Western Michigan

    Best Food

  • Grand Rapids / Western Michigan

    Best Service

  • Grand Rapids / Western Michigan

    Best Value

  • Grand Rapids / Western Michigan

    Innovative

  • 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

    Best Overall

  • Grand Rapids

    Best Food

  • Grand Rapids

    Best Service

  • Grand Rapids

    Best Ambiance

  • Grand Rapids

    Best Value

  • Grand Rapids

    Innovative

  • 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
Coast 236 Restaurant & Bar offers an "amazing dining experience" with "outstanding food" and "fantastic service." Patrons rave about the creative menu, including exquisite tasting menus and perfect wine pairings. The ambiance is charming and cozy, ideal for special occasions. Staff members like Jim and Patrick make visits "memorable" and "welcoming."
1,271 Reviews
  1. Ned VIP

    Chicago / Illinois57 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Celebrated my birthday at this gem of a restaurant! What an incredible experience. We did the nine course tasting menu with wine pairing . Each course was beautiful and delicious, paired so well with the wine . Chef and team sent us an extra course and paring as a birthday gift which was extraordinary and generous . Hands down best resturant in Western Michigan! Thank you Chef, and thank you team , especially Jim !

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  2. joan

    Nashville2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Jim, our waiter was superb. His knowledge of the menu was flawless. Our selection was 5* in terms of the visual appeal and the taste. The outdoor dininng experience was lovely.

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  3. Tim

    Grand Rapids / Western Michigan3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 4, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Excellent food. Excellent service. Excellent menu. Well plated.

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  4. Don VIP

    Chicago / Illinois19 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 30, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was an amazing dining experience. The chef is very talented. Each entree was so good that the 4 of us shared bites from all of our different dishes, and all of them were excellent! Very creative use of ingredients and textures.

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  5. Madeline

    Cincinnati / Dayton1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 30, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had the 9 course tasting menu and it was amazing!! Highly recommend having the wine pairing as well. Best fine dining experience I’ve ever had!! The service, the food, and the drinks were all outstanding!!!

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  6. Gabriel

    Chicago / Illinois1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 29, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent, Jimmy the server was fantastic and food was amazing

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  7. Joyce

    Portland / Oregon5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 28, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Another exceptional meal! Jim always goes above and beyond. Highly recommend dining here for a memorable meal. Can’t wait for nice weather to dine in the garden. Thanks to everyone who helps make this a special place.

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  8. Tory

    Detroit / Eastern Michigan2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 28, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had an amazing experience and the food was beyond merely “delicious”. Highly recommend!

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  9. John VIP

    Los Angeles23 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 25, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a new waiter, Christopher. He was Great. Chef Rick and Tanna are ALWAYS fantastic. Coast 236 is our Favorite restaurant.

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  10. Maria

    Chicago / Illinois3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 25, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Loved Christopher our server. He was very fun and friendly

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FAQs

You can order delivery directly from Coast 236 Restaurant & Bar using the Order Direct button in Additional Information section.

Coast 236 Restaurant & Bar is rated 4.9 stars by 1271 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
7:00 PM
Booked 17 times today
Google Map for Coast 236 Restaurant & Bar

236 Culver St, Saugatuck, MI 49453

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Griffith Street
  • Neighborhood
    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
  • Phone number
  • 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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