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Coast 236 Restaurant & Bar, Saugatuck, MI

Coast 236 Restaurant & Bar

4.9 (1251)
$50 and over
Contemporary American
236 Culver St, Saugatuck, MI 49453

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2 people
8:00 PM
Booked 9 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Innovative
  • 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
  • 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 1,251 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
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Grand Rapids / Western Michigan

    Best Food

  • Grand Rapids / Western Michigan

    Best Service

  • Grand Rapids / Western Michigan

    Innovative

  • Grand Rapids

    Best Overall

  • Grand Rapids

    Best Food

  • Grand Rapids

    Best Service

  • Grand Rapids

    Best Value

  • Grand Rapids

    Innovative

  • Grand Rapids

    Healthy

  • 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 memorable culinary journey with its "outstanding" six-course tasting menu and "great service." Guests appreciate the "creative" dishes, "charming" atmosphere, and attentive staff. The restaurant is praised for its "commitment to quality," "exceptional" food, and "impeccable" wine pairings, making it a top dining destination.

1,251 Reviews
  1. Emma VIP

    Washington DC6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    100% recommend trying the tasting menu. Every course was so delicious

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  2. Anthony

    Grand Rapids1 review

    3.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    It was a three hour meal. One of the people in our party didn’t have an actual chair seat was very uncomfortable. They also went for the special and recharged full price. Took a very long time to correct and in the end it still wasn’t correct and didn’t get half off The wine tasting portion. Which was the difference of 30 versus $60. And almost $30 for one glass of wine. The food honestly was wonderful. But I do not think we will be back anytime soon.

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  3. William

    Chicago137 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We tried the six-course tasting offering. Outstanding

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  4. Laura VIP

    Chicago30 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great 6 course special! So creative! Great service! Love the ambiance!

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  5. William

    Chicago137 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 28, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The menu has been updated and is very attractive. The food was outstanding.

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  6. Joe

    Detroit5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a lovely dinner at Coast 236. The atmosphere was charming, the service was excellent, and the food was creative and delicious. Patrick took great care of us throughout our meal, providing enthusiastic and friendly guidance. He clearly enjoyed talking with us about the menu choices.

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  7. Adam

    Los Angeles2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Terrific risotto and our server Patrick couldn’t have been better

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  8. Cliff

    Chicago2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 15, 2025

    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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  9. Dan VIP

    Grand Rapids33 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 15, 2025

    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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  10. Chris VIP

    Cleveland44 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 14, 2025

    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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2 people
8:00 PM
Booked 9 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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