Hummingbird Lounge

Name: Hummingbird Lounge
Address: 9 S Barton St, New Buffalo, MI, United States, 49117-1805
Telephone: (269) 231-5292
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.5

4.5

129 Reviews

$31 to $50

American

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A stylish yet approachable restaurant, cocktail bar and event venue located in the heart of New Buffalo, MI. Set in an old Victorian House, surrounded by a lush garden of colorful flowers and festive greenery, Hummingbird Lounge is the perfect spot to celebrate all occasions.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

May 28, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 15 times today

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Cuisines
American, Cocktail Bar, Farm-to-table
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–1:00 am Sun 12:00 pm–9:30 pm
Phone number
(269) 231-5292
Website
http://www.hbirdlounge.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Resort Casual
Private party facilities
The Hummingbird Lounge offers a variety of event options, encompassing our two buildings and the Garden area between them. Each inviting space has its own unique layout, design elements, and amenities. Several spaces can be combined to accommodate larger groups. Our menus are designed for upscale cocktail parties and family style service, showcasing locally sourced proteins, fruits, and vegetables whenever possible.

Location
9 S Barton St, New Buffalo, MI 49117-1805
Neighborhood
New Buffalo
Cross street
Whittaker and Buffalo Street
Parking details
Parking is available on Barton Street, or in the large parking lot shared with Fifth Third Bank.
Public transit
Amtrak station is 2 blocks away
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Popular dishes

Smoked Whitefish Dip$13.00
House-smoked whitefish, capers, house crackers
Crabcakes$16.00
Two crabcakes, fennel and apple salad, Old Bay mayo
Seared Tuna$14.00
Seasoned and seared tuna, MI cabbage slaw, crispy wontons, citrus soy vinaigrette
Apple & Arugula Salad$11.00
MI Honeycrisp apples, Manchego cheese, baby arugula, sherry vinaigrette
Shrimp Cocktail$15.00
Five (5) jumbo white shrimp, cocktail sauce
A Nice Salad$10.00
Spring greens, English cucumber, cherry tomato, herb croutons, herb vinaigrette. Can be Gluten Free

Meats & Cheeses

Midwestern$16.00
Nueske's summer sausage, Hook's Cheddar, Zingerman's Pimento cheese

Mains

Codfather Fish & Chips$15.00
Two pieces of hand-battered North Atlantic cod, fries, tartar sauce
The Burger$16.00
Slagel Farms 1/3 lb burger, cheddar cheese, brioche bun, house fries
Grilled Chicken Skewers$17.00
Grilled chicken, asparagus, roasted potatoes, lemon, garlic, and herbs
Mushroom Risotto$21.00
Sauteed porcini & cremini mushrooms, aged Parmesan, fresh herbs

Features

Petit Filet$45.00
Dry-aged, certified Angus beef tenderloin, whipped potatoes, grilled asparagus
Short Ribs$27.00
Braised beef short ribs, whipped potatoes, roasted carrots, gravy
Salmon$26.00
Seared sustainably farmed Salmon, roasted potatoes, bistro vegetables, lemon
Pork Chop$24.00
Grilled 6 oz pork chop, whipped potatoes, maple bacon brussels sprouts

Sides

Whipped or Roasted Potatoes$6.00
Brussels Sprouts$7.00
can be Vegetarian
Grilled Asparagus$7.00
Bistro Vegetables$6.00
House Fries$6.00
Herb salt, garlic mayo

Desserts

Apple Tartlet$9.00
Caramel Mousse Cake$9.00

Dessert Wine

Moscato d'Asti, Ceretto, Italy$13.00
Port, Taylor Fladgate LBV Portugal$14.00

What 129 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.7Service
4.6Ambience
4.3Value

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campbell53
Indiana
6 reviews
vip
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on May 20, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always a great experience. Everyone in or coming to NB should give it a try.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Chicago
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 14, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Ben, the owner, is fantastic!! We came for Mothers Day Brunch which was buffet style. Food was delicious, homemade, fresh and beautifully presented.
RT
RexT
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 14, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Had Mom’s day brunch there. Met the owner, Ben. Good food great drinks, we’ll be back.
KU
KatieU
Chicago
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on May 12, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We split the mushroom risotto and ordered three sides. Everything was delicious! Our waitress was attentive but didn’t hover. We will certainly be back!
DD
DougD
Grand Rapids
4 reviews
2.0
4 reviews
Dined on April 21, 2023
overall2food1service2ambience5
Crab cakes good, petite filet dinner terrible. Very, very salty. Small wine pours especially on the white. Expensive.
SS
StacyS
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on April 15, 2023
overall4food4service5ambience4
First visit, will return and hope to sit somewhere other than under a speaker! Clean, good food, good service, if a little pricey. My carrots were almost raw and no seasoning, but meat and potatoes were delicious.
MF
MarkF
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 14, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Delicious cocktails at the bar with Ethan. Delicious food from the kitchen. Food and drinks always well prepared.
j
jwbfoodie
Chicago
7 reviews
vip
3.0
7 reviews
Dined on April 1, 2023
overall3food3service4ambience4
We had dinner at the Hummingbird on a Saturday evening. We were very surprised to see that the restaurant was really quiet for a Saturday. Ambiance was nice but little on stark side. Menu was basic and has not changed from what I can tell from other reviews. I asked about specials, but there were none. We tried the smoked pineapple margarita and it was good. We had the short rib dish, lemon chicken and tuna appetizers. Found it all to be good- not out of this world. Seems to be a lack of creativity here. We would probably go back for cocktails.
AV
AngelaV
Indiana
7 reviews
3.0
7 reviews
Dined on March 31, 2023
overall3food4service3ambience3
We enjoyed two tasty lunch size portions for the price of dinner. The salmon was a good quality but with no sauce would be very bland. We ordered a side of brussel sprouts for $7 that measured maybe a cup. Not enough to share but made a great flavor adder to the salmon. The $10 wine was very light and a low quality house. I watched as the tender was careful not to over pour a serving directly into the glass. All and all, good dinner, just over priced and needs a little bit extra to desire a return visit.
TS
TomS
Naples
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 18, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always love this place!
C
Chicago84
Chicago
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on March 9, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
First time here and loved it! The cocktails were great. Between my husband and I, we had a Negroni and an espresso martini - both excellent! Ordered the roast chicken and short ribs - both beautifully seasoned, flavors were great! Cozy low lit vibe and was fun to sit at the bar post dinner. Service was very friendly and we received great suggestions. Would absolutely come back!
TC
TracyC
New Orleans
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 26, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The hostess was fabulous. Very kind, helpful, and accommodating. We enjoyed and will return when back in the area.
JM
JudithM
Cleveland
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on February 18, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great staff, great food, wonderful owner and chef.
AB
AnnB
Detroit
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 17, 2023
overall5food5service4ambience5
The crabcakes were delicious! The hamburgers were perfectly cooked and the fries very tasty. The cabernet sauvignon was smooth. The fireplace room was quiet and pretty. And the service was perfect.
C
Clean16
Chicago
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on February 10, 2023
overall4food5service5ambience4
The Hummingbird Lounge is a really nice spot and the food was delicious! We sat outside on the covered porch area so the ambiance was not as good as inside. Our service was fantastic. I will be back!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Chicago
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on February 5, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great place and food!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Chicago
8 reviews
vip
4.0
8 reviews
Dined on January 28, 2023
overall4food3service4ambience3
App’s delicious, asked for burger to be med rare but came medium , so wasn’t as juicy as I had hoped. Fries delish. There was a very annoying heater over our heads that kept blowing very dry heat on us which was awful. Our eyes were literally drying up. Something needs to be done about that and not tell the customers who just spent $350 or more on dinner that “it has a mind of its own”
SK
StephenK
Chicago
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 20, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
What a great addition to this town!! The short rib entree might have been one of the best meals of my life! Outstanding service too!
G
George
Chicago
29 reviews
vip
5.0
29 reviews
Dined on January 14, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Good meal, excellent service, best Negroni around around
c
campbell53
Indiana
6 reviews
vip
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on January 7, 2023
overall5food5service4ambience5
Excellent food as always. Chicken breast was the best I've had in a long time. Highly recommend the smoked pinapple martini.
L
Leigha
Grand Rapids
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 7, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Came in for a birthday celebration with apps and drinks, all was great! Servers and hostesses were very kind and welcoming! First time there and won’t be the last!
s
stevekozy
Chicago
16 reviews
vip
5.0
16 reviews
Dined on December 11, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Cozy and intimate setting with good food and service!
JK
JohnK
Orlando
34 reviews
5.0
34 reviews
Dined on December 10, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Awesome gem in downtown New Buffalo! We always look for the places that look and taste like home .....and Hummingbird Lounge did not disappoint! First it looks like you are going to your grandma's house which is really cool. The rooms are decorated really nice. We sat in the "living room" with the fireplace. My wife had the fish n chips which was outstanding. I opted for the crab bisque soup which was also awesome. To start we had the smoked whitefish dip which was my favorite. All-in-all a great experience, and will definitely be going back!
JH
JeffH
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 4, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The atmosphere, food, drinks, and service were outstanding. The pop-up bar was festive, warm, and cozy. Ben, the owner, was the perfect host. He went above and beyond to make my birthday celebration memorable.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Chicago
46 reviews
4.0
46 reviews
Dined on December 4, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience5
Terrific little spot for a simple but well prepared dinner and excellent cocktails. Dinner could have bee paced a little better and one cocktail not on-menu was not right, otherwise 5*.
K
Karla
Chicago
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on December 2, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The Smoked Pineapple Margarita was perfect with just the right amount of smokiness and not too sweet. I loved it! Our meals were beyond amazing. We had the salmon and the portobello vegetarian bowl. The seasonings and presentation were creative and perfectly flavored. The chef accommodated my request to make my meal gluten free and offered me several option to replace the cous cous in the dish. Serving size was generous, but not too much. Overall we can’t wait to go back and try other menu items that look just as intriguing. The staff were friendly, professional, and efficient and the owner was great, making sure everyone felt welcome. It felt like the food was a great value because of the really high quality, the cozy atmosphere, and the excellent service!
G
Groundchuck
Chicago
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 30, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderful and quaint. Food, atmosphere and service were on point. A local Jem for sure. Highly recommend the cocktails, which are crafted and delicious.
PV
PaulaV
Grand Rapids
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on November 26, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The place is beautiful, the food delicious and the drinks wonderful. The smoked pineapple margarita is so good!! We really back soon!!
JI
JenfromIL
Chicago
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 20, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Warm, friendly, local spot for dinner! Hubby had the short ribs and I had the chicken - both very solid with fresh ingredients, good portions (no leftovers but we were both very satisfied). Great cocktails, smooth service, and pleasant atmosphere in a welcoming space. Would love to go back in warmer weather!
JS
JeanS
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 4, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Service great steak is our favorite We keep coming back
OT
OpenTable Diner
Chicago
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 3, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food was absolutely perfect - details to farm to table and excellent cocktails!
JM
JMScott
Detroit
12 reviews
vip
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on October 28, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
AGAIN outstanding! Tried I think all the apps now great, but created a surf and turf (Codfather and filet). Can’t wait to come back.
DO
DiamyO
Toronto
9 reviews
vip
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on October 22, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing food, ambiance and drinks. Definitely a great place for a date or even to gather with friends.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Grand Rapids
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on October 20, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience5
Great quality food. Drinks are high quality and worth the trip. Love the ambiance of the house turned into a restaurant. They need to work on their table settings (make it look cuter and more quaint). Also more decorations inside.
C
Caitlin
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 20, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
I went for the first time last night and loved it! We were able to get seats at the bar which we prefer. Everything was so good! We had the corn dip, smoked whitefish dip, and the burger. Was sadly too full for dessert but we will be back!
AT
AmyT
Chicago
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on October 15, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food and cocktails in a cozy, romantic setting!
F
Frarita
Chicago
6 reviews
vip
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on October 9, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience3
The food and cocktails were excellent! The short rib entree was outstanding - tender melt in your mouth with a side of mashed potatoes - a perfect comfort food entree. The salmon was excellent as well - nicely seasoned and paired with couscous and vegetables. All entrees are very reasonably priced. Limited wine selection but selections were good. Had an autumn inspired cocktail which was very good. Staff is very attentive. Definitely worth a return visit.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Chicago
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 9, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food and drinks. Service was friendly and fast. Will definitely return.
LS
LisaS
Chicago
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on October 8, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience5
Great atmosphere and service. Cocktails are fabulous!
BA
BAMBAM
Indiana
14 reviews
vip
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on October 2, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
First trip here, but won’t be our last. Quaint renovated house with nice bar area and outdoor seating as well. Service and food was outstanding!

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
- Contactless payment available
Physical distancing
- Distancing maintained in common areas
- Extra space between tables

Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

Hummingbird Lounge is rated 4.5 stars by 129 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

May 28, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 15 times today

9 S Barton St, New Buffalo, MI 49117-1805

Additional information

Cross street
Whittaker and Buffalo Street
Neighborhood
New Buffalo
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–1:00 am Sun 12:00 pm–9:30 pm
Cuisines
American, Cocktail Bar, Farm-to-table
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Resort Casual
Parking details
Parking is available on Barton Street, or in the large parking lot shared with Fifth Third Bank.
Public transit
Amtrak station is 2 blocks away
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.hbirdlounge.com/
Phone number
(269) 231-5292
Private party facilities
The Hummingbird Lounge offers a variety of event options, encompassing our two buildings and the Garden area between them. Each inviting space has its own unique layout, design elements, and amenities. Several spaces can be combined to accommodate larger groups. Our menus are designed for upscale cocktail parties and family style service, showcasing locally sourced proteins, fruits, and vegetables whenever possible.

Hummingbird Lounge

Make a reservation

Additional information

Salmon

The Burger

Pork Chop

Starters & Snacks

Smoked Whitefish Dip$13.00

Crabcakes$16.00

Seared Tuna$14.00

Apple & Arugula Salad$11.00

Shrimp Cocktail$15.00

A Nice Salad$10.00

Meats & Cheeses

Midwestern$16.00

Mains

Codfather Fish & Chips$15.00

The Burger$16.00

Grilled Chicken Skewers$17.00

Mushroom Risotto$21.00

Features

Petit Filet$45.00

Short Ribs$27.00

Salmon$26.00

Pork Chop$24.00

Sides

Whipped or Roasted Potatoes$6.00

Brussels Sprouts$7.00

Grilled Asparagus$7.00

Bistro Vegetables$6.00

House Fries$6.00

Desserts

Apple Tartlet$9.00

Caramel Mousse Cake$9.00

Dessert Wine

Moscato d'Asti, Ceretto, Italy$13.00

Port, Taylor Fladgate LBV Portugal$14.00

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Cleaning & sanitizing

Physical distancing

Screening

FAQs

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