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

J. Paul's Dining Room @ The Kirby

4.8 (563)
$31 to $50
American
294 W Center St, Douglas, MI 49406

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 10 times today

About this restaurant

  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for creative cocktails
The Kirby Hotel & J. Paul's Dining Room features a fresh, bright menu with something for everyone's taste and price point. A $15 cancellation fee applies to parties of 6 or more with less than 24 hours' notice.

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 signature offerings; there are also 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 Tue–Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • 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.
  • Neighborhood
    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 563 people are saying

J. Paul's Dining Room @ The Kirby 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

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

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Grand Rapids / Western Michigan

    Best Service

  • Grand Rapids / Western Michigan

    Best Value

  • Grand Rapids / Western Michigan

    Great for brunch

  • Grand Rapids / Western Michigan

    American

  • Grand Rapids

    Best Overall

  • Grand Rapids

    Best Food

  • Grand Rapids

    Best Service

  • Grand Rapids

    Best Ambiance

  • Grand Rapids

    Best Value

  • Grand Rapids

    Great for brunch

  • Grand Rapids

    Innovative

  • Grand Rapids

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Grand Rapids

    American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
J. Paul's Dining Room @ The Kirby offers "delicious meals" with a "welcoming atmosphere" and "attentive staff." Guests rave about the "outstanding food," especially the prime rib and veal osso bucco. The intimate setting is perfect for celebrations or quiet dinners. Chef Chris's "creative menu" ensures a memorable dining experience in Douglas/Saugatuck.
563 Reviews
  1. Allen VIP

    Grand Rapids / Western Michigan37 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    very nice room. Food was good. A pleasant evening was spent at J Pauls. This was our 2nd visit

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  2. Debbie

    Sunshine Coast8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love J Paul’s the Brie appt was amazing, also the prime rib and risotto were delicious. We were celebrating our anniversary and it was very special there.

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  3. Joy VIP

    New York City24 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We love the atmosphere and food here and our service was great. Thanks Kelly.

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  4. Wally

    Chicago / Illinois4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We were at a special Pride event. Each course and the wine paired with it were sublime. Could not have enjoyed it more.

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  5. Liz

    Grand Rapids / Western Michigan3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I was there for a private party that included several courses and wine pairings. The food was outstanding and the Modales wines were exceptional. The staff was friendly and my entire evening was perfect.

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  6. Troy

    Iowa1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The Kirby hosted a fabulous dinner for our nonprofit organization and they did a superb job!! So organized, developed a wonderful menu, and executed flawlessly. Chef Chris is a true tale talent! And his staff are excellent as well. One of our favorite places to dine in town.

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  7. Jim VIP

    Los Angeles9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 25, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Beautiful location, friendly and attentive staff and Chef Chris has created a delicious menu!

    1 person found this helpful

  8. Michael VIP

    Chicago / Illinois31 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 24, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As always, a fine meal and cocktails…Melaney is the best! The welcoming atmosphere is also what keeps us coming back!

    1 person found this helpful

  9. Doreen VIP

    Grand Rapids / Western Michigan10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 24, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a wonderful time! Great food and service! Our favorite place to take guests!

    1 person found this helpful

  10. OpenTable Diner

    Grand Rapids / Western Michigan1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This place is always excellent. It's small and intimate and perfect for a quiet dinner out or for a celebration with friends.

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J. Paul's Dining Room @ The Kirby is rated 4.8 stars by 563 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 10 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
  • Neighborhood
    Saugatuck
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Tue–Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 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
  • 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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