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

J. Paul's Dining Room @ The Kirby

4.7 (545)
$31 to $50
American
294 W Center St, Douglas, MI 49406

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 7 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Great for creative cocktails
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
  • 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

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What 545 people are saying

J. Paul's Dining Room @ The Kirby reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Grand Rapids / Western Michigan

    Best Overall

  • Grand Rapids / Western Michigan

    Best Service

  • Grand Rapids / Western Michigan

    Best Ambiance

  • Grand Rapids / Western Michigan

    Best Value

  • Grand Rapids / Western Michigan

    Healthy

  • Grand Rapids / Western Michigan

    Great for fine wines

  • 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 Ambiance

  • Grand Rapids

    Best Value

  • Grand Rapids

    Healthy

  • Grand Rapids

    Great for fine wines

  • Grand Rapids

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Grand Rapids

    Good for special occasions

  • Grand Rapids

    American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
J. Paul's Dining Room @ The Kirby offers an exceptional dining experience with "amazing service" and "delicious food." Guests commend the "friendly atmosphere," "flawless service," and "outstanding chef." Located in a historic setting, it features a cozy vibe and creative cocktails. Perfect for special occasions or a memorable meal.

545 Reviews
  1. Mitch

    New Orleans6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    J. Paul's at The Kirby has style, the best quality ingredients and a presentation that is always Spot on. Jeff is just the best with his easy going manner and flawless service. We will back very soon for another memorable meal at this Douglas treasure. M&A

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  2. Shawn

    Grand Rapids8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    This is a real gem in the Saugatuck - Douglas area. We came for brunch on Easter Sunday. The food was delicious, service outstanding. The prime rib with my Steak and Eggs was absolutely the best I've had in years. I took a little 'risk' on Easter to travel and dine in a place I had never heard of. I came away looking forward to heading back and trying more of their menu. This was a very good experience.

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  3. Mi VIP

    Grand Rapids1 review

    4.0

    Dined on April 20, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    It’s a really lovely experience and the food was outstanding. It’s pretty close quarters as the dining room is small but it was not distracting.

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  4. Hope

    Grand Rapids6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Very comfortable and classy room. Food was excellent in both taste and presentation and timing was perfect. The only reason I didn’t 5star everything was our waiter was quite gruff at the start and seemed burdened to have to tend to us. We were there just after the days of no gas in the area, so maybe just an off night for him. Definitely recommend and will be back for sure!

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  5. Michael VIP

    Chicago30 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We always enjoy our delicious meals at J.Paul’s Dining Room….especially when we are seated in the bar area with our favorite, Melanie. The friendly atmosphere is hard to beat as we enjoy great cocktails and food.

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  6. Bob

    St. Louis2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love this restaurant. Lovely people and great food.

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  7. Edward

    Greater Boston3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 28, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Pleasantly surprised. Was not our intended destination but Courtney and Jeff hosted a wonderful dinner with excellent service. This is for sure our summer dinner destination.

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  8. Cyndee

    Milwaukee2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 27, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The Kirby never disappoints The food is very good. The cocktails are good. Service is amazing.

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  9. Rikk

    Cincinnati1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 27, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful night out. Perfect meal and friendly attentive waitress. Highly recommended.

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  10. Deanna

    Thailand6 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 14, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The restaurant is in a renovated house which gives it an authentic and interesting vibe. The food was okay and cocktails were creative and good. The staff was very friendly and provided a lot of information about the house.

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J. Paul's Dining Room @ The Kirby is rated 4.7 stars by 545 OpenTable diners.

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  3. Grand Rapids / Western Michigan
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  5. Saugatuck

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 7 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 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
  • 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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