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

J. Paul's Dining Room @ The Kirby

4.8 (567)
$31 to $50
American
294 W Center St, Douglas, MI 49406

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 18 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

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What 567 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

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4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 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 a delightful dining experience with "imaginative cuisine" and "exceptional wine." Guests rave about the "perfectly cooked" entrees and "incredible" desserts. The "friendly and attentive" staff enhance the warm, historic atmosphere. Chef Chris's "delicious menu" makes it a "favorite place" for both regular visits and special occasions.
567 Reviews
  1. Brian

    San Francisco Bay Area1 review

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Definitely one of our top 3 places to eat in the Saugatuck/Douglas area and that is saying a lot given the quality of the restaurants in the area. Wonderful old Victorian building that has a lot of history dating back to the 19th century. Food was delicious.

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  2. Anne

    Grand Rapids / Western Michigan1 review

    3.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    The food was good but the service was very slow. We twice had to ask our server to come. The whole meal took a few hours. Some in our group liked the live music but others didn't like it.

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  3. Philip VIP

    Cleveland / Akron / Canton38 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Dinner was fantastic—all the appetizers were delicious and all 4 entrees perfectly cooked and delicious. The desserts were incredible!!! Must order dessert.

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  4. Ned VIP

    Chicago / Illinois59 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had an excellent experience dining at the Kirby. Imaginative cuisine , excellent drinks , an exceptional wine list , at a fun historic building . We are thrilled that the Kirby is “back” after a dip couple of years ago. We are fans ! Reservations is a huge plus as we do not like to wait for a table ! Keep up the good you are doing !
    J. Paul's Dining Room @ The KirbyResponded on June 16, 2025
    Thank you so much. It is an honor to serve in such an amazing venue. We strive hard to give a memorable experience to all of our guests. To read reviews like this is uplifting. We set out to change the atmosphere and quality from what it once was. We are glad that it shows. Thank you, The Kirby Staff

    1 person found this helpful

  5. Allen VIP

    Grand Rapids / Western Michigan38 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on June 8, 2025

    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
    J. Paul's Dining Room @ The KirbyResponded on June 16, 2025
    Thank you very much for sharing. We want everyone to leave with a memorable experience. We hope to see you again soon.

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  6. Debbie

    Sunshine Coast8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 8, 2025

    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.
    J. Paul's Dining Room @ The KirbyResponded on June 16, 2025
    Happy anniversary! We are glad to have been able to give you a great night on your special day. Cheers to many more!

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  7. Joy VIP

    New York City24 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 7, 2025

    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.
    J. Paul's Dining Room @ The KirbyResponded on June 16, 2025
    Kelly is amazing for sure. We all love being able to serve a great experience to everyone that comes through our doors. We are glad that we lived up to the expectations

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  8. 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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  9. 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.
    J. Paul's Dining Room @ The KirbyResponded on June 16, 2025
    We live to hear it. We are so glad that we could partner with the ACLU, Community Pride, and Modales Wines to be able to host such an amazing event.

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  10. 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.
    J. Paul's Dining Room @ The KirbyResponded on June 16, 2025
    Oh .. thank you so very much. That hosted event was an amazing turnout. We are privileged to be able to be part of such an amazing community.

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J. Paul's Dining Room @ The Kirby is rated 4.8 stars by 567 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 18 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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