Coast 236 Restaurant & Bar

4.8

1240 Reviews

$50 and over

Contemporary American

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2 people

Mar 11, 2025

7:00 PM

Experiences are available.

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.

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Location
236 Culver St, Saugatuck, MI 49453
Phone number
(269) 455-5112
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Contemporary American, Fish, Contemporary French / American
Hours of operation
Dinner Wed–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Rick Bower
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

Experiences

Southern Italian Wine Dinner (March 2025)
$125.00 per person
Mar 22, 2025 only
Join us for a special evening celebrating the cuisine and wines of Southern Italy and Sicily. On March 22, experience a 6-course tasting menu expertly paired with wines, with a guest speaker guiding you through each pairing. The evening begins with a welcome cocktail at 6 PM, and featured wines will be available for discounted purchase. Seating is exclusively at 6 PM for this one-night-only event with limited availability, so early reservations are highly recommended. The cost is $125 per person, which includes wine pairings (plus tax and gratuity). As this is a wine-focused dining experience, there is no alternative pricing without wine pairings. Please note that only this prix fixe menu will be offered, and dietary restrictions cannot be accommodated. Regular à la carte and seasonal tasting menus will not be available.

What 1,240 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.9Service
4.7Ambience
4.5Value

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Grand Rapids / Western Michigan
Best Food
Grand Rapids / Western Michigan
Best Service
Grand Rapids / Western Michigan
Innovative
Grand Rapids / Western Michigan
Healthy
Grand Rapids / Western Michigan
Neighborhood gem
Grand Rapids / Western Michigan
Great for fine wines
Grand Rapids
Best Overall
Grand Rapids
Best Food
Grand Rapids
Best Service
Grand Rapids
Best Value
Grand Rapids
Innovative
Grand Rapids
Healthy
Grand Rapids
Neighborhood gem
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 "phenomenal" dining experience with "outstanding food and service." Guests rave about the "spectacular" tasting menu and the "incredible" attention to detail. The patio dining is delightful, and the ambiance is "relaxing and inviting." This elevated gem promises a memorable culinary journey in Saugatuck.

1,240 Reviews

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OpenTable Diner VIP
Chicago7 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 1, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was delicious. Wait staff was prompt and friendly. Amazing experience.
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Carol VIP
Houston2 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 22, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fabulous food with great wine complimenting each other. Impeccable service.
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Carol VIP
Houston2 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 19, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent food/wine pairing menu
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Mark
Chicago2 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 15, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great meal at Coast 236. The lamb chops and scallops were amazing. The fennel salad was also phenomenal. The service was perfect
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Noah
Grand Rapids1 review
5.0
Dined on February 14, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
I had an incredible experience here from the food, experience with staff, service, and ambience of the restaurant. You can’t go wrong with any of the menu items which are selected and crafted to perfection. Staff is welcoming and respectful which added that much more to the experience.
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Maggie
Detroit25 reviews
4.0
Dined on February 14, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
The food and service are always great! We sar in the front window by the entrance door, which was regularly being opened in the 20 degree weather. A separate space heater by the front window seats would be appreciated! The management turned up the heat and drew a curtain when requested, but winter weather may require a little more intervention!
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Joe
Grand Rapids1 review
5.0
Dined on February 14, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
It was a perfect valentine’s dinner date. Staff was excellent and very courteous. The food was exceptional. We have traveled the world and have eaten at many 5 star restaurants. I would put this restaurant in the top 2 of restaurants for quality and service. The freshness and quality of the food really stood out. Thanks for making our experience great from Joe and Kim. We will definitely be back.
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OpenTable Diner
Memphis/West TN2 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 14, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It was a lovely experience. We enjoyed every bite and every sip. Thank you.
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Kevin VIP
Grand Rapids32 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 13, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our "go to" place for special occasions. We live in the area so we tend to go in the off season. The tasting menu is always outstanding.
Coast 236 Restaurant & BarResponded on February 19, 2025
Thank you for the kind review of your experience while dining at Coast 236! We are thrilled that you enjoyed and hope to see you again in the future. We love that you love the tasting menu! -The Coast 236 Team
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OpenTable Diner
Naples3 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 13, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Wonderful! Cozy! Quiet if not a lot of people there. Can get a little chilly inside during the winter so dress warm. Food was good a little costly.
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Coast 236 Restaurant & Bar is rated 4.8 stars by 1240 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people

Mar 11, 2025

7:00 PM

Experiences are available.

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236 Culver St, Saugatuck, MI 49453

Additional information

Phone number
(269) 455-5112
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Contemporary American, Fish, Contemporary French / American
Hours of operation
Dinner Wed–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Rick Bower
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

Coast 236 Restaurant & Bar

Make a reservation

Private dining

Additional information

Experiences

Southern Italian Wine Dinner (March 2025)

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What 1,240 people are saying

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