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

J. Paul's Dining Room @ The Kirby

4.9
4.9
535 Reviews
$31 to $50
American

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 1 time today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Neighbourhood gem
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
    (269) 857-5472
  • 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.
  • Area
    Saugatuck
  • Cross Street
    Blue Star
  • Parking details
    Bike parking available.
  • Public transit
    Interurban Bus
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 535 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

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

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Grand Rapids / Western Michigan

    Best Overall

  • Grand Rapids / Western Michigan

    Best Food

  • Grand Rapids / Western Michigan

    Best Service

  • Grand Rapids / Western Michigan

    Best Ambience

  • Grand Rapids / Western Michigan

    Best Value

  • Grand Rapids / Western Michigan

    Healthy

  • Grand Rapids / Western Michigan

    Neighbourhood gem

  • 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 Ambience

  • Grand Rapids

    Best Value

  • Grand Rapids

    Healthy

  • Grand Rapids

    Neighbourhood gem

  • 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 at The Kirby delights with "always delicious food options" and "excellent service." Guests adore the historic ambiance, exceptional prime rib, and creative cocktails. Menu highlights include the "amazing food," particularly the duck and halibut. Relish a memorable dining experience in this "charming" Saugatuck/Douglas gem.

535 Reviews
  1. Michelle

    Grand Rapids8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 8 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had the prime rib and the salmon special. Both were extremely well prepared. Our server was kind, knowledgeable and helpful. We will be back!

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  2. Doreen

    Grand Rapids9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 3 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful as always! Very accommodating to a special diet.

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  3. MaryJane VIP

    Key West14 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 27 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    So glad to have this spot in town. Every meal is a knockout. Thanks Toph, Court and Lando.

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  4. Andy VIP

    Detroit6 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on 22 February 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was very bland. Lamb chops very chewy to the point almost could not eat. Prime rib ordered medium done and came out well done. Trout had no flavor very bland. First time at restaurant and it came up very short on food. Huge problem for this restaurant they publish no menu online, says menu changes all time. As soon as we looked at menu we kind of knew should not have dined that day at this restaurant.

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  5. Christine

    Chicago2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 22 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Really delicious food, good service and a comfortable romantic spot!

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  6. MaryJane VIP

    Key West14 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 20 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Started with braised ribeye sliders which were so tasty. The veal ossobuco was phenomenal! Service by Courtney always is excellent!

    1 person found this helpful

  7. Todd

    Grand Rapids1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 14 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful experience, everyone tried a different dish, from Prime Rib, Mushroom Ravioli, Veal, and Fish - all were fantastic, which is quite a feat for a kitchen to pull off. Cannot wait to go back!

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  8. Michael VIP

    Chicago27 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 29 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Out food was delicious;our cocktails were superb; the ambience was friendly and happy. We had a wonderful time!

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  9. paul

    Grand Rapids1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 28 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We really enjoyed our experience, our server Kira was exceptional and attended to our every need. I understand she also makes the desserts there and they were amazing!! Our meal was a 10 out of 10, Chef Chris never disappoints!

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  10. Patti

    Cincinnati17 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 13 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing experience once again. Warm and welcoming dining experience. Food is wonderful.

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J. Paul's Dining Room @ The Kirby is rated 4.9 stars by 535 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 1 time today
Google Map for J. Paul's Dining Room @ The Kirby

294 W Center St, Douglas, MI 49406

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Blue Star
  • Area
    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, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (269) 857-5472
  • 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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