The Kirby Hotel & J Paul's Dining Room

This is the second time my boyfriend and I have stayed at The Kirby. Like last time, we were beyond pleased with our stay! We made sure to stay in a room that has a connected bathroom inside this time, but even if you book the room with the bathroom outside of the room, it’s still private and just outside the door! The hotel itself has a very cool history and it’s beautiful on the inside and out. The service here is 10/10. The included breakfast is delicious and the restaurant that’s open in the evening has great options as well! We always make sure to eat at the restaurant at least once during our stay because it’s so yummy, but it’s close enough to downtown Saugatuck that there are plenty of options with just a short drive! Chris and Courtney are super friendly and hardworking, they really go out of their way to make this hotel exceptional.

An excellent place to stay! The owner and staff are warm and welcoming, and the rooms are spotless and well-appointed. The restaurant is truly a gem—every dish is crafted with care, full of flavor, and showcases the chef’s talent. They take allergy accommodations very seriously, and since everything is made from scratch, you can feel confident dining safely. Breakfast and dinner were both phenomenal. A wonderful experience all around.

Having been our last night staying in Saugatuck Michigan for a vacation we found the Kirby house to be an excellent way to end our vacation on a high note. Being a restored Victorian and a bed-and-breakfast the restaurant and grounds are absolutely beautiful. from start to finish we were greeted at the door and we decided to eat at the bar just to have a little more casual experience and it was lovely to speak to the bartender and the staff working there. The martinis were excellent and the food was top-notch!! I would suggest anybody to start and or finish their vacation going to the Kirby house, what a wonderful staff and thank you so much for all the fun times we had their!

We only have one regret!! We should have planed to stay long! The room was so nice and comfortable! Super friendly staff! We enjoyed having a drink at the bar ! The breakfast was so good and they gave us options! Location was perfect for us! Thank you! We will be back!

We had dinner here tonight and it was exquisite. As it has been every time we've eaten here since Chef Chris took over. We each had the duck, which came with a sauce that is delicious but does not overpower the meat. The au gratin potatoes were tasty. The presentation was top level.

We came here for dinner and for the appetizer, we had the Oysters Rockefeller and the Maryland Crab Cakes. The crab cakes were good but wasn’t that excited about the Oysters Rockefeller as it just wasn’t as good as others I’ve tried. For the main course, I had the seared duck and my date had the Fennel Seared Scallops. My date loved his dish. I absolutely LOVED the seared duck. I honestly haven’t had it better… I’m still thinking about how amazing it was! Perfect in every way (chef’s kiss). For dessert, we had the cheesecake and it was perfect in taste and texture. The customer service was also excellent. We will definitely be coming back.