J. Paul's Dining Room @ The Kirby

4.9

525 Reviews

$31 to $50

American

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2 people

Dec 28, 2024

8:30 PM

Booked 7 times today

Good for special occasions
Neighborhood gem
Charming

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
Website
http://www.thekirbyhotel.com/
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.

Location
294 W Center St, Douglas, MI 49406
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

What 525 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

4.9Food
4.8Service
4.7Ambience
4.7Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Grand Rapids / Western Michigan
Best Overall
Grand Rapids / Western Michigan
Best Food
Grand Rapids / Western Michigan
Best Value
Grand Rapids / Western Michigan
Neighborhood gem
Grand Rapids / Western Michigan
Great for fine wines
Grand Rapids / Western Michigan
Great for outdoor dining
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 Value
Grand Rapids
Healthy
Grand Rapids
Neighborhood gem
Grand Rapids
Great for fine wines
Grand Rapids
Great for outdoor dining
Grand Rapids
Good for special occasions

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

J. Paul's Dining Room @ The Kirby offers a delightful dining experience in a charming historic setting. Guests rave about "exquisite food" and "exceptional service," highlighting dishes like prime rib, halibut, and scallops. The ambiance is perfect for any occasion, with a lovely patio and attentive staff. Consistently a "5-star experience" in Douglas.

525 Reviews

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Patti
Cincinnati
17 reviews
5.0
17 reviews
Dined on December 13, 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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James
London
72 reviews
5.0
72 reviews
Dined on December 1, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A gem. Who knew? Lovely, cozy place with a GREAT menu! Duck, truffle ravioli, salmon…this place is a find.
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Scott
Los Angeles
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on November 30, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food, service and atmosphere were exceptional. The hosts are passionate about food and service and it is apparent in this well run Inn. Looking forward to going back again soon.
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JAMES
Las Vegas
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 30, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Thank you for a delightful evening last Saturday with excellent food, service, ambience. James P. Motiff
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Lou
VIP
New Orleans
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on November 29, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Have dined here several times with family. This was for my birthday. Love the ambiance, service, and cuisine!
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Tracey
Chicago
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 29, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a great dining experience. Service was excellent...slow paced and time to enjoy each course. Food was delicious, and presentation was nice.
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Mark
San Francisco
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 29, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent Thanksgiving dinner!! We truly enjoyed it.
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Jeff
Grand Rapids
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 29, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our Thanksgiving dinner was awesome! Everything was perfectly prepared and served hot. We ordered the turkey dinner and the prime rib dinner. The service was great also! It was a very nice dining experience.
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Lisa
Richmond
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 28, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We enjoyed an absolutely delicious thanksgiving dinner at J.Paul's. our server, Sofia, was wonderful, the setting was friendly and comfortable. It was a wonderful way to celebrate the holiday.We're looking forward to visiting again.
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Marilyn
Grand Rapids
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on November 28, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
It was our first time at J. Paul's. Our waitress was cheerful & pleasant. The prime rib was more to medium rare than the rare we ordered, but it was still good. The mashed potatoes were delicious but the green bean casserole tasted to be more out of a can than freshly made. It was fun to enjoy Thanksgiving at a historic home rather than the typical restaurant. It could have been more formal for the price. A tablecloth, salt & pepper on the table, some kind of decoration would have boosted my rating.
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FAQs

J. Paul's Dining Room @ The Kirby is rated 4.9 stars by 525 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 28, 2024

8:30 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

Website
http://www.thekirbyhotel.com/
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.

J. Paul's Dining Room @ The Kirby

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Menu

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To view our menu please go to our website www.thekirbyhotel

What 525 people are saying

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