The best eats and drinks - Douglas & beyond
If you think the options stop in Staugatuck you’d be wrong. When you don’t feel like dealing with the crowds, consider our other favorite in Douglas, Fennville and elsewhere. If visiting in the off-season, make sure you double check the spot is open as many businesses close in the winter months.
Low-cost ($1 for adults, 50¢ for seniors/kid) on-demand shuttle rides throughout the area (including Saugatuck, Douglas and south to 124th Ave). Call 269-857-1418 to arrange a pick-up.
Douglas
100 Blue Star Highway, Douglas | (269) 455-5274
Terrific rustic sandwiches with a nice selection of locally curated meats, cheeses, jarred and canned goods.
The Red Dock Cafe
219 North Union Street, Douglas | (269) 857-2185
The closest party on the water where boats dock for a quick drink or sandwiches during the summer season.
10 1/2 Blue Star Highway, Douglas | (269) 857-4400
Great take-out and delivery pizza made with fresh ingredients and fast service. If you call for delivery, when they ask where the house is, tell them it’s just off Blue Star Highway BEFORE the What Not Inn (their boundary).
2948 Blue Star Highway, Douglas | (269) 857-7222
Great brewery just down Blue Star highway. Delicious seasonal brews and good bar food. Stop by for a tasting or even make your own!
24 Center St., Douglas | (269) 857-2519
Very nice bar and restaurant with distinct takes on dishes from around the globe.
22 E Center St, Douglas | (269) 455-5256
Charming spot for wine and small plates with regular live music.
161 Blue Star Hwy, Douglas | (269) 857-2230
Half wine-bar, half art gallery, J Petter Galleries is a terrific place to stop by for a cheese plate, a glass of wine, and exploring the works of locally renowned artists.
2170 62nd Street, Fennville | (269) 650-0668
Unlike any other place you’ve been, this incredibly quaint hard-cidery features European style ciders, weekly markets and an adorable cat that lives in the tasting-room named Pippin. One of our very favorite spots in the area. They always seem to be doing something fun, so make sure you check their calendar of events.
Fennville & Surrounding Area
Crane's Pie Pantry Restaurant & Winery
6054 124th Avenue, Fennville | (269) 561-2297
Crane’s is a legendary local apple orchard with the best pies in the area, hands-down. Reasonably priced, the inside is kind of a non-chain Crackerbarrel.
6130 122nd Avenue, Fennville | (269) 561-2396
Decent little vineyard is set on an idyllic little spot.
7143 107th Ave, South Haven | (269) 637-2229
Our favorite nearest vineyard, Cogdal sits surrounded by towering pines and is pure Michigan.
6431 107th Ave, South Haven | (269) 637-7922
Super cute converted farm house surrounded by fruit trees, specializing in sparkling ciders, and surprisingly delicious fruit wine.
114 East Main Street, Fennville | (269) 561-7258
Our favorite restaurant in the area. Amazing local, farm-to-table restaurant with a menu that’s always changing and excellent cocktails and local beer selection.
1630 Blue Star Hwy, Fennville | (269) 496-5096
About 10 minutes south of Wildwood on Blue Star Highway is this terrific spot for amazing craft beer. Stop by for good local company, a Scandinavian vibe and interesting takes on farm-beers (from their farm, no-less) as well as regular live music, BYOV (Bring Your Own Vinyl) night and a BBQ food-truck parked for the summer months.
2405 68th Street, Fennville | (269) 543-3341
Definitive old-school divey midwestern-style supper club with live music every weekend and some of the best burgers in the area ($5 special Thursday nights!) One of our favorites, and not only because it’s just around the corner.