The Kirby

Highly recommend!! Had a fabulous meal at J Paul’s in the lovely Kirby Hotel. It was our 5th anniversary & the scrumptious food, delightful atmosphere and beautiful decor made for a memorable evening. The pork belly appetizer was tender and bursting with flavor while the brie was my favorite with a luscious sauce that we could’ve licked off the plate! My husband’s duck was utter perfection and I was so happy that the chef could fulfill my special request to remove the ribeye from the beef ravioli dish and then he surprised me with extra ravioli. They were absolutely divine! We ended with a wonderful dessert. We will definitely return the next time we visit Douglas. Thank you for everything!

This is a beautiful little bed & breakfast within walking distance of nearly everything. We stayed in the Anne Boleyn room, it was clean and comfortable. The detached bathroom with the high tub on a step up was the only issue. Folks with any sort of mobility issue may find the tub difficult to navigate. There is also a lack of places to put your shower needs, so it was awkward to reach out of the shower to the ledge. With that being said...the staff was AMAZING! We had everything we needed, delicious breakfasts, ice and water available at all times, coffee and tea in the morning. The rooms were stocked with local maps and brochures and the staff recommended places to go and things to do. We would stay here again for sure if we return to the area. We actually had our weekend plans cancelled on us and as we were packing up to leave, Courtney and Chris came up to let us know that there had been a cancellation and that we could continue our stay if we wished. We had been having a hard time finding a hotel to accommodate us since it's the busy season in Saugatuck, but this worked out so well. Finally, the restaurant...it is pricy, but if you can swing it, so very worth it. There is no rushing, we ordered each element of our experience at our desired time, and the food is delicious. We actually ate dinner there twice and each meal was fantastic. We did not have the prime rib, though it was recommended to us by multiple people, but the ravioli, scallops, pork tenderloin and chicken dishes were all so delicious. The deserts were just the perfect touch for the end of the meal...try the cheesecake, you won't be disappointed.

This review pertains to the restaurant, not the hotel. I ate here last year and had one of the best meals in my life. This year, we went back, and my brother and I both ordered the scallops and risotto. It was good, but the portions were tiny! These are not expensive ingredients. If I set aside the time to go to a restaurant and spend $38 on a plate of food, the expectation is that I leave satisfied. I'm talking about reasonable portions, not "American sized" meals.