BELVEDERE INN & RESTAURANT
“May the road rise up to meet you & take you to the Belvedere Inn & Restaurant.” Chef/Owner Shaun Glynn, born & raised in Galway, Ireland, certainly knows how to cook up a good Irish breakfast with Irish meats imported from Ireland and he will be doing that on Saturday as part of your week-end Irish package festivities. This award winning chef will prove that a St. Patrick's dinner is not only corned beef, cabbage and boiled potatoes. Genuine warm hospitality and Shaun's Irish brogue. This is the closest thing to spending St. Patrick's Week-end in Ireland. Dining & lodging package for guests of the Belvedere Inn & Bentley Waterfront Suites are available online at BoutiqueInnsOfSaugatuck.com or call (269) 857-5777
BUTLER RESTAURANT
Dine in style at Saugatuck's favorite harbor front restaurant on St. Patrick's Day weekend! In addition to our regular full menu offerings, Don will be creating something very tempting for Irish inspired appetites. By popular demand, we will be featuring our fabulous grilled liver and onions on Wednesday March 17, 2010...perfect Irish fare topped off with a pint of the "black stuff"! Don't forget we have Happy Hour appetizers and drink specials from 3-7 pm on the 17th as well. If you're going to the parade on Saturday we are conveniently located on the parade route - surely you'll need to stop in and wet-your-whistle after such an exhilarating event. Slainte! thebutlerrestaurant.com / (269) 857-3501
CHEQUERS OF SAUGATUCK
Our charming little pub, tucked neatly away on a side street in downtown Saugatuck is reminiscent of the atmosphere and authenticity of the olde English and Irish pubs where our forefathers celebrated St. Patrick's Day before us. Come with friends or make new friends on the spot while enjoying our cozy fireplace, English antiques and our impressive array of imported English & Irish ales and beers. Our menu includes a variety of traditional English dishes and of course, corned beef & cabbage for all of our "kiss me I'm Irish for the day" patrons. Ireland...as good as being there without the airfare!! (269) 857-1561
CRANE'S PIE PANTRY RESTAURANT
Bring your favorite Irish (or Irish wannabe's) out for lunch at Crane's Pie Pantry Restaurant in Fennville, just minutes from Saugatuck. Drink some hot spiced cider around the pot-bellied stove and have a corned beef sandwich on our delicious homemade rye bread. We don't know if apple pie is Irish but it can be a scrumptious finish to lunch at Crane's. Look for our coupon for 1/2 off of any sandwich with the purchase of another on our website at cranespiepantry.com
/ (269) 561-2297
CORAL GABLES
Stop whistling jigs to a milestone and stepdance on over to Coral Gables for the lilt of Irish laughter and a pint or two of "the black stuff". Take your pick of St. Patrick's Day parties going on in the areas most popular restaurant and entertainment complex overlooking Saugatuck Harbor. Join the Historic Societies Pub Party, the 4th Annual Pub Crawl or the Pub Crawl "blowout" wind-up party with live music from 9pm to 2am Saturday night March 13, 2010. Eirin go Bragh! coralgablessaugatuck.com / (269) 857-2162
CLEARBROOK GRILL ROOM RESTAURANT
We're known for our complete dinners...enjoyed for years by locals and loyals alike. For St. Patrick's Day, Chef Jeff O'Kudrna will be bringing back his wonderful corned beef brisket dinner with bacon braised red cabbage and herb-roasted potatoes (traditional boiled cabbage & potato available on request), complete with family-style salad and freshly baked crusty bread for only $12. As if that's not enough...Guiness Draught Stout is $1 off. Serving from 5 pm on Wednesday, St. Patrick's Day, and Tuesday - Saturday nights all winter. Parties of 6 or more may call within 30 minutes of their arrival to minimize wait time. (269) 857-2000 ext 4. / clearbrookdining.com
THE ELBO ROOM
This is it!! That small, casual, charming, tucked-away waterfront restaurant that everyone dreams of discovering while on vacation. Great food, cozy fireplace and mostly locals enjoying the view. Seek out the Elbo Room. elboroombistro.com / (269) 857-8646
EVERYDAY PEOPLE CAFE
This is the place to be on St. Patty's Day weekend. Join neighborhood patrons and visitors for the wearin' of the green and delicious food and spirits all weekend long! Call for more details (269) 857-5985 / everydaypeoplecafe.com
LAKEVIEW LANES
Like Rip Van Winkle, escape to Lake View Lanes to enjoy some fellowship and a few games of nine-pins on St. Patty's day weekend. Hearty fare and drink specials will be available. (269) 857-1107
PUMPERNICKEL'S EATERY
No green eggs and ham here! This ever-popular eatery is the perfect place to go for a "wee bun" following a hard night of partying. Grab your shillelagh, a few mates and head to Pumpernickel's in downtown Saugatuck for a "heartier then Irish" breakfast served in cast iron frying pans with cinnamon buns the size of your head...No, it's not a lingering effect from last nights Guinness! They really are big, delicious and a local favorite. Stay for lunch and sample New York style deli sandwiches with a host of local patrons. "Laughter is brightest when food is best!" pumpernickelssaugatuck.com / (269) 857-1196
SALT OF THE EARTH RESTAURANT-Just 7 miles east of Saugatuck
This rustic American eatery and bakery, located at 114 E Main ST in historic downtown Fennville, will be celebrating St. Patrick's Day on Wednesday March 17, and over two weekends, March 12-14 and March 19-21 with special Irish flavored 'Fresh Board' dinner specials and Irish drink features. Live Irish music by Sandhill Session is on tap for Friday March 19, starting at 8:30 pm. For additional information call (269) 561-7258 or visit saltoftheearthfennville.com
SAUGATUCK BREWING CO.
A St. Patrick's Day Celebration will take place in the Lucky Stone Pub - whose interior décor will remind you of the Emerald Isle - at the Saugatuck Brewing Company starting at 1pm. It will be an all day celebration featuring live music, special guests, great beer, wonderful food and more! saugatuckbrewing.com / (269) 857-7222
SPECTATOR'S BAR & GRILL
Sports fans at Spectators Bar & Grill can indulge in traditional hearty Irish fare such as corned beef & cabbage on St. Patrick's Day, Wednesday March 17th.The ever popular Lue Russ will be on hand to provide live music on Friday evening March 19th. spectatorsrestaurant.com / (269) 857-5001
RESTAURANT TOULOUSE
Add a little romance to your St. Patty's Day weekend. Restaurant Toulouse has planned a slightly tonier celebration of the "wearin' of the green". This charming French Country Brasserie is well known for romance and the creative culinary stylings of chef Curt Baas who has designed an exciting menu with an accent on a St. Patrick's Day themed entree and desert. Light jazz by soloist Eddie Curtis will seal the deal! restauranttoulouse.com / (269) 857-1561
UNCOMMON GROUNDS
When it's time to take a break from crawling all those pubs, stop by Uncommon Grounds to satisfy your sweet tooth and restore your soul with a refreshing cup of coffee freshly roasted on site. In March we will be featuring a tasty new coffee blend, also available by the pound. For St. Partick's Day weekend we will be offering a special dessert plate for two – consisting of a slice of rich and dark flourless chocolate cake, a slice of caramel cheesecake, a slice of lemon tart, and a mixed berry tart. All house made of course! uncommongroundscafe.com / (269) 857-3333
WICKS PARK BAR & GRILL
“Where good friends gather…”located in Downtown Saugatuck on Water Street across from the chain ferry and Wicks Park. Celebration will begin on Friday the 12th through Sunday the 14th, with the 4th Annual Pub Crawl on Saturday 13th starting at 2pm through 6pm. A traditional corn beef dinner will be served in addition to our daily menu. There will be entertainment and dancing and maybe an “IRISH JIG” or 2!! Don’t forget to wear your Green because “Everyone is Irish on St. Patrick’s Day!” wickspark.com / (269) 857-2888
WILD DOG GRILLE
Come spend St. Patrick's weekend at the Wild Dog Grille! Join local patrons, visitors and discerning folks who know that Wild Dog Grille is the uptown bar in downtown Douglas. Celebrate in our convivial atmosphere, make new friends and don't miss our exceptional St. Patty's Day Weekend dinner specials. thewilddoggrille.com / (269) 857-2519
WHITE HOUSE BISTRO - ST. PADDY'S DAY WEEKEND CELEBRATION
The White House Bistro will celebrate St. Paddy's Day with a weekend of fun, music and a very special menu. The celebration begins Friday, March 12 and runs through Sunday, March 14th.
The White House kitchen will prepare an authentic Irish menu featuring corned beef and cabbage and Irish stew. Some very special beverages will be crafted by White House Chief of Staff, Benny "b" in the lounge.
Friday and Saturday nights at 9 pm the Bistro stage will feature the sounds of Natchez Trace. Their selection of music from the 70's and 80's blends classic rock harmonies with guitar sounds.
During the 4th Annual Pub Crawl, Saturday afternoon from 2-6 pm we will feature the summer sounds of Tom Bryant. "Tombo" is a featured performer in many Saugatuck local music spots.
Dinner reservations are available by calling (269) 857-3240. Additional information is available online whitehousebistro.com
COOKIES ON CALL
The Saugatuck/Douglas area's premier purveyor of gourmet cookies will have an an excellent variety of freshly baked hand-crafted cookies to tempt pub crawlers looking for a "sweet tooth" break between weekend festivities. (269) 857-3065 - fax: (269) 857-4530 or cookiesoncall.com
CARAVANSERAI BAKERY
"GO GREEN" while celebrating St. Patrick's Day festivities with a stop at Caravanserai Bakery & Cafe in Saugatuck located at 3465 Blue Star Hwy, Suite # 400, in North Pointe Mall. Pastry Chef Mark Mesaros will be baking off some Traditional Irish Pastries and Breads with a bit of GREEN!! Add a GREEN flavor to your coffee too! Look for the Leprechaun surprise!! caravanserai-saugatuck.com / (616) 928-7603
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