From Local Legends to Hidden Gems: This Year’s ‘Dine On Us’ Picks

Dive into the seasonal flavors of South Haven with a $25 digital dining voucher when you book directly with a participating hotel, b&b, or vacation rental! Available through May 15, 2025.

Black River Tavern

Step into this South Haven classic! Black River Tavern is the go-to spot for a laid-back hometown bar atmosphere complete with live entertainment and all-American eats. Weekly Events: Tuesday Trivia, Singo Wednesdays, and Live Music on Fridays and Saturdays starting at 9 PM.

Cafe Julia

Jumpstart your morning with a power-up at Cafe Julia. This cozy coffee-house is the perfect place to warm yourself up with a hot beverage on chilly mornings. Perfect for breakfast, lunch, that midday coffee fix, or just to treat yourself to something sweet from the pastry bar.

Kitchen 527

In the mood for comfort food with a twist? Kitchen 527 has you covered. Known for juicy burgers, fried chicken that hits the spot, and a must-try walleye basket (all-you-can-eat on Fridays), this casual diner keeps locals and visitors coming back with creative blackboard specials and a rotating lineup of craft brews.

Three Blondes Brewing

Serving up local craft brews alongside eclectic pub fare including pizza, hamburgers, sandwiches, and shareable plates. Eat up before Thursday Trivia Night or Sunday Opinionation for an extra dose of friendly competition. Sunday Special: Gluten-Free Fried Chicken!

Clementine's

A South Haven icon! Located in a beautifully restored 1896 bank building, Clementine’s offers an atmosphere as impressive as its menu. Highlights include legendary house battered onion rings, soups made from scratch, and the Tugboat Annie — a charbroiled Black Angus sirloin smothered with crab, mushrooms,and mozzarella cheese. Stop in early in the week for AYCE butterfly shrimp Monday through Wednesday.

Taste

Taste is where small plates meet big flavors! Known locally as one of the best date nights in town, Taste's small plates invite diners to share and sample inspired features over delectable martinis and craft beverages. For an evening jolt, the Espresso Martini is bar-none!

South Haven Brewpub

Set right on the Black River in Old Harbor Village, the South Haven Brewpub is the town’s first brewery, offering handcrafted beers and cocktails in a relaxed riverside setting where friends can gather over pizza, beer, and pool. Fan Favorites include a poutine platter smothered in mozzarella and moscow mules with housemade ginger beer. Check out weekly specials at the Brewpub for more value!

Phoenix Street On Broadway

Serving up breakfast and lunch daily, with vegan and gluten-free options to boot. Sidle up to the breakfast bar for a towering bloody mary or selection of sweet mimosas. Try the best-selling cinnamon swirl pancakes, crabs benedict, or falafel wrap!

The Lodge

It's "where the locals go"! Hometown bar vibes meet seminal Michigan hunting lodge in this locally-owned standby. With a menu full of scratch kitchen goodness complemented by genuine Broaster chickens, smash burgers, and creative seasonal specials, it's no wonder why they named the sauce "comeback".

See Something You Like? Dine On Us!