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Houndstooth Restaurant

4.7 (167 reviews)
PriceyNew American
Closed • 5:00 pm - 9:00 PM
Updated 2 months ago

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Potato Crusted Halibut
Anne D.

What a special culinary experience in Benton Harbor, MI. The restaurant promotes family style for sharing. We sat at the counter and enjoyed getting to witness the culinary team at work preparing the dishes! We had two starters; Duck Wings and Tuna Crudo. Both were outstanding and would get again...duck wings did get the slight edge for the fav. We also had two entrees; Halibut and Lamb ribs. Here again we were thrilled with our selection and Halibut got the slight nod for the winner The restaurant is small so make reservations to ensure you get in! Energy is great and staff was engaging and top level service. Highly recommend even for those looking for an alternative to driving to Chicago to get a great culinary experience! Houndstooth will not disappoint!

Daisy Buchanan - a gin cocktail, reminiscent of a lemon martini. Very tasty with just the right sweetness

This was a last minute choice for dinner on a dreary, rainy evening. The atmosphere was quaint old building with limited seating the ambiance was cozy and comfortable. The staff were very accommodating and provided professional explanations for each entree. The food was exceptional. Each made fresh onsite. All entrees were shareable and my husband was hesitant stating that he would never choose this place. By the 3rd course he had changed his mind. There wasn't one thing to complain about. For a small town restaurant, this trendy place reminds me of European restaurants. I will be returning again a d again.

Garlic bread
Kelly K.

Still thinking about the garlic bread months later! We had a lot of fun trying different menu items and seeing the food made in front of us. Seating was a little crammed but overall a really fun experience

Short rib tartar
T. A.

A must try!!! Last Saturday night, the hubby and I decided to try this place out for dinner, kind of last minute. We didn't have reservations, and the place was packed. Graciously, some chairs were moved around to a little table in the only corner open, and we were able to dine. Everything about this little spot was perfect. From the warm welcome and effort by the hostess to the excellent service by Ligan and a tasty and inventive dinner. We had the short rib tartar, shrimp, bbq carrots, stuffed wings, and Poole. Everything had a unique twist, presented beautifully, and provided a wonderful carnival of flavors for the palate. Oh, and I mustn't forget the lavender drink. Delightful

Short rib tartare
Sandeep C.

The service, attention and detail were all very impressive. It's a shareable format. We got the --duck wings - amazing --short rib tartar - not bad but wouldn't get it again --black bean chicken - deceptively good --Slow steak - great and surprised by how good the almond cabbage side was --crispy potatoes - good --Paris Brest dessert - again not bad but would do something else. Like a donut sandwich of apples The explanations were the best I've ever had a waiter do. Really good beer and their version of espresso martini. The owner even came over to show us how they get the bonito fish strips that we were intrigued by because of how they move. Just an overall really good restaurant at an affordable price. Try it!

We live in Chicago and eat out a lot at highly regarded places. Houndstooth would be a top Chicago or NY restaurant. Every dish is delicious and creative. The bang-for-the-buck is perhaps the best I've ever been to. Run, don't walk, to Houndstooth! Cheyenne and the amazing staff will give you a night to remember. Headed back in two weeks and again and again!

Melina E.

This restaurant is absolutely above a 5 star ratting. I've been a chef for 15 years and rarely am I impressed but wow, the food almost makes you feel emotional. I felt like I was traveling around the world through the flavors. The thought that went into each dish, it's incredible. The staff was all charming and fun to be around. There was plenty time to enjoy each plate in between each other. The flavors are on point. Our server Aaron was friendly and chill, he took the time to explain each dish and gave us his recommendations. The vibe of the restaurant is also dope, good music. I hope this place stays open for many many years to come. The cream puff was life changing. We took ours home to go. Thank you for giving my fam such an awesome experience. Cheers

Brisket Tlayuda
Amy H.

Wow - this was one of the best dining experiences we've had in a long time! We've had it one our list since the opening and have heard nothing but good things. We planned a weekend getaway to St. Joe and Houndstooth was a must visit for us. We made a reservation for a Friday evening and were seated right away when we arrived. Staff was friendly and welcoming. Our server was fantastic and made great recommendations throughout the event. Everything on the menu sounded amazing! we ordered the Brisket Tlayuda, Paccheri and market fish which was Monk Fish. It was the perfect amount of food to share between the two of us. Each dish had amazing flavor and was personally delivered by the Chef along with an explanation and story behind each item. Each dish was unlike anything we've had before. The Paccheri was delicious and I could easily make an entire meal out of the dish. The monk fish was perfectly prepared - sous vide and served al pastor style. We couldn't resist dessert and our server sold us on the Orange Cream Poke cake. The presentation was amazing and taste was reminiscent of that childhood favorite, just as the Chef described. We will definitely be back!

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First and one of our last stops while visiting St. Joseph, Michigan for the weekend. Our bartender…read morewas over the top helpful in educating us on some must attend live music opportunities along with shopping excursions. Food was great and so were the drinks! Being a wine drinker, I love having the option for a 6 or 9 ounce pour. The ambience was fab - just wish we could have listened ti the game. Watching on a big screen with music playing rather than the voices of the commentators isn't the same. So, we left to another bar so we could get the full effect of the Sunday football game. We did buy a shirt that I can't wait to give to my son! Fun, friendly, fall must go place to unwind! Enjoy

I don't come here often anymore, mostly because I prefer take out over dining in and our past…read moreexperience with phoning in an order have been nothing short of horrendous. My husband found himself craving their friends and burgers recently, so I decided to take a chance and come back. The food, as always, is fantastic. We had never ordered an appetizer before so we ended up trying the cheese curds as an extra treat since it's been so long between our last visit and our most recent one. My husband got a double burger with American cheese and bacon, which is a pretty standard order for him. He did end up ordering a side of fries and a drink as well, but the name of the drink has escaped my brain. I got my usual BYOB (build your own burger) which is a bean patty, white cheddar cheese, lettuce, onion, and honey mustard. The hostess who greeted us was very welcoming and led us upstairs to our table. Our waiter was also very friendly, chatted with us about Pokemon Go and was generally quick with our items. If I could change anything it would be having a little bit more time between our appetizer and our entree, but that wasn't a big deal considering my anxiety usually acts up to a point where I take most of my food home anyways (which I did end up doing). Overall a decent experience, if you come in to dine that is. I still don't trust them to do a proper over the phone order.

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Yummy beer. Yummy food…read more But because the kitchen is also cooking for the brewery across the street, the wait times are ridiculous. About an hour and a half for an appetizer of wings - and that's all we ordered! That should not happen. It's unfortunate for those looking for a nice dinner. Maybe the brewery menu needs to be condensed to packaged snacks and offer their patrons to cross the street to order a "to-go" order. On a high note, Tyler was a great friendly bartender :)

My husband grabbed takeout from here as a treat and I was excited because I hadn't been to Hill…read moreDistrict yet. He got a double smash burger, no veggies, sauce on the side and that came with fries. My sandwich, the Billy bird, also came with fries. The Billy Bird sandwich has turkey, tacos, American cheese, and their burger sauce on sourdough bread. While this was our first time here, and we didn't get any drinks since we got takeout, we had been here when it was still North Shore Inn. They were owned by North Pier Brewing Company across the street, so this restaurant has changed a bit when it comes to the menu but the ownership has stayed the same and the beers they offer are made by their own brand. Their cocktail menu has updated as well and you can take home their beer in 4pk can form if you'd like. Food was fantastic and I will definitely be looking forward to dining in one day to get the full experience. The poutine, bbq pork rinds, and soft pretzel all sound fantastic on the appetizer menu so all of those are going to be reasons to keep going back. I'll also be interested in trying the pickled gimlet and the Great Lakes transfusion (both cocktails). We shall be back.

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