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What a unique wonderful experience! We stumbled across the Idler Dockside yesterday and loved it!…read moreFrom the moment we came in we felt welcomed. The food, atmosphere and low prices made it all the better. See you soon!

The Idler riverboat is a South Haven staple! I've been going there on vacation since I was a kid…read moreand now I take my kids there when visiting South Haven on vacation. I get their chum bucket, basically a Bloody Mary with shrimp salsa on top. It's made with pepper vodka so it's the perfect amount of spice. Nothing beats sitting on the Idler deck in the sun on the water with a chum bucket, yum! My husband gets a S.H.I.T. South Haven Iced Tea. I think just because of the name, ha! We also like their Smoked Whitefish Dip. We don't have white fish where we live so we always order it when we're in Michigan. My husband likes their wings too! A trip to South Haven isn't complete without a trip to the Idler.

Interior room, lower level

Maui wowie chicken sandwich and chips

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Exterior

Taste

4.2(753 reviews)

Taste still maintains its reputation as one of the best restaurants in the area…read more You have to order the Tomato soup, Cuban shrimp and Korean bbq chicken dishes. The lobster and shrimp roll was OK but that is because we get fresh lobster in Newport, RI every summer.

The food is delicious!!' I had the chicken thighs in cream sauce- just incredible! The beet goat…read morecheese salad was fresh and very tasty. John and Ann

Seafood dip with pita chips

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Tenderloin bites, potato pancakes, sweet and spicy shrimp and smoked blue cheese dip. Drinks were martini and cosmo.

The Depot

4.5(140 reviews)

0.2 mi

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They have excellent variety - the sandwiches are homemade and delicious! We had to wait a fair…read moreamount of time but the sandwiches were well worth the wait !

Friendly, courteous and respectful service . Excellent products selection. Good choice of deli…read moreproducts. Reasonable prices for most items. Locally produced products as well as homemade deli dishes

Fresh sandwiches, salads, soups, and deli specials made fresh daily.

David Buoy sandwich

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A wide variety of spirits, from classic staples to unique finds.

Clementine's

3.6(663 reviews)

stopped in with my friend for a quick cup of soup and a drink prior to our bachelor party…read more we are quickly sat at two barstools at the full bar. we both ordered a vodka lemonade, and we got the croc of French onion soup. It was a very delicious and would highly recommend. restaurant was pretty busy for 3 PM in the afternoon but very clean! highly recommend if you're in town!

We started with the onion rings which we LOVE!! They weren't the same and we are not sure if it was…read morethe breading or cooking. The breading was smoother than normal plus tougher and a little doughy. They were ok but not as good. The double eagle salad was EXCELLANT and what my husband normally orders. He ordered the honey mustard (normally gets thousand Island) and did not like it at all. His personal preference not Clem's fault. I had the French dip (high roller) with French onion soup as the side. I love this sandwich and the soup and get it often. It was very good and the soup was hot & good too. The only reason I didn't give a 5 is because of the onion rings. Our server was really good also but I didn't get her name.

The bar

Harbortown burger, sans bun. Cream of cauliflower soup. Excellent.

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Lemon Drop Martini/Vodka Soda & a splash of Cranberry

Sophie's Steakhouse & Bar

2.9(113 reviews)

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Great service, and awesome steaks! Their catering parties…read moreare beautiful and well set up, and the amazing cooks do a great job preparing and making the food. Bread served before meals, and beautiful tanke settings!

I tried Sophie's again. A friend and I wanted a "good" steak. Well, I had a good tasting and well…read moreprepare rib eye steak prepared at Sophie's! It was well marbled, properly charred , and cooked at the right temp ! A winner. Unfortunately , it was an expensive experience with a big price tag. Stay away from the double baked potato - it came highly recommended by the server. Go to the baked potato where you decide the taste. Coming from a Chicagoland dinning experience , I thought the ambiance was steakhouse appropriate . Not your Southwest dinner experience - very upscale . Our server was excellent - she did an excellent job describing the various cuts of meat and various preparations. She was always available when we needed attention . Give it a try I think you will like the steak - just be prepared for budget breaker steakhouse meal.

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Stuffed mushrooms appetizer

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Lakeside Social

3.4(33 reviews)

1.5 mi

This is the first time going to Lakeside since it changed hands. We had heard negative things but…read moretoday we decided to try it and make our own decisions. EXCELLANT!!! Dee was our server & he was great. The ayce fish was amazing much better than the previous owners. Lightly breaded and thick pieces. Fries were very hot & fresh. You got a side (fries) and soup or salad. My husband said it was the best fish he's had in a very very long time. I had the wet burrito which is one of the items I ordered when we went there frequently. It was better than before! The meat wasn't mushy and it was very flavorful not bland. I loved it and my husband tried it and said he's not crazy about burritos but thought this was very very good. We normally do not give 5's but Lakeside deserved it. The new booth tops were pretty & clean. We were happily surprised at the whole experience and will go again and more often.

We had a great time here. The food was delicious. We were really pleased to see all of the new…read moreupdates. I was surprised by some of negative comments. This place has been in this community for years and now the new ownerships is finally making upgrades and making it more welcoming. I only wish the mini-golf was open already after being closed for so many years, but we will be coming back.

Wet burrito

Ayce refill fish

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Refill of fish

Maria's A Taste Of Italy

3.6(373 reviews)

Good Italian food, many items house made. I had cheese ravioli and my friend ordered the seafood…read morepasta. Service was average; we were seated right across from the bathroom--avoid that if you can. We will dine at Maria's the next time we are in the area!

Amendment to my previous review with info about a meal I had when I dined with a waitress that made…read morethe experience better. I had the meatball sub, which I thought was going to be like a typical handheld sub, but it was anything but. It was an entire meatball sub smothered in marinara sauce. It was so big. I ate it for two days. It was delicious. The waitress was super pleasant and also brought out fresh chipped, Parmesan cheese, which made it taste even better So, while their pizzas and takeout service is pretty lackluster, this experience made up for it.

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South Haven Brewpub

3.3(228 reviews)

Very good food, service and atmosphere. First time here however it won't be the last time. Wendelll…read morewas our server and made te experience even better.

oh my such a lovely place. You can actually bring your dogs and we did bring ours. We started out…read morewith rum runners, which were very very good. I had fish tacos. My daughter had a fish wrap. Everything was excellent from the service to the outdoor seating to the food. Definitely a go back in the summertime.

Laid back atmosphere

Hot Pepper Cheese Curds Perch Basket

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Pomegranate kettle sour

Tello Italian Bistro

3.1(256 reviews)

0.0 mi

BEST MEAL in South Haven! Came here on a whim on a Tuesday since several South Haven restaurants…read moreare closed on Tuesdays, and ended up having our best meal in South Haven! I've had some amazing butternut squash ravioli at other restaurants, but Tello's recipe was the best. Savory, buttery, slightly salty which you need to cut the richness of the sauce. The fresh pasta texture was the perfect al dente, almost as if they rolled these out specifically for me when I walked in. Had a lovely sauvignon blanc as a great compliment. Parking was easy and free on a Tuesday night at 5:00pm at the back, no wait. When we left around 7:30pm, there was an hour wait. We'll be adding this destination to our trip to South Haven every summer! Note: Ordinarily I'd give this experience 4 stars, as my fork was dirty with lots of crusted cheese and there was a mistake on our bill, but my dinner was so phenomenal that it adds another star.

My husband and I showed up early for our 6 PM reservation. After checking in and being seated by…read morethe hostess I received a text from the restaurant that our reservation was cancelled. When bringing this text up to the hostess to let her know that she had already seated us her response was "it is easier to just cancel your reservation". Thank you for making us feel NOT welcome in your establishment. Secondly, be prepared for slow service and little follow up for water refills or any additional requests. Sorry, We will not be back.

Dirty kitchen

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Front of Tello

China Cafe

3.0(24 reviews)

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Spring rolls and Kung Bao Chicken were delicious choices. Ordered the chicken dish mild and it came…read morewith a variety of vegetables. Will definitely order this again. The woman at the pickup counter was very cordial. Get takeout from here and you won't regret it. As an added treat, eat your meal at the beach nearby.

I came near the end of the night and got the sweet & sour chicken meal. It was ok, but the oil…read moretasted a little burned. This is a standard Chinese place, and the only one in the area, so if that's what you want, it'll suffice, but it's just average. It was done very fast however, and they were nice. Indoor dining is closed so it's takeout only. There was a young girl on her phone laughing explosively at whatever Instagram video she was watching, and I couldn't decide if her laugh was annoying me, or just funny itself. Whatever, she seemed to be having a good time. Even though there's no dine-in option just now, the place could use some upgrades/updates and be a pretty cozy Chinese food spot.