Came from out of town to celebrate our anniversary and was excited to try this place. The menu and the atmosphere didn't match, but that's fine by me! I saw bone marrow and tiger shrimp with house made gnocchi and blackened red snapper and I presumed fancy restaurant. We arrived and most tables seemed to be eating burgers and sandwiches, and the decor and noise level felt more like a burger joint than a fancy restaurant. We ordered the bone marrow appetizer, because it's so rare to find that gem on a menu. Unfortunately, it came out about 5 minutes after our dinner entrees, but we were impressed with six huge bones with a respectable amount of marrow each. This appetizer is definitely suitable for a larger table, and at a reasonable price. However, it was smothered in brown sugar... it had caramelized into a crispy glaze that completely masked the flavor of the bone marrow itself. A dish with such delicate flavors shouldn't be covered in sugar. The side plate of spicy giardiniera, shaved ginger, and brown mustard was baffling. Am I supposed to put those spicy/savory things on bone marrow already covered in brown sugar? This dish cried out, "Help me! The chef here has amazing ingredients but is very confused about how to use them!" My gnocchi with tiger shrimp was excellent. They tossed in some of that giardiniera mentioned earlier to give it a bit of a kick, and the creamy sauce combined with a bit of spice made for a very good dish. However, with the appetizer coming out during the meal, the flavor combination of creamy-and-spicy with syrupy-sweet-and-savory was a bit off-putting. This speciifc appetizer and main course combination should never be eaten at the same time. My companion enjoyed her meal. The service was pleasant and kept tabs on us, and apologized for the appetizer mix-up (but didn't offer anything to make it right). Overall, I liked the place, but wait staff should be trained to know that if you have an appetizer that takes 15-20 minutes to cook, you should hold off on putting in the dinner order so things come out in the proper order. Try it out if you're in South Haven, and enjoy the uniqueness of the menu and atmosphere. read more

Stop what you're doing right now and head over here. Great service, friendly and genuine. The lunch menu is small but mighty. Unusual but delicious burgers and sandwiches. I had the cola turkey. I don't even know what was on it but pure deliciousness. Fries are rosemary seasoned and unfortunately I only had a few because I was stuffed. Kids menu and for the picky ones in your group they can get the Sinatra burger (have it your way the menu says, cute, get it?). We also had cheese curd appetizers with some sort of wasabi blend sauce for dipping. YUM. For a family of 4 our bill was $50 which I thought was decent, especially since we had an appetizer. They have a salad bar that we did not get, I thought $7 for one trip was a bit steep. However, I did look at it on my way to the bathroom and looked really good (various types of lettuce and blueberries!). Unisex bathrooms were large, clean, and well stocked. Would definitely return! read more

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Lots of nice options for the whole family including vegetarian quinoa sandwich. Prices are fair, service was good and paced well for a busy holiday. Decor is plain, clean and fine read more

Waddup South Haven? On a recent visit, the boy and I decided to try Kitchen 527 for the first time ever. Believe it or not, we haven't been here before! This bar restaurant combo offers a selection of your standard bar food, but they also have vegetarian options. Located just off Phoenix St and across the street from the weekly farmer's market, it's a perfect spot to go for lunch or dinner. Despite it's dark interior, the staff is helpful and welcoming. Our server was happy to offer options as we debated between several menu items. After finishing our Bloody Marys with jalapeno infused vodka, we decided to go with the chili and split a quinoa burger with waffle fries. Boy, am I glad we decided to split our entrée. The portion sizes are generous and appropriate for the price you pay. First stop, chili town. The chili was delicious and mild and packed with all of your typical chili fixin's. Next stop, quinoa sweet potato burger. Alright guys, you know how veggie burgers fall apart after the first bite? Not this one! It maintained it's delicious, flavorful structure until the very end. Feeling fat and happy, we asked for the check before walking around the town and exploring one of the local festivals. Thanks again Kitchen 527! We'll be back. read more

The food was unremarkable. The French fries looked like they were cooked in old oil- full of black flakes. Didn't taste them.

The food was good and the service was good but they told me the order had no peppers and it did

We didn't expect much from a eating establishment in a pretty touristy beach town, but we took a chance since the prices weren't exorbitant and they had Walleye fish and chips, and smoked pork sandwiches. It doesn't look like much on the outside or inside, but the service was extremely fast and efficient and the food exceptional. The Walleye was two large but not huge fillets, coated nicely with a cornmeal breading and fried perfectly, with a included side of wonderful crunchy spiced fries and the ubiquitous small thimble full of very good coleslaw. My wife's smoked pork sandwich was some of the best smoked pork we have had, very lean and intensely smoked on a nice bun. read more

We were not sure what to expect on a lovely first Saturday in June, with farmer's market in full swing. But to our delight, the place wasn't terribly packed and the hostess seated us immediately. (Around lunch time) The server was attentive and very nice. Took our orders promptly and we settled in. The restaurant is dimly lit and welcoming. The walls had several photographs from local artists of mostly South Haven pier. Each table had a cute little caddy with all the condiments you could want available to you, including Sciracha ketchup and a little bottle opener! We ordered the wings as an appetizer. They came to the table piping hot! A few were just slightly undercooked, but overall very tasty. I ordered the quinoa, spinach curry burger and my husband ordered the Sinatra burger. Both came with their delicious rosemary fries and both AWESOME!! I haven't a single complaint or suggestion for improvement that I can think of. Keep up the great work! read more

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I'm not a huge fan of pretzel bits but you have to try them! The fish is amazing with they're house made tartar sauce . Service was awesome!

Great burger also ordered the fish n chips. Fish was good but not to the level of the Sinatra burger.

Some of our food was excellent, and other parts of our meal were quite poor. They were out of the Quinoa cakes, and I ordered the pierogies, which were quite good. My niece's kids mini corn dogs were overdone (almost burned) and our mussels appetizer was almost half unopened or broken shells. While a few ones that don't open are the norm, they shouldn't be serving mussels that have broken shells that are unsafe to eat. The burgers were advertised as cooked medium, but came well done. The gnocchi appetizer was excellent, and the salmon special had good flavor, but like the burgers, was overcooked. Service was competent at our table, but I overheard a server tell the table next door that she hasn't tried a particular menu item because she was afraid of it. What?! read more

Weekend getaway from Chicago, stopped in while shopping the strip and had an excellent lunch here today! Pretty unassuming from the outside, but great food inside!! A few of us agreed that the fried chicken sandwich here is one of the best we've ever had; delicious seasoned fries too! A must try when in South Haven! read more

Food menu is always changing up. Alice is a very attentive server. Atmosphere is nice and relaxing. Not usually as busy as some of the other spots in town. Nice place. read more

Came to Kitchen 527 with family, a party of 12. They seated us fairly quickly as we agreed to split tables. It's a pretty busy place. Ambience is cute and casual. Burgers were excellent! My burger was topped with arugula...yum! Good size burger on a pretzel bun with rosemary fries for $9...great deal. Staff was very friendly and sincere. It was very busy but they frequently checked on you. Would definitely be back if in town. read more

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Great find! Good service, food was very flavorful. Would definitely go back. Our table did the grouper, breakfast burger, monster burger, and Waldorf burger. read more

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Service was good. Food was very greasy and tasted like the fryer oil needed change. Friend had to send her dish back. They offered to replace with something else. She ordered a chicken sandwich. It was rubbery and pink inside. read more

This place is delicious. It's a rather quirky ambience. It's trying maybe to be two things at once, modern new American with food cooking in front of you at the bar + old school bar. We were seated by the salad bar?! So kinda odd and quirky atmosphere. However. Food was really quite amazing and delicious. We had the avocado fries, gnocchi, cheese curds, and mussels. All were really tasty and had different flavors/twists on them. We also enjoyed their pretty diverse beer menu. Entrees were just as tasty. I had the monster burger and it lived up to it's billing and others had positive things to say about their food. Service was great and we were thankful for the yelp community to steer us away from Clementines and into Kitchen 527 read more

I was on a vacation with extended family in South Haven when we decided to give Kitchen 527 a try. We walked in and saw open tables available. When I checked in with the host I stated that while we are bigger group (10) we were willing to wait for the big table to open up or split into groups. We were told by the male host, who was visibly nervous, that we could not split into groups and that he could not tell us when the big table would be open. Additonally, he stated that we could not wait for the big table to open up! I was shocked by their negative attitude and open hostility towards us as all we had done was walk into their restaurant. A matter of racism from the restaurant as I was the only caucasian person in our party of ten? It certainly seemed like it. We won't back that is for sure. read more

Great atmosphere and nice choice of cocktails! The burgers and fries are amazing. The chuck tender was pretty good, however the mashed potatoes were not at all what the menu stated.... they were vinegary instead of cheddar. The staff was friendly and efficient. Overall good experience. We would visit again. read more

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Really bad food and even worse service. Very over priced for what you get. I understand this is a tourist town, but this placeis ridiculous! I ordered a $13 chicken walnut salad. It was served in a small cereal bowl, with 2 small pieces of thigh meat (perhaps left over from someone else's meal) and 3 walnuts. The dressing was only Vinegar. We ordered right away, and it took 46 minutes for our food to be served. Only two other couples in the restaurant at the time, during a busy time of a weekend day. read more

First, friendly service. Got the rancher burger (board special). It lacked any type of flavor; including salt. The fries were good. Also got the avocado fries - very disappointing didn't even finish them. Lots of breading but worsr part was the avocado was old and mushy. read more

Limited menu - fried food and burgers - and some craft beers. We visited bc of the ratings and I was disappointed. The food and service was ok but not great; they need more options and some culinary creativity. read more

Starting our vacation. We searched the menu. Liked what we saw. Walked in , sat at the bar. No entries available. Covid! said the guy. Seriously at the Black Tavern. They get it. read more

Ate here on a Saturday night while visiting town. Friend chicken was over cooked, almost burnt on the outside.

First impression. Not too loud. Amiable. Courteous helpful hostess. Lacquered bar tables. Menu manages to have something for everyone without being too expansive. Sound vegan options are available. Delightful seafood choices such as grouper and mussels are there for pesco vegetarians. 1/2 lb burgers and prosciutto encrusted carbonara rounds out some of the other meatier choices. Family friendly. Fair prices. Roasted Garlic Appetizer is totally awesome. Sweet from an apple goat cheese, swirls with the terse excitement of the roasted garlic. Ask for another piece of baguette with it when it arrives. You will need it. The mac and cheese is a comfort food dream with white cheddar, shrimp and chorizo. The Carbonara was rich without being over the top. They could have had less prosciutto, but that is really personal preference. Pasta was fresh and perfectly cooked. The grouper sandwich came with arugula, home made tartar sauce, and a local sourdough bread. Another winner. If I had one suggestion it would be to dial back the savory just a bit. Salt is a friend, but not our best friend. read more

Delicious and fresh. Kid friendly too. We dined here last year with our two young kids and did not hesitate to go back. We shared cheese curds then I had the steak and my husband ordered a pasta bowl. Everything came out delicious, well seasoned and made from recognizably fresh ingredients. My chimichuri was packed with flavor and sautéed Brussels spouts were perfectly tender crisp. I'd eat here every night if I could afford it. And our waitress was great with our kids too. Another very positive experience. read more

So the website says happy hour 4-6. Guess what. They don't do happy hour. Not a great way to start an experience. Good beer selection. Lots of local options. I had the roasted chicken. Picture on website looked great. What was served was quite a bit different and it was loaded with peas. I hate peas. They were also not in description on menu. Fried portabella mushrooms were very good but served with coffee grounds in mayo??? Disgusting. We got the ranch for dipping. So. Some good mixed with really bad or misrepresented. This could be a really great place with a few tweaks. read more

Pleasantly surprised! I had the fired portobello mushrooms and they were amazing!! The dipping sauce had a hit of coffee to it and it paired together perfectly! I would have never guessed! The rosemary fries were delicious as well. Awesome craft beer selection. I had a something from Saugutuck brewery that had hits of blueberry and of course that too was good! My husband had the beer platter. The menu is different but in a very good way. I would definitely recommend Kitchen 527! I wonder what I'll try next time!!?fried read more

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My Gawd! I tasted that fried bluegill and I almost had to take a victory lap around the restaurant because I damn near caught the Holy Ghost from that fish! read more

Don't waste your time or a meal on this place. Find something better. Two stars only because it was edible.

The BBQ pork was ok. I ordered a Lemon Drop Martini and it was by far the worst drink I've ever had. Service was good but I had to have the waitress adjust my ticket because of the return drink. I'd go back for the food but stick to beer or wine read more

I would give zero but that wasn't an option. I tried to go out to eat with my family but we were a bigger party. The man said in a very rude tone," I cannot accommodate with a big family". read more

Couldn't get takeout at Marias so we tried here. Horrendous food: grilled cheese w/burger and fried chicken. Truly inedible. Not all staff were masked preparing the food--bathroom was disgusting. I posted a review when we were here in September but i believe Yelp is now declining to post negative reviews. We shall see. read more

A little more than I like to pay for a plain burger and shoestring fries, but it was an outstanding burger and the fries, though not my favorite, were okay. We came as a party of 6 at 6:30 PM on a Saturday, and though at first they told us an hour's wait, they managed to get us a table only shortly after. The service was very friendly and we got the food in good order. All six of us had either the Sinatra or the Waldorf burger, and no complaints at all. The place was packed, but we all were able to converse with each other and enjoyed the atmosphere. I had a piece of their chocolate cake, and oh my! That was really good cake. It's nice to know that they are taking care of their customers. read more

Wacky service and uninspired decor for starters. Why is there a TV in the corner against a ceiling with a bright light shining right in front of it? Anyway... The menu is quite limited much like South Haven in general. We had a fish special and carbonara. Both were tasty enough but the carbonara was lacking. I can't say I will be back as the place left me uninspired and the prices are too high for value received even in a tourist town. read more

Came here for dinner for my Mom's birthday on a Friday evening. We were seated immediately and given water and menus. After drink orders were taken the server was happy to fill us in on the specials which sounded amazing. My Mom chose the mahi mahi special, my husband had to get the very unique Monster burger and the other two of us had the coffee rubbed tender chuck steaks. Everyone loved their meals and were impressed with the presentation and creative take on ingredients. Very good night out for sure! read more

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As we drove into town we decided we were hungry and wanted to go someplace for lunch. Hubby requested somewhere with beer and a burger, so after checking out the options on Yelp, we decided on Kitchen 527. Hubby and I started off ordering drinks, beer for him, lemonade for me and we checked out the menu. We decided to start off with their bacon, date and cheese spread which was delicious! Definitely try it out if you're going! Great flavors and a very generous portion size. For lunch hubby ordered their burger special of the day which was a blueberry burger and I went with their Southern Grilled Cheese, both came with fries. Hubby's burger was delicious, great flavors! My sandwich was very good too, I especially liked the fried green tomatoes in my sandwich. I also really liked their fries, they were nice and thin cut, well seasoned and tasted great! It was a great lunch and nice welcome to South Haven! read more

We enjoyed a great dinner. The BBBLT is loaded with 8 pieces of bacon. Fried chicken breaded in house. Staff was very friendly and helpful.

Kitchen 527 is a unique restaurant with an interesting menu. Their specials are tasty and food is fresh and of high quality. Dining capacity is small, but worth the wait. Any fish entree will be exceptional. I also love their gnocchi. My only suggestion is that I wish they offered more "greens" - salads and vegetables to accompany their excellent entrees. read more

Great food. Great location. We like to grab the fried chicken dinners when my grandkids join us at our house in South Haven. It's a lot of food so plan on left overs. Oh and their Mac and cheese. Yes!!! read more