It can be tough to get a table in the summer when Saugatuck is busy, but you won't regret waiting! Sitting outside near the water with great food? It's absolute perfection. Also - try the Bloody Mary! I used to think I wasn't a fan, but that was until I tried theirs! read more

Ambiance carried the day watching the boats on the river. Food (grilled chicken. Burger and impossible burger) was very bland. Service was slow at 1130am. No kids menu. Pricey. read more

Celebrating a friends birthday, my group of 6 arrived on an off-season Saturday evening about 7:45 pm for dinner. We had a 15-minute or so wait before we were seated and got down to business. Almost all of us ordered drinks. I did a draft beer while others did margaritas and dirty martinis. I was told the dirty martini was delicious as well as the margaritas. My beer was pretty good, but it's hard to mess that up! We did the loaded tots as an appetizer and then placed our orders. I did the chicken tender entrée and asked what sauces they had. I went for ranch and the garlic parmesan, and was later disappointed to find a 2oz cup of garlic parmesan dry rub instead of a dipping sauce. I asked the server what it was and was told that it was the rub they use and he apologized that it wasn't a sauce.. then made sure I was charged $1 for it. Aside from the miscommunication with the sauce, my food was really good. The chicken tenders were nice and crispy and weren't greasy at all. I was very happy with my choice. I did have slight food envy when I saw the lobster mac and cheese though. It's mac and cheese AND a lobster tail, not pre-mixed lobster in mac and cheese. Had I known this, I may have been tempted to order that. The only thing I thought was weird was the menu situation. Trying to respect the COVID situation, there are QR codes on the tables that you can use instead of using a plastic menu. I like this idea, but it was slightly confusing having the drink menu and the food menu separate. I wish they would have had one menu online with both options. read more

The BARge - Chicken tenders - Bars Near Me - Saugatuck, Michigan

Patiently waited for an outdoor seating only to be cut in line after we spoke with the host and our place taken by another set of guests. Very disappointed with the service. Food was good, however the way they handled the seating situation didn't sit right with me. Waited over 5 minutes to even speak to waitress in an otherwise slow section. Will not return. read more

Food was solidly okay to fine. Gave blue lives matter vibes. Bartenders wearing 45 shirts.

Great place to check out if you're visiting Saugatuck. The wait lines can be a bit long. Nice rooftop bar overlooking the channel. It can be kind of loud at times but watching the boats pass by is very relaxing. Our food was pretty good. We ordered the whitefish dip and alligator bites for appetizers. I really liked the dip. I had never tried alligator before, but it really does taste like fried chicken. I ordered the fried perch dinner and really enjoyed it. The perch was battered and fried similarly to the alligator bites; and it was very good. Prices are comparable to the area. We had a nice time and will be back! read more

My Caesar Salad was not very good. Lettuce was soggy with very bland dressing. I added the chicken and was given a small portion. Everyone else seemed to enjoy their dinners. Service was not good. She never came back once to see how the food was or to check on drinks. We had to grab another worker walking by to ask for more drinks. Location is amazing, expected better. read more

Great views. Reasonable prices given the view. Nice staff. Had a rum punch cocktail, which is pretty hard to not be great, but their juices had very little flavor. Homemade tortilla chips were a plus. Queso was served barely warm. Ok place but did not seem to be very special except for the views and the nice staff. read more

The menu here is great! They have an amazing perch sandwich and perch entree, plus many other seafood choices. Of course, they also offer salads, wings, burgers, and other standard items, but everything on the menu looked tasty. We enjoyed all of our meals, and service was excellent. They also have a fun, easygoing vibe and offer excellent views of passing boats. Worth a visit for sure! read more

A nice spot to grab a drink and/or some food on the water. There was a wait for a table, but we were offered the FCFS bar. We opted not to wait and sit at the bar. The bartender was very prompt and accommodating for our burger modifications. We ordered fries, but if we had to do it again, we would opt for tots. It was a pleasant surprise they had a cauliflower & quinoa burger option and not a Beyond or Impossible burger. Great view to watch boats come and go! You can check in at the host stand downstairs or upstairs. Bathrooms only on the first floor. Street parking can be challenging during peak times. read more

I just love the BARge! I think I have a drink/food here every time I visit Saugatuck. The BARge has fantastic food options and the view from the rooftop...spectacular! I love the shrimp tacos but everything looks amazing. There is nothing better than a day spent at the BARge enjoying the views of the boats cruising down the lake. I honestly think the BARge has the best view of any place on the water. They have a great list of craft cocktails to choose from and the overall vibe is chill. If you happen to be in the area, you must check out the BARge. read more

The BARge - Bars Near Me - Saugatuck, Michigan

Went on a Monday night at the end of summer. Service was good. They were busy and understaffed, which was fine because our server was great. The food was bland. Crab cakes to start were the best (sweet spicy chili sauce was awesome!), blackened chicken Caesar salad, and mahi tacos for dinner. Tacos did not taste seasoned. Caesar salad was not tossed in dressing, food over all was just ok but the view was nice. We were traveling through so probably wont be back read more

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Great location, Juan was an amazing server. Had an issue with the appetizer and he immediately replaced it and brought us out a new one. Great food, great drinks- will definitely be back! read more

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Attended dinner here as a group during a motorcycle trip. The outdoor space is clean and has great views. (Assuming there aren't 10 large boats docked) The staff was prompt and polite. As for the food, the mahi mahi tacos were ok, but not a truly blackened fish taco. They were a little high in price. I recommend going here for a few drinks and maybe appetizers. read more

Great service! All workers were pleasant and having a great day! Food was good. Recommend read more

We love Saugatuck and always stop here when we come into town. Watching the boats go back and forth is always a wonderful sight. Sitting in the balcony is the prime spot for this - but it fills up fast. Seating is first come, first serve. Today all of us started with drinks; liquid marijunana's and blackberry mule. Delicious and perfectly mixed. For our meal we had the crab cake burgers and cheesy breadsticks. The crab cake burgers were more breading then crab - but still were fabulous. The breadsticks seemed to be a bit on the garlicky side - but once again, very good. If you're looking for a fun spot by the water for a drink and some yummy foods, make sure you stop here! read more

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Vibes were high at the BARge. Went up to the rooftop for a couple adult cocktails and apps. Went with the Southwest egg rolls and peel & eat shrimp - both solid. Give this place a look next time you're in the area or visiting. read more

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Enjoyed lunch on the top deck of the BARge. It has one of if not the best views in Saugatuck of the Kalamazoo River. It's great for people and boat watching. I had the Perch Sandwich which had a good serving of crisp perch with fries. My mom had a Southwest Salad which she enjoyed. My son had the CBA which he said was okay, but lacking a bit in flavor. They also have delicious cocktails (with a kick). My mom had the Blackberry Mule and I had a Strawberry Margarita- both were delicious. You also can't beat the prices for the view and ambiance. Service was great too. read more

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Great views on the water. Fun atmosphere. Good food. Definitely recommend. Better than others along the water. read more

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Very disappointed after coming for dinner on a girl's trip. The long wait had us thinking that it was going to be a fantastic meal, but sadly that was not the case. No one was impressed with the sandwiches and burgers they ordered, and my friends seafood Mac n' cheese had 2 hairs in it. While our waitress was understanding and quickly took the Mac n' cheese off of our bill, that was the most redeeming part of our experience. Will not be back in the future read more

Liquid Marijuana drink is amazing! Crab Rangoon dip, yes every time still thinking of it. Both of our dinners were great and the service was great. She didn't over pesters us, always smiling, and fast. Food came out fast was nice and warm. read more

Five stars for being open for dinner on the Wednesday of Labor Day week! Four stars for service with a hour long wait. We ended up sitting at the bar which is first come first serve. 3 stars for the food. My wife ordered the mahi mahi blackened tacos with fries and I ordered the mahi mahi sandwich with fries. The bun for the sandwich was stale!! I didn't eat the bun. There was 3 small pieces of fish on the sandwich with lettuce (greens), pieces of red onion and 2 slices of tomato. I got the tarter sauce on the side. The fish was dry but edible. The tarter sauce didn't appear to be made in house. The fries were really bad! I couldn't eat them. Frozen processed tasteless fries. I saw other guests who were seated around me who also had piles of fries left over on their plate. My wife's fish tacos were pretty good with a flavorful sauce that paired well with the fish. The same pieces of fish on the tacos appear to be used on the sandwich. She got a lot more fish pieces with her tacos. I would not dine here again. We had very few options to choose from with many nearby restaurants closed. PS Do not order fries here!!!!! They are frozen processed fries. They are not good. read more

The BARge - Mahi mahi sandwich with fries. The sandwich looks good but it was not good. - Bars Near Me - Saugatuck, Michigan

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Came here a couple times with a friend for lunch. The rating is on the food only. The setting and atmosphere are great, and guy do feel like him could be someplace other than Michigan. Ordered a moijito that was just ok. We ordered the tots app that had beer cheese, siracha aoli, and bacon. Over all, that was a 4 star app. The tots were nice and crispy and a huge portion. The disappointing thing was the cheese was at the bottom of the bowl so didn't realize till halfway through. The beer cheese was tasty with a kick. I ordered the blackened fish sandwich, which was not good. Overcooked, dried out fish that was not flaky at all. I had to ask for extra tartar sauce to make it palatable. My friend ordered the shrimp tacos which looked better, and she seemed to enjoy them. read more

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Excellent people, food, and a view Would recommend to anyone. Come on down and enjoy Saugatuck. read more

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The BARge is worth a visit. The drinks are on point and the food is pretty tasty as well. I had the chicken strip entree and was pleasantly surprised that they were hand-battered, tender and juicy. Plus they came with two dipping sauces and a side of fries or salad. read more

Came here for lunch due to its prime waterfront location. We did have to wait about 30 min but we were able to wander around as they called when our table was ready and held it for 10 min til we got back. We split a pizza, which was more than enough for 2 for lunch. They had some local draft beer options and reasonably priced cocktails. Not the fanciest place in town, but seemed pretty solid. read more

I LOVE the barge. That said, we came in via South Haven on the water in a 29' TriToon. The previous year I was able to tie up and get lunch and drinks. This year they tell me that pontoons aren't allowed to dock. I'm sorry, but the barge was not busy, the middle of the week. If I'm a business, I cash all checks. We just wanted to stop for lunch. Rules are rules, I get it, but this rule is ridiculous. I'll keep them off my list in the future. read more

Great atmosphere. Limited menu- order the crab hush puppies which were good, but a little pricey for the serving size. The queso blanco was eh. Pizza was not impressive, and the wings were terrible. Very over fried and burnt tasting. The CBA was good, a little too crunchy, and the Italian beef sandwich was also good. The star of the meal was the French fries. If you're after a great view and cool vibe, here's your place. If you are looking for a spiritual foodie experience, this is NOT YOUR SPOT. read more

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First time visiting and unfortunately the food was subpar even for bar food. Ordered the fried perch sandwich which was meh along with the stale fries. The positive experience was sitting outside to enjoy the beautiful weather. read more

Great location and food, would definitely recommend for lunch or dinner right on the water. The BBQ chicken pizza was some of the best I've ever had. I can't wait to return next time I'm in the area for some more! read more

The BARge - Bars Near Me - Saugatuck, Michigan

Love the atmosphere here! You're right on the water on a double decker bar watching yachts pull in and people kayak in downtown Saugatuck. The waitresses and waiters we had for our large group of 10 people were fantastic. They found us tables easily, gave us drink recommendations, made mocktails for our expecting friends, and we all had a great time! We had the chips and salsa which were definitely on the spicy side but delicious... and the black cherry mules ($11 which is average drink pricing here) were incredible, I had two. Can't wait to come back for dinner some time and grab more drinks in the sun! read more

This was a short walk from The Old Boathouse after a couple hours of boating. Our group of 13 needed to be split into two tables. Bartenders were great and the food was good too! We had a mix of seafood mac n cheese and sandwiches with our group. The double decker patio is a great option to enjoy the sunshine on a nice day! read more

The BARge - The dock - Bars Near Me - Saugatuck, Michigan

Friendly but slightly overwhelmed staff. Do not go here if it's very hot outside! We went during a heat wave and just about roasted to death! Food was read more

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What a great spot! My husband and I stopped in for a few drinks and an appetizer. We split the crab cakes and thought they were quite delicious! I had a generously poured glass of wine and he had some beers on tap. We sat outside on the first floor with a beautiful view of the water. They have a very nice open-air second floor and there didn't seem to be a bad table in the place. Our waiter was friendly and attentive, even making sure the dog had plenty of water. We were also quite pleased with our bill- very reasonable. I would definitely return to try out a full meal! read more

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Service here is terrible. Zero communication. Unhelpful. They treat you like an inconvenience instead of a customer. Too bad. Great location. But don't expect much more than that. read more

Was on vacation in Saugatuck and randomly picked this place for lunch. Awesome location with great views of the water and boats going by. Our server was great and the food was the star of the show! Excellent appetizers and the fish tacos are very tasty with generous portions of fish! Our new favorite place in Saugatuck!!! read more

Came here on vacation. The food was great. The service was good. Loved being able to eat on the patio area by the lake.

This place is an amazing restaurant it has great food and good portions only reason it's not 5 stars is because we had a party of six and we had to wait 30 minutes to get in! read more

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Super fun place to grab a drink or bite to eat (or both!) along the water. The BARge seems fairly new with modern decor, and the layout is a very open space downstairs and open air rooftop, both of which is perfect for a nice summer day but not so much if it is really hot out. We went here with a group of friends and had such a good time and great service we came back the following day. Food is on point but most of our group just had appetizers as we really weren't hungry for a full meal. Random fun fact: we ran into Presidential Candidate and South Bend mayor Pete while we were visiting! read more

This place is definitely underrated! The atmosphere is amazing, drinks were good, and the food was great. Our server, Morgan, was super friendly and attentive even though they were super busy. We ordered the Party Barge IPA and their Strawberry Prosecco Mojito to start and both were very refreshing! For lunch we got the arugula salad and the grown up grilled cheese - yum yum yum to both. The grilled cheese had caramelized onions and heirloom tomatoes (yas gawd) not to mention, it was YUGE (see photo), but I ate the entire thing because it was that good. Might be one of our new favorite places in Saugatuck! read more

The BARge - HUGE grown up grilled cheese - Bars Near Me - Saugatuck, Michigan