We had a Family dinner here on vacation and it was delicious. The Wild Dog burger is one of the best I've tasted - my husband could barely finish it, it was so large. I had the rice salad with salmon and it was very refreshing. I search out items with lean protein and veggies and this fit the bill perfectly. Not all places in Douglas Saugatuck have kids menus so this was a win for a family with three kiddos. We will definitely return. read more

We love getting the burgers at Wild Dog! We also had excellent service recently for a patio dinner there. The one thing I wouldn't recommend is the salted caramel tart -- it wasn't really a tart, it was just straight caramel, I thought it would rip my teeth out! (it didn't though) read more

What a gem in the beautiful Douglass! Very pretty intimate patio to enjoy,( and your dog is welcome , my Aierdale loves to nap after long walk ;) Inside- African safari inspired decor- very tasteful. Food- wonderful! Cheese dip salmon appetizer is a delicious combination. The Timmy pizza - unexpectedly delicious combination of sweet, spicy and savory flavors. Highly recommend! read more

Wild Dog - American Near Me - Douglas, Michigan

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Michigan Restaurant Such a cute restaurant with outdoor seating that has pretty lighting. We went a week before they were closing up for the season and man was it busy. I was highly impressed with the spectacular service and respect to me being a vegan. There was a good selection of vegan entrees on the menu but I opted for the greek salad with no feta cheese. I tried some of the vegan curry which was good though, however it wasn't the best curry I've had before and was mediocre. The salad seemed like it was missing something and was kind of boring in my option. The server was super nice and accommodating towards finding out if a different dish could be made vegan and he thought it could but when he went back and put the order in he checked with the chef and it wasn't and he came back and let us know. Honestly, you don't find that a lot of restaurants, and it means the world to find staff at restaurants that care and respect their customers. I say this because a lot of restaurants make customers feel like they are a hassle when they ask questions about what is in dishes on the menu. I'm not from the area but next time I'm in Michigan, I'll be sure to stop back and support this business. They have a nice large bar area as well and it is a quaint restaurant that is causal but finer dining as well. read more

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The wait time was horrendous at this place. We tried to kill time by waiting at the bar but even that was also packed. It took about an hour before we were finally seated. Our waitress was super nice, but all I could remember was how salty my dish was. I ordered the Sam and Kimchi which is basically salmon with kimchi. I couldn't eat too much of it because it was way too salty. I should have return the dish but honestly, it was so late in the evening that it wasn't worth waiting for a replacement. For the price I paid for the dish, I was left with a salty taste in my mouth, literally. read more

Great dinner here. The ambiance is wonderful. Drinks are good. Food is great! My friend and I split a pizza which was very good, sweet potato tots and a salad. Highly recommend the tots & pizza! read more

This is on of those places I alway like coming to but always leave slightly disappointed. We were told the wait would be 30 minutes. It ended up being 90. The hostess sat 2 large parties in front of us gobbling outdoor tables together and told me they had to seat them first because they had nowhere else to put them. Well how about waiting for the people who had been there first to do that. Our waitress cam back 30 minutes after our order to ask a question about our entree and apparently had not put them in. So now been here over 2 hours and not happy. People who were seated after us had already finished their meals at this point. The food was actually good but not worth the hassle. They should really take reservations. Friday and Saturday nights this place is a zoo. Better to come when it's not packed beyond their capability to handle the crowds. read more

Took a couple of friends to Wild Dog Grille, as previous visits in 2023 were wonderful experiences. This visit on July 13th, 2024 was a seriously disappointing experience. The menu and ownership change was obvious as soon as we sat down, the menu was so altered it did not have any similarity to the previous one. We struggled to make a selection as none of the offerings appealed. However we were determined to try the NEW menu. We ordered 3 pizzas, salad and halloumi cheese. The pizzas only had toppings in the middle part, the 30-40% of the other part was bare dough. They were all barely cooked, the cheese was white, not even golden. The flavor was bland. The entire meal was boring and a huge let down. We spoke to the waitress, who then called the manager. The manager came to the table, we approached the conversation as constructive to provide feedback, we did not want or ask for a discount on the bill, just wanted to inform that the meal was subpar. The manager looked in the distance, she was disengaged and we felt she could care less. That is now how we feel about ever visiting the Wild Dog Grille again. Bye. read more

My friends and I are here later in the evening on a Friday night. We were seated immediately on the patio. I liked being out on the patio but I was unimpressed with the plastic outdoor chairs that were in use. I witnessed a guy having a near catastrophe with one of those chairs....they are hard to navigate and could pose a danger. Having said that the food was great. I got the gourmet grilled cheese and the sweet potato tots with the chili aioli. Both were portioned well and tasted great! I had a hard time deciding between the sweet potato tots and the french fries. I decided to go with the tots and I'm glad I did. My son got the fries and I tried a few. The menu made the fries sound special but they really weren't....just fries in my opinion. Service was good, food was good, and atmosphere was good. I'll be back. read more

To sum up my experience in one word it would be "meh". Highlights: service was average speed and the restaurant was clean. Low lights: the food, decor, and overall experience. My wife and I got the burger and our friend got the Wild Dog Burger. The hamburgers did not come with sides so if you wanted fries or chips it was an extra cost to an already decently priced menu item. The food was forgettable and bland. Our server wrote down our order but came back to our table at least 3 times to clarify our order. Fake flowers on the tables and cheesy art in the bathroom. There are many other restaurants in the Saugatuck/Douglas area that are better than Wild Dog. read more

Son drove from Chicago to take us to dinner: roasted vegetable plate was burnt and bitter, Turkey meatballs on polenta had burned cold meatballs and polenta, asked to try the panko crusted chicken instead ... our poor waitress was mortified ... the kitchen sent the chicken out raw! My Caesar salad was divine, son's tacos were cold and sub par. I tried a delicious cocktail that included cayenne pepper, so I asked for just a light dash. There was so much cayenne I choked on the dry powder and could not finish my drink. Only my second review of any restaurant EVER. I hope our waitress was able to get management to address all of this with the kitchen. Sorry to have wasted so much of our son's money. Next time we will get a meal at a familiar and trusted restaurant. Chef made goods should not be so horrid. read more

Wild Dog - 9-18-21 - American Near Me - Douglas, Michigan

We ordered the sangria carafe ... $36 ... for that you get a carafe of fruit and 2 glasses of Sangria. Rip Off. Service and food was good but the price of the Sangria left a bad taste in our mouth. read more

Excellent food!! Wonderful atmosphere! Friendly staff! Our server did struggle with juggling our table because she was doing a 18 person party outside as well. But this in my opinion was more on management for not putting more than one server on such a large party. The food was amazing. My daughter doesn't really eat normal kid food so the kids menus wasn't for her. She ordered off the adult menus but they went above and beyond to give a child size portion without even asking. It made it special for us! I recommend for all everyone, kids to adults it was wonderful! read more

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Went for dinner and ordered their chicken pecorino. Unfortunately the broccolini that accompanied the chicken was so tough it was virtually inedible. When the waitress asked how we were enjoying our meal, I mentioned how bad the undercooked vegetable was. She offers to give a discount which I thought it was quiet appropriate and said we appreciated it. When the bill came, there was no discount and the stress said she was overruled by management! I explained this was our first time there and now it will be our last! Unbelievably bad customer service. We will not return here. There are so many other wonderful restaurant options in our community. read more

Nice looking place. Pretty good food. The prices are a bit high but it is a tourist town. The wait staff is way overwhelmed. We were seated quickly but then waited for our drinks so long I thought she must have forgot to put in the drink order. The food took just as long. Maybe with more staff this will be better. read more

Food great, service was great, outdoor patio was nice. Ate here twice while on vacation in the area. Craft cocktails were good. We ordered carrot dip, squash blossom app, Timmy pizza and beet salad...all delicious. Recommend! read more

I am pretty sure this is THE VERY BEST food I have ever had in my entire life! This is the menu description of Vegan Curry: Curry marinated, chargrilled, smoky tofu, with stir-fried zucchini and rice noodles, cashews, coconut cream, and herbs. I assure you, it is far more delicious than than the description even! There are many wonderful vegetables, including red peppers and broccolini. And you can add chicken, salmon, or jumbo shrimp if you prefer. The spiciness of this dish is delectable! And it is definitely made with love. Can't wait to have this again! Thank-you Wild Dog Grille! read more

Another great restaurant in little downtown Douglas. The atmosphere is very stylish & comfortable. They have a great patio for outdoor dining. Their neighbor has a nice fountain with the soothing sound of water flowing in the background. The service was great, I think his name was Nick. They have a great selection of craft beers which you'd expect in this part of MI. They even had flavored vodkas which the GF likes. We both had the Mediterranean chicken salad which was awesome & huge. It had everything you'd expect in this type of salad & then some. Normally just a salad doesn't stay with me for too long but this was so big I didn't get hungry again until dinner time. The only knock is it's a little pricey but you expect that in a tourist spot. read more

Wonderful evening on the patio! Everything was good, but the roasted root vegetables were especially delicious! read more

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We had the Nashville chicken sandwich, Fish Tacos, tofu curry, and a kids burger, and chicken quesadilla...all delicious. plus excellent margarita and one of my favorite beers on tap (a Wax Wing IPA). Our server (wish I could remember his name for a shout out) was exceptional. read more

I am so glad we found Wild Dog. The service was great and the food was good. The dining room has an intimate feeling but half the diners are wearing shorts, so the atmoshpere is fairly casual. Decent beer list. Next time maybe we will wait for the patio. read more

Food is good. Menu very creative. Service is a bit slow, but in these small towns it can be hard to find good help. I had the Fish Tacos and my wife had the Wild Dog burger. And we both had the sweet potato fries. She and I both enjoyed our meals greatly. The fish tacos have a kick to them you might not expect, but not too much heat The decor is cool, a lot of large exotic taxidermy but in a very 'chic' way. Huge wine cellar you must peek at behind the bar Would go again for sure read more

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Sadly took 15 minutes to get water. Finally Chris greeted us and gave us water. I ordered a alcoholic drink and gave it back as it tasted like juice. I then ordered a dirty martini and it was all olive juice. I even asked the table next to me that order the same drink. How's your drink? He said it's pure olive juice!!! Even his friend said his drink was horrible. He ordered a Tito's and soda and it was all soda. I know it's hard times with covid. But we're here supporting local businesses. But doesn't mean you have to rip off your patrons with watered down drinks. I'm here for a short trip and this was the first restaurant I visited. Defiantly don't go read more

We loved our experience at Wild Dog last weekend. We were in town from Chicago and were pleasantly surprised by this cute strip of restaurants in Douglas. Everything seemed reasonably priced, and the atmosphere was nice. My husband got the salmon with kimchi fried rice. It was incredible!! So many delicious flavors. Also got to try the tilapia tacos, the truffle fries and the beet hummus. All excellent. The only reason I gave 4 stars was the lack of flexibility around seating and reservations. We called early in the day on a Thursday to try to make a reservation for a party of six and were told they take no reservations. When we arrived, there was space out on the patio, but they would only seat our party inside. read more

Impressive display of excellence in an eclectic range of dishes. From Thai to Mexican to American traditional, all dishes are stupendous. Service is warm and prompt. Highlights (in rank order): - Sweet Potato Fries - perfectly crisped, piping hot, and garnished with a cool coconut aioli. - Crab Cakes - genuine fresh crab meat this far from the coast? Yes, and well seasoned with a light panko and Asian slaw to boot. - Cocktails - the bartenders pour heavy and mix new twists on classics. - Thai Beef Skewers - spicy, tender beef over a bed of lightly fried rice with snap crisp veggies and coconut curry. Outstanding. - Adobo Enchiladas - these would stand out even at a Mexican joint; the rice/bean side is more of a risotto and a star all its own. read more

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Updating from 2016 review when I gave 2 stars. We just returned to the area on vacation and decided to try it out again. There was an hour and a half wait (it was a Sat, and the weekend after 4th of July, so to be expected). The atmosphere is just so loud inside and not all that much to write home about, so we had a great idea: ordered food for takeout and take it to the beach. So that's just what we did. My husband ordered a steak and it was pretty good, but I ordered a wasabi salmon dish they had on special and it was SO GOOD! We took it and drove to the beach in South Harbor and watched the sunset. Updating to 3 stars because the steak was still just ok, and the atmosphere isn't great, but the salmon dish helped add a star for us this time - and combined with a view of Lake Michigan at sunset - we were much happier with our experience this time around. Previous review: Just ok food, we've been before but it's been a couple of years and we had a good experience previously. Stopped in for dinner, everyone's food was just ok. Fish tacos were dry, needed a sauce of some sort, and two of us (including me) who ordered them later had stomach aches. Best thing we ordered was the sausage. Ribeye was fatty and small. Cool atmosphere though in a cute little town, food quality just wasn't there this time. read more

Hidden gem right down the road from Saugauck. Had some very tasty truffle fries and a bowl of their chili for the starters. The fries were seasoned nicely and were great for sharing. The chili was hearty and had a bit of a kick. Tried the full rack of ribs served with house made tater tots. Ribs are dry rubbed and then dressed in a nice bbq sauce and could be eaten with a fork and knife. On a different occasion, tried the chipotle lacquered salmon. Prepared nicely and loved the scallion potato cakes that accompanied the dish. For dessert, our wonderful server perfectly brûléed the dessert. Great example of a local restaurant doing things right. Insider tip: menu features seasonal offerings so make sure to try those before they're gone. read more

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Stopped in here on a local's recommendation and it did not disappoint. I ordered the tilapia tacos with corn tortillas. They were delicious and had a bit of spiciness to them. Highly recommend. My friend had the wild dog burger and sweet potato tots which she said were great as well. Service was excellent - highly recommend Charissa and they were good about food allergies. read more

Wild Dog - American Near Me - Douglas, Michigan

Great dinning in Douglas but because you can't make a reservation I tend to forget it's an option. Bartenders are friendly and use there sex appeal in all the right ways. Food is good but not a great value for the price. In the end it's always a great time if you can stand to wait an hour for a table. If you want a reservation go to Hercules or Zing both have menus that are similar and executed well. Wild dog doesn't disappoint but be prepared to wait. read more

Wild Dog - Get a seat at the bar - American Near Me - Douglas, Michigan

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We were very happy with the food and atmosphere. However, the customer service was garbage. After ordering a round of drinks and appetizers we were told we had to leave. Mind you this is after they took our drink order. It was not a good experience. read more

I would come here again for sure. There were pros and cons, but ultimately the food was fresh and tasted good. For starters...we had a large group (six) and it was a Saturday night, so I expected a wait. The hostess told me "probably 45 minutes", but to "check back in 30 minutes". She was...not exactly the friendliest person, barely any eye contact and a scowl where a smile should be (shouldn't a host...who is your first impression of a business, give welcoming and pleasant vibes?) frankly, the nearby restaurants had much longer waits and so 45 minutes was fine by us. We went across the street for a drink while we waited. After 30 minutes I walked back over to see if our table was ready and it was she said "but your whole party has to be here." I let her know we were across the street waiting for our check and I'd be right back with everyone. We came back after (finally) getting the bill from Coastal Society (see review), and literally no eye contact was had, she walked us to our table without a word and left. Yikes! Thankfully our waitress was AMAZING. I wish I could recall her name. We were on the patio and she was welcoming and accommodating. I had the salmon dip app which was great. The gourmet grilled cheese was just Ok... Everyone else said their food was quite good, so I will definitely get something else next time. Loved the patio tho! read more

Wild Dog - Gourmet grilled cheese - American Near Me - Douglas, Michigan

Food was good and service was ok, but the ambiance was creepy. There are dead antelope heads all over the place. A plaque on the wall says that all were collected in a massive killing spree in 2005 in Africa. We won't go back. read more

We love this place! Always a must stop when we are visiting. This year was no exception. Service was amazing and the attention was not just from our assigned server. If someone passed by and saw an empty plate, they asked if they could clear it and did so. Water was replenished throughout and the drinks from the bar were awesome. Everyone on our group (6 of us) had something different for dinner and everyone was thrilled with their choice! read more

Came here on a Saturday night expecting it to be busy, but we were seated right away. The server way kind and helpful, the menu was small so we didn't have a ton of choices. The food didn't take too long. Everything was great! I split the Cesar salad with chicken and a margarita pizza with a friend. I would highly suggest both items. Our sever even brought us the crab cakes appetizer because it was a mistake and she didn't want it to go to waste! How cool! Would totally go back again! read more

Every bit of 5 stars. The decor of the restaurant has an elegant African Safari feel to it, with stone clad walls and animal heads adorning every wall. Every dish we had was excellent. The smoked salmon and baked cheese dish was something we had never seen on a menu and were blown away. For entrees we had the chicken and surf and turf dish with a perfectly cooked medium rare ribeye. If you're ever in the Holland/ Saugatuck / Douglas area I highly recommend making a stop to this restaurant. It's also on a quaint street with shops that adds to it's charm. read more

This little spot was amazing, for all of us, from the youngest (2) to the oldest (AARP age). We were able to get a table inside for 10, and though we would have loved the darling patio overlooking "Downtown" Douglas, but we were very comfortable inside, and had a wonderful server. I was just kind of shocked at how cute it was, how varied the menu was, how good the food tasted, and the overall quality of the experience. Definitely not something I was expecting to find on vacation in such a quiet little town. The menu afforded all of us something we were very happy with. I had the Thai beef skewers, with jasmine rice - and it was one of the best dishes I've had in a long time. My husband had the wasabi salmon and loved it too. Others at our table loved their salads, burgers, tacos and the rice noodle salad was a big hit with those who ordered it. The wine list was good, the craft cocktails on point (or so it was related to me), and the kids menu had plenty of options for our littles, who were absolutely doted on by the staff. I would have loved to see a few more dessert options on the menu, but we had such a fun time and such a great meal, I hesitate to suggest anything that might make them change anything about the wonderful thing they've got going! read more

Beyond excellent Service and food. Our waitress was amazing, so the service was outstanding. Now let's talk food-Every single person in our party had nothing but glowing reviews. I had the Burger...to die for. My 2.5 year old grand daughter had the "macamoni" as she calls it, but gobbled up the entire portion which also included apples and oranges. Way to take care of children. We will be back. read more

A consistently good choice. I've had a number of items which have all been good but I gravitate towards the burger generally. Staff has been great. The outside patio is great on a summer day. read more

This place was recommended to us and I can see why. The atmosphere was chic, upscale but casual. They have a great outdoor patio, lots of plants and lights, between 2 buildings unlike a lot of patios situated in the corner of the restaurants parking lot. Very cozy. The food was very good. I had the gourmet grilled cheese and hubby had the wild dog burger, which was cooked perfectly. The food coming out for nearby tables looked really good too. Nice bar, they had a nice beer and wine selection. We'll be back, see you there. read more