The Southerner
A Southern restaurant on the Kalamazoo River, where the fried chicken, shrimp and grits and riverside patio are the highlights.
The Southerner sits on Holland Street by the river in Saugatuck, serving down-home Southern flavors. Its fried chicken is brined for more than 12 hours. Shrimp and grits, Catfish Robert and fried blue crab claws are popular choices, and the Nana's Table family platter serves four to ten people to share. The riverside patio is the most sought-after seating in summer. Reservations are not accepted, so expect a wait at peak mealtimes. Entrées cost about US$17–31, and the restaurant is a few minutes' walk or drive from downtown.
Opening hours
Seasonal; lunch and dinner daily in summer. Check the official website for details
Nearby sights
- Saugatuck Chain Ferry
- Downtown Saugatuck
- Mount Baldhead
- Oval Beach
- Saugatuck Dune Rides
- Felt Mansion
- Saugatuck Dunes State Park
- Holland State Park & Big Red Lighthouse