Fine Food. Craft Cocktails. Cozy Atmosphere.
Open Wednesday–Sunday from 5pm–10pm

Every coastline brings with it an air of freshness and wonder, an inspiration in every ebb and flow. Coasts can be recognizable and new … predictably unpredictable in a way that can surprise or delight. But no matter the geography, there is a familiarity and a connection. At Coast 236, the rhythm of familiarity and freshness is our inspiration. Sourcing meaningful ingredients from water and land, we passionately craft approachable coastal inspired fare with unexpected details.

​Just like our menu, we like to update our website regularly with updates and specials. If you’d like to join our mailing list to be "in the know" about Coast 236 special events, dinners specials, please do! (Help us avoid your spam/junk folder by adding both events@ and info@ addresses @coast236.com).

We can’t wait to see you at Coast 236, (236 Culver Street, Saugatuck) very soon!

Reserve your table now.
​Walk-ins are welcome too!

Coast Junior: ​Cooking Class for Kids

standby for our next cooking class!

Coast Junior celebrated its inaugural cooking class for kids by learning to make handmade tortillas. The Kid Chefs learned several useful dishes: 

• ​chips
• tacos
• quesadillas
• mild salsa
• guacamole
• chicken tacos with cheese
• chocolate & banana quesadillas

After learning and cooking, the Kid Chefs sat down and tasted everything, eating as a group.

​This first and special class also helped craft and design the new Coast 236 Kids Menu scheduled for our summer season.

Coast 236 is excited to announce that an anonymous donor matched $10 per Kid Chef Coast Junior attendee and donated to Christian Neighbors Food Pantry.

Coast Junior Cooking Class for Kids is $20* per Kid Chef. Classes are limited to 20 Kid Chefs.

​Standby for our next cooking class.

See what our first class was like

*Tax included

Frequently Asked Questions about Coast 236

WHEN Is Coast 236 open? ​

Coast 236 is now open and we are taking reservations (Make your reservation right now!).
Don't worry: walk-ins are welcome.

• During the winter (October – May), we're open Wednesday – Sunday from 5pm to 10pm; 
• During the the summer (May – ​October), we'll be open seven days a week from 5pm to 10pm.

How can I be the first to learn more about upcoming events?

If you're not already on our email newsletter,  use the form on this page to sign up. We announce all of our upcoming events and dinners on our newsletters first, and then publish them on social media (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram) and here on our website. It's definitely worth joining the Coast 236 mailing list — especially when it comes to limited seating events … they fill up quickly! 

What kind of food Does Coast 236 serve?

This has been a tough question to answer, but the simple answer is this: Our fare is coastal-inspired and approachable.
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What does that mean exactly? Please read on…

A coast — depending on where you live or where you have visited — means different things to different people. It might mean great Italian food from Amalfi or mussels from Normandy. It could mean amazing Mediterranean dishes from Mallorca off-Spain, or the Greek island, Mykonos. However, it also may mean farm-raised comfort food from the Coast of Michigan or fresh selections from Newport, Maui, or Miami.

Think about your experiences, both culinary and generally … no matter the geography, there is a relaxation in the familiarity of a coastline. Any coastline, even a new one experienced. Where water and land meet, comfort and connection can be found in both.

That’s a long-winded way of saying THAT is the inspiration for our restaurant. We want a relaxed atmosphere that you feel comfortable in. We source fresh ingredients from both water and land. We create approachable dishes with interesting twists, and we will have an uncomplicated, yet changing menu that we hope brings you back again and again.

Want to talk more specifics? We serve seafood, steaks, pork chops, pasta, some vegetarian and vegan options, along with a unique selection of salads and sides. We offer great appetizers and several charcuterie boards too! Our desserts are fun, homemade, and different than other places in town. All of them have a story, as do many of the items on the dinner menu and the cocktail list.

​Is Coast 236 open Year-round?​

We sure are.

• During the winter (October – May), we're open Wednesday – Sunday from 5pm to 10pm; 
• During the the summer (May – ​October), we'll be open seven days a week from 5pm to 10pm.

Does Coast 236 take reservations? ​

We sure do — and walk-ins are welcome. Make your reservation right now!

​Is Coast 236 open Only for dinner?

Yes, for now. 😉

​Why didn’t you keep the Hercules name?

It wasn’t an option; the previous owners didn’t want the name to continue on without them (which is totally understandable).

​Is Coast 236 keeping any of the Hercules staff? 

Yes! We are really fortunate that all of them (besides Skip and John, who have earned their retirements) have decided to stay on with Coast 236. They were very patient through the remodel!

Do you have the same wine list?

In the beginning, will have a few of the same, but we are working on a revamp of the wine list that pairs with the new menu options and that excites wine fans.

​​What about beers and cocktails?

We have added three new taps, for a total of six beers on tap — five craft beers and one domestic. We will have non‑alcoholic beers and ciders, too. Additionally, we are very excited about our new bartender and the new craft cocktail list — that is shaping up nicely! If you have thoughts or opinions on your favorite libations, please let us know in the form below!

​Does Coast 236 offer events?

You bet we do. Please use our sign up form below for more details, as events are first-come, first-served. Be sure to add both events at coast236.com and info at coast236.com to your address book to ensure that our emails don't end up delivered to your spam folder.

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