Kate and I returned from Saugatuck 10 days or so ago and wanted to be sure to write this review. We travel to Saugatuck 2–3 times a year and this was the first time we visited Coast 236. It was highly recommended to us by...a fun person we met at Isabel’s Market and Eatery (Which we love. See separate review.) We made a reservation and had dinner on a Thursday evening. The restaurant was bustling and we were seated at a booth in the bar area, which we requested. The restaurant is painted in a soft white and has clean lines to make it an attractive “coastal” atmosphere. They have both indoor and patio seating and the furniture was arranged in a way to accommodate the Covid virus so that everyone felt safe where they were seated. We had the pleasure of meeting Mindy, the General Manager of the restaurant. She was extremely professional, knowledgeable, kind and friendly to us and runs a very organized restaurant. It was great to see her work with all the staff who, together, formed a well-organized, friendly team who provided wonderful service throughout the night. The food was excellent and well presented. The menu has a variety of seafood, meat and vegetarian items so that there is something on the menu for everyone. We shared the Carmelized Cauliflower Toast as a starter which was unique and delicious, followed by the Roasted Salmon and Pan Seared Halibut which we both enjoyed. The wonderfully efficient bartender, Kim, was obviously an expert in creating classic cocktails. The Manhattans we had before dinner were one of the best we have had and she also was helpful in recommending wine. They have an extensive wine list as well as a great variety of aperitifs and spirits and Kim was thoughtful with her recommendations. We also would like to give a compliment to Heather, our server, who helped make our evening fun and special. We would like to recommend this restaurant to anyone who appreciates sophisticated food, a warm and inviting atmosphere and excellent service. We enjoyed the restaurant so much that we went back for dinner two days later and had the same lovely experience. Mindy, you should be very proud of your staff and wonderful restaurant. Thank you again for your hospitality and we’ll look forward to our next trip to Saugatuck to see our new friends again at Coast 236! Warm regards! — K & JMore

The menu looks enticing, but the meal did not live up to our expectations. The servers were very nice, but not attentive. We ordered the charred broccoli and it arrived with our meal and look delicious but, it was room temperature and the sauce was...not unique or flavorful. We did enjoy the scallops and the cauliflower appetizer. The interior is plain white and the noise level was a bit high for a romantic dinner. no flowers, no candles on the table, no art work on the walls, Visually it seemed stark and not inviting.More

This is such a cute restaurant, and I was super excited to come here for our anniversary dinner. Our waiter was awesome and the drinks were delicious; however, the food, though presented beautifully, was only sub-par. I love seafood, and this just didn't taste like...anything special to me. It was the only disappointing part of an otherwise amazing weekend in Saugatuck.More