The focus of this portion of our guide is on places to eat or drink in the City of South Haven, Michigan.
Commonly, these businesses are known as restaurants and bars, although they may be known by a variety of names, including bakeries, bistros, buffets, cafes, cafeterias, diners, dining rooms, drive-in restaurants, eating houses, grills, hamburger stands, hotdog stands, ice cream parlors, pizzerias, pubs, saloons, smorgasbords, taverns, or others.
Restaurants may also be known by the type of cuisine they specialize in, particularly those that serve ethnic foods, such as Chinese restaurants, Italian restaurants, Mexican restaurants, Thai restaurants, and so on.
Restaurants in South Haven, as elsewhere, may be part of a larger restaurant chain, a franchise, or independently operated.
Some businesses focus on serving drinks other than alcoholic beverages. These might include coffeehouses, coffee shops, or tearooms, although tearooms are not particularly common in the United States.
Of course, most restaurants also serve coffee and tea, just as many restaurants serve alcoholic beverages, and coffee shops and bars are likely to serve food, as well. This is why we have elected to include places to eat and drink in the same category.
Retail stores, such as grocery and liquor stores, would be listed in a Places to Shop category, however.
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The South Haven, Michigan bar and restaurant is located on Phoenix Street. Its hours of operation and kitchen hours are published on the site, on which its food and drink menus can be viewed, along with a schedule of live music and other events, private room rental policies, and an online booking form. Its lower level features a private space that can accommodate up to a hundred people, with a full-service bar, private bathrooms, TVs, a pool table, a sound system, and other features.
https://www.blackrivertavern.com/
Captain Lou's Boathouse & Grill
The South, Haven, Michigan waterfront bar is known locally for its perch baskets, signature cocktails, and cold bottles of Michigan brews. Situated on the Black River, the bar's location, hours of operation, food and drink menus, and late-night menu are published on the site, which includes directions and a map, a gallery of photographs, policy information, notifications, employment opportunities, and an employment application.
https://www.captainloussouthhaven.com/
Originally constructed in 1897 by Lafayette Lamb, the Idler made trips from New Orleans in the winter to cooler weather in the summer, guided by her companion towboat. In 1904, the Idler resided in St. Louis as part of the Word's Fair, and was later sold as a vessel for personal and business entertainment. After a fire in 1920, it was refurbished and later sold to Nabisco. In 1981, the Nichols family of South Haven, Michigan acquired the Idler, transforming it into a floating restaurant.
http://www.idlersouthhaven.com/
In downtown South Haven, Michigan, the restaurant specializes in Italian cuisine, with homemade Italian sausage and Italian meatballs made daily. The family history is presented, along with a profile of the business, its food menu, special offers, appetizers, and beverage menus. Also included is an introduction to the restaurant's staff, driving directions, hours of operation, telephone number, email address, and special notices and announcements.
https://www.mariastasteofitaly.com/
Located in downtown South Haven, Michigan, just a few blocks from South Beach and the Marina at the corner of Phoenix and Kalamazoo, the restaurant specializes in small plates and martinis. Its menus and drink menus can be viewed online, and its service philosophy and a brief history and profile of the business are provided. Employment opportunities are posted on the site, and an online employment application is available. Reservations may be made by telephone.
https://www.tastesouthhaven.com/
