Saugatuck, Michigan should be on the list to be named in the top ten wonders of the world. I really don’t have a dog in the fight. Even so, each and every time I visit, my breath slows, as does the velocity of my steps, because she is just that kind of town. Sometimes I make a few other stops while strolling the artsy shops. This time, I was drawn to the water’s edge of the grand old staple called The Butler, quietly wondering what to expect as rumor had it, some new blood had arrived in the kitchen.
Nestled right on the waterfront in downtown Saugatuck, The Butler has been a beloved casual American restaurant and bar for more than 60 years, known for its classic fare, fresh seafood, and spectacular views of Lake Kalamazoo harbor.
Photo Courtesy of The Butler, Saugatuck
Humdrum, it is not! Harken back to the times you personally visited while you take inventory of how great you feel as you walk through the doors. You will not be hit with “new car smell” as all the wooden structures, beams, and bars hold the tales of over half a century of land lovers and sea goers who have tied up dockside to get a taste of their famous mushroom caps, as I did. You just have to.
Read More at Grand Rapids Magazine https://www.grmag.com/food-drink/the-butler-did-it/
