Black Walnut - Saugatuck

We understand that this is a new restaurant, but our experience was quite disappointing. Here are some of the issues we encountered: the atmosphere felt very bare; the waiting staff seemed completely inexperienced; we waited 30 minutes to receive our drinks after placing our order; the lighting was overwhelmingly bright; the food was undercooked and served in small portions; a salad priced at $8 consisted of just three lettuce leaves and a slice of tomato; and the cocktail was mostly water. There were many more problems as well. It was a chaotic experience. None of the other diners appeared satisfied, and several parties left during their meal due to the poor service. We hope the restaurant can improve, but we won’t be returning.

I had the pleasure of dining at this restaurant in Saugatuck, MI, and it was a fantastic experience. The food was outstanding, and the service was exceptional. We even had the opportunity to meet the owner and chef, who shared some excellent recommendations with us. The asparagus cream was incredible, and both the pork and beef tenderloin were absolutely delicious. The ambiance of the restaurant was also wonderful. Everything about this place was truly remarkable!

The crab cakes were exceptional, and the drinks were delightful! Our waitress was wonderful, and we really enjoyed chatting with her. The chef was friendly and made us feel welcome. It’s a fantastic spot. The only letdown was the scallops; they were a bit too sweet for my taste and didn't have the flavor I was expecting. However, my fiancée had the white fish with Brussels sprouts, which was outstanding! Overall, it's a great place, and I can only see it getting better and better.

Unbelievable! We are quite spoiled by the food scene in Milwaukee, but we were thoroughly impressed by this place. The ambiance was wonderful, the food was exceptional, and the service was outstanding. (Love you, Mick!) Usually, when we ask a server for menu recommendations, we get a tepid response like, "Oh, everything is great." However, Mick provided us with genuine suggestions that truly enhanced our dining experience. The bread with mango chutney was delicious, and both the asparagus and mushroom soups were top-notch. The duck dishes were fantastic as well. The cold smoked watermelon, which was recommended, was incredible, and the crab cakes might just be the best I've ever had. I only wish we could come here more often!

My husband and I came here to celebrate our first anniversary. From the beginning to the end, our experience was wonderful. Our server was knowledgeable and attentive. I ordered the blueberry Mojito on his recommendation that was delicious. We started by sharing the Caesar salad and the pig bell, both were wonderful. For our entrees I ordered the berkshire pork chop while my husband ordered the 30-day dry manhattan steak. The various flavors they incorporated into the dishes were so fresh and went perfectly together. No detail was overlooked. The next time we're in town, we'll definitely be back.