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South Haven, Van Buren County, Michigan

Top-Rated Restaurants in South Haven, MI (2026)

42 restaurants with a South Haven address, scored out of 100. Updated October 2026.

Who is the best restaurant in South Haven, MI?

As of October 2026, the highest-scoring restaurant in South Haven, MI on TownAnswer is Taste, with a score of 73 out of 100 (4.6 stars from 1,727 Google reviews). Next are Three Blondes Brewing (73) and El Paraiso (71). We scored 42 restaurants with a South Haven address. If review count matters most, Clementine's has the most Google reviews (5,551). For the highest star rating with 25 or more reviews, see DayDreamer Domes & Dine Restaurant (4.8 stars).

South Haven at a glance

Our October 2026 pull of Google Maps found 42 restaurants with a South Haven mailing address. 38 list a website, 41 have claimed their Google listing and 25 take online bookings.

7 belong to a business with three or more Michigan locations in our data. The other 35 have one or two.

Every business is scored by the same rules. A business cannot pay for a higher place.

The most-reviewed restaurant in South Haven is Clementine's with 5,551 Google reviews. The median rating among scored listings is 4.3 stars.

What to ask before you hire

  1. Do they take reservations, and how far ahead?
  2. Can the kitchen handle your allergy or diet?
  3. Is there parking, and is the room accessible?
  4. Is there a private room or group menu?
  5. What are the kitchen hours, not only the bar hours?

Restaurants in South Haven, ranked

Highest score first. Tap a name for its website, or Score details for the full breakdown.

The 100-point TownAnswer score. Every restaurant here is checked on the same 5 parts: reputation (26 points), review volume (18), focus (14), profile (22) and verified owner (20). Nobody pays to rank. How we rank

07

Culver’s

★ 4.4 1,180 Google reviews

70scoreB

Open after 8 PMWeekend hoursBooks onlineClaimed on Google1,180 reviews

Culver’s lists its address as 04287 Cecilia Dr, South Haven, MI 49090. It sits about 1.1 miles east of central South Haven. Its Google category is "American restaurant", with Dessert restaurant, Fast food restaurant, Hamburger restaurant as extra categories. After we adjust for review count, its 4.4 stars count as 4.40. Culver’s has 64 locations in our Michigan data. Each location is scored on its own reviews.

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08

BIGGBY COFFEE

★ 4.4 893 Google reviews

70scoreB

Opens before 7 AMOpen after 8 PMWeekend hoursBooks onlineClaimed on Google893 reviews

You will find BIGGBY COFFEE at 343 Blue Star Hwy, South Haven, MI 49090. That is 0.5 miles east of the South Haven city center. Its Google category is "Restaurant", with Cafe, Coffee roastery, Coffee stand as extra categories. After we adjust for review count, its 4.4 stars count as 4.40. BIGGBY COFFEE has 26 locations in our Michigan data. Each location is scored on its own reviews.

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18

Black River Tavern

★ 4.1 2,525 Google reviews

64scoreC+

Open after 8 PMWeekend hoursBooks onlineClaimed on Google2,525 reviews

Black River Tavern is at 403 Phoenix St, South Haven, MI 49090. It sits about 0.4 miles west of central South Haven. Google files it under "Bar & grill" and also American restaurant, Bar, Chicken wings restaurant. Its 4.1 stars rest on 2,525 reviews, which our method reads as 4.10 after the review-count adjustment.

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19

HawksHead Restaurant

★ 4.5 102 Google reviews

64scoreC+

Open after 8 PMWeekend hoursClaimed on Google102 reviews

You will find HawksHead Restaurant at 523 Hawks Nest Dr, South Haven, MI 49090. It sits about 4.4 miles northeast of central South Haven. Its Google category is "American restaurant", with Bar, Golf course, Lounge bar as extra categories. Its 4.5 stars rest on 102 reviews, which our method reads as 4.49 after the review-count adjustment.

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21

Arby's

★ 4.0 1,363 Google reviews

63scoreC+

Open after 8 PMWeekend hoursBooks onlineClaimed on Google1,363 reviews

Arby's is at 73123 Co Rd 388, South Haven, MI 49090. It sits about 0.7 miles east of central South Haven. Its Google category is "Fast food restaurant", with American restaurant, Deli, Grocery delivery service as extra categories. After we adjust for review count, its 4.0 stars count as 4.00. Arby's has 24 locations in our Michigan data. Each location is scored on its own reviews.

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32

Fire Water Bar & Grill

★ 3.9 124 Google reviews

58scoreC

Open after 8 PMWeekend hoursBooks onlineClaimed on Google124 reviews

Fire Water Bar & Grill lists its address as 06464 Arvesta Dr, South Haven, MI 49090. It sits about 4.0 miles east of central South Haven. Its Google category is "Bar & grill", with Caterer, Chicken wings restaurant, Hamburger restaurant as extra categories. Its 3.9 stars rest on 124 reviews, which our method reads as 3.95 after the review-count adjustment.

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33

Dash Kitchen

★ 4.3 61 Google reviews

58scoreC

Open after 8 PMWeekend hoursBooks onlineClaimed on Google

Dash Kitchen lists its address as 08510 M-140, South Haven, MI 49090. That is 1.0 miles south of the South Haven city center. Google files it under "American restaurant" and also Burrito restaurant, Fast food restaurant, Gyro restaurant. After we adjust for review count, its 4.3 stars count as 4.32.

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35

Subway

★ 3.9 276 Google reviews

56scoreC

Open after 8 PMWeekend hoursBooks onlineClaimed on Google276 reviews

You will find Subway at 225 Broadway St, South Haven, MI 49090. It sits about 0.3 miles northwest of central South Haven. Google files it under "Sandwich shop" and also Caterer, Fast food restaurant, Takeout Restaurant. Its 3.9 stars rest on 276 reviews, which our method reads as 3.93 after the review-count adjustment. Subway has 135 locations in our Michigan data. Each location is scored on its own reviews.

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37

McDonald's

★ 3.5 1,768 Google reviews

54scoreC

Opens before 7 AMOpen after 8 PMWeekend hoursBooks onlineClaimed on Google1,768 reviews

You will find McDonald's at 1025 South La Grange Road, South Haven, MI 49090. It sits about 0.8 miles south of central South Haven. Its Google category is "Fast food restaurant", with Breakfast restaurant, Coffee shop, Hamburger restaurant as extra categories. Its 3.5 stars rest on 1,768 reviews, which our method reads as 3.51 after the review-count adjustment. McDonald's has 106 locations in our Michigan data. Each location is scored on its own reviews.

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38

Burger King

★ 3.4 950 Google reviews

54scoreC

Opens before 7 AMOpen after 8 PMWeekend hoursBooks onlineClaimed on Google950 reviews

Burger King lists its address as 752 Lagrange, South Haven, MI 49090. That is 0.4 miles south of the South Haven city center. Its Google category is "Family restaurant", with Delivery service, Fast food restaurant as extra categories. After we adjust for review count, its 3.4 stars count as 3.42. Burger King has 50 locations in our Michigan data. Each location is scored on its own reviews.

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39

Moose Lodge

★ 4.6 222 Google reviews

53scoreC

222 reviews

You will find Moose Lodge at 1025 E Wells St, South Haven, MI 49090. That is 0.8 miles northeast of the South Haven city center. Its Google category is "Lodge", with Bar & grill, Lounge bar as extra categories. Its 4.6 stars rest on 222 reviews, which our method reads as 4.59 after the review-count adjustment. The owner has not claimed the Google listing.

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Ranked 41 to 42

#BusinessScoreRatingReviewsPhone
41Papa Johns Pizza473.239(269) 206-3015
42Taqueria Oasis | Mexican474.315(269) 910-4937

About South Haven

3,998residents
$68,239median household income
1,155residents per square mile
2,047households
61.7median age
3.5square miles of land

South Haven has 3,998 residents on 3.5 square miles of land, about 1,155 people per square mile (ACS 2024 5-year estimates, Census Gazetteer).

The median household income is $68,239 and the median age is 61.7. These figures describe the town. They do not show who visits any business on this page.

Our October 2026 data has 42 restaurants with a South Haven mailing address: 105.1 per 10,000 residents. A mailing city can differ from the city limits, so treat the ratio as a guide.

How to choose a restaurant in South Haven

Call ahead about allergies. Ask how the kitchen keeps an allergen apart, not only whether a dish contains it.

For a group, ask about a set menu, a private room and the deposit rule.

Kitchen hours and bar hours often differ. Check the kitchen hours if you plan a late dinner.

County health departments inspect restaurants in Michigan. You can ask the county for the latest inspection report.

Chains are scored by the same rules as independent restaurants. Each location is scored on its own reviews.

Restaurants near South Haven

CityDistanceRestaurantsTop score
Grand Junction9.9 mi east271
Bangor10.0 mi southeast870
Pullman10.7 mi northeast472
Hartford14.5 mi south868
Watervliet14.8 mi south164
Coloma15.0 mi south373
Bloomingdale15.5 mi east168
Fennville15.7 mi northeast674

Other local pros in South Haven

Personal Injury Attorneys 3Water Damage Restoration Companies 1Plumbers 4Roofers 4HVAC Companies 3Electricians 6Dentists 10Med Spas 1Pilates and Fitness Studios 6Photographers 10Coffee Cart Vendors and Mobile Coffee Bars 11Cafés and Coffee Shops 12Real Estate Brokerages 32Dance Studios 1Everything in South HavenRestaurants in Van Buren County

Questions

How many restaurants are in South Haven, MI?

Our October 2026 data lists 42 restaurants with a South Haven mailing address. 42 have a Google rating and are scored. A business can be missing, so treat the count as a floor.

Who is the top-rated restaurant in South Haven?

Taste has the highest TownAnswer score in South Haven: 73 out of 100, from 4.6 stars and 1,727 Google reviews. Scores change when listings change.

How is the score worked out?

Reputation (26 points) is the Google rating adjusted for how many reviews it rests on. Review volume adds up to 18, how closely the business matches the trade up to 14, profile facts such as website, phone, hours, photos and a claimed listing up to 22, and a profile the owner verified with TownAnswer adds 20.

Can a business pay to rank higher?

No. Every business is scored by the same rules, and no payment changes a score or a place on a list.

Which restaurants near South Haven are outside the city?

Nearby city pages: Grand Junction (9.9 miles), Bangor (10.0 miles), Pullman (10.7 miles), Hartford (14.5 miles).

What should I ask a restaurant before I hire?

Do they take reservations, and how far ahead? Can the kitchen handle your allergy or diet? Is there parking, and is the room accessible?

Which county is South Haven in?

South Haven is in Van Buren County. See every restaurant in the county on the Van Buren County page.

How often is this page updated?

We refresh the data from Google Maps and change the date on the page only when the data changes. This version uses data read in October 2026.

Sources

TownAnswer ranks local businesses by one published method. Businesses cannot pay to change their rank. Ratings and review counts come from Google Maps, read in October 2026. Details change, so confirm hours, prices and licences with each business. How we rank.