Ideal Place - Piatti

Houndstooth

➤ 132 Pipestone StMI 49022, Benton Harbor, United States

Piatti • Wine • Coffee • American • Ice Cream

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"This was some of the best food my wife and I have eaten in a long time. We wanted to go outside of our normal restaurants for our anniversary and chose Houndstooth. The waiter explained all of the dishes perfectly and made them all sound so good that it was hard to narrow them down. We ended up getting 6 different dishes and two desserts! Everything tasted amazing. We sat at the counter and got to watch the bartender craft some amazing drinks that looked as good as they tasted. She was even very selective with the mint leaves to garnish the drinks with. If you are looking for a special night out with amazing food, Houndstooth is the place to go."

Clifford's Coffee Canal

➤ 619 W Main St, Benton Harbor, MI 49022, United States

Piatti • Vegan • Coffee • Mexican • Vegetarian Friendly

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"A strong contender for my fave café in the USA. It's located in a brick fortress, which looks ancient but was built from scratch a decade ago along a blind canal that branches from the nearby St. Joseph's River. Dining here is a multi sensory experience: on a bright summer day the main patio along the canal is lustrous as a Renoir painting: full of vibrant flowers and plasticine succulents. Grab a seat at one of the umbrella shaded tables and watch the masts of the boats bobbing in the marina next door. This is an ideal place to bring your summer beach read or a print edition of the Sunday Times and linger over a lap bowl of coffee and a hearty portion of oatmeal. Or try a power smoothie or one of their many interesting entrees. Prices are a little steep for a coffee spot, and yes service as a few gripers have pointed out in low ball reviews can be slow. But this is a summer bohemian hangout where, for a single Andy Jackson, you can enjoy a solid meal while immersing yourself in a magical setting. Think of it as breakfast crossed with a day retreat. Err, make that a half day retreat since Cliffords shuts promptly at 1 pm. That's about my only complaint about the place. Otherwise it's radiant."

Plank's Tavern

➤ 800 Whitwam Drive Saint Joseph, MI 49085, United States

Piatti • Bars • Asiatic • American • Fast Food

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"My wife and I were here a few months ago and decided to return. This was our second visit since a flood devastated the building. We began with a pitcher of Sangria and ordered Chicken with mushrooms and Shrimp stuffed with crab meat. Both entrees were delicious. A salad was served with the meal. The dining room gets quite noisy, but it's worth the noise to enjoy truly outstanding food."

Lapita

➤ 2019 Niles Rd, 49085, Saint Joseph, United States

Piatti • Casual • Asiatic • American • Mediterranean

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"Very nice service and a very polite young man waited on us. When we got back to our hotel, the salad we ordered was so bad — lettuce mushy and disgusting — it couldn’t be eaten, we had to throw it out immediately. The meat grape leaves were very mushy too, and didn’t have much flavor. The chicken shawarma sandwich was okay but certainly not the best I’ve ever had. I wanted to really like this place but food is too expensive to have to throw it out and I was greatly disappointed. Service: Take out Meal type: Other Price per person: $30–50 Food: 1 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5 Recommended dishes: Chicken Shawarma Sandwich"

Bistro on the Boulevard - Saint Joseph

➤ 521 LAKE BOULEVARD St. Joseph, MI 49085, 49085-1285, Saint Joseph, United States

Piatti • French • Asiatic • American • Fast Food

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"I had the opportunity to enjoy a beautiful weekend and sunset in St. Joseph, Michigan at The Boulevard Inn Bistro. While hotels were pricey over the weekend, I believe in working hard to play harder. This review is specifically about the restaurant located on the main floor of the hotel. Guests staying for the night receive a 10% discount. The patio was a major bonus, perfect for enjoying the fabulous weather. We decided to dine outside and order drinks. My mojito was just okay, but I understood that every place has its own recipe. For an appetizer, we tried the scallops which were delicious, although a bit too salty. For the main course, I ordered the lamb burger, my first time trying it. It was okay, however, I think I prefer a regular beef burger. The menu is extensive with many options to try, but I'll save that for next time!"