Taste - South Haven: Exceptional Dining with Fresh Flavors and Lively Atmosphere

We went to Taste for my birthday dinner based on reviews I had seen when looking for South Haven restaurants. It did not disappoint! We got several small plates to share and some to keep to ourselves - I chose the blackened chicken in fennel cream sauce while my husband had the filet bites medium rare. He also got tempura shrimp. We split the potato pancakes and the chef's mac & cheese (chipotle cheddar with bacon and tomatoes). My drink was the Elderflower Breeze and he had a Larceny Old Fashioned. And we topped off the meal with a cookie pie. We ate everything but about 3 of the sushi rolls and while we were definitely full, we weren't overstuffed. We are definitely adding Taste to our rotation of places to eat when in the area! Be aware that parking can be a bit tricky if you are visiting during peak summer season. We found street parking a couple of blocks away but we did have to loop a few times. Also during peak season, they limit the number of reservations in order to open up more tables for walk-ins. We arrived about 6:30 pm to put our name in and were seated in about 45 minutes. People that came in closer to 7 were given wait times anywhere from 1 1/2 to 2 1/2 hours (inside vs. outside seating). It sounded like you could also walk in and eat at the bar if spots were available. The atmosphere is lively and loud. We saw all types of attire from dressy to extremely casual (think post-beach - shorts, tube top, and flip flops). We were perfectly fine in jeans and nicer tops.

We came here for our one year wedding anniversary and enjoyed some incredible food! The sushi melted in my mouth and they had some bread pudding with pumpkin ice cream that was a real treat! Our server Heidi was super friendly too!

Fun eclectic little place. Food was amazing and our server Ella was a pleasure. Beautiful views after dinner to take a stroll and watch the sail boats come in. Would highly recommend. Well worth the drive from GR.

Phenomenal experience every time! My boyfriend and I always stop by for some food when we’re in South Haven. Thought it would be the perfect, intimate spot for my mom’s wedding dinner. And it was… EVERYTHING WAS WONDERFUL! From the food, to the people, to Becky who was an absolute sweetheart as our server. Cannot say enough incredible things about this place. Every single dish you can tell is perfectly curated and just yummy! Always so so YUMMY!!! I should mention our party was not large, roughly 15 people. We called weeks in advance to ensure they could handle a party of that size. Reservation are not needed for small parties, but definitely call in advance for large groups :) If you’re ever in need of a spot for a lovely anniversary date, place to take the parents, or just looking for some dang good food in South Haven, this place is you wanna go!

This restaurant is a MUST TRY when you’re in town!! Their food is top notch! We were in town for 2 nights and we had to eat here both days, that’s how good it was the first night! The jerk shrimp is a MUST!! Coconut sweet rice with a perfectly seasoned slightly spicy shrimp… what a combo! We also LOVED their sushi! The atmosphere and the location are perfect. Service was excellent as well! If you’re a fan of bold flavors, fresh ingredients, and great drinks, this place is an absolute must-visit. Overall experience, delicious food, exceptional service, and a fantastic atmosphere! 10/10 in every way. We will definitely be coming back!

We always head to Taste on our first night in South Haven. The bread and butter is simple but seriously delicious - it's our single favorite thing on the menu! The ribs are reliable - tender and tasty. The tomato bisque is also excellent. The hummus was a little disappointing, not a lot of flavor and the pita seemed like grocery store pita right out of the bag - grilled and seasoned would be a nice touch. But overall reliable and tasty.

I was so happy to see that Taste is still alive and doing well in South Haven. It’s been 11 years since I visited this town and this restaurant. Of course I had to dine here again since I had a great experience last time, and it did not disappoint. Austin was our server and took great care of us. He was friendly and personable. My husband and I started out with martini cocktails, a paper plane (bourbon drink) for him and a blueberry lemon one for me. Both were tasty. We decided to share four small plates for dinner, cilantro tuna roll, seafood dip, blue gill and jerk shrimp. Each plate was delicious. Food and cocktails on point! I definitely recommend Taste.

My husband and I LOVED this restaurant! We walked in on a Saturday and were able to get seated right away. The restaurant is clean, well maintained, and has plenty of bar seating as well. Service was great and food came out pretty quick. We ordered the salmon, filet bites, and Mac and cheese. Everything was delicious but we liked the filet bites the most. This was one of the highlights of our trip to South Haven. I’d love to come back here again and highly recommend it to anyone visiting!