The Lady has Landed

Where Every Bite Exceeds Expectations

If you’ve ever been unexpectedly wowed by a meal, you’ll understand my reaction to a recent brunch at Lady Bird in Saugatuck. Located at 149 Griffith Street, on the ground floor of the Inn, Lady Bird’s website invites you to “Come for dinner, stay for a week.” Don’t mind if I do. It’s a serious spot for food lovers, co-owned by Chef Matt Bush and his wife, Allison Maxwell. Opened in 2024, Lady Bird is their third restaurant together, completing a trifecta of culinary success.

Before there was Lady Bird, they opened Bird Dog in Mattawan (57649 Murray St) and then Dog & the Bank in Plainwell (200 E Bridge St), each offering a unique dining experience. I haven’t yet visited the others, but reviews suggest they share the same commitment to scratch-made food and bold flavors.

On a chilly February day, I ventured to Lady Bird. The cozy atmosphere and friendly, attentive service immediately warmed me up. My meal began with a raspberry mimosa, and then the real decision-making began: lamb meatballs as an appetizer, or should I stick with brunch? The breakfast dish with elk sausage caught my eye. The grilled swordfish tempted. So did the eggs, caviar, and a sandwich called Little Jerry Goes to Thailand. I’m a sucker for both food with comedic names and Seinfeld references, so I almost ordered it for those reasons alone.

Then I saw the Beet Salad, and the oysters Rockefeller! Decisions, decisions. After flagging down servers and asking for recommendations, my lunch companion and I settled on Wagyu Pastrami Benedict and baked French toast as our entrées and ordered the oysters Rockefeller and beet salad to start.

We shared everything. Every dish was divine—perfectly executed and beautifully presented. We couldn’t have been happier.
Matt Bush, the owner, stopped by the table and shared his culinary journey—from humble beginnings in Michigan to big-name kitchens in New York and Vegas. His experience was evident in every bite.

Lady Bird is open Tuesday through Sunday for lunch and dinner, and serves brunch on weekends as well.
If you’re a fan of exquisite, scratch-made food, Lady Bird is a must-try. If you’re anything like me, you’ll find yourself planning your next visit before you finish your plate.

Lady Bird
149 Griffith Street,
Saugatuck
(269) 354-2038
Open weekdays at 11 a.m., weekends at 10 a.m. Closing times vary. Closed Mondays.
ladybirdsaugatuck.com