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Borrowed Time

4.8 ★ · 449 reviews on Google · $$

Closed now · 22 E Center St, Douglas, MI 49406

Borrowed Time is a small-plate restaurant and wine bar at 22 E Center St in Douglas, near Saugatuck, MI. Its description emphasizes a cozy, adult atmosphere, while listed attributes also identify the setting as casual and romantic. Outdoor seating makes the patio part of its dining options, and dogs are allowed both inside and outside. Lunch, dinner and dessert are served, with vegetarian and healthy options among the offerings. The drinks selection includes wine, beer, cocktails, liquor and coffee, along with happy-hour drinks. Live music is another listed feature. Borrowed Time accommodates groups and solo diners, welcomes LGBTQ guests and is popular with tourists. Reservations are accepted and recommended for dinner; dine-in service and takeout are available, but delivery is not. Free parking is listed both in a lot and on the street. The entrance, parking, restroom and seating are wheelchair accessible. Its Google rating is 4.8 from 449 reviews.

Borrowed Time

Know before you go

  • Small plates and wine
  • Outdoor patio seating
  • Dogs welcome inside and outside
  • Live music
  • Happy-hour drinks
  • Reviewers often praise the food (2 mentions)
  • Reviewers often praise the quality (2 mentions)
  • Reviewers often praise the wait (1 mentions)
  • Reviewers often praise the atmosphere (1 mentions)
  • Some reviewers mention service (1)
  • Some reviewers mention communication (1)

From 6 recent reviews

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  • The food was excellent and Tyler took very good care of us. It’s a must-go. — Google, 5★, October 3, 2026
  • Outstanding all around! Our party tried 6 items plus dessert. Would absolutely order and recommend every single item again! By far the best meal we’ve had in West Michigan. Cannot wait for our nex… — Google, 5★, October 3, 2026
  • Cute place with laid back atmosphere & delicious food! Highly recommend! — Google, 5★, September 25, 2026

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