The Historic Restaurant In Michigan Where You Can Still Experience Old-Fashioned Charm
There’s nothing better than seeing an old downtown building being restored and revitalized into something new. That’s what happened to this historic restaurant in South Haven, Michigan that is housed inside a former bank. When you walk in you will instantly be hit with a wave of nostalgia and old-fashioned charm.
Clementine’s is a locally-owned restaurant located in quaint downtown South Haven on the shores of Lake Michigan.
On summer evenings lines will trail out the door because, for many locals and tourists, summer in South Haven isn’t complete until you’ve dined at Clementine's. The restaurant does not take reservations so plan on arriving early on weekends.
Clementine’s is inside the historic Citizen’s Bank building which was built in 1896. There are still two of the bank’s original vaults used as storage and the restaurant is steeped in history.
Take time to look inside and admire the detailed tin ceiling, globe chandeliers, stained glass, and beautiful dark wood accents. There are framed photos everywhere and pieces of the past hidden around every corner.
The interior is amazing but folks keep coming back here for the delicious food. There’s a little bit of everything including salads, sandwiches, pasta, seafood, and burgers. There is something for everyone to enjoy!
Emily Tieman is a lifelong Michigander and has a love for locally owned small businesses. She is a freelance writer for Only In Your State and has her own vintage content creator business.
