Dinner, three nights a week. Twelve weeks a year.

An upscale outdoor corporate retreat dinner or milestone celebration banquet at sunset overlooking a beautiful lake in Douglas, Michigan, featuring business professionals seated along a long table lit by string lights.

Opening June 2026

Reservations open soon. Be the first to know.

Heritage Social brings Italian-inspired seasonal dining to Douglas, Michigan. Under the direction of Chef Rick Bower, we serve dinner Thursday through Saturday from Memorial Day through Labor Day, celebrating the bounty of West Michigan with thoughtful technique and warm hospitality.

Menus

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Dinner Menu

Seasonal Italian-inspired.

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Drinks & Wine

Craft cocktails, curated wine list, local beer.

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Chef's Seasonal Features

Rotating highlights from Chef Rick. Changes weekly.

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MEET THE CHEF

Chef Rick Bower

Rick Bower brings more than 20 years of culinary experience shaped by training under Michelin starred chefs and work in acclaimed kitchens.

At Heritage Social, his seasonally driven menus highlight refined technique, locally sourced ingredients, and thoughtful relationships with local farmers and foragers.

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VISIT US

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310 Blue Star Highway
Douglas, MI 49406(616) 377-9517
HOURS

Thursday - Saturday 4–10 PM
Memorial Day through Labor Day

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The Gathering Room is available for private events and full buyouts.
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