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Ernie's On The Creek
4.8(768)· Google4.8 out of 5 from 768 reviews (Google rating)
Restaurant · $$
Open now · closes 1:00 AM
Ernie's On The Creek sits along Paint Creek at 543 N Main St in Rochester & Rochester Hills, MI. The restaurant describes its cooking as authentic Greek cuisine reimagined for today, with offerings that include small plates, comfort food, and vegetarian and vegan options. Lunch, dinner, and dessert are served with table service. Its cozy, romantic atmosphere, fireplace, and outdoor seating make it a date-night option, while the setting also combines casual and upscale elements. An on-site bar serves beer, wine, cocktails, and liquor, and happy-hour food and drinks are available. Reservations are accepted and recommended for dinner. Beyond dining for two, the restaurant accommodates groups and has a private dining room. Children are welcome, with a children's menu, high chairs, and changing tables available. Practical features include a free parking lot and wheelchair-accessible parking, entrance, seating, and restroom. Dine-in and takeout are offered, but delivery is not. The supplied Google listing shows a 4.8 rating from 768 reviews.
BAUS
4.8(458)· Google4.8 out of 5 from 458 reviews (Google rating)
Cocktail bar · $
Open now · closes 2:00 AM
BAUS combines a barbershop and cocktail lounge in one space at 114 E 4th St in Rochester & Rochester Hills, MI. Its daytime offering includes specialty coffees and drinks, with Wi-Fi available for those settling in to work. Weeknight visits are framed around a relaxed setting for meeting friends, while weekends bring events and bottle service. The atmosphere is listed as casual and cozy, and the space accommodates groups. The bar serves cocktails, beer, wine and liquor, along with food and happy-hour drinks. Live music, live performances and sports viewing are among its listed features. There is indoor seating, table service and outdoor seating, but no takeout or delivery, and reservations are not accepted. Parking options include free lot and garage parking, as well as paid garage and street parking. Wheelchair-accessible parking, seating and restrooms are listed, though the entrance is not listed as wheelchair accessible. BAUS has a Google rating of 4.8 from 458 reviews.
Twin Peaks
4.7(3,195)· Google4.7 out of 5 from 3195 reviews (Google rating)
Sports bar · $$
Open now · closes 1:00 AM
For readers of the Rochester & Rochester Hills, MI guide, Twin Peaks is a sports-bar chain location at 2443 N Squirrel Rd. It serves American comfort food in lodge-like surroundings, with a casual atmosphere and a focus on watching sports. Food is available at the bar as well as through table service. The drinks selection includes beer, cocktails, wine and liquor, and happy-hour offerings cover both food and drinks. The bar is listed as suitable for groups and solo dining, with fast service among its noted features. Dine-in, takeout and delivery are available, but reservations are not accepted. Free parking is available in a lot and on the street. Accessibility features include a wheelchair-accessible entrance, parking and restroom. Twin Peaks has a Google rating of 4.7 from 3,154 reviews.
Downtown Cafe
4.7(970)· Google4.7 out of 5 from 970 reviews (Google rating)
Restaurant · $$
Closed · opens 7:00 AM
Downtown Cafe is a snug daytime eatery at 606 N Main St in Rochester & Rochester Hills, MI, serving breakfast, brunch, and lunch. Although listed in the date-night restaurant category, its documented focus is daytime dining. The setting is casual, cozy, and quiet, with a convivial atmosphere and a patio for outdoor seating. Coffee is a noted highlight, and the offerings include comfort food, healthy choices, and vegetarian options. Breakfast and lunch are popular draws, and the cafe also accommodates solo diners. Dine-in table service and takeout are available. There is usually a wait, and reservations are not accepted. Families have access to a children’s menu and high chairs, while a free parking lot adds a practical convenience. Accessibility features include a hearing loop and wheelchair-accessible entrance, parking, restroom, and seating. Downtown Cafe has a Google rating of 4.7 from 970 reviews.
Grant's Pizza House
4.7(383)· Google4.7 out of 5 from 383 reviews (Google rating)
Pizza · $
Open now · closes 10:00 PM
Grant's Pizza House is a family-owned pizzeria established in 2019 at 816 N Main St in Rochester & Rochester Hills, MI. Its menu centers on scratch-made recipes, including the Dragonscale Double Pepperoni, which features old-fashioned pepperoni packed on edge in a distinctive pattern. Build-your-own pizzas, cheesy breads, wings, and salads round out the options. Small pizzas can be ordered with gluten-free or cauliflower crust substitutions, and every order includes a complimentary scratch-made chocolate chip cookie. Service focuses on delivery, carry-out, and curbside pickup rather than table service. The curbside carhop brings orders directly to customers' vehicles without requiring a call or text ahead, and no-contact delivery is available. Grant's serves lunch and dinner and offers catering, along with a loyalty rewards program and an app for iOS and Android. The location has free onsite and street parking, plus a wheelchair-accessible entrance and parking.
AURA COSTIERA - Italian Restaurant
4.6(55)· Google4.6 out of 5 from 55 reviews (Google rating)
Restaurant · $
Open now · closes 10:00 PM
AURA COSTIERA - Italian Restaurant serves modern Italian American food with a coastal Italian focus in Rochester & Rochester Hills, MI. Its description centers on classic pasta dishes, fresh seafood, and prime cuts of meat, pairing traditional Italian flavors with a modern approach. Wine and handcrafted cocktails are part of the offering, with an on-site bar and happy-hour food and drinks. Listed as a date-night restaurant, it also offers live music and accepts reservations. Beyond dinner, AURA COSTIERA serves brunch and lunch, with small plates, desserts, and late-night food among its options. Vegan, vegetarian, and halal offerings are listed. The women-owned business welcomes families and groups, provides high chairs, and identifies as LGBTQ-welcoming and a transgender safe space. Wheelchair-accessible entrance, parking, seating, and restrooms are available, along with free lot and street parking. Guests can dine in or choose takeout, delivery, or curbside pickup. Its Google rating is 4.6 from 55 reviews.
Alibi of Troy
4.5(3,553)· Google4.5 out of 5 from 3553 reviews (Google rating)
Pizza · $$
Open now · closes 10:00 PM
Alibi of Troy is a family-owned pizza place at 6700 Rochester Road, with handmade pizzas, Italian-American food and a full bar. Lunch and dinner are served, with dine-in and takeout options available. The menu offerings include comfort food, small plates and dessert, while the bar serves beer, wine, cocktails and happy-hour food and drinks. It has a 4.5-star Google rating from 3,553 reviews. The setting is casual and cozy, with a fireplace, outdoor seating and facilities for watching sports. Families have access to a children’s menu and high chairs, and the restaurant accommodates groups and offers a private dining room. Solo diners are also welcome. Dogs are allowed outside. Wheelchair-accessible features include the entrance, parking, restroom and seating. For readers of the Rochester & Rochester Hills, MI guide, practical details include free lot and street parking, Wi-Fi, and payment by credit card, debit card or mobile NFC.
Buddy's Pizza
4.5(3,223)· Google4.5 out of 5 from 3223 reviews (Google rating)
Pizza · $$
Open now · closes 11:00 PM
Buddy’s Pizza is a pizza chain dating to 1946, known for square slices and soups, with other Italian dishes and fast fare on the menu. For readers of the Rochester & Rochester Hills, MI guide, this location is at 2612 N Squirrel Rd. It serves lunch and dinner in a casual, cozy setting, with both table and counter service. Vegetarian and vegan options, small plates, desserts and late-night food are available. Its Google rating is 4.5 stars from 3,223 reviews. The restaurant welcomes families and groups, with a children’s menu, high chairs and suitability for kids’ birthdays. An on-site bar serves beer, wine and cocktails, and happy-hour food and drinks are offered. It is also suited to watching sports and solo dining. Reservations are accepted, while takeout, delivery, no-contact delivery and catering provide alternatives to eating in. Free lot and street parking are available, along with wheelchair-accessible parking, an entrance, seating and a restroom.
Griffin Claw Clubhouse
4.5(1,989)· Google4.5 out of 5 from 1989 reviews (Google rating)
Bar · $$
Open now · closes 11:00 PM
Griffin Claw Clubhouse is a sports pub at 2265 Crooks Rd in Rochester & Rochester Hills, MI. Dark-wood decor gives the space a casual, cozy setting for watching sports, playing bar games or having a meal. The beer selection runs well over 100 options, alongside cocktails, wine and liquor. Burgers and other casual food are served, including food at the bar, and happy-hour offerings cover both drinks and food. The clubhouse accommodates groups, welcomes children and is also listed as suitable for solo dining. Reservations are accepted, with table service, outdoor seating and takeout available; delivery is not offered. Accessibility features include a wheelchair-accessible entrance, parking, restroom and seating. Parking options include free lot parking, free street parking and paid lot parking. Wi-Fi is available, and credit and debit cards are accepted. Its Google rating is 4.5 stars across 1,989 reviews.
RH House
4.5(1,722)· Google4.5 out of 5 from 1722 reviews (Google rating)
Restaurant · $$
Open now · closes 11:00 PM
RH House is a contemporary American restaurant at 2630 Crooks Rd in Rochester & Rochester Hills, MI. Its high-energy setting combines casual, cozy, and upscale elements, with a romantic atmosphere that fits its date-night category. An outdoor patio and an on-site bar with a handcrafted cocktail menu are part of the setup. The restaurant serves brunch, lunch, and dinner, with offerings that include comfort food, small plates, and vegetarian and vegan options. Reservations are accepted and recommended for brunch and dinner. Alongside cocktails, the drinks selection includes beer, wine, and coffee, and happy-hour food and drinks are available. RH House also welcomes families and groups, with a children’s menu and high chairs provided. Wheelchair-accessible features include the entrance, parking, seating, and restroom. For those not dining in, takeout and delivery are available. The restaurant has a Google rating of 4.5 stars from 1,722 reviews.
423 Main Bar Grill & Rooftop
4.5(589)· Google4.5 out of 5 from 589 reviews (Google rating)
Pizza · $$
Open now · closes 2:00 AM
423 Main Bar Grill & Rooftop is a downtown dining spot at 423 S Main St in Rochester & Rochester Hills, MI. Listed as a pizza place, its description emphasizes Mexican and Mediterranean dishes alongside hamburgers, wings and chicken tenders. Lunch and dinner service includes small plates, comfort food, and vegan and vegetarian options. The onsite bar serves beer, wine and cocktails, with happy-hour food and drinks and late-night food also available. Rooftop seating is a central feature, with summer evenings and views of the November–January light show noted in the business description. Live music, live performances, trivia nights, bar games and arcade games are among the listed offerings, and the venue is suitable for watching sports. It welcomes groups and children, provides high chairs and a children’s menu, and accepts reservations. A private dining room, takeout, delivery and catering are available. The entrance, seating, restroom and parking include wheelchair-accessible options; paid garage, lot and street parking are listed.
The Brunch Bar
4.5(464)· Google4.5 out of 5 from 464 reviews (Google rating)
Restaurant · $$
Closed · opens 8:00 AM
The Brunch Bar, at 90 E Tienken Rd in Rochester & Rochester Hills, MI, serves breakfast, brunch, and lunch in a casual, cozy setting. Although listed as a date night restaurant, its stated dining options center on daytime meals. The restaurant describes an approach that combines brunch classics with less familiar flavor combinations. Its offerings include comfort food, small plates, vegetarian and healthy options, and dessert. An on-site bar serves cocktails, beer, wine, and liquor, while coffee and cocktails are listed among its highlights. The restaurant accommodates groups, families with children, and solo diners. A children’s menu and high chairs are available, and dogs are allowed outside. Reservations are accepted, though a wait is usual. Guests can dine in, order takeout, or use delivery; both counter and table service are listed. The entrance, parking, restrooms, and seating are wheelchair accessible. Free and paid parking lots are listed. The Brunch Bar has a Google rating of 4.5 from 464 reviews.