The best of Rochester & Rochester Hills, MI
Ranked guides to restaurants, bars, coffee shops and services across downtown Rochester, the Village of Rochester Hills and everywhere between.
Rochester Guides is an independent local guide covering the City of Rochester and the City of Rochester Hills in Oakland County, Michigan. We list real, verified businesses with their hours, contact details and Google ratings, rank them with a published methodology, and keep an events calendar for the area. Coverage runs from Main Street in downtown Rochester and the Paint Creek Trail out to the Village of Rochester Hills, the Rochester Road and Auburn Road corridors, Oakland University and Stoney Creek.
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Ernie's On The Creek
4.8(822)· Google4.8 out of 5 from 822 reviews (Google rating)Restaurant · $$
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Bitter Tom's Tasting Room
4.7(109)· Google4.7 out of 5 from 109 reviews (Google rating)Cocktail bar
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O Grizzly's Bar & Bistro
4.5(265)· Google4.5 out of 5 from 265 reviews (Google rating)Sports bar · $$
Rochester Mills Beer Company
4.3(4,552)· Google4.3 out of 5 from 4552 reviews (Google rating)Brewpub · $$
Paul's On Main Street
4.3(1,401)· Google4.3 out of 5 from 1401 reviews (Google rating)Restaurant · $$
Johnny Blacks Public House
4.2(1,364)· Google4.2 out of 5 from 1364 reviews (Google rating)Restaurant · $$
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The 15 Best Happy Hours in Rochester & Rochester Hills, MI
15 places · Updated October 10, 2026
The 10 Best Bars in Rochester & Rochester Hills, MI
10 places · Updated October 10, 2026
The 10 Best Pizza Places in Rochester & Rochester Hills, MI
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The 7 Best Restaurant Patios in Rochester & Rochester Hills, MI
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The 7 Best Restaurants in Rochester & Rochester Hills, MI
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