Paint Creek / Rochester Municipal Park, Rochester & Rochester Hills, MI

Rochester Municipal Park and the southern end of the Paint Creek Trail, just north of downtown.

Paul's On Main Street
4.3(1,401)· Google4.3 out of 5 from 1401 reviews (Google rating)
Restaurant · $$
Open now · closes 10:00 PM
Paul's On Main Street is a time-tested restaurant at 630 N Main St in Rochester & Rochester Hills, MI, serving standard American comfort meals and cocktails in a down-home setting. Its casual, cozy atmosphere gives this date-night option an informal character. An on-site bar serves beer, wine and liquor, with happy-hour food and drinks also available. The restaurant has a 4.3 Google rating from 1,401 reviews. Beyond dinner, Paul's serves breakfast, brunch and lunch, along with desserts, small plates and late-night food. Vegetarian, halal and healthy options are listed among its offerings. Reservations are accepted, and seating includes outdoor space and a private dining room. The restaurant accommodates groups and welcomes children with high chairs and a children's menu. Practical features include a free parking lot and wheelchair-accessible entrance, parking, seating and restroom. For meals away from the dining room, takeout, delivery and curbside pickup are available.
Downtown Cafe
4.7(970)· Google4.7 out of 5 from 970 reviews (Google rating)
Restaurant · $$
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.
Ernie's On The Creek
4.8(768)· Google4.8 out of 5 from 768 reviews (Google rating)
Restaurant · $$
Open now · closes 1:00 AM
Ernie's On The Creek sits along Paint Creek at 543 N Main St in Rochester & Rochester Hills, MI. The restaurant describes its cooking as authentic Greek cuisine reimagined for today, with offerings that include small plates, comfort food, and vegetarian and vegan options. Lunch, dinner, and dessert are served with table service. Its cozy, romantic atmosphere, fireplace, and outdoor seating make it a date-night option, while the setting also combines casual and upscale elements. An on-site bar serves beer, wine, cocktails, and liquor, and happy-hour food and drinks are available. Reservations are accepted and recommended for dinner. Beyond dining for two, the restaurant accommodates groups and has a private dining room. Children are welcome, with a children's menu, high chairs, and changing tables available. Practical features include a free parking lot and wheelchair-accessible parking, entrance, seating, and restroom. Dine-in and takeout are offered, but delivery is not. The supplied Google listing shows a 4.8 rating from 768 reviews.
Hamlin Pub
4.1(486)· Google4.1 out of 5 from 486 reviews (Google rating)
Sports bar · $$
Open now · closes 2:00 AM
Hamlin Pub is a casual, cozy bar at 1488 N Rochester Rd in Rochester & Rochester Hills, MI. Its description centers on Irish hospitality and a neighborhood meeting-place atmosphere, with food, drinks, and entertainment as the main draws. Sports play on big screens, while live music, live performances, trivia nights, and bar games provide other reasons to gather. The drinks selection includes beer, cocktails, wine, and liquor, and both food and drinks are offered for happy hour. The pub welcomes children and accommodates groups as well as solo diners. Food is available at the bar, with table service and outdoor seating also offered. Guests can dine in, order takeout, or use delivery, including no-contact delivery. Reservations are accepted, and free parking is available in a lot and on the street. Accessibility features include a wheelchair-accessible entrance, parking, restroom, and seating. Hamlin Pub has a Google rating of 4.1 from 485 reviews.
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.
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.
Jet's Pizza
4.0(278)· Google4.0 out of 5 from 278 reviews (Google rating)
Pizza · $
Open now · closes 11:00 PM
Jet's Pizza at 1425 N Rochester Rd in Rochester & Rochester Hills, MI is a counter-serve chain serving Detroit-style pizza with flavored crusts, along with wings and subs. The menu includes vegetarian options and desserts, and the business offers lunch, dinner, catering, and late-night food. It is listed as popular for lunch and dinner and with students, with a casual, quiet atmosphere that welcomes families and children. Its Google rating is 4 out of 5 from 278 reviews. Takeout, delivery, and no-contact delivery are available; table service and reservations are not. Free parking is available in a lot and on the street. The entrance and parking are wheelchair accessible, though wheelchair-accessible seating and a restroom are not listed as available. Dogs are allowed outside. Credit cards, debit cards, and NFC mobile payments are accepted, and the listed price level is 1.
Green Lantern Pizza
4.5(277)· Google4.5 out of 5 from 277 reviews (Google rating)
Pizza Takeout · $
Open now · closes 11:00 PM
Green Lantern Pizza is a pizza place at 1366A Walton Blvd. in Rochester & Rochester Hills, MI. Part of an enduring chain, it offers classic and specialty pizzas alongside submarine sandwiches, salads, and wings. The menu centers on comfort food, with lunch and dinner listed as popular occasions. Its price level is listed as 1, and its Google rating is 4.5 stars from 277 reviews. Service is counter-based, with takeout, delivery, and no-contact delivery available. Dine-in and table service are not offered, and reservations are not accepted. The atmosphere is listed as casual. Free parking is available in a lot and on the street, and the entrance and parking are wheelchair accessible; wheelchair-accessible seating is not listed as available. Payment options include credit cards, debit cards, and NFC mobile payments.
Old Detroit Bar and Grille Rochester Hills
4.4(162)· Google4.4 out of 5 from 162 reviews (Google rating)
Restaurant · $
Open now · closes 12:00 AM
Old Detroit Bar and Grille Rochester Hills, at 6870 N Rochester Rd in Rochester & Rochester Hills, MI, is a casual option for a date night centered on food, drinks, and live music or sports viewing. The restaurant emphasizes burgers and salads, with a menu that also includes appetizers, sandwiches, entrees, pizza, and desserts. Vegetarian, vegan, and halal offerings are listed, alongside comfort food and small plates. The on-site bar serves beer, wine, and cocktails, with happy-hour food and drinks and late-night food also available. The restaurant serves brunch, lunch, and dinner, with table service, outdoor seating, takeout, and delivery. It welcomes families and groups as well as solo diners; a children’s menu, high chairs, and changing tables are available. Dogs are allowed outside. Practical features include free lot and street parking, Wi-Fi, and wheelchair-accessible entry, parking, seating, and restrooms. A private dining room and catering are additional options. Its Google rating is 4.4 out of 5 from 162 reviews.