39 verified places to eat and drink in Rochester. Browse by cuisine, or by what you need tonight — a patio, a late kitchen, somewhere the dog can come along.
4.8(768)· Google4.8 out of 5 from 768 reviews (Google rating)
Restaurant · $$
Closed today
Ernie's On The Creek is a riverfront dining spot at 543 N Main St in Rochester & Rochester Hills, MI, with outdoor seating along Paint Creek. Its description centers on Greek cuisine reimagined for today. Lunch, dinner and dessert are served with table service, and the offerings include small plates, comfort food, and vegan and vegetarian options. An on-site bar serves beer, wine and cocktails, with both food and drinks available for happy hour.
The setting combines casual and upscale elements, with a fireplace and an atmosphere described as cozy and romantic. The restaurant accommodates groups and solo diners, and a private dining room is available. Families have access to a children's menu, high chairs and changing tables. Reservations are accepted and recommended for dinner. Practical features include a free parking lot and wheelchair-accessible parking, entrance, seating and restroom. Dine-in and takeout are available, but delivery is not. Its Google rating is 4.8 from 768 reviews.
4.8(458)· Google4.8 out of 5 from 458 reviews (Google rating)
Cocktail bar · $
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.
4.7(3,154)· Google4.7 out of 5 from 3154 reviews (Google rating)
Sports bar · $$
Twin Peaks is a sports-bar chain serving American comfort food in lodge-like surroundings at 2443 N Squirrel Rd. For readers of the Rochester & Rochester Hills, MI guide, its defining features include a casual atmosphere, sports viewing, and food served at the bar. Beer and cocktails are highlighted among its offerings, alongside wine and liquor. Happy-hour food and drinks are available, and fast service is a listed feature.
The business is listed as suitable for groups and solo dining, and popular with tourists. Service options include dine-in with table service, takeout, and delivery; reservations are not accepted. Free lot and street parking are available, with wheelchair-accessible parking, an accessible entrance, and an accessible restroom. Credit cards, debit cards, and NFC mobile payments are accepted. Its Google rating is 4.7 out of 5 from 3,154 reviews.
4.7(970)· Google4.7 out of 5 from 970 reviews (Google rating)
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Downtown Cafe is a snug daytime eatery at 606 N Main St in Rochester & Rochester Hills, MI, serving breakfast, brunch and lunch. Its patio provides outdoor seating, while the atmosphere is described as casual, cozy and quiet. The menu covers typical breakfast and lunch dishes, with comfort food, healthy choices and vegetarian options among its offerings. Coffee is a noted feature, and the cafe is popular for breakfast and lunch as well as suitable for solo dining.
Dine-in table service and takeout are available. Families have access to high chairs and a children’s menu, and the cafe welcomes children. There is usually a wait, and reservations are not accepted—useful details when planning a visit. Practical amenities include a free parking lot, a hearing loop, and wheelchair-accessible parking, entrance, seating and restroom. Downtown Cafe has a Google rating of 4.7 from 970 reviews.
4.7(383)· Google4.7 out of 5 from 383 reviews (Google rating)
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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.
4.7(109)· Google4.7 out of 5 from 109 reviews (Google rating)
Cocktail bar · $
Closed today
Bitter Tom's Tasting Room is a cocktail bar at 319 S Main St in Rochester & Rochester Hills, MI. Its drink selection includes craft cocktails, mocktails, after-dinner drinks, coffee drinks, and boozy shakes. Food and happy-hour drinks are also available, with table service for dine-in guests and takeout offered. The interior is described as modern, warm, and rich, while the listed atmosphere combines casual and cozy elements with an upscale feel.
The bar accepts reservations and is listed as suitable for groups. Parking options include a free lot and paid street parking, with wheelchair-accessible parking, an accessible entrance, and an accessible restroom. Credit cards, debit cards, and NFC mobile payments are accepted. Delivery is not available. Bitter Tom's has a Google rating of 4.7 from 109 reviews; notable cocktails and fast service are also listed among its features.
4.5(265)· Google4.5 out of 5 from 265 reviews (Google rating)
Sports bar · $$
O Grizzly's Bar & Bistro is a sports bar at 3375 University Dr, with a casual atmosphere and options for watching sports, playing bar games, and joining trivia or karaoke nights. Live music, live performances, and dancing round out its entertainment offerings. The bar serves beer, cocktails, wine, and liquor, along with food available at the bar and happy-hour food and drinks. Its Google rating is 4.5 stars from 254 reviews.
The business welcomes groups and LGBTQ guests, and it is also listed as suitable for solo dining. Guests can choose indoor or outdoor seating, with table service, takeout, and delivery available. Reservations are accepted. Practical amenities include Wi-Fi, a unisex restroom, and free garage, lot, and street parking. The entrance, parking, restroom, and seating are wheelchair accessible, and payment options include credit cards, debit cards, and NFC mobile payments.
4.5(139)· Google4.5 out of 5 from 139 reviews (Google rating)
Cocktail bar · $
The Eastman is an intimate, underground cocktail bar at 336 S Main St in Rochester & Rochester Hills, MI. Its cocktail focus is rooted in the classics, with an elegant, contemporary approach. The listed atmosphere combines cozy and romantic qualities with casual, hip and upscale elements. Cocktails are a noted feature, and the bar also serves beer, wine, liquor and food. It has a Google rating of 4.5 stars from 139 reviews.
Dine-in service is available, and the bar is listed as suitable for groups, with fast service among its noted attributes. Delivery is not offered. For visitors planning a stop, paid parking options include a garage, a lot and street parking. The entrance, parking, restroom and seating are listed as wheelchair accessible. Credit cards, debit cards and NFC mobile payments are accepted.
4.5(1,989)· Google4.5 out of 5 from 1989 reviews (Google rating)
Bar · $$
Griffin Claw Clubhouse is a sports pub at 2265 Crooks Rd in Rochester & Rochester Hills, MI, with dark-wood decor and a casual, cozy atmosphere. Outdoor seating puts it among the area’s patio options, while the indoor setting includes bar games and seating suited to watching sports. The beer selection runs well over 100 choices, alongside cocktails, wine and liquor. Burgers and other casual eats make up the food offering, with food also served at the bar and happy-hour food and drinks available.
The Clubhouse welcomes children, accommodates groups and is also listed as suitable for solo dining. Reservations are accepted, and both table service and takeout are available; delivery is not. Parking options include free lot and street parking as well as paid lot parking. Wheelchair-accessible features include the entrance, parking, restroom and seating. The business has a Google rating of 4.5 from 1,989 reviews.
4.5(1,722)· Google4.5 out of 5 from 1722 reviews (Google rating)
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RH House serves contemporary American cuisine at 2630 Crooks Rd in Rochester & Rochester Hills, MI. An outdoor patio and a handcrafted cocktail menu are central features, alongside an on-site bar serving beer, wine and liquor. The restaurant describes its setting as high energy, with listed atmosphere attributes ranging from casual and cozy to upscale and romantic. Brunch, lunch and dinner are available, and food offerings include comfort food, small plates, vegetarian and vegan options, and dessert.
Reservations are accepted and recommended for brunch and dinner. RH House welcomes families and groups, with a children’s menu and high chairs available. It also lists itself as LGBTQ-welcoming and a transgender safe space. The entrance, parking, restroom and seating are wheelchair accessible. For those not dining in, takeout and delivery are offered, along with catering. Happy-hour food and drinks are available, and the restaurant has a 4.5-star Google rating from 1,722 reviews.
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Restaurants in Rochester & Rochester Hills, MI: FAQ
What are the best restaurants in Rochester & Rochester Hills, MI?
By our ranking — Google rating weighted by review volume — the top three are Ernie's On The Creek, BAUS, Twin Peaks. We list 39 verified places to eat and drink in Rochester.
Which Rochester restaurant has the most Google reviews?
Among our top picks, Twin Peaks has the most, with 3,154 Google reviews and a 4.7 rating.
What kinds of food can I find in Rochester & Rochester Hills, MI?
The most common cuisines in our directory are pizza (8), vietnamese (1).
Are there restaurants with patios in Rochester?
Yes — 22 places in our directory list outdoor seating on their Google profile.
