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Alpena, Alpena County, Michigan
44 restaurants with a Alpena address, scored out of 100. Updated October 2026.
As of October 2026, the highest-scoring restaurant in Alpena, MI on TownAnswer is Pompeyos Mexican Grill, with a score of 73 out of 100 (4.6 stars from 1,344 Google reviews). Next are Nowicki's Sausage Shoppe Alpena (73) and Hungry Hippie (73). We scored 43 restaurants with a Alpena address and list 1 more with no Google rating yet. If review count matters most, JJ's Steak & Pizza House has the most Google reviews (1,621). For the highest star rating with 25 or more reviews, see Truck Your Pizza (5.0 stars).
Our October 2026 pull of Google Maps found 44 restaurants with a Alpena mailing address. 40 list a website, 41 have claimed their Google listing and 24 take online bookings.
12 belong to a business with three or more Michigan locations in our data. The other 32 have one or two.
Every business is scored by the same rules. A business cannot pay for a higher place.
The most-reviewed restaurant in Alpena is JJ's Steak & Pizza House with 1,621 Google reviews. The median rating among scored listings is 4.4 stars.
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The 100-point TownAnswer score. Every restaurant here is checked on the same 5 parts: reputation (26 points), review volume (18), focus (14), profile (22) and verified owner (20). Nobody pays to rank. How we rank
Open after 8 PMWeekend hoursBooks onlineClaimed on Google1,344 reviews
Pompeyos Mexican Grill lists its address as 1120 S State Ave, Alpena, MI 49707. It sits about 1.8 miles south of central Alpena. Its Google category is "Mexican restaurant". After we adjust for review count, its 4.6 stars count as 4.60.
Weekend hoursClaimed on Google721 reviews
Nowicki's Sausage Shoppe Alpena lists its address as 1224 N 2nd Ave, Alpena, MI 49707. That is 1.2 miles east of the Alpena city center. Its Google category is "Restaurant", with American restaurant, Barbecue restaurant, Deli as extra categories. After we adjust for review count, its 4.8 stars count as 4.79.
Books onlineClaimed on Google332 reviews
You will find Hungry Hippie at 510 N Ripley Blvd, Alpena, MI 49707. That is 1.2 miles south of the Alpena city center. Google files it under "Fast food restaurant" and also Cafe. After we adjust for review count, its 4.7 stars count as 4.69.
Books onlineClaimed on Google152 reviews
You will find Blue Moon Cafe at 109 N 2nd Ave, Alpena, MI 49707. That is 1.0 miles southeast of the Alpena city center. Its Google category is "American restaurant", with Sandwich shop, Soup shop as extra categories. Its 4.7 stars rest on 152 reviews, which our method reads as 4.67 after the review-count adjustment.
Weekend hoursBooks onlineClaimed on Google126 reviews
Truck Your Pizza lists its address as 123 Water St, Alpena, MI 49707. It sits about 1.0 miles southeast of central Alpena. Google files it under "Pizza Takeout". After we adjust for review count, its 5.0 stars count as 4.94.
Open after 8 PMWeekend hoursBooks onlineClaimed on Google1,323 reviews
You will find Culver’s at 1061 M-32, Alpena, MI 49707. It sits about 1.7 miles southwest of central Alpena. Google files it under "American restaurant" and also Dessert restaurant, Fast food restaurant, Hamburger restaurant. Its 4.4 stars rest on 1,323 reviews, which our method reads as 4.40 after the review-count adjustment. Culver’s has 64 locations in our Michigan data. Each location is scored on its own reviews.
Open after 8 PMWeekend hoursClaimed on Google870 reviews
Court Yard Ristorante is at 2024 US-23, Alpena, MI 49707. It sits about 1.9 miles south of central Alpena. Its Google category is "New American restaurant". After we adjust for review count, its 4.6 stars count as 4.60.
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Tastes of Thailand lists its address as 424 W Chisholm St, Alpena, MI 49707. That is 0.7 miles southeast of the Alpena city center. Its Google category is "Thai restaurant". Its 4.8 stars rest on 74 reviews, which our method reads as 4.73 after the review-count adjustment.
Open after 8 PMWeekend hoursClaimed on Google401 reviews
Red Brick Tap and Barrel is at 109 River St, Alpena, MI 49707. That is 0.9 miles southeast of the Alpena city center. Its Google category is "Restaurant". Its 4.6 stars rest on 401 reviews, which our method reads as 4.59 after the review-count adjustment.
Open after 8 PMWeekend hoursClaimed on Google380 reviews
Player's Pub & Grub is at 113 S 9th Ave, Alpena, MI 49707. That is 0.4 miles south of the Alpena city center. Its Google category is "Bar & grill". Its 4.6 stars rest on 380 reviews, which our method reads as 4.59 after the review-count adjustment.
Open after 8 PMWeekend hoursClaimed on Google1,488 reviews
Mangos is at 121 W Chisholm St, Alpena, MI 49707. That is 0.9 miles southeast of the Alpena city center. Google files it under "Mexican restaurant". After we adjust for review count, its 4.5 stars count as 4.50.
Open after 8 PMWeekend hoursClaimed on Google912 reviews
Austin Brothers Beer Company is at 821 W Miller St, Alpena, MI 49707. It sits about 0.5 miles east of central Alpena. Google files it under "Brewery" and also Brewpub, Restaurant. After we adjust for review count, its 4.7 stars count as 4.70.
Open after 8 PMWeekend hoursClaimed on Google796 reviews
Mancino's Pizza & Grinders is at 1235 S State Ave, Alpena, MI 49707. That is 1.8 miles south of the Alpena city center. Its Google category is "Pizza restaurant", with Delivery Restaurant, Sandwich shop as extra categories. Its 4.5 stars rest on 796 reviews, which our method reads as 4.50 after the review-count adjustment. Mancino's Pizza & Grinders has 15 locations in our Michigan data. Each location is scored on its own reviews.
Open after 8 PMWeekend hoursBooks onlineClaimed on Google477 reviews
You will find Pizza Hut at 2131 US-23 So, Alpena, MI 49707. It sits about 2.1 miles south of central Alpena. Google files it under "Pizza delivery" and also Chicken wings restaurant, Pizza restaurant, Pizza Takeout. After we adjust for review count, its 4.3 stars count as 4.30. Pizza Hut has 20 locations in our Michigan data. Each location is scored on its own reviews.
Open after 8 PMClaimed on Google226 reviews
The Nest lists its address as 628 W Chisholm St, Alpena, MI 49707. It sits about 0.5 miles south of central Alpena. Google files it under "Restaurant". Its 4.6 stars rest on 226 reviews, which our method reads as 4.59 after the review-count adjustment.
Open after 8 PMWeekend hoursClaimed on Google641 reviews
You will find Twin Acres-19th Hole at 1081 US-23, Alpena, MI 49707. It sits about 1.1 miles northwest of central Alpena. Google files it under "American restaurant" and also Bar. After we adjust for review count, its 4.4 stars count as 4.40.
Open after 8 PMWeekend hoursClaimed on Google325 reviews
The Old Polish Corner lists its address as 626 N 2nd Ave, Alpena, MI 49707. That is 1.0 miles southeast of the Alpena city center. Google files it under "Polish restaurant". Its 4.5 stars rest on 325 reviews, which our method reads as 4.50 after the review-count adjustment.
Weekend hoursBooks onlineClaimed on Google112 reviews
Cops & Doughnuts - Alpena at Sanctuary Sweets, LLC is at 2236 US-23, Alpena, MI 49707. That is 2.1 miles south of the Alpena city center. Google files it under "Restaurant" and also Bagel shop, Bakery, Chocolate shop. Its 4.5 stars rest on 112 reviews, which our method reads as 4.49 after the review-count adjustment.
Open after 8 PMWeekend hoursBooks onlineClaimed on Google1,476 reviews
Applebee's Grill + Bar is at 1468 M-32, Alpena, MI 49707. It sits about 2.0 miles southwest of central Alpena. Its Google category is "Restaurant", with American restaurant, Bar & grill, Diner as extra categories. After we adjust for review count, its 4.2 stars count as 4.20. Applebee's Grill + Bar has 43 locations in our Michigan data. Each location is scored on its own reviews.
Open after 8 PMWeekend hoursBooks onlineClaimed on Google720 reviews
Arby's lists its address as 2250 Us Highway 23 S, Alpena, MI 49707. That is 2.2 miles south of the Alpena city center. Google files it under "Fast food restaurant" and also American restaurant, Deli, Grocery delivery service. After we adjust for review count, its 4.2 stars count as 4.20. Arby's has 24 locations in our Michigan data. Each location is scored on its own reviews.
★ 4.4 593 Google reviews
Open after 8 PMWeekend hoursBooks onlineClaimed on Google593 reviews
Chee Peng Chinese & Thai Restaurant lists its address as 1237 US-23, Alpena, MI 49707. That is 1.5 miles northwest of the Alpena city center. Its Google category is "Chinese restaurant", with Asian fusion restaurant, Asian restaurant, Thai restaurant as extra categories. After we adjust for review count, its 4.4 stars count as 4.40.
★ 4.6 366 Google reviews
Weekend hoursClaimed on Google366 reviews
North Coney Island is at 2668 US-23, Alpena, MI 49707. It sits about 2.9 miles south of central Alpena. Its Google category is "American restaurant", with Breakfast restaurant as extra categories. After we adjust for review count, its 4.6 stars count as 4.59.
Open after 8 PMWeekend hoursBooks onlineClaimed on Google1,158 reviews
You will find Big Boy at 400 S Ripley Blvd, Alpena, MI 49707. That is 1.9 miles south of the Alpena city center. Its Google category is "Restaurant", with American restaurant, Breakfast restaurant, Hamburger restaurant as extra categories. After we adjust for review count, its 4.0 stars count as 4.01. Big Boy has 22 locations in our Michigan data. Each location is scored on its own reviews.
Weekend hoursBooks onlineClaimed on Google105 reviews
You will find Friendly Foodees at 108 N 3rd Ave, Alpena, MI 49707. That is 0.9 miles southeast of the Alpena city center. Its Google category is "Cafe", with Vegan restaurant as extra categories. After we adjust for review count, its 4.8 stars count as 4.75.
Open after 8 PMWeekend hours1,621 reviews
You will find JJ's Steak & Pizza House at 411 N 2nd Ave, Alpena, MI 49707. That is 1.0 miles southeast of the Alpena city center. Its Google category is "Family restaurant", with Pizza restaurant as extra categories. Its 4.3 stars rest on 1,621 reviews, which our method reads as 4.30 after the review-count adjustment. The owner has not claimed the Google listing.
Claimed on Google895 reviews
John Boy's Restaurant lists its address as 817 W Chisholm St, Alpena, MI 49707. That is 0.3 miles south of the Alpena city center. Google files it under "Family restaurant" and also Breakfast restaurant, Lunch restaurant, Delivery Restaurant. After we adjust for review count, its 4.3 stars count as 4.30.
Open after 8 PMWeekend hoursClaimed on Google366 reviews
The Sand Bar & Grill lists its address as 9027 W Long Lake Rd, Alpena, MI 49707. That is 7.2 miles north of the Alpena city center. Its Google category is "Bar & grill", with Bar, Restaurant as extra categories. After we adjust for review count, its 4.2 stars count as 4.21.
Open after 8 PMWeekend hoursBooks onlineClaimed on Google551 reviews
Little Caesars Pizza is at 1135 W Chisholm St, Alpena, MI 49707. Its Google category is "Pizza restaurant", with Fast food restaurant, Pizza delivery, Pizza Takeout as extra categories. Its 3.9 stars rest on 551 reviews, which our method reads as 3.91 after the review-count adjustment. Little Caesars Pizza has 33 locations in our Michigan data. Each location is scored on its own reviews.
Open after 8 PMWeekend hoursBooks onlineClaimed on Google454 reviews
KFC lists its address as 1130 S State Ave, Alpena, MI 49707. It sits about 1.8 miles south of central Alpena. Its Google category is "Chicken restaurant", with Fast food restaurant as extra categories. Its 3.9 stars rest on 454 reviews, which our method reads as 3.92 after the review-count adjustment. KFC has 25 locations in our Michigan data. Each location is scored on its own reviews.
Open after 8 PMWeekend hoursBooks onlineClaimed on Google183 reviews
HopSide Brewery lists its address as 129 W Chisholm St, Alpena, MI 49707. That is 0.9 miles southeast of the Alpena city center. Google files it under "Brewpub" and also Brewery, Hamburger restaurant, Lunch restaurant. After we adjust for review count, its 4.3 stars count as 4.31.
Books onlineClaimed on Google110 reviews
Wok 'n' Otaku | Chinese lists its address as 2401 US-23, Alpena, MI 49707. It sits about 2.5 miles south of central Alpena. Its Google category is "Chinese takeaway", with Chinese restaurant, Lunch restaurant, Restaurant as extra categories. After we adjust for review count, its 4.4 stars count as 4.40.
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You will find Maplewood Tavern at 7930 French Rd, Alpena, MI 49707. It sits about 6.2 miles north of central Alpena. Google files it under "Bar". Its 4.8 stars rest on 82 reviews, which our method reads as 4.74 after the review-count adjustment.
Opens before 7 AMOpen after 8 PMWeekend hoursBooks onlineClaimed on Google923 reviews
McDonald's lists its address as 1115 W Chisholm St, Alpena, MI 49707. Google files it under "Fast food restaurant" and also Breakfast restaurant, Coffee shop, Hamburger restaurant. Its 3.7 stars rest on 923 reviews, which our method reads as 3.71 after the review-count adjustment. McDonald's has 106 locations in our Michigan data. Each location is scored on its own reviews.
Open after 8 PMWeekend hoursBooks onlineClaimed on Google157 reviews
Hungry Howie's Pizza is at 1132 W Chisholm St Ste B, Alpena, MI 49707. Its Google category is "Restaurant", with Caterer, Chicken wings restaurant, Fast food restaurant as extra categories. Its 3.9 stars rest on 157 reviews, which our method reads as 3.94 after the review-count adjustment. Hungry Howie's Pizza has 43 locations in our Michigan data. Each location is scored on its own reviews.
★ 4.1 505 Google reviews
Open after 8 PMWeekend hoursClaimed on Google505 reviews
Mountain Hideaway Bar and Grill lists its address as 10085 US-23, Alpena, MI 49707. It sits about 8.3 miles north of central Alpena. Google files it under "Bar & grill". After we adjust for review count, its 4.1 stars count as 4.11.
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You will find Smigelski Kielbasa at 712 N 2nd Ave, Alpena, MI 49707. It sits about 1.0 miles southeast of central Alpena. Google files it under "Restaurant" and also Grill, Barbecue restaurant, Breakfast restaurant. Its 4.9 stars rest on 7 reviews, which our method reads as 4.56 after the review-count adjustment.
Opens before 7 AMOpen after 8 PMWeekend hoursBooks onlineClaimed on Google793 reviews
You will find Wendy's at 1036 W Chisholm St, Alpena, MI 49707. Google files it under "Fast food restaurant" and also Hamburger restaurant, Restaurant. Its 3.6 stars rest on 793 reviews, which our method reads as 3.61 after the review-count adjustment. Wendy's has 23 locations in our Michigan data. Each location is scored on its own reviews.
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Starlite Bay Cafe lists its address as 2205 US-23, Alpena, MI 49707. That is 2.2 miles south of the Alpena city center. Its Google category is "American restaurant". Its 4.0 stars rest on 83 reviews, which our method reads as 4.06 after the review-count adjustment.
★ 4.2 138 Google reviews
Opens before 7 AMOpen after 8 PMWeekend hoursBooks onlineClaimed on Google138 reviews
Starbucks Coffee Company is at 1125 M-32, Alpena, MI 49707. That is 1.7 miles southwest of the Alpena city center. Its Google category is "Coffee shop", with Breakfast restaurant, Cafe, Coffee store as extra categories. Its 4.2 stars rest on 138 reviews, which our method reads as 4.22 after the review-count adjustment. Starbucks Coffee Company has 13 locations in our Michigan data. Each location is scored on its own reviews.
Open after 8 PMWeekend hoursBooks onlineClaimed on Google148 reviews
Grand China Buffet is at 2270 US-23, Alpena, MI 49707. That is 2.2 miles south of the Alpena city center. Its Google category is "Wok restaurant". Its 3.5 stars rest on 148 reviews, which our method reads as 3.58 after the review-count adjustment.
| # | Business | Score | Rating | Reviews | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41 | Jimmy Chens | Chinese | 51 | 3.9 | 67 | (989) 356-6461 |
| 42 | BC Pizza - Alpena | 50 | 3.4 | 95 | (989) 340-6400 |
| 43 | River Street Vault Bar & Smoothery | 46 | 4.1 | 9 |
These businesses have a Alpena address but no Google rating, so they carry no score.
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You will find Rosabella's Ghost Kitchen at 722 N 2nd Ave, Alpena, MI 49707. It sits about 1.0 miles southeast of central Alpena. Its Google category is "Restaurant".
Alpena has 10,154 residents on 8.2 square miles of land, about 1,243 people per square mile (ACS 2024 5-year estimates, Census Gazetteer).
The median household income is $47,545 and the median age is 46.0. These figures describe the town. They do not show who visits any business on this page.
Our October 2026 data has 44 restaurants with a Alpena mailing address: 43.3 per 10,000 residents. A mailing city can differ from the city limits, so treat the ratio as a guide.
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For a group, ask about a set menu, a private room and the deposit rule.
Kitchen hours and bar hours often differ. Check the kitchen hours if you plan a late dinner.
County health departments inspect restaurants in Michigan. You can ask the county for the latest inspection report.
Chains are scored by the same rules as independent restaurants. Each location is scored on its own reviews.
| City | Distance | Restaurants | Top score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ossineke | 11.5 mi south | 2 | 73 |
| Presque Isle | 12.3 mi north | 3 | 66 |
| Posen | 18.0 mi northwest | 2 | 67 |
| Hubbard Lake | 18.3 mi south | 1 | 66 |
| Black River | 18.4 mi south | 1 | 70 |
| Spruce | 19.3 mi south | 4 | 72 |
| Hillman | 22.0 mi west | 11 | 69 |
| Lincoln | 27.0 mi south | 1 | 58 |
Personal Injury Attorneys 10Water Damage Restoration Companies 3Mold Remediation Companies 3Plumbers 9Roofers 6HVAC Companies 14Electricians 16Dentists 35Med Spas 3Pilates and Fitness Studios 7Photographers 14Coffee Cart Vendors and Mobile Coffee Bars 8Cafés and Coffee Shops 19Real Estate Brokerages 21Dance Studios 2Everything in AlpenaRestaurants in Alpena County
Our October 2026 data lists 44 restaurants with a Alpena mailing address. 43 have a Google rating and are scored. A business can be missing, so treat the count as a floor.
Pompeyos Mexican Grill has the highest TownAnswer score in Alpena: 73 out of 100, from 4.6 stars and 1,344 Google reviews. Scores change when listings change.
Reputation (26 points) is the Google rating adjusted for how many reviews it rests on. Review volume adds up to 18, how closely the business matches the trade up to 14, profile facts such as website, phone, hours, photos and a claimed listing up to 22, and a profile the owner verified with TownAnswer adds 20.
No. Every business is scored by the same rules, and no payment changes a score or a place on a list.
Nearby city pages: Ossineke (11.5 miles), Presque Isle (12.3 miles), Posen (18.0 miles), Hubbard Lake (18.3 miles).
Do they take reservations, and how far ahead? Can the kitchen handle your allergy or diet? Is there parking, and is the room accessible?
Alpena is in Alpena County. See every restaurant in the county on the Alpena County page.
We refresh the data from Google Maps and change the date on the page only when the data changes. This version uses data read in October 2026.
TownAnswer ranks local businesses by one published method. Businesses cannot pay to change their rank. Ratings and review counts come from Google Maps, read in October 2026. Details change, so confirm hours, prices and licences with each business. How we rank.
