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Brighton, Livingston County, Michigan

Top-Rated Restaurants in Brighton, MI (2026)

65 restaurants with a Brighton address, scored out of 100. Updated October 2026.

Who is the best restaurant in Brighton, MI?

As of October 2026, the highest-scoring restaurant in Brighton, MI on TownAnswer is Sushi Zen, with a score of 75 out of 100 (4.7 stars from 2,392 Google reviews). Next are Brighton Bar & Grill (75) and Bourbons (73). We scored 63 restaurants with a Brighton address and list 2 more with no Google rating yet. If review count matters most, Cracker Barrel Old Country Store has the most Google reviews (4,220). For the highest star rating with 25 or more reviews, see The Ivy Table (5.0 stars).

Brighton at a glance

Our October 2026 pull of Google Maps found 65 restaurants with a Brighton mailing address. 60 list a website, 64 have claimed their Google listing and 43 take online bookings.

13 belong to a business with three or more Michigan locations in our data. The other 52 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 Brighton is Cracker Barrel Old Country Store with 4,220 Google reviews. The median rating among scored listings is 4.4 stars.

What to ask before you hire

  1. Do they take reservations, and how far ahead?
  2. Can the kitchen handle your allergy or diet?
  3. Is there parking, and is the room accessible?
  4. Is there a private room or group menu?
  5. What are the kitchen hours, not only the bar hours?

Restaurants in Brighton, ranked

Highest score first. Tap a name for its website, or Score details for the full breakdown.

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

06

Pita Way - Brighton Mediterranean

★ 4.6 688 Google reviews

73scoreB

Open after 8 PMWeekend hoursBooks onlineClaimed on Google688 reviews

You will find Pita Way - Brighton Mediterranean at 9290 Lee Rd #103, Brighton, MI 48116. That is 1.9 miles southeast of the Brighton city center. Its Google category is "Mediterranean restaurant", with Fast food restaurant, Middle Eastern restaurant as extra categories. Its 4.6 stars rest on 688 reviews, which our method reads as 4.60 after the review-count adjustment.

(810) 206-3929WebsiteMapScore detailsOwn it? Claim free

08

Wing Snob

★ 4.6 409 Google reviews

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Open after 8 PMWeekend hoursBooks onlineClaimed on Google409 reviews

Wing Snob lists its address as 8716 W Grand River Ave, Brighton, MI 48116. That is 0.5 miles north of the Brighton city center. Its Google category is "Chicken wings restaurant". After we adjust for review count, its 4.6 stars count as 4.59. Wing Snob has 15 locations in our Michigan data. Each location is scored on its own reviews.

(810) 777-9464WebsiteMapScore detailsOwn it? Claim free

09

Yume Sushi & Asian Cuisine

★ 4.7 238 Google reviews

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Open after 8 PMWeekend hoursBooks onlineClaimed on Google238 reviews

Yume Sushi & Asian Cuisine is at 8028 W Grand River Ave Ste 5, Brighton, MI 48114. That is 2.0 miles north of the Brighton city center. Its Google category is "Restaurant", with Asian fusion restaurant, Asian restaurant, Chinese restaurant as extra categories. Its 4.7 stars rest on 238 reviews, which our method reads as 4.68 after the review-count adjustment.

(810) 206-3781WebsiteMapScore detailsOwn it? Claim free

10

Beyond Juicery + Eatery

★ 4.8 120 Google reviews

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Open after 8 PMWeekend hoursBooks onlineClaimed on Google120 reviews

Beyond Juicery + Eatery is at 8593 W Grand River Ave, Brighton, MI 48116. That is 0.8 miles north of the Brighton city center. Its Google category is "Health food restaurant", with Açaí shop, Breakfast restaurant, Catering food and drink supplier as extra categories. After we adjust for review count, its 4.8 stars count as 4.76. Beyond Juicery + Eatery has 11 locations in our Michigan data. Each location is scored on its own reviews.

(810) 215-9699WebsiteMapScore detailsOwn it? Claim free

13

Greecian Island Restaurant

★ 4.5 1,228 Google reviews

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Open after 8 PMWeekend hoursBooks onlineClaimed on Google1,228 reviews

You will find Greecian Island Restaurant at 9994 E Grand River Ave, Brighton, MI 48116. It sits about 1.4 miles southeast of central Brighton. Its Google category is "Greek restaurant", with American restaurant, Breakfast restaurant, Diner as extra categories. Its 4.5 stars rest on 1,228 reviews, which our method reads as 4.50 after the review-count adjustment.

(810) 229-3101WebsiteMapScore detailsOwn it? Claim free

19

Culver’s

★ 4.4 1,368 Google reviews

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Open after 8 PMWeekend hoursBooks onlineClaimed on Google1,368 reviews

Culver’s lists its address as 6830 Whitmore Lake Rd, Brighton, MI 48116. That is 2.2 miles southeast of the Brighton city center. Its Google category is "American restaurant", with Dessert restaurant, Fast food restaurant, Hamburger restaurant as extra categories. Its 4.4 stars rest on 1,368 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.

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21

Texas Roadhouse

★ 4.4 1,128 Google reviews

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Open after 8 PMWeekend hoursBooks onlineClaimed on Google1,128 reviews

Texas Roadhouse is at 6800 Whitmore Lake Rd, Brighton, MI 48116. That is 2.2 miles southeast of the Brighton city center. Its Google category is "Steak house", with American restaurant, Restaurant as extra categories. Its 4.4 stars rest on 1,128 reviews, which our method reads as 4.40 after the review-count adjustment. Texas Roadhouse has 18 locations in our Michigan data. Each location is scored on its own reviews.

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22

Olga's Kitchen

★ 4.4 1,048 Google reviews

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Open after 8 PMWeekend hoursBooks onlineClaimed on Google1,048 reviews

Olga's Kitchen is at 8485 W Grand River Ave, Brighton, MI 48116. That is 1.0 miles north of the Brighton city center. Google files it under "Restaurant" and also Catering food and drink supplier, Greek restaurant, Health food restaurant. Its 4.4 stars rest on 1,048 reviews, which our method reads as 4.40 after the review-count adjustment. Olga's Kitchen has 10 locations in our Michigan data. Each location is scored on its own reviews.

(810) 225-3284WebsiteMapScore detailsOwn it? Claim free

24

Gus's Carry Out Brighton

★ 4.4 580 Google reviews

70scoreB

Open after 8 PMWeekend hoursBooks onlineClaimed on Google580 reviews

Gus's Carry Out Brighton lists its address as 8694 Grand River Ave, Brighton, MI 48116. It sits about 0.6 miles north of central Brighton. Its Google category is "Takeout Restaurant", with Pizza restaurant, Restaurant as extra categories. Its 4.4 stars rest on 580 reviews, which our method reads as 4.40 after the review-count adjustment.

(810) 227-6003WebsiteMapScore detailsOwn it? Claim free

28

Cracker Barrel Old Country Store

★ 4.3 4,220 Google reviews

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Open after 8 PMWeekend hoursBooks onlineClaimed on Google4,220 reviews

Cracker Barrel Old Country Store is at 7925 Conference Center Dr, Brighton, MI 48114. That is 1.6 miles north of the Brighton city center. Its Google category is "Family restaurant", with Breakfast restaurant, Diner, American restaurant as extra categories. After we adjust for review count, its 4.3 stars count as 4.30. Cracker Barrel Old Country Store has 15 locations in our Michigan data. Each location is scored on its own reviews.

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29

Olive Garden Italian Restaurant

★ 4.3 2,675 Google reviews

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Open after 8 PMWeekend hoursBooks onlineClaimed on Google2,675 reviews

You will find Olive Garden Italian Restaurant at 6870 Whitmore Lake Rd, Brighton, MI 48116. It sits about 2.3 miles southeast of central Brighton. Its Google category is "Family restaurant", with Caterer, Italian restaurant, Gluten-free restaurant as extra categories. After we adjust for review count, its 4.3 stars count as 4.30. Olive Garden Italian Restaurant has 11 locations in our Michigan data. Each location is scored on its own reviews.

(810) 225-8284WebsiteMapScore detailsOwn it? Claim free

30

Outback Steakhouse

★ 4.3 2,449 Google reviews

68scoreB-

Open after 8 PMWeekend hoursBooks onlineClaimed on Google2,449 reviews

You will find Outback Steakhouse at 7873 Conference Center Dr, Brighton, MI 48114. That is 1.6 miles north of the Brighton city center. Its Google category is "Steak house", with American restaurant, Australian restaurant, Bar as extra categories. After we adjust for review count, its 4.3 stars count as 4.30. Outback Steakhouse has 5 locations in our Michigan data. Each location is scored on its own reviews.

(810) 225-2109WebsiteMapScore detailsOwn it? Claim free

38

Grand Traverse Pie Company

★ 4.3 504 Google reviews

68scoreB-

Weekend hoursBooks onlineClaimed on Google504 reviews

You will find Grand Traverse Pie Company at 9912 E Grand River Ave, Brighton, MI 48116. It sits about 1.2 miles southeast of central Brighton. Its Google category is "Restaurant", with Bakery, Caterer, Pie shop as extra categories. Its 4.3 stars rest on 504 reviews, which our method reads as 4.30 after the review-count adjustment. Grand Traverse Pie Company has 4 locations in our Michigan data. Each location is scored on its own reviews.

(810) 225-7437WebsiteMapScore detailsOwn it? Claim free

Ranked 41 to 63

Not scored yet

These businesses have a Brighton address but no Google rating, so they carry no score.

About Brighton

7,688residents
$80,682median household income
2,188residents per square mile
3,764households
47.4median age
3.5square miles of land

Brighton has 7,688 residents on 3.5 square miles of land, about 2,188 people per square mile (ACS 2024 5-year estimates, Census Gazetteer).

The median household income is $80,682 and the median age is 47.4. These figures describe the town. They do not show who visits any business on this page.

Our October 2026 data has 65 restaurants with a Brighton mailing address: 84.5 per 10,000 residents. A mailing city can differ from the city limits, so treat the ratio as a guide.

How to choose a restaurant in Brighton

Call ahead about allergies. Ask how the kitchen keeps an allergen apart, not only whether a dish contains it.

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.

Restaurants near Brighton

CityDistanceRestaurantsTop score
Hamburg Township5.0 mi southwest268
Lakeland5.6 mi southwest164
Whitmore Lake7.7 mi south370
South Lyon8.2 mi southeast1875
New Hudson8.7 mi east1576
Howell9.4 mi northwest4778
Pinckney9.5 mi southwest1073
Hartland9.5 mi north2173

Other local pros in Brighton

Personal Injury Attorneys 7Water Damage Restoration Companies 10Mold Remediation Companies 5Mold Inspection and Testing Companies 6Plumbers 19Roofers 16HVAC Companies 17Electricians 21Dentists 42Med Spas 25Pilates and Fitness Studios 40Photographers 23Coffee Cart Vendors and Mobile Coffee Bars 16Cafés and Coffee Shops 25Real Estate Brokerages 116Dance Studios 9Everything in BrightonRestaurants in Livingston County

Questions

How many restaurants are in Brighton, MI?

Our October 2026 data lists 65 restaurants with a Brighton mailing address. 63 have a Google rating and are scored. A business can be missing, so treat the count as a floor.

Who is the top-rated restaurant in Brighton?

Sushi Zen has the highest TownAnswer score in Brighton: 75 out of 100, from 4.7 stars and 2,392 Google reviews. Scores change when listings change.

How is the score worked out?

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.

Can a business pay to rank higher?

No. Every business is scored by the same rules, and no payment changes a score or a place on a list.

Which restaurants near Brighton are outside the city?

Nearby city pages: Hamburg Township (5.0 miles), Lakeland (5.6 miles), Whitmore Lake (7.7 miles), South Lyon (8.2 miles).

What should I ask a restaurant before I hire?

Do they take reservations, and how far ahead? Can the kitchen handle your allergy or diet? Is there parking, and is the room accessible?

Which county is Brighton in?

Brighton is in Livingston County. See every restaurant in the county on the Livingston County page.

How often is this page updated?

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.

Sources

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.