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Clare, Clare County, Michigan
28 restaurants with a Clare address, scored out of 100. Updated October 2026.
As of October 2026, the highest-scoring restaurant in Clare, MI on TownAnswer is 505 Cafe, with a score of 73 out of 100 (4.6 stars from 627 Google reviews). Next are Herrick House and The Mulberry Cafe (72) and Buccilli's Pizza of Clare (71). We scored 28 restaurants with a Clare address. If review count matters most, Ponderosa has the most Google reviews (2,874). For the highest star rating with 25 or more reviews, see Ruk Thai Kitchen (4.8 stars).
Our October 2026 pull of Google Maps found 28 restaurants with a Clare mailing address. 25 list a website, 26 have claimed their Google listing and 18 take online bookings.
14 belong to a business with three or more Michigan locations in our data. The other 14 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 Clare is Ponderosa with 2,874 Google reviews. The median rating among scored listings is 4.2 stars.
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
Weekend hoursBooks onlineClaimed on Google627 reviews
505 Cafe is at 505 N McEwan St, Clare, MI 48617. It sits about 0.8 miles southwest of central Clare. Google files it under "Restaurant" and also Cafe. Its 4.6 stars rest on 627 reviews, which our method reads as 4.60 after the review-count adjustment.
Weekend hoursClaimed on Google910 reviews
Herrick House and The Mulberry Cafe lists its address as 120 E 5th St, Clare, MI 48617. That is 0.7 miles south of the Clare city center. Its Google category is "Restaurant". Its 4.7 stars rest on 910 reviews, which our method reads as 4.70 after the review-count adjustment.
Open after 8 PMWeekend hoursBooks onlineClaimed on Google1,272 reviews
Buccilli's Pizza of Clare lists its address as 1541 N McEwan St, Clare, MI 48617. It sits about 0.3 miles west of central Clare. Its Google category is "Pizza restaurant", with Italian restaurant, Salad shop, Sandwich shop as extra categories. After we adjust for review count, its 4.5 stars count as 4.50.
Open after 8 PMWeekend hoursClaimed on Google2,154 reviews
You will find The Whitehouse Restaurant at 613 N McEwan St, Clare, MI 48617. It sits about 0.7 miles southwest of central Clare. Google files it under "Restaurant" and also Diner. After we adjust for review count, its 4.6 stars count as 4.60.
Open after 8 PMWeekend hoursBooks onlineClaimed on Google1,110 reviews
Culver’s lists its address as 10401 S Clare Ave, Clare, MI 48617. That is 0.7 miles northwest of the Clare city center. Google files it under "American restaurant" and also Dessert restaurant, Fast food restaurant, Hamburger restaurant. Its 4.4 stars rest on 1,110 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 hoursBooks onlineClaimed on Google1,060 reviews
Timeout Tavern is at 601 N McEwan St, Clare, MI 48617. That is 0.7 miles southwest of the Clare city center. Google files it under "Bar & grill" and also Pub. Its 4.4 stars rest on 1,060 reviews, which our method reads as 4.40 after the review-count adjustment.
Open after 8 PMWeekend hoursClaimed on Google1,099 reviews
You will find Ruckle's Pier at 405 N McEwan St, Clare, MI 48617. That is 0.8 miles southwest of the Clare city center. Its Google category is "Bar & grill", with Bar, Restaurant as extra categories. Its 4.5 stars rest on 1,099 reviews, which our method reads as 4.50 after the review-count adjustment.
★ 4.8 409 Google reviews
Weekend hoursClaimed on Google409 reviews
You will find Ruk Thai Kitchen at 1446 N McEwan St, Clare, MI 48617. Its Google category is "Restaurant". After we adjust for review count, its 4.8 stars count as 4.79.
Open after 8 PMWeekend hoursBooks onlineClaimed on Google382 reviews
Four Leaf Brewing lists its address as 412 N McEwan St, Clare, MI 48617. That is 0.8 miles southwest of the Clare city center. Google files it under "Brewery" and also Beer garden, Beer hall, Cider bar. Its 4.6 stars rest on 382 reviews, which our method reads as 4.59 after the review-count adjustment.
Open after 8 PMWeekend hoursBooks onlineClaimed on Google296 reviews
You will find Hungry Howie's Pizza at 919 N McEwan St, Clare, MI 48617. That is 0.5 miles southwest of the Clare city center. Its Google category is "Restaurant", with Caterer, Chicken wings restaurant, Fast food restaurant as extra categories. After we adjust for review count, its 4.2 stars count as 4.21. Hungry Howie's Pizza has 43 locations in our Michigan data. Each location is scored on its own reviews.
Open after 8 PMWeekend hoursClaimed on Google185 reviews
Pere Market & Antiques lists its address as 8990 E Saginaw Rd, Clare, MI 48617. That is 5.3 miles southeast of the Clare city center. Its Google category is "Takeout Restaurant". Its 4.4 stars rest on 185 reviews, which our method reads as 4.40 after the review-count adjustment.
Open after 8 PMWeekend hoursBooks onlineClaimed on Google978 reviews
Arby's lists its address as 10207 S Clare Ave, Clare, MI 48617. That is 0.8 miles north of the Clare city center. Its Google category is "Fast food restaurant", with American restaurant, Deli, Grocery delivery service as extra categories. After we adjust for review count, its 4.0 stars count as 4.01. Arby's has 24 locations in our Michigan data. Each location is scored on its own reviews.
Open after 8 PMWeekend hoursBooks onlineClaimed on Google599 reviews
You will find Mancino's of Clare at 10348 S Clare Ave, Clare, MI 48617. That is 0.8 miles northwest of the Clare city center. Its Google category is "Pizza restaurant". After we adjust for review count, its 4.0 stars count as 4.01.
Open after 8 PMWeekend hoursClaimed on Google471 reviews
Loomis Lounge is at 10615 N Loomis Rd #9509, Clare, MI 48617. That is 5.2 miles southeast of the Clare city center. Its Google category is "Bar & grill". Its 4.2 stars rest on 471 reviews, which our method reads as 4.21 after the review-count adjustment.
Claimed on Google1,434 reviews
Doherty Hotel is at 604 N McEwan St, Clare, MI 48617. That is 0.7 miles southwest of the Clare city center. Google files it under "Restaurant" and also Bar, Hotel. After we adjust for review count, its 4.3 stars count as 4.30.
Open after 8 PMWeekend hoursBooks onlineClaimed on Google2,874 reviews
Ponderosa is at 10306 S Clare Ave, Clare, MI 48617. It sits about 0.8 miles northwest of central Clare. Its Google category is "Steak house", with Buffet restaurant as extra categories. Its 3.9 stars rest on 2,874 reviews, which our method reads as 3.90 after the review-count adjustment. Ponderosa has 3 locations in our Michigan data. Each location is scored on its own reviews.
Open after 8 PMWeekend hoursBooks onlineClaimed on Google257 reviews
Subway is at 10197 S Clare Ave, Clare, MI 48617. It sits about 0.9 miles north of central Clare. Google files it under "Sandwich shop" and also Caterer, Fast food restaurant, Takeout Restaurant. Its 4.2 stars rest on 257 reviews, which our method reads as 4.21 after the review-count adjustment. Subway has 135 locations in our Michigan data. Each location is scored on its own reviews.
★ 4.8 44 Google reviews
Weekend hoursClaimed on Google
Fuel Up Nutrition lists its address as 1420 N McEwan St, Clare, MI 48617. Its Google category is "Health food restaurant", with Coffee shop as extra categories. After we adjust for review count, its 4.8 stars count as 4.70.
Opens before 7 AMOpen after 8 PMWeekend hoursBooks onlineClaimed on Google2,412 reviews
You will find McDonald's at 10295 S Clare Ave, Clare, MI 48617. That is 0.8 miles north of the Clare city center. Its Google category is "Fast food restaurant", with Breakfast restaurant, Coffee shop, Hamburger restaurant as extra categories. After we adjust for review count, its 3.7 stars count as 3.70. McDonald's has 106 locations in our Michigan data. Each location is scored on its own reviews.
Open after 8 PMWeekend hoursBooks onlineClaimed on Google1,130 reviews
Wendy's is at 10332 S Clare Ave, Clare, MI 48617. That is 0.8 miles northwest of the Clare city center. Its Google category is "Fast food restaurant", with Hamburger restaurant, Restaurant as extra categories. Its 3.7 stars rest on 1,130 reviews, which our method reads as 3.71 after the review-count adjustment. Wendy's has 23 locations in our Michigan data. Each location is scored on its own reviews.
Open after 8 PMWeekend hoursBooks onlineClaimed on Google1,660 reviews
You will find Taco Bell at 10384 S Clare Ave, Clare, MI 48617. It sits about 0.7 miles northwest of central Clare. Google files it under "Fast food restaurant" and also Burrito restaurant, Takeout Restaurant, Mexican restaurant. Its 3.6 stars rest on 1,660 reviews, which our method reads as 3.61 after the review-count adjustment. Taco Bell has 45 locations in our Michigan data. Each location is scored on its own reviews.
Open after 8 PMWeekend hoursBooks onlineClaimed on Google1,836 reviews
You will find Big Boy at 10240 S Clare Ave, Clare, MI 48617. That is 0.9 miles northwest of the Clare city center. Its Google category is "Restaurant", with American restaurant, Buffet restaurant, Caterer as extra categories. Its 3.4 stars rest on 1,836 reviews, which our method reads as 3.41 after the review-count adjustment. Big Boy has 22 locations in our Michigan data. Each location is scored on its own reviews.
Opens before 7 AMOpen after 8 PMWeekend hoursBooks onlineClaimed on Google921 reviews
You will find Burger King at 10210 S Clare Ave, Clare, MI 48617. It sits about 0.9 miles northwest of central Clare. Its Google category is "Fast food restaurant", with Breakfast restaurant, Delivery service, Family restaurant as extra categories. Its 3.5 stars rest on 921 reviews, which our method reads as 3.51 after the review-count adjustment. Burger King has 50 locations in our Michigan data. Each location is scored on its own reviews.
Open after 8 PMWeekend hoursBooks onlineClaimed on Google
Jimmy John's lists its address as 10402 S Clare Ave, Clare, MI 48617. That is 0.7 miles northwest of the Clare city center. Its Google category is "Sandwich shop", with Caterer, Delivery service, Fast food restaurant as extra categories. After we adjust for review count, its 4.1 stars count as 4.20. Jimmy John's has 7 locations in our Michigan data. Each location is scored on its own reviews.
Open after 8 PMWeekend hoursBooks onlineClaimed on Google329 reviews
Little Caesars Pizza is at 716 N McEwan St, Clare, MI 48617. It sits about 0.6 miles southwest of central Clare. Its Google category is "Pizza restaurant", with Fast food restaurant, Pizza delivery, Pizza Takeout as extra categories. Its 3.4 stars rest on 329 reviews, which our method reads as 3.44 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 Google242 reviews
KFC lists its address as 10384 S Clare Ave, Clare, MI 48617. That is 0.7 miles northwest of the Clare city center. Its Google category is "Chicken restaurant", with Fast food restaurant as extra categories. Its 3.2 stars rest on 242 reviews, which our method reads as 3.27 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 hours
Noble Roman's lists its address as 10197 S Clare Ave, Clare, MI 48617. It sits about 0.9 miles north of central Clare. Its Google category is "Pizza restaurant". Its 3.0 stars rest on 2 reviews, which our method reads as 4.24 after the review-count adjustment. The owner has not claimed the Google listing.
★ 5.0 1 Google review
You will find Hunt Brothers Pizza at 815 Industrial Dr, Clare, MI 48617. That is 1.0 miles south of the Clare city center. Its Google category is "Pizza restaurant". After we adjust for review count, its 5.0 stars count as 4.44. Hunt Brothers Pizza has 8 locations in our Michigan data. Each location is scored on its own reviews. The owner has not claimed the Google listing.
| # | Business | Score | Grade | Rating | Reviews | Street |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 505 Cafe | 73 | B | 4.6 | 627 | 505 N McEwan St |
| 2 | Herrick House and The Mulberry Cafe | 72 | B | 4.7 | 910 | 120 E 5th St |
| 3 | Buccilli's Pizza of Clare | 71 | B | 4.5 | 1,272 | 1541 N McEwan St |
| 4 | The Whitehouse Restaurant | 70 | B | 4.6 | 2,154 | 613 N McEwan St |
| 5 | Culver’s | 70 | B | 4.4 | 1,110 | 10401 S Clare Ave |
| 6 | Timeout Tavern | 70 | B | 4.4 | 1,060 | 601 N McEwan St |
| 7 | Ruckle's Pier | 68 | B- | 4.5 | 1,099 | 405 N McEwan St |
| 8 | Ruk Thai Kitchen | 68 | B- | 4.8 | 409 | 1446 N McEwan St |
| 9 | Four Leaf Brewing | 68 | B- | 4.6 | 382 | 412 N McEwan St |
| 10 | Hungry Howie's Pizza | 65 | B- | 4.2 | 296 | 919 N McEwan St |
| 11 | Pere Market & Antiques | 64 | C+ | 4.4 | 185 | 8990 E Saginaw Rd |
| 12 | Arby's | 63 | C+ | 4.0 | 978 | 10207 S Clare Ave |
| 13 | Mancino's of Clare | 63 | C+ | 4.0 | 599 | 10348 S Clare Ave |
| 14 | Loomis Lounge | 63 | C+ | 4.2 | 471 | 10615 N Loomis Rd #9509 |
| 15 | Doherty Hotel | 62 | C+ | 4.3 | 1,434 | 604 N McEwan St |
| 16 | Ponderosa | 61 | C+ | 3.9 | 2,874 | 10306 S Clare Ave |
| 17 | Subway | 60 | C+ | 4.2 | 257 | 10197 S Clare Ave |
| 18 | Fuel Up Nutrition | 60 | C+ | 4.8 | 44 | 1420 N McEwan St |
| 19 | McDonald's | 58 | C | 3.7 | 2,412 | 10295 S Clare Ave |
| 20 | Wendy's | 58 | C | 3.7 | 1,130 | 10332 S Clare Ave |
| 21 | Taco Bell | 56 | C | 3.6 | 1,660 | 10384 S Clare Ave |
| 22 | Big Boy | 54 | C | 3.4 | 1,836 | 10240 S Clare Ave |
| 23 | Burger King | 54 | C | 3.5 | 921 | 10210 S Clare Ave |
| 24 | Jimmy John's | 54 | C | 4.1 | 32 | 10402 S Clare Ave |
| 25 | Little Caesars Pizza | 53 | C | 3.4 | 329 | 716 N McEwan St |
| 26 | KFC | 52 | C | 3.2 | 242 | 10384 S Clare Ave |
| 27 | Noble Roman's | 42 | C- | 3.0 | 2 | 10197 S Clare Ave |
| 28 | Hunt Brothers Pizza | 32 | C- | 5.0 | 1 | 815 Industrial Dr |
Clare has 3,204 residents on 3.2 square miles of land, about 1,016 people per square mile (ACS 2024 5-year estimates, Census Gazetteer).
The median household income is $41,106 and the median age is 44.5. These figures describe the town. They do not show who visits any business on this page.
Our October 2026 data has 28 restaurants with a Clare mailing address: 87.4 per 10,000 residents. A mailing city can differ from the city limits, so treat the ratio as a guide.
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Our October 2026 data lists 28 restaurants with a Clare mailing address. 28 have a Google rating and are scored. A business can be missing, so treat the count as a floor.
505 Cafe has the highest TownAnswer score in Clare: 73 out of 100, from 4.6 stars and 627 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: Farwell (5.3 miles), Rosebush (8.6 miles), Coleman (10.0 miles), Harrison (13.0 miles).
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Clare is in Clare County. See every restaurant in the county on the Clare County page.
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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.
