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Dexter, Washtenaw County, Michigan

Top-Rated Restaurants in Dexter, MI (2026)

14 restaurants with a Dexter address, scored out of 100. Updated October 2026.

Who is the best restaurant in Dexter, MI?

As of October 2026, the highest-scoring restaurant in Dexter, MI on TownAnswer is La Marsa Dexter, with a score of 78 out of 100 (4.9 stars from 784 Google reviews). Next are Dexter Brunch House (78) and A&W Restaurant (73). We scored 14 restaurants with a Dexter address. If review count matters most, A&W Restaurant has the most Google reviews (1,825).

Dexter at a glance

Our October 2026 pull of Google Maps found 14 restaurants with a Dexter mailing address. 14 list a website, 13 have claimed their Google listing and 10 take online bookings.

1 belong to a business with three or more Michigan locations in our data. The other 13 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 Dexter is A&W Restaurant with 1,825 Google reviews. The median rating among scored listings is 4.6 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 Dexter, 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

03

A&W Restaurant

★ 4.6 1,825 Google reviews

73scoreB

Open after 8 PMWeekend hoursBooks onlineClaimed on Google1,825 reviews

A&W Restaurant lists its address as 8220 Dexter-Chelsea Rd, Dexter, MI 48130. It sits about 0.8 miles northwest of central Dexter. Its Google category is "Fast food restaurant", with American restaurant, Dessert restaurant, Hamburger restaurant as extra categories. Its 4.6 stars rest on 1,825 reviews, which our method reads as 4.60 after the review-count adjustment. A&W Restaurant has 15 locations in our Michigan data. Each location is scored on its own reviews.

(734) 426-4427WebsiteMapScore detailsOwn it? Claim free

05

Wings N Things

★ 4.6 240 Google reviews

71scoreB

Open after 8 PMWeekend hoursBooks onlineClaimed on Google240 reviews

Wings N Things is at 3220 Broad St, Dexter, MI 48130. It sits about 0.6 miles northwest of central Dexter. Its Google category is "Restaurant", with Chicken wings restaurant, Hamburger restaurant, Ice cream shop as extra categories. Its 4.6 stars rest on 240 reviews, which our method reads as 4.59 after the review-count adjustment.

(734) 426-7754WebsiteMapScore detailsOwn it? Claim free

12

42 North Social House

★ 4.3 169 Google reviews

65scoreB-

Open after 8 PMWeekend hoursBooks onlineClaimed on Google169 reviews

You will find 42 North Social House at 7954 Ann Arbor St, Dexter, MI 48130. It sits about 0.4 miles northwest of central Dexter. Google files it under "American restaurant" and also Bar, Fine dining restaurant, Seafood restaurant. Its 4.3 stars rest on 169 reviews, which our method reads as 4.31 after the review-count adjustment.

(734) 212-2001WebsiteMapScore detailsOwn it? Claim free

Side by side

#BusinessScoreGradeRatingReviewsStreet
1La Marsa Dexter78B+4.97847049 Dexter Ann Arbor Rd
2Dexter Brunch House78B+4.94988124 Main St
3A&W Restaurant73B4.61,8258220 Dexter-Chelsea Rd
4Little Tokyo72B4.9877050 Dexter Ann Arbor Rd #100
5Wings N Things71B4.62403220 Broad St
6Aubree's Pizzeria & Grill70B4.41,4578031 Main St #101
7The Kitchen at Jolly Pumpkin70B4.53682319 Bishop Cir E
8Chela's69B-4.44437065 Dexter Ann Arbor Rd
9Beer Grotto Dexter67B-4.45718059 Main St
10Raterman Bread Haus & Bistro67B-4.51328080 Grand St #1b
11Dexter's Pub65B-4.31,2748114 Main St
1242 North Social House65B-4.31697954 Ann Arbor St
13Zingerman's Cornman Farms64C+4.82168540 Island Lake Rd
14Joe and Rosie Coffee and Tea63C+4.64428074 Main St

About Dexter

4,521residents
$106,637median household income
2,327residents per square mile
1,840households
43.4median age
1.9square miles of land

Dexter has 4,521 residents on 1.9 square miles of land, about 2,327 people per square mile (ACS 2024 5-year estimates, Census Gazetteer).

The median household income is $106,637 and the median age is 43.4. These figures describe the town. They do not show who visits any business on this page.

Our October 2026 data has 14 restaurants with a Dexter mailing address: 31.0 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 Dexter

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 Dexter

CityDistanceRestaurantsTop score
Chelsea7.2 mi west3173
Ann Arbor8.6 mi southeast18578
Whitmore Lake9.0 mi northeast370
Pinckney9.0 mi north1073
Lakeland9.3 mi north164
Hamburg Township10.0 mi north268
Saline12.2 mi southeast2573
Gregory13.6 mi northwest168

Other local pros in Dexter

Personal Injury Attorneys 2Water Damage Restoration Companies 2Mold Remediation Companies 1Plumbers 6HVAC Companies 3Electricians 4Dentists 16Med Spas 3Pilates and Fitness Studios 9Photographers 5Coffee Cart Vendors and Mobile Coffee Bars 4Cafés and Coffee Shops 7Real Estate Brokerages 6Dance Studios 4Everything in DexterRestaurants in Washtenaw County

Questions

How many restaurants are in Dexter, MI?

Our October 2026 data lists 14 restaurants with a Dexter mailing address. 14 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 Dexter?

La Marsa Dexter has the highest TownAnswer score in Dexter: 78 out of 100, from 4.9 stars and 784 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 Dexter are outside the city?

Nearby city pages: Chelsea (7.2 miles), Ann Arbor (8.6 miles), Whitmore Lake (9.0 miles), Pinckney (9.0 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 Dexter in?

Dexter is in Washtenaw County. See every restaurant in the county on the Washtenaw 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.