Open after 8 PMWeekend hoursBooks onlineClaimed on Google410 reviews
Dryden Bar and Grill lists its address as 5505 E Main St, Dryden, MI 48428. Its Google category is "Bar & grill". After we adjust for review count, its 4.5 stars count as 4.50.
Dryden, Lapeer County, Michigan
Restaurants in Dryden, MI (2026)
4 restaurants with a Dryden address, scored out of 100. Updated October 2026.
Who is the best restaurant in Dryden, MI?
As of October 2026, the highest-scoring restaurant in Dryden, MI on TownAnswer is Dryden Bar and Grill, with a score of 71 out of 100 (4.5 stars from 410 Google reviews). Next are Main St Coney Island (64) and Dryden Food & Liquor (58). We scored 4 restaurants with a Dryden address. For the highest star rating with 25 or more reviews, see Main St Coney Island (4.6 stars).
This page has fewer than three scored businesses, so we keep it out of search results until it has more. The nearest city pages are listed below.
Dryden at a glance
Our October 2026 pull of Google Maps found 4 restaurants with a Dryden mailing address. 1 list a website, 4 have claimed their Google listing and 1 take online bookings.
None belongs to a business with three or more Michigan locations in our data.
Every business is scored by the same rules. A business cannot pay for a higher place.
The most-reviewed restaurant in Dryden is Dryden Bar and Grill with 410 Google reviews. The median rating among scored listings is 4.6 stars.
What to ask before you 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?
- Is there a private room or group menu?
- What are the kitchen hours, not only the bar hours?
Restaurants in Dryden, 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
02
Main St Coney Island
★ 4.6 362 Google reviews
64scoreC+
Open after 8 PMWeekend hoursClaimed on Google362 reviews
You will find Main St Coney Island at 5541 E Main St, Dryden, MI 48428. Google files it under "American restaurant" and also Breakfast restaurant. Its 4.6 stars rest on 362 reviews, which our method reads as 4.59 after the review-count adjustment.
03
Dryden Food & Liquor
★ 4.6 172 Google reviews
58scoreC
Open after 8 PMWeekend hoursClaimed on Google172 reviews
You will find Dryden Food & Liquor at 5121 Dryden Rd, Dryden, MI 48428. It sits about 0.8 miles west of central Dryden. Google files it under "Liquor store" and also Pizza restaurant. After we adjust for review count, its 4.6 stars count as 4.58.
04
Pine House Kitchen & Bar
★ 4.6 64 Google reviews
56scoreC
Claimed on Google
You will find Pine House Kitchen & Bar at 5800 Dryden Rd, Dryden, MI 48428. It sits about 0.6 miles east of central Dryden. Google files it under "Restaurant". After we adjust for review count, its 4.6 stars count as 4.56.
Side by side
| # | Business | Score | Grade | Rating | Reviews | Street |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dryden Bar and Grill | 71 | B | 4.5 | 410 | 5505 E Main St |
| 2 | Main St Coney Island | 64 | C+ | 4.6 | 362 | 5541 E Main St |
| 3 | Dryden Food & Liquor | 58 | C | 4.6 | 172 | 5121 Dryden Rd |
| 4 | Pine House Kitchen & Bar | 56 | C | 4.6 | 64 | 5800 Dryden Rd |
About Dryden
1,182residents
$70,352median household income
1,073residents per square mile
417households
39.0median age
1.1square miles of land
Dryden has 1,182 residents on 1.1 square miles of land, about 1,073 people per square mile (ACS 2024 5-year estimates, Census Gazetteer).
The median household income is $70,352 and the median age is 39.0. These figures describe the town. They do not show who visits any business on this page.
Our October 2026 data has 4 restaurants with a Dryden mailing address: 33.8 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 Dryden
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 Dryden
| City | Distance | Restaurants | Top score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Almont | 4.4 mi southeast | 15 | 71 |
| Imlay City | 5.5 mi northeast | 22 | 75 |
| Leonard | 5.6 mi south | 2 | 67 |
| Addison Township | 7.1 mi south | 2 | 68 |
| Bruce Township | 8.1 mi southeast | 3 | 65 |
| Metamora | 8.5 mi west | 9 | 70 |
| Allenton | 10.4 mi east | 3 | 68 |
| Berlin Township | 10.5 mi east | 2 | 65 |
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Questions
How many restaurants are in Dryden, MI?
Our October 2026 data lists 4 restaurants with a Dryden mailing address. 4 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 Dryden?
Dryden Bar and Grill has the highest TownAnswer score in Dryden: 71 out of 100, from 4.5 stars and 410 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 Dryden are outside the city?
Nearby city pages: Almont (4.4 miles), Imlay City (5.5 miles), Leonard (5.6 miles), Addison Township (7.1 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 Dryden in?
Dryden is in Lapeer County. See every restaurant in the county on the Lapeer 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
- Google Maps listings (ratings, review counts, categories, hours)
- American Community Survey 2024 5-year, Dryden village
- Michigan Department of Agriculture: food safety
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.