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East Tawas, Iosco County, Michigan
18 restaurants with a East Tawas address, scored out of 100. Updated October 2026.
As of October 2026, the highest-scoring restaurant in East Tawas, MI on TownAnswer is Route 23 BBQ, with a score of 72 out of 100 (4.7 stars from 801 Google reviews). Next are The Bento Bowl (71) and G's Pizzeria Bar & Grill East Tawas (70). We scored 18 restaurants with a East Tawas address. If review count matters most, Mangos has the most Google reviews (2,054). For the highest star rating with 25 or more reviews, see The Bento Bowl (4.8 stars).
Our October 2026 pull of Google Maps found 18 restaurants with a East Tawas mailing address. 14 list a website, 16 have claimed their Google listing and 7 take online bookings.
6 belong to a business with three or more Michigan locations in our data. The other 12 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 East Tawas is Mangos with 2,054 Google reviews. The median rating among scored listings is 4.3 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 hoursClaimed on Google801 reviews
Route 23 BBQ lists its address as 1626 S U.S. 23 #48730, East Tawas, MI 48730. That is 1.4 miles east of the East Tawas city center. Google files it under "Southern restaurant (US)" and also Family restaurant, Restaurant, Sandwich shop. After we adjust for review count, its 4.7 stars count as 4.69.
Open after 8 PMWeekend hoursBooks onlineClaimed on Google
You will find The Bento Bowl at 108 W Westover St, East Tawas, MI 48730. That is 0.8 miles southwest of the East Tawas city center. Its Google category is "Pan-Asian restaurant". After we adjust for review count, its 4.8 stars count as 4.75.
Open after 8 PMWeekend hoursBooks onlineClaimed on Google1,644 reviews
G's Pizzeria Bar & Grill East Tawas lists its address as 115 E Bay St, East Tawas, MI 48730. That is 0.8 miles south of the East Tawas city center. Google files it under "Pizza restaurant". Its 4.4 stars rest on 1,644 reviews, which our method reads as 4.40 after the review-count adjustment.
Open after 8 PMWeekend hoursClaimed on Google2,054 reviews
You will find Mangos at 214 Newman St, East Tawas, MI 48730. That is 0.7 miles southwest of the East Tawas city center. Its Google category is "Mexican restaurant". After we adjust for review count, its 4.5 stars count as 4.50.
Open after 8 PMWeekend hoursClaimed on Google502 reviews
Dairy Queen Grill & Chill is at 118 W Bay St, East Tawas, MI 48730. That is 0.9 miles southwest of the East Tawas city center. Google files it under "Fast food restaurant" and also Ice cream shop. After we adjust for review count, its 4.4 stars count as 4.40. Dairy Queen Grill & Chill has 18 locations in our Michigan data. Each location is scored on its own reviews.
Open after 8 PMWeekend hoursClaimed on Google1,386 reviews
Mr. Jack'ss Sports Bar & Grill lists its address as 105 W Westover St, East Tawas, MI 48730. That is 0.8 miles southwest of the East Tawas city center. Its Google category is "American restaurant". After we adjust for review count, its 4.2 stars count as 4.20.
★ 4.8 91 Google reviews
Weekend hoursClaimed on Google
Downtown Diner is at 221 Newman St, East Tawas, MI 48730. That is 0.8 miles southwest of the East Tawas city center. Its Google category is "Brunch restaurant". Its 4.8 stars rest on 91 reviews, which our method reads as 4.74 after the review-count adjustment.
Open after 8 PMWeekend hours1,410 reviews
Barnacle Bill's lists its address as 119 Newman St, East Tawas, MI 48730. That is 0.8 miles southwest of the East Tawas city center. Its Google category is "Bar & grill". Its 4.3 stars rest on 1,410 reviews, which our method reads as 4.30 after the review-count adjustment. The owner has not claimed the Google listing.
Open after 8 PMWeekend hoursBooks onlineClaimed on Google509 reviews
Long John Silver's | KFC lists its address as 600 W Bay St, East Tawas, MI 48730. It sits about 1.1 miles southwest of central East Tawas. Its Google category is "Fast food restaurant", with Seafood restaurant as extra categories. After we adjust for review count, its 3.9 stars count as 3.91.
Open after 8 PMWeekend hoursClaimed on Google427 reviews
Northwoods Steakhouse lists its address as 1222 US-23, East Tawas, MI 48730. That is 0.8 miles southeast of the East Tawas city center. Its Google category is "Steak house", with Wine bar as extra categories. After we adjust for review count, its 4.1 stars count as 4.11.
Open after 8 PMWeekend hoursBooks onlineClaimed on Google288 reviews
Hungry Howie's Pizza is at 200 W Bay St, East Tawas, MI 48730. It sits about 0.9 miles southwest of central East Tawas. Its Google category is "Restaurant", with Caterer, Chicken wings restaurant, Fast food restaurant as extra categories. After we adjust for review count, its 4.0 stars count as 4.02. Hungry Howie's Pizza has 43 locations in our Michigan data. Each location is scored on its own reviews.
★ 4.4 1,570 Google reviews
Open after 8 PMWeekend hours1,570 reviews
China Buffet lists its address as 724 E Bay St, East Tawas, MI 48730. It sits about 0.7 miles south of central East Tawas. Its Google category is "Chinese restaurant", with Buffet restaurant, Restaurant as extra categories. After we adjust for review count, its 4.4 stars count as 4.40. China Buffet has 4 locations in our Michigan data. Each location is scored on its own reviews. The owner has not claimed the Google listing.
Open after 8 PMWeekend hoursBooks onlineClaimed on Google382 reviews
KFC is at 600 W Bay St, East Tawas, MI 48730. It sits about 1.1 miles southwest of central East Tawas. Google files it under "Chicken restaurant" and also Fast food restaurant. After we adjust for review count, its 3.8 stars count as 3.82. KFC has 25 locations in our Michigan data. Each location is scored on its own reviews.
Open after 8 PMWeekend hoursBooks onlineClaimed on Google298 reviews
Bayside Restaurant and Lounge is at 300 E Bay St, East Tawas, MI 48730. That is 0.8 miles south of the East Tawas city center. Google files it under "Restaurant". Its 3.8 stars rest on 298 reviews, which our method reads as 3.83 after the review-count adjustment.
Open after 8 PMWeekend hoursClaimed on Google1,403 reviews
You will find Big Boy at 1222 US-23, East Tawas, MI 48730. It sits about 0.8 miles southeast of central East Tawas. Its Google category is "American restaurant", with Breakfast restaurant, Hamburger restaurant, Restaurant as extra categories. Its 3.8 stars rest on 1,403 reviews, which our method reads as 3.81 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 hoursClaimed on Google
East Tawas EZ Mart lists its address as 2099 US-23, East Tawas, MI 48730. It sits about 2.4 miles east of central East Tawas. Google files it under "Convenience store" and also ATM, Gas station, Pizza Takeout. After we adjust for review count, its 4.5 stars count as 4.47.
★ 4.0 220 Google reviews
Open after 8 PMWeekend hoursClaimed on Google220 reviews
Social Oak Chophouse & Wine Bar lists its address as 821 W Bay St, East Tawas, MI 48730. That is 1.3 miles southwest of the East Tawas city center. Its Google category is "American restaurant". Its 4.0 stars rest on 220 reviews, which our method reads as 4.03 after the review-count adjustment.
★ 4.0 59 Google reviews
Opens before 7 AMOpen after 8 PMWeekend hoursBooks onlineClaimed on Google
Starbucks Coffee Company is at 826 W Bay St, East Tawas, MI 48730. It sits about 1.3 miles southwest of central East Tawas. Google files it under "Coffee shop" and also Breakfast restaurant, Cafe, Coffee store. Its 4.0 stars rest on 59 reviews, which our method reads as 4.08 after the review-count adjustment. Starbucks Coffee Company has 13 locations in our Michigan data. Each location is scored on its own reviews.
| # | Business | Score | Grade | Rating | Reviews | Street |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Route 23 BBQ | 72 | B | 4.7 | 801 | 1626 S U.S. 23 #48730 |
| 2 | The Bento Bowl | 71 | B | 4.8 | 95 | 108 W Westover St |
| 3 | G's Pizzeria Bar & Grill East Tawas | 70 | B | 4.4 | 1,644 | 115 E Bay St |
| 4 | Mangos | 68 | B- | 4.5 | 2,054 | 214 Newman St |
| 5 | Dairy Queen Grill & Chill | 67 | B- | 4.4 | 502 | 118 W Bay St |
| 6 | Mr. Jack'ss Sports Bar & Grill | 63 | C+ | 4.2 | 1,386 | 105 W Westover St |
| 7 | Downtown Diner | 63 | C+ | 4.8 | 91 | 221 Newman St |
| 8 | Barnacle Bill's | 62 | C+ | 4.3 | 1,410 | 119 Newman St |
| 9 | Long John Silver's | KFC | 61 | C+ | 3.9 | 509 | 600 W Bay St |
| 10 | Northwoods Steakhouse | 61 | C+ | 4.1 | 427 | 1222 US-23 |
| 11 | Hungry Howie's Pizza | 61 | C+ | 4.0 | 288 | 200 W Bay St |
| 12 | China Buffet | 59 | C | 4.4 | 1,570 | 724 E Bay St |
| 13 | KFC | 59 | C | 3.8 | 382 | 600 W Bay St |
| 14 | Bayside Restaurant and Lounge | 58 | C | 3.8 | 298 | 300 E Bay St |
| 15 | Big Boy | 56 | C | 3.8 | 1,403 | 1222 US-23 |
| 16 | East Tawas EZ Mart | 56 | C | 4.5 | 38 | 2099 US-23 |
| 17 | Social Oak Chophouse & Wine Bar | 53 | C | 4.0 | 220 | 821 W Bay St |
| 18 | Starbucks Coffee Company | 49 | C- | 4.0 | 59 | 826 W Bay St |
East Tawas has 2,675 residents on 2.8 square miles of land, about 951 people per square mile (ACS 2024 5-year estimates, Census Gazetteer).
The median household income is $42,450 and the median age is 57.9. These figures describe the town. They do not show who visits any business on this page.
Our October 2026 data has 18 restaurants with a East Tawas mailing address: 67.3 per 10,000 residents. A mailing city can differ from the city limits, so treat the ratio as a guide.
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Chains are scored by the same rules as independent restaurants. Each location is scored on its own reviews.
| City | Distance | Restaurants | Top score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tawas City | 2.5 mi southwest | 9 | 73 |
| Au Sable Township | 8.4 mi northeast | 1 | 61 |
| National City | 9.7 mi west | 2 | 66 |
| Oscoda Township | 12.3 mi north | 22 | 68 |
| Whittemore | 16.3 mi west | 4 | 71 |
| Hale | 17.9 mi west | 9 | 72 |
| Greenbush | 18.4 mi north | 2 | 66 |
| Au Gres | 20.0 mi southwest | 6 | 68 |
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Our October 2026 data lists 18 restaurants with a East Tawas mailing address. 18 have a Google rating and are scored. A business can be missing, so treat the count as a floor.
Route 23 BBQ has the highest TownAnswer score in East Tawas: 72 out of 100, from 4.7 stars and 801 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: Tawas City (2.5 miles), Au Sable Township (8.4 miles), National City (9.7 miles), Oscoda Township (12.3 miles).
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East Tawas is in Iosco County. See every restaurant in the county on the Iosco 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.
