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Elk Rapids, Antrim County, Michigan
14 restaurants with a Elk Rapids address, scored out of 100. Updated October 2026.
As of October 2026, the highest-scoring restaurant in Elk Rapids, MI on TownAnswer is Pearl's New Orleans Kitchen, with a score of 73 out of 100 (4.6 stars from 2,862 Google reviews). Next are Masala Magic by Anita (70) and Ames St Cafe (68). We scored 13 restaurants with a Elk Rapids address and list 1 more with no Google rating yet. For the highest star rating with 25 or more reviews, see Alley Cat's Eats & Sweets (4.9 stars).
Our October 2026 pull of Google Maps found 14 restaurants with a Elk Rapids mailing address. 11 list a website, 10 have claimed their Google listing and 3 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 Elk Rapids is Pearl's New Orleans Kitchen with 2,862 Google reviews. The median rating among scored listings is 4.4 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 hoursBooks onlineClaimed on Google2,862 reviews
Pearl's New Orleans Kitchen lists its address as 617 Ames St, Elk Rapids, MI 49629. It sits about 0.4 miles east of central Elk Rapids. Google files it under "Cajun restaurant" and also Creole restaurant, Seafood restaurant. After we adjust for review count, its 4.6 stars count as 4.60.
Open after 8 PMWeekend hoursBooks onlineClaimed on Google170 reviews
Masala Magic by Anita lists its address as 115 Ames St, Elk Rapids, MI 49629. Its Google category is "Indian restaurant". After we adjust for review count, its 4.6 stars count as 4.58.
Claimed on Google215 reviews
You will find Ames St Cafe at 145 Ames St, Elk Rapids, MI 49629. Google files it under "Restaurant". After we adjust for review count, its 4.8 stars count as 4.77.
Open after 8 PMWeekend hoursClaimed on Google367 reviews
You will find Cellar 152 at 152 River St, Elk Rapids, MI 49629. That is 0.5 miles west of the Elk Rapids city center. Its Google category is "Restaurant", with Gift shop, Gourmet grocery store, Home goods store as extra categories. After we adjust for review count, its 4.4 stars count as 4.40.
Open after 8 PMWeekend hours352 reviews
Chef Chuck's lists its address as 147 River St, Elk Rapids, MI 49629. It sits about 0.5 miles west of central Elk Rapids. Its Google category is "Pizza restaurant". After we adjust for review count, its 4.6 stars count as 4.59. The owner has not claimed the Google listing.
Open after 8 PMWeekend hoursClaimed on Google339 reviews
Town Club Elk Rapids is at 133 River St, Elk Rapids, MI 49629. That is 0.4 miles west of the Elk Rapids city center. Google files it under "Bar & grill" and also Bar. Its 4.3 stars rest on 339 reviews, which our method reads as 4.30 after the review-count adjustment.
Open after 8 PMWeekend hoursClaimed on Google234 reviews
The DAM Shop is at DAM Food Truck, 118 Bridge St, Elk Rapids, MI 49629. That is 0.4 miles west of the Elk Rapids city center. Its Google category is "Restaurant". After we adjust for review count, its 4.4 stars count as 4.40.
Open after 8 PMWeekend hoursClaimed on Google163 reviews
You will find Chang Express Restaurant at 114 River St Ste b, Elk Rapids, MI 49629. That is 0.4 miles west of the Elk Rapids city center. Google files it under "Chinese restaurant" and also Fast food restaurant, Thai restaurant. After we adjust for review count, its 4.2 stars count as 4.22.
Open after 8 PMWeekend hoursClaimed on Google
Alley Cat's Eats & Sweets lists its address as 127 Ames St, Elk Rapids, MI 49629. Its Google category is "Restaurant". After we adjust for review count, its 4.9 stars count as 4.72.
Open after 8 PMWeekend hoursBooks onlineClaimed on Google1,117 reviews
Riverwalk Grill is at 106 Ames St, Elk Rapids, MI 49629. Google files it under "Restaurant". Its 3.8 stars rest on 1,117 reviews, which our method reads as 3.81 after the review-count adjustment.
Kolu's Eatery is at 133 Ames St, Elk Rapids, MI 49629. Google files it under "Soul food restaurant". After we adjust for review count, its 4.7 stars count as 4.66. The owner has not claimed the Google listing.
★ 3.7 39 Google reviews
Open after 8 PMWeekend hoursClaimed on Google
You will find Osorio Tacos y Salsas Food Truck # 1 at 211 Industrial Park, Elk Rapids, MI 49629. It sits about 0.4 miles north of central Elk Rapids. Its Google category is "Mexican restaurant". Its 3.7 stars rest on 39 reviews, which our method reads as 3.90 after the review-count adjustment.
★ 4.2 6 Google reviews
Open after 8 PMWeekend hours
Flannigan’s Goat is at 211 Industrial Park, Elk Rapids, MI 49629. That is 0.4 miles north of the Elk Rapids city center. Its Google category is "Barbecue restaurant". After we adjust for review count, its 4.2 stars count as 4.35. The owner has not claimed the Google listing.
These businesses have a Elk Rapids address but no Google rating, so they carry no score.
No Google rating yet
Magic Marges lists Elk Rapids without a street address. It sits about 0.6 miles west of central Elk Rapids. Its Google category is "Indian restaurant". The owner has not claimed the Google listing.
| # | Business | Score | Grade | Rating | Reviews | Street |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pearl's New Orleans Kitchen | 73 | B | 4.6 | 2,862 | 617 Ames St |
| 2 | Masala Magic by Anita | 70 | B | 4.6 | 170 | 115 Ames St |
| 3 | Ames St Cafe | 68 | B- | 4.8 | 215 | 145 Ames St |
| 4 | Cellar 152 | 66 | B- | 4.4 | 367 | 152 River St |
| 5 | Chef Chuck's | 66 | B- | 4.6 | 352 | 147 River St |
| 6 | Town Club Elk Rapids | 64 | C+ | 4.3 | 339 | 133 River St |
| 7 | The DAM Shop | 64 | C+ | 4.4 | 234 | DAM Food Truck, 118 Bridge St |
| 8 | Chang Express Restaurant | 60 | C+ | 4.2 | 163 | 114 River St Ste b |
| 9 | Alley Cat's Eats & Sweets | 60 | C+ | 4.9 | 27 | 127 Ames St |
| 10 | Riverwalk Grill | 59 | C | 3.8 | 1,117 | 106 Ames St |
| 11 | Kolu's Eatery | 56 | C | 4.7 | 87 | 133 Ames St |
| 12 | Osorio Tacos y Salsas Food Truck # 1 | 42 | C- | 3.7 | 39 | 211 Industrial Park |
| 13 | Flannigan’s Goat | 37 | C- | 4.2 | 6 | 211 Industrial Park |
Elk Rapids has 1,624 residents on 1.6 square miles of land, about 984 people per square mile (ACS 2024 5-year estimates, Census Gazetteer).
The median household income is $70,938 and the median age is 57.7. 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 Elk Rapids mailing address: 86.2 per 10,000 residents. A mailing city can differ from the city limits, so treat the ratio as a guide.
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.
| City | Distance | Restaurants | Top score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alden | 6.6 mi east | 4 | 69 |
| Rapid City | 7.0 mi southeast | 7 | 64 |
| Kewadin | 10.0 mi north | 2 | 65 |
| Bellaire | 11.1 mi northeast | 27 | 71 |
| Peshawbestown | 12.9 mi northwest | 2 | 56 |
| Suttons Bay | 13.3 mi northwest | 15 | 73 |
| Central Lake | 13.7 mi northeast | 6 | 71 |
| Traverse City | 13.9 mi southwest | 125 | 77 |
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Our October 2026 data lists 14 restaurants with a Elk Rapids mailing address. 13 have a Google rating and are scored. A business can be missing, so treat the count as a floor.
Pearl's New Orleans Kitchen has the highest TownAnswer score in Elk Rapids: 73 out of 100, from 4.6 stars and 2,862 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: Alden (6.6 miles), Rapid City (7.0 miles), Kewadin (10.0 miles), Bellaire (11.1 miles).
Do they take reservations, and how far ahead? Can the kitchen handle your allergy or diet? Is there parking, and is the room accessible?
Elk Rapids is in Antrim County. See every restaurant in the county on the Antrim 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.
