Weekend hoursClaimed on Google254 reviews
Front Porch Cafe is at 9235 Main St, Ellsworth, MI 49729. Google files it under "Restaurant" and also Breakfast restaurant, Cafe. After we adjust for review count, its 4.8 stars count as 4.78.
Ellsworth, Antrim County, Michigan
Restaurants in Ellsworth, MI (2026)
5 restaurants with a Ellsworth address, scored out of 100. Updated October 2026.
Who is the best restaurant in Ellsworth, MI?
As of October 2026, the highest-scoring restaurant in Ellsworth, MI on TownAnswer is Front Porch Cafe, with a score of 71 out of 100 (4.8 stars from 254 Google reviews). Next are Friske's Farm Market (67) and Antrim Dells Golf Course and The Sunset Bar & Grill (67). We scored 5 restaurants with a Ellsworth address. If review count matters most, Friske's Farm Market has the most Google reviews (1,736).
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.
Ellsworth at a glance
Our October 2026 pull of Google Maps found 5 restaurants with a Ellsworth mailing address. 5 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 Ellsworth is Friske's Farm Market with 1,736 Google reviews. The median rating among scored listings is 4.5 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 Ellsworth, 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
Open after 8 PMWeekend hoursClaimed on Google1,736 reviews
You will find Friske's Farm Market at 10743 US-31, Ellsworth, MI 49729. It sits about 5.3 miles west of central Ellsworth. Its Google category is "Farmers' market", with Bakery, Cafe, Coffee shop as extra categories. Its 4.5 stars rest on 1,736 reviews, which our method reads as 4.50 after the review-count adjustment.
Open 24 hoursWeekend hoursBooks onlineClaimed on Google185 reviews
Antrim Dells Golf Course and The Sunset Bar & Grill lists its address as 12352 Antrim Dr, Ellsworth, MI 49729. It sits about 5.4 miles west of central Ellsworth. Google files it under "Restaurant" and also Bar, Golf club, Golf course. Its 4.4 stars rest on 185 reviews, which our method reads as 4.40 after the review-count adjustment.
Open after 8 PMWeekend hours246 reviews
Gold Nugget Bar & Grill lists its address as 6513 Center St, Ellsworth, MI 49729. Its Google category is "Restaurant", with Bar as extra categories. Its 4.2 stars rest on 246 reviews, which our method reads as 4.21 after the review-count adjustment. The owner has not claimed the Google listing.
Weekend hoursClaimed on Google
You will find The Cellars at Royal Farms, LLC at 10445 US-31, Ellsworth, MI 49729. It sits about 5.2 miles west of central Ellsworth. Its Google category is "Winery", with Cider mill, Gift shop, Small plates restaurant as extra categories. After we adjust for review count, its 4.6 stars count as 4.54.
Side by side
| # | Business | Score | Grade | Rating | Reviews | Street |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Front Porch Cafe | 71 | B | 4.8 | 254 | 9235 Main St |
| 2 | Friske's Farm Market | 67 | B- | 4.5 | 1,736 | 10743 US-31 |
| 3 | Antrim Dells Golf Course and The Sunset Bar & Grill | 67 | B- | 4.4 | 185 | 12352 Antrim Dr |
| 4 | Gold Nugget Bar & Grill | 58 | C | 4.2 | 246 | 6513 Center St |
| 5 | The Cellars at Royal Farms, LLC | 57 | C | 4.6 | 34 | 10445 US-31 |
About Ellsworth
265residents
$61,000median household income
354residents per square mile
118households
47.8median age
0.7square miles of land
Ellsworth has 265 residents on 0.7 square miles of land, about 354 people per square mile (ACS 2024 5-year estimates, Census Gazetteer).
The median household income is $61,000 and the median age is 47.8. These figures describe the town. They do not show who visits any business on this page.
Our October 2026 data has 5 restaurants with a Ellsworth mailing address: 188.7 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 Ellsworth
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 Ellsworth
| City | Distance | Restaurants | Top score |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Jordan | 5.6 mi east | 7 | 65 |
| Central Lake | 6.8 mi south | 6 | 71 |
| Charlevoix | 10.1 mi north | 28 | 73 |
| Kewadin | 10.3 mi southwest | 2 | 65 |
| Wilson | 10.4 mi east | 1 | 50 |
| Boyne City | 11.7 mi east | 22 | 75 |
| Bellaire | 13.7 mi south | 27 | 71 |
| Boyne Falls | 16.0 mi east | 11 | 68 |
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Questions
How many restaurants are in Ellsworth, MI?
Our October 2026 data lists 5 restaurants with a Ellsworth mailing address. 5 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 Ellsworth?
Front Porch Cafe has the highest TownAnswer score in Ellsworth: 71 out of 100, from 4.8 stars and 254 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 Ellsworth are outside the city?
Nearby city pages: East Jordan (5.6 miles), Central Lake (6.8 miles), Charlevoix (10.1 miles), Kewadin (10.3 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 Ellsworth in?
Ellsworth is in Antrim County. See every restaurant in the county on the Antrim 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, Ellsworth 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.