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Gaylord, Otsego County, Michigan
43 restaurants with a Gaylord address, scored out of 100. Updated October 2026.
As of October 2026, the highest-scoring restaurant in Gaylord, MI on TownAnswer is food n stuff, with a score of 77 out of 100 (4.9 stars from 327 Google reviews). Next are Bennethum's Northern Inn (75) and Tropical Smoothie Cafe (73). We scored 43 restaurants with a Gaylord address. If review count matters most, McDonald's has the most Google reviews (2,549).
Our October 2026 pull of Google Maps found 43 restaurants with a Gaylord mailing address. 41 list a website, 43 have claimed their Google listing and 32 take online bookings.
17 belong to a business with three or more Michigan locations in our data. The other 26 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 Gaylord is McDonald's with 2,549 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
Books onlineClaimed on Google327 reviews
You will find food n stuff at 902 N Center Ave, Gaylord, MI 49735. It sits about 1.4 miles north of central Gaylord. Google files it under "Breakfast restaurant" and also American restaurant, Cafe, Family restaurant. After we adjust for review count, its 4.9 stars count as 4.88.
Open after 8 PMWeekend hoursBooks onlineClaimed on Google1,087 reviews
Bennethum's Northern Inn is at 3917 Old US Hwy 27 S, Gaylord, MI 49735. That is 3.1 miles south of the Gaylord city center. Its Google category is "American restaurant". Its 4.7 stars rest on 1,087 reviews, which our method reads as 4.70 after the review-count adjustment.
Open after 8 PMWeekend hoursBooks onlineClaimed on Google290 reviews
Tropical Smoothie Cafe lists its address as 1378 W Main St, Gaylord, MI 49735. It sits about 1.1 miles northwest of central Gaylord. Its Google category is "Restaurant", with Breakfast restaurant, Cafe, Fast food restaurant as extra categories. Its 4.7 stars rest on 290 reviews, which our method reads as 4.69 after the review-count adjustment. Tropical Smoothie Cafe has 8 locations in our Michigan data. Each location is scored on its own reviews.
Open after 8 PMWeekend hoursBooks onlineClaimed on Google2,294 reviews
Culver’s is at 1397 W Main St, Gaylord, MI 49735. It sits about 1.2 miles northwest of central Gaylord. Google files it under "American restaurant" and also Dessert restaurant, Fast food restaurant, Hamburger restaurant. After we adjust for review count, its 4.5 stars count as 4.50. Culver’s has 64 locations in our Michigan data. Each location is scored on its own reviews.
Weekend hoursBooks onlineClaimed on Google583 reviews
Rise and Dine lists its address as 324 W Main St, Gaylord, MI 49735. That is 0.6 miles north of the Gaylord city center. Its Google category is "Breakfast restaurant", with Lunch restaurant as extra categories. After we adjust for review count, its 4.5 stars count as 4.50.
Open after 8 PMWeekend hoursBooks onlineClaimed on Google2,196 reviews
You will find Five Guys at 1384 W Main St, Gaylord, MI 49735. It sits about 1.1 miles northwest of central Gaylord. Its Google category is "Fast food restaurant", with American restaurant, Hamburger restaurant, Hot dog restaurant as extra categories. Its 4.4 stars rest on 2,196 reviews, which our method reads as 4.40 after the review-count adjustment. Five Guys has 5 locations in our Michigan data. Each location is scored on its own reviews.
Open after 8 PMWeekend hoursBooks onlineClaimed on Google1,594 reviews
Porter Haus lists its address as 3885 Old US Hwy 27 S, Gaylord, MI 49735. It sits about 3.0 miles south of central Gaylord. Its Google category is "Bar & grill". Its 4.4 stars rest on 1,594 reviews, which our method reads as 4.40 after the review-count adjustment.
Open after 8 PMWeekend hoursBooks onlineClaimed on Google511 reviews
CRAVE Pasta - Pizza - Pub is at 148 W Main St, Gaylord, MI 49735. It sits about 0.6 miles northeast of central Gaylord. Its Google category is "Pizza restaurant". Its 4.4 stars rest on 511 reviews, which our method reads as 4.40 after the review-count adjustment.
Open after 8 PMWeekend hoursBooks onlineClaimed on Google361 reviews
Rafi’s | Hibachi & Sushi Bar is at 138 W Main St, Gaylord, MI 49735. It sits about 0.7 miles northeast of central Gaylord. Its Google category is "Asian restaurant", with Breakfast restaurant as extra categories. Its 4.4 stars rest on 361 reviews, which our method reads as 4.40 after the review-count adjustment.
Open after 8 PMWeekend hoursBooks onlineClaimed on Google2,385 reviews
You will find ALPINE TAVERN & EATERY at 216 S Otsego Ave, Gaylord, MI 49735. It sits about 0.5 miles north of central Gaylord. Its Google category is "Bar & grill", with American restaurant, Bar, Family restaurant as extra categories. Its 4.3 stars rest on 2,385 reviews, which our method reads as 4.30 after the review-count adjustment.
Open after 8 PMWeekend hoursBooks onlineClaimed on Google2,116 reviews
El Patrón Grill is at 216 W Main St, Gaylord, MI 49735. It sits about 0.6 miles north of central Gaylord. Google files it under "Mexican restaurant" and also Latin American restaurant, Restaurant. After we adjust for review count, its 4.3 stars count as 4.30.
Open after 8 PMWeekend hoursClaimed on Google1,984 reviews
The Pine Squirrel Bar & Grill is at 1600 S Otsego Ave, Gaylord, MI 49735. It sits about 0.7 miles south of central Gaylord. Google files it under "Restaurant" and also American restaurant, Bar, Bar & grill. Its 4.5 stars rest on 1,984 reviews, which our method reads as 4.50 after the review-count adjustment.
Open after 8 PMWeekend hoursBooks onlineClaimed on Google617 reviews
Jet's Pizza lists its address as 111 West St, Gaylord, MI 49735. That is 0.7 miles northwest of the Gaylord city center. Its Google category is "Pizza restaurant", with Catering food and drink supplier, Caterer, Delivery service as extra categories. After we adjust for review count, its 4.3 stars count as 4.30. Jet's Pizza has 22 locations in our Michigan data. Each location is scored on its own reviews.
Open after 8 PMWeekend hoursBooks onlineClaimed on Google546 reviews
Snowbelt Brewing Co. lists its address as 132 W Main St, Gaylord, MI 49735. It sits about 0.7 miles northeast of central Gaylord. Its Google category is "Brewery", with Restaurant as extra categories. Its 4.5 stars rest on 546 reviews, which our method reads as 4.50 after the review-count adjustment.
Weekend hoursBooks onlineClaimed on Google100 reviews
Mai Salads Soup & Boba is at 109 W Main St, Gaylord, MI 49735. It sits about 0.7 miles northeast of central Gaylord. Google files it under "Salad shop" and also Bubble tea store, Rice restaurant, Soup restaurant. After we adjust for review count, its 4.8 stars count as 4.75.
Open after 8 PMWeekend hoursBooks onlineClaimed on Google779 reviews
Mancino's Pizza & Grinders lists its address as 1157 S Otsego Ave, Gaylord, MI 49735. It sits about 0.4 miles southeast of central Gaylord. Its Google category is "Pizza restaurant". After we adjust for review count, its 4.2 stars count as 4.20. Mancino's Pizza & Grinders has 15 locations in our Michigan data. Each location is scored on its own reviews.
Open after 8 PMWeekend hoursClaimed on Google740 reviews
Timothy's Pub is at 110 S Otsego Ave, Gaylord, MI 49735. That is 0.6 miles north of the Gaylord city center. Its Google category is "Restaurant". After we adjust for review count, its 4.3 stars count as 4.30.
Open after 8 PMWeekend hoursBooks onlineClaimed on Google714 reviews
Ah-Loy Bamboo is at 200 W Main St, Gaylord, MI 49735. It sits about 0.6 miles north of central Gaylord. Google files it under "Chinese restaurant" and also South Asian restaurant, Thai restaurant. After we adjust for review count, its 4.1 stars count as 4.11.
★ 4.4 527 Google reviews
Open after 8 PMWeekend hoursBooks onlineClaimed on Google527 reviews
MÍ VALLARTA - MEXICAN SPEEDY FOOD is at 1006 W Main St, Gaylord, MI 49735. It sits about 0.8 miles northwest of central Gaylord. Its Google category is "Mexican restaurant", with Taco restaurant as extra categories. After we adjust for review count, its 4.4 stars count as 4.40.
Weekend hoursClaimed on Google115 reviews
Nowicki's Sausage Shoppe Gaylord lists its address as 625 W Main St, Gaylord, MI 49735. That is 0.6 miles north of the Gaylord city center. Google files it under "Restaurant" and also Ice cream shop, Meat products store. After we adjust for review count, its 4.6 stars count as 4.58.
Open after 8 PMWeekend hoursBooks onlineClaimed on Google2,099 reviews
The Iron Pig Smokehouse is at 4029 Old US Hwy 27 S, Gaylord, MI 49735. That is 3.2 miles south of the Gaylord city center. Its Google category is "Barbecue restaurant", with Bar, Restaurant as extra categories. After we adjust for review count, its 4.1 stars count as 4.10.
Open after 8 PMWeekend hoursBooks onlineClaimed on Google2,098 reviews
Applebee's Grill + Bar is at 1379 W Main St, Gaylord, MI 49735. That is 1.0 miles northwest of the Gaylord city center. Google files it under "Restaurant" and also American restaurant, Bar & grill, Diner. Its 4.1 stars rest on 2,098 reviews, which our method reads as 4.10 after the review-count adjustment. Applebee's Grill + Bar has 43 locations in our Michigan data. Each location is scored on its own reviews.
Open after 8 PMWeekend hoursBooks onlineClaimed on Google1,453 reviews
QDOBA Mexican Eats is at 832 W Main St, Gaylord, MI 49735. It sits about 0.7 miles north of central Gaylord. Its Google category is "Mexican restaurant", with Bar & grill, Box lunch supplier, Brunch restaurant as extra categories. After we adjust for review count, its 4.1 stars count as 4.10. QDOBA Mexican Eats has 12 locations in our Michigan data. Each location is scored on its own reviews.
Open after 8 PMWeekend hoursBooks onlineClaimed on Google1,141 reviews
Big Buck Brewery is at 550 S Wisconsin Ave, Gaylord, MI 49735. Its Google category is "Brewery", with Bar, Restaurant as extra categories. Its 4.3 stars rest on 1,141 reviews, which our method reads as 4.30 after the review-count adjustment.
Open after 8 PMWeekend hoursClaimed on Google398 reviews
The Landing Zone lists its address as 1200 Gornick Ave, Gaylord, MI 49735. That is 0.3 miles south of the Gaylord city center. Its Google category is "Restaurant", with Bar, Pizza Takeout, Recreation center as extra categories. Its 4.3 stars rest on 398 reviews, which our method reads as 4.30 after the review-count adjustment.
Opens before 7 AMOpen after 8 PMWeekend hoursBooks onlineClaimed on Google2,266 reviews
You will find Bob Evans at 210 Dickerson Rd, Gaylord, MI 49735. That is 0.6 miles northwest of the Gaylord city center. Google files it under "Family restaurant" and also American restaurant, Breakfast restaurant, Takeout Restaurant. After we adjust for review count, its 4.0 stars count as 4.00. Bob Evans has 42 locations in our Michigan data. Each location is scored on its own reviews.
Open after 8 PMWeekend hoursBooks onlineClaimed on Google2,254 reviews
Lucky's Steakhouse is at 2525 Snowdrift Dr, Gaylord, MI 49735. That is 2.2 miles west of the Gaylord city center. Its Google category is "Steak house". After we adjust for review count, its 4.0 stars count as 4.00. Lucky's Steakhouse has 8 locations in our Michigan data. Each location is scored on its own reviews.
Open after 8 PMWeekend hoursBooks onlineClaimed on Google1,603 reviews
Buffalo Wild Wings is at 2305 Snowdrift Dr, Gaylord, MI 49735. It sits about 2.1 miles west of central Gaylord. Its Google category is "Chicken wings restaurant", with Takeout Restaurant, Sports bar as extra categories. After we adjust for review count, its 4.0 stars count as 4.00. Buffalo Wild Wings has 15 locations in our Michigan data. Each location is scored on its own reviews.
Opens before 7 AMOpen after 8 PMWeekend hoursBooks onlineClaimed on Google
Chick-fil-A lists its address as 1354 W Main St, Gaylord, MI 49735. That is 1.0 miles northwest of the Gaylord city center. Its Google category is "Fast food restaurant", with Breakfast restaurant, Caterer, Chicken restaurant as extra categories. Its 4.7 stars rest on 16 reviews, which our method reads as 4.56 after the review-count adjustment. Chick-fil-A has 30 locations in our Michigan data. Each location is scored on its own reviews.
Open after 8 PMWeekend hoursBooks onlineClaimed on Google
The Sports Bar at Treetops Resort is at 625 Resort Blvd Suite C, Gaylord, MI 49735. That is 4.6 miles east of the Gaylord city center. Its Google category is "Restaurant", with Bar, Bar & grill, Sports bar as extra categories. After we adjust for review count, its 4.2 stars count as 4.23.
Open after 8 PMWeekend hoursClaimed on Google1,123 reviews
You will find B.C. Pizza at 1525 W Main St, Gaylord, MI 49735. It sits about 1.3 miles northwest of central Gaylord. Google files it under "Pizza restaurant" and also Italian restaurant, Delivery Restaurant. After we adjust for review count, its 4.1 stars count as 4.10. B.C. Pizza has 5 locations in our Michigan data. Each location is scored on its own reviews.
Open after 8 PMWeekend hoursClaimed on Google146 reviews
You will find Lisa’s Tavern at 330 W Main St, Gaylord, MI 49735. It sits about 0.6 miles north of central Gaylord. Google files it under "Restaurant" and also Breakfast restaurant, Lunch restaurant, Bar. After we adjust for review count, its 4.3 stars count as 4.31.
Open after 8 PMWeekend hoursClaimed on Google500 reviews
You will find Mama Leone's - Italian Restaurant at 2583 S Otsego Ave, Gaylord, MI 49735. It sits about 1.7 miles south of central Gaylord. Google files it under "Italian restaurant" and also Bar, Breakfast restaurant, Lunch restaurant. Its 4.0 stars rest on 500 reviews, which our method reads as 4.01 after the review-count adjustment.
Open after 8 PMWeekend hoursClaimed on Google216 reviews
You will find DerMiner's Parkside Market at 7131 Old US Hwy 27 S, Gaylord, MI 49735. It sits about 6.2 miles south of central Gaylord. Google files it under "Party store" and also Bait shop, Deli, Grocery store. Its 4.4 stars rest on 216 reviews, which our method reads as 4.40 after the review-count adjustment.
Opens before 7 AMOpen after 8 PMWeekend hoursClaimed on Google139 reviews
Legends on the Hill is at 625 Resort Blvd Suite A, Gaylord, MI 49735. That is 4.6 miles east of the Gaylord city center. Its Google category is "American restaurant", with Grill, Breakfast restaurant, Brunch restaurant as extra categories. Its 4.2 stars rest on 139 reviews, which our method reads as 4.22 after the review-count adjustment.
Open after 8 PMWeekend hoursBooks onlineClaimed on Google2,012 reviews
Big Boy lists its address as 1359 W Main St, Gaylord, MI 49735. It sits about 0.9 miles northwest of central Gaylord. Its Google category is "Restaurant", with American restaurant, Buffet restaurant, Caterer as extra categories. After we adjust for review count, its 3.8 stars count as 3.80. Big Boy has 22 locations in our Michigan data. Each location is scored on its own reviews.
Claimed on Google105 reviews
The Summit Grill | The Loon Golf Resort lists its address as 4815 Old US Hwy 27 S, Gaylord, MI 49735. It sits about 3.8 miles south of central Gaylord. Its Google category is "American restaurant", with Bar, Hamburger restaurant, Pizza restaurant as extra categories. After we adjust for review count, its 4.4 stars count as 4.40.
★ 4.2 446 Google reviews
Open after 8 PMWeekend hoursClaimed on Google446 reviews
Jade Buffet - Chinese is at 638 Edelweiss Village Pkwy, Gaylord, MI 49735. That is 0.7 miles northwest of the Gaylord city center. Google files it under "Chinese restaurant". After we adjust for review count, its 4.2 stars count as 4.21.
Opens before 7 AMOpen after 8 PMWeekend hoursBooks onlineClaimed on Google850 reviews
Panera Bread lists its address as 1386 W Main St, Gaylord, MI 49735. That is 1.1 miles northwest of the Gaylord city center. Its Google category is "Cafe", with Bakery, Breakfast restaurant, Caterer as extra categories. Its 3.9 stars rest on 850 reviews, which our method reads as 3.91 after the review-count adjustment. Panera Bread has 19 locations in our Michigan data. Each location is scored on its own reviews.
Opens before 7 AMOpen after 8 PMWeekend hoursBooks onlineClaimed on Google2,549 reviews
McDonald's lists its address as 716 W Main St, Gaylord, MI 49735. That is 0.6 miles north of the Gaylord city center. Google files it under "Fast food restaurant" and also Breakfast restaurant, Coffee shop, Hamburger restaurant. After we adjust for review count, its 3.6 stars count as 3.60. McDonald's has 106 locations in our Michigan data. Each location is scored on its own reviews.
| # | Business | Score | Rating | Reviews | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41 | Tim Hortons | 55 | 3.8 | 1,134 | (989) 448-2222 |
| 42 | Wendy's | 54 | 3.3 | 1,324 | (989) 732-7359 |
| 43 | Hunter's Grille | 51 | 5.0 | 1 | (989) 731-8472 |
Gaylord has 4,357 residents on 5.2 square miles of land, about 837 people per square mile (ACS 2024 5-year estimates, Census Gazetteer).
The median household income is $44,701 and the median age is 40.0. These figures describe the town. They do not show who visits any business on this page.
Our October 2026 data has 43 restaurants with a Gaylord mailing address: 98.7 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elmira | 7.0 mi northwest | 4 | 70 |
| Vanderbilt | 8.6 mi north | 4 | 73 |
| Waters | 9.7 mi south | 2 | 73 |
| Alba | 14.4 mi west | 2 | 63 |
| Boyne Falls | 15.3 mi northwest | 11 | 68 |
| Johannesburg | 15.5 mi east | 2 | 70 |
| Wolverine | 18.0 mi north | 3 | 75 |
| Frederic | 18.7 mi south | 2 | 67 |
Personal Injury Attorneys 5Water Damage Restoration Companies 3Mold Remediation Companies 2Plumbers 14Roofers 6HVAC Companies 12Electricians 9Dentists 22Med Spas 6Pilates and Fitness Studios 7Photographers 12Coffee Cart Vendors and Mobile Coffee Bars 5Cafés and Coffee Shops 14Real Estate Brokerages 39Dance Studios 3Everything in GaylordRestaurants in Otsego County
Our October 2026 data lists 43 restaurants with a Gaylord mailing address. 43 have a Google rating and are scored. A business can be missing, so treat the count as a floor.
food n stuff has the highest TownAnswer score in Gaylord: 77 out of 100, from 4.9 stars and 327 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: Elmira (7.0 miles), Vanderbilt (8.6 miles), Waters (9.7 miles), Alba (14.4 miles).
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Gaylord is in Otsego County. See every restaurant in the county on the Otsego 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.
