Weekend hoursClaimed on Google393 reviews
Eighteen87 is at 118 State St, Harbor Beach, MI 48441. Its Google category is "American restaurant". Its 4.9 stars rest on 393 reviews, which our method reads as 4.88 after the review-count adjustment.
Harbor Beach, Huron County, Michigan
Top-Rated Restaurants in Harbor Beach, MI (2026)
11 restaurants with a Harbor Beach address, scored out of 100. Updated October 2026.
Who is the best restaurant in Harbor Beach, MI?
As of October 2026, the highest-scoring restaurant in Harbor Beach, MI on TownAnswer is Eighteen87, with a score of 74 out of 100 (4.9 stars from 393 Google reviews). Next are The Boondocks Pub (67) and Smalley's Bar (65). We scored 11 restaurants with a Harbor Beach address. If review count matters most, Smalley's Bar has the most Google reviews (542).
Harbor Beach at a glance
Our October 2026 pull of Google Maps found 11 restaurants with a Harbor Beach mailing address. 5 list a website, 8 have claimed their Google listing and 2 take online bookings.
2 belong to a business with three or more Michigan locations in our data. The other 9 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 Harbor Beach is Smalley's Bar with 542 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 Harbor Beach, 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 Google309 reviews
The Boondocks Pub lists its address as 8770 S Lakeshore Rd, Harbor Beach, MI 48441. That is 11.4 miles south of the Harbor Beach city center. Its Google category is "Bar & grill", with American restaurant, Bar as extra categories. After we adjust for review count, its 4.5 stars count as 4.50.
03
Smalley's Bar
★ 4.6 542 Google reviews
65scoreB-
Open after 8 PMWeekend hoursClaimed on Google542 reviews
Smalley's Bar lists its address as 1201 130 S Huron Ave, Harbor Beach, MI 48441. Its Google category is "Bar & grill", with Bar, Restaurant, Sports bar as extra categories. Its 4.6 stars rest on 542 reviews, which our method reads as 4.59 after the review-count adjustment.
Open after 8 PMWeekend hours107 reviews
Ernestos Pizzeria lists its address as 129 State St, Harbor Beach, MI 48441. Its Google category is "Pizza restaurant". After we adjust for review count, its 4.6 stars count as 4.58. The owner has not claimed the Google listing.
05
Williams Inn
★ 4.4 432 Google reviews
61scoreC+
Open after 8 PMWeekend hoursClaimed on Google432 reviews
Williams Inn is at 1724 S Lakeshore Rd, Harbor Beach, MI 48441. That is 3.3 miles south of the Harbor Beach city center. Google files it under "Traditional American restaurant". Its 4.4 stars rest on 432 reviews, which our method reads as 4.40 after the review-count adjustment.
Open after 8 PMWeekend hoursBooks onlineClaimed on Google144 reviews
Subway lists its address as 315 State St, Harbor Beach, MI 48441. Its Google category is "Sandwich shop", with Caterer, Fast food restaurant, Takeout Restaurant as extra categories. After we adjust for review count, its 4.2 stars count as 4.22. Subway has 135 locations in our Michigan data. Each location is scored on its own reviews.
07
Lugo’s Harbor Beach
★ 4.4 45 Google reviews
55scoreC
Open after 8 PMWeekend hoursClaimed on Google
Lugo’s Harbor Beach is at 190 Ritchie Dr, Harbor Beach, MI 48441. It sits about 0.8 miles north of central Harbor Beach. Its Google category is "Mexican restaurant". After we adjust for review count, its 4.4 stars count as 4.40.
Open after 8 PMWeekend hoursBooks onlineClaimed on Google125 reviews
Little Caesars Pizza lists its address as 135 S Huron Ave, Harbor Beach, MI 48441. Google files it under "Pizza restaurant" and also Fast food restaurant, Pizza delivery, Pizza Takeout. Its 3.6 stars rest on 125 reviews, which our method reads as 3.69 after the review-count adjustment. Little Caesars Pizza has 33 locations in our Michigan data. Each location is scored on its own reviews.
09
Ricky J's
★ 4.7 64 Google reviews
53scoreC
Opens before 7 AMWeekend hours
Ricky J's is at 724 State St, Harbor Beach, MI 48441. That is 0.4 miles southwest of the Harbor Beach city center. Google files it under "American restaurant". After we adjust for review count, its 4.7 stars count as 4.64. The owner has not claimed the Google listing.
10
Hooks Waterfront Resort
★ 4.4 116 Google reviews
51scoreC
116 reviews
Hooks Waterfront Resort lists its address as 2044 N Lakeshore Rd, Harbor Beach, MI 48441. That is 2.4 miles northwest of the Harbor Beach city center. Its Google category is "Bar & grill". After we adjust for review count, its 4.4 stars count as 4.40. The owner has not claimed the Google listing.
11
Shipwrecks Ice Cream and Grill
★ 4.9 20 Google reviews
43scoreC-
Claimed on Google
Shipwrecks Ice Cream and Grill lists its address as 139 S Huron Ave, Harbor Beach, MI 48441. Its Google category is "Ice cream shop". After we adjust for review count, its 4.9 stars count as 4.69.
Side by side
| # | Business | Score | Grade | Rating | Reviews | Street |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Eighteen87 | 74 | B | 4.9 | 393 | 118 State St |
| 2 | The Boondocks Pub | 67 | B- | 4.5 | 309 | 8770 S Lakeshore Rd |
| 3 | Smalley's Bar | 65 | B- | 4.6 | 542 | 1201 130 S Huron Ave |
| 4 | Ernestos Pizzeria | 62 | C+ | 4.6 | 107 | 129 State St |
| 5 | Williams Inn | 61 | C+ | 4.4 | 432 | 1724 S Lakeshore Rd |
| 6 | Subway | 59 | C | 4.2 | 144 | 315 State St |
| 7 | Lugo’s Harbor Beach | 55 | C | 4.4 | 45 | 190 Ritchie Dr |
| 8 | Little Caesars Pizza | 53 | C | 3.6 | 125 | 135 S Huron Ave |
| 9 | Ricky J's | 53 | C | 4.7 | 64 | 724 State St |
| 10 | Hooks Waterfront Resort | 51 | C | 4.4 | 116 | 2044 N Lakeshore Rd |
| 11 | Shipwrecks Ice Cream and Grill | 43 | C- | 4.9 | 20 | 139 S Huron Ave |
About Harbor Beach
1,582residents
$40,809median household income
919residents per square mile
747households
46.1median age
1.7square miles of land
Harbor Beach has 1,582 residents on 1.7 square miles of land, about 919 people per square mile (ACS 2024 5-year estimates, Census Gazetteer).
The median household income is $40,809 and the median age is 46.1. These figures describe the town. They do not show who visits any business on this page.
Our October 2026 data has 11 restaurants with a Harbor Beach mailing address: 69.5 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 Harbor Beach
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 Harbor Beach
| City | Distance | Restaurants | Top score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Port Hope | 7.2 mi northwest | 3 | 71 |
| Ruth | 10.0 mi southwest | 1 | 59 |
| Ubly | 16.9 mi southwest | 3 | 71 |
| Bad Axe | 17.4 mi west | 19 | 73 |
| Kinde | 18.3 mi west | 2 | 68 |
| Port Austin | 21.8 mi northwest | 15 | 72 |
| Deckerville | 22.4 mi south | 3 | 73 |
| Elkton | 26.3 mi west | 3 | 65 |
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Questions
How many restaurants are in Harbor Beach, MI?
Our October 2026 data lists 11 restaurants with a Harbor Beach mailing address. 11 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 Harbor Beach?
Eighteen87 has the highest TownAnswer score in Harbor Beach: 74 out of 100, from 4.9 stars and 393 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 Harbor Beach are outside the city?
Nearby city pages: Port Hope (7.2 miles), Ruth (10.0 miles), Ubly (16.9 miles), Bad Axe (17.4 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 Harbor Beach in?
Harbor Beach is in Huron County. See every restaurant in the county on the Huron 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, Harbor Beach city
- 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.