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Houghton Lake, Roscommon County, Michigan
32 restaurants with a Houghton Lake address, scored out of 100. Updated October 2026.
As of October 2026, the highest-scoring restaurant in Houghton Lake, MI on TownAnswer is TJ Loopie's - Sips N' Sweets, with a score of 76 out of 100 (4.9 stars from 243 Google reviews). Next are Buccilli's Pizza (73) and MJ's Eatery (73). We scored 32 restaurants with a Houghton Lake address. If review count matters most, Buccilli's Pizza has the most Google reviews (1,815).
Our October 2026 pull of Google Maps found 32 restaurants with a Houghton Lake mailing address. 26 list a website, 29 have claimed their Google listing and 15 take online bookings.
9 belong to a business with three or more Michigan locations in our data. The other 23 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 Houghton Lake is Buccilli's Pizza with 1,815 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
Weekend hoursBooks onlineClaimed on Google243 reviews
TJ Loopie's - Sips N' Sweets lists its address as 3588 W Houghton Lake Dr, Houghton Lake, MI 48629. That is 1.8 miles east of the Houghton Lake city center. Google files it under "Restaurant" and also Dessert shop. Its 4.9 stars rest on 243 reviews, which our method reads as 4.87 after the review-count adjustment.
Open after 8 PMWeekend hoursBooks onlineClaimed on Google1,815 reviews
You will find Buccilli's Pizza at 2949 W Houghton Lake Dr, Houghton Lake, MI 48629. That is 2.6 miles east of the Houghton Lake city center. Its Google category is "Pizza restaurant". Its 4.6 stars rest on 1,815 reviews, which our method reads as 4.60 after the review-count adjustment.
Weekend hoursClaimed on Google1,641 reviews
MJ's Eatery lists its address as 8111 W Houghton Lake Dr, Houghton Lake, MI 48629. It sits about 2.5 miles northwest of central Houghton Lake. Its Google category is "Breakfast restaurant", with American restaurant, Diner, Family restaurant as extra categories. After we adjust for review count, its 4.8 stars count as 4.80.
Open after 8 PMWeekend hoursBooks onlineClaimed on Google287 reviews
Mí Centenario Mexican Grill is at 4722 W Houghton Lake Dr, Houghton Lake, MI 48629. It sits about 0.8 miles east of central Houghton Lake. Its Google category is "Mexican restaurant". Its 4.5 stars rest on 287 reviews, which our method reads as 4.50 after the review-count adjustment.
Open after 8 PMWeekend hoursBooks onlineClaimed on Google287 reviews
The Fox Den Restaurant is at 7784 Stone School Rd, Houghton Lake, MI 48629. It sits about 1.4 miles northwest of central Houghton Lake. Its Google category is "Restaurant". After we adjust for review count, its 4.5 stars count as 4.50.
Weekend hoursClaimed on Google191 reviews
The Northern Center is at 7784 Stone School Rd, Houghton Lake, MI 48629. It sits about 1.4 miles northwest of central Houghton Lake. Its Google category is "Restaurant", with Athletic park, Banquet hall, Conference center as extra categories. Its 4.7 stars rest on 191 reviews, which our method reads as 4.68 after the review-count adjustment.
Open after 8 PMWeekend hoursClaimed on Google1,532 reviews
You will find Back Door Saloon at 5819 W Houghton Lake Dr #9701, Houghton Lake, MI 48629. It sits about 0.3 miles northwest of central Houghton Lake. Its Google category is "Bar & grill", with Cocktail bar, Fine dining restaurant, Lunch restaurant as extra categories. Its 4.5 stars rest on 1,532 reviews, which our method reads as 4.50 after the review-count adjustment.
Weekend hoursClaimed on Google1,087 reviews
REX'S CONEY ISLAND is at 3900 W Houghton Lake Dr, Houghton Lake, MI 48629. It sits about 1.6 miles east of central Houghton Lake. Its Google category is "American restaurant", with Breakfast restaurant, Diner, Hamburger restaurant as extra categories. Its 4.5 stars rest on 1,087 reviews, which our method reads as 4.50 after the review-count adjustment.
Open after 8 PMWeekend hoursClaimed on Google977 reviews
Kilcare - Bar and Grill lists its address as 3942 W Houghton Lake Dr, Houghton Lake, MI 48629. That is 1.6 miles east of the Houghton Lake city center. Its Google category is "Bar & grill", with Restaurant as extra categories. Its 4.5 stars rest on 977 reviews, which our method reads as 4.50 after the review-count adjustment.
★ 4.6 541 Google reviews
Open after 8 PMWeekend hoursBooks onlineClaimed on Google541 reviews
Little Boots Country Diner lists its address as 6633 W Houghton Lake Dr, Houghton Lake, MI 48629. It sits about 1.2 miles northwest of central Houghton Lake. Its Google category is "Family restaurant". Its 4.6 stars rest on 541 reviews, which our method reads as 4.59 after the review-count adjustment.
Open after 8 PMWeekend hoursClaimed on Google1,055 reviews
Spikehorn Restaurant & Lounge lists its address as 4955 E Houghton Lake Dr, Houghton Lake, MI 48629. It sits about 5.1 miles northeast of central Houghton Lake. Google files it under "Bar & grill". Its 4.4 stars rest on 1,055 reviews, which our method reads as 4.40 after the review-count adjustment.
Open after 8 PMWeekend hoursClaimed on Google179 reviews
Tip Top Ice Cream Shop lists its address as 3614 E Houghton Lake Dr, Houghton Lake, MI 48629. That is 4.9 miles northeast of the Houghton Lake city center. Google files it under "Restaurant" and also Ice cream shop. After we adjust for review count, its 4.8 stars count as 4.77.
★ 4.6 1,795 Google reviews
Opens before 7 AMOpen after 8 PMWeekend hoursClaimed on Google1,795 reviews
Garrett's Place | Family Dining lists its address as 3548 W Houghton Lake Dr, Houghton Lake, MI 48629. That is 1.9 miles east of the Houghton Lake city center. Its Google category is "American restaurant", with Breakfast restaurant as extra categories. After we adjust for review count, its 4.6 stars count as 4.60.
Open after 8 PMWeekend hoursClaimed on Google510 reviews
You will find Great Lakes Family Restaurant at 9435 W Lake City Rd, Houghton Lake, MI 48629. It sits about 3.5 miles northwest of central Houghton Lake. Google files it under "Family restaurant". After we adjust for review count, its 4.2 stars count as 4.21.
Open after 8 PMWeekend hoursClaimed on Google474 reviews
Northshore Lounge is at 13691 W Shore Dr, Houghton Lake, MI 48629. That is 7.1 miles north of the Houghton Lake city center. Its Google category is "Bar & grill", with Bar as extra categories. After we adjust for review count, its 4.2 stars count as 4.21.
Open after 8 PMWeekend hoursBooks onlineClaimed on Google233 reviews
You will find The Quest Golf Course at 119 Questview Dr, Houghton Lake, MI 48629. It sits about 2.5 miles northwest of central Houghton Lake. Its Google category is "Golf course", with Bar, Bar & grill, Golf driving range as extra categories. After we adjust for review count, its 4.4 stars count as 4.40.
Open after 8 PMWeekend hoursClaimed on Google
Albatross 19 Social House is at 4761 W Houghton Lake Dr, Houghton Lake, MI 48629. That is 0.7 miles east of the Houghton Lake city center. Its Google category is "Restaurant". After we adjust for review count, its 4.6 stars count as 4.54.
Open after 8 PMWeekend hoursClaimed on Google992 reviews
M55 Pour House lists its address as 5309 W Houghton Lake Dr, Houghton Lake, MI 48629. Google files it under "Restaurant" and also Bar. Its 4.1 stars rest on 992 reviews, which our method reads as 4.10 after the review-count adjustment.
Open after 8 PMWeekend hoursBooks onlineClaimed on Google445 reviews
Hungry Howie's Pizza is at 3057 W Houghton Lake Dr, Houghton Lake, MI 48629. That is 2.5 miles east of the Houghton Lake city center. Its Google category is "Restaurant", with Caterer, Chicken wings restaurant, Fast food restaurant as extra categories. Its 3.9 stars rest on 445 reviews, which our method reads as 3.92 after the review-count adjustment. Hungry Howie's Pizza has 43 locations in our Michigan data. Each location is scored on its own reviews.
Open after 8 PMWeekend hoursBooks onlineClaimed on Google1,048 reviews
Taco Bell is at 3023 W Houghton Lake Dr, Houghton Lake, MI 48629. It sits about 2.5 miles east of central Houghton Lake. Its Google category is "Fast food restaurant", with Burrito restaurant, Takeout Restaurant, Mexican restaurant as extra categories. After we adjust for review count, its 3.8 stars count as 3.81. Taco Bell has 45 locations in our Michigan data. Each location is scored on its own reviews.
★ 4.4 427 Google reviews
Weekend hours427 reviews
You will find Powell's Restaurant at 3257 W Houghton Lake Dr # A, Houghton Lake, MI 48629. That is 2.3 miles east of the Houghton Lake city center. Google files it under "Family restaurant" and also Breakfast restaurant. After we adjust for review count, its 4.4 stars count as 4.40. The owner has not claimed the Google listing.
Open after 8 PMWeekend hoursClaimed on Google112 reviews
Shenanigan's Pub lists its address as 6263 W Houghton Lake Dr, Houghton Lake, MI 48629. That is 0.8 miles northwest of the Houghton Lake city center. Google files it under "Restaurant" and also Event venue, Pizza Takeout, Bar. After we adjust for review count, its 4.1 stars count as 4.14.
Open after 8 PMWeekend hoursBooks onlineClaimed on Google395 reviews
You will find Little Caesars Pizza at 3570 W Houghton Lake Dr, Houghton Lake, MI 48629. That is 1.9 miles east of the Houghton Lake city center. Google files it under "Pizza restaurant" and also Fast food restaurant, Pizza delivery, Pizza Takeout. After we adjust for review count, its 3.7 stars count as 3.73. Little Caesars Pizza has 33 locations in our Michigan data. Each location is scored on its own reviews.
Open after 8 PMWeekend hoursBooks onlineClaimed on Google970 reviews
Arby's is at 3574 W Houghton Lake Dr, Houghton Lake, MI 48629. It sits about 1.9 miles east of central Houghton Lake. Google files it under "Fast food restaurant" and also American restaurant, Deli, Grocery delivery service. Its 3.6 stars rest on 970 reviews, which our method reads as 3.61 after the review-count adjustment. Arby's has 24 locations in our Michigan data. Each location is scored on its own reviews.
Open after 8 PMWeekend hoursBooks onlineClaimed on Google337 reviews
You will find Subway at 9169 W Lake City Rd, Houghton Lake, MI 48629. That is 3.3 miles northwest of the Houghton Lake city center. Its Google category is "Sandwich shop", with Caterer, Fast food restaurant, Takeout Restaurant as extra categories. Its 3.8 stars rest on 337 reviews, which our method reads as 3.83 after the review-count adjustment. Subway has 135 locations in our Michigan data. Each location is scored on its own reviews.
Opens before 7 AMOpen after 8 PMWeekend hoursBooks onlineClaimed on Google1,483 reviews
You will find McDonald's at 9307 W Lake City Rd, Houghton Lake, MI 48629. It sits about 3.4 miles northwest of central Houghton Lake. Google files it under "Fast food restaurant" and also Breakfast restaurant, Coffee shop, Hamburger restaurant. After we adjust for review count, its 3.3 stars count as 3.31. McDonald's has 106 locations in our Michigan data. Each location is scored on its own reviews.
★ 3.8 1,342 Google reviews
Open after 8 PMWeekend hoursClaimed on Google1,342 reviews
The Limberlost lists its address as 4168 W Houghton Lake Dr, Houghton Lake, MI 48629. It sits about 1.4 miles east of central Houghton Lake. Its Google category is "Restaurant", with American restaurant, Takeout Restaurant, Pub as extra categories. After we adjust for review count, its 3.8 stars count as 3.81.
★ 3.9 863 Google reviews
Open after 8 PMWeekend hoursBooks online863 reviews
You will find China Buffet at 3513 W Houghton Lake Dr, Houghton Lake, MI 48629. It sits about 2.0 miles east of central Houghton Lake. Its Google category is "Chinese restaurant", with Buffet restaurant as extra categories. After we adjust for review count, its 3.9 stars count as 3.91. 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 hoursClaimed on Google
Krispy Krunchy Chicken is at 5625 W Houghton Lake Dr, Houghton Lake, MI 48629. Google files it under "Chicken restaurant". After we adjust for review count, its 3.7 stars count as 4.29. Krispy Krunchy Chicken has 44 locations in our Michigan data. Each location is scored on its own reviews.
★ 3.9 11 Google reviews
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You will find The Boss Burger at 8900 W Houghton Lake Dr, Houghton Lake, MI 48629. It sits about 3.2 miles northwest of central Houghton Lake. Google files it under "Restaurant". After we adjust for review count, its 3.9 stars count as 4.19.
Open after 8 PMWeekend hoursBooks onlineClaimed on Google
Subway is at 2129 W Houghton Lake Dr, Houghton Lake, MI 48629. That is 3.5 miles east of the Houghton Lake city center. Its Google category is "Sandwich shop", with Caterer, Fast food restaurant, Takeout Restaurant as extra categories. Its 3.1 stars rest on 51 reviews, which our method reads as 3.40 after the review-count adjustment. Subway has 135 locations in our Michigan data. Each location is scored on its own reviews.
Open after 8 PMWeekend hours
Lakeside Bar and Grille is at 100 Clearview Dr, Houghton Lake, MI 48629. It sits about 3.6 miles northwest of central Houghton Lake. Its Google category is "Restaurant". After we adjust for review count, its 2.7 stars count as 3.09. The owner has not claimed the Google listing.
| # | Business | Score | Grade | Rating | Reviews | Street |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TJ Loopie's - Sips N' Sweets | 76 | B+ | 4.9 | 243 | 3588 W Houghton Lake Dr |
| 2 | Buccilli's Pizza | 73 | B | 4.6 | 1,815 | 2949 W Houghton Lake Dr |
| 3 | MJ's Eatery | 73 | B | 4.8 | 1,641 | 8111 W Houghton Lake Dr |
| 4 | Mí Centenario Mexican Grill | 70 | B | 4.5 | 287 | 4722 W Houghton Lake Dr |
| 5 | The Fox Den Restaurant | 70 | B | 4.5 | 287 | 7784 Stone School Rd |
| 6 | The Northern Center | 69 | B- | 4.7 | 191 | 7784 Stone School Rd |
| 7 | Back Door Saloon | 68 | B- | 4.5 | 1,532 | 5819 W Houghton Lake Dr #9701 |
| 8 | REX'S CONEY ISLAND | 68 | B- | 4.5 | 1,087 | 3900 W Houghton Lake Dr |
| 9 | Kilcare - Bar and Grill | 68 | B- | 4.5 | 977 | 3942 W Houghton Lake Dr |
| 10 | Little Boots Country Diner | 68 | B- | 4.6 | 541 | 6633 W Houghton Lake Dr |
| 11 | Spikehorn Restaurant & Lounge | 67 | B- | 4.4 | 1,055 | 4955 E Houghton Lake Dr |
| 12 | Tip Top Ice Cream Shop | 66 | B- | 4.8 | 179 | 3614 E Houghton Lake Dr |
| 13 | Garrett's Place | Family Dining | 65 | B- | 4.6 | 1,795 | 3548 W Houghton Lake Dr |
| 14 | Great Lakes Family Restaurant | 63 | C+ | 4.2 | 510 | 9435 W Lake City Rd |
| 15 | Northshore Lounge | 63 | C+ | 4.2 | 474 | 13691 W Shore Dr |
| 16 | The Quest Golf Course | 63 | C+ | 4.4 | 233 | 119 Questview Dr |
| 17 | Albatross 19 Social House | 62 | C+ | 4.6 | 38 | 4761 W Houghton Lake Dr |
| 18 | M55 Pour House | 61 | C+ | 4.1 | 992 | 5309 W Houghton Lake Dr |
| 19 | Hungry Howie's Pizza | 61 | C+ | 3.9 | 445 | 3057 W Houghton Lake Dr |
| 20 | Taco Bell | 59 | C | 3.8 | 1,048 | 3023 W Houghton Lake Dr |
| 21 | Powell's Restaurant | 58 | C | 4.4 | 427 | 3257 W Houghton Lake Dr # A |
| 22 | Shenanigan's Pub | 58 | C | 4.1 | 112 | 6263 W Houghton Lake Dr |
| 23 | Little Caesars Pizza | 57 | C | 3.7 | 395 | 3570 W Houghton Lake Dr |
| 24 | Arby's | 56 | C | 3.6 | 970 | 3574 W Houghton Lake Dr |
| 25 | Subway | 55 | C | 3.8 | 337 | 9169 W Lake City Rd |
| 26 | McDonald's | 54 | C | 3.3 | 1,483 | 9307 W Lake City Rd |
| 27 | The Limberlost | 54 | C | 3.8 | 1,342 | 4168 W Houghton Lake Dr |
| 28 | China Buffet | 53 | C | 3.9 | 863 | 3513 W Houghton Lake Dr |
| 29 | Krispy Krunchy Chicken | 51 | C | 3.7 | 3 | 5625 W Houghton Lake Dr |
| 30 | The Boss Burger | 50 | C | 3.9 | 11 | 8900 W Houghton Lake Dr |
| 31 | Subway | 43 | C- | 3.1 | 51 | 2129 W Houghton Lake Dr |
| 32 | Lakeside Bar and Grille | 37 | C- | 2.7 | 50 | 100 Clearview Dr |
Houghton Lake has 5,769 residents on 10.8 square miles of land, about 537 people per square mile (ACS 2024 5-year estimates, Census Gazetteer).
The median household income is $50,305 and the median age is 54.8. These figures describe the town. They do not show who visits any business on this page.
Our October 2026 data has 32 restaurants with a Houghton Lake mailing address: 55.5 per 10,000 residents. A mailing city can differ from the city limits, so treat the ratio as a guide.
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| City | Distance | Restaurants | Top score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Houghton Lake Heights | 2.0 mi northwest | 2 | 59 |
| Prudenville | 4.2 mi east | 11 | 72 |
| Roscommon | 15.2 mi northeast | 20 | 73 |
| Falmouth | 16.9 mi west | 2 | 66 |
| St Helen | 17.2 mi east | 10 | 70 |
| Harrison | 20.1 mi south | 23 | 70 |
| Lake City | 22.8 mi west | 15 | 71 |
| Marion | 23.8 mi southwest | 7 | 60 |
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Our October 2026 data lists 32 restaurants with a Houghton Lake mailing address. 32 have a Google rating and are scored. A business can be missing, so treat the count as a floor.
TJ Loopie's - Sips N' Sweets has the highest TownAnswer score in Houghton Lake: 76 out of 100, from 4.9 stars and 243 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: Houghton Lake Heights (2.0 miles), Prudenville (4.2 miles), Roscommon (15.2 miles), Falmouth (16.9 miles).
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Houghton Lake is in Roscommon County. See every restaurant in the county on the Roscommon County page.
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