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Houghton, Houghton County, Michigan
27 restaurants with a Houghton address, scored out of 100. Updated October 2026.
As of October 2026, the highest-scoring restaurant in Houghton, MI on TownAnswer is Suomi Home Bakery & Restaurant, with a score of 73 out of 100 (4.8 stars from 1,680 Google reviews). Next are Ambassador Restaurant (71) and The Den Restaurant (71). We scored 27 restaurants with a Houghton address. If review count matters most, Ambassador Restaurant has the most Google reviews (2,644).
Our October 2026 pull of Google Maps found 27 restaurants with a Houghton mailing address. 24 list a website, 24 have claimed their Google listing and 10 take online bookings.
6 belong to a business with three or more Michigan locations in our data. The other 21 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 is Ambassador Restaurant with 2,644 Google reviews. The median rating among scored listings is 4.2 stars.
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
Weekend hoursClaimed on Google1,680 reviews
You will find Suomi Home Bakery & Restaurant at 54 Huron St, Houghton, MI 49931. That is 0.7 miles north of the Houghton city center. Google files it under "Finnish restaurant" and also Breakfast restaurant. Its 4.8 stars rest on 1,680 reviews, which our method reads as 4.80 after the review-count adjustment.
Open after 8 PMWeekend hoursBooks onlineClaimed on Google2,644 reviews
You will find Ambassador Restaurant at 126 Shelden Ave, Houghton, MI 49931. It sits about 0.7 miles north of central Houghton. Its Google category is "Pizza restaurant", with Gastropub, 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 Google721 reviews
You will find The Den Restaurant at 210 Shelden Ave, Houghton, MI 49931. It sits about 0.7 miles north of central Houghton. Google files it under "Restaurant" and also Bar, Breakfast restaurant, Brunch restaurant. After we adjust for review count, its 4.5 stars count as 4.50.
Open after 8 PMWeekend hoursClaimed on Google438 reviews
Rodeo Mexican Kitchen is at 200 Pearl St #7, Houghton, MI 49931. It sits about 0.8 miles northeast of central Houghton. Its Google category is "Mexican restaurant". After we adjust for review count, its 4.7 stars count as 4.69.
Open after 8 PMWeekend hoursClaimed on Google399 reviews
Sky Sushi Houghton is at 401 Shelden Ave, Houghton, MI 49931. That is 0.7 miles north of the Houghton city center. Google files it under "Sushi restaurant". After we adjust for review count, its 4.6 stars count as 4.59.
Open after 8 PMWeekend hoursClaimed on Google1,697 reviews
Joey's Seafood & Grill lists its address as 304 Shelden Ave, Houghton, MI 49931. It sits about 0.7 miles north of central Houghton. Its Google category is "Seafood restaurant", with Chicken restaurant, Fish & chips restaurant, Hamburger restaurant as extra categories. Its 4.5 stars rest on 1,697 reviews, which our method reads as 4.50 after the review-count adjustment.
Open after 8 PMWeekend hoursBooks onlineClaimed on Google1,280 reviews
Culver’s lists its address as 1001 W Sharon Ave, Houghton, MI 49931. It sits about 1.1 miles west of central Houghton. Its Google category is "American restaurant", with Dessert restaurant, Fast food restaurant, Hamburger restaurant as extra categories. Its 4.1 stars rest on 1,280 reviews, which our method reads as 4.10 after the review-count adjustment. Culver’s has 64 locations in our Michigan data. Each location is scored on its own reviews.
Open after 8 PMWeekend hoursBooks onlineClaimed on Google247 reviews
Border Grill is at 1301 Memorial Rd, Houghton, MI 49931. It sits about 1.0 miles west of central Houghton. Google files it under "Fast food restaurant". After we adjust for review count, its 4.2 stars count as 4.21. Border Grill has 3 locations in our Michigan data. Each location is scored on its own reviews.
Open after 8 PMWeekend hoursBooks onlineClaimed on Google677 reviews
Copper Range Depot Family Restaurant is at 301 W Lakeshore Dr, Houghton, MI 49931. That is 0.8 miles northwest of the Houghton city center. Google files it under "American restaurant". Its 4.0 stars rest on 677 reviews, which our method reads as 4.01 after the review-count adjustment.
Open after 8 PMWeekend hoursClaimed on Google877 reviews
You will find Downtowner Lounge at 100 Shelden Ave, Houghton, MI 49931. That is 0.8 miles north of the Houghton city center. Its Google category is "Bar & grill", with Chicken wings restaurant, Lounge bar, Restaurant as extra categories. After we adjust for review count, its 4.1 stars count as 4.11.
Opens before 7 AMWeekend hoursClaimed on Google415 reviews
Victoria's Kitchen is at 518 Shelden Ave, Houghton, MI 49931. It sits about 0.7 miles north of central Houghton. Google files it under "Restaurant". Its 4.1 stars rest on 415 reviews, which our method reads as 4.11 after the review-count adjustment.
Open after 8 PMWeekend hoursBooks onlineClaimed on Google166 reviews
Subway lists its address as 700 Shelden Ave, Houghton, MI 49931. That is 0.7 miles north of the Houghton city center. Its Google category is "Sandwich shop", with Caterer, Fast food restaurant, Takeout Restaurant as extra categories. After we adjust for review count, its 4.3 stars count as 4.31. Subway has 135 locations in our Michigan data. Each location is scored on its own reviews.
Open after 8 PMWeekend hoursClaimed on Google675 reviews
You will find Mine Shaft & Rock House at 915 Razorback Dr, Houghton, MI 49931. It sits about 0.9 miles west of central Houghton. Its Google category is "Restaurant", with Bowling alley, Sports complex, Video arcade as extra categories. After we adjust for review count, its 4.0 stars count as 4.01.
Opens before 7 AMOpen after 8 PMWeekend hoursBooks onlineClaimed on Google967 reviews
McDonald's lists its address as 1300 W Memorial Dr, Houghton, MI 49931. It sits about 1.1 miles west of central Houghton. Its Google category is "Fast food restaurant", with Breakfast restaurant, Coffee shop, Hamburger restaurant as extra categories. After we adjust for review count, its 3.8 stars count as 3.81. McDonald's has 106 locations in our Michigan data. Each location is scored on its own reviews.
★ 4.6 207 Google reviews
Open after 8 PMWeekend hours207 reviews
You will find Schmidts Corner Bar & Grill at 16810 Fire Hall Rd, Houghton, MI 49931. That is 4.7 miles northwest of the Houghton city center. Its Google category is "Bar & grill". 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 Google
Observatory Lounge is at 820 Shelden Ave, Houghton, MI 49931. It sits about 0.7 miles north of central Houghton. Google files it under "Restaurant" and also Lounge bar. Its 4.3 stars rest on 63 reviews, which our method reads as 4.32 after the review-count adjustment.
Open after 8 PMWeekend hoursClaimed on Google450 reviews
Bonfire at The Continental Fire Co. lists its address as 408 E Montezuma Ave, Houghton, MI 49931. It sits about 0.7 miles north of central Houghton. Its Google category is "Bar & grill", with Banquet hall, Caterer, Night club as extra categories. After we adjust for review count, its 3.9 stars count as 3.92.
Open after 8 PMWeekend hoursBooks onlineClaimed on Google
Subway lists its address as 901 W Sharon Ave Ste 5, Houghton, MI 49931. That is 0.8 miles west of the Houghton city center. 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 4.23. Subway has 135 locations in our Michigan data. Each location is scored on its own reviews.
Open after 8 PMWeekend hoursBooks onlineClaimed on Google389 reviews
You will find Ming's Asian Bistro at 901 W Sharon Ave #6, Houghton, MI 49931. That is 0.8 miles west of the Houghton city center. Its Google category is "Chinese restaurant". Its 3.7 stars rest on 389 reviews, which our method reads as 3.73 after the review-count adjustment.
★ 4.2 394 Google reviews
Open after 8 PMWeekend hoursClaimed on Google394 reviews
You will find The Continental Fire Co. at 408 E Montezuma Ave, Houghton, MI 49931. It sits about 0.7 miles north of central Houghton. Its Google category is "Restaurant". After we adjust for review count, its 4.2 stars count as 4.21.
Open after 8 PMWeekend hoursClaimed on Google1,507 reviews
You will find The Library Restaurant at 62 Isle Royale St, Houghton, MI 49931. That is 0.7 miles north of the Houghton city center. Its Google category is "Brewpub". Its 4.0 stars rest on 1,507 reviews, which our method reads as 4.00 after the review-count adjustment.
Open after 8 PMWeekend hoursClaimed on Google289 reviews
Hunan Garden lists its address as 301 Shelden Ave, Houghton, MI 49931. It sits about 0.7 miles north of central Houghton. Its Google category is "Chinese restaurant". After we adjust for review count, its 3.7 stars count as 3.73.
Open after 8 PM204 reviews
J J's Wok N Grill lists its address as 200 Pearl St Unit 6, Houghton, MI 49931. It sits about 0.8 miles northeast of central Houghton. Its Google category is "Chinese restaurant". After we adjust for review count, its 3.9 stars count as 3.93. The owner has not claimed the Google listing.
Open after 8 PMWeekend hoursBooks onlineClaimed on Google
You will find Subway at 995 Razorback Dr, Houghton, MI 49931. That is 1.1 miles west of the Houghton city center. Its Google category is "Sandwich shop", with Caterer, Fast food restaurant, Takeout Restaurant as extra categories. After we adjust for review count, its 3.8 stars count as 3.96. Subway has 135 locations in our Michigan data. Each location is scored on its own reviews.
Open after 8 PMWeekend hoursClaimed on Google
You will find Lighthouse Restaurant at Isle Royale National Park, Houghton, MI 49931. It sits about 0.8 miles north of central Houghton. Its Google category is "Restaurant", with American restaurant, Breakfast restaurant, Family restaurant as extra categories. After we adjust for review count, its 5.0 stars count as 4.44.
Claimed on Google
You will find Trailside Kitchen & Market at 17794 Houghton Canal Rd Suite 2, Houghton, MI 49931. It sits about 2.8 miles west of central Houghton. Google files it under "Restaurant" and also Resort hotel. After we adjust for review count, its 5.0 stars count as 4.44.
★ 4.8 6 Google reviews
Sushi Kabar lists its address as 1000 W Sharon Ave, Houghton, MI 49931. It sits about 1.1 miles west of central Houghton. Its Google category is "Sushi takeaway". After we adjust for review count, its 4.8 stars count as 4.52. The owner has not claimed the Google listing.
| # | Business | Score | Grade | Rating | Reviews | Street |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Suomi Home Bakery & Restaurant | 73 | B | 4.8 | 1,680 | 54 Huron St |
| 2 | Ambassador Restaurant | 71 | B | 4.5 | 2,644 | 126 Shelden Ave |
| 3 | The Den Restaurant | 71 | B | 4.5 | 721 | 210 Shelden Ave |
| 4 | Rodeo Mexican Kitchen | 71 | B | 4.7 | 438 | 200 Pearl St #7 |
| 5 | Sky Sushi Houghton | 69 | B- | 4.6 | 399 | 401 Shelden Ave |
| 6 | Joey's Seafood & Grill | 68 | B- | 4.5 | 1,697 | 304 Shelden Ave |
| 7 | Culver’s | 64 | C+ | 4.1 | 1,280 | 1001 W Sharon Ave |
| 8 | Border Grill | 64 | C+ | 4.2 | 247 | 1301 Memorial Rd |
| 9 | Copper Range Depot Family Restaurant | 63 | C+ | 4.0 | 677 | 301 W Lakeshore Dr |
| 10 | Downtowner Lounge | 61 | C+ | 4.1 | 877 | 100 Shelden Ave |
| 11 | Victoria's Kitchen | 61 | C+ | 4.1 | 415 | 518 Shelden Ave |
| 12 | Subway | 61 | C+ | 4.3 | 166 | 700 Shelden Ave |
| 13 | Mine Shaft & Rock House | 60 | C+ | 4.0 | 675 | 915 Razorback Dr |
| 14 | McDonald's | 59 | C | 3.8 | 967 | 1300 W Memorial Dr |
| 15 | Schmidts Corner Bar & Grill | 59 | C | 4.6 | 207 | 16810 Fire Hall Rd |
| 16 | Observatory Lounge | 59 | C | 4.3 | 63 | 820 Shelden Ave |
| 17 | Bonfire at The Continental Fire Co. | 58 | C | 3.9 | 450 | 408 E Montezuma Ave |
| 18 | Subway | 58 | C | 4.2 | 93 | 901 W Sharon Ave Ste 5 |
| 19 | Ming's Asian Bistro | 57 | C | 3.7 | 389 | 901 W Sharon Ave #6 |
| 20 | The Continental Fire Co. | 54 | C | 4.2 | 394 | 408 E Montezuma Ave |
| 21 | The Library Restaurant | 53 | C | 4.0 | 1,507 | 62 Isle Royale St |
| 22 | Hunan Garden | 53 | C | 3.7 | 289 | 301 Shelden Ave |
| 23 | J J's Wok N Grill | 53 | C | 3.9 | 204 | 200 Pearl St Unit 6 |
| 24 | Subway | 51 | C | 3.8 | 42 | 995 Razorback Dr |
| 25 | Lighthouse Restaurant | 47 | C- | 5.0 | 1 | Isle Royale National Park |
| 26 | Trailside Kitchen & Market | 44 | C- | 5.0 | 1 | 17794 Houghton Canal Rd Suite 2 |
| 27 | Sushi Kabar | 41 | C- | 4.8 | 6 | 1000 W Sharon Ave |
Houghton has 8,474 residents on 4.4 square miles of land, about 1,933 people per square mile (ACS 2024 5-year estimates, Census Gazetteer).
The median household income is $43,456 and the median age is 21.7. These figures describe the town. They do not show who visits any business on this page.
Our October 2026 data has 27 restaurants with a Houghton mailing address: 31.9 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.
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hancock | 2.2 mi northwest | 13 | 73 |
| Dollar Bay | 3.0 mi east | 1 | 65 |
| South Range | 4.6 mi southwest | 2 | 71 |
| Hubbell | 7.8 mi northeast | 2 | 63 |
| Lake Linden | 9.5 mi northeast | 6 | 69 |
| Laurium | 10.5 mi northeast | 4 | 68 |
| Calumet | 10.8 mi northeast | 15 | 70 |
| Calumet Township | 11.6 mi northeast | 1 | 52 |
Personal Injury Attorneys 2Roofers 1HVAC Companies 1Electricians 2Dentists 8Med Spas 1Pilates and Fitness Studios 9Photographers 5Coffee Cart Vendors and Mobile Coffee Bars 6Cafés and Coffee Shops 11Real Estate Brokerages 13Everything in HoughtonRestaurants in Houghton County
Our October 2026 data lists 27 restaurants with a Houghton mailing address. 27 have a Google rating and are scored. A business can be missing, so treat the count as a floor.
Suomi Home Bakery & Restaurant has the highest TownAnswer score in Houghton: 73 out of 100, from 4.8 stars and 1,680 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: Hancock (2.2 miles), Dollar Bay (3.0 miles), South Range (4.6 miles), Hubbell (7.8 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?
Houghton is in Houghton County. See every restaurant in the county on the Houghton 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.
