Open after 8 PMWeekend hoursBooks onlineClaimed on Google301 reviews
Hoppy's Bar & Grill is at 4780 M-28, Kenton, MI 49967. Google files it under "Bar & grill". After we adjust for review count, its 4.7 stars count as 4.69.
Kenton, Houghton County, Michigan
Restaurants in Kenton, MI (2026)
2 restaurants with a Kenton address, scored out of 100. Updated October 2026.
Who is the best restaurant in Kenton, MI?
As of October 2026, the highest-scoring restaurant in Kenton, MI on TownAnswer is Hoppy's Bar & Grill, with a score of 73 out of 100 (4.7 stars from 301 Google reviews). Next are UP Chuck's Bar & Grill (63). We scored 2 restaurants with a Kenton address.
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.
Kenton at a glance
Our October 2026 pull of Google Maps found 2 restaurants with a Kenton mailing address. 2 list a website, 2 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 Kenton is Hoppy's Bar & Grill with 301 Google reviews. The median rating among scored listings is 4.7 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 Kenton, 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
Claimed on Google227 reviews
You will find UP Chuck's Bar & Grill at 4749 M-28, Kenton, MI 49967. Google files it under "Bar & grill" and also Bar, Gas station, Hotel. Its 4.5 stars rest on 227 reviews, which our method reads as 4.49 after the review-count adjustment.
Side by side
| # | Business | Score | Grade | Rating | Reviews | Street |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hoppy's Bar & Grill | 73 | B | 4.7 | 301 | 4780 M-28 |
| 2 | UP Chuck's Bar & Grill | 63 | C+ | 4.5 | 227 | 4749 M-28 |
How to choose a restaurant in Kenton
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 Kenton
| City | Distance | Restaurants | Top score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bruce Crossing | 14.1 mi west | 4 | 68 |
| Covington | 16.9 mi east | 2 | 65 |
| Watersmeet | 19.9 mi southwest | 5 | 61 |
| Mass City | 21.1 mi northwest | 2 | 70 |
| Amasa | 27.3 mi southeast | 1 | 66 |
| Baraga | 27.7 mi northeast | 6 | 68 |
| Toivola | 27.8 mi north | 1 | 52 |
| L'Anse | 28.0 mi northeast | 11 | 70 |
Other local pros in Kenton
Questions
How many restaurants are in Kenton, MI?
Our October 2026 data lists 2 restaurants with a Kenton mailing address. 2 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 Kenton?
Hoppy's Bar & Grill has the highest TownAnswer score in Kenton: 73 out of 100, from 4.7 stars and 301 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 Kenton are outside the city?
Nearby city pages: Bruce Crossing (14.1 miles), Covington (16.9 miles), Watersmeet (19.9 miles), Mass City (21.1 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 Kenton in?
Kenton is in Houghton County. See every restaurant in the county on the Houghton 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)
- 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.