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Monroe, Monroe County, Michigan

Top-Rated Restaurants in Monroe, MI (2026)

59 restaurants with a Monroe address, scored out of 100. Updated October 2026.

Who is the best restaurant in Monroe, MI?

As of October 2026, the highest-scoring restaurant in Monroe, MI on TownAnswer is Princess Grill of Monroe, with a score of 75 out of 100 (4.9 stars from 213 Google reviews). Next are Stone House Mediterranean & Grill Monroe (74) and R Diner (73). We scored 58 restaurants with a Monroe address and list 1 more with no Google rating yet. If review count matters most, Cracker Barrel Old Country Store has the most Google reviews (5,277).

Monroe at a glance

Our October 2026 pull of Google Maps found 59 restaurants with a Monroe mailing address. 54 list a website, 56 have claimed their Google listing and 42 take online bookings.

12 belong to a business with three or more Michigan locations in our data. The other 47 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 Monroe is Cracker Barrel Old Country Store with 5,277 Google reviews. The median rating among scored listings is 4.4 stars.

What to ask before you hire

  1. Do they take reservations, and how far ahead?
  2. Can the kitchen handle your allergy or diet?
  3. Is there parking, and is the room accessible?
  4. Is there a private room or group menu?
  5. What are the kitchen hours, not only the bar hours?

Restaurants in Monroe, 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

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74scoreB

Open after 8 PMWeekend hoursBooks onlineClaimed on Google430 reviews

Stone House Mediterranean & Grill Monroe is at 525 N Telegraph Rd, Monroe, MI 48162. It sits about 1.7 miles northwest of central Monroe. Google files it under "Mediterranean restaurant" and also Lebanese restaurant, Middle Eastern restaurant. Its 4.7 stars rest on 430 reviews, which our method reads as 4.69 after the review-count adjustment.

(734) 384-3122WebsiteMapScore detailsOwn it? Claim free

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Olga's Kitchen

★ 4.5 1,739 Google reviews

71scoreB

Open after 8 PMWeekend hoursBooks onlineClaimed on Google1,739 reviews

Olga's Kitchen is at 2072 N Telegraph Rd, Monroe, MI 48162. It sits about 2.4 miles north of central Monroe. Google files it under "Restaurant" and also Catering food and drink supplier, Family restaurant, Lunch restaurant. After we adjust for review count, its 4.5 stars count as 4.50. Olga's Kitchen has 10 locations in our Michigan data. Each location is scored on its own reviews.

(734) 241-8320WebsiteMapScore detailsOwn it? Claim free

10

Detroit Beach Pizzeria

★ 4.5 962 Google reviews

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Open after 8 PMWeekend hoursBooks onlineClaimed on Google962 reviews

You will find Detroit Beach Pizzeria at 2630 Grand Blvd, Monroe, MI 48162. That is 3.2 miles northeast of the Monroe city center. Its Google category is "Italian restaurant", with Pizza restaurant as extra categories. Its 4.5 stars rest on 962 reviews, which our method reads as 4.50 after the review-count adjustment.

(734) 289-3122WebsiteMapScore detailsOwn it? Claim free

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Kiku Fusion Sushi & Hibachi

★ 4.5 901 Google reviews

71scoreB

Open after 8 PMWeekend hoursBooks onlineClaimed on Google901 reviews

Kiku Fusion Sushi & Hibachi lists its address as 403 N Telegraph Rd, Monroe, MI 48162. It sits about 1.7 miles northwest of central Monroe. Google files it under "Japanese restaurant" and also Asian fusion restaurant, Asian restaurant, Restaurant. Its 4.5 stars rest on 901 reviews, which our method reads as 4.50 after the review-count adjustment.

(734) 344-7595WebsiteMapScore detailsOwn it? Claim free

14

Eureka Eatery

★ 4.4 2,535 Google reviews

70scoreB

Open after 8 PMWeekend hoursBooks onlineClaimed on Google2,535 reviews

Eureka Eatery lists its address as 3080 N Monroe St, Monroe, MI 48162. That is 3.0 miles north of the Monroe city center. Its Google category is "Chicken restaurant", with American restaurant, Fast food restaurant, Southern restaurant (US) as extra categories. After we adjust for review count, its 4.4 stars count as 4.40. Eureka Eatery has 3 locations in our Michigan data. Each location is scored on its own reviews.

(734) 457-4571WebsiteMapScore detailsOwn it? Claim free

15

Amaya's Fresh Mexican Grill

★ 4.4 1,654 Google reviews

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Open after 8 PMWeekend hoursBooks onlineClaimed on Google1,654 reviews

Amaya's Fresh Mexican Grill is at 29 S Monroe St, Monroe, MI 48161. That is 0.7 miles west of the Monroe city center. Google files it under "Mexican restaurant" and also Brunch restaurant, Burrito restaurant, Caterer. Its 4.4 stars rest on 1,654 reviews, which our method reads as 4.40 after the review-count adjustment.

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17

Culver’s

★ 4.4 993 Google reviews

70scoreB

Open after 8 PMWeekend hoursBooks onlineClaimed on Google993 reviews

Culver’s is at 1899 N Telegraph Rd, Monroe, MI 48162. That is 2.3 miles north of the Monroe city center. Google files it under "American restaurant" and also Dessert restaurant, Fast food restaurant, Hamburger restaurant. After we adjust for review count, its 4.4 stars count as 4.40. Culver’s has 64 locations in our Michigan data. Each location is scored on its own reviews.

(734) 244-4037WebsiteMapScore detailsOwn it? Claim free

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FiveStar Cookout & Funkybones BBQ

★ 4.6 144 Google reviews

69scoreB-

Open after 8 PMWeekend hoursBooks onlineClaimed on Google144 reviews

FiveStar Cookout & Funkybones BBQ lists its address as 1096 N Dixie Hwy, Monroe, MI 48162. That is 1.0 miles northeast of the Monroe city center. Its Google category is "Soul food restaurant", with Grill, Barbecue restaurant, Family restaurant as extra categories. After we adjust for review count, its 4.6 stars count as 4.58.

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El Vaquero Mexican Restaurant

★ 4.3 1,696 Google reviews

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Open after 8 PMWeekend hoursBooks onlineClaimed on Google1,696 reviews

El Vaquero Mexican Restaurant lists its address as 1270 Stewart Rd, Monroe, MI 48162. That is 2.1 miles northwest of the Monroe city center. Google files it under "Mexican restaurant" and also Bar, Burrito restaurant, Caterer. Its 4.3 stars rest on 1,696 reviews, which our method reads as 4.30 after the review-count adjustment.

(734) 241-7663WebsiteMapScore detailsOwn it? Claim free

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Chick-fil-A

★ 4.3 805 Google reviews

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Opens before 7 AMOpen after 8 PMWeekend hoursBooks onlineClaimed on Google805 reviews

You will find Chick-fil-A at 2071 N Telegraph Rd, Monroe, MI 48162. It sits about 2.5 miles north of central Monroe. Its Google category is "Family restaurant", with Breakfast restaurant, Caterer, Chicken restaurant as extra categories. Its 4.3 stars rest on 805 reviews, which our method reads as 4.30 after the review-count adjustment. Chick-fil-A has 30 locations in our Michigan data. Each location is scored on its own reviews.

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Monroe Grill & Bar

★ 4.4 1,686 Google reviews

67scoreB-

Open after 8 PMWeekend hoursClaimed on Google1,686 reviews

Monroe Grill & Bar lists its address as 1060 S Telegraph Rd, Monroe, MI 48161. That is 1.9 miles west of the Monroe city center. Google files it under "Bar & grill" and also American restaurant, Breakfast restaurant, Caterer. Its 4.4 stars rest on 1,686 reviews, which our method reads as 4.40 after the review-count adjustment.

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Applebee's Grill + Bar

★ 4.2 2,842 Google reviews

66scoreB-

Open after 8 PMWeekend hoursBooks onlineClaimed on Google2,842 reviews

You will find Applebee's Grill + Bar at 2100 N Telegraph Rd, Monroe, MI 48162. That is 2.5 miles north of the Monroe city center. Its Google category is "Family restaurant", with American restaurant, Bar & grill, Diner as extra categories. After we adjust for review count, its 4.2 stars count as 4.20. Applebee's Grill + Bar has 43 locations in our Michigan data. Each location is scored on its own reviews.

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35

A&W Restaurant

★ 4.2 1,743 Google reviews

66scoreB-

Open after 8 PMWeekend hoursBooks onlineClaimed on Google1,743 reviews

A&W Restaurant lists its address as 1200 N Monroe St, Monroe, MI 48162. It sits about 1.1 miles north of central Monroe. Google files it under "Fast food restaurant" and also American restaurant, Dessert restaurant, Hamburger restaurant. Its 4.2 stars rest on 1,743 reviews, which our method reads as 4.20 after the review-count adjustment. A&W Restaurant has 15 locations in our Michigan data. Each location is scored on its own reviews.

(734) 242-3330WebsiteMapScore detailsOwn it? Claim free

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Mugsy's Sports Grille & Bar

★ 4.4 1,295 Google reviews

66scoreB-

Open after 8 PMWeekend hoursBooks onlineClaimed on Google1,295 reviews

You will find Mugsy's Sports Grille & Bar at 15425 S Dixie Hwy, Monroe, MI 48161. It sits about 1.8 miles southwest of central Monroe. Its Google category is "Sports bar", with Bar, Bar & grill, Hamburger restaurant as extra categories. Its 4.4 stars rest on 1,295 reviews, which our method reads as 4.40 after the review-count adjustment.

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Ranked 41 to 58

Not scored yet

These businesses have a Monroe address but no Google rating, so they carry no score.

About Monroe

20,320residents
$59,813median household income
2,246residents per square mile
8,618households
37.6median age
9.0square miles of land

Monroe has 20,320 residents on 9.0 square miles of land, about 2,246 people per square mile (ACS 2024 5-year estimates, Census Gazetteer).

The median household income is $59,813 and the median age is 37.6. These figures describe the town. They do not show who visits any business on this page.

Our October 2026 data has 59 restaurants with a Monroe mailing address: 29.0 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 Monroe

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 Monroe

CityDistanceRestaurantsTop score
Newport5.8 mi northeast567
La Salle6.3 mi southwest171
Luna Pier8.4 mi south271
Maybee9.1 mi northwest268
Ida9.2 mi west370
Carleton9.7 mi north269
South Rockwood11.5 mi northeast173
Rockwood12.9 mi northeast971

Other local pros in Monroe

Personal Injury Attorneys 17Water Damage Restoration Companies 8Mold Remediation Companies 6Mold Inspection and Testing Companies 1Plumbers 20Roofers 7HVAC Companies 19Electricians 10Dentists 47Med Spas 4Pilates and Fitness Studios 17Photographers 25Coffee Cart Vendors and Mobile Coffee Bars 16Cafés and Coffee Shops 22Real Estate Brokerages 54Dance Studios 6Everything in MonroeRestaurants in Monroe County

Questions

How many restaurants are in Monroe, MI?

Our October 2026 data lists 59 restaurants with a Monroe mailing address. 58 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 Monroe?

Princess Grill of Monroe has the highest TownAnswer score in Monroe: 75 out of 100, from 4.9 stars and 213 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 Monroe are outside the city?

Nearby city pages: Newport (5.8 miles), La Salle (6.3 miles), Luna Pier (8.4 miles), Maybee (9.1 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 Monroe in?

Monroe is in Monroe County. See every restaurant in the county on the Monroe 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

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.