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Owosso, Shiawassee County, Michigan

Top-Rated Restaurants in Owosso, MI (2026)

28 restaurants with a Owosso address, scored out of 100. Updated October 2026.

Who is the best restaurant in Owosso, MI?

As of October 2026, the highest-scoring restaurant in Owosso, MI on TownAnswer is Joe-Lee's Crosswind Cafe, with a score of 73 out of 100 (4.8 stars from 457 Google reviews). Next are Smokin Jack's BBQ (73) and The Sideline Sports Bar Owosso (72). We scored 28 restaurants with a Owosso address. If review count matters most, Hardee's has the most Google reviews (1,873).

Owosso at a glance

Our October 2026 pull of Google Maps found 28 restaurants with a Owosso mailing address. 26 list a website, 24 have claimed their Google listing and 18 take online bookings.

9 belong to a business with three or more Michigan locations in our data. The other 19 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 Owosso is Hardee's with 1,873 Google reviews. The median rating among scored listings is 4.5 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 Owosso, 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

04

Culver’s

★ 4.5 1,565 Google reviews

71scoreB

Open after 8 PMWeekend hoursBooks onlineClaimed on Google1,565 reviews

You will find Culver’s at 2355 E Main St, Owosso, MI 48867. That is 2.8 miles east of the Owosso city center. Its Google category is "American restaurant", with Dessert restaurant, Fast food restaurant, Hamburger restaurant as extra categories. Its 4.5 stars rest on 1,565 reviews, which our method reads as 4.50 after the review-count adjustment. Culver’s has 64 locations in our Michigan data. Each location is scored on its own reviews.

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08

Mancino's Pizza & Grinders

★ 4.7 1,195 Google reviews

69scoreB-

Open after 8 PMWeekend hours1,195 reviews

You will find Mancino's Pizza & Grinders at 1501 E M 21, Owosso, MI 48867. It sits about 1.7 miles east of central Owosso. Google files it under "Pizza restaurant". Its 4.7 stars rest on 1,195 reviews, which our method reads as 4.70 after the review-count adjustment. Mancino's Pizza & Grinders has 15 locations in our Michigan data. Each location is scored on its own reviews. The owner has not claimed the Google listing.

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12

Hardee's

★ 4.3 1,873 Google reviews

68scoreB-

Opens before 7 AMOpen after 8 PMWeekend hoursBooks onlineClaimed on Google1,873 reviews

Hardee's is at 534 E Main St, Owosso, MI 48867. It sits about 0.6 miles east of central Owosso. Its Google category is "Fast food restaurant", with American restaurant, Breakfast restaurant, Chicken restaurant as extra categories. Its 4.3 stars rest on 1,873 reviews, which our method reads as 4.30 after the review-count adjustment. Hardee's has 6 locations in our Michigan data. Each location is scored on its own reviews.

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14

El Potrero Mexican Restaurant

★ 4.3 1,061 Google reviews

68scoreB-

Open after 8 PMWeekend hoursBooks onlineClaimed on Google1,061 reviews

You will find El Potrero Mexican Restaurant at 1706 W Main St, Owosso, MI 48867. That is 1.1 miles west of the Owosso city center. Google files it under "Mexican restaurant" and also Restaurant. After we adjust for review count, its 4.3 stars count as 4.30. El Potrero Mexican Restaurant has 4 locations in our Michigan data. Each location is scored on its own reviews.

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18

QDOBA Mexican Eats

★ 4.1 757 Google reviews

65scoreB-

Open after 8 PMWeekend hoursBooks onlineClaimed on Google757 reviews

You will find QDOBA Mexican Eats at 910 E Main St, Owosso, MI 48867. It sits about 0.9 miles east of central Owosso. Its Google category is "Mexican restaurant", with Bar & grill, Box lunch supplier, Brunch restaurant as extra categories. Its 4.1 stars rest on 757 reviews, which our method reads as 4.11 after the review-count adjustment. QDOBA Mexican Eats has 12 locations in our Michigan data. Each location is scored on its own reviews.

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20

Bob Evans

★ 4.1 1,198 Google reviews

64scoreC+

Open after 8 PMWeekend hoursBooks onlineClaimed on Google1,198 reviews

Bob Evans is at 1250 E M 21, Owosso, MI 48867. It sits about 1.4 miles east of central Owosso. Its Google category is "Family restaurant", with American restaurant, Breakfast restaurant, Takeout Restaurant as extra categories. After we adjust for review count, its 4.1 stars count as 4.10. Bob Evans has 42 locations in our Michigan data. Each location is scored on its own reviews.

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22

Tanglewood Restaurant & Lounge

★ 4.0 415 Google reviews

62scoreC+

Open after 8 PMWeekend hoursBooks onlineClaimed on Google415 reviews

Tanglewood Restaurant & Lounge lists its address as 300 E Main St, Owosso, MI 48867. It sits about 0.4 miles east of central Owosso. Its Google category is "Bar & grill", with Restaurant as extra categories. Its 4.0 stars rest on 415 reviews, which our method reads as 4.01 after the review-count adjustment.

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23

Big John Steak & Onion

★ 4.5 1,020 Google reviews

61scoreC+

Opens before 7 AMOpen after 8 PMWeekend hours1,020 reviews

You will find Big John Steak & Onion at 1054 E M 21, Owosso, MI 48867. That is 1.1 miles east of the Owosso city center. Its Google category is "Sandwich shop", with Fast food restaurant as extra categories. Its 4.5 stars rest on 1,020 reviews, which our method reads as 4.50 after the review-count adjustment. Big John Steak & Onion has 4 locations in our Michigan data. Each location is scored on its own reviews. The owner has not claimed the Google listing.

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26

Hungry Howie's Pizza

★ 3.8 248 Google reviews

58scoreC

Open after 8 PMWeekend hoursBooks onlineClaimed on Google248 reviews

You will find Hungry Howie's Pizza at 116 S Shiawassee St Ste. A, Owosso, MI 48867. Google files it under "Restaurant" and also Caterer, Chicken wings restaurant, Fast food restaurant. After we adjust for review count, its 3.8 stars count as 3.83. Hungry Howie's Pizza has 43 locations in our Michigan data. Each location is scored on its own reviews.

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27

New Port Classic Coney Island

★ 4.1 716 Google reviews

54scoreC

Open after 8 PMWeekend hours716 reviews

New Port Classic Coney Island lists its address as 2165 E M 21, Owosso, MI 48867. That is 2.6 miles east of the Owosso city center. Google files it under "Family restaurant" and also Breakfast restaurant. After we adjust for review count, its 4.1 stars count as 4.11. The owner has not claimed the Google listing.

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28

Tim Hortons

★ 3.6 736 Google reviews

52scoreC

Opens before 7 AMOpen after 8 PMWeekend hoursBooks onlineClaimed on Google736 reviews

Tim Hortons is at 323 W Main St, Owosso, MI 48867. Its Google category is "Coffee shop", with Bakery, Breakfast restaurant, Cafe as extra categories. After we adjust for review count, its 3.6 stars count as 3.62. Tim Hortons has 19 locations in our Michigan data. Each location is scored on its own reviews.

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Side by side

#BusinessScoreGradeRatingReviewsStreet
1Joe-Lee's Crosswind Cafe73B4.8457208 Airport Dr
2Smokin Jack's BBQ73B4.8158220 N Park St
3The Sideline Sports Bar Owosso72B4.6324219 S Washington St
4Culver’s71B4.51,5652355 E Main St
5Wrought Iron Grill71B4.51,319317 S Elm St #201
6Bangin’ Bowls71B4.8111210 S Water St
7BJ's Family Restaurant70B4.61,7951900 E M 21
8Mancino's Pizza & Grinders69B-4.71,1951501 E M 21
9Val's Pizza69B-4.4376620 S Washington St
10Niche Bar & Lounge69B-4.5248112 N Washington St
11Pita Way - Owosso69B-4.52381201 E Main St Ste b
12Hardee's68B-4.31,873534 E Main St
13Los Tres Amigos | Owosso68B-4.31,5511631 E Main St
14El Potrero Mexican Restaurant68B-4.31,0611706 W Main St
15Rainbow Bar68B-4.5545905 W Main St
16Itsa Deli Thing68B-4.6365208 W Exchange St
17Korner Pub66B-4.48301017 W Main St
18QDOBA Mexican Eats65B-4.1757910 E Main St
19Jade Buffet64C+4.41,664120 S Washington St
20Bob Evans64C+4.11,1981250 E M 21
21Chip’s Place62C+4.1772715 S Chipman St
22Tanglewood Restaurant & Lounge62C+4.0415300 E Main St
23Big John Steak & Onion61C+4.51,0201054 E M 21
24Fortune House Restaurant61C+3.9431212 W Main St
25Amy’s Place60C+4.697115 E Main St
26Hungry Howie's Pizza58C3.8248116 S Shiawassee St Ste. A
27New Port Classic Coney Island54C4.17162165 E M 21
28Tim Hortons52C3.6736323 W Main St

About Owosso

14,632residents
$54,229median household income
2,788residents per square mile
6,320households
38.9median age
5.2square miles of land

Owosso has 14,632 residents on 5.2 square miles of land, about 2,788 people per square mile (ACS 2024 5-year estimates, Census Gazetteer).

The median household income is $54,229 and the median age is 38.9. These figures describe the town. They do not show who visits any business on this page.

Our October 2026 data has 28 restaurants with a Owosso mailing address: 19.1 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 Owosso

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 Owosso

CityDistanceRestaurantsTop score
Corunna3.1 mi east567
Vernon8.2 mi southeast166
Bancroft9.9 mi southeast168
Ovid10.1 mi west468
Oakley10.2 mi north170
Morrice11.0 mi south266
Durand11.0 mi southeast1571
Laingsburg11.4 mi southwest872

Other local pros in Owosso

Personal Injury Attorneys 2Water Damage Restoration Companies 1Mold Remediation Companies 1Mold Inspection and Testing Companies 1Plumbers 11Roofers 3HVAC Companies 6Electricians 11Dentists 17Med Spas 3Pilates and Fitness Studios 8Photographers 10Coffee Cart Vendors and Mobile Coffee Bars 5Cafés and Coffee Shops 14Real Estate Brokerages 27Dance Studios 4Everything in OwossoRestaurants in Shiawassee County

Questions

How many restaurants are in Owosso, MI?

Our October 2026 data lists 28 restaurants with a Owosso mailing address. 28 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 Owosso?

Joe-Lee's Crosswind Cafe has the highest TownAnswer score in Owosso: 73 out of 100, from 4.8 stars and 457 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 Owosso are outside the city?

Nearby city pages: Corunna (3.1 miles), Vernon (8.2 miles), Bancroft (9.9 miles), Ovid (10.1 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 Owosso in?

Owosso is in Shiawassee County. See every restaurant in the county on the Shiawassee 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.