Open after 8 PMWeekend hoursClaimed on Google841 reviews
The Antler Pentwater is at 283 S Hancock St, Pentwater, MI 49449. Google files it under "Bar & grill". After we adjust for review count, its 4.4 stars count as 4.40.
Pentwater, Oceana County, Michigan
Top-Rated Restaurants in Pentwater, MI (2026)
11 restaurants with a Pentwater address, scored out of 100. Updated October 2026.
Who is the best restaurant in Pentwater, MI?
As of October 2026, the highest-scoring restaurant in Pentwater, MI on TownAnswer is The Antler Pentwater, with a score of 67 out of 100 (4.4 stars from 841 Google reviews). Next are Pentwater House of Flavors (65) and Pentwater Dari Creme (64). We scored 11 restaurants with a Pentwater address. If review count matters most, Brown Bear has the most Google reviews (1,019). For the highest star rating with 25 or more reviews, see Pentwater Dari Creme (4.6 stars).
Pentwater at a glance
Our October 2026 pull of Google Maps found 11 restaurants with a Pentwater mailing address. 5 list a website, 9 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 Pentwater is Brown Bear with 1,019 Google reviews. The median rating among scored listings is 4.4 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 Pentwater, 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 Google444 reviews
Pentwater House of Flavors lists its address as 210 S Hancock St, Pentwater, MI 49449. Google files it under "Restaurant" and also Ice cream shop. Its 4.5 stars rest on 444 reviews, which our method reads as 4.50 after the review-count adjustment.
Claimed on Google164 reviews
Pentwater Dari Creme lists its address as 11 N Hancock St, Pentwater, MI 49449. Google files it under "Restaurant" and also Dessert restaurant, Ice cream shop. After we adjust for review count, its 4.6 stars count as 4.58.
04
Clutch Food Shop
★ 4.6 101 Google reviews
63scoreC+
Open after 8 PMWeekend hoursBooks onlineClaimed on Google101 reviews
You will find Clutch Food Shop at 35 E Lowell St, Pentwater, MI 49449. Google files it under "Takeout Restaurant". After we adjust for review count, its 4.6 stars count as 4.57.
05
Brown Bear
★ 4.4 1,019 Google reviews
62scoreC+
Open after 8 PMWeekend hoursClaimed on Google1,019 reviews
You will find Brown Bear at 278 S Hancock St, Pentwater, MI 49449. Google files it under "Bar & grill". After we adjust for review count, its 4.4 stars count as 4.40.
Open after 8 PMWeekend hoursClaimed on Google176 reviews
Pentwater Pizza & Grinders is at 20 3rd St, Pentwater, MI 49449. Google files it under "Pizza restaurant" and also Italian restaurant. Its 4.1 stars rest on 176 reviews, which our method reads as 4.12 after the review-count adjustment.
07
Good Stuffs
★ 4.4 173 Google reviews
56scoreC
Weekend hours173 reviews
Good Stuffs lists its address as 111 S Hancock St, Pentwater, MI 49449. Its Google category is "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 hours191 reviews
You will find Murphy's Tavern at 8848 N 80th Ave, Pentwater, MI 49449. That is 4.0 miles northeast of the Pentwater city center. Its Google category is "Bar". Its 4.5 stars rest on 191 reviews, which our method reads as 4.49 after the review-count adjustment. The owner has not claimed the Google listing.
09
Gull Landing
★ 3.9 742 Google reviews
53scoreC
Open after 8 PMWeekend hoursClaimed on Google742 reviews
Gull Landing lists its address as 438 S Hancock St, Pentwater, MI 49449. Google files it under "American restaurant" and also Bar, Live music bar. Its 3.9 stars rest on 742 reviews, which our method reads as 3.91 after the review-count adjustment.
10
Uncle T’s Taste of Chicago
★ 5.0 21 Google reviews
51scoreC
Weekend hoursClaimed on Google
Uncle T’s Taste of Chicago lists its address as 4431 Monroe Rd, Pentwater, MI 49449. That is 2.4 miles southeast of the Pentwater city center. Google files it under "American restaurant". After we adjust for review count, its 5.0 stars count as 4.75.
11
Village Cafe and Pub
★ 3.7 404 Google reviews
49scoreC-
Open after 8 PMWeekend hoursClaimed on Google404 reviews
Village Cafe and Pub is at 347 S Hancock St, Pentwater, MI 49449. Its Google category is "Restaurant". After we adjust for review count, its 3.7 stars count as 3.73.
Side by side
| # | Business | Score | Grade | Rating | Reviews | Street |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Antler Pentwater | 67 | B- | 4.4 | 841 | 283 S Hancock St |
| 2 | Pentwater House of Flavors | 65 | B- | 4.5 | 444 | 210 S Hancock St |
| 3 | Pentwater Dari Creme | 64 | C+ | 4.6 | 164 | 11 N Hancock St |
| 4 | Clutch Food Shop | 63 | C+ | 4.6 | 101 | 35 E Lowell St |
| 5 | Brown Bear | 62 | C+ | 4.4 | 1,019 | 278 S Hancock St |
| 6 | Pentwater Pizza & Grinders | 59 | C | 4.1 | 176 | 20 3rd St |
| 7 | Good Stuffs | 56 | C | 4.4 | 173 | 111 S Hancock St |
| 8 | Murphy's Tavern | 55 | C | 4.5 | 191 | 8848 N 80th Ave |
| 9 | Gull Landing | 53 | C | 3.9 | 742 | 438 S Hancock St |
| 10 | Uncle T’s Taste of Chicago | 51 | C | 5.0 | 21 | 4431 Monroe Rd |
| 11 | Village Cafe and Pub | 49 | C- | 3.7 | 404 | 347 S Hancock St |
About Pentwater
872residents
$80,750median household income
652residents per square mile
430households
64.1median age
1.3square miles of land
Pentwater has 872 residents on 1.3 square miles of land, about 652 people per square mile (ACS 2024 5-year estimates, Census Gazetteer).
The median household income is $80,750 and the median age is 64.1. These figures describe the town. They do not show who visits any business on this page.
Our October 2026 data has 11 restaurants with a Pentwater mailing address: 126.1 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 Pentwater
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 Pentwater
| City | Distance | Restaurants | Top score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hart | 6.5 mi southeast | 15 | 70 |
| Mears | 6.7 mi south | 10 | 71 |
| Shelby | 12.0 mi south | 3 | 72 |
| Ludington | 12.3 mi north | 48 | 72 |
| Scottville | 14.0 mi northeast | 4 | 67 |
| Custer | 15.8 mi northeast | 1 | 67 |
| Walkerville | 15.8 mi east | 1 | 46 |
| Rothbury | 18.4 mi south | 2 | 70 |
Other local pros in Pentwater
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Questions
How many restaurants are in Pentwater, MI?
Our October 2026 data lists 11 restaurants with a Pentwater mailing address. 11 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 Pentwater?
The Antler Pentwater has the highest TownAnswer score in Pentwater: 67 out of 100, from 4.4 stars and 841 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 Pentwater are outside the city?
Nearby city pages: Hart (6.5 miles), Mears (6.7 miles), Shelby (12.0 miles), Ludington (12.3 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 Pentwater in?
Pentwater is in Oceana County. See every restaurant in the county on the Oceana 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)
- American Community Survey 2024 5-year, Pentwater village
- 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.