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Pontiac, Oakland County, Michigan
41 restaurants with a Pontiac address, scored out of 100. Updated October 2026.
As of October 2026, the highest-scoring restaurant in Pontiac, MI on TownAnswer is Lupita's Kitchen, with a score of 75 out of 100 (4.8 stars from 304 Google reviews). Next are Kegger Burger (73) and Lemon Grass Thai Restaurant (71). We scored 40 restaurants with a Pontiac address and list 1 more with no Google rating yet. If review count matters most, Jalapeños has the most Google reviews (2,277).
Our October 2026 pull of Google Maps found 41 restaurants with a Pontiac mailing address. 33 list a website, 39 have claimed their Google listing and 29 take online bookings.
2 belong to a business with three or more Michigan locations in our data. The other 39 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 Pontiac is Jalapeños with 2,277 Google reviews. The median rating among scored listings is 4.5 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
Open after 8 PMWeekend hoursBooks onlineClaimed on Google304 reviews
You will find Lupita's Kitchen at 952 Joslyn Ave, Pontiac, MI 48340. It sits about 1.1 miles north of central Pontiac. Google files it under "Mexican restaurant". After we adjust for review count, its 4.8 stars count as 4.78.
Open after 8 PMWeekend hoursBooks onlineClaimed on Google172 reviews
You will find Kegger Burger at 7 N Saginaw St, Pontiac, MI 48342. That is 0.9 miles south of the Pontiac city center. Google files it under "Hamburger restaurant". Its 4.8 stars rest on 172 reviews, which our method reads as 4.77 after the review-count adjustment.
Open after 8 PMWeekend hoursBooks onlineClaimed on Google1,549 reviews
Lemon Grass Thai Restaurant lists its address as 3999 Centerpoint Pkwy, Pontiac, MI 48341. It sits about 3.5 miles southeast of central Pontiac. Its Google category is "Thai restaurant", with Restaurant as extra categories. Its 4.5 stars rest on 1,549 reviews, which our method reads as 4.50 after the review-count adjustment.
Weekend hoursBooks onlineClaimed on Google860 reviews
You will find Pontiac Super Chief at 340 W Walton Blvd, Pontiac, MI 48340. That is 2.5 miles northwest of the Pontiac city center. Google files it under "Restaurant" and also Breakfast restaurant, Diner, Lunch restaurant. After we adjust for review count, its 4.5 stars count as 4.50.
Open after 8 PMWeekend hoursBooks onlineClaimed on Google698 reviews
You will find Zara Shawarma Grill at 304 S Telegraph Rd, Pontiac, MI 48341. That is 2.5 miles southwest of the Pontiac city center. Google files it under "Middle Eastern restaurant" and also Shawarma restaurant. After we adjust for review count, its 4.5 stars count as 4.50.
Open after 8 PMWeekend hoursBooks onlineClaimed on Google2,277 reviews
Jalapeños lists its address as 806 Baldwin Ave, Pontiac, MI 48340. It sits about 0.9 miles northwest of central Pontiac. Its Google category is "Mexican restaurant", with Restaurant as extra categories. After we adjust for review count, its 4.4 stars count as 4.40.
Open after 8 PMWeekend hoursBooks onlineClaimed on Google702 reviews
You will find Dogwoods Kitchen and Bar at 1101 Walton Blvd. Ste 110, Pontiac, MI 48340. That is 2.4 miles northeast of the Pontiac city center. Its Google category is "Restaurant", with Bar, Brunch restaurant, Caterer as extra categories. Its 4.4 stars rest on 702 reviews, which our method reads as 4.40 after the review-count adjustment.
Open after 8 PMWeekend hoursBooks onlineClaimed on Google331 reviews
El Corral Tacos y Guisados is at 1038 Baldwin Ave, Pontiac, MI 48340. It sits about 1.3 miles northwest of central Pontiac. Its Google category is "Mexican restaurant". Its 4.5 stars rest on 331 reviews, which our method reads as 4.50 after the review-count adjustment.
Open after 8 PMWeekend hoursBooks onlineClaimed on Google213 reviews
Ghost Modern Mexican lists its address as 44911 Woodward Ave, Pontiac, MI 48341. It sits about 2.1 miles south of central Pontiac. Google files it under "Mexican restaurant". Its 4.6 stars rest on 213 reviews, which our method reads as 4.59 after the review-count adjustment.
★ 4.6 657 Google reviews
Weekend hoursBooks onlineClaimed on Google657 reviews
D'Antons Coney Island lists its address as 411 W Huron St, Pontiac, MI 48341. That is 1.4 miles southwest of the Pontiac city center. Its Google category is "Fast food restaurant", with Breakfast restaurant as extra categories. Its 4.6 stars rest on 657 reviews, which our method reads as 4.60 after the review-count adjustment.
Open after 8 PMWeekend hoursBooks onlineClaimed on Google636 reviews
Perry Street Grill is at 756 Perry St, Pontiac, MI 48342. It sits about 0.5 miles northeast of central Pontiac. Its Google category is "Traditional American restaurant", with Breakfast restaurant, Brunch restaurant, Caterer as extra categories. Its 4.3 stars rest on 636 reviews, which our method reads as 4.30 after the review-count adjustment.
Open after 8 PMWeekend hoursClaimed on Google474 reviews
Flavors of Jamaica is at 406 N Telegraph, Pontiac, MI 48341. It sits about 1.9 miles west of central Pontiac. Its Google category is "Jamaican restaurant", with Caribbean restaurant, Vegan restaurant, Vegetarian 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 Google296 reviews
Elam Brothers II is at 487 S Sanford St, Pontiac, MI 48341. That is 1.8 miles south of the Pontiac city center. Google files it under "Soul food restaurant". After we adjust for review count, its 4.4 stars count as 4.40.
Open 24 hoursWeekend hoursBooks onlineClaimed on Google254 reviews
Valentino's Diner is at 940 Joslyn Ave, Pontiac, MI 48340. That is 1.1 miles north of the Pontiac city center. Its Google category is "American restaurant". Its 4.4 stars rest on 254 reviews, which our method reads as 4.40 after the review-count adjustment.
Weekend hoursClaimed on Google1,704 reviews
Stuffed Bun lists its address as 603 Walton Blvd., Pontiac, MI 48340. That is 2.0 miles north of the Pontiac city center. Google files it under "American restaurant" and also Breakfast restaurant, Restaurant. After we adjust for review count, its 4.4 stars count as 4.40.
Open after 8 PMWeekend hoursBooks onlineClaimed on Google1,637 reviews
The Bronx Deli lists its address as 247 S Telegraph Rd, Pontiac, MI 48341. It sits about 2.4 miles southwest of central Pontiac. Its Google category is "Deli", with Bar & grill as extra categories. Its 4.5 stars rest on 1,637 reviews, which our method reads as 4.50 after the review-count adjustment.
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Grab Crab is at 225 Auburn Ave, Pontiac, MI 48342. That is 1.0 miles south of the Pontiac city center. Google files it under "Seafood restaurant" and also Cajun restaurant, Crab house, Fried chicken takeaway. After we adjust for review count, its 4.6 stars count as 4.57.
Open after 8 PMWeekend hoursBooks onlineClaimed on Google807 reviews
You will find El Maguey Restaurant and Cantina at 280 Walton Blvd., Pontiac, MI 48340. It sits about 1.9 miles north of central Pontiac. Google files it under "Mexican restaurant" and also Bar, Restaurant. After we adjust for review count, its 4.2 stars count as 4.20.
Open after 8 PMWeekend hoursClaimed on Google543 reviews
You will find Fillmore 13 Brewery at 7 N Saginaw St #1d, Pontiac, MI 48342. That is 0.9 miles south of the Pontiac city center. Its Google category is "Brewery", with Brewpub, Restaurant as extra categories. Its 4.6 stars rest on 543 reviews, which our method reads as 4.59 after the review-count adjustment.
Open after 8 PMWeekend hoursBooks onlineClaimed on Google484 reviews
You will find Papas Pizza & BBQ Pontiac at 655 Joslyn Ave, Pontiac, MI 48342. That is 0.6 miles northeast of the Pontiac city center. Its Google category is "Pizza restaurant", with Barbecue restaurant, Chicken wings restaurant, Delivery Restaurant as extra categories. After we adjust for review count, its 4.2 stars count as 4.21.
Weekend hoursBooks onlineClaimed on Google386 reviews
Fino's Family Dining is at 450 Perry St, Pontiac, MI 48342. Google files it under "Family restaurant" and also American restaurant, Breakfast restaurant, Lunch restaurant. Its 4.2 stars rest on 386 reviews, which our method reads as 4.21 after the review-count adjustment.
Open after 8 PMWeekend hoursBooks onlineClaimed on Google146 reviews
Luca's Street Tacos lists its address as 1859 Perry St, Pontiac, MI 48340. It sits about 2.5 miles northeast of central Pontiac. Google files it under "Restaurant". Its 4.4 stars rest on 146 reviews, which our method reads as 4.40 after the review-count adjustment.
Open after 8 PMWeekend hoursBooks onlineClaimed on Google201 reviews
You will find Shawarma Spot at 989 Baldwin Ave, Pontiac, MI 48340. That is 1.2 miles northwest of the Pontiac city center. Google files it under "Middle Eastern restaurant". Its 4.3 stars rest on 201 reviews, which our method reads as 4.31 after the review-count adjustment.
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You will find TAQUERIA LAS LOMAS at 223 Cesar E Chavez Ave, Pontiac, MI 48342. That is 0.7 miles southwest of the Pontiac city center. Google files it under "Mexican restaurant". Its 4.7 stars rest on 30 reviews, which our method reads as 4.60 after the review-count adjustment.
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Sheila's Bakery lists its address as 800 Perry St, Pontiac, MI 48342. That is 0.6 miles northeast of the Pontiac city center. Google files it under "Bakery" and also Mexican restaurant. Its 4.5 stars rest on 1,638 reviews, which our method reads as 4.50 after the review-count adjustment.
Open after 8 PMWeekend hoursBooks onlineClaimed on Google804 reviews
Savvy Sliders lists its address as 1 W Walton Blvd, Pontiac, MI 48340. It sits about 2.0 miles north of central Pontiac. Google files it under "Fast food restaurant" and also American restaurant, Chicken restaurant, Chicken shop. Its 4.1 stars rest on 804 reviews, which our method reads as 4.11 after the review-count adjustment. Savvy Sliders has 15 locations in our Michigan data. Each location is scored on its own reviews.
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You will find Birrieria el Zacatecano (FOOD TRUCK ) at 630 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd N, Pontiac, MI 48342. It sits about 0.7 miles northeast of central Pontiac. Google files it under "Taco restaurant". Its 4.6 stars rest on 83 reviews, which our method reads as 4.57 after the review-count adjustment.
Open after 8 PMWeekend hoursClaimed on Google256 reviews
You will find Walton’s Fresh Fish Seafood & Chicken at 343 W Walton Blvd, Pontiac, MI 48340. It sits about 2.4 miles northwest of central Pontiac. Its Google category is "Family restaurant", with Chicken restaurant, Chicken wings restaurant, Crab house as extra categories. After we adjust for review count, its 4.1 stars count as 4.12.
★ 4.7 135 Google reviews
Open after 8 PMWeekend hoursClaimed on Google135 reviews
Taco's Mexico Truck lists its address as 552 4th Ave, Pontiac, MI 48340. It sits about 1.4 miles north of central Pontiac. Its Google category is "Restaurant". Its 4.7 stars rest on 135 reviews, which our method reads as 4.67 after the review-count adjustment.
Open after 8 PMWeekend hoursClaimed on Google1,518 reviews
You will find M1 Grill at 50501 Woodward Ave, Pontiac, MI 48342. That is 0.9 miles southwest of the Pontiac city center. Google files it under "Diner" and also American restaurant, Breakfast restaurant, Caterer. Its 4.0 stars rest on 1,518 reviews, which our method reads as 4.00 after the review-count adjustment.
★ 4.6 120 Google reviews
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La Perla Seafood & Grill is at 1188 Joslyn Ave, Pontiac, MI 48340. That is 1.5 miles north of the Pontiac city center. Its Google category is "Mexican restaurant". After we adjust for review count, its 4.6 stars count as 4.58.
★ 4.4 104 Google reviews
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Slate Eatery is at 429 Elizabeth Lake Rd, Pontiac, MI 48341. That is 2.0 miles west of the Pontiac city center. Google files it under "Family restaurant". Its 4.4 stars rest on 104 reviews, which our method reads as 4.40 after the review-count adjustment.
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You will find El Changarro catracho at 714 Baldwin Ave, Pontiac, MI 48342. That is 0.8 miles northwest of the Pontiac city center. Google files it under "Honduran restaurant". Its 4.8 stars rest on 22 reviews, which our method reads as 4.64 after the review-count adjustment.
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El Gran Paladar lists its address as 1604 Perry St, Pontiac, MI 48340. That is 2.1 miles northeast of the Pontiac city center. Its Google category is "Family restaurant", with Honduran restaurant, Mexican restaurant as extra categories. After we adjust for review count, its 4.3 stars count as 4.36.
★ 4.2 102 Google reviews
Open after 8 PMWeekend hoursBooks onlineClaimed on Google102 reviews
Casa Waffle lists its address as 810 Perry St, Pontiac, MI 48342. That is 0.6 miles northeast of the Pontiac city center. Its Google category is "Pancake restaurant". Its 4.2 stars rest on 102 reviews, which our method reads as 4.23 after the review-count adjustment.
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Fill you up seafood hut lists its address as 84 Auburn Ave, Pontiac, MI 48342. It sits about 1.1 miles south of central Pontiac. Its Google category is "Seafood restaurant". After we adjust for review count, its 5.0 stars count as 4.57.
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El Mexicano Mexican Grill is at 1604 Perry St, Pontiac, MI 48340. It sits about 2.1 miles northeast of central Pontiac. Its Google category is "Restaurant". Its 4.1 stars rest on 40 reviews, which our method reads as 4.18 after the review-count adjustment.
★ 4.6 25 Google reviews
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You will find Cabimas Burgers at 1604 Perry St, Pontiac, MI 48340. That is 2.1 miles northeast of the Pontiac city center. Google files it under "Restaurant". After we adjust for review count, its 4.6 stars count as 4.53.
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Delorean Kitchen lists its address as 687 University Dr, Pontiac, MI 48342. It sits about 0.8 miles east of central Pontiac. Google files it under "Restaurant". After we adjust for review count, its 4.2 stars count as 4.35. The owner has not claimed the Google listing.
★ 5.0 3 Google reviews
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Krispy Guys lists its address as 720 Baldwin Ave, Pontiac, MI 48340. That is 0.8 miles northwest of the Pontiac city center. Its Google category is "Fast food restaurant". After we adjust for review count, its 5.0 stars count as 4.50. Krispy Guys has 3 locations in our Michigan data. Each location is scored on its own reviews. The owner has not claimed the Google listing.
These businesses have a Pontiac address but no Google rating, so they carry no score.
No Google rating yet
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Sueños y Sabor Restaurante is at 431 N Saginaw St, Pontiac, MI 48342. That is 0.4 miles west of the Pontiac city center. Its Google category is "Restaurant".
| # | Business | Score | Grade | Rating | Reviews | Street |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lupita's Kitchen | 75 | B+ | 4.8 | 304 | 952 Joslyn Ave |
| 2 | Kegger Burger | 73 | B | 4.8 | 172 | 7 N Saginaw St |
| 3 | Lemon Grass Thai Restaurant | 71 | B | 4.5 | 1,549 | 3999 Centerpoint Pkwy |
| 4 | Pontiac Super Chief | 71 | B | 4.5 | 860 | 340 W Walton Blvd |
| 5 | Zara Shawarma Grill | 71 | B | 4.5 | 698 | 304 S Telegraph Rd |
| 6 | Jalapeños | 70 | B | 4.4 | 2,277 | 806 Baldwin Ave |
| 7 | Dogwoods Kitchen and Bar | 70 | B | 4.4 | 702 | 1101 Walton Blvd. Ste 110 |
| 8 | El Corral Tacos y Guisados | 70 | B | 4.5 | 331 | 1038 Baldwin Ave |
| 9 | Ghost Modern Mexican | 70 | B | 4.6 | 213 | 44911 Woodward Ave |
| 10 | D'Antons Coney Island | 68 | B- | 4.6 | 657 | 411 W Huron St |
| 11 | Perry Street Grill | 68 | B- | 4.3 | 636 | 756 Perry St |
| 12 | Flavors of Jamaica | 68 | B- | 4.5 | 474 | 406 N Telegraph |
| 13 | Elam Brothers II | 68 | B- | 4.4 | 296 | 487 S Sanford St |
| 14 | Valentino's Diner | 68 | B- | 4.4 | 254 | 940 Joslyn Ave |
| 15 | Stuffed Bun | 67 | B- | 4.4 | 1,704 | 603 Walton Blvd. |
| 16 | The Bronx Deli | 67 | B- | 4.5 | 1,637 | 247 S Telegraph Rd |
| 17 | Grab Crab | 67 | B- | 4.6 | 76 | 225 Auburn Ave |
| 18 | El Maguey Restaurant and Cantina | 66 | B- | 4.2 | 807 | 280 Walton Blvd. |
| 19 | Fillmore 13 Brewery | 66 | B- | 4.6 | 543 | 7 N Saginaw St #1d |
| 20 | Papas Pizza & BBQ Pontiac | 66 | B- | 4.2 | 484 | 655 Joslyn Ave |
| 21 | Fino's Family Dining | 66 | B- | 4.2 | 386 | 450 Perry St |
| 22 | Luca's Street Tacos | 66 | B- | 4.4 | 146 | 1859 Perry St |
| 23 | Shawarma Spot | 65 | B- | 4.3 | 201 | 989 Baldwin Ave |
| 24 | TAQUERIA LAS LOMAS | 65 | B- | 4.7 | 30 | 223 Cesar E Chavez Ave |
| 25 | Sheila's Bakery | 64 | C+ | 4.5 | 1,638 | 800 Perry St |
| 26 | Savvy Sliders | 64 | C+ | 4.1 | 804 | 1 W Walton Blvd |
| 27 | Birrieria el Zacatecano (FOOD TRUCK ) | 64 | C+ | 4.6 | 83 | 630 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd N |
| 28 | Walton’s Fresh Fish Seafood & Chicken | 63 | C+ | 4.1 | 256 | 343 W Walton Blvd |
| 29 | Taco's Mexico Truck | 63 | C+ | 4.7 | 135 | 552 4th Ave |
| 30 | M1 Grill | 60 | C+ | 4.0 | 1,518 | 50501 Woodward Ave |
| 31 | La Perla Seafood & Grill | 60 | C+ | 4.6 | 120 | 1188 Joslyn Ave |
| 32 | Slate Eatery | 60 | C+ | 4.4 | 104 | 429 Elizabeth Lake Rd |
| 33 | El Changarro catracho | 59 | C | 4.8 | 22 | 714 Baldwin Ave |
| 34 | El Gran Paladar | 58 | C | 4.3 | 11 | 1604 Perry St |
| 35 | Casa Waffle | 57 | C | 4.2 | 102 | 810 Perry St |
| 36 | Fill you up seafood hut | 57 | C | 5.0 | 6 | 84 Auburn Ave |
| 37 | El Mexicano Mexican Grill | 55 | C | 4.1 | 40 | 1604 Perry St |
| 38 | Cabimas Burgers | 54 | C | 4.6 | 25 | 1604 Perry St |
| 39 | Delorean Kitchen | 49 | C- | 4.2 | 5 | 687 University Dr |
| 40 | Krispy Guys | 42 | C- | 5.0 | 3 | 720 Baldwin Ave |
Pontiac has 62,104 residents on 19.9 square miles of land, about 3,123 people per square mile (ACS 2024 5-year estimates, Census Gazetteer).
The median household income is $44,329 and the median age is 36.5. These figures describe the town. They do not show who visits any business on this page.
Our October 2026 data has 41 restaurants with a Pontiac mailing address: 6.6 per 10,000 residents. A mailing city can differ from the city limits, so treat the ratio as a guide.
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Auburn Hills | 2.8 mi northeast | 39 | 75 |
| Sylvan Lake | 3.2 mi southwest | 4 | 71 |
| Keego Harbor | 4.1 mi southwest | 3 | 70 |
| Bloomfield Township | 5.0 mi south | 14 | 78 |
| Bloomfield Hills | 5.1 mi southeast | 18 | 71 |
| Waterford Township | 5.2 mi west | 53 | 77 |
| Orchard Lake Village | 5.9 mi southwest | 3 | 70 |
| Rochester Hills | 6.6 mi east | 38 | 78 |
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Our October 2026 data lists 41 restaurants with a Pontiac mailing address. 40 have a Google rating and are scored. A business can be missing, so treat the count as a floor.
Lupita's Kitchen has the highest TownAnswer score in Pontiac: 75 out of 100, from 4.8 stars and 304 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: Auburn Hills (2.8 miles), Sylvan Lake (3.2 miles), Keego Harbor (4.1 miles), Bloomfield Township (5.0 miles).
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Pontiac is in Oakland County. See every restaurant in the county on the Oakland 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.
