Search
Rochester, Oakland County, Michigan
22 restaurants with a Rochester address, scored out of 100. Updated October 2026.
As of October 2026, the highest-scoring restaurant in Rochester, MI on TownAnswer is Ernie's On The Creek, with a score of 76 out of 100 (4.8 stars from 827 Google reviews). Next are Downtown Cafe (75) and Lipuma's Coney Island (73). We scored 22 restaurants with a Rochester address. If review count matters most, Grand Tavern Rochester Hills has the most Google reviews (3,455).
Our October 2026 pull of Google Maps found 22 restaurants with a Rochester mailing address. 22 list a website, 20 have claimed their Google listing and 19 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 Rochester is Grand Tavern Rochester Hills with 3,455 Google reviews. The median rating among scored listings is 4.4 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 Google827 reviews
Ernie's On The Creek is at 543 N Main St, Rochester, MI 48307. It sits about 0.8 miles west of central Rochester. Google files it under "Restaurant" and also Cocktail bar, Greek restaurant, Gyro restaurant. After we adjust for review count, its 4.8 stars count as 4.79.
Weekend hoursBooks onlineClaimed on Google978 reviews
You will find Downtown Cafe at 606 N Main St, Rochester, MI 48307. That is 0.7 miles west of the Rochester city center. Its Google category is "Restaurant", with American restaurant as extra categories. After we adjust for review count, its 4.7 stars count as 4.70.
Open after 8 PMWeekend hoursClaimed on Google1,879 reviews
You will find Lipuma's Coney Island at 621 N Main St, Rochester, MI 48307. That is 0.7 miles west of the Rochester city center. Its Google category is "Hot dog restaurant". Its 4.8 stars rest on 1,879 reviews, which our method reads as 4.80 after the review-count adjustment.
Open after 8 PMWeekend hoursBooks onlineClaimed on Google1,000 reviews
Rochester Corner Bar lists its address as 124 W 4th St, Rochester, MI 48307. That is 0.9 miles southwest of the Rochester city center. Its Google category is "Bar & grill". After we adjust for review count, its 4.6 stars count as 4.60.
Open after 8 PMWeekend hoursBooks onlineClaimed on Google1,075 reviews
Chomp lists its address as 200 S Main St, Rochester, MI 48307. It sits about 0.9 miles southwest of central Rochester. Google files it under "Restaurant" and also Grill, Hamburger restaurant, Juice shop. After we adjust for review count, its 4.5 stars count as 4.50.
Open after 8 PMWeekend hoursBooks onlineClaimed on Google788 reviews
Kruse's Paint Creek Tavern lists its address as 613 N Rochester Rd, Rochester, MI 48307. That is 0.8 miles west of the Rochester city center. Google files it under "Bar & grill" and also Hamburger restaurant, Salad shop, Taco restaurant. Its 4.5 stars rest on 788 reviews, which our method reads as 4.50 after the review-count adjustment.
Open after 8 PMWeekend hoursBooks onlineClaimed on Google600 reviews
423 Main Bar Grill & Rooftop is at 423 S Main St, Rochester, MI 48307. It sits about 0.8 miles southwest of central Rochester. Its Google category is "Bar & grill", with Halal restaurant, Hamburger restaurant, Mediterranean 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 Google450 reviews
You will find Bologna Via Cucina at 334 S Main St, Rochester, MI 48307. That is 0.8 miles southwest of the Rochester city center. Its Google category is "Italian restaurant". Its 4.5 stars rest on 450 reviews, which our method reads as 4.50 after the review-count adjustment.
Open after 8 PMWeekend hoursBooks onlineClaimed on Google2,068 reviews
Kruse and Muer on Main is at 327 S Main St, Rochester, MI 48307. It sits about 0.9 miles southwest of central Rochester. Google files it under "Family restaurant" and also Restaurant, Seafood restaurant. Its 4.4 stars rest on 2,068 reviews, which our method reads as 4.40 after the review-count adjustment.
Opens before 7 AMOpen after 8 PMWeekend hoursBooks onlineClaimed on Google692 reviews
George's Coney Island & Family Restaurant lists its address as 1437 N Rochester Rd, Rochester, MI 48307. It sits about 0.9 miles northwest of central Rochester. Its Google category is "American restaurant", with Breakfast restaurant, Brunch restaurant, Restaurant as extra categories. Its 4.4 stars rest on 692 reviews, which our method reads as 4.40 after the review-count adjustment.
Open after 8 PMWeekend hoursBooks onlineClaimed on Google383 reviews
Rochester Bistro lists its address as 227 S Main St, Rochester, MI 48307. It sits about 0.9 miles southwest of central Rochester. Its Google category is "Bistro", with Cocktail bar, Fine dining restaurant, French 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 Google3,455 reviews
Grand Tavern Rochester Hills lists its address as 3512 Marketplace Cir, Rochester, MI 48309. That is 5.1 miles southwest of the Rochester city center. Its Google category is "Restaurant", with American restaurant, Sports bar as extra categories. Its 4.3 stars rest on 3,455 reviews, which our method reads as 4.30 after the review-count adjustment.
Weekend hoursBooks onlineClaimed on Google2,378 reviews
Rochester Brunch House is at 301 Walnut Blvd, Rochester, MI 48307. That is 0.9 miles southwest of the Rochester city center. Its Google category is "Brunch restaurant", with Breakfast restaurant, Cocktail bar, Lunch restaurant as extra categories. After we adjust for review count, its 4.3 stars count as 4.30.
Open after 8 PMWeekend hoursBooks onlineClaimed on Google1,406 reviews
You will find Paul's On Main Street at 630 N Main St, Rochester, MI 48307. It sits about 0.7 miles west of central Rochester. Google files it under "Restaurant". Its 4.3 stars rest on 1,406 reviews, which our method reads as 4.30 after the review-count adjustment.
Weekend hoursBooks onlineClaimed on Google628 reviews
Recipes Rochester lists its address as 134 W University Dr, Rochester, MI 48307. That is 0.8 miles west of the Rochester city center. Google files it under "Brunch restaurant" and also Breakfast restaurant, Lunch restaurant. After we adjust for review count, its 4.3 stars count as 4.30.
Open after 8 PMWeekend hoursBooks online520 reviews
You will find Kabin Kruser's Oyster Bar at 306 S Main St, Rochester, MI 48307. It sits about 0.8 miles southwest of central Rochester. Its Google category is "Seafood restaurant", with Oyster bar restaurant as extra categories. After we adjust for review count, its 4.5 stars count as 4.50. The owner has not claimed the Google listing.
Open after 8 PMWeekend hoursBooks online1,086 reviews
You will find The Meeting House at 301 S Main St, Rochester, MI 48307. That is 0.9 miles southwest of the Rochester city center. Google files it under "American restaurant" and also Restaurant. Its 4.4 stars rest on 1,086 reviews, which our method reads as 4.40 after the review-count adjustment. The owner has not claimed the Google listing.
Open after 8 PMWeekend hoursBooks onlineClaimed on Google172 reviews
Old Detroit Bar and Grille Rochester Hills is at 6870 N Rochester Rd, Rochester, MI 48306. That is 1.1 miles northwest of the Rochester city center. Its Google category is "Restaurant", with American restaurant, Pizza delivery, Pizza 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 Google911 reviews
Chicken Shack Rochester lists its address as 213 W University Dr, Rochester, MI 48307. That is 0.9 miles west of the Rochester city center. Its Google category is "Family restaurant", with Chicken wings restaurant, Chicken restaurant, Fast food restaurant as extra categories. Its 4.2 stars rest on 911 reviews, which our method reads as 4.20 after the review-count adjustment.
Opens before 7 AMOpen after 8 PMWeekend hoursBooks onlineClaimed on Google440 reviews
PARK 600 Bar + Kitchen is at 600 E University Dr, Rochester, MI 48307. That is 0.6 miles southwest of the Rochester city center. Google files it under "American restaurant". After we adjust for review count, its 4.1 stars count as 4.11.
Open after 8 PMWeekend hoursClaimed on Google1,648 reviews
Too • Ra • Loo lists its address as 139 S Main St, Rochester, MI 48307. That is 0.9 miles southwest of the Rochester city center. Its Google category is "Bar & grill", with Restaurant as extra categories. Its 4.2 stars rest on 1,648 reviews, which our method reads as 4.20 after the review-count adjustment.
Open after 8 PMWeekend hoursClaimed on Google943 reviews
You will find Red Knapp's Dairy Bar at 304 S Main St, Rochester, MI 48307. That is 0.9 miles southwest of the Rochester city center. Its Google category is "Hamburger restaurant". After we adjust for review count, its 4.2 stars count as 4.20.
| # | Business | Score | Grade | Rating | Reviews | Street |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ernie's On The Creek | 76 | B+ | 4.8 | 827 | 543 N Main St |
| 2 | Downtown Cafe | 75 | B+ | 4.7 | 978 | 606 N Main St |
| 3 | Lipuma's Coney Island | 73 | B | 4.8 | 1,879 | 621 N Main St |
| 4 | Rochester Corner Bar | 73 | B | 4.6 | 1,000 | 124 W 4th St |
| 5 | Chomp | 71 | B | 4.5 | 1,075 | 200 S Main St |
| 6 | Kruse's Paint Creek Tavern | 71 | B | 4.5 | 788 | 613 N Rochester Rd |
| 7 | 423 Main Bar Grill & Rooftop | 71 | B | 4.5 | 600 | 423 S Main St |
| 8 | Bologna Via Cucina | 71 | B | 4.5 | 450 | 334 S Main St |
| 9 | Kruse and Muer on Main | 70 | B | 4.4 | 2,068 | 327 S Main St |
| 10 | George's Coney Island & Family Restaurant | 70 | B | 4.4 | 692 | 1437 N Rochester Rd |
| 11 | Rochester Bistro | 70 | B | 4.5 | 383 | 227 S Main St |
| 12 | Grand Tavern Rochester Hills | 68 | B- | 4.3 | 3,455 | 3512 Marketplace Cir |
| 13 | Rochester Brunch House | 68 | B- | 4.3 | 2,378 | 301 Walnut Blvd |
| 14 | Paul's On Main Street | 68 | B- | 4.3 | 1,406 | 630 N Main St |
| 15 | Recipes Rochester | 68 | B- | 4.3 | 628 | 134 W University Dr |
| 16 | Kabin Kruser's Oyster Bar | 68 | B- | 4.5 | 520 | 306 S Main St |
| 17 | The Meeting House | 67 | B- | 4.4 | 1,086 | 301 S Main St |
| 18 | Old Detroit Bar and Grille Rochester Hills | 67 | B- | 4.4 | 172 | 6870 N Rochester Rd |
| 19 | Chicken Shack Rochester | 66 | B- | 4.2 | 911 | 213 W University Dr |
| 20 | PARK 600 Bar + Kitchen | 64 | C+ | 4.1 | 440 | 600 E University Dr |
| 21 | Too • Ra • Loo | 63 | C+ | 4.2 | 1,648 | 139 S Main St |
| 22 | Red Knapp's Dairy Bar | 63 | C+ | 4.2 | 943 | 304 S Main St |
Rochester has 12,934 residents on 3.8 square miles of land, about 3,376 people per square mile (ACS 2024 5-year estimates, Census Gazetteer).
The median household income is $111,750 and the median age is 41.2. These figures describe the town. They do not show who visits any business on this page.
Our October 2026 data has 22 restaurants with a Rochester mailing address: 17.0 per 10,000 residents. A mailing city can differ from the city limits, so treat the ratio as a guide.
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.
| City | Distance | Restaurants | Top score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rochester Hills | 2.6 mi southwest | 38 | 78 |
| Shelby Township | 4.3 mi east | 58 | 78 |
| Oakland Township | 4.9 mi north | 3 | 63 |
| Utica | 6.3 mi southeast | 4 | 76 |
| Auburn Hills | 6.3 mi west | 39 | 75 |
| Washington | 6.6 mi northeast | 21 | 76 |
| Troy | 7.2 mi south | 57 | 76 |
| Sterling Heights | 8.6 mi southeast | 56 | 78 |
Personal Injury Attorneys 10Mold Inspection and Testing Companies 1Plumbers 2Roofers 7HVAC Companies 6Electricians 2Dentists 9Med Spas 16Pilates and Fitness Studios 16Photographers 19Coffee Cart Vendors and Mobile Coffee Bars 8Cafés and Coffee Shops 15Real Estate Brokerages 65Dance Studios 8Everything in RochesterRestaurants in Oakland County
Our October 2026 data lists 22 restaurants with a Rochester mailing address. 22 have a Google rating and are scored. A business can be missing, so treat the count as a floor.
Ernie's On The Creek has the highest TownAnswer score in Rochester: 76 out of 100, from 4.8 stars and 827 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: Rochester Hills (2.6 miles), Shelby Township (4.3 miles), Oakland Township (4.9 miles), Utica (6.3 miles).
Do they take reservations, and how far ahead? Can the kitchen handle your allergy or diet? Is there parking, and is the room accessible?
Rochester 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.
