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South Lyon, Oakland County, Michigan
18 restaurants with a South Lyon address, scored out of 100. Updated October 2026.
As of October 2026, the highest-scoring restaurant in South Lyon, MI on TownAnswer is Mancini's Kitchen, with a score of 75 out of 100 (4.7 stars from 555 Google reviews). Next are Saroki's Crispy Chicken & Pizza (75) and Mojave Cantina - South Lyon (73). We scored 18 restaurants with a South Lyon address. If review count matters most, Mojave Cantina - South Lyon has the most Google reviews (1,453). For the highest star rating with 25 or more reviews, see Saroki's Crispy Chicken & Pizza (4.8 stars).
Our October 2026 pull of Google Maps found 18 restaurants with a South Lyon mailing address. 18 list a website, 17 have claimed their Google listing and 15 take online bookings.
1 belong to a business with three or more Michigan locations in our data. The other 17 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 South Lyon is Mojave Cantina - South Lyon with 1,453 Google reviews. The median rating among scored listings is 4.6 stars.
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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 Google555 reviews
Mancini's Kitchen lists its address as 304 N Lafayette St, South Lyon, MI 48178. Its Google category is "Pizza restaurant", with Italian restaurant as extra categories. Its 4.7 stars rest on 555 reviews, which our method reads as 4.69 after the review-count adjustment.
Open after 8 PMWeekend hoursBooks onlineClaimed on Google331 reviews
Saroki's Crispy Chicken & Pizza is at 20777 Pontiac Trail, South Lyon, MI 48178. That is 2.0 miles south of the South Lyon city center. Google files it under "Pizza delivery" and also Caterer, Chicken restaurant, Chicken shop. Its 4.8 stars rest on 331 reviews, which our method reads as 4.78 after the review-count adjustment. Saroki's Crispy Chicken & Pizza has 7 locations in our Michigan data. Each location is scored on its own reviews.
Open after 8 PMWeekend hoursBooks onlineClaimed on Google1,453 reviews
Mojave Cantina - South Lyon lists its address as 22870 Pontiac Trail, South Lyon, MI 48178. It sits about 0.8 miles south of central South Lyon. Its Google category is "Restaurant". After we adjust for review count, its 4.6 stars count as 4.60.
Opens before 7 AMOpen after 8 PMWeekend hoursBooks onlineClaimed on Google535 reviews
The Corner Social is at 101 S Lafayette St, South Lyon, MI 48178. Its Google category is "Restaurant", with Coffee shop, Ice cream shop, Cafe as extra categories. Its 4.6 stars rest on 535 reviews, which our method reads as 4.59 after the review-count adjustment.
Open after 8 PMWeekend hoursBooks onlineClaimed on Google363 reviews
Dua Vino + The Bar lists its address as 135 E Lake St, South Lyon, MI 48178. Google files it under "Italian restaurant". After we adjust for review count, its 4.6 stars count as 4.59.
Open after 8 PMWeekend hoursBooks onlineClaimed on Google224 reviews
You will find Mimmo Italian at 51619 10 Mile Rd, South Lyon, MI 48178. That is 4.8 miles east of the South Lyon city center. Its Google category is "Italian restaurant", with Bakery, Caterer, Chicken shop as extra categories. Its 4.7 stars rest on 224 reviews, which our method reads as 4.68 after the review-count adjustment.
Open after 8 PMWeekend hoursBooks onlineClaimed on Google155 reviews
Pita Way - South Lyon lists its address as 22351 Pontiac Trail, South Lyon, MI 48178. That is 1.1 miles south of the South Lyon city center. Its Google category is "Mediterranean restaurant". Its 4.7 stars rest on 155 reviews, which our method reads as 4.67 after the review-count adjustment.
Open after 8 PMWeekend hoursBooks onlineClaimed on Google187 reviews
You will find EL PATRON - SOUTH LYON at 12520 10 Mile Rd, South Lyon, MI 48178. That is 2.1 miles west of the South Lyon city center. Its Google category is "Mexican restaurant". Its 4.6 stars rest on 187 reviews, which our method reads as 4.59 after the review-count adjustment.
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You will find Taco Vida Mexican Street Food (South Lyon) at 450 N Lafayette St, South Lyon, MI 48178. Google files it under "Restaurant". After we adjust for review count, its 4.8 stars count as 4.74.
Weekend hoursBooks onlineClaimed on Google155 reviews
Maple House is at 127 E Lake St, South Lyon, MI 48178. Its Google category is "Brunch restaurant". Its 4.6 stars rest on 155 reviews, which our method reads as 4.58 after the review-count adjustment.
Open after 8 PMWeekend hoursClaimed on Google1,377 reviews
Lyon Grill is at 20889 Pontiac Trail, South Lyon, MI 48178. That is 1.9 miles south of the South Lyon city center. Google files it under "American restaurant" and also Pizza restaurant, Seafood restaurant, Steak house. Its 4.5 stars rest on 1,377 reviews, which our method reads as 4.50 after the review-count adjustment.
Open after 8 PMWeekend hoursClaimed on Google1,363 reviews
Lucas of South Lyon lists its address as 22689 Pontiac Trail, South Lyon, MI 48178. That is 0.9 miles south of the South Lyon city center. Its Google category is "Family restaurant", with Breakfast restaurant, Restaurant as extra categories. Its 4.5 stars rest on 1,363 reviews, which our method reads as 4.50 after the review-count adjustment.
Open after 8 PMWeekend hoursBooks onlineClaimed on Google550 reviews
You will find Cancun Mexican Grill South Lyon at 25900 Pontiac Trail, South Lyon, MI 48178. That is 1.1 miles north of the South Lyon city center. Its Google category is "Mexican restaurant". Its 4.3 stars rest on 550 reviews, which our method reads as 4.30 after the review-count adjustment.
Open after 8 PMWeekend hoursBooks onlineClaimed on Google177 reviews
You will find La Marsa South Lyon at 25740 Pontiac Trail, South Lyon, MI 48178. That is 1.0 miles north of the South Lyon city center. Google files it under "Mediterranean restaurant". After we adjust for review count, its 4.5 stars count as 4.49.
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Neetu's Kitchen is at 294 N Lafayette St, South Lyon, MI 48178. Google files it under "Indian restaurant". After we adjust for review count, its 4.8 stars count as 4.70.
Open after 8 PMWeekend hoursBooks onlineClaimed on Google774 reviews
Witch's Hat Brewing Company lists its address as 601 S Lafayette St, South Lyon, MI 48178. That is 0.5 miles south of the South Lyon city center. Google files it under "Brewery" and also Restaurant. After we adjust for review count, its 4.5 stars count as 4.50.
Open after 8 PMWeekend hoursBooks onlineClaimed on Google186 reviews
LFG Local is at 399 S Lafayette St, South Lyon, MI 48178. Google files it under "American restaurant". Its 4.4 stars rest on 186 reviews, which our method reads as 4.40 after the review-count adjustment.
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Tanglewood Restaurant is at 22805 Country Club Dr, South Lyon, MI 48178. That is 3.8 miles east of the South Lyon city center. Its Google category is "Restaurant". Its 4.1 stars rest on 13 reviews, which our method reads as 4.26 after the review-count adjustment. The owner has not claimed the Google listing.
| # | Business | Score | Grade | Rating | Reviews | Street |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mancini's Kitchen | 75 | B+ | 4.7 | 555 | 304 N Lafayette St |
| 2 | Saroki's Crispy Chicken & Pizza | 75 | B+ | 4.8 | 331 | 20777 Pontiac Trail |
| 3 | Mojave Cantina - South Lyon | 73 | B | 4.6 | 1,453 | 22870 Pontiac Trail |
| 4 | The Corner Social | 73 | B | 4.6 | 535 | 101 S Lafayette St |
| 5 | Dua Vino + The Bar | 72 | B | 4.6 | 363 | 135 E Lake St |
| 6 | Mimmo Italian | 72 | B | 4.7 | 224 | 51619 10 Mile Rd |
| 7 | Pita Way - South Lyon | 71 | B | 4.7 | 155 | 22351 Pontiac Trail |
| 8 | EL PATRON - SOUTH LYON | 70 | B | 4.6 | 187 | 12520 10 Mile Rd |
| 9 | Taco Vida Mexican Street Food (South Lyon) | 70 | B | 4.8 | 87 | 450 N Lafayette St |
| 10 | Maple House | 69 | B- | 4.6 | 155 | 127 E Lake St |
| 11 | Lyon Grill | 68 | B- | 4.5 | 1,377 | 20889 Pontiac Trail |
| 12 | Lucas of South Lyon | 68 | B- | 4.5 | 1,363 | 22689 Pontiac Trail |
| 13 | Cancun Mexican Grill South Lyon | 68 | B- | 4.3 | 550 | 25900 Pontiac Trail |
| 14 | La Marsa South Lyon | 68 | B- | 4.5 | 177 | 25740 Pontiac Trail |
| 15 | Neetu's Kitchen | 68 | B- | 4.8 | 42 | 294 N Lafayette St |
| 16 | Witch's Hat Brewing Company | 67 | B- | 4.5 | 774 | 601 S Lafayette St |
| 17 | LFG Local | 67 | B- | 4.4 | 186 | 399 S Lafayette St |
| 18 | Tanglewood Restaurant | 47 | C- | 4.1 | 13 | 22805 Country Club Dr |
South Lyon has 11,950 residents on 3.7 square miles of land, about 3,194 people per square mile (ACS 2024 5-year estimates, Census Gazetteer).
The median household income is $92,467 and the median age is 41.8. These figures describe the town. They do not show who visits any business on this page.
Our October 2026 data has 18 restaurants with a South Lyon mailing address: 15.1 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.
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Hudson | 4.1 mi northeast | 15 | 76 |
| Whitmore Lake | 5.8 mi southwest | 3 | 70 |
| Wixom | 7.6 mi northeast | 21 | 76 |
| Brighton | 8.2 mi northwest | 65 | 75 |
| Novi | 8.6 mi east | 65 | 78 |
| Northville | 8.7 mi east | 33 | 76 |
| Milford | 9.2 mi north | 29 | 76 |
| Hamburg Township | 10.0 mi west | 2 | 68 |
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Our October 2026 data lists 18 restaurants with a South Lyon mailing address. 18 have a Google rating and are scored. A business can be missing, so treat the count as a floor.
Mancini's Kitchen has the highest TownAnswer score in South Lyon: 75 out of 100, from 4.7 stars and 555 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: New Hudson (4.1 miles), Whitmore Lake (5.8 miles), Wixom (7.6 miles), Brighton (8.2 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?
South Lyon 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.
