Fenton MI Restaurants: A Local’s Guide
Last updated October 2026
The variety of restaurants is one of the great reasons to live in Fenton, Michigan. Laura and I love going out to eat, and this is our own take on where to go, what to order, and what to skip. Every comment below is ours, based on our personal experiences. I hope it helps you find a nice meal or a fun night out with family and friends.
Ed’s Picks
Steak & Fine Dining
When Ed wants a great steak, where does he go?
I like my steaks medium, and the first place on this list may surprise you. The steaks are a fantastic price, and I’d pick them over the much pricier competition.
- The Fenton House: Yes, The Fenton House. They’re known for those fantastic breadsticks, but the filet is awesome. It comes with a fantastic zip sauce poured over the top, and I love how they cook it so you get a little crisp on the outside while the center stays rare. They have a variety of sides, and I really like the potatoes.
- Social Playbook: Their filet may run $3 to $5 more than the competition, but it’s top notch. They almost cheat with the truffle butter they put on top.
- Ciao: This is a place you’d expect a great steak, and they don’t disappoint. In my opinion it’s the classiest restaurant in Fenton, the service is always great, and it’s the place to go for a nice dinner.
THE FENTON HOUSE
The remodel is very nice and tasteful. It is nice that you can now get a beer with dinner. The breadsticks that come with the meal are amazing. These are the type of breadstick that if you are having a party at the house pick up a couple of dozen and everyone will love you.
Ed’s Rating: 4.5/5
Must try: The breadsticks and the filet
413 S LEROY ST, FENTON, MI
LUCKY’S STEAK HOUSE
Great bread with dinner. Really is a great value. They have some killer combos that will give you a small steak, small lobster tails and some amazing sides for a very reasonable price. I have always left happy and full.
Ed’s Rating: 4.7/5
Must try: The bread and the lobster and filet surf and turf with a sweet potato
17500 SILVER PKWY., FENTON, MI • (810) 750-1400
SAGANOS STEAKHOUSE
Now I don’t even like sushi and I like their sushi. If you are looking for someplace fun to go eat go to Saganos and get hibachi. It is a great dining experience. If you have not been to anything like this before just get hibachi with chicken or chicken and steak. And get the yum yum sauce. Before you get your main course they bring a lentil soup that is fantastic then they bring a small salad that has this dressing that is heaven in your mouth. Perfect place to go to on a birthday or a 2nd date.
Ed’s Rating: 5/5
Must try: Most people pick the hibachi chicken. My favorite is the shrimp, but their steak is top notch.
134 N LEROY ST, FENTON, MI 48430 • (810) 715-5765
FENTON HOTEL TAVERN & GRILL
It is a nice fine dining experience. This restaurant has two sides to it, they have the bar side where you will often have live music (not too loud) and the dining room side. If you are looking for a place that is somewhat intimate you could put this on your list. They have fantastic breadsticks and a good draft beer selection.
Ed’s Rating: 4.5/5
302 N LEROY ST, FENTON, MI • (810) 750-9463
THE LAUNDRY
They are known for their sandwiches at lunch and a fine dining dinner experience. If you are looking for a good sandwich at lunch I would hit Fenton Deli on Silver Parkway.
Ed’s Rating: 4.7/5
Must try: Their lunch menu. The sandwiches are amazing, and I love their meat specials.
125 W. SHIAWASSEE AVE., FENTON, MI • (810) 629-8852
Italian
CIAO ITALIAN BISTRO & WINE BAR
This restaurant, which came to Fenton in 2018 has got it right. The interior is very clean and classy. The servers are all well dressed and polite. Although their menu is not huge I feel that anyone could find something on it that they would like. They may have the most extensive wine selection out of any restaurant in Fenton MI. After your order, they bring out bread with oil. The bread is soft and full-flavored but not overpowering. Ciao is not an inexpensive place to go get dinner but I don’t think it is overpriced for the quality of the dishes they serve and the dining experience. This is the best place I have found in Fenton to get scallops. The salmon was also very good. Laura has enjoyed every meal she has had. If you are looking to go out for a nice dinner I would recommend Ciao, but make a reservation because it can be busy.
Ed’s Rating: 4.7/5
Must try: The filet and the Diablo chicken
110 S. LEROY ST, FENTON, MI • (810) 354-8555
ANDIAMO PASTA + CHOPS
Italian pasta and chop house on Silver Lake Rd.
Ed’s Rating: 4.2/5
Must try: The calamari. I love the little fried banana peppers in it.
102 W Silver Lake Rd, Fenton, MI 48430 • (810) 354-8446
Mexican
CANCUN MEXICAN RESTAURANT & CANTINA
The most authentic Mexican place in Fenton, MI. They have a great lunch menu that will fill you up for a very reasonable price. I always get the 2 enchiladas, 1 with chicken, the other with beef. It is served with Mexican rice and beans. Laura’s recommendation: the fajitas “because they are good.” They are great to split with someone. This restaurant also has great service and is a great spot for lunch. I like their fajitas and their lunch special.
Ed’s Rating: 5/5
Must try: Fajitas. Their lunch specials are hard to beat for the money.
1204 N LEROY ST, FENTON, MI • (810) 354-8577
SAGEBRUSH CANTINA
They have a great call ahead system so call ahead because it can be busy. I really like the free chips and salsa. This is a great place to get lunch or dinner. I love their El Cart menu for lunch. My go-to is the beef burrito, wet. Getting it wet is only about $5 more. I also love their fish tacos. Even though this is a Mexican place they have some of the best chicken tenders that you will ever have, their ribs are also good. I don’t think I have ever had a bad meal, the service is good just be sure to call ahead because the wait can be really long.
Ed’s Rating: 5/5
Must try: Chicken tenders and the chips with their Jack Daniel's sauce
14284 N. FENTON RD, FENTON, MI • (810) 629-3955
EL ROY’S TEX-MEX
Tex-Mex spot in the old Fire Hall building downtown.
Ed’s Rating: 4.3/5
Must try: Birria tacos and the mango margarita
201 S LEROY STREET, FENTON, MI • (810) 936-0442
Breakfast, Coffee & Delis
CRUST
They serve an average sandwich for $2 to $3 more than anyone else would charge for the same thing. Definitely not a place to get a shake. They bring it out and it looks amazing with a large piece of cake on top, the cake is average at best and the shake is more like chocolate milk. With 5-6 good sips, it will be gone. If you want a better shake just hit McDonald's off Owen Rd. They have also been known to charge their 3% credit card fee when you use a Crust gift card.
Ed’s Rating: 3.5/5
Must try: Berry pie
104 W CAROLINE ST, FENTON, MI • (810) 629-8882
FENTON DELI
They make the best sandwich in Fenton, MI. Ed’s Recommendation: The Marlene Monroe on sourdough bread. This sandwich is a little spicy so be aware but it is amazing. It is also good with the everything bread. Laura’s recommendation: get large and split it with someone.
Ed’s Rating: 4.2/5
Must try: The Marlene Monroe sandwich on sourdough
15258 SILVER PARKWAY, FENTON, MI 48430 • (810) 433-0712
PANERA BREAD
Ed’s Rating: 3.7/5
Must try: Broccoli cheddar soup
3500 OWEN RD, FENTON, MI • (810) 714-5709
DUNKIN’ DONUTS
Ed’s Rating: 4/5
1314 N. LEROY ST. FENTON, MI 48430 • (810) 629-3707
TIM HORTON’S
Ed’s Rating: 4.3/5
Must try: Timbits. The sour cream ones.
326 W SILVER LAKE RD., FENTON, MI • (810) 714-3092
3238 OWEN RD., FENTON, MI • (810) 629-3921
Bars & Grills
THE TAVERN KITCHEN & BAR
Clarkston based restaurant with a location right here in Fenton.
Ed’s Rating: 4.7/5
Must try: The burger. My friend gets their ribeye once a week and says it’s the best in town.
3600 Owen Rd, Fenton, MI 48430
THE BARN FENTON
They cut their own white meat and bread it. Not frozen wings out of a bag. They have the most TVs in Fenton, and it’s cool to watch a game on the Jumbotron. We also love their Sunday brunch.
Ed’s Rating: 4.8/5
Must try: The burger and the boneless wings
715 TORREY RD, FENTON, MI • (810) 354-8889
BOSTON’S RESTAURANT & SPORTS BAR
If you are looking for a sports bar atmosphere, good food, and fantastic service this is a place to check out. This is the type of place that your pop rarely gets below half before they are bringing you another. Ed recommends the steak bites or the spinach artichoke dip with the Pita chips, key word there is the Pita Chips, they are amazing. Laura’s recommendation for this restaurant in Fenton is the Sicilian Pizza.
Ed’s Rating: 4.5/5
Must try: The pizza. They do a great job, and the service here is the best in town.
3324 OWEN RD, FENTON, MI • (810) 750-5800
LEGENDS SPORTS CAFE
They have great beers on draft, and it is also a great place to watch a game with several TVs and a large projector. At night you may even be able to do a little dancing.
Ed’s Rating: 4.3/5
Must try: Cheese pizza. I rarely eat pizza, but there is something about their pizza with no toppings on it. It’s great.
3235 W THOMPSON RD, FENTON, MI • (810) 714-9100
BUFFALO WILD WINGS
If you like wings they have the best selection of sauce. You can get a better quality wing at other restaurants but it is still a decent place to watch a game. I would choose The Barn over it any day of the week though.
Ed’s Rating: 4/5
Must try: The cheese dip with chili in it
3190 SILVER LAKE RD, FENTON, MI • (810) 629-0099
THE FIREPLACE BAR & GRILL
Killer pizza, and a fun place to go later at night. I also really enjoy their boneless wings. I get them often as takeout. Nice staff and a cool owner. They care about the quality of what they put out, and they give back to the community a lot.
Ed’s Rating: 4.5/5
Must try: The burger, or whatever he has on special
2238 NORTH LONG LAKE ROAD, FENTON, MI • (810) 629-4505
THE CORNER BAR & GRILL
Nice bar with above average food. I don’t like rosemary, so I don’t like their fries. I’m the biggest fan of their weekend breakfast menu.
Ed’s Rating: 4.4/5
Must try: Breakfast
4015 OWEN RD, FENTON, MI • (810) 354-8808
THE RAILYARD
They took the old grain elevator and added on to it to make one of the area’s biggest bar and restaurant attractions. They have 4 different food vendors outside in shipping containers. They have outside games for people to play, and inside they have Crespelli’s Pizza along with arcade games in the basement and upstairs. If you aren’t in town long, give the place a shot. It’s a fun place to hang out.
Ed’s Rating: 4.7/5
FRANK’S HOPPY BISTRO
The remake of Frank’s Tavern that was on Eastview Dr. They do a good job here.
Ed’s Rating: 4.3/5
3235 W. THOMPSON RD. FENTON, MI 48430 • (810) 208-7297
THE VAULT DOWNTOWN
Downtown Fenton spot that is open now, so go check it out.
Ed’s Rating: 4.3/5
Must try: Their drinks
100 S LEROY ST, FENTON, MI 48430 • (810) 885-3663
THE FENTON PUB
This is where you get a drink before or after dinner downtown Fenton. Food is limited to chips and dip.
Ed’s Rating: 4.7/5
Must try: After dinner drinks
108 S LEROY ST, FENTON, MI • (810) 629-4505
FENTON WINERY & BREWERY
The best local brewery that we have. They typically have something on tap that anyone would like. They have two buildings, The main part that is open to the public is also where they brew the beer. If you want food, it is more a place that you would get a snack than dinner. This is a great place to hit before or after a dinner. The Front building that you see from the street is beautiful and is a great place to host a large event.
Ed’s Rating: 4.3/5
Must try: Pizza
1370 N. LONG LAKE RD, FENTON, MI • (810) 373-4194
BBQ & World Flavors
BEALE STREET SMOKEHOUSE
This BBQ joint is good. Ed and Laura’s favorite is the pulled pork. We love that they have a few good sauces to choose from. It’s worth buying an extra piece of cornbread.
Ed’s Rating: 4.7/5
Must try: The pulled pork platter. Try the collard greens.
2461 NORTH RD., FENTON, MI • (810) 750-0507
BANGKOK PEPPERS
This is one of my lunch favorites. The dinner portions are large enough to share with someone. Their cheese rolls and vegetable rolls are also very good. Ed and Laura’s personal favorite is the Pad Thai chicken medium. I do wish their menu was a little more consistent and had soup all year.
Ed’s Rating: 4.4/5
Must try: Pad Thai
1429 N LEROY ST, FENTON, MI • (810) 714-4607
GOKI GOKI
I have not heard anything bad about it. I have always had a good experience when I go. Their menu is hard to navigate but the staff is very helpful to guide you to something you would like. Don’t go when you’re in a hurry.
Ed’s Rating: 4/5
Must try: Bento box
1243 N. LEROY ST. FENTON, MI 48430 • (810) 215-1117
LA MARSA MEDITERRANEAN CUISINE
Great bread and garlic.
Ed’s Rating: 4.3/5
Must try: Chicken and hummus
17055 SILVER PARKWAY, FENTON, MI 48430 • (810) 714-5801
LINDEN BREWERY
This place has a creative menu and used a cinnamon roll as a bun on one of their sandwiches. It is fantastic. I like their drinks as well.
Ed’s Rating: 4.6/5
Family & Diners
APPLEBEES
Although this is a national franchise they have come a long way in the last few years. The food and service at this location have been good and consistent where I have had some inconsistencies at other locations. Ed’s Recommendation: Four cheese Mac and Cheese. It is great mac and cheese and the crispy chicken they serve on top is amazing. Laura’s recommendation: the oriental chicken salad; the dressing is hard to beat.
Ed’s Rating: 4.4/5
Must try: The Bourbon Street chicken with shrimp
18115 SILVER PKWY, FENTON, MI • (810) 714-9230
FENTON CONEY GRILL
They get it done, and the food is good but not great.
Ed’s Rating: 4/5
1484 N LEROY ST, FENTON, MI 48430 • (810) 750-6231
MEGA CONEY ISLAND
They get it done. Slightly better than Fenton Coney, but still just decent.
Ed’s Rating: 4.1/5
3251 OWEN RD, FENTON, MI • (810) 750-2234
LEO’S CONEY ISLAND
Same quality of food as Mega.
Ed’s Rating: 4.1/5
15010 SILVER PKWY., FENTON, MI • (810) 620-8400
CULVER’S RESTAURANT
The ButterBurger.
Ed’s Rating: 4.4/5
Must try: Their Concrete Mixers
3202 OWEN RD, FENTON, MI • (810) 208-7503
Pizza & Fast Food
A&W
Ed’s Rating: 4.4/5
Must try: Chicken tenders with spicy Papa sauce
3011 W Thompson Rd, Fenton, MI • (810) 750-3002
ARBY’S
Ed’s Rating: 4/5
Must try: Classic roast beef
3253 Owen Rd, Fenton, MI 48430 • (810) 750-8004
COTTAGE INN PIZZA
Ed’s Rating: 4.2/5
227 W SILVER LAKE RD, FENTON, MI • (810) 750-0200
ENZO’S PIZZERIA
They have great specialty pizza, and you can taste the quality in every slice.
Ed’s Rating: 4.6/5
Must try: The pickle pizza. If you’re getting a regular pizza, get the everything crust.
1539 N Leroy St, Fenton, MI 48430 • (810) 208-0756
HALO BURGER
Ed’s Rating: 4.4/5
Must try: Halopeño burger
1355 N. LEROY ST. FENTON, MI 48430 • (810) 750-1952
HUNGRY HOWIE’S PIZZA
Ed’s Rating: 4.2/5
1003 N LEROY ST, FENTON, MI • (810) 629-3100
JIMMY JOHN’S
Ed’s Rating: 4.2/5
Must try: Turkey Tom
3208 SILVER LAKE RD, FENTON, MI • (810) 714-9393
MCDONALD’S
Ed’s Rating: 3/5
216 OWEN RD, FENTON, MI • (810) 629-3636
3285 W THOMPSON RD., FENTON, MI • (810) 714-3183
TACO BELL
Ed’s Rating: 3.5/5
Must try: Cheesy Gordita Crunch
3234 OWEN RD, FENTON, MI • (810) 629-2856
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American bar & grill • $$$
They have an amazing filet, and their fresh cut fries are the best around.
Ed’s Rating: 4.7/5
Must try: The fresh cut fries and the filet
111 S. LEROY ST. FENTON, MI 48430 • (810) 226-0008