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Best American restaurants nearby. Discover the best American food in Houghton. View Menus, Photos and Reviews for American restaurants near you.. Houghton (/ˈhoʊtən/) is a city in the U.S. state of Michigan's Upper Peninsula and largest city in the Copper Country on the Keweenaw Peninsula. As of the 2010 census, the city population was 7,708. It is the county seat of Houghton County. It has been listed as one of the "100 Best Small Towns in America."
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10. Rock House Grille and Tavern
Overall Ratings
3 based on 102 reviews
Casual
Reviewed By Stategt
We've stayed at the Country Inn and Suites next door several times, but this was the first time we've had dinner here. We were surprised to see the bowling alley inside.We had had a long day and really didn't take time to explore everything.The restaurant is large and designed to mimic inside a mine shaft. There's a bar area and lots of tvs turned on to different sports channels.A Tuesday night in early May isn't very busy. The area is so large we didn't even realize there was a large group in another section Our service was good. We never felt rushed. Our server was also training a server. We're sure this place is hopping when Tech is in session and Summer tourists or Winter snowmobilers are in town.Our food was very good and hot. My design your burger was perfect. We both tried their special,house fries. They fry slices of baked potato. Definitely a good change from regular fries.Google Map this, if you're going for the first time or find the Country Inn and Suites. It's right next door. Definitely include this in your trip.Thank you for your positive feedback. Our goal here at the MineShaft/RockHouse (MSRH) is to insure that our guests have a great experience. Iâm happy to hear that your experience was nothing less then excellent. Next time youâre in town be sure to stop in and see us! Thank you!
9. Downtowner Lounge
Overall Ratings
4 based on 74 reviews
Reviewed By 652jeniferw
We were visiting the area for Winter Carnival since our daughter is a freshman at Michigan Tech. We came in on Saturday for lunch. The place was only about half full. We ordered sandwiches and waited, and waited..... It took almost an hour to get our order. The food was just okay. I ordered a BLT and it had two pieces of bacon on it. The whole sandwich was less that an inch thick, including the bread. The only thing that was good were the french fries. We will not return.
8. Waterfront Restaurant and Upper Deck Lounge
Overall Ratings
4 based on 74 reviews
It's located in the Ramada Inn Waterfront in Hancock, MI.
Reviewed By Skipes
Ate here several times and the food and service were great. Take a seat by the window and the view is awesome too.
7. Four Seasons Tea Room
Overall Ratings
4 based on 42 reviews
Close to 100 teas for you to choose from; housemade quiches, soups, cakes and other bakery; lunches, snacks or all of the splendor of Full Afternoon Tea. Comfort foods in winter and fresh salads in summer. Always a little different than everyone else. Com
Reviewed By MarriedWidow
Their tea selection was beyond my wildest dreams. Loved the chocolate chai our gracious server suggested. It paired perfectly with the orange scones served with cream and lemon curd. The table setting, subuded lighting, bold wall finishes, complemented sipping their tantalizing tea from bone china tea cups. It was a perfect setting for celebrating friendship.Thanks for the kind words! So happy you enjoyed it!
6. Kaleva Cafe
Overall Ratings
4 based on 169 reviews
American with a Finnish influence. Also a bakery.
Reviewed By Oakworthgirl
What a nice place this is. A feel of hometown USA to this Yorkshire Lass. Seat yourself. Friendly service. Good uncomplicated food. The breakfast menu is terrific. Hurry though. The pasties sell out fast!
5. Pilgrim River Steakhouse
Overall Ratings
4 based on 168 reviews
Reviewed By 123lwf
We stopped here on a bad winter weather Thursday night. We had a couple drinks at the bar and chatted with staff for a while. As the weather set in, we sat at a table for dinner and had a great meal. We love this place and will definitely be back. Staff was friendly and great. In particular, our bartender/waitress (sorry we didn't catch her name but our receipt said "server ID 28") was absolutely outstanding. The fish cake appetizer was great, and we had a few fantastic old fashioned (expertly made fyi). Can't go wrong here... cozy, welcoming atmosphere, friendly staff, great service.
4. Joey's Seafood and Grill
Overall Ratings
4 based on 341 reviews
Reviewed By 827pattig
Yep-a Tuesday fish fry! Pollack and very large portions!! My husband and I each ordered 3 pieces to start. Could not finish the entire entree. A lot of very good, lightly battered fish. You could taste the fish as the batter was very light-not the heavy deep-fried kind. Very very good. Will return.
3. Ambassador
Overall Ratings
4 based on 459 reviews
Reviewed By kedalion1
We spent the day on the Keweenauw Peninsula and after driving back from the beauty across "the bridge", we drove back into Houghton looking for a nice cooked meal. We settled on the Ambassador because of the variety of food there. We got the pizza and loved it, sat at a big window looking out over the canal, and just soaked up the energy of this popular hangout - lots of young people (presumably from Michigan Tech) really made the place fun and lively. Our waitress was cute and friendly and made us feel welcome and answered all our questions about how to pronounce the unpronouncable UP names... great place to stop you will not be disappointed!
2. Suomi
Overall Ratings
4 based on 345 reviews
Reviewed By RiceWP
My wife and I came here for breakfast before heading out to Isle Royale and we loved it. The food was excellent, the service womderful and the prices very reasonable.
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1. The Den Restaurant
Overall Ratings
3 based on 21 reviews
A casual restaurant in downtown Houghton, specializing in Wood-Fired foods, served alongside cold beer, interesting wine & creative cocktails."
Reviewed By Bonnielars
The bacon wrapped meatloaf, Croque Madame sandwich and Aha Tuna Salad were favorites with our family. However the pan seared scallop was not worth the price, the one scallop with surf and turf option was a better deal. Service was slow to start due to a busy Friday night and one waiter was a no show. That initial service needs to be faster for drinks, however the food was delivered very promptly. Our family would try this restaurant again since we enjoyed the different food options. Strongly recommend to the management to get your wait staff to the tables sooner.
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