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Ernie's on the Creek, Rochester, MI
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Ernie's on the Creek

4.7 (100)
$30 and under
American
543 N Main St 201, Rochester, MI 48307-1485

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2 people
7:00 PM

About this restaurant

  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Great for scenic views
  • Lively
An entirely new riverfront dining experience serving authentic Greek cuisine reimagined for today! Nestled on the Paint Creek river in Downtown Rochester

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Greek
  • Hours of operation
    Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Dinner Wed, Thu 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Bar Wed–Sat 4:00 pm–12:00 am Sun 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Chef Tom
  • Neighborhood
    Rochester
  • Cross street
    Rochester Road and University
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 100 people are saying

Ernie's on the Creek reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Detroit / Eastern Michigan

    Great for scenic views

  • Detroit

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Detroit

    Great for scenic views

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Ernie's on the Creek offers "amazing food" and "outstanding service" with a charming ambiance by Paint Creek. Highlights include delicious Greek dishes and friendly staff, though noise can be high. Diners praise the "wonderful atmosphere" and enjoy both indoor and patio dining options. A "hidden gem" in downtown Rochester.
100 Reviews
  1. Nancy

    Detroit / Eastern Michigan10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 31, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Enjoyed the 3 dip appetizer & zucchini chips. Yummy Then we had the lamb chops, gyro, lemon chicken, beat salad, & grouper Everyone loved their meals

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  2. Ed

    Detroit / Eastern Michigan2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on May 30, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My wife and I love the ambiance and the food at Ernies. It's a little hard to talk because of the noise level but you can't beat looking out at Paint Creek while you dine!

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  3. Judy

    Unspecified1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 29, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    A little loud but great food. Beautiful by the creek

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  4. Christine

    Detroit / Eastern Michigan1 review

    3.0

    Dined on May 25, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Not enough help. Didn’t get salad we ordered and soup was warm!

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  5. Dennis

    Detroit / Eastern Michigan1 review

    4.0

    Dined on May 22, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    food and service were very good. It was a bit too loud though. They could probably not have live music.

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  6. Joe

    Detroit / Eastern Michigan2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The service, atmosphere, and food were all outstanding. We thoroughly enjoyed everything—and especially appreciated the extremely tall, friendly owner who made sure every detail was perfect. Can’t wait to come back!

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  7. David

    San Francisco Bay Area1 review

    4.0

    Dined on May 16, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Ambience was very nice with table inside opening to the outside nature area. The service was excellent; however, food was slightly above average, and options were limited around vegetarian dishes. I would still recommend that you try this restaurant as it was a nice place to eat.

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  8. Kim

    Caribbean1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A wonderful experience. The ambiance is amazing. Service and food are outstanding. A really nice treat

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  9. Ariana

    Detroit / Eastern Michigan1 review

    3.0

    Dined on May 10, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 2
    I was super excited to finally try Ernie’s, after hearing a lot of glowing reviews. The appetizers (Saganaki and octopus) were both great, especially the octopus which was tender and not rubbery. The entrees were ok, but not my favorite part. The tables are all squeezed so closely together, that moving between tables is almost uncomfortable. The noise level was very high, especially at dinner time, making it difficult to hear conversations. Our server was ok. She took a while at times but I think she was doing the best she could.

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  10. Karen

    Detroit / Eastern Michigan1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was our first time there and we couldn’t have loved it more. From the time we walked in until we left we had a great experience. Sydney, our waitress was so up beat, friendly and available right when we needed her. The food was outstanding. Loved the saganaki and zucchini chips as appetizers. We enjoyed crab cakes with orzo, lamb chops and chicken kebabs for dinner. The cocktails were delicious as was the baklava sundae and chocolate cake. We will definitely be back and hope to sit in their beautiful patio by the water. Great ambiance!

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FAQs

Ernie's on the Creek offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (248) 710-8808.

Ernie's on the Creek is rated 4.7 stars by 100 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Google Map for Ernie's on the Creek

543 N Main St 201, Rochester, MI 48307-1485

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Rochester Road and University
  • Neighborhood
    Rochester
  • Hours of operation
    Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Dinner Wed, Thu 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Bar Wed–Sat 4:00 pm–12:00 am Sun 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Greek
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Chef Tom
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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