Restaurant
Name / Type |
Location |
Atmosphere |
Food
|
Service |
Prices/
Value |
Overall |
Rating
1-6
6 best |
10 North
Sports bar and grill |
Novi Road north of
Ten Mile Road |
Sports bar that
was recently remodeled, it's now upscale and looks great. Very comfortable. |
Very
good |
Very
Good |
$$ |
Plenty of good
quality TVs and a two-sided bar make this the place to watch a game or just
relax. Unique menu. |
4 |
Andiamo's
Italian |
Main Street, east of Novi Road,
south of Grand River |
Contemporary,
comfortable. Expect to be pampered here. A bit open and loud though. |
Very
good |
Excellent |
$$$$ |
Good service and
great food make
this a nice place to visit for a couple, family or even a larger group. |
5 |
| Applebee's |
Grand River across
from Providence Park Hospital |
Comfortable and
clean bar and grill |
Very
good |
Very
good |
$$$ |
Fun place for a
burger, sandwich or meal. Surprisingly friendly service. |
4 |
| Bagger Dave's |
Novi Town Center,
corner Novi Road and Grand River |
Upscale burger
joint with full bar. |
Very
good |
Very
good |
$$$ |
Unique place for a
burger. Friendly. |
4 |
Bahama Breeze
Caribbean
|
Haggerty Road south
of 8 Mile. |
Relaxed and comfortable.
Patio side a bit loud. Usually busy. |
Very
good |
Very
good |
$$$ |
A relaxing, fun place.
Can get quite busy on Friday evening through Sunday. |
4 |
| BD's
Mongolian Barbeque |
Main Street, east
of Novi Road, south of Grand River |
Usually crowded
and a bit loud. Tables to the rear are better, but a further walk from the
food line. |
Depends on your skills |
Good |
$$$ |
Self-service,
make your own creation. An interesting, fun place.
Managers can be a bit bossy to customers, especially when busy.
|
3- |
| Benito's Pizza Cafe |
Novi Road at Ten
Mile |
A very comfortable
local pizza parlor. |
Very
good |
Very
good |
$$ |
A classic pizza
place, plus other entrees. Dine in or carry out. We rank it "Best Pizza in
Novi". |
4 |
| Big Boy |
Haggerty at
8 Mile. Note: Novi Road location is now closed. |
Comfortably roomy,
clean. |
Good |
Good |
$$ |
Great place for a
quick meal. Something for everyone. Consistent. |
3 |
Big Tommy's Parthenon
Greek cuisine |
Grand River Ave.
west of Haggerty Rd. |
Upscale Greek
restaurant with two seating areas and a large bar. Very nice. |
Very
good |
Very
good |
$$ |
An extensive menu
with your favorite Greek specialties and super-friendly service make this a
must-try.
|
5 |
Bonefish
Grill |
Novi Town Center,
corner Novi Road and Grand River |
Very comfortable,
with a nice bar area too. |
Excellent |
Excellent |
$$$ |
Upscale seafood
place. Always busy. A small chain that's different. |
5 |
Border
Cantina
Tex-Mex
|
Novi Road
north of 8 Mile. |
Very clean and
comfortable. |
Very
good |
Very
good |
$$ |
This is a fun place for a
Tex-Mex meal. |
4 |
| California Pizza
Kitchen |
Twelve Oaks Mall, NE
entrance |
Upscale pizza
place with large, full bar. |
Very
good |
Very
good |
$$$ |
A different type
of pizza place; especially popular with shoppers |
4 |
|
Carrabba's Italian Grill |
West Oaks, across
Novi Road from Twelve Oaks Mall. |
A bit crowded,
very clean, unique. A bit loud. |
Very
good |
Very
good |
$$$ |
Consistently good
food with quick service. Usually quite busy - expect a wait. |
4 |
P.F.
Chang's
China Bistro |
Haggerty Road south
of 7 Mile Road |
Busy, a bit loud,
but elegant and very clean. |
Very
good |
Good
to very
good |
$$$ |
A unique
combination of elegance, quality, friendly service -- all at a reasonable
price. Expect a wait. |
4 |
Chilis
Southwestern bar
and grill |
Haggerty Road, just north of 8 Mile Road |
Busy, but comfortable. |
Very
good |
Good |
$$ |
Fun place for southwestern and American
style food, with good drinks too. |
3 |
Deadwood
Bar & Grill
Classic spot |
Northville Road
just south of Seven Mile. |
Rustic look and
those antler chandlers give it a classic northern Michigan feel. |
Very
good |
Very
Good |
$$ |
Classic atmosphere
with reasonable prices. Where else can you order a Road Kill Grill
in the area? |
4+ |
Diamond
Jim Brady's
Comfortable
elegance |
Novi Town Center |
Upscale, welcoming
and comfortable. |
Excellent |
Excellent |
$$$ |
Elegant, fresh
look at the new location. |
5 |
| Famous
Dave's |
NW corner of Novi
Town, east off Novi Road south of I-96 |
Busy, loud, wide
open, fun. |
Very
good |
Varies |
$$$ |
The place to go to
for
really good Bar-B-Que! Expect a wait, slow service in general, but quick
meal delivery. |
3 |
Guernsey
Farms Dairy
Ice cream
counter, store and restaurant |
Novi Road north of
Eight Mile Road |
Always busy;
classic comfort; opening booth dining area. |
Good;
Ice Cream
Excellent |
Very
Good |
$$ |
This place is
very well known throughout the region for their ice cream. Also a
nice, comfortable family dining restaurant with good prices and
food. |
4 |
| Happy Sushi |
Ten Mile Road at Meadowbrook |
Quaint and comfortable |
Very
good |
Very
good |
$$ |
An interesting and different
place. Extensive menu. |
4 |
Honey Tree
American style family diner with Greek flair |
NW corner of 10 Mile and Meadowbrook Roads |
Very comfortable and clean. |
Good |
Good |
$ |
The place where seniors and
cops eat. Great values on specials. Wide menu selection. This place is a local
favorite for good meals. |
3+ |
Kim's Garden
Chinese |
Novi Road north of Ten Mile
Road |
Clean, comfortable and
efficient |
Very
good |
Very
good |
$$ |
Billed as an authentic Chinese
seafood and Dim Sum restaurant -
it is. A Novi favorite for 30 years now. |
4 |
| Library Pub |
Grand River east of Novi Road |
Typical bar and
grill |
Good |
Good |
$$ |
The place is packed during any
home game. Loud, fun local crowd almost any time. |
3 |
Los Amigos
Mexican |
Novi Road near the bridge |
New place, but the interior is
dated and needs some work. |
Fair |
Fair |
$$ |
Specials abound, but the
quality and service don't.
|
2 |
| Maisano's
Italian |
Novi Road, west side, just
north of Grand River |
Intimate and comfortable |
Very
good |
Excellent |
$$ |
Hard to find great local
Italian restaurants like this. Family operated, and sure to please. This is
one of
Novi's hidden treasures. |
5 |
Maria's
Italian
Bakery
Carry-out |
North-west corner
Ten Mile and Meadowbrook |
Very nice. Clean,
efficient and homey. |
Very
good |
Very
good |
$$ |
Pasta, Stromboli, Subs,
Sandwiches, Pizza, Desserts, and other good stuff. They've got it
all. Try a U-Bake-It Pizza! |
4 |
Max & Erma's
Bar and grill
|
Inside the Twelve Oaks Mall near J C Penney
Store |
Sometimes busy, but
always comfortable. |
Very
good |
Very
good |
$$$ |
Great burgers with
many other menu selections too. |
4 |
Moe's on
Ten
Upscale family-type restaurant
with very reasonable prices
|
10 Mile Road, just
west of Haggerty |
Very nice;
comfortable. |
Very
good |
Very
good;
friendly |
$$ |
Great local
dinning at a reasonable price. Moe will make you feel at home. Very popular
for lunch, and brunch too. |
5 |
No.VI
Chop House and Lobster Bar
Fine dining
|
Inside the Crown
Plaza Hotel, 27000 Sheraton Dr. |
Exquisite,
elegant, and immaculate. |
Superb |
Superb |
$$$$$ |
Outstanding by
every measure. Prepare to be pampered. Steak and lobster
dishes beyond compare. Excellent wine and imported beer list. |
6 |
| On the Border Mexican
Grill |
Haggerty Road north of
8 Mile |
Inexpensive
family-style Mexican restaurant |
Good |
Good |
$$ |
Decent Mexican
restaurant; free chips and salsa a plus. |
3 |
Outback
Steakhouse
|
Grand River, just
west of Beck Road |
Quite comfortable. |
Very
good |
Very
good |
$$$ |
Great place for a
really good steak and a good price. No worries... |
4 |
Panera
Bakery, sandwiches, and more |
Novi Road south of
Grand River |
Comfortable and
clean. |
Very
good |
Fair |
$$ |
Great food, but
the services is generally fair at best at this one. |
3 |
Pei Wei
Asian diner |
Town Center (NE
corner of Grand River and Novi Rd) |
New; clean strip
mall-type place |
Good |
Good |
$$ |
Unusual menu;
service inconsistent. |
2 |
| Penn Station East Coast
Subs |
Novi Road just
north of Ten Mile |
New; clean strip
mall-type place |
Very
good |
Good |
$$ |
Great subs,
especially for the price. |
3 |
| Picasso Cafe |
Grand River west of
Haggerty Road |
Quaint and
comfortable |
Very
good |
Good |
$$ |
Unique place for a
quick lunch. |
3 |
Potbelly
Sandwich shop |
Novi Town Center,
corner Novi Road and Grand River |
Unique, clean and
comfortable. |
Very
good |
Very
good |
$$ |
Great place for
subs and salads. Unusually good service. |
4 |
Red Lobster
Seafood Chain Restaurant |
In front of Twelve Oaks Mall;
Novi Road near
I-96. |
Consistently busy.
but a great place for seafood in Novi. |
Very
good |
Very
good |
$$$ |
If you haven't
been here in a while, it's been redecorated and looks great. Gets busy when
the mall's busy. |
4 |
Rojo
Mexican Bistro |
Twelve Mile
Crossing at Fountain Walk - south end |
Very comfortable
and clean. |
Very
good |
Very
good |
$$$$ |
Upscale Mexican
spot; unique. |
4 |
| Ruby Tuesday |
Twelve Mile Road
just west of Haggerty Road |
Comfortable large
dining area with separate bar. |
Very
good |
Very
Good |
$$$ |
Nice salad bar and
great selection of burgers too! Service is above average here. |
4 |
Shiro
Japanese Cuisine
with a French flare;
Great for Sushi too
|
Nine Mile Road just east of Novi Road |
Very comfortable. They will make you
feel welcome. |
Excellent |
Excellent |
$$$ |
This is a must-try. From the Sushi
bar, to the many dining rooms, to the unique Japanese dishes.
Something for everyone too! |
5 |
Steve
&
Rocky's
Fine dining |
Grand River, north
side, east of Novi Road |
Very comfortable.
You will not be disappointed. |
Excellent |
Excellent |
$$$$ |
For a relaxing,
quality dining experience, this is a good place to visit. Comfortable; older crowd. |
5 |
TGI Friday
Bar and grill |
East off Novi Road just south of I-96 at
the Novi Town Center. |
Fun, relaxed and comfortable. |
Good |
Good |
$$ |
The food, and service,
are
consistently good. A nice place for a good time. |
3 |
