1Stuffed Bun
4.4(1,703)· Google4.4 out of 5 from 1703 reviews (Google rating)
American · $
Own this business? Claim itOpen now · closes 1:30 PMStuffed Bun holds a 4.4 Google rating across 1,703 reviews, listed on Google as american.
The 7 Best Date Night Restaurants in Pontiac, MI
Last updated October 11, 2026 · ranked from 4,080 Google reviews · How we rank
For a date night in Pontiac, MI, this list keeps the restaurant choices inside the city. Valentino's Diner holds the No. 2 spot, with a 4.4 Google rating from 234 reviews, followed by Perry Street Grill at No. 3, with a 4.3 rating from 632 reviews. Altadona ranks fourth and has the largest Google review count among these four entries: 1,094 reviews, with a 3.7 rating. Delorean Kitchen takes the No. 5 spot, with a 4.0 rating from four reviews. These ratings and review counts provide a starting point for comparing the listed restaurants as you plan your next date night in Pontiac, MI.
Top picks at a glance
- 1Stuffed BunStuffed Bun holds a 4.4 Google rating across 1,703 reviews, listed on Google as american.
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Blue Star Family Coney IslandBlue Star Family Coney Island holds a 4.5 Google rating across 523 reviews, listed on Google as american. - 3
Flavors of JamaicaFlavors of Jamaica holds a 4.5 Google rating across 470 reviews, listed on Google as jamaican.
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Blue Star Family Coney Island
4.5(523)· Google4.5 out of 5 from 523 reviews (Google rating)American · $
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Flavors of Jamaica
4.5(470)· Google4.5 out of 5 from 470 reviews (Google rating)Jamaican · $$
Own this business? Claim itClosed todayFlavors of Jamaica holds a 4.5 Google rating across 470 reviews, listed on Google as jamaican.
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4Perry Street Grill
4.3(632)· Google4.3 out of 5 from 632 reviews (Google rating)Diner · $
Own this business? Claim itOpen now · closes 9:00 PMPerry Street Grill holds a 4.3 Google rating across 632 reviews, listed on Google as diner.
- Quiet, cozy atmosphere
- Reservations accepted
- Vegetarian options
“I had the country special (biscuits and gravy, eggs, and ham). The food was delicious and the portions very generous! There were locals sitting and discussing the football game, staff greeted some of the patrons by name, and there were e…”
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5Valentino's Diner
4.4(234)· Google4.4 out of 5 from 234 reviews (Google rating)American · $
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- Quiet, cozy atmosphere
- Open 24 hours
- Coffee and desserts
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6Fino's Family Dining
4.2(384)· Google4.2 out of 5 from 384 reviews (Google rating)Family-friendly · $
Own this business? Claim itOpen now · closes 5:00 PMFino's Family Dining holds a 4.2 Google rating across 384 reviews, listed on Google as family-friendly.
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7Taco's Mexico Truck
4.7(134)· Google4.7 out of 5 from 134 reviews (Google rating)Restaurant · $
Own this business? Claim itClosed todayTaco's Mexico Truck holds a 4.7 Google rating across 134 reviews, listed on Google as restaurant.
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Compare at a glance
| # | Place | Google rating | Price | Google reviews | Neighborhood | Phone | Open now |
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| 1 | Stuffed Bun | 4.4(1,703)4.4 out of 5 from 1703 reviews (Google rating) | $ | 1,703 | — | +1248-373-2840 | Open |
| 2 | Blue Star Family Coney Island | 4.5(523)4.5 out of 5 from 523 reviews (Google rating) | $ | 523 | — | +1248-338-5900 | — |
| 3 | Flavors of Jamaica | 4.5(470)4.5 out of 5 from 470 reviews (Google rating) | $$ | 470 | — | +1947-999-0169 | Closed |
| 4 | Perry Street Grill | 4.3(632)4.3 out of 5 from 632 reviews (Google rating) | $ | 632 | — | +1248-857-3200 | Open |
| 5 | Valentino's Diner | 4.4(234)4.4 out of 5 from 234 reviews (Google rating) | $ | 234 | — | +1248-253-1112 | — |
| 6 | Fino's Family Dining | 4.2(384)4.2 out of 5 from 384 reviews (Google rating) | $ | 384 | — | +1248-334-6116 | Open |
| 7 | Taco's Mexico Truck | 4.7(134)4.7 out of 5 from 134 reviews (Google rating) | $ | 134 | — | +1248-736-4327 | Closed |
Ratings and review counts shown are Google ratings, displayed with attribution.
How we ranked this list
Each date night restaurant is scored on a Bayesian-weighted rating (its rating adjusted for how many reviews it has compared with the Pontiac category average), how recently we verified its details, and how complete its listing is. Scores and ranks are stored, so the order only changes when the underlying data changes.
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Date Night Restaurants in Pontiac, MI: common questions
- Where can we pair dinner with drinks and entertainment in Pontiac, MI?
- Liberty Bar at 85 N Saginaw St serves cocktails, beer, wine, and pub food, with highlights including live music, karaoke, trivia, dancing, and bar games. Fillmore 13 Brewery at 7 N Saginaw St #1d pairs its house-brewed ales and lagers with brick-oven pizzas, burgers, and sandwiches.
- Which restaurants offer a quiet setting for a date in Pontiac, MI?
- Flavors of Jamaica, Valentino's Diner, and M1 Grill all have quiet, cozy atmosphere attributes. Flavors of Jamaica serves dinner until 8 p.m. Tuesday–Thursday and 9 p.m. Friday–Saturday. Valentino's is open around the clock, while M1 Grill closes at midnight Monday–Saturday and 4 p.m. Sunday.
- Which date-night options in Pontiac, MI serve vegan or vegetarian food?
- Flavors of Jamaica at 406 N Telegraph has an extensive vegan and vegetarian menu, including jerk and curried jackfruit and braised mushrooms. Liberty Bar also serves vegan and vegetarian options, while M1 Grill lists vegetarian offerings.
- Which restaurants in Pontiac, MI accept reservations for a date?
- Liberty Bar accepts reservations for a food-and-drinks outing. For a daytime date, Blue Star Family Coney Island and Fino's Family Dining also accept reservations. Blue Star closes at 3 p.m. daily; Fino's closes at 5 p.m. Monday–Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday. Flavors of Jamaica and M1 Grill do not accept reservations.
