List 14 Budget-Friendly Restaurants Near You in Pontiac, Michigan (Part 2)

KariJane Bray This is such a fun little bar with great atmosphere. I was in town for a business trip with one night to myself. As a transwoman in a strange city, Im always a little nervous about trying a local place, not knowing how I will be received. I felt totally comfortable here. It was a Wed night, and the bar wasnt terribly crowded, but everyone seemed to be having a good time. The bartender was very friendly and went out of his way to take care of me. The food - I had a salad - was okay, but the wine was good, and the prices were great. I definitely will return on my next business trip to Pontiac.

Galadrial Nye I used the drive-thru, and was greeted promptly and politely. I ordered a couple of sliders and some fries. One slider was the steak and cheese one (not sure of the name) and one was a double cheeseburger, and we had the house blend seasoning on the fries. It was really REALLY good!! The steak was tender and perfectly cooked, and the sauce was killer!! I cant rave enough about that house blend seasoning on their fries!! There are two other options for the fry seasoning also. Lemon pepper and I think maybe Cajun. Super fast, and friendly, professional service!! Ill definitely be going back here!!

Tabatha Dearman We had an excellent lunch here after touring Meadowbrook Estate! This was our first time visiting and we loved the atmosphere. The menu had plenty of variety and the service was excellent. I wish I remembered our servers name because she was top tier!! (We visited 8/22 around 1:45pm and sat in a booth) I got the Zip Smash Burger and seasoned fries and my grandson got the Chicken Bacon Ranch sandwich with chips. Both were delicious! We also got a Strawberry Lemonade and Watermelon Lemonade and when we didnt finish them, the server gave us fresh ones in small to-go cups. Above and beyond great service, in my opinion. We will certainly be back!

Amanda Staab Great family breakfast spot. My son begs for their biscuits and gravy all the time! Their ranch is my favorite. The waitresses are always smiling and friendly, they know their regulars.

Veronica Medina So last night Saturday, I went to buy dinner for my husband. He really does not like to eat out specially American food lol but he was amazed, how good the avocado salad taste He was very impressed. We definitely will keep going very beautiful restaurant inside and out The waitresse was amazing and the cook is wonderful Thank you

T Awesome burgers for lunch at this cosy bar/brewery, I had one with bacon marmalade, goats cheese and strip of bacon on an 8oz Angus beef patty with a gluten free bun and potato chips. All for less than $20. Fillmore is a great place to full your stomach with good food and craft beers of a huge variety. I didnt try the beers, but others where having samples from their huge selection of beers on tap.

Will Bonam Having a go-to spot for a game day feast is a must, and I was recently tipped off to a great promotion from Papas Pizza & BBQ in Pontiac. I saw their BOGO large 3-topping pizza special for the Lions vs. Ravens game on TikTok and, being a fan of both a good deal and a good pie, I had to give it a shot. This was my first time ordering from Papas, and they certainly didnt disappoint. Not only did they honor the TikTok-advertised promotion without any fuss, but the pizza itself was a pleasant surprise. The crust had a nice crispness, the sauce was flavorful, and the toppings were generous. Its a great local find, and its clear they understand how to attract new customers and deliver a quality product. Ill definitely be back, promotion or not.

Kenyatte K Havard By far the best Tacos and Mexican food Ive had in a while!!

Johanna Baartmans We had a wonderful dinner at the Flavor of Jamaica tonight. We both ordered the jerk chicken. It was great and very tasty ,collard greens and macaroni and cheese and rice were all on point. The owners were very cordial and it’s a great place to have a dinner with lots of flavor. Definitely would recommend

Chad Chilton Wow—this place is absolutely amazing! Carnival Market is so much more than just a grocery store. Not only do they have a huge selection of groceries, but they also have a restaurant inside that gives the whole place such a cool vibe. My buddy and I stopped in, grabbed some groceries, and decided to try a few treats. I picked up this dessert with strawberries and whipped cream (not sure what it’s called), but it was so delicious! The whole experience was fantastic—great atmosphere, great food, and a super unique spot. I can’t wait to come back for lunch at the restaurant and to stock up on more groceries. Definitely a hidden gem in Pontiac. Highly recommend checking it out!

Prit Virk The tacos were undoubtedly the best in town, complemented by excellent food and outstanding service, making for a truly memorable dining experience. Will Definitely come again. Recommended.

Gabriel Fuenmayor Great place recommend it

Bella Went for my birthday breakfast, it was delicious. Everything was cooked to perfection. Bacon-crispy, hashbrowns-crispy w/ onions. Waffel, grits & sausage gravy was the best. Modestly priced for high quality food. Very clean, and well taken care of Coney Island. Thanks Johnny, well definitely be back.

demetrionna curtis I’ve been here twice and both times I get the turkey and Swiss pita with fries. It’s sooo good 10/10