Ernie's on the Creek

4.6

59 Reviews

$30 and under

American

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2 people

27 Dec 2024

19:00

Booked 47 times today

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

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Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American, Greek
Hours of Operation
Sun 16:00–21:00 Dinner Wed, Thu 16:00–22:00 Fri, Sat 16:00–23:00 Bar Wed–Sat 16:00–00:00 Sun 16:00–22:00
Phone number
(248) 710-8808
Website
https://www.erniesonthecreek.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive Chef
Chef Tom

Location
543 N Main St 201, Rochester, MI 48307-1485
Area
Rochester
Cross Street
Rochester Road and University
Parking details
Public Lot
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Outdoor Firepit

PikiliaUS$16.00
Assortment of traditional dips, tirokafteri (spicy wipped feta), roasted red pepper hummus and toum (garlic dip), baked pita chips, crudites
Za'atar Feta FriesUS$12.00
SaganakiUS$12.00
fresh frilled pita bread and lemon
Marinated Olives & FetaUS$8.00
fragrant assorted olives and feta
KolokithiaUS$12.00
Flash fried zucchini chips with tzatziki

Shareables

Octopus SantoriniUS$24.00
Grilled and immersed in oregano lemon and extra virgin olive oil
BiftekiaUS$14.00
Charbroiled meat patties with mint, parsley, garlic, zhug, tzatziki and lemon
DolmasUS$14.00
"Lebanese style" grape leaves, vegetarian or meat, toum and lemon
Roasted CauliflowerUS$18.00
Greek yogurt marinated cauliflower, fresh herbs, lemon drill yogurt, zhug and toum

Pide

Turkish Style Flatbread

VegetarianUS$18.00
Fresh mozzarella, roasted red pepper, spinach, feta and onion topped with aleppo pepper flakes
AmericanoUS$16.00
Fresh mozzarella, heirloom tomato sauce and old world pepperoni

Handhelds

Ernie's Street GyroUS$18.00
Onion, tomato, lettuce, cucumber, fries, feta, tzatziki
Rochester Corner Bar Smash BurgerUS$17.00
Cheddar, lettuce, tomato, onion, corner sauce, brioche bun with a side of fries

Salads

add mixed greens $2, chicken souvlaki $8, shrimp skewer $9 or gyro $7

Horiatiki (Greek Village Salad)US$17.00
tomato, kalmata olives, cucumber, onion, green pepper, house roasted beets, peppercini and feta tossed in Ernie's house dressing
Kokkari US$17.00
wild arugula, strawberries, toasted pine nuts, pickled red onions and feta crumble tossed in our house sherry vinaigrette
Roasted Beet & Spinach SaladUS$16.00
Roasted red and golden beets drizzled with whole mustard vinaigrette set atop a bed of spinach with herb whip goat cheese toped with za'atar roasted pistachios

Entrees

Chicken SouvlakiUS$28.00
Ernie's famous orzo, tzatziki, pita
Flame Grilled Lamb ChopsUS$42.00
3 domestic Colorado lam chops, lemon potatoes, zhug, pita
Salmon SantoriniUS$32.00
Sauce vierge, Ernie's famous orzo, vegetable medley
Ernie's Lemon ChickenUS$24.00
Lemon potatoes and vegetables
Shrimp SouvlakiUS$32.00
Ernie's famous orzo, zhug, pita

Sides

"Greektown Style" Chicken Lemon Rice SoupUS$9.00
Lemon PotatoesUS$9.00
Hand Cut French FriesUS$8.00
HoriatikiUS$10.00
Ernie's Famous OrzoUS$8.00
Vegetable MedleyUS$7.00

What 59 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.7Service
4.7Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

Detroit / Eastern Michigan
Great for outdoor dining
Detroit / Eastern Michigan
Great for scenic views
Detroit / Eastern Michigan
Lively
Detroit
Great for outdoor dining
Detroit
Great for scenic views
Detroit
Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Ernie's on the Creek is a vibrant Greek restaurant with a "wonderful addition to downtown Rochester!" Its "great atmosphere" and "beautiful indoor and outdoor" settings, including a patio by the creek, make for a delightful dining experience. Guests praise the "great food," especially the succulent octopus and lamb chops, along with excellent service from attentive staff. While some mention noise levels and occasional service issues, the overall experience is positive, with many planning to return.

59 Reviews

D
David
VIP
Detroit
71 reviews
5.0
71 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Must visit in downtown Rochester. Food is amazing. High quality. Great service the views of paint creek are incredible
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Greg
Detroit
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Nice place ! Warm fire! Good Service, Good Food! Hard to find and get into!
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Julie
Detroit
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Beautiful restaurant and the food was wonderful too!
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Irem
Detroit
5 reviews
4.0
5 reviews
Dined on 15 December 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
I have been wanting to try this restaurant for a while. We had a great time there. The ambiance was great. well decorated for the holidays. There was no loud music which makes the table conversation hard to hear. It was just right. The food was very good. I would highly recommend this place.
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Gurjit
Detroit
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 15 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great Bartender service By T as they call him. Dj was great and the owner came over and said hello
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John
Detroit
5 reviews
4.0
5 reviews
Dined on 13 December 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The food was great. There was no salt or pepper on the table. We had to ask for both. A bit too pricey.
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Doug
Detroit
14 reviews
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on 12 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Sat at high top table in the indoor patio area with a few other couples near us. Area was more quiet than the last time when we sat by the bar. Food, drinks and service was great. We will return soon again.
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Sharon
Alabama
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 8 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing vibes every time. You will never be disappointed.
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David
VIP
Detroit
71 reviews
5.0
71 reviews
Dined on 7 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
What a great evening. Service and food was excellent. Must go
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BobH
Detroit
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 1 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It took us months to get a reservation on a weekend and worth the wait. Our server was outstanding from start to finish. My wife liked the dip trio appetizer so much she ordered a container of each to take to a party today. Good wine selection and prices not outrageous like other places.
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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 4.6 stars by 59 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people

27 Dec 2024

19:00

Booked 47 times today

Order delivery or takeout

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

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross Street
Rochester Road and University
Area
Rochester
Hours of Operation
Sun 16:00–21:00 Dinner Wed, Thu 16:00–22:00 Fri, Sat 16:00–23:00 Bar Wed–Sat 16:00–00:00 Sun 16:00–22:00
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
Gluten-free Options, Outdoor Firepit

Website
https://www.erniesonthecreek.com/
Phone number
(248) 710-8808

Ernie's on the Creek

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

Starters

PikiliaUS$16.00

Za'atar Feta FriesUS$12.00

SaganakiUS$12.00

Marinated Olives & FetaUS$8.00

KolokithiaUS$12.00

Shareables

Octopus SantoriniUS$24.00

BiftekiaUS$14.00

DolmasUS$14.00

Roasted CauliflowerUS$18.00

Pide

VegetarianUS$18.00

AmericanoUS$16.00

Handhelds

Ernie's Street GyroUS$18.00

Rochester Corner Bar Smash BurgerUS$17.00

Salads

Horiatiki (Greek Village Salad)US$17.00

Kokkari US$17.00

Roasted Beet & Spinach SaladUS$16.00

Entrees

Chicken SouvlakiUS$28.00

Flame Grilled Lamb ChopsUS$42.00

Salmon SantoriniUS$32.00

Ernie's Lemon ChickenUS$24.00

Shrimp SouvlakiUS$32.00

Sides

"Greektown Style" Chicken Lemon Rice SoupUS$9.00

Lemon PotatoesUS$9.00

Hand Cut French FriesUS$8.00

HoriatikiUS$10.00

Ernie's Famous OrzoUS$8.00

Vegetable MedleyUS$7.00

Overall ratings and reviews

Diners' Choice Awards

Review summary

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