Ernie's on the Creek

4.6

59 Reviews

$30 and under

American

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 27, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 35 times today

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

Order delivery or takeout

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
(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
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

Pikilia$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 Fries$12.00
Saganaki$12.00
fresh frilled pita bread and lemon
Marinated Olives & Feta$8.00
fragrant assorted olives and feta
Kolokithia$12.00
Flash fried zucchini chips with tzatziki

Shareables

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

Pide

Turkish Style Flatbread

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

Handhelds

Ernie's Street Gyro$18.00
Onion, tomato, lettuce, cucumber, fries, feta, tzatziki
Rochester Corner Bar Smash Burger$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)$17.00
tomato, kalmata olives, cucumber, onion, green pepper, house roasted beets, peppercini and feta tossed in Ernie's house dressing
Kokkari $17.00
wild arugula, strawberries, toasted pine nuts, pickled red onions and feta crumble tossed in our house sherry vinaigrette
Roasted Beet & Spinach Salad$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 Souvlaki$28.00
Ernie's famous orzo, tzatziki, pita
Flame Grilled Lamb Chops$42.00
3 domestic Colorado lam chops, lemon potatoes, zhug, pita
Salmon Santorini$32.00
Sauce vierge, Ernie's famous orzo, vegetable medley
Ernie's Lemon Chicken$24.00
Lemon potatoes and vegetables
Shrimp Souvlaki$32.00
Ernie's famous orzo, zhug, pita

Sides

"Greektown Style" Chicken Lemon Rice Soup$9.00
Lemon Potatoes$9.00
Hand Cut French Fries$8.00
Horiatiki$10.00
Ernie's Famous Orzo$8.00
Vegetable Medley$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

Loved For

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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J
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 December 15, 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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G
Gurjit
Detroit
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 15, 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 December 13, 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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D
Doug
Detroit
14 reviews
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on December 12, 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 December 8, 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 December 7, 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 December 1, 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 reservation

2 people

Dec 27, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 35 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
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

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

Ernie's on the Creek

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

Starters

Pikilia$16.00

Za'atar Feta Fries$12.00

Saganaki$12.00

Marinated Olives & Feta$8.00

Kolokithia$12.00

Shareables

Octopus Santorini$24.00

Biftekia$14.00

Dolmas$14.00

Roasted Cauliflower$18.00

Pide

Vegetarian$18.00

Americano$16.00

Handhelds

Ernie's Street Gyro$18.00

Rochester Corner Bar Smash Burger$17.00

Salads

Horiatiki (Greek Village Salad)$17.00

Kokkari $17.00

Roasted Beet & Spinach Salad$16.00

Entrees

Chicken Souvlaki$28.00

Flame Grilled Lamb Chops$42.00

Salmon Santorini$32.00

Ernie's Lemon Chicken$24.00

Shrimp Souvlaki$32.00

Sides

"Greektown Style" Chicken Lemon Rice Soup$9.00

Lemon Potatoes$9.00

Hand Cut French Fries$8.00

Horiatiki$10.00

Ernie's Famous Orzo$8.00

Vegetable Medley$7.00

Overall ratings and reviews

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Review summary

FAQs

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How is Ernie's on the Creek restaurant rated?

Is Ernie's on the Creek currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

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