Ernie's on the Creek

4.6

47 Reviews

$30 and under

American

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2 people

Nov 25, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 27 times today

Great for outdoor dining
Great for scenic views
Neighborhood gem

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 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, Thu 4:00 pm–12:00 am Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–2:00 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 47 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

4.5Food
4.6Service
4.7Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

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

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Ernie's on the Creek boasts a "beautiful indoor and outdoor atmosphere," offering a lively and attractive setting by the river. Diners rave about the "great food and service," highlighting dishes like lamb chops and Greek salads. While some find the noise level high, others enjoy the vibrant vibe. The "friendly and attentive staff" add to a delightful dining experience, making it a "wonderful addition to downtown Rochester."

47 Reviews

V
Val
Detroit
9 reviews
vip
5.0
9 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our server Kat was phenomenal!! She made a wonderful evening. My only request is there is more veggies and a lil bit of actual pita with the dips trio , we asked for more and our server took great care of us.
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NEGOITA
Detroit
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 17, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Very good service, the food was amazing and all the drinks came so fast. Getting my reserved table was fast as well,
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Moh
Detroit
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on November 16, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Grrat atmosphere. Good food. But the desert not much
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Heather
Detroit
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 10, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
There was live music going on while we were there. It was nice, it was jazz. The service was great and the food was good.
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Robert
Detroit
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 10, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We sat out on the patio by the gas fire table. The smash burger was delicious. Service was outstanding. We will be going back soon.
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Robyn
Detroit
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on November 8, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Great service. Food was outstanding, octopus appetizer is insane, main dishes are flavorful and filling. If they have the Baklava ice cream, definitely try it, soooo good!
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Summer
Detroit
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on November 3, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food, nice staff and beautiful ambiance! Definitely recommended!
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Ann
Detroit
2 reviews
1.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 1, 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
I didn’t know how not to rate food since we didn’t end up staying. The hostess staff was very rude. The place wasn’t very busy when we got there (my first time) we asked to be sat away from noisy staff area. We were told ok then other hostess ends up yelling at us that we need to sit at our table she originally sat us at. Very disappointed. This would be too long if I mentioned more. My husband & I were looking forward to trying this new place. The owner needs to know who he hired and how they behave. He was not there we were told. We went to silver spoons right next door. Wonderful place & food…will go back there instead. Staff friendly and nice. Too many dining options today. If you’re in the restaurant business as my family was you need to realize you’re in the service industry. Being rude to patrons just doesn’t bring them back and unfortunately people talk 😕
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JULIE
Detroit
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 31, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This was my first time here and made reservations for beautiful patio on the Paint Creek. I was celebrating my Birthday and it could not have been more perfect! Gorgeous sunset over creek with fall leaves I had the salmon entree with Ernie’s famous orzo and it was amazing. Different way to cook salmon with a spicier rub The staff were all so nice and took some great photos for this special Halloween Birthday
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Michele
New York City
19 reviews
vip
5.0
19 reviews
Dined on October 30, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Absolutely love the outdoor area and the fire pit tables!
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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 47 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Nov 25, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 27 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, Thu 4:00 pm–12:00 am Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–2:00 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

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