The 8 Best Date Night Restaurants in Waterford, MI
Last updated October 5, 2026 · ranked from 10,504 Google reviews · How we rank
This list ranks 8 date night restaurants in and around Waterford, MI, led by Hummus & Garlic- Waterford, Shark Club and Green Apple Restaurant Dixie Highway. Together they have 10,504 Google reviews; Hummus & Garlic- Waterford has the highest Google rating on the list at 4.7. Every place on the list is in Waterford, MI. Rankings weigh Google rating, review volume, how complete and current each listing is, and our own notes on each place.
A casual dinner with room for dessert puts Hummus & Garlic- Waterford at No. 2 for date night in Waterford, MI. Its menu gives couples several directions to take, from chicken shawarma and sandwiches to steak bowls, shrimp bowls, and fresh salads. The low price level keeps the outing budget-friendly, while a 4.7 Google rating from 74 reviews supports its standing. Dine-in service, free parking, and a 10 p.m. closing time Monday through Saturday make it a practical choice for an informal evening together.
A game of pool gives a date at Shark Club something to do beyond dinner. This large billiards bar in Waterford, MI earns the No. 4 spot with a casual mix of pub food, cocktails, aquariums and weekend DJs. Small plates and dessert offer options for sharing, while late-night food and a 2 a.m. closing time on Fridays and Saturdays leave room for a longer evening. Its 4.4 Google rating from 2,011 reviews adds support, with reviewers praising service and the pool-tournament experience.
Pool and pub food
Weekend DJs
Late-night food
“The place is huge and service is awesome. Love when they have professional wrestling!”
A quiet, cozy dining room gives Green Apple Restaurant Dixie Highway its date-night appeal in Waterford, MI. It earns rank 5 for pairing that casual setting with table service, comfort food, small plates, and coffee and dessert options. Open until 10 p.m. every day, it leaves room for dinner without an early closing time. Its 4.4 Google rating across 1,523 reviews adds support, while one reviewer specifically praises the food and service and notes plentiful parking.
Quiet, cozy setting
Coffee and desserts
Open until 10
“It's one of the good places in Waterford. The food and service are great. The restaurant is located close to Dixie Hwy and Walton Blvd. There are plenty of parking spaces available.”
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A quiet, cozy setting and low price level earn Copperstones of Waterford the No. 6 spot for a casual date night in Waterford, MI. This American family restaurant serves comfort food, healthy options and small plates, with coffee and desserts among its noted highlights. Reviewers praise fast, friendly service, and one recommends the all-you-can-eat fish on Fridays. Indoor table service and outdoor seating give couples a choice of settings, while daily hours until 9 p.m. accommodate dinner plans.
Quiet, cozy atmosphere
Low price level
Coffee and desserts
“The food is always great there, the service is always fast & friendly. The all you can eat fish on Fridays is always good.”
A fireplace and lodgelike dining room give Lion's Den a cozy setting for dinner for two in Waterford, MI. It earns rank 7 for pairing that quiet, casual atmosphere with a broad American menu, including comfort food, small plates, healthy options and desserts. The on-site bar offers wine, beer and cocktails, while accepted reservations make planning an evening straightforward. A 4.3 Google rating from 2,080 reviews adds support, and two supplied reviews specifically praise the service.
Fireplace dining room
Reservations accepted
Wine and cocktails
“I love their hazelnut coffee and their Irish coffee so good and their Pizza
The best in the house”
A quiet, casual setting and made-to-order comfort food put Lefty’s Cheesesteaks, Burgers, & Wings at No. 8 for an informal date night in Waterford, MI. The Telegraph Road restaurant pairs counter service with seating, serving specialty cheesesteaks, burgers, fried chicken sandwiches, and wings. Its 11 p.m. closing time makes a later dinner possible, while free parking keeps arrival straightforward. One reviewer called the cheesesteak “really good”; the restaurant holds a 4.3 Google rating across 753 reviews.
Made-to-order cheesesteaks
Quiet, casual setting
Open until 11
“Really good cheesesteak!
Only thing wasn't happy about was the air conditioning was not working when I stopped in... Other than that it was very delicious 😋”
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A lake view and a cozy, casual setting earn 4th Tavern Lakehouse the No. 9 spot for date night in Waterford, MI. This American restaurant and sports bar offers outdoor seating, small plates, vegetarian choices, and a bar serving cocktails, beer, and wine. Reservations make planning ahead possible, while Friday and Saturday hours extend to 11 p.m. Its 4.2-star Google rating across 1,226 reviews adds support, with individual reviewers praising the pulled pork sandwich, shrimp tacos, and helpful service.
Lake view
Outdoor seating
Reservations accepted
“We go here regularly, it's my family's favorite and we love the manager and food and service.... except what we just experienced last night. Tabled around us were cleared and nobody was sitting by us and not one server came to our table …”
Rooftop seating and an outdoor Tiki-style bar give CJ's Upper Deck a casual date-night setting in Waterford, MI. It earns the No. 10 spot for pairing American fare with cocktails, live music and room to sit outside; one reviewer specifically praised the deck's relaxing atmosphere and friendly service. Small plates, vegetarian and vegan options offer choices for dinner, while late-night food and Friday and Saturday hours until 2 a.m. accommodate a later evening. Reservations are accepted.
Rooftop seating
Outdoor Tiki bar
Late-night food
“We came in with the family for dinner and had such a great experience\! The pizza was absolutely delicious — fresh, hot, crispy around the edges, and loaded with plenty of toppings and cheese\. 🍕🔥
What I really liked was the family\-f…”
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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 Waterford 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.
Date Night Restaurants in Waterford, MI: common questions
Which restaurants in Waterford, MI suit a quiet date-night dinner?
Lion’s Den at 4444 Highland Rd has a quiet, cozy dining room with a fireplace and accepts reservations. Red Lobster at 479 Telegraph Rd and China Jade Restaurant at 1070 W Huron St also list quiet, cozy settings and accept reservations. Lion’s Den closes at 9 p.m. daily; China Jade closes at 10 p.m.
Where can we have a date with lake views or outdoor seating in Waterford, MI?
4th Tavern Lakehouse at 4710 Cooley Lake Rd offers lake views and outdoor seating, closing at 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 10 p.m. otherwise. CJ’s Upper Deck at 3270 W Huron St has an outdoor Tiki-style bar and rooftop seating, plus American fare and cocktails.
Which Waterford, MI options combine dinner with games or entertainment?
Shark Club offers billiards and weekend DJs at 6665 Highland Rd. OverTyme Grill & Tap Room at 4724 Dixie Hwy has pool tables, arcade games, trivia nights, live music and dancing. CJ’s Upper Deck also lists live music.
Where can we plan a late date night in Waterford, MI?
Shark Club and CJ’s Upper Deck stay open until 2 a.m. Friday and Saturday, and both offer late-night food. OverTyme Grill & Tap Room closes at midnight Monday through Saturday and 10 p.m. Sunday. Buffalo Wild Wings at 5223 Highland Rd closes at midnight Thursday through Saturday and 11 p.m. on other days.
What is a lower-price-level option for a casual date in Waterford, MI?
Green Apple Restaurant Dixie Highway at 4780 Dixie Hwy has a listed price level of 1, compared with level 2 at Lion’s Den, Shark Club and 4th Tavern Lakehouse. It has a quiet, cozy atmosphere, coffee and dessert highlights, and a 4.4 Google rating from 1,523 reviews. It opens daily from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. and does not accept reservations.
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