The Brighton area is full of great restaurants for diners to enjoy. Many patrons travel long distances to enjoy the beatiful sights and sounds of dining in Brighton, Michigan. Most restaurants in Brighton could be classified as casual upscale.

On any weekend you will find the streets of downtown Brighton glowing with activity, and abundant pedestrian traffic. Summer evenings are particularly exciting with numerous outdoor activities, like the Sunday night free concerts in the park. Brighton is an ideal place for couples and families alike to share in the warm, hometown atmosphere around Mill Pond. Whether you seek a romantic stoll along the boardwalk after a fine meal, or a fun place to take the kids, Brighton is an ideal place to spend an evening.

Stillwater Grill (more information)
Some of the finest food and best service in Livingston County. Specialties are Steak and Seafood, however the menu is large and varied. Located right on Mill Pond in downtown Brighton, Stillwater Grill exemplifies fine dining in Brighton Michigan. Outdoor seating is available during the summer months

503 West Grand River Avenue
Brighton, MI 48116
810-225-1800

Brighton Bar & Grill
An inviting restaurant in downtown Brighton serving up great food and good service. The menu is unique, offering patrons intersting twists on traditional classics. Top notch live jazz entertainment in the bar area on weekends. Outdoor seating is available during the summer months. Located right on Main Street, just west of the main entrance to the Mill Pond area. Brighton Bar & Grill is so much more than you'd expect. The Atmosphere is casual, yet elegant, and it's the perfect location to take in the sights and sounds of Brighton.

400 West Main Street
Brighton, MI 48116
810-229-4115

Stout Irish Pub
Wow! This is Irish, in glorious detail. From the moment you walk in to Stout Irish Pub in Brighton, you'll think you've stepped straight into Ireland. From the flagstone flooring, to the timber beams, the whiskey barrels serving as high-top tables, this place has it all. The menu is loaded with traditional Irish fare, with soda bread, boxty and bread pudding for dessert. A truly unique dining experience. On the weekends, a variety of live entertainment makes Stout one of the most happening places in Brighton. And of course, they have a wide selection of beer on tap, and top shelf Irish whiskey. If you spend any time in the Brighton Michigan area, you have got to stop by Stout.

125 E. Grand River Ave.
Brighton, MI
810-225-9571

Lu & Carls
A dog-lover's paradise, this classic bar & grill style restaurant features portraits of the beloved pets of it's patrons. Photographs of dogs of every variety line the walls. For an interesting breakfast, stop by Lu & Carl's on a weekend morning and enjoy such dishes as eggs benedict, or one of Lu & Carl's famous "Flats". Lu & Carl's is a popular nightlife destination on the weekends for the younger crowd, as well.

100 W Main St
Brighton, MI 48116
(810) 229-9660