Breakfast hours, service style and closing times distinguish the choices in this best diners in Portage, MI guide. Mark’s Diner at 677 Romence Rd is the early-morning choice: it opens at 6 a.m. weekdays and 7 a.m. weekends, closing daily at 3 p.m. Breakfast, brunch and lunch anchor its offerings, with daily specials, a children’s menu and table service. Its Google rating is 4.3 from 127 reviews.
Along S Westnedge Ave, the options extend into the evening. Olive Garden at 6700 has the largest review count in this guide—4,473—with a 4.3 rating, serving pastas, salads and other Italian standards. Applebee’s at 6675 stays open until midnight Monday through Saturday, while Wings Etc. at 7337 closes at midnight on Fridays and Saturdays. Both offer sports viewing and late-night food; Wings Etc. also has bar games.
For counter service, City Barbeque at 6395 S Westnedge Ave opens daily at 10:30 a.m. and offers a drive-through, outdoor seating and delivery. Ziki Japanese Restaurant at 279 W Centre Ave has the highest Google rating among these entries, 4.6 from 543 reviews, with sushi, hibachi entrees, tempura and noodles. These differences make it easy to choose by meal, schedule and service style.
3.9(2,059)· Google3.9 out of 5 from 2059 reviews (Google rating)
Diner · $$
Closed · opens 11:00 AM
Applebee's Grill + Bar at 6675 S Westnedge Ave in Portage, MI is a full-service chain restaurant serving American comfort food in an informal setting. Lunch and dinner are popular here, with options for solo diners, families, and groups. The menu includes vegetarian choices and desserts, while the onsite bar serves beer, wine, cocktails, and liquor. Happy-hour food and drinks and late-night food are also available. The restaurant is noted for fast service and is suitable for watching sports.
Diners can choose table service, takeout, curbside pickup, or delivery, and reservations are accepted. Family amenities include a children's menu, high chairs, and changing tables. The entrance, parking, seating, and restroom are wheelchair accessible, and a free parking lot is available. Wi-Fi is provided, and the restaurant accepts credit cards, debit cards, and NFC mobile payments. Its Google rating is 3.9 out of 5, based on 2,059 reviews.
4.3(127)· Google4.3 out of 5 from 127 reviews (Google rating)
Diner · $$
Closed · opens 7:00 AM
Mark's Diner Portage is a breakfast and lunch restaurant at 677 Romence Rd in Portage, MI. Mark Romstadt and his wife Michelle carry on the family tradition established by the previous owners. The menu includes comfort food, small plates, coffee, and desserts, with brunch also available. Daily specials and lunch specials are part of the offerings. The setting is casual, cozy, and quiet, with table service for dine-in meals as well as takeout and delivery options.
Families have access to a children's menu and high chairs, while the diner also accommodates groups and solo diners. A private dining room is available, and catering covers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Free on-site and street parking are listed, along with wheelchair-accessible parking, an entrance, seating, and a restroom. The diner does not accept reservations. Its Google rating is 4.3 stars from 127 reviews.
