The best restaurants in Portage

20 restaurants we’ve checked and stand behind — with the story on each one. Not a ranking; a record.

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Angelo’s

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Family-run Italian place offering pizza, grinders, and other comfort food in a cozy setting.

5401 Portage Rd

Family-run Italian place offering pizza, grinders, and other comfort food in a cozy setting.

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Chain eatery & bar serving a diverse menu of classic Italian fare in a family-friendly setting.

5690 S Westnedge Ave

Chain eatery & bar serving a diverse menu of classic Italian fare in a family-friendly setting.

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Hibachi entrees, tempura & noodles feature alongside sushi at this contemporary Japanese steakhouse.

279 W Centre Ave

Hibachi entrees, tempura & noodles feature alongside sushi at this contemporary Japanese steakhouse.

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Comfortable coffeehouse with a bakery and cafe menu, featuring a patio and a fireplace.

245 W Centre Ave

Comfortable coffeehouse with a bakery and cafe menu, featuring a patio and a fireplace.

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Family-owned chain selling ready-to-serve smoked hams, plus turkeys, roasts, side dishes & desserts.

5823 S Westnedge Ave

Family-owned chain selling ready-to-serve smoked hams, plus turkeys, roasts, side dishes & desserts.

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Long-standing, family-operated parlor serving a selection of traditional pies; cash only.

5236 Portage Rd

Long-standing, family-operated parlor serving a selection of traditional pies; cash only.

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Familiar Mexican eats in a casual setup with vegetarian dishes, lunch specials & combination plates.

7375 S Westnedge Ave

Familiar Mexican eats in a casual setup with vegetarian dishes, lunch specials & combination plates.

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Casual eatery serving brick-oven pizza, burgers, pasta, steaks and other American standards.

7141 S Westnedge Ave

Casual eatery serving brick-oven pizza, burgers, pasta, steaks and other American standards.

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Sports bar offering American chow & thin-crust pizza with several TVs, deck seating & craft drafts.

7640 S Westnedge Ave

Sports bar offering American chow & thin-crust pizza with several TVs, deck seating & craft drafts.

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Compact joint serving barbecue, Italian-style sandwiches & hot dogs amid Chicago sports decor.

1715 Miller Rd (Kalamazoo)

Compact joint serving barbecue, Italian-style sandwiches & hot dogs amid Chicago sports decor.

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Casual restaurant serving up Mexican fare including tacos, burritos, and molcajete.

5000 S Sprinkle Rd

Casual restaurant serving up Mexican fare including tacos, burritos, and molcajete.

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Noodles, sushi & teriyaki round out the menu at this Japanese restaurant that also offers takeout.

6396 S Westnedge Ave

Noodles, sushi & teriyaki round out the menu at this Japanese restaurant that also offers takeout.

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Variety of custom pizzas, Italian specialty dishes & varied lunch buffet in casual surrounds.

8342 Portage Rd

Variety of custom pizzas, Italian specialty dishes & varied lunch buffet in casual surrounds.

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Casual eatery with a fireplace and a salad bar, serving farm-to-table fare with vegan options.

5830 Portage Rd

Casual eatery with a fireplace and a salad bar, serving farm-to-table fare with vegan options.

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Martell's

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Upscale grill earns buzz for its refined American-Italian fare, chic vibe & lakefront patio seating.

3501 Greenleaf Blvd (Kalamazoo)

Upscale grill earns buzz for its refined American-Italian fare, chic vibe & lakefront patio seating.

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In addition to sandwiches and baked goods, this casual cafe offers boba teas, Korean corn dogs, and pho.

653 Romence Rd

In addition to sandwiches and baked goods, this casual cafe offers boba teas, Korean corn dogs, and pho.

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If your crew can't agree on dinner, Hibachi Sushi Buffet solves it with sushi rolls, lo mein, fried rice, soups, classics, and plenty of…

4405 S Westnedge Ave (Kalamazoo)

If your crew can't agree on dinner, Hibachi Sushi Buffet solves it with sushi rolls, lo mein, fried rice, soups, classics, and plenty of shrimp, beef, and poultry... basically a plate-building playground for Kalamazoo appetites.

From the Kalamazoo newsletter, August 15, 2026

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Sakura 2

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Casual Japanese restaurant & bar offering hibachi tables, a tatami room & private dining options.

6749 S Westnedge Ave

Casual Japanese restaurant & bar offering hibachi tables, a tatami room & private dining options.

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City Barbeque

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Counter-serve smokehouse chain offering classic barbecue fare in down-home settings.

6395 S Westnedge Ave

Counter-serve smokehouse chain offering classic barbecue fare in down-home settings.

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AiCHEF Express

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Sushi, ramen and boba tea on the menu at this casual eatery, plus warm lunch items such as rice bowls.

5729 S Westnedge Ave

Sushi, ramen and boba tea on the menu at this casual eatery, plus warm lunch items such as rice bowls.

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