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October 21, 2026

Where to Go Out in Fenton and Linden: Restaurants, Bars, and New Openings

A Michigan downtown main street on a late-October evening with glowing storefronts, string lights, and autumn maples along the sidewalk

This week's going-out guide to the Linden and Fenton area starts with what is new: Stoney's Pizza is now serving on Fenton Road, El Roy's Tex-Mex is open above LeRoy's Lounge, and Cascara Coffee and Don Felipe Mexican Restaurant are on their way to downtown Fenton. It then rounds up the restaurants, bars, and breweries that luxury buyers touring the Big Sky Development model home at Fairways of Spring Meadows keep coming back to.

New This Fall: Open Now and Coming Soon

The dining momentum on the Fenton side of Silver Lake has been steady all year, and the newest openings give buyers more reasons to make an evening of a tour. Here is the current lineup, confirmed through local press coverage.

  • Stoney's Pizza is open at 14330 Fenton Road. The family-run, all-day restaurant opened Friday, June 19, 2026 at noon, in the former Fit Box space on Fenton's north side. The menu spans deep-dish and traditional pizzas, subs, pasta, stromboli, smoothies, and pastries, per Banana 101.5.
  • El Roy's Tex-Mex is open above LeRoy's Lounge at 201 S. Leroy St. Baja shrimp tacos, burritos, fajitas, quesadillas, house-made queso, and signature margaritas, served Wednesday through Saturday from 11:00 AM, per Banana 101.5 and the restaurant's own site.
  • Cascara Coffee is coming to downtown Fenton. The Michigan coffee company, which already operates cafes in Clio and Rochester Hills, will open its third location at 104 S. Leroy St. in the former Bridge Street Exchange building, with coffee, pastries, and catering. The opening was announced in September with no date yet, per Banana 101.5 and What Now Detroit.
  • Don Felipe Mexican Restaurant #3 is on the way at 3214 Silver Lake Rd. Announced in early March in the former El Pato's storefront, with remodeling expected to take about five to six months, owners have told fans to stay tuned for a date, per The Lasco Press and Banana 101.5.
  • 2941 Mediterranean Street Food is returning to Fenton. A "Coming Soon" sign is up in the West Silver Lake Road plaza near Buffalo Wild Wings, which would bring back the shawarma, kebab, falafel, and flatbread favorite after the original location closed in fall 2025, per The Lasco Press.
  • Town Center Family Dental marked its grand opening in Linden. The new dental practice's opening was noted in the city council's September 14, 2026 recap, a useful sign of Linden village's growing roster of local services for buyers relocating to the area, per the council recap.

Where Luxury Buyers Dine Near the Model Home

For the meal that follows a day of touring, these Fenton and Linden restaurants show up on every serious local list, from a farm-to-table bistro with a kitchen garden to the steakhouse stops on the Silver Lake corridor.

Ciao Italian Bistro and Wine Bar

110 S Leroy St, Fenton

Fine Italian dining and a proper wine bar downtown, a dependable choice for a milestone dinner after a decision on a new home.

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The Laundry

125 W Shiawassee Ave, Fenton

A farm-to-table bistro with a kitchen garden behind the restaurant and one of the area's most consistent upscale kitchens.

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The Vault

100 S Leroy St, Fenton

Steaks and seafood in a former bank building downtown, a polished room for an anniversary dinner or an evening with out-of-town guests.

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Andiamo Pasta + Chops

102 W Silver Lake Rd, Fenton

An Italian steakhouse across from the Millpond, a popular room for entertaining clients and celebrating weekends.

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Lucky's Steakhouse

17500 Silver Pkwy, Fenton

A steakhouse on the Silver Lake corridor near the shopping centers off US-23, a short drive from the model home.

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Fenton Hotel Tavern & Grille

302 N Leroy St, Fenton

The historic hotel restaurant and tavern downtown, ideal when out-of-town guests come to see the community.

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The Fenton House

413 S Leroy St, Fenton

Operating under new owners since March 2026 with updated menus and its signature hand-rolled breadsticks still front and center, a dependable downtown table for casual dinners.

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Calabria Village

517 E Broad St, Linden

The village favorite for pizza and Italian staples in Linden, close enough for a casual family dinner after a tour.

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A cozy Michigan brewery taproom on an October evening with Edison bulb pendants over a walnut bar, glassware, a stone fireplace, and candlelit tables

Bars, Breweries, and Coffee Stops

For the evening that caps off a day of touring, these Fenton-area bars, breweries, and coffee rooms round out the local scene, and Linden village keeps its own dependable lineup steps from the model home.

Social House and Smash House

5516 Fenton Rd, Fenton

An elevated sports bar and scratch kitchen in Fenton Hill Plaza with craft cocktails and a gluten-free menu, plus Smash House's gourmet-burger takeout next door.

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Fenton Winery & Brewery and Dream Machine Distillery

1370 N Long Lake Rd, Fenton

More than 60 beers, wines, and spirits, a spacious taproom, and a 1.25-acre beer garden, a favorite for fall weekends.

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RailYard Fenton

234 N Leroy St, Fenton

A self-serve beer wall plus a rotating lineup of food stations, games, and live entertainment in an open-air downtown setting.

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The Barn Fenton

715 Torrey Rd, Fenton

A bar and live-music venue pairing craft pours with performances in a converted barn, a favorite when the calendar fills up.

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The Rough Draught Coffee and Barroom

134 N Leroy St, Fenton

Coffee by day and a thoughtfully stocked bar by night on the downtown strip, an easy meeting spot before an evening out.

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The Corner Bar & Grill

4015 Owen Rd, Fenton

A well-reviewed neighborhood bar and grill on Owen Road, an easy casual option after a day of touring.

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Linden Brewing Company

117 N Bridge St, Linden

The village microbrewery downtown, serving beer, wine, and cider alongside American comfort food, an easy walk from the model home.

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The Linden Hotel

122 E Broad St, Linden

Historic hotel tavern and dining room in the village's oldest commercial block, steps from the model home.

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For coffee and breakfast in Linden village itself, Shirley's Cafe & Grill at 522 W. Broad St. is the dependable local breakfast and lunch counter, and UB Station Cafe at 120 N. Bridge St. services the village with coffee and quick bites, both an easy stop before or after a model home tour.

Plan a Fall Day Around the Model Home

The easiest way to sample the area is to tour the Big Sky Development model home at 5483 Championship Drive in Linden, then head into either downtown for coffee, dinner, and drinks. Open houses at the model home run Tuesdays from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM, plus Saturdays and Sundays from 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM, with other times available by appointment.

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5483 Championship Drive, Linden, MI. Open houses are held Tuesdays from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM, and Saturdays and Sundays from 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM; other times by appointment.

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Sources: Banana 101.5 on Stoney's, Banana 101.5 on El Roy's, Banana 101.5 on Cascara Coffee, What Now Detroit on Cascara Coffee, The Lasco Press on Don Felipe, The Lasco Press on 2941, Linden City Council recap, the local business websites listed above, and public local listings. Business hours, menus, and open/closed status are subject to change; verify details directly with each establishment.

Fairways of Spring Meadows is a community by Big Sky Development in Linden, Michigan. The model home and sales center is located at 5483 Championship Drive, Linden, MI. Rob Moen, Principal Broker, Keller Williams First, License #6502408709. Pricing, availability, and open house hours subject to change without notice. See builder for complete details.