Sterling Heights

large suburb · 48313

Sterling Heights is the second-largest city in Michigan and reads like it: wide stroads, strip-mall plazas, and the densest Chaldean population outside Baghdad. Fifteen Mile and Ryan is the gravitational center of that scene, with bakeries, kebab houses, and banquet halls that double as wedding factories on Saturdays. Lakeside Mall is dying the slow American mall death; the M-59 corridor compensates with every chain that exists. Dating here is car-dependent, family-adjacent, and frequently arranged through cousins. The honest tradeoff: you trade Detroit-proper texture for square footage, good schools, and a Costco run that takes nine minutes instead of forty.

$41,429

median income

$1,171

median rent

The data

Sterling Heights by the numbers

Median individual income in Sterling Heights is about $41.4k.
● Verified · Census ACS 5-yr, 2019–2023
The median renter in Sterling Heights pays about $1,170 a month.
● Verified · Census ACS 5-yr, 2019–2023

On the ground

Local date spots

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17 spots across Sterling Heights

Sterling Heights
Drinks
Art & Jake's Sports Bar & Grill
Sports bar$$$$★ 4.4 · 2,723
Outdoor seatingLGBTQ+ friendly
Find it
44899 Mound Rd, Sterling Heights, MI 48314
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.4★ from 2,723 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Art & Jake's Sports Bar & Grill.
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Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon11 AM to 12 AM
Tue11 AM to 12 AM
Wed11 AM to 12 AM
Thu11 AM to 12 AM
Fri11 AM to 1 AM
Sat11 AM to 1 AM
Sun11 AM to 12 AM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Outdoor seating · No-contact delivery · Delivery · Onsite services · Takeout
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Groups · LGBTQ+ friendly · Tourists
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Sterling Heights
Drinks
Johnny Blacks Public House
Bar$$$$★ 4.3 · 2,386
Outdoor seatingGood for groups
Find it
35000 Moravian Dr, Sterling Heights, MI 48312
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.3★ from 2,386 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Johnny Blacks Public House.
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Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon11 AM to 12 AM
Tue11 AM to 12 AM
Wed11 AM to 12 AM
Thu11 AM to 12 AM
Fri11 AM to 2 AM
Sat11 AM to 2 AM
Sun10 AM to 12 AM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Outdoor seating · Delivery · Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Groups · Tourists
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Sterling Heights
Dining
Carrabba's Italian Grill
Italian restaurant$$$$★ 4.4 · 2,035
Good for groupsWheelchair access
Find it
44695 Schoenherr Rd, Sterling Heights, MI 48313
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.4★ from 2,035 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Carrabba's Italian Grill.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon11 AM to 10 PM
Tue11 AM to 10 PM
Wed11 AM to 10 PM
Thu11 AM to 10 PM
Fri11 AM to 11 PM
Sat11 AM to 11 PM
Sun11 AM to 9 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Curbside pickup · No-contact delivery · Delivery · Onsite services · Takeout
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Family-friendly · Groups · Tourists
Contact
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Sterling Heights
Drinks
Gator Jake's Bar & Grill
Bar & grill$$$$★ 4.3 · 1,731
Outdoor seatingGood for groups
Find it
36863 Van Dyke Ave, Sterling Heights, MI 48312
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.3★ from 1,731 Google reviews
Split the bill
$ · budget-friendly is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Gator Jake's Bar & Grill.
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Your share$13
Their share$13
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon11 AM to 11 PM
Tue11 AM to 11 PM
Wed11 AM to 11 PM
Thu11 AM to 11 PM
Fri11 AM to 2 AM
Sat11 AM to 2 AM
Sun12 to 11 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Outdoor seating · No-contact delivery · Delivery · Onsite services · Takeout
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
College students · Groups · Tourists
Contact
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Sterling Heights
Dining
Andiamo Pasta + Chops
Restaurant$$$$★ 4.8 · 1,708
Outdoor seatingGood for groups
Find it
17430 Hall Rd, Clinton Township, MI 48038
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.8★ from 1,708 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$$ · a splurge is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Andiamo Pasta + Chops.
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Your share$45
Their share$45
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon11 AM to 10 PM
Tue11 AM to 10 PM
Wed11 AM to 10 PM
Thu11 AM to 10 PM
Fri11 AM to 11 PM
Sat11 AM to 11 PM
Sun12 to 9 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Outdoor seating · No-contact delivery · Delivery · Onsite services · Takeout
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Groups · Tourists
Contact
Call Site Maps
Sterling Heights
Dining
Host Utica
Restaurant$$$$★ 4.8 · 1,183
Outdoor seatingGood for groups
Find it
7759 Auburn Rd, Utica, MI 48317
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.8★ from 1,183 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Host Utica.
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Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon9 AM to 3 PM
Tue9 AM to 3 PM, 4 to 10 PM
Wed9 AM to 3 PM, 4 to 10 PM
Thu9 AM to 3 PM, 4 to 10 PM
Fri9 AM to 3 PM, 4 to 11 PM
Sat10 AM to 3 PM, 5 to 11 PM
Sun10 AM to 3 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Outdoor seating · Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible restroom · Wheelchair accessible seating
Crowd
Groups · Tourists
Contact
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Sterling Heights
Dining
Antonio's Italian Cuisine
Italian restaurant$$$$★ 4.3 · 1,060
Good for groupsWheelchair access
Find it
2505 E 14 Mile Rd, Sterling Heights, MI 48310
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.3★ from 1,060 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Antonio's Italian Cuisine.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon11 AM to 8:30 PM
Tue11 AM to 8:30 PM
Wed11 AM to 8:30 PM
Thu11 AM to 8:30 PM
Fri11 AM to 9:30 PM
Sat12 to 9:30 PM
Sun12 to 8 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Delivery · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Groups · Tourists
Contact
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Sterling Heights
Activity
ANATOMY OF DEATH MUSEUM
Museum★ 4.9 · 820
Wheelchair access
Find it
292 Cass Ave, Mt Clemens, MI 48043
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.9★ from 820 Google reviews
Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at ANATOMY OF DEATH MUSEUM.
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Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
MonClosed
TueClosed
WedClosed
Thu12 to 6 PM
Fri12 to 6 PM
Sat12 to 8 PM
Sun12 to 5 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Onsite services
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Contact
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Sterling Heights
Drinks
STRAY CAT LOUNGE
Lounge bar$$$$★ 4.5 · 684
Outdoor seatingGood for groups
Find it
40813 Garfield Rd, Clinton Township, MI 48038
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.5★ from 684 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at STRAY CAT LOUNGE.
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Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon5 PM to 12 AM
Tue5 PM to 12 AM
Wed5 PM to 12 AM
Thu5 PM to 2 AM
Fri5 PM to 2 AM
Sat5 PM to 2 AM
SunClosed
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Outdoor seating · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Groups · Locals
Contact
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Sterling Heights
Dining
Verona Inspired Italian
Italian restaurant$$$$★ 4.5 · 644
Outdoor seatingGood for groups
Find it
50741 Corporate Dr, Shelby Township, MI 48315
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.5★ from 644 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Verona Inspired Italian.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon4 to 10 PM
Tue4 to 10 PM
Wed4 to 10 PM
Thu4 to 10 PM
Fri11 AM to 11 PM
Sat11 AM to 11 PM
Sun11 AM to 9 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Outdoor seating · Delivery · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Family-friendly · Groups · Tourists
Contact
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Sterling Heights
Dining
Mangiabevi Urban Italian
Italian restaurant$$$$★ 4.6 · 620
Outdoor seatingLGBTQ+ friendly
Find it
35219 Dodge Park Rd, Sterling Heights, MI 48312
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.6★ from 620 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Mangiabevi Urban Italian.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon4:30 to 9:30 PM
Tue4:30 to 9:30 PM
Wed4:30 to 9:30 PM
Thu4:30 to 9:30 PM
Fri4:30 to 10 PM
Sat4:30 to 10 PM
SunClosed
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Outdoor seating · Delivery · Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Family-friendly · Groups · LGBTQ+ friendly
Pets
Dogs allowed outside
Contact
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Sterling Heights
Drinks
Sidecar Slider Bar - Sterling Heights
Bar & grill$$$$★ 4.6 · 566
Good for groupsWheelchair access
Find it
44935 Hayes Rd, Sterling Heights, MI 48313
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.6★ from 566 Google reviews
Split the bill
$ · budget-friendly is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Sidecar Slider Bar - Sterling Heights.
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Your share$13
Their share$13
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon11 AM to 2 AM
Tue11 AM to 2 AM
Wed11 AM to 2 AM
Thu11 AM to 2 AM
Fri11 AM to 2 AM
Sat11 AM to 2 AM
Sun11 AM to 2 AM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
No-contact delivery · Delivery · Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Family-friendly · Groups
Contact
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Sterling Heights
Drinks
RJ's Bar & Grill
Bar & grill$$$$★ 4.3 · 500
Outdoor seatingGood for groups
Find it
37125 Van Dyke Ave, Sterling Heights, MI 48312
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.3★ from 500 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at RJ's Bar & Grill.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon10 AM to 12 AM
Tue10 AM to 12 AM
Wed10 AM to 12 AM
Thu10 AM to 12 AM
Fri10 AM to 1 AM
Sat10 AM to 1 AM
Sun12 to 9 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Outdoor seating · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Groups · Tourists
Contact
Call Site Maps
Sterling Heights
Drinks
Mug Pub
Bar$$$$★ 4.3 · 497
Good for groupsWheelchair access
Find it
13839 19 Mile Rd, Sterling Heights, MI 48313
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.3★ from 497 Google reviews
Split the bill
$ · budget-friendly is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Mug Pub.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$13
Their share$13
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon11 AM to 12 AM
Tue11 AM to 12 AM
Wed11 AM to 12 AM
Thu11 AM to 12 AM
Fri11 AM to 2 AM
Sat11 AM to 2 AM
Sun11 AM to 12 AM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Delivery · Drive-through · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Groups
Contact
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Sterling Heights
Dining
Grape Vine Wine Shop
Liquor store★ 4.7 · 360
Wheelchair access
Find it
8230 15 Mile Rd, Sterling Heights, MI 48312
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.7★ from 360 Google reviews
Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at Grape Vine Wine Shop.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon9:30 AM to 10 PM
Tue9:30 AM to 10 PM
Wed9:30 AM to 10:30 PM
Thu9:30 AM to 10:30 PM
Fri9:30 AM to 11:30 PM
Sat9:30 AM to 11:30 PM
Sun9:30 AM to 10 PM
Dining
Delivery · Onsite services
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot
Contact
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Sterling Heights
Drinks
Al's Hideaway Bar & Grill
Bar & grill$$$$★ 4.3 · 304
Good for groupsWheelchair access
Find it
43126 Van Dyke Ave, Sterling Heights, MI 48314
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.3★ from 304 Google reviews
Split the bill
$ · budget-friendly is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Al's Hideaway Bar & Grill.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$13
Their share$13
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon7 AM to 2 AM
Tue7 AM to 2 AM
Wed7 AM to 2 AM
Thu7 AM to 2 AM
Fri7 AM to 2 AM
Sat7 AM to 2 AM
Sun7 AM to 2 AM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Groups
Contact
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Sterling Heights
Drinks
Cellar 59
Wine bar$$$$★ 4.6 · 222
Good for groupsWheelchair access
Find it
17410 Hall Rd, Clinton Township, MI 48038
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.6★ from 222 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Cellar 59.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon2 to 10 PM
Tue2 to 10 PM
Wed2 to 10 PM
Thu2 to 10 PM
Fri12 to 11 PM
Sat12 to 11 PM
Sun12 to 6 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Groups
Contact
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Sterling Heights

Sterling Heights by the numbers

Local date spots

Art & Jake's Sports Bar & Grill

Johnny Blacks Public House

Carrabba's Italian Grill

Gator Jake's Bar & Grill

Andiamo Pasta + Chops

Host Utica

Antonio's Italian Cuisine

ANATOMY OF DEATH MUSEUM

STRAY CAT LOUNGE

Verona Inspired Italian

Mangiabevi Urban Italian

Sidecar Slider Bar - Sterling Heights

RJ's Bar & Grill

Mug Pub

Grape Vine Wine Shop

Al's Hideaway Bar & Grill

Cellar 59

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