Dinner and Drinks in Monroe
5 stops · about 3 hours · Updated October 11, 2026

Start an evening in Monroe, MI with Middle Eastern bowls, Greek-style comfort food, or area-sourced American cooking, then move on to riverfront drinks or a downtown bar. Princess Grill of Monroe offers bowls, wraps, and salads in a quiet, casual counter-service setting. R Diner serves traditional comfort food and housemade soups, with both counter and table service. Public House pairs its American comfort food with craft draft beer, wine, and cocktails in a modern-rustic tavern with outdoor seating. For drinks after dinner, The Clamdigger has a rustic riverfront setting, deck seating, a pool table, and beer, wine, and cocktails; it closes at midnight on Fridays and Saturdays. The Dive Bar in Monroe, MI offers cold beer, cocktails, multiple TVs with audio for major sporting events, and billiards. It stays open until 2 a.m. Tuesday through Sunday, giving the evening a later downtown finish.
Dinner

Stop 1
Princess Grill of Monroe
4.9(166)Monroe
Middle Eastern bowls, wraps, and salads give this dinner stop its focus, with quiet, casual seating and counter service.

Stop 2
R Diner
4.6(2684)Monroe
R Diner brings Greek-style comfort food and housemade soups to dinner, with counter and table service in a casual, cozy setting.

Stop 3
Public House
4.5(2521)Monroe
Public House combines area-sourced American comfort food with craft draft beer, wine, and cocktails, plus outdoor seating and vegetarian and vegan options.
Drinks

Stop 4
The Clamdigger
4.5(2316)Monroe
The Clamdigger pairs beer, wine, and cocktails with a rustic riverfront setting, deck seating, a pool table, and late-night food.

Stop 5
The Dive Bar in Monroe, MI
4.5(136)Monroe
Cold beer, cocktails, sports on multiple TVs with audio, and a billiards table anchor this casual, cozy downtown drinks stop.





