Detroit Area Restaurants
Overview
 There is no shortage of fantastic cuisine in Metro
Detroit. Greek, Italian, Middle
Eastern, Polish -- great food everywhere you look. If you like to eat, you've come to the right
city! Of course, it's next to
impossible for you to experience all of Detroit's great restaurants during a short visit. In fact, we would be lying if we told you
we've tried them all. What we can do
is narrow it down by providing you with some of our favorites and regular
standbys. While it's inevitable we've
left off some good ones (either intentionally or unintentionally), we're
pretty sure you will thoroughly enjoy the ones that made the cut.
Below you will find a list
of our favorite Detroit restaurants by location. We've included a general price guide for
reference: Inexpensive ($) / Moderate
($$) / Upscale ($$$) / Fine Dining ($$$$).
Location:
Detroit City Limits (Wayne County)
Other Wayne County (West
and South of the City)
Oakland County (North
& West of the City)
Macomb County (North
& East of the City)
Additional Resources
Detroit City Limits (Wayne County)
Agave --
University District (Mexican / $$)
A vast and creative
selection of margaritas to complement great Mexican dishes.
[Website] [Map]
Dakota Inn
Rathskeller -- Highland Park (German / $)
An authentic biergarten
built by a German immigrant in 1933.
Just like the real thing.
[Website] [Map]
La Dolce Vita
-- Palmer Park (Italian / $$$)
Well-hidden, chic Italian
eatery with a bubbly atmosphere.
Wonderful secluded patio open in summer.
[Map]
Layfayette or
Amercian Coney
Island --
Downtown (American / $)
Detroit staples open 24 hours, so no excuse not to try
coneys that have become the stuff of legend.
[Website] [Map]
Los Galanes --
Mexicantown (Mexican / $)
A Mexicantown
mainstay known for its all-day buffet and tortilla-making right in the front
window.
[Map]
Nemo's --
Corktown (American / $)
Cold beer, great burgers, and
plenty of sports-loving patrons (located next to the old Tiger Stadium).
[Map]
Pegasus --
Greektown (Greek / $$)
Serves traditional Greek
favorites in the heart of Greektown.
[Website] [Map]
PizzaPapalis
-- Greektown (American / $$)
Decadent super-deep-dish
pizzas located in Greektown.
[Website] [Map]
Rattlesnake
Club -- Warehouse District (American / $$$)
Cutting-edge contemporary
American dining with a great view of the Detroit
River.
[Map]
Roma Café --
Eastern Market (Italian / $$)
The oldest Italian
restaurant in Detroit (founded in 1888).
Located steps from Eastern Market.
[Website] [Map]
Small Plates
-- Grand Circus Park (Contemporary / $$)
Unique appetizer dining
concept located a stone's throw from Comerica Park
and Ford Field.
[Website] [Map]
Under the
Eagle -- Hamtramck (Polish / $)
No frills, just awesome
Polish cooking. Come with a hearty
appetite.
[Map]
Xochimilco --
Mexicantown (Mexican / $)
An anchor of Mexicantown
known for its lively atmosphere and tasty cuisine.
[Map]
The Whitney --
University (American / $$$)
An exquisitely restored
Victorian mansion. Grab a drink before
or after dinner in the upstairs bar.
[Website] [Map]
Other Wayne County (West & South of the City)
V Gonella's
Original Deli -- Dearborn (Italian / $)
Simple, straightforward subs
and deli sandwiches served on your choice of hard or soft Italian bread.
[Map]
La Shish -- Dearborn (Middle Eastern / $$)
Middle Eastern staple now
expanded to many locations in the tri-county area (Dearborn is still the best!)
[Website] [Map]
Little Italy Ristorante -- Northville (Italian /
$$$)
A charming little restored
home tucked away in a corner of downtown Northville.
[Website] [Map]
Miller's Bar
-- Dearborn (American / $)
Frequently rated amongst the
best burgers in the country. You keep
track of your tab.
[Map]
The Henry Ford
Estate Restaurant (a.k.a. "The Pool Room") -- Dearborn (American / $)
Dine in the room that used
to house Henry and Clara Ford's fifty foot swimming pool.
[Website] [Map]
Oakland County (North & West of the City)
Boocoo --
Royal Oak (European / $$$)
A non-descript façade and
location give few hints of the authentic European bistro cuisine served
inside.
[Website] [Map]
Five Lakes
Grill -- Milford (American / $$)
Ingredients and dishes
tailored to the Great Lakes region.
Excellent value for an outstanding meal.
[Website] [Map]
Ginopolis -- Royal Oak (American / $$$)
Amazing fall-off-the-bone
secret recipe ribs. Check out the
autographed celebrity pictures on the wall.
[Website] [Map]
Gravity Bar
& Grill -- Milford (American / $$$)
Chic and contemporary bar
and grill atmosphere. Worth the drive
to Milford.
[Map]
Hong Hua -- Farmington Hills (Chinese / $$)
Upscale Chinese dining in a
casual setting.
[Website] [Map]
Il Posto
Ristorante -- Southfield (Italian / $$$$)
White-linen service and fine
Italian food. This place treats you
right.
[Website] [Map]
It's a Matter
of Taste -- Commerce Township (Contemporary / $$$)
Chic Euro-syle décor, casual
atmosphere, well prepared food, and an excellent view of Union Lake.
[Map]
Kruse &
Muer on Main -- Rochester (Seafood / $$)
Casual and lively atmosphere
with a great menu in downtown Rochester.
[Website] [Map]
The Lark -- West Bloomfield (French / $$$$)
Fine dining at its best 50
years running. Continues to garner
praise in the national press.
[Map]
Lelli's --
Auburn Hills (Steak / $$$)
The best filet mignon we've
ever had. Enough said.
[Map]
Little Tree
Sushi Bar -- Royal Oak (Asian / $$)
Best sushi in Detroit. Features
Thai, Philippine, and other Japanese entrees as well.
[Map]
Mitchell's
Fish Market -- Birmingham (Seafood / $$$)
Did someone say this is a
chain? Doesn’t matter to us -- best
seafood in town.
[Website] [Map]
Mon Jin Lau --
Troy (Chinese / $$)
"Nu-Asian" upscale
Chinese with a chic and trendy atmosphere.
[Map]
Pronto! -- Royal Oak (Contemporary / $)
Offers a wide variety of
creative and unique sandwiches, salads, and desserts.
[Website] [Map]
Red Coat
Tavern -- Royal Oak (American / $$)
Ain't no sliders here. These are half-pound slabs piled high with
any toppings you like.
[Map]
Ruth's Chris
Steak House -- Troy (Steak / $$$)
What? Another chain? Don't let that dissuade you from dining at
this outstanding steakhouse.
[Website] [Map]
The Stage Deli
-- West
Bloomfield
(American / $)
New York-style deli
featuring Reuben-style sandwiches stacked to the ceiling along with tasty
salads.
[Website] [Map]
Macomb County (North & East of the City)
The Beach
Grill -- St.
Clair Shores (American / $$)
Fairly straightforward menu
but exciting lakefront, Nautical
Mile location. Arrive by
car or boat!
[Website] [Map]
Mr. Paul's
Chophouse -- Roseville (Steak / $$$)
70's décor straight out of
"The Godfather". Best Caesar
salad in town made right at your table.
[Website] [Map]
Tom's Oyster
Bar -- Grosse Pointe Park (Seafood / $$)
Excellent selection of fresh
fish and an array of fresh oyster choices.
Three metro locations.
[Map]
Additional Resources
Check out the following
websites for the most comprehensive listings of Metro Detroit restaurants:
Hour Detroit
Metro Times
Visit Detroit
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