The Cultural Center mainstay – and Michigan’s first officially designated brewpup – is fresh and eccentric. The menu is diverse, and somewhat slanted toward vegetarians with such dishes as spinach lasagna and quiche. Portobello mushroom soup, meatloaf, and crab cakes Mediterranean are among perennials. The dessert list is long, with lots of chocolate concoctions as well as fresh fruit. L Read more...
Delighting guests of all walks for over 10 years, Sava’s is a beloved Ann Arbor institution. Offering modern and fresh American cuisine with international inspirations, our menu highlights both local and global flavors and ingredients in a spacious, beautifully designed dining space. Come for a romantic dinner or power business lunch, or brave our dedicated Sunday brunch crowd. Reservations are Read more...
This downtown Royal Oak spot bridges the gap between bar food and upscale dining. The straightforward American bill of fare is in a friendly price range, and allows those who want just a dressed-up sandwich or burger to have it, or to move up to an 8-ounce filet mignon or lamb chops. D daily. Read more...
Award-winning wine list, craft beers, delicious lamb chops, seafood, and seven different cuts of steaks and chops are the stars of the menu. Located on the upper floor of Big Rock is Got Rocks Diamond Crown Cigar Lounge, one of the few places in Michigan where you can eat and drink while enjoying your favorite cigar. With four private dining Read more...
The popular Birmingham spot has an extraordinary amount of brasserie Euro feel and charm. The menu has several exceptional offerings, such as the specialty 10 ounces of 28-day dry-aged beef hamburger on brioche with Cabot cheddar and onions glazed with bourbon. The Detroit spinoff is worth it for the architecture, particularly the massive retractable glass roof at this hot spot, Read more...
A dilapidated diner on the east side of Detroit has been transformed into this 30-seat eatery. The menu is straightforward, based on fresh ingredients and from-scratch preparation. Breakfast eaters can choose from a variety of egg dishes, such as the ESD (egg sandwich of the day). For lunch, there’s a selection of creative sandwiches. B & L daily. Read more...
This Royal Oak spot brings 24 hours of sustenance to the Woodward corridor. Step up to the counter and order from the chalkboard menu before grabbing a stool at the counter or along the window ledge. Dishes include such diner musts as eggs, eggs, and more eggs, sausage and potato hash, burgers, and chicken wings as well as tacos and Read more...
The quaint red structure was once a buggy works and blacksmith shop. Now it’s an attractive restaurant with a casual setting. The sturdy menu in the hands of executive chef Tim Cikra offers such dishes as seared whitefish and scallops, grilled sturgeon, meatloaf, and Black Angus burgers, with locally grown vegetables and fresh herbs, some plucked from the garden patio. Read more...
Since opening in 1988, Beverly Hills Grill has been an Oakland County staple and a favorite dining destination that draws guests from far and wide. Cozy and comfortable, the Grill is big on flavor and style, with a friendly atmosphere, stellar service, and bright interior. Its recent refurbishment creates a dining environment that’s even better than before. Brunch at the Read more...
Casual dining and good prices mark this concept market-restaurant combo that has lots of appeal for its looks and the wine prices. Located in The Renaissance Baronette Hotel next to Twelve Oaks Mall, the restaurant’s decor is sleek and modern, dominated by a massive gas fireplace set behind glass. The menu is a merger of classical and modern French cuisine Read more...
Comfortable and lodge-like with its fieldstone fireplace, wild-animal trophies and woodsy artworks, it’s the domain chef Chuck (Rocky) Rachwitz. A nicely updated menu includes a hit: a bento box that encompasses an entire meal, from Cape scallops and Florida rock shrimp to chocolate chip cookies, in a changing array at lunch each day. At dinner, look for grilled rainbow trout. Read more...
