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Small and cozy, this 50-seat hot spot in downtown Birmingham is where the locals hang when they want creative, fresh seafood. Perennial favorite dishes include pan-roasted salmon, shrimp tacos, and roasted Maine lobster tail. The hospitality is sincere, the staff is professional, and the environment is warm and friendly. The small copper bar up front is a great spot to Read more...
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Located in the beautifully restored 1886 Michigan Central Depot, the Gandy Dancer is an architectural landmark with an elegant dining atmosphere. Renowned as one of the most popular event venues in Ann Arbor, the Gandy Dancer’s fine dining cuisine and sophisticated, historic atmosphere make a grand setting for wedding events, corporate functions, and private celebrations. The award-winning menu includes fresh Read more...
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A presence on the Detroit River since 1949, members of the founding family preside over the restaurant and marina where fresh perch and pickerel star on the menu, along with big sandwiches and burgers, served by a staff that rates friendliness and efficiency over formality. Butter and sour cream come packaged; breadsticks and crackers are in cello wrappers. This is Read more...
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Head to this Brightmoor spot for perfectly prepared fish and chips. The key to Scotty’s longevity is the batter that coats the cod, perch, shrimp, chicken, onion rings, and frog legs. Hamburgers and steak are on the menu, but really, is that why you’re here? L & D Tues.-Sun. Read more...
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New American shared plates and raw bar in the heart of downtown Plymouth. With clean-line decor and an eclectic menu that walks the line between comfort and sophistication, The Sardine Room manages to feel “big city” and “small town” at the same time. The long, narrow space has the lively, fresh vibe of an updated East Coast fish house, with Read more...
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Visit the River Crab Blue Water Inn to experience firsthand the finest in waterfront dining. Located on the St. Clair River, River Crab offers a fine dining menu of fresh seafood and steaks in a casual atmosphere right on the water’s edge. The picturesque scenery makes a perfect backdrop for private dining events including rehearsal dinners, business luncheons, and birthdays. Read more...
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This big waterfront spot in Wyandotte is both a local hangout and a restaurant with a menu that’s surprisingly ambitious. It offers a number of fish and seafood dishes, from lake perch to coconut shrimp and fried calamari, as well as steaks. Nearly every table has a river view, particularly those on the glassed-in patio. L & D daily. Br. Read more...
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Grab a mallet and attack the shell of a blue crab. It’s been the sport of choice for many years at O’Brien’s – a casual tavern setting with brown-paper table coverings. Crab is offered in many guises, from soft shells and crab legs to stone crab claws (in season), along with many other varieties of fish and seafood, from clams Read more...
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At Mitchell’s Fish Market, the staff prides itself on being experts in fresh. From the raw bar to hand-filleted market catches and the chef’s daily features, “Fish any fresher would still be in the ocean!” For something beyond the sea, patrons can choose from a fine selection of steak and poultry dishes. Mitchell’s is perfect for a romantic dinner, family Read more...
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At Mitchell’s Fish Market, the staff prides itself on being experts in fresh. From the raw bar to hand-filleted market catches and the chef’s daily features, “Fish any fresher would still be in the ocean!” For something beyond the sea, patrons can choose from a fine selection of steak and poultry dishes. Mitchell’s is perfect for a romantic dinner, family Read more...
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This comfortably unpretentious spot draws a loyal clientele to its waterside floating deck. The menu includes a weekly fresh catch selection, as well as a lobster roll, a variety of burgers, and Mike’s steak and fries. L & D Tues.-Thur. Read more...
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Primarily a seafood restaurant, it also boasts craft beer. It pairs well with the fare: Calypso-spiced crabcakes served with tangy honey mustard or panfried Lake Superior whitefish filet, dusted in malt flour. L & D daily. Read more...
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A busy spot in down-town Rochester where the atmosphere is casual but the food is uptown. The menu features seafood – such as lobster and shrimp in saffron cream with tomato basil fettuccine – and daily fish specials prepared with an expert touch, as well as pastas, pizzas, sandwiches and signature warm bread. There is also a gluten-free menu. L Read more...
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While it respects some of the standards, the menu at this old standby goes well beyond fish and chips and oysters on the half shell to include some elegant dishes such as oven-roasted sea bass, crispy fresh sardine, and Scottish salmon, all handsomely garnished. A specialty is the Spanish coffee, with more than 100,000 made over the past two decades. Read more...
