The fresh, well-prepared fare coming from the kitchen of this breakfast/lunch spot has creative takes on the eggs Benedict theme, pecan-banana pancakes, and apple-walnut stuffed French toast, as well as Read more [...]
Iridescence
Modern American cuisine, new approaches to classic dishes, breathtaking 16th-floor views, and a Wine Spectator award-winning wine list ensure that MotorCity Casino Hotel’s AAA Four Diamond Award-winning restaurant will exceed Read more [...]
Jacoby’s
Some things have changed – including ownership – since this biergarten opened in 1904, but the German heritage still remains. Try the Rindfl eisch Rouladen (top round rolled with bacon, Read more [...]
Joe Muer Seafood – Detroit
This reborn Detroit legend is stellar for a romantic evening or a quiet business dinner or lunch. Housed on the main floor of a Renaissance Center tower, it has sweeping Read more [...]
Johnny Noodle King
From Green Dot Stables’ Jacques and Christine Driscoll, this noodle shop offers bowls topped with pork belly, confit chicken, and tofu as well as seaweed salad and gyoza, washed down Read more [...]
Jolly Pumpkin Pizzeria & Brewery – Detroit
Jolly Pumpkin’s signature brews rule the offerings, with other Northern United Brewing Co. beverages such as North Peak and Grizzly Peak beers and Civilized Spirits liquor. There are 10 specialty Read more [...]
Takoi
Thai/Laotian fare might seem out of place in Corktown, but the pungent curries and noodle dishes fragrant with bunches of fresh herbs, ginger, and lime are a nice counterpoint to Read more [...]
Kuzzo’s Chicken and Waffles
Several recipes, including a signature thin waffle, are family owned at ex-NFL player Ron Bartell’s spot on the Avenue of Fashion. Think comfort food, kicked up a notch: fried catfish, Read more [...]
La Dolce Vita
Eloquent, sophisticated, upscale...without the attitude!...This is no ordinary Detroit restaurant - this is La Dolce Vita.
La Feria
Authentic Spanish tapas are served in a small storefront in Detroit’s Midtown. The room, bright with Spanish tiles and colorful posters, includes a small bar and tables built with reclaimed Read more [...]
London Chop House
This venerable spot (est. 1938) has shaken off the cobwebs. The rebuilt kitchen turns classics such as oysters Rockefeller, French onion soup, Dover sole, and sauteed perch. D Mon.-Sat.
Los Galanes’ Restaurant
Most famous for its buffet, including tamales, enchiladas, rice, refried beans and cinnamon-spiced dessert treats served daily, it also has a full menu of Mexican dishes, all accompanied by warm Read more [...]
Mario’s
A new audience is discovering this Midtown Detroit classic, which dates to 1948. Linen- covered tables, framed paintings on the wood-paneled walls, expert waiters in black tie, and tableside preparation Read more [...]
Mercury Burger & Bar
The vintage Corktown brick building seats 70 around the central zinc-covered bar, which is set with Mercury (Liberty) dimes. Well-made burgers are served casually atop sheets of waxed paper on Read more [...]
Midtown Shangri-La
Taking over the balconied space that once housed Twingo’s, Cholada Chan, of the well-established West Bloomfield Township Shangri-La, added a second location, bringing a pared-down version of her extensive and Read more [...]
Motor City Brewing Works
The menu is short and sweet at this friendly Midtown spot: just 10 mostly nontraditional pizzas on excellent, chewy crust, and a list of ingredients for those who prefer to Read more [...]
Mudgie’s Deli
Seats are almost always filled in search of The O’Leary (pastrami, Swiss, and greens) or the Brooklyn (beef brisket, bacon, and beer cheese). The dinner menu (After 5) features meat Read more [...]
Ottava Via
Chef Ariel Millan sends out great thin-crusted pizzas from the brick oven in the kitchen as well as interesting small plates typified by bruschetta, calamari, and roasted garlic and whipped Read more [...]
Peterboro, The
A contemporary take on American-Chinese fare gives new life to the cuisine with appealing, robustly spiced dishes. They include a delicate scallop crudo enhanced by a ponzu, bean paste, and Read more [...]