Anyone that is trying to learn about the best restaurants in Detroit has come to the right place. Hopefully you will be able to figure out where to eat some great food near you by the time you are finished reading.
We think it is probably best for us to niche down when it comes to the best Detroit restaurants. That means there will be separate lists for many of the most popular varieties of food like Italian, steak houses, Mexican, Chinese, sushi, other Asian varieties, American, Indian, BBQ, Greek, Mediterranean, seafood, pizza, burgers, buffets, vegan restaurants and other healthy food choices.
Contents
- 1 Best Italian Restaurants Near You
- 2 Best Steak Houses
- 3 Mexican Restaurants Near You
- 4 Chinese & Asian Food
- 5 Where To Eat Sushi
- 6 Best Indian Restaurants
- 7 Great American Food
- 8 Delicious BBQ
- 9 French Restaurants
- 10 Greek & Mediterranean
- 11 Seafood Restaurants
- 12 Where To Eat Pizza
- 13 Burgers & Fries
- 14 Best Buffets Near You
- 15 Vegan Restaurants
- 16 More Healthy Food Options
- 17 Breakfast & Brunch Spots
- 18 Bakeries & Desserts
- 19 Donuts
- 20 Ice Cream Shops
- 21 Cafes
- 22 Smoothies & Juices
- 23 Cocktail Bars
- 24 Breweries & Sports Bars
- 25 Enjoy Eating at the Best Detroit Restaurants
Breakfast and brunch spots will also get their own sections as will bakeries, desserts spots, donuts and ice cream shops. We will even be discussing drinks with the best cafes, smoothies, juices, cocktail bars, breweries, and sports bars in your area.
Make sure to check out the map at the end so that you can figure out where all of the best local places to eat can be found. You will also find links to these restaurants official home pages or social media to make it easier to order delivery and take out online or look through their menus to make sure they have what you want to eat before you head over.
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Best Italian Restaurants Near You
When you want to enjoy delicious Italian food visit:
- Giovanni’s Ristorante at 330 Oakwood
- San Morello at 1400 Woodward Ave
- Amore da Roma at 3401 Riopelle St
- Oak & Reel at 2921 E Grand Blvd
- Anthony’s Pizzeria Warren at 26150 Schoenherr Rd
- Roman Village at 9924 Dix Ave
- Olive Garden Italian Restaurant at 13835 Lakeside Cir
- Luigi’s Trattoria Pizzeria at 31530 Plymouth Rd
- Loccino Italian Grill & Bar at 5600 Crooks Rd #106
Best Steak Houses
Some of the best steak houses in your area would be:
- London Chop House at Murphy Telegraph Building, 155 W Congress St
- El Asador Steakhouse at 1312 Springwells St
- The Rattlesnake Club at 300 River Pl Dr
- Boodles Restaurant at 935 W Eleven Mile Rd, Madison Heights
- LongHorn Steakhouse at 3190 Fairlane Dr, Allen Park
- Outback Steakhouse at 45170 Schoenherr Rd, Shelby Twp
- Gaucho Steakhouse at 39550 W Seven Mile Rd, Township of Northville
- Fogo de Chão Brazilian Steakhouse at 301 W Big Beaver Rd
Mexican Restaurants Near You
Whether you want burritos, tacos, nachos or something else tasty the best Mexican food in town can be found at:
- Taqueria Lupitas at 3443 Bagley St
- Señor Lopez Mexican Restaurant at 7146 Michigan Ave
- Antojitos Southwest at 2100 Bagley St
- Taqueria Alma at 25343 Van Dyke Ave, Center Line
- Del Taco at 5644 N Telegraph Rd
- Que Pasa Taqueria at 33874 Dequindre Rd
- Los Amigos Don Juan at 19333 Victor Pkwy
- Burrito Burrito at 333 Broadway
Chinese & Asian Food
Head to one of these restaurants to enjoy Chinese and other Asian food:
- Sun China at 16921 Telegraph Rd
- Pekin Pavillion at 6905 E Jefferson Ave
- PAO Detroit at 114 W Adams Ave #200
- Lotus Pond at 28747 Hoover Rd
- Lum’s Chop Suey at 23634 Van Born Rd
- Ten Seconds Yunnan Rice Noodle at 2108 Metro Pkwy
- China House Inn at 33602 W Seven Mile Rd
- A Bite of Xian at 1 14th St
Where To Eat Sushi
There are some great spots for sushi in your area like:
- The Goblin Detroit at 2547 Bagley St
- Sushi Sunday at 2199 Lansing St
- Maru Sushi & Grill at 160 W Fort St
- J Sushi at 32800 Ryan Rd
- Nami Sushi at 2823 Monroe St
- Ichiban Japanese Bistro at 44955 Hayes Rd
- Saya Sushi at 31823 Plymouth Rd
- Cafe Sushi at 1430 W Maple Rd
Best Indian Restaurants
We think the best Detroit Indian restaurants are:
- Noorjahan Indian Grill (Mack/Cadieux) at 16624 Mack Ave, Grosse Pointe Park
- Star of India at 180 W Nine Mile Rd, Ferndale
- International Café at 111 E Kirby St
- Bismillah Kabob N Curry at 4214 E 10 Mile Rd
- ASTORIA / CHARMINAR BIRYANI HOUSE at 3337 Greenfield Rd
- Red Chillies at 43743 Van Dyke Ave
- Basmatee Indian Grub at 17378 Haggerty Rd
- Ashoka Indian Cuisine at 3642 Rochester Rd
Great American Food
For classic local American food check out:
- Honest John’s at 488 Selden St
- Townhouse Detroit at 500 Woodward Ave
- Antonio’s Coney Island Restaurant at 31075 Hayes Rd
- Eagle Tavern at Main St
- Roger’s Roost at 33626 Schoenherr Rd
- J. Alexander’s Restaurant at 19200 Haggerty Rd
- Grand Tavern Troy at 1317 Coolidge Hwy
Delicious BBQ
Whether you are after ribs, brisket, or pulled pork get great BBQ at one of these spots:
- Nunn’s Barbeque II at 19196 Conant St
- Smokey G’s Smokehouse at 2670 Atwater St
- Slows Bar BQ at 2138 Michigan Ave
- Red Smoke at 573 Monroe St
- Royal Barbecue Pizza at 5844 Mt Elliott St
- Victory Smokehouse at 28950 Mound Rd, Warren
- A.B.’s Amazing Ribs at 27310 Ford Rd, Dearborn Heights
- Aljoom’s BBQ at 8606 N Telegraph Rd, Dearborn Heights
- Jamboozies Barbecue & Sports Bar at 42066 Van Dyke Ave, Sterling Heights
- The Boneyard BBQ at 30843 Plymouth Rd, Livonia
- Billy Sims Barbecue at 1977 WS Blvd, Troy
- Mission BBQ at 20420 Haggerty Rd, Northville
- Famous Dave’s Bar-B-Que at 43350 Crescent Blvd, Novi
French Restaurants
Some of the top places to try French food in the area are:
- Bar Pigalle at 2915 John R St
- Cuisine at 670 Lothrop St
- Frenchie’s In Detroit at 8100 Kercheval Ave
- Simple Palate Restaurant at 27380 Van Dyke Ave
- Avenue Brunch House at 22075 Michigan Ave
- The Pantry Restaurant at 34220 Van Dyke Ave
- Thomas’s Family Dining at 33971 Plymouth Rd
- Crumpets at 2601 W Big Beaver Rd
Greek & Mediterranean
Our favorite Greek & Mediterranean meals can be found at:
- La Palma at 113 E Canfield St
- Sheeba Express at 1366 W Fort St
- Mr. Kabob Xpress Grille & Catering at 119 Monroe St
- Warren Kabob at 22248 Van Dyke Ave
- La Pita at 22681 Newman St
- Alie’s Lebanese Grill at 33355 Van Dyke Ave
- Alloush Grill at 37337 Six Mile Rd
- Pita Way – Troy Mediterranean at Pita Wy – Troy Mediterranean
Seafood Restaurants
Many would consider the best Detroit seafood restaurants to be:
- Scotty Simpson’s Fish & Chips at 22200 Fenkell Ave
- Mink Detroit at 1701 Trumbull
- Bosco Fish Seafood & Poultry at 16227 Livernois
- Mr Sea’s Fresh Fish & Seafood at 12540 E Warren Ave
- The Fish Market at 4355 Schaefer Rd
- Red Lobster at Lakeside Mall, 13800 Hall Rd
- Hook & Reel Cajun Seafood & Bar at 28599 Schoolcraft Rd
- Bonefish Grill at 660 W Big Beaver Rd
Where To Eat Pizza
You can definitely get a great slice at one of these pizza places near you:
- Niki’s Pizza at 735 Beaubien Blvd
- Bob’s Pizza Palace Detroit at 20510 W Seven Mile Rd
- Mike’s Pizza Bar at 2515 Woodward Ave
- Sorrento Pizza at 8284 E 9 Mile Rd
- Bellacino’s at 22537 Michigan Ave
- Hungry Howie’s Pizza at 13229 14 Mile Rd
- Amico’s Pizzeria at 28422 Joy Rd
- Troy Original Buscemi’s at 3176 Rochester Rd
Of course there is more great pizza at many of the top Italian restaurants in the city.
Burgers & Fries
Who doesn’t love a good burger and fries:
- Zo’s Good Burger at 2894 W Grand Blvd
- Burger Time at 14845 Mack Ave
- Mercury Burger & Bar at 2163 Michigan Ave
- City Burger at 28925 Van Dyke Ave
- Carter’s Hamburgers at 22990 W Outer Dr
- Savvy Sliders at 4051 15 Mile Rd
- Red Robin Gourmet Burgers & Brews at 37701 Six Mile Rd
- I Like That Burger at 2999 E Big Beaver Rd
Best Buffets Near You
These good buffets in your area are where you can really load up:
- Assembly Line Buffet at 2901 Grand River Ave
- Maharaja Grill at 22443 Michigan Ave
- Larsa restaurant at 3995 14 Mile Rd
- American Harvest Restaurant at 18600 Haggerty Rd
- Charminar Biryani House at 3059 Rochester Rd
Vegan Restaurants
The best local vegetarian and vegan restaurants in Detroit are:
- Pop Culture Vegan at 15439 Mack Ave
- Chili Mustard Onions at 3411 Brush St
- Seva at 66 E Forest Ave
- Detroit Vegan Soul West at 19614 Grand River Ave
- Unburger Grill at 22018 Michigan Ave, Dearborn
- Chickpea Kitchen at 39525 Mound Rd, Sterling Heights
- Neehee’s at 4924 Rochester Rd, Troy
More Healthy Food Options
More good healthy food choices can be found at:
- ChickP Detroit at 110 Clifford St
- Breadless at Off Larned, 2761 E Jefferson #A
- Cass Café at 4620 Cass Ave
- Clean Plates Detroit at 149 W Nine Mile Rd
- Chive Kitchen at 33043 Grand River Ave, Farmington
- Estia Greek Street Food at 5753 Twelve Mile Rd, Warren
- Bowl Appetit at 22735 Michigan Ave, Dearborn
- Aratham Gourmet To Go at 3381 Rochester Rd, Troy
- Village Nutrition at 16837 Kercheval Ave, Grosse Pointe
- 2941 Street Food at 6450 Telegraph Rd, Bloomfield Hills
- Turmerican Vegetarian Cuisine at 24259 Novi Rd, Novi
Breakfast & Brunch Spots
Start the day off right at one of these breakfast and brunch spots:
- Dime Store at 719 Griswold St #180
- Clique at 1326 E Jefferson Ave
- Detroit House of Pancakes at 2701 E Jefferson Ave
- The Hudson Café at 1241 Woodward Ave
- Cozy Cabin at 2129 Twelve Mile Rd, Warren
- Bob Evans at 23729 Michigan Ave, Dearborn
- The Pantry Restaurant at 34220 Van Dyke Ave, Sterling Heights
- Leda’s Coney Island at 29469 Five Mile Rd, Livonia
- Breakfast Club at 3672 Rochester Rd, Troy
- Jumps Restaurant at 63 Kercheval Ave #105, Grosse Pointe
- 5th Tavern at 2262 S Telegraph Rd, Bloomfield Hills
- Omelette & Waffle Café at 18900 Northville Rd, Northville
- The Grand Diner at 48730 Grand River Ave, Novi
Bakeries & Desserts
Indulge in delicious breads and yummy desserts at these Detroit bakeries:
- Good Cakes & Bakes at 19363 Livernois Ave
- Milano Bakery & Café at 3500 Russell St
- Astoria Pastry Shop at 541 Monroe St
- Angela’s Italian Deli & Bakery at 48852 Romeo Plank Rd
- Tringali’s Bakery at 29100 Schoenherr Rd, Warren
- Bartz Bakery at 1532 N Telegraph Rd, Dearborn
- Mannino’s Bakery at 4062 17 Mile Rd, Sterling Heights
- GM Paris Bakery at 28418 Joy Rd, Livonia
- Thomas Cake Shop at 5065 Livernois Rd, Troy
- Classics From Scratch at Maumee Ave, Grosse Pointe
- High Octane Cafe & Bakery at 1952 S Telegraph Rd, Bloomfield Hills
- Maria’s Italian Bakery at 41706 W 10 Mile Rd, Novi
Donuts
These donut shops can give you a morning sugar rush:
- Yellow Light Coffee & Donuts at 14447 E Jefferson Ave
- Holy Moly Donut Shop at 17101 E Warren Ave
- Dooped Donuts at 1555 Broadway St
- Detroit Mini Donut at 214 E Grand River Ave
- Daily Dozen at 13599 E 9 Mile Rd, Warren
- Donut Castle at 11831 11831 E 13 Mile Rd, Warren
- Yum Yum Donuts at 7226 Greenfield Rd, Dearborn
- Street Sweets at 2237 18 Mile Rd, Sterling Heights
- Donut Bar + Coffee at 19734 Haggerty Rd, Livonia
- Looney Baker at 13931 Farmington Rd, Livonia
- Duck Donuts at 2920 W Maple Rd, Troy
Ice Cream Shops
Some of the best ice cream shops near you would be:
- Treat Dreams at 4160 Cass Ave
- Cold Truth at 4240 Cass Ave # 100
- Huddle Soft Serve at 2 John R St
- Detroit Water Ice Factory at 1014 Woodward Ave
- -320° Coffee & Creamery at 474 Peterboro St #201
- TCBY at 17045 Kercheval Ave
- Dairy Queen at 23515 Ryan Rd, Warren
- Milkster Nitrogen at 22079 Michigan Ave, Dearborn
- La Gelati Dearborn at 6901 Schaefer Rd, Dearborn
- Screamers at 44666 Mound Rd, Sterling Heights
- Orange Leaf Frozen Yogurt at 13379 15 Mile Rd, Sterling Heights
- Han-D-Dip Dairy Barn at 32624 Five Mile Rd, Livonia
- Menchie’s Frozen Yogurt at 29619 Plymouth Rd, Livonia
- Oberweis Ice Cream at 6854 Rochester Rd, Troy
- Zoyo Frozen Yogurt at 3067 Rochester Rd, Troy
Cafes
There are plenty of good cafes around where you can get a quality cup of coffee:
- Dessert Oasis Coffee Roasters at 1220 Griswold St
- Madcap Coffee at 1413 Farmer St
- Awake Café at 4224 3rd Ave
- Ro oasting Plant Coffee at 660 Woodward Ave
- Dovetail at 29200 Hoover Rd, Warren
- Common Grace at 22225 Michigan Ave, Dearborn
- Eat Well Café at 44635 Schoenherr Rd, Sterling Heights
- Coffee + Cream at 38340 Joy Rd, Livonia
- Cafe Immortelle at 4979 Livernois Rd, Troy
- Sweet Brew ‘N Spice at 133 W Main St 2F, Northville
- Joe’s CBD Coffee & Health Café at 41490 Grand River Ave, Novi
Smoothies & Juices
Head to a smoothie or juice bar for a nice healthy drink:
- Juice Joint at 4614 2nd Ave
- Kwench Juice at 719 Griswold St #110
- Fresh Rootz at 97 W Warren Ave
- Beyond Juicery & Eatery at 2501 Russell St
- Jungle Juice Bar at 12012 Morang Ave
- Jamba at 4901 Evergreen Rd, Dearborn
- Vara Juice at 3673 15 Mile Rd, Sterling Heights
- Motorcity Nutrition at 8963 Wayne Rd, Livonia
- Naked Fuel at 2976 W Maple Rd, Troy
- Clean Juice at 766 W Big Beaver Rd, Troy
- Rhythm + Blue Juice Co at 17864 Mack, Grosse Pointe
- Juice It Nutrition Matters at 4805 Haggerty Rd, W Bloomfield Township
- Raw Organic Juice Bar at 43300 W 11 Mile Rd, Novi
Cocktail Bars
You can probably have a lot of fun at a cocktail bar:
- Rusted Crow Detroit at 78 W Adams Ave
- The Sugar House at 2130 Michigan Ave
- Standby at 225 Gratiot Ave
- The Apparatus Room at 250 W Larned St
- Chartreuse Kitchen & Cocktails at 15 E Kirby St
- Vivio’s at 3601 Twelve Mile Rd, Warren
- Bora Bora’s at 11650 13 Mile Rd, Warren
- Red Martini at 22229 Michigan Ave, Dearborn
- Bar Louie at 22269 Michigan Ave, Dearborn
- Johnny Blacks Public House at 35000 Moravian Dr, Sterling Heights
- Stables Bar at 14950 Middlebelt Rd, Livonia
- Sedona Taphouse at 198 E Big Beaver Rd, Troy
Breweries & Sports Bars
Watch the big game or sample some new brews at one of these breweries or sports bars:
- Batch Brewing at 1400 Porter St
- Motor City Brewing Works at 470 W Canfield St
- Hockeytown Cafe at 2301 Woodward Ave
- Nemos Bar at 1384 Michigan Ave
- Founders Brewing at 456 Charlotte St
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Enjoy Eating at the Best Detroit Restaurants
You probably are already hungry after reading about all of those great places to eat. We told you about all kinds of great restaurants near you like Italian, steak houses, Mexican, Chinese, sushi, Asian, American, Indian, BBQ, Greek, Mediterranean, seafood, pizza, burgers, buffets, vegan restaurants and additional choices for healthy food.
You even read about breakfast and brunch spots, bakeries, desserts, donuts and ice cream shops. And we even got into cafes, smoothies, cocktail bars, breweries, and sports bars. Remember that most of these places will have online delivery or will allow you to place take-out orders online via the links we shared.
It would be cool if you could help us out by correcting anything we may have gotten wrong or sharing your own local food tips in the comments. Either way, we hope you enjoy eating delicious food at the best restaurants in Detroit!