25 essential restaurants located in Detroit's suburbs

By on Sat, Oct 26, 2019 at 11:11 am

Detroit is an attractive destination for foodies and everyone knows it — but the food scene in the suburbs of Detroit is extremely exciting to the palate too, with many restaurants, bakeries, and bars that shouldn't be missed. If you're looking for a scrumptious meal, you can satiate yourself at these suburban spots.

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Voyager 600 Vester Ave., Ferndale; voyagerferndale.com; 248-658-4999 Voted as one of Esquire Magazine's best new restaurants in America in 2018, Voyager is a can’t-miss spot. Enjoy fresh, sustainably-sourced seafood caught and served within 24-hours. Try Rhode Island clam roll, shrimp and bok choy, or tuna on toast, and check out the list of maritime-themed cocktails. Photo via Voyager / Facebook

Voyager

600 Vester Ave., Ferndale; voyagerferndale.com; 248-658-4999
Voted as one of Esquire Magazine's best new restaurants in America in 2018, Voyager is a can’t-miss spot. Enjoy fresh, sustainably-sourced seafood caught and served within 24-hours. Try Rhode Island clam roll, shrimp and bok choy, or tuna on toast, and check out the list of maritime-themed cocktails.

Photo via Voyager / Facebook
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Imperial 22828 Woodward Ave., Ferndale; imperialferndale.com; 248-850-8060 Imperial boasts delicious and affordable food served inside a cozy wooden interior with beer hall-style long tables. You can try the Sonoran (bacon-wrapped) hot dogs, margaritas, egg dishes, or tacos. Photo via Imperial / Facebook

Imperial

22828 Woodward Ave., Ferndale; imperialferndale.com; 248-850-8060
Imperial boasts delicious and affordable food served inside a cozy wooden interior with beer hall-style long tables. You can try the Sonoran (bacon-wrapped) hot dogs, margaritas, egg dishes, or tacos.

Photo via Imperial / Facebook
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Bistro 82 401 S Lafayette Ave., Royal Oak; bistro82.com; 248-542-0082 With a modern interior, full bar, and delicious food, Bistro 82 is worth a trip outside city limits. The French-inspired menu includes oysters du jour, potatoes with creme fraiche, and filet mignon. For happy hour, Bistro 82 offers beer, wine, and well drinks, alongside small dishes such as salmon sliders and French onion soup dumplings. Photo via GoogleMaps

Bistro 82

401 S Lafayette Ave., Royal Oak; bistro82.com; 248-542-0082
With a modern interior, full bar, and delicious food, Bistro 82 is worth a trip outside city limits. The French-inspired menu includes oysters du jour, potatoes with creme fraiche, and filet mignon. For happy hour, Bistro 82 offers beer, wine, and well drinks, alongside small dishes such as salmon sliders and French onion soup dumplings.

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Bistro 82 401 S Lafayette Ave., Royal Oak; bistro82.com; 248-542-0082 With a modern interior, full bar, and delicious food, Bistro 82 is worth a trip outside city limits. The French-inspired menu includes oysters du jour, potatoes with creme fraiche, and filet mignon. For happy hour, Bistro 82 offers beer, wine, and well drinks, alongside small dishes such as salmon sliders and French onion soup dumplings. Photo via Bistro 82 / Facebook

Bistro 82

401 S Lafayette Ave., Royal Oak; bistro82.com; 248-542-0082
With a modern interior, full bar, and delicious food, Bistro 82 is worth a trip outside city limits. The French-inspired menu includes oysters du jour, potatoes with creme fraiche, and filet mignon. For happy hour, Bistro 82 offers beer, wine, and well drinks, alongside small dishes such as salmon sliders and French onion soup dumplings.

Photo via Bistro 82 / Facebook
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Bacco Ristorante 29410 Northwestern Hwy., Southfield; baccoristorante.com, 248-356-6600 Bacco Ristorante offers elegant, unfussy Italian fare. The menu includes classics such as calamari and bolognese, as well as carpaccio (beef tenderloin with arugula, mushrooms, grana, and capers) and grilled octopus. Photo via Bacco Ristorante / Facebook

Bacco Ristorante

29410 Northwestern Hwy., Southfield; baccoristorante.com, 248-356-6600
Bacco Ristorante offers elegant, unfussy Italian fare. The menu includes classics such as calamari and bolognese, as well as carpaccio (beef tenderloin with arugula, mushrooms, grana, and capers) and grilled octopus.

Photo via Bacco Ristorante / Facebook
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Bacco Ristorante 29410 Northwestern Hwy., Southfield; baccoristorante.com, 248-356-6600 Bacco Ristorante offers elegant, unfussy Italian fare. The menu includes classics such as calamari and bolognese, as well as carpaccio (beef tenderloin with arugula, mushrooms, grana, and capers) and grilled octopus. Photo via Bacco Ristorante / Facebook

Bacco Ristorante

29410 Northwestern Hwy., Southfield; baccoristorante.com, 248-356-6600
Bacco Ristorante offers elegant, unfussy Italian fare. The menu includes classics such as calamari and bolognese, as well as carpaccio (beef tenderloin with arugula, mushrooms, grana, and capers) and grilled octopus.

Photo via Bacco Ristorante / Facebook
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Bigalora 711 S. Main St., Royal Oak; bigalora.com; 248-544-2442 Bigalora serves wood-fired pizzas made in a brick oven, plus a variety of Italian-inspired cuisine. The pizza menu includes treats such as asparagus and prosciutto, capricciosa, and a classic margherita made with imported buffalo mozzarella, extra virgin olive oil, and basil. Photo via Bigalora Pizza / Facebook

Bigalora

711 S. Main St., Royal Oak; bigalora.com; 248-544-2442
Bigalora serves wood-fired pizzas made in a brick oven, plus a variety of Italian-inspired cuisine. The pizza menu includes treats such as asparagus and prosciutto, capricciosa, and a classic margherita made with imported buffalo mozzarella, extra virgin olive oil, and basil.

Photo via Bigalora Pizza / Facebook
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Bigalora 711 S. Main St., Royal Oak; bigalora.com; 248-544-2442 Bigalora serves wood-fired pizzas made in a brick oven, plus a variety of Italian-inspired cuisine. The pizza menu includes treats such as asparagus and prosciutto, capricciosa, and a classic margherita made with imported buffalo mozzarella, extra virgin olive oil, and basil. Photo via Bigalora Pizza / Facebook

Bigalora

711 S. Main St., Royal Oak; bigalora.com; 248-544-2442
Bigalora serves wood-fired pizzas made in a brick oven, plus a variety of Italian-inspired cuisine. The pizza menu includes treats such as asparagus and prosciutto, capricciosa, and a classic margherita made with imported buffalo mozzarella, extra virgin olive oil, and basil.

Photo via Bigalora Pizza / Facebook
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Marais Market & Cafe 17051 Kercheval Ave., Grosse Pointe; maraisrestaurant.com; 313-343-8800 Marais features French-inspired cuisine and cocktails served in an inviting and sophisticated setting. The breakfast menu includes crepes, quiches, croissant sandwiches, and egg scrambles. For lunch, you can try the chicken paillard, or grab a bowl of brie and pear tortellini for a hearty, satisfying dinner. Photo via Marais Market & Cafe / Facebook

Marais Market & Cafe

17051 Kercheval Ave., Grosse Pointe; maraisrestaurant.com; 313-343-8800
Marais features French-inspired cuisine and cocktails served in an inviting and sophisticated setting. The breakfast menu includes crepes, quiches, croissant sandwiches, and egg scrambles. For lunch, you can try the chicken paillard, or grab a bowl of brie and pear tortellini for a hearty, satisfying dinner.

Photo via Marais Market & Cafe / Facebook
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Marais Market & Cafe 17051 Kercheval Ave., Grosse Pointe; maraisrestaurant.com; 313-343-8800 Marais features French-inspired cuisine and cocktails served in an inviting and sophisticated setting. The breakfast menu includes crepes, quiches, croissant sandwiches, and egg scrambles. For lunch, you can try the chicken paillard, or grab a bowl of brie and pear tortellini for a hearty, satisfying dinner. Photo via Marais Market & Cafe / Facebook

Marais Market & Cafe

17051 Kercheval Ave., Grosse Pointe; maraisrestaurant.com; 313-343-8800
Marais features French-inspired cuisine and cocktails served in an inviting and sophisticated setting. The breakfast menu includes crepes, quiches, croissant sandwiches, and egg scrambles. For lunch, you can try the chicken paillard, or grab a bowl of brie and pear tortellini for a hearty, satisfying dinner.

Photo via Marais Market & Cafe / Facebook
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Clarkston Union Bar & Kitchen 54 S. Main St., Clarkston; clarkstonunion.com; 248-620-6100 Clarkston Union is all about authenticity, from the oak pews that serve as seating to the locally-sourced food. You can try the pot pie, which is made with a flaky crust and filled with veggies, or the house-made bratwurst with roasted potatoes. Photo via Google Maps

Clarkston Union Bar & Kitchen

54 S. Main St., Clarkston; clarkstonunion.com; 248-620-6100
Clarkston Union is all about authenticity, from the oak pews that serve as seating to the locally-sourced food. You can try the pot pie, which is made with a flaky crust and filled with veggies, or the house-made bratwurst with roasted potatoes.

Photo via Google Maps
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Clarkston Union Bar & Kitchen 54 S. Main St., Clarkston; clarkstonunion.com; 248-620-6100 Clarkston Union is all about authenticity, from the oak pews that serve as seating to the locally-sourced food. You can try the pot pie, which is made with a flaky crust and filled with veggies, or the house-made bratwurst with roasted potatoes. Photo via Clarkston Union Bar & Kitchen / Facebook

Clarkston Union Bar & Kitchen

54 S. Main St., Clarkston; clarkstonunion.com; 248-620-6100
Clarkston Union is all about authenticity, from the oak pews that serve as seating to the locally-sourced food. You can try the pot pie, which is made with a flaky crust and filled with veggies, or the house-made bratwurst with roasted potatoes.

Photo via Clarkston Union Bar & Kitchen / Facebook
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NeeHee’s 4924 Rochester Rd., Troy; neehees.com; 248-250-6335 45656 Ford Rd., Canton; 734-737-9777 NeeHee’s has locations in Troy and Canton, both serving vegetarian Indian street food with style. NeeHee’s offers chaat, mango lassi, masala dosi, and other traditional dishes. You can try the special bhel puri, which includes fried lentils, fried chickpea balls, spiced and flattened black chickpeas, and crunchy peanuts. Photo via Google Maps

NeeHee’s

4924 Rochester Rd., Troy; neehees.com; 248-250-6335
45656 Ford Rd., Canton; 734-737-9777
NeeHee’s has locations in Troy and Canton, both serving vegetarian Indian street food with style. NeeHee’s offers chaat, mango lassi, masala dosi, and other traditional dishes. You can try the special bhel puri, which includes fried lentils, fried chickpea balls, spiced and flattened black chickpeas, and crunchy peanuts.

Photo via Google Maps
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NeeHee’s 4924 Rochester Rd., Troy; neehees.com; 248-250-6335 45656 Ford Rd., Canton; 734-737-9777 NeeHee’s has locations in Troy and Canton, both serving vegetarian Indian street food with style. NeeHee’s offers chaat, mango lassi, masala dosi, and other traditional dishes. You can try the special bhel puri, which includes fried lentils, fried chickpea balls, spiced and flattened black chickpeas, and crunchy peanuts. Photo via Google Maps

NeeHee’s

4924 Rochester Rd., Troy; neehees.com; 248-250-6335
45656 Ford Rd., Canton; 734-737-9777
NeeHee’s has locations in Troy and Canton, both serving vegetarian Indian street food with style. NeeHee’s offers chaat, mango lassi, masala dosi, and other traditional dishes. You can try the special bhel puri, which includes fried lentils, fried chickpea balls, spiced and flattened black chickpeas, and crunchy peanuts.

Photo via Google Maps
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The Morrie 511 S. Main St., Royal Oak; 248-216-1112; 260 N Old Woodward Ave, Birmingham; 248- 940-3260 themorrie.com With locations in Royal Oak and Birmingham, this lunch and brunch spot has an eclectic atmosphere, live music, and an inventive menu of American classics. Standouts include the signature burger and customizable salads, which can be paired with a selection from the extensive craft beer menu. Photo via Google Maps

The Morrie

511 S. Main St., Royal Oak; 248-216-1112; 260 N Old Woodward Ave, Birmingham; 248- 940-3260 themorrie.com
With locations in Royal Oak and Birmingham, this lunch and brunch spot has an eclectic atmosphere, live music, and an inventive menu of American classics. Standouts include the signature burger and customizable salads, which can be paired with a selection from the extensive craft beer menu.

Photo via Google Maps
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The Morrie 511 S. Main St., Royal Oak; 248-216-1112; 260 N Old Woodward Ave, Birmingham; 248- 940-3260 themorrie.com With locations in Royal Oak and Birmingham, this lunch and brunch spot has an eclectic atmosphere, live music, and an inventive menu of American classics. Standouts include the signature burger and customizable salads, which can be paired with a selection from the extensive craft beer menu. Photo via The Morrie Royal Oak / Facebook

The Morrie

511 S. Main St., Royal Oak; 248-216-1112; 260 N Old Woodward Ave, Birmingham; 248- 940-3260 themorrie.com
With locations in Royal Oak and Birmingham, this lunch and brunch spot has an eclectic atmosphere, live music, and an inventive menu of American classics. Standouts include the signature burger and customizable salads, which can be paired with a selection from the extensive craft beer menu.

Photo via The Morrie Royal Oak / Facebook
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Joe Muer Seafood 39475 Woodward Ave., Bloomfield Hills; 248-792-9609; joemuer.com With a location in Detroit as well as Bloomfield Hills, Joe Muer Seafood offers treats including steak tacos, steamed mussels, and crab ball sliders. The drinks are just as good, with a cocktail menu that includes Fake Wood Teeth (Don Julio Silver tequila, green Chartreuse, cinnamon syrup, fresh lime juice) and a s'more martini.Photo via Google Maps

Joe Muer Seafood

39475 Woodward Ave., Bloomfield Hills; 248-792-9609; joemuer.com
With a location in Detroit as well as Bloomfield Hills, Joe Muer Seafood offers treats including steak tacos, steamed mussels, and crab ball sliders. The drinks are just as good, with a cocktail menu that includes Fake Wood Teeth (Don Julio Silver tequila, green Chartreuse, cinnamon syrup, fresh lime juice) and a s'more martini.

Photo via Google Maps
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Joe Muer Seafood 39475 Woodward Ave., Bloomfield Hills; 248-792-9609; joemuer.com With a location in Detroit as well as Bloomfield Hills, Joe Muer Seafood offers treats including steak tacos, steamed mussels, and crab ball sliders. The drinks are just as good, with a cocktail menu that includes Fake Wood Teeth (Don Julio Silver tequila, green Chartreuse, cinnamon syrup, fresh lime juice) and a s'more martini.Photo via Joe Muer / Facebook

Joe Muer Seafood

39475 Woodward Ave., Bloomfield Hills; 248-792-9609; joemuer.com
With a location in Detroit as well as Bloomfield Hills, Joe Muer Seafood offers treats including steak tacos, steamed mussels, and crab ball sliders. The drinks are just as good, with a cocktail menu that includes Fake Wood Teeth (Don Julio Silver tequila, green Chartreuse, cinnamon syrup, fresh lime juice) and a s'more martini.

Photo via Joe Muer / Facebook
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Zao Jun 6608 Telegraph Rd., Bloomfield Twp; 248-949-9999; zaojunnewasian.comThis Asian fusion restaurant features a menu of appetizers, salads, small plates, and full-sized dishes such as Kung Pao chicken and Mongolian beef. The cocktails include a Mai Tai and Japanese Highball. Photo via Zao Jun / Facebook

Zao Jun

6608 Telegraph Rd., Bloomfield Twp; 248-949-9999; zaojunnewasian.com
This Asian fusion restaurant features a menu of appetizers, salads, small plates, and full-sized dishes such as Kung Pao chicken and Mongolian beef. The cocktails include a Mai Tai and Japanese Highball.

Photo via Zao Jun / Facebook
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Zao Jun 6608 Telegraph Rd., Bloomfield Twp; 248-949-9999; zaojunnewasian.comThis Asian fusion restaurant features a menu of appetizers, salads, small plates, and full-sized dishes such as Kung Pao chicken and Mongolian beef. The cocktails include a Mai Tai and Japanese Highball. Photo via Zao Jun / Facebook

Zao Jun

6608 Telegraph Rd., Bloomfield Twp; 248-949-9999; zaojunnewasian.com
This Asian fusion restaurant features a menu of appetizers, salads, small plates, and full-sized dishes such as Kung Pao chicken and Mongolian beef. The cocktails include a Mai Tai and Japanese Highball.

Photo via Zao Jun / Facebook
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