61 Detroit restaurants you should have tried by now

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24 Grille 14615 W. Eight Mile Rd., Detroit; 313-659-60331 Inside the Westin Book Cadillac, 1204 Michigan Ave., Detroit; 313-965-3111 The Book Cadillac's 24 Grille is a less formal, though no less expensive, alternative to the acclaimed meat-eaters' paradise in the hotel's opposite corner, Roast. It has a somewhat shorter, American menu, with just a couple of steaks and four seafood dishes. 24 Grille says that its ingredients are preservative-free and sourced locally when possible Photo via Instagram user @5_oclockdetroit
24 Grille
14615 W. Eight Mile Rd., Detroit; 313-659-60331
Inside the Westin Book Cadillac, 1204 Michigan Ave., Detroit; 313-965-3111
The Book Cadillac's 24 Grille is a less formal, though no less expensive, alternative to the acclaimed meat-eaters' paradise in the hotel's opposite corner, Roast. It has a somewhat shorter, American menu, with just a couple of steaks and four seafood dishes. 24 Grille says that its ingredients are preservative-free and sourced locally when possible
Photo via Instagram user @5_oclockdetroit
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Batch Brewing Company 1400 Porter St., Detroit; 313-338-8008 Batch Brewing Company was opened by a couple of guys who left corporate jobs to start a brewery that would also serve pub cuisine. Braised short rib pasty, butternut squash arancini, and gumbo are just some of the dishes on their menu. Photo via Instagram user @batchbrewing
Batch Brewing Company
1400 Porter St., Detroit; 313-338-8008
Batch Brewing Company was opened by a couple of guys who left corporate jobs to start a brewery that would also serve pub cuisine. Braised short rib pasty, butternut squash arancini, and gumbo are just some of the dishes on their menu.
Photo via Instagram user @batchbrewing
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Calexico 1040 Woodward Ave., Detroit; 313-262-6361 The 4,000-square-foot chain serves Baja-style fish tacos, guacamole, burritos, elotes, and cocktails — all with late-night service, adding to the area's after-hours dining options. Photo via Instagram user @calexciodetroit
Calexico
1040 Woodward Ave., Detroit; 313-262-6361
The 4,000-square-foot chain serves Baja-style fish tacos, guacamole, burritos, elotes, and cocktails — all with late-night service, adding to the area's after-hours dining options.
Photo via Instagram user @calexciodetroit
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Brix Wine & Charcuterie Boutique 7968 Kercheval Ave., Detroit; 313-267-4006 Serving moderately priced wines and charcuterie, Brix wants you to use their food as a vehicle to making memories that last forever. The menu offers various meats, cheeses, and spreads to go along with your wine. Photo via Yelp user, Laura K.
Brix Wine & Charcuterie Boutique
7968 Kercheval Ave., Detroit; 313-267-4006
Serving moderately priced wines and charcuterie, Brix wants you to use their food as a vehicle to making memories that last forever. The menu offers various meats, cheeses, and spreads to go along with your wine.
Photo via Yelp user, Laura K.
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Central Kitchen 1660 Woodward Ave., Detroit; 313-963-9000 You’re never low on options when it comes to dining downtown and Central Kitchen and Bar is a must-see spot. Co-owned by Dennis Archer Jr., Central Kitchen and Bar offers unique takes on classic dishes like burgers and salads. Photo via Instagram user @chowdowndetroit
Central Kitchen
1660 Woodward Ave., Detroit; 313-963-9000
You’re never low on options when it comes to dining downtown and Central Kitchen and Bar is a must-see spot. Co-owned by Dennis Archer Jr., Central Kitchen and Bar offers unique takes on classic dishes like burgers and salads.
Photo via Instagram user @chowdowndetroit
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Chartreuse 15 E Kirby St., Detroit; 313-818-3915 Owned by Sandy Levine, the guy behind Ferndale’s craft cocktail bar, The Oakland, Chartreuse offers elevated fare at reasonable prices — and reservations. Photo via Facebook
Chartreuse
15 E Kirby St., Detroit; 313-818-3915
Owned by Sandy Levine, the guy behind Ferndale’s craft cocktail bar, The Oakland, Chartreuse offers elevated fare at reasonable prices — and reservations.
Photo via Facebook
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Checker Bar Detroit 124 Cadillac Sq.; 313-961-9249 Tharp and Gregory have put forth a profound effort to breathe life back into this classic Detroit establishment. Think: historic tin ceilings, graffiti murals by local legends, restored brick walls and funky retro kitchen objects you forgot you missed so much. They offer an array of burgers and other treats, all of which are earning accolades for their fresh ingredients and creative combinations. Photo via Instagram user @checkerbar
Checker Bar Detroit
124 Cadillac Sq.; 313-961-9249
Tharp and Gregory have put forth a profound effort to breathe life back into this classic Detroit establishment. Think: historic tin ceilings, graffiti murals by local legends, restored brick walls and funky retro kitchen objects you forgot you missed so much. They offer an array of burgers and other treats, all of which are earning accolades for their fresh ingredients and creative combinations.
Photo via Instagram user @checkerbar
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Clique Restaurant 11326 E Jefferson Ave., Detroit; 313-259-0922 Attached to a Jefferson Avenue motel, the Clique is actually a pretty cool little diner, with an added bit of character that makes it better than other greasy spoon joints — especially during breakfast, when a diverse crowd fills the room. Photo via Instagram user @chowdowndetroit
Clique Restaurant
11326 E Jefferson Ave., Detroit; 313-259-0922
Attached to a Jefferson Avenue motel, the Clique is actually a pretty cool little diner, with an added bit of character that makes it better than other greasy spoon joints — especially during breakfast, when a diverse crowd fills the room.
Photo via Instagram user @chowdowndetroit
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Detroit Beer Co. 1529 Broadway St., Detroit; 313-962-1529 Those who prefer the grape to the grain or even food to drink, should not be put off by the Detroit Beer Co.’s name. Like many “beer companies,” Detroit’s version is more a full-service restaurant than a microbrewery, although it does offer a half-dozen unique quaffs. They have renovated downtown Detroit's century-old Hartz Building, and as many as 250 patrons could squeeze into the long narrow rooms, which include a spacious second floor.
Detroit Beer Co.
1529 Broadway St., Detroit; 313-962-1529
Those who prefer the grape to the grain or even food to drink, should not be put off by the Detroit Beer Co.’s name. Like many “beer companies,” Detroit’s version is more a full-service restaurant than a microbrewery, although it does offer a half-dozen unique quaffs. They have renovated downtown Detroit's century-old Hartz Building, and as many as 250 patrons could squeeze into the long narrow rooms, which include a spacious second floor.
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Eatori 1215 Griswold St., Detroit; 313-395-3030 A specialty market with a bar, Eatori offers prepared foods for its customers. In addition, it also serves cocktails and food at its bar. Photo via Facebook
Eatori
1215 Griswold St., Detroit; 313-395-3030
A specialty market with a bar, Eatori offers prepared foods for its customers. In addition, it also serves cocktails and food at its bar.
Photo via Facebook
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Grand Trunk Pub 612 Woodward Ave., Detroit; 313-961-3043 At this downtown bar and grill, the food is good, the ambience is one-of-a-kind, and the beer selection kills. You’ll find a host of Michigan brews on tap and in bottles, and hearty menu selections, such as shepherd’s pie and Jameson meatloaf, as well as inventive specials with local ingredients where possible. Photo via Instagram user @grandtrunkpub
Grand Trunk Pub
612 Woodward Ave., Detroit; 313-961-3043
At this downtown bar and grill, the food is good, the ambience is one-of-a-kind, and the beer selection kills. You’ll find a host of Michigan brews on tap and in bottles, and hearty menu selections, such as shepherd’s pie and Jameson meatloaf, as well as inventive specials with local ingredients where possible.
Photo via Instagram user @grandtrunkpub
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Granite City Food & Brewery 100 Renaissance Center #1101, Detroit; 313-309-9120 Until recently, this St. Louis-based chain known for its fresh breads, soups, sandwiches, and salads only locations scattered around the 'burbs. The entrance into the RenCen appears reflective of a growing, hungry workforce within the towering office complex. Photo via Instagram user @bozobozobozo
Granite City Food & Brewery
100 Renaissance Center #1101, Detroit; 313-309-9120
Until recently, this St. Louis-based chain known for its fresh breads, soups, sandwiches, and salads only locations scattered around the 'burbs. The entrance into the RenCen appears reflective of a growing, hungry workforce within the towering office complex.
Photo via Instagram user @bozobozobozo
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Grey Ghost 47 Watson St., Detroit; 313-262-6534 The Grey Ghost calls itself both a cocktail bar and a neighborhood steakhouse. Riding the trend back toward meat, it's so popular that you should call days ahead if you want a normal dinner-time reservation. Photo via Instagram user @greyghostdetroit
Grey Ghost
47 Watson St., Detroit; 313-262-6534
The Grey Ghost calls itself both a cocktail bar and a neighborhood steakhouse. Riding the trend back toward meat, it's so popular that you should call days ahead if you want a normal dinner-time reservation.
Photo via Instagram user @greyghostdetroit
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Harry’s Detroit Bar & Grill 2482 Clifford St., Detroit; 313-964-1575 Most patrons are satisfied with burgers, chili, sandwiches, and drafts from Bud to boutique. There are also more than a dozen oversized appetizers, many of which are Southwestern-oriented, hefty a la carte salads, a singular, exceedingly thick, white-bean soup, and oversized entrees. Photo via Instagram user @harrysdetroit
Harry’s Detroit Bar & Grill
2482 Clifford St., Detroit; 313-964-1575
Most patrons are satisfied with burgers, chili, sandwiches, and drafts from Bud to boutique. There are also more than a dozen oversized appetizers, many of which are Southwestern-oriented, hefty a la carte salads, a singular, exceedingly thick, white-bean soup, and oversized entrees.
Photo via Instagram user @harrysdetroit
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Jacoby’s German Biergarten 624 Brush St., Detroit; 313-962-7067 Jacoby's has been a favorite downtown Detroit eatery and hangout since 1904. The main floor dining area retains that classic appeal, but Jacoby’s also hosts live music from lots of local bands in its upstairs lounge. Photo via Instagram user @rustyvaughanyoung
Jacoby’s German Biergarten
624 Brush St., Detroit; 313-962-7067
Jacoby's has been a favorite downtown Detroit eatery and hangout since 1904. The main floor dining area retains that classic appeal, but Jacoby’s also hosts live music from lots of local bands in its upstairs lounge.
Photo via Instagram user @rustyvaughanyoung
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Joe Muer Seafood 400 Renaissance Center #1404, Detroit; 313-567-6837 Everything about the new Joe Muer Seafood is big. Obviously, it's a big name: The Muer brand, which goes back to 1929, is well-known throughout southeast Michigan. But the relaunched institution also has a big staff, big menu, and big dessert cart. Photo via Instagram user @cest_la_key
Joe Muer Seafood
400 Renaissance Center #1404, Detroit; 313-567-6837
Everything about the new Joe Muer Seafood is big. Obviously, it's a big name: The Muer brand, which goes back to 1929, is well-known throughout southeast Michigan. But the relaunched institution also has a big staff, big menu, and big dessert cart.
Photo via Instagram user @cest_la_key
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Lady of the House 1426 Bagley Ave., Detroit; 313-818-0218 Lady of The House is a new interpretation of an American restaurant and bar. Located in Corktown, the eatery puts an emphasis on creativity with their dishes, as well as support for Michigan farms. Photo via Facebook
Lady of the House
1426 Bagley Ave., Detroit; 313-818-0218
Lady of The House is a new interpretation of an American restaurant and bar. Located in Corktown, the eatery puts an emphasis on creativity with their dishes, as well as support for Michigan farms.
Photo via Facebook
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Parc 800 Woodward Ave., Detroit; 313-922-7272 Putting sophistication in American fare, Parc offers fine dining in Campus Martius. The diner offers dishes such as ribs, salmon, pasta, and more. Photo via Yelp user, Tanya R.
Parc
800 Woodward Ave., Detroit; 313-922-7272
Putting sophistication in American fare, Parc offers fine dining in Campus Martius. The diner offers dishes such as ribs, salmon, pasta, and more.
Photo via Yelp user, Tanya R.
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Parks and Rec Diner 1942 Grand River Ave., Detroit; 313-446-8370 This might be the best breakfast experience you’ll ever have. Nestled into the bottom floor of the Grand Army of the Republic Building, Parks and Rec serves up every dish you didn’t know you needed. The cinnafetti roll (you read that right) will satisfy any sweet tooth. Fair warning: You’ll want to Instagram every single thing you order. Photo via Instagram user @parksandrecdiner
Parks and Rec Diner
1942 Grand River Ave., Detroit; 313-446-8370
This might be the best breakfast experience you’ll ever have. Nestled into the bottom floor of the Grand Army of the Republic Building, Parks and Rec serves up every dish you didn’t know you needed. The cinnafetti roll (you read that right) will satisfy any sweet tooth. Fair warning: You’ll want to Instagram every single thing you order.
Photo via Instagram user @parksandrecdiner
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Pho Lucky 1942 Grand River Ave., Detroit; 313-446-8370 13111 Woodward Ave., Detroit; 313-338-3895 Pho Lucky, which specializes in Vietnam’s national dish, is where hesitant diners can order their pho with just thinly sliced beef, but the real deal is the pho dac biet, with sliced beef, meatballs, tripe, and tendon. We loved the tripe’s unique, delicate texture. Photo via Instagram user @baybyblu
Pho Lucky
1942 Grand River Ave., Detroit; 313-446-8370
13111 Woodward Ave., Detroit; 313-338-3895
Pho Lucky, which specializes in Vietnam’s national dish, is where hesitant diners can order their pho with just thinly sliced beef, but the real deal is the pho dac biet, with sliced beef, meatballs, tripe, and tendon. We loved the tripe’s unique, delicate texture.
Photo via Instagram user @baybyblu
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