61 Detroit restaurants you should have tried by now

By Metro Times editorial staff on Sat, Dec 2, 2017 at 1:57 am

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PizzaPlex
4458 W Vernor Highway, Detroit; 313-757-4992
PizzaPlex is a community-oriented pizzeria and cafe in Southwest Detroit. With a focus on Neapolitan pizza, the establishment seeks to make a comfortable space for its community through the culture of international exchange and entertainment.
Photo via Yelp user, Nusha L.

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Prime + Proper
1145 Griswold St, Detroit; 313-636-3100
Prime + Proper offers a contemporary take on classic steakhouse dishes. Inspired by those who are said to be “prim and proper,” Prime + Proper seeks to be the epitome of distinguished and hospitable eateries.
Photo via Yelp user, Krystal A.

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Rattlesnake Club
300 River Pl. Dr., Detroit; 313-567-4400
A popular restaurant/hall in operation for over 25 years. Known for seasonal cuisine and small plates, plus guests can enjoy river views and a garden terrace. Also equipped with an extensive wine selection and craft beers.
Photo via Instagram user @rattlesnake_det

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Republic Tavern
11942 Grand River Ave., Detroit; 313-446-8360
Republic Tavern modernizes the old world tavern. Confit pork belly, seared duck breast, pan seared ribeye, is just a bit of what their menu offers. If you’re thinking about visiting make sure to reserve a table. A reservation is not required, but it is strongly recommended.
Photo via Instagram user @republictavern

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Iridescence
Inside MotorCity Casino Hotel, 2901 Grand River Ave., Detroit; 313-237-6732
The restaurant doesn't just look rich, the kitchen's modern American cuisine lives up to the dramatic design, featuring 4-diamond fare and a Wine Spectator Award-winning list. Such dishes as Black Angus beef, Thai-style cioppino, and South African lobster tail, and togarashi-dusted Alaskan grilled halibut cement Iridescence's reputation for decadence.
Photo via Yelp.

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The Whitney
4421 Woodward Ave, Detroit; 313-832-5700
Left behind by lumber baron David Whitney Jr., The Whitney now serves as an upscale dining establishment in Detroit. The Whitney brings together several features to make for a unique dining experience.
Photo via Instagram,TilTheBreakofHawn

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River Bistro
18456 Grand River Ave., Detroit; 313-953-2225
Combining the culinary influences of the Caribbean and Africa, the River Bistro has created a menu chock-full of delicious dishes.
Photo via Facebook

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Roast
Inside the Westin Book Cadillac, 1128 Washington Blvd.; 313-961-2500
It’s true they offer several cuts of beef, all naturally raised and dry-aged for a minimum of 21 days, but the same amount of gastronomic attention is paid to the poultry and seafood dishes. Even the optional sides have their own unique signature. Many of the most interesting dishes appear on the appetizer menu, including a charcuterie and smoked seafood plate for two or more. Both the thick rib-eye and strip steaks are ideally prepared to order and full of flavor with only a simple rub of sea salt and oregano. Optional sauces and toppings are priced separately and include crab Béarnaise, blue cheese onions, salsa verde, and roasted wild mushrooms among others.
Photo via Yelp user, Sonia C.

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Rose's Fine Food
10551 E Jefferson Ave, Detroit; 313-822-2729
With food made from scratch, Rose’s Fine Food serves dishes that will give visitors a unique experience. All ingredients used are from local sources, and a portion of their tips are donated to a staff selected, based in Detroit.
Photo via Facebook

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Savannah Blue
11431 Times Square, Detroit; 313-926-0783
Savannah Blue gives a fresh take on soul food. The establishment serves up contemporary northern soul food. The southern flavors made with a Detroit spin makes this restaurant one of the many places to visit downtown.
Photo via Instagram user @savannahblue_detroit

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Selden Standard
3921 2nd Ave, Detroit; 313-438-5055
Selden Standard is a perfect place to taste the flavors of local farms, and eat dishes served small-plate style. This casual and rustic eatery is consistent in serving creative and fun food.
Photo via Instagram user @seldenstandard

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Shake Shack
660 Woodward Ave., Detroit; 313-672-0501
Starting out as a small hotdog cart in Manhattan, Shake Shack has grown into a franchise that has gone national. With a restaurant now in downtown Detroit, people from all over the metro area can now enjoy the hamburgers and shakes the chain restaurant has to offer.
Photo via Facebook.

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Slows Bar-B-Q
2138 Michigan Ave., Detroit; 313-962-9828
Known internationally for their mac and cheese and ribs, Slows is a must-visit Detroit restaurant
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Supino Pizzeria
12457 Russell St., Detroit; 313-567-7879
Supino has become locally famous for its pies. They serve red and white pizzas, and almost all are made with traditional ingredients. The red sauce is supremely simple, nothing much aside from some fresh-tasting, though canned, crushed tomatoes. This is some inspired stuff, almost always handmade by the owner.
Photo via Instagram user @supinopizzeria

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The Apparatus Room
Detroit Foundation Hotel, 250 W, Larned St., Detroit; 313-800-5600
Bridging the old and the new, The Apparatus Room seeks to give you a taste of new American cuisine with Midwestern ingredients. If you need to step away from the rush of downtown, this is the place to go.
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The Farmer’s Hand
1701 Trumbull Ave., Detroit; 313-377-8262
The Farmer’s Hand opened in 2016, and co-owners Kiki Louya and Rohani Foulkes have made it easier than ever to eat food that’s produced in Michigan. All of their products come from small to mid-sized Michigan food businesses.
Photo via Facebook

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La Feria
4130 Cass Ave., Detroit; 313-285-9081
The place is phenomenally popular because chef, co-owner, and Seville-native Pilar Baron-Hidalgo is making real Spanish tapas. There’s not a misstep on the menu. One evening, we were told the cocido was not available because it “wasn’t up to the chef’s standards tonight.” True or not, what a clever way to signal to the diner that the bar is set high.
Photo via Instagram, LaFeriaDetroi

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The Peterboro
420 Peterboro St., Detroit; 313-833-1111
Located in Detroit’s historic Chinatown, The Peterboro serves modern American Chinese food that will have most people’s mouths watering.
Photo via Instagram user @thepeterboro

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Vivio’s
2460 Market St., Detroit; 313-393-1711
If there’s one thing Vivio’s is known for, it’s serving up a mean Bloody Mary. The ones served here pack just a little bit of heat, and come with premium vodka, a pickle spear, and a beer chaser. Best enjoyed before shopping the farmers’ sheds, or as a tried-and-true hangover cure.
Photo via Instagram user @c.road

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Da Edoardo Foxtown Grille
2203 Woodward Ave., Detroit; 313-471-3500
With its premier location, across from Comerica Park, in the same gloriously restored building as the Fox Theatre, the restaurant is a natural destination for theatergoers. Most menu offerings are simple and grilled, including two steaks, lamb chops, veal chops, or char-grilled tuna, as well as five other seafood choices and 11 pastas. The bruschetta and calamari appetizers are good for starters. (Photo via Yelp)
Photo via Instagram, DaEdoardo

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