The essential Downriver restaurants that you should have tried by now

By Metro Times editorial staff on Fri, May 13, 2022 at 1:22 pm

When it comes to local dining scenes, Downriver isn’t necessarily the first area that comes to mind.

However, the group of cities just south of Detroit has quite an exclusive food scene that includes many family-owned restaurants that truly make you feel like one of their own.

From waterfront vistas and mom-and-pop diners to a slew of craft brews, the Downriver's restaurants have so much to offer.

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Portofino

3455 Biddle Ave., Wyandotte; 734-281-6700

This waterfront restaurant is a gem of the downriver restaurant scene. Located on the Detroit River in downtown Wyandotte, Portofino serves up American and Italian dishes, plus brunch, beer, booze, and wine.

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Major Tomato

6547 Allen Rd., Allen Park; 313-254-9146; majortomato.com

Choosing organic ingredients and products whenever possible, Major Tomato aims to serve locally raised and grown food.

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