Fall is upon us, and with it comes cozy sweaters, bonfires, and some of the most comforting food you’ll eat all year. Whether it be candied yams, savory stews, or pumpkin cheesecake, there’s something for everyone. You can warm up with these hearty dishes on crisp fall days, offered by restaurants all over metro Detroit.

Parc 800 Woodward Ave, Detroit; 313-922-7272; parcdetroit.com Butternut Squash Orecchiette: Roasted butternut squash served with broccoli rabe, mint pesto, pecorino, and toasted sunflower seeds. Photo via Parc / Facebook
The Meeting House  301 Main St., Rochester; 248-759-4825; themeetinghouserochester.com Lightly Smoked Chicken Breast: Maple-basted spaghetti squash served with baby carrots, sugar snap peas, and sage. Roasted Vegetable: Mixed greens served with butternut squash, Brussels sprouts, toasted pumpkin seeds, white balsamic vinaigrette, and chèvre. Photo via The Meeting House / Facebook
Beverly Hills Grill 31471 Southfield Rd., Beverly Hills; 248-642-2355; beverlyhillsgrill.com Pan Seared Walleye: Roasted redskin potatoes, tomatoes, corn, kale, peas, tomato fennel broth, and sesame-lime vinaigrette. Veal Saltimbocca: Fingerling potatoes, artichokes, grape tomatoes, asparagus, crispy prosciutto, and lemon sage white wine butter sauce. Photo via Beverly Hills Grill / Facebook
Commonwealth Cafe 300 Hamilton Row, Birmingham; 248-792-9766; gocommonwealth.com? Baklava Pancakes: Served with toasted pistachios, maple syrup, and pistachio honey butter. Photo via Commonwealth / Facebook
One Eyed Betty’s 175 W. Troy St, Ferndale; 248-808-6633; oneeyedbettys.com Betty Burger: Burger served with pecan smoked bacon, sharp cheddar, garlic aioli, greens, tomato, onion, and a side of fries. Photo via One Eyed Betty’s / Facebook
Parks & Rec 1942 Grand River Ave, Detroit; 313-446-8370; parksandrecdiner.com Sweet Potato Cakes: Sweet potatoes, candied pumpkin seeds, whipped honey butter, and bourbon caramel. Lamb Sammy: Lamb patty served with a house biscuit, tzatziki sauce, pickled relish, poached eggs, and mint dust. Pumpkin Custard Cakes: Pannukakku topped with apple jam, honeycomb, and brown sugar. Photo via Parks & Rec / Facebook
Inn Season Cafe 500 E. Fourth St., Royal Oak; 248-547-7916; theinnseasoncafe.com Fourth Street Burger: Multigrain patty served on a bun with cheese or vegan Daiya cheese, sautéed onions, lettuce, and tomato. Comes with coleslaw, blue corn tortilla chips, and a choice of sauce. Photo via Inn Season Cafe / Facebook Credit: Inn Season Cafe, Facebook
Lockhart’s BBQ 202 E. 3rd St., Royal Oak; 248-584-4227; lockhartsbbq.com The Smoked Brisket Mess: Smoked brisket served with an egg scramble of smoked sausage, country potatoes, onions, bell peppers, smoked cheddar cheese. Comes with roasted tomato salsa and a homemade biscuit. Lockhart’s Bowl: Smoked brisket, pork or chicken in a spicy BBQ sauce. Served with jalapeño brown beans, rice, corn, purple cabbage, scallions, and avocado. Photo via Lockhart’s BBQ – Royal Oak / Facebook
Cafe Muse 418 S. Washington Ave, Royal Oak; 248-544-4749; cafemuseroyaloak.com Cider House Donut French Toast: French toast served with braised apples and cider cream reduction. Photo via Cafe Muse / Facebook
Rose’s Fine Foods 10551 E. Jefferson Ave, Detroit; 313-309-7947; rosesfinefood.com Buckwheat Pancakes: Pancakes made with organic buckwheat flour and topped with Michigan maple syrup and cultured butter. Photo via Rose’s Fine Food / Facebook
Vertical 1538 Centre St., Detroit; 313-732-9463; verticaldetroit.com Scallops: Scallops served with butternut squash, Brussels sprouts, hazelnuts, and golden raisins. Butternut Squash Salad: Butternut squash with burrata, frisee, pepitas, and sage. Pumpkin Cheesecake: Candied pecans and cream cheese mousse. Apple Cake: Cider caramel and cinnamon ice cream. Photo via Vertical Detroit / Facebook
Savant 51 W. Forest Ave, Detroit; 313-285-9294; savantmidtown.com Croque Madame: Parisian ham served with brûlée Gruyère and a fried farm egg. Photo via Savant Midtown / Facebook
Zingerman’s Deli 422 Detroit St., Ann Arbor; 734-663-3354; zingermansdeli.com The Little Ricky Sandwich: Corned beef, Swiss Emmental, Russian dressing, and tomatoes on grilled challah bread. Fennel Pork and Squash Polenta: Michigan Pork shoulder served with organic stone-milled polenta, locally sourced butternut squash, and fresh herbs. Photo via Zingerman’s Delicatessen / Facebook
Union Woodshop 18 S. Main St., Clarkston; 248-625-5660; unionwoodshop.com Shop Towel Burger: Burger served with pulled pork, pepper jack cheese, mayo, pickled chiles, and spicy fried onions with French fries on the side. Black & Blutine: Cajun French fries with blue cheese, béchamel sauce, and blackened ribeye tips. Artichoke Pizza: Pizza topped with artichoke hearts, spinach, pazzo dip, cheddar cheese, and breadcrumbs. Photo via Zingerman’s Delicatessen / Facebook
The Breakfast Loft 1440 Franklin St., Detroit; 313-209-8804; thebreakfastloft.com Sweet Potato Pancakes: Pancakes topped with candied pecans and homemade caramel. Photo via Google Maps

Have something to share?

SEND US A NEWS TIP

Since 1980, Metro Times has been Detroit’s premier alternative source for news, arts, culture, music, film, food, fashion and more from a liberal point of view.