Downtown Detroit restaurants near the stadiums [PHOTOS]

Parking in downtown Detroit can be a nightmare if you’re in the area for an event in the entertainment district, especially if there are multiple events going on. Planning is more than choosing the right size bag to enter the arena; it also includes asking the eternal question: what to eat?

These restaurants are all within a 10-minute walk of Ford Field, Comerica Park, and Little Caesars Arena.
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Golden Fleece 525 Monroe St., Detroit; 313-962-7093; goldenfleecedetroit.com Golden Fleece is a Greektown staple founded by two brothers in the 1970s. The restaurant’s menu has a large variety of traditional Greek foods to choose from.

Golden Fleece

525 Monroe St., Detroit; 313-962-7093; goldenfleecedetroit.com

Golden Fleece is a Greektown staple founded by two brothers in the 1970s. The restaurant’s menu has a large variety of traditional Greek foods to choose from.
Basement Burger Bar 1326 Brush St., Detroit;313-818-3708;basementburgerbar.com At Basement Burger Bar you can select one of their burger recipes or build your own. Not feeling a burger? You can build a salad, too.

Basement Burger Bar

1326 Brush St., Detroit;313-818-3708;basementburgerbar.com

At Basement Burger Bar you can select one of their burger recipes or build your own. Not feeling a burger? You can build a salad, too.
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Mister Dips 19 E. Grand River, Detroit; misterdips.com The “dips” in Mister Dips isn’t an exaggeration, get fries dipped in queso or an updated childhood favorite, dipped ice cream.

Mister Dips

19 E. Grand River, Detroit; misterdips.com

The “dips” in Mister Dips isn’t an exaggeration, get fries dipped in queso or an updated childhood favorite, dipped ice cream.
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Brass Rail Bar 18 W. Adams Ave., Detroit; 313-964-0782; brassraildetroit.com Brass Rail might be a sports bar known for its pizza, but they also offer salads, burgers, and appetizers.

Brass Rail Bar

18 W. Adams Ave., Detroit; 313-964-0782; brassraildetroit.com

Brass Rail might be a sports bar known for its pizza, but they also offer salads, burgers, and appetizers.
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Elwood Grill 300 E. Adams Ave., Detroit; 313-962-2337; elwoodgrill.com Elwood’s goal is to be your preferred stop for game and event days, so much so, the restaurant is only open during these times.

Elwood Grill

300 E. Adams Ave., Detroit; 313-962-2337; elwoodgrill.com

Elwood’s goal is to be your preferred stop for game and event days, so much so, the restaurant is only open during these times.
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Bucharest Grill 436 W. Columbia St., Detroit;313-965-3111;bucharestgrill.com One thing for sure and two things for certain, a shawarma from Bucharest Grill is never a miss.

Bucharest Grill

436 W. Columbia St., Detroit;313-965-3111;bucharestgrill.com

One thing for sure and two things for certain, a shawarma from Bucharest Grill is never a miss.
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Chickp Detroit 110 Clifford St., Detroit; 313-315-3042; chickpdetroit.com Chickp serves fresh Mediterranean inspired foods.

Chickp Detroit

110 Clifford St., Detroit; 313-315-3042; chickpdetroit.com

Chickp serves fresh Mediterranean inspired foods.
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Detroit Beer Co. 1529 Broadway St., Detroit; 313-962-1529; detroitbeerco.com Whether its wings or a smash burger, Detroit Beer Co. has been serving bar food favorites for 20 years.

Detroit Beer Co.

1529 Broadway St., Detroit; 313-962-1529; detroitbeerco.com

Whether its wings or a smash burger, Detroit Beer Co. has been serving bar food favorites for 20 years.
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Frita Batidos 66 W. Columbia St., Detroit; 313-725-4100; fritabatidos.com Frita Batidos serves Cuban inspired street food, and also offers vegetarian, vegan, and gluten free options.

Frita Batidos

66 W. Columbia St., Detroit; 313-725-4100; fritabatidos.com

Frita Batidos serves Cuban inspired street food, and also offers vegetarian, vegan, and gluten free options.
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Harry’s Detroit Bar & Grill 2482 Clifford St., Detroit; 313-964-1575; harrysdetroit.com Harry’s Bar dubs itself as the pre-game sports bar. Besides a variety of burger options, Harry’s also offers a shuttle service to the big games.

Harry’s Detroit Bar & Grill

2482 Clifford St., Detroit; 313-964-1575; harrysdetroit.com

Harry’s Bar dubs itself as the pre-game sports bar. Besides a variety of burger options, Harry’s also offers a shuttle service to the big games.
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Hockeytown Cafe 2301 Woodward Ave., Detroit;313-471-3400; hockeytowncafe.com Since 1999, Hockeytown Cafe has been one of Detroit’s top sports bars.

Hockeytown Cafe

2301 Woodward Ave., Detroit;313-471-3400; hockeytowncafe.com

Since 1999, Hockeytown Cafe has been one of Detroit’s top sports bars.
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JoJo’s ShakeBAR 88 W. Columbia St., Detroit; 313-462-4315;jojosshakebar.com If you want a meal that has great dessert options after, JoJo’s ShakeBAR is that place. The over the top shakes come in a variety of flavors including blueberry, Reese’s Pieces, and banana Oreo.

JoJo’s ShakeBAR

88 W. Columbia St., Detroit; 313-462-4315;jojosshakebar.com

If you want a meal that has great dessert options after, JoJo’s ShakeBAR is that place. The over the top shakes come in a variety of flavors including blueberry, Reese’s Pieces, and banana Oreo.
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District Seventy8 78 W. Adams Ave., Detroit; 313-462-4361;district78detroit.com District Seventy8 is the new kid on the block. The upscale restaurant and lounge offers an elevated dining experience with menu items like umami meatballs, charred lamb ribs, and tuna poke nachos.

District Seventy8

78 W. Adams Ave., Detroit; 313-462-4361;district78detroit.com

District Seventy8 is the new kid on the block. The upscale restaurant and lounge offers an elevated dining experience with menu items like umami meatballs, charred lamb ribs, and tuna poke nachos.
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Mom’s Spaghetti 2131 Woodward Ave., Detroit; 313-888-8388; momsspaghetti.com Yes, Mom’s Spaghetti is still around dishing out Eminem’s childhood dinner. If you’re looking for something quick, it’s located in the alley near Union Assembly.

Mom’s Spaghetti

2131 Woodward Ave., Detroit; 313-888-8388; momsspaghetti.com

Yes, Mom’s Spaghetti is still around dishing out Eminem’s childhood dinner. If you’re looking for something quick, it’s located in the alley near Union Assembly.
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Mootz Pizzeria + Bar 1230 Library St., Detroit; 313-243-1230;mootzpizzeria.com Mootz Pizzeria dishes out New York-style pizza right in downtown Detroit.

Mootz Pizzeria + Bar

1230 Library St., Detroit; 313-243-1230;mootzpizzeria.com

Mootz Pizzeria dishes out New York-style pizza right in downtown Detroit.
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PizzaCat Max 407 E. Fort St., Detroit; 313-800-5995; pizzacat.com This “weird” pizza place tops its pies with brisket, pickles, and Flamin’ Hot Cheetos. Don’t fret, you can build your own totally normal pie as well.

PizzaCat Max

407 E. Fort St., Detroit; 313-800-5995; pizzacat.com

This “weird” pizza place tops its pies with brisket, pickles, and Flamin’ Hot Cheetos. Don’t fret, you can build your own totally normal pie as well.
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Prime + Proper 1145 Griswold St., Detroit; 313-636-3100; primeandproperdetroit.com If you’re looking for a swanky dinner before or after an event, Prime + Proper is the place to go.

Prime + Proper

1145 Griswold St., Detroit; 313-636-3100; primeandproperdetroit.com

If you’re looking for a swanky dinner before or after an event, Prime + Proper is the place to go.
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Saucy Brew Works 2671 John R. St., Detroit; 734-926-8933; saucybrewworks.com Whether you want a dose of caffeine or a pint of beer, you can find both at Saucy Brew Works.

Saucy Brew Works

2671 John R. St., Detroit; 734-926-8933; saucybrewworks.com

Whether you want a dose of caffeine or a pint of beer, you can find both at Saucy Brew Works.
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The Statler 313 Park Ave., Detroit,; 313-463-7111; statlerdetroit.com Statler Bistro is an upscale French-American restaurant located at the site of the former Statler

The Statler

313 Park Ave., Detroit,; 313-463-7111; statlerdetroit.com

Statler Bistro is an upscale French-American restaurant located at the site of the former Statler
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Union Assembly 2131 Woodward Ave., Detroit; 313-636-6000;unionassembly.com Union Assembly is conveniently located at Little Caesars Arena, and has vegetarian, gluten free, and kids options.

Union Assembly

2131 Woodward Ave., Detroit; 313-636-6000;unionassembly.com

Union Assembly is conveniently located at Little Caesars Arena, and has vegetarian, gluten free, and kids options.
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