Bestseller
American
Midtown
Selden Standard
Seasonal small plates driven by Michigan farms. The rotating menu is a love letter to the Great Lakes region.
$$$$35–$60
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Detroit Dining
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The finest tables in Detroit — from tasting menus to late-night bowls.
EDITOR'S PICK
Fine Dining
Apparatus Room
Downtown
Set inside the historic Foundation Hotel, Apparatus Room is Detroit's crown jewel of fine dining. Chef Thomas Lents delivers a seasonally driven menu that rivals any table in the country.
$$$$$60+
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Bar & Grill
Midtown
Chartreuse Kitchen & Cocktails
Plant-forward cuisine meets craft cocktails in a sleek, intimate space. Detroit's best vegetable-driven menu.
$$$$35–$60
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Fan Favorite
James Beard Nominated
Fine Dining
Midtown
SheWolf Pastificio & Bar
James Beard-nominated modern Roman cuisine in the heart of Midtown. Chef Anthony Lombardo's hand-milled pasta and Italian wine list make SheWolf one of Detroit's most celebrated tables.
$$$$35–$60
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Detroit Original
Casual
Corktown
Mudgie's Deli & Wine Shop
A Corktown institution since 2008. Stacked scratch-made sandwiches, an approachable wine shop, and one of Detroit's best neighborhood patios. Detroit Free Press 2022 Restaurant of the Year.
$Under $15
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Detroit Original
American
Corktown
Slow's Bar BQ
The restaurant that helped put Corktown on the map. Slow's legendary slow-smoked barbecue, craft beer list, and no-frills atmosphere have made it a Detroit institution since 2005.
$$$15–$35
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Late Night
International
Midtown
Bucharest Grill
Detroit's beloved late-night shawarma spot. Juicy wraps, crispy fries, and a cult following that spans every neighborhood in the city. Open late, always packed.
$Under $15
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Fine Dining
Downtown
Apparatus Room
Detroit's crown jewel. Seasonally driven tasting menus inside the historic Foundation Hotel.
$$$$$60+
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Staff Pick
American
Midtown
Grey Ghost
Bold American cooking with a refined edge. The dry-aged steaks and house-made charcuterie have made Grey Ghost one of Detroit's most celebrated dining destinations.
$$$$35–$60
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Local Favorite
Casual
Eastern Market
Supino Pizzeria
Detroit's most beloved neighborhood pizza spot. Thin-crust pies baked in a wood-fired oven, served in a no-frills Eastern Market storefront that has earned a cult following.
$Under $15
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Only in Detroit
Hidden Gem
International
Southwest Detroit
Flowers of Vietnam
Authentic Vietnamese cooking rooted in family recipes on West Vernor. The pho, banh mi, and thoughtfully sourced ingredients have made this Southwest Detroit gem a city-wide destination.
$Under $15
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Fan Favorite
Brunch
Downtown
Dime Store
Downtown Detroit's favorite all-day brunch destination. Creative egg dishes, stacked sandwiches, and a lively atmosphere that keeps the line moving and the coffee flowing.
$$$15–$35
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Detroit Made
Bar & Grill
Eastern Market
Detroit City Distillery
Detroit's premier craft distillery and tasting room in Historic Eastern Market. Tour the whiskey factory, sip small-batch spirits, and experience the city's craft cocktail scene at its source.
$$$15–$35
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Detroit Original
Casual
Multiple Locations
Buddy's Pizza
The original Detroit-style square pizza since 1946. Crispy, caramelized edges, thick focaccia crust, and sauce on top — Buddy's invented the style the whole world is now copying.
$$$15–$35
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Since 1917
Casual
Downtown
American Coney Island
A Detroit landmark since 1917. The Coney dog — a natural-casing hot dog topped with chili, mustard, and onions — is as Detroit as it gets. Order it shipped nationwide on Goldbelly.
$Under $15
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International
Dearborn
Shatila Bakery
Metro Detroit's legendary Middle Eastern bakery and sweets shop. Baklava, knafeh, and pastries made from generations-old recipes. Ship a box of Detroit's sweetest tradition anywhere in the country.
$Under $15
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