Stool and counter seating. Open late. Serves cans of beer. Cash only. A before or after a ball game must. Coney everything heavy with fries.
What a way to spend the day! Catch a game. Best American pastime. Downtown Detroit! A unique urban experience.
Live music. Seating outside. Always can get a table. Botanas (ask for flour tortillas) are amazing. Great people watching corner in the heart of Mexicantown.
Two floors/two bars. Good for large groups. Good late night eats. Good mix of people and they keep it classy. Go for a light bite, head up to listen to the DJ du jour and play some pool.
Shawarma heaven. Late night after bar must. Hangover killer. Small family owned place. Cheap. Good.
French owned. Lovely place for any meal. Charming seating outside. Simple good french fare. Save room for a crepe.
Original Detroit mercantile company who carries a great array of other local Detroit goodies. Locations in both the Guardian and Fisher Buildings. Get swag that the locals have been wearing for years.
True boutique. Middle to high end pieces specifically for the femme. Statement and investment items of the distinct Detroit style.
Hands down best tacos in Detroit. Cash only. Get a big side of beans. Authentic Mexican.
Local love is shown here. Real deli food. Large portions of in house meats. Order anything and be happy. Homemade pickles. yum.
Never a line. Showing blockbusters. Ren Cen is always impressive to walk through to get to the theatre.
My favorite date night restaurant. Historic. Charming. Outstanding menu that changes with the seasons. Family owned and cared for. A Detroit landmark.
Historic Detroit gifts. Original. Beautiful. Functional. Enduring. Take the tour--see the kilns and the artists at work.
On the move or have to eat lunch at the office. Call and order pick up. Yardbird or The Reason with a side of mac-n-cheese.
Local lunchtime favorite. Food is fresh, simple, delicious and prepared with know how.
TO GET TO the D! Metro Cab: 45 mins. $43 www.metroairport.com/transportation. Metro Cars 45 mins for $53 metrocars.com. SmartBus 1 hr 30 for $2 Bus 280 transfer to 200 dtown or 125 dtown smartbus.org
Play soccer? Play here. Tennis? Play here. Run? Run here. Always alive with action in the summer.
LOCAL. Local. Local. Local brew. Locals. Outdoor seating. Handmade pizza and a dash of Detroit artwork. An after work frequent destination.
The ambiance for a cuppa can not be beat in Detroit. The Fisher Building is opulent.
Innovative cocktail list and the bartenders know how to make a proper cocktail. Great place to belly up to the bar for happy hour and end the evening with a carnivorous meal.
Owned by a French family. Charming and personal-- how French village pâtisseries really are. Very lovely traditional eats.
Great breakfast place downtown. Old Grand Trunk Station. Great local evening hangout.
All encompassing beer list and fully stocked liquor menu. Order a brew and cheese board with meat, grab a basket of peanuts, play some darts and listen to good music with a group of friends.
Authentic German. Live music. Great for get togethers. Always tip the parking attendants.
Cozy. Good food. The dinner special for two people is the way to go. 2 courses for 2 people + bottle of wine.
Detroits gateway to Broadway. An institution. Buy season tickets at least once in your life.
Cover charge is steep but the atmosphere is unbeatable. Fine Jazz in a beautiful venue.
The kitchen gets a new chef every Tuesday. The gastropub hopes to give local chefs a chance to try out a menu on a full night's crowd. Try the walnut squash cake and noodle bowls. [Eater 38 Member]
