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Detroit

Restaurants in Detroit

  1. A

    Foran's Grand Trunk Pub

    If the high vaulted ceiling and long narrow space make you feel like you're in an old railroad ticket station, that's because you are. The food is pub grub – sandwiches, burgers and shepherd's pie – but made with local ingredients such as Avalon bread and Eastern Market produce. The taps pour 18 Michigan craft brews.

    reviewed

  2. B

    Good Girls Go to Paris Crepes

    This red-walled, French-style cafe transports diners across the pond via its sweet (Heath Bar and ricotta) and savory (goat cheese and fig) pancakes.

    reviewed

  3. C

    Laikon Cafe

    Chef-owner Kostas has cooked staples like lamb and flaming cheese in his homey, old-school Greek restaurant for decades.

    reviewed

  4. D

    Xochimilco

    Xochimilco is one of many places in Mexicantown, along Bagley St, that offers a solid, inexpensive line-up of burritos and other Mexican standards.

    reviewed

  5. E

    Traffic Jam & Snug

    Detroit's best brewpub food is all over the map - an international syllabub of Ethiopian lentils, Indian curries and Vietnamese noodles, among others.

    reviewed

  6. F

    Avalon International Breads

    Detroit's earthy types huddle round the hearth at Avalon, where its fresh-baked bread (like scallion dill or country Italian) makes an excellent base for the sandwiches it serves.

    reviewed

  7. G

    Southern Fires

    Choose from cornmeal-encrusted catfish, braised short ribs and the 3in-thick slab of meatloaf at this soul food restaurant. Sides are succulent collard greens, sweet potatoes and buttered cornbread. It's located near Belle Isle.

    reviewed

  8. H

    Motor City Brewing Works

    Motor City fires up crisp-crusted pizzas in its brick oven, though you might be tempted to make a meal of house-brewed beer (Ghettoblaster wins praise) or the local cheese plate. For maximum effect, consume them on the rooftop patio.

    reviewed

  9. I

    Slows Bar BQ

    Mmm, slow-cooked southern-style barbecue in Corktown. Carnivores can carve into the three-meat combo plate (brisket, pulled pork and chicken). Vegetarians have options from okra fritters to a faux-meat chicken sandwich. The taps yield 21 quality beers.

    reviewed

  10. J

    Cass Cafe

    The Cass is a bohemian art gallery fused with a bar and restaurant that serves soups, sandwiches and veggie beauties, like the lentil-walnut burger. Service can be fickle.

    reviewed

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  12. K

    New Parthenon

    Flaming saganaki cheese and the cry of 'Opa!' are a Detroit tradition at this bustling Greektown restaurant that commands a loyal following. The grape leaves reign supreme.

    reviewed

  13. L

    Lafayette Coney Island

    The 'coney' – a hot dog smothered with chili and onions – is a Detroit specialty. When the craving strikes (and it will), take care of business at Lafayette. The minimalist menu consists of burgers, fries and beer, in addition to the signature item. Cash only.

    reviewed

  14. M

    Cadieux Café

    'It's beautiful to be Belgian', they say at this cafe, and in this case they are right. The Cadieux has been doing great Belgian food for years with all the classics like mussels and pomfrites and of course plenty of beautiful Belgian beer to drink. There's feather bowling available as well, which is Belgian-style bocce with some live music thrown in.

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