
What to Eat in Detroit
Detroit's dining scene is a reflection of both its past and its future. Not only is Motor City the birthplace of the saucy meat-topped Coney dog (locals suggest you head to Lafayette Coney Island to sample the city's best), but it's also home to the largest historic public market district in the United States (Eastern Market). But these stalwart establishments aren't the only things Detroit's food scene has going for it: New restaurants, coffee shops and bars are a major part of the city's overall revitalization. To see what we mean, head to Corktown, the city's oldest surviving neighborhood.
Start your day at Astro Coffee, which serves coffee from local roasters (like Anthology Coffee) and baked goods (including bread from Zingerman's) from purveyors found throughout Michigan. When you're ready for something heartier, try Slow Bar-B-Q, the eatery often credited with starting Corktown's renaissance. For an Italian menu and a game or two of bocce ball, Ottava Via, known for its locally sourced menu, is the place to go.
When it's time for a nightcap, Corktown is home to Detroit's first licensed distillery since Prohibition, Two James Spirits. But downtown's Grand Trunk Pub, housed in a former railway station, is a worthy alternative. If it's just beer you're after, you can quench your thirst in several of the city's breweries, including local favorites Batch Brewing Company, Detroit Beer Co. and Motor City Brewing Works.
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- #1Giovanni's#1 of 1,251 Places to Eat in Detroit
Tripadvisor (396)$$ | Italian330 S Oakwood, Detroit, MI 48217-1453Read More » - #2Chartreuse Kitchen & Cocktails#2 of 1,251 Places to Eat in Detroit
Tripadvisor (350)$ - $$ | American15 E Kirby St Suite D, Detroit, MI 48202-4047Read More » - #3Selden Standard#3 of 1,251 Places to Eat in Detroit
Tripadvisor (669)$ - $$ | American3921 2nd Ave, Detroit, MI 48201-1713Read More » - #4Dime Store#4 of 1,251 Places to Eat in Detroit
Tripadvisor (505)$ - $$ | American, Bar, Diner, Cafe719 Griswold St Suite 180, Detroit, MI 48226-3360Read More » - #5Supino Pizzeria#5 of 1,251 Places to Eat in Detroit
Tripadvisor (279)$ | Italian, Pizza2457 Russell St, Detroit, MI 48207-2631Read More » - #6Wright & Company#6 of 1,251 Places to Eat in Detroit
Tripadvisor (403)$ - $$ | Gastropub, American1500 Woodward Ave Fl 2, Detroit, MI 48226-2005Read More » - #7Grey Ghost Detroit#7 of 1,251 Places to Eat in Detroit
Tripadvisor (274)$ - $$ | American47 Watson St, Detroit, MI 48201-2711Read More » - #8Buddy's Pizza#8 of 1,251 Places to Eat in Detroit
Tripadvisor (255)$ - $$ | Italian, Pizza17125 Conant St, Detroit, MI 48212-1127Read More » - #9Astoria Pastry Shop#9 of 1,251 Places to Eat in Detroit
Tripadvisor (945)$ - $$ | American541 Monroe St, Detroit, MI 48226-2932Read More » - #10Mudgie's#10 of 1,251 Places to Eat in Detroit
Tripadvisor (264)$ - $$ | American, International1300 Porter St, Detroit, MI 48226-2409Read More » - #11Lafayette Coney Island#11 of 1,251 Places to Eat in Detroit
Tripadvisor (1066)$ | American, Fast Food, Diner118 W Lafayette Blvd, Detroit, MI 48226-2609Read More » - #12Pizza Papalis#12 of 1,251 Places to Eat in Detroit
Tripadvisor (843)$ - $$ | Italian, Pizza553 Monroe St, Detroit, MI 48226-2932Read More » - #13The Apparatus Room#13 of 1,251 Places to Eat in Detroit
Tripadvisor (343)$ - $$ | American, Bar250 W Larned St Detroit Foundation Hotel, Detroit, MI 48226-4469Read More » - #14Green Dot Stables#14 of 1,251 Places to Eat in Detroit
Tripadvisor (667)$ | American, Bar, Pub2200 W Lafayette Blvd, Detroit, MI 48216-1830Read More » - #15Andiamo#15 of 1,251 Places to Eat in Detroit
Tripadvisor (585)$$ | Italian400 Renaissance Ctr Suite A-403, Detroit, MI 48243-1502Read More » - #16Joe Muer Seafood#16 of 1,251 Places to Eat in Detroit
Tripadvisor (676)$$ | American, Seafood400 Renaissance Ctr Suite 1404, Detroit, MI 48243-1502Read More » - #17Ottava Via#17 of 1,251 Places to Eat in Detroit
Tripadvisor (310)$ - $$ | Italian, Pizza1400 Michigan Ave, Detroit, MI 48216-1324Read More » - #18Hudson Cafe#18 of 1,251 Places to Eat in Detroit
Tripadvisor (491)$ - $$ | American, Cafe, Contemporary1241 Woodward Ave, Detroit, MI 48226-2006Read More » - #19Michael Symon's Roast#19 of 1,251 Places to Eat in Detroit
Tripadvisor (885)$$ | American, Steakhouse, Contemporary1128 Washington Blvd, Detroit, MI 48226-1907Read More » - #20Slows Bar BQ#20 of 1,251 Places to Eat in Detroit
Tripadvisor (1914)$ - $$ | American, Bar, Barbecue2138 Michigan Ave, Detroit, MI 48216-1305Read More »
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