Suggestions for Dining and Drinking near Downtown Detroit, Detroit

Margot S. • September 3, 2018Convenient location, great coffee, and other good, creative caffeinated choices, as well. Also has food, beer, and wine. Paper straws FTW.

Elodie P. • June 3, 2017Excellent cocktails, creative food: thank you to the chef , I've had a great time by eating at the Standby :)

Kadie H. • February 22, 2015Favorite restaurant in detroit the pork tenderloin and scallops are amazee. Great wine selection

Chantay L. • October 15, 2012Love the classic burger and the sweet potato fries with honey are delish.

Erin • August 15, 2011The madill is amazing! Guernsey milkshakes are great too if you have room!

Jamie D. • August 13, 2016Grilled peaches & crispy spare ribs will forever have my heart. The hot sour chicken dumplings are also on point.

Lee H. • October 19, 2019Incredible food and drinks - the mini corn dog / hot dogs are insane. The drinks are amazing.

Regan L. • February 28, 2015house-made corned beef hash is divoon, everything from the griddle is heavenly and the bacon, ham and sausage are top quality! never disappointed with breakfast at Louie's!

Ada Nicole • August 14, 2013I LOVE everything but the catfish slider & truffle fries are bomb

Candice L C. • September 20, 2016Really cool place; go after you've had dinner. It's a perfect date-night location for after dinner conversation & wine as well as music. Cozy place with red lights, outside patio too. Gets crowded.

Christine G. • February 5, 2012You can't go wrong with the brisket. The mac and cheese and cornbread are awesome. Get the You Choose - it's big enough for two... Sadly no leftovers though.

K. P. • January 17, 2017The best Chicken Shwarma and prices. Fast, friendly service.

Bill N. • November 17, 2013Outstanding #calamari best in metro Detroit. Great small plates, pizza and pasta. Fantastic service, ask for Yousef.

Zahrah F. • January 18, 2016Weekday or cold weekend work spot. Super chill vibe, and best pour over coffee in Michigan

Kim K. • September 27, 2012Best Bloody Mary I have ever had!

Hugo H. • April 5, 2017Red Curry + Pork Belly + Extra Noodles = Awesomeness

Carrie B. • August 27, 2015The breakfast poutine is amazing. I always get soup too.

Samir N. • February 20, 2017wines by the bottle are very reasonably priced and their staff is super helpful

Marty P. • December 8, 2018Make your reservation first then walk around! Of Course the Bloody Mary’s are Deeeelicious!! And so is the Lobster omelette!!

Irma G. • September 10, 2016Chicken Shawarmas are thee best!

Mike • February 28, 2017I almost feel like his qualifies as a hidden gem, but it's probably not. Diner fare gets a very trendy, modern makeover. With a full bar, great staff, and awesome food, this is a brunch must go-to!

Alex R. • February 22, 2019Best noodles in town. Fav is the spicy pork udon!

Angie L. • June 27, 2010Great pizza: perfect crust and interesting toppings. Get a side of sauce to dunk the sauceless-style pizzas in. The sauce is sooooo good.

Alexandra • October 8, 2012Beer and pretzels dessert is great and definitely the lamb ragu as an entree :) Do NOT order the gingerbread / cologne mac and cheese - trust.

Ross M. • February 2, 2018Really great coffee shop! Good coffee, nice vibe for working, great space. It was my office for the morning while on a business trip but I’d come back here all the time if I lived here.

Donna S. • October 16, 2011Cole slaw, chopped salad, lobster, pommefrites, creamed spinach

Jeffrey G. • June 9, 2017Famous for their seafood as well as steaks, old school classic spot in downtown, a power dinner spot and music at night

Amanda D. • February 24, 2011Try the chicken limon or the salmon. Both were amazing!!!

Janaina S. • March 14, 2021That is the best croissant of the world! I strongly recommend Jambon Gruyere, it is wonderful! Hot chocolate is very good too.

Ashley V. • August 9, 2014One of our favorite restaurants, the meats are phenom as well as the lobster bisque and plantains!