Ottava Via is one of The 15 Best Places for Appetizers in Detroit.

1. Ottava Via

9.0
1480 Michigan Ave, Detroit, MI
Italian Restaurant · Corktown · 51 tips and reviews

Marcy S.Marcy Sally: Can't say enough about this restaurant. Love this place! Bruschetta appetizer was so good!

Layelle S.Layelle Saad: Calamari appetizer was amazing! The artichoke pizza would have been better without the lemon zest. Overall great service and atmosphere.

PriyaPriya: Food and service were amazing. We ordered Arancini and calamari for appetizers. Truffle butter pasta, pizza and the pork pasta for dinner. Everything was delicious.

Giovanni's Ristorante is one of The 15 Best Places for Appetizers in Detroit.

2. Giovanni's Ristorante

8.8
330 S Oakwood (Powell St), Detroit, MI
Italian Restaurant · Southwest Detroit · 24 tips and reviews

DRRDRR: My favorite restaurant. Try the eggplant parm - best ever! also the portobello mushroom appetizer - not on the menu but an everyday "special" - is fantastic!

Felecia S.Felecia Studstill: Everything was wonderful. Try the shrimp risotto appetizer.

Justin L.Justin Locke: Veal Marsala was amazing. Mushroom/Steak bites were great to start with

Pegasus Taverna is one of The 15 Best Places for Appetizers in Detroit.

3. Pegasus Taverna

8.1
558 Monroe St (Greektown), Detroit, MI
Greek Restaurant · Greektown · 66 tips and reviews

Michael Z.Michael Zetzer: A great sharing appetizer is the Pekilia. Cold or warm its the bomb!

Lisa L.Lisa Lukowski: Try the lemon rice soup as your appetizer. Great on a winter day!

Madison H.Madison Herd: the service is awesome. our appetizer came within 10 minutes or less. super cute restaurant with hanging lights. the flaming cheese is amusing and delicious! would definitely come again

Joe Muer Seafood is one of The 15 Best Places for Appetizers in Detroit.

4. Joe Muer Seafood

8.3
400 Renaissance Ctr (at Jefferson Avenue), Detroit, MI
Seafood Restaurant · Downtown Detroit · 47 tips and reviews

AmandaAmanda: Amazing sushi appetizers

Ina L.Ina Li: Love the appetizer white beans and bread basket. Delicious fish taco is served with large portion with rice. Also try the lobster bisque! All in all a wonderful place I'd come back for

Ashley K.Ashley Keyes: Expensive but has a great menu of variety! Dessert Cart & Clam Chowder are the best!

Cliff Bell's is one of The 15 Best Places for Appetizers in Detroit.

5. Cliff Bell's

8.7
2030 Park Ave (btwn W Elizabeth St & W Adams St), Detroit, MI
Jazz and Blues Venue · Downtown Detroit · 85 tips and reviews

EaterEater: Home to some of the finest jazz in the city, Cliff Bell's also features a serious meal menu. Mac & cheese and any of an assortment of meaty appetizers are a must. [Eater 38 Member]

Zahrah F.Zahrah Fadel: Don't miss the appetizers - burrata and crab cakes were incredible. Great, fun, romantic atmosphere.

Christian H.Christian Hanna: Happy Hour is INCREDIBLE! Tuesday-Friday 4-7pm: 50 cent PBR drafts increasing 25 cents every 1/2 hour. $2 Domestics. $3 Crafts. $5 Cocktails.

The Block is one of The 15 Best Places for Appetizers in Detroit.

6. The Block

8.5
3929 Woodward Ave, Detroit, MI
American Restaurant · Midtown · 19 tips and reviews

Josh C.Josh Curtiss: Very good, huge smokehouse burger, great shrimp appetizer and customer service.

Danielle "Cakes" F.Danielle "Cakes" F.: Nice atmosphere, modern decor, diverse crowd-age & ethnicity, and vibrate & social setting. Reasonably priced happy hr 4:30-6:30, Nakia the bartender pours strong. Happy hr bites portions are small!

Brenda A.Brenda Andrews: Loved the gouda grilled cheese and sweet potatoes fries. Delicious coffee. Great service.

Centaur Bar is one of The 15 Best Places for Appetizers in Detroit.

7. Centaur Bar

7.4
2233 Park Ave (at Montcalm St.), Detroit, MI
Lounge · Downtown Detroit · 65 tips and reviews

Chelsea K.Chelsea Kayann: Yummy appetizers! Espresso martini a little weak and watery.

Chantay L.Chantay Leonard: Their happy hour and martinis are awesome. Decently priced, tasty appetizers.

Mike W.Mike Wakeling: My man Nick upstairs is best. See him for good drinks and good company. The appetizers are fantastic. Bacon wrapped dates are a must!

Iridescence is one of The 15 Best Places for Appetizers in Detroit.

8. Iridescence

8.0
2901 Grand River Avenue inside the MotorCity Casino Hotel (Brooklyn Street and Temple Street), Detroit, MI
American Restaurant · 16 tips and reviews

Ming K.Ming Koslowsky: Fantastic view, incredible food! The Braised Short Rib was so good and very big for an appetizer. My friend ordered Fillet of Beef and it was to-die-for. I was jealous of her when I tried a few bites

Kat S.Kat Sebastian: Amazing view. Incredible food. Perfect for special occasions.

Joy S.Joy Santiago: The veal chop with gnocchi and mushroom sauce is amazing!

La Dolce Vita is one of The 15 Best Places for Appetizers in Detroit.

9. La Dolce Vita

8.6
17546 Woodward Ave (btwn McNichols & Nevada), Detroit, MI
Italian Restaurant · State Fair-Nolan · 37 tips and reviews

StaceyStacey: The portobello mushroom appetizer is so good!

Valencia D.Valencia Dobbins: Sunday Brunch and Tuesday (Summer nights) is like a true rare gem in the city, check it out!

Andrew G.Andrew Gillfillan: Best brunch ever! Unlimited mimosas for $15 on Sunday! I'm drunk!

Detroit Beer Company is one of The 15 Best Places for Appetizers in Detroit.

10. Detroit Beer Company

8.0
1529 Broadway St (btwn John R & Witherell), Detroit, MI
Brewery · Downtown Detroit · 139 tips and reviews

Hillary L.Hillary Lewandowski: Pretzel appetizer is to die for! The cheese dip is amazing.

Jeff H.Jeff Henchel: My brother and I were taking our kids along with some of our friends to the Tiger game. We all enjoyed everything from the appetizers, to the great tasting beers and the entrees ,and service great,

Erica C.Erica Copeland: Flights are only $6.50 for 5 of them!! Definitely can't beat that. Pizza Caribbean is delish. Mussels & chicken quesadillas are good too.

Seva is one of The 15 Best Places for Appetizers in Detroit.

11. Seva

8.9
66 E Forest Ave (btwn Woodward & John R), Detroit, MI
Vegan and Vegetarian Restaurant · University · 83 tips and reviews

Chow Down DetroitChow Down Detroit: General tso's cauliflower is an awesome appetizer!

Nate C.Nate Cradit: Such a wonderful veg*n oasis in the D. Try the vegan key lime pie!

Mary Jo R.Mary Jo Rosen: General Tso's cauliflower... Tasty!!!

Roast is one of The 15 Best Places for Appetizers in Detroit.

12. Roast

8.7
1128 Washington Blvd (btwn Michigan & State), Detroit, MI
Steakhouse · Downtown Detroit · 138 tips and reviews

MeganMegan: The bacon appetizer was the best. Not currently on the menu (or the bacon creamed corn), hopefully it will return. Braised Beef Short Ribs, a-ma-zing. Service is spot on; had Brian both times and he r Read more.

David M.David Murray: The Pierogi appetizer is fantastic.

David M.David Murray: Their Pierogi appetizer is delicious.

Honest John's Bar & No Grill is one of The 15 Best Places for Appetizers in Detroit.

13. Honest John's Bar & No Grill

8.4
488 Selden St (at 2nd Ave), Detroit, MI
American Restaurant · Midtown · 91 tips and reviews

Brent W.Brent Walker: The humus appetizer is fantastic! The best I've had in Detroit and it's easy to share with 4 people who just need a snack. Staff is friendly. Good value

JasonJason: Kitchen is open until 2am every night. The Turkey Reuben is good. For late night breakfast, The Special (pictured) is the way to go!

Dawne V.Dawne Velianoff: Order the Big O! It's yummy!

Starters Bar & Grill is one of The 15 Best Places for Appetizers in Detroit.

14. Starters Bar & Grill

7.5
4501 Woodward Ave (btwn Canfield & Forest), Detroit, MI
American Restaurant · University · 43 tips and reviews

Richard E.Richard Estes: Great appetizer menu and the drinks a pretty strong.

Ali S.Ali Saad: Monday thru Thursday reverse happy hour $4 drinks. This place is the bomb.

AngelAngel: Reverse happy hour 11pm - 2am

Roma Cafe is one of The 15 Best Places for Appetizers in Detroit.

15. Roma Cafe

7.4
3401 Riopelle St (at Erskine St.), Detroit, MI
Italian Restaurant · Eastern Market · 29 tips and reviews

Jason C.Jason Carnahan: you've got to try the Fresh Mozzarella on Sliced Tomatoes.. amazing appetizer

Michael P.Michael Pricer: Fantastic. Sausage and Pepper app is great!! Old school Detroit

David L.David LaDuc: Best Italian restaurant in Michigan (and, probably, elsewhere, too), bar none. Roma Salad is wonderful. Pasta is great. The service by waiters in tuxedos is superb. Been going here for 50 years.