Detroit Restaurants

When this once-obscure hole-in-the-wall expanded from a bar and poolroom to a big restaurant, it marked the revival of the western portion of Mexicantown. Now Xochimilco is so popular that crowds regularly fill its three dining... more

A Detroit tradition, Buddy's Pizzeria has grown from a little-known bar and pizza joint near Hamtramck to an institution. There are now Buddy's outlets in seven suburbs, but the authentic experience is at the original, crowded,... more

Don't let P.F. Chang's shopping mall location, informal atmosphere and low prices fool you—it is a good Chinese restaurant. The Cantonese duck, pan-fried noodles, Malaysian chicken and fried eggplant are popular entrees. Americ... more

The newest, trendiest and most expensive of the Greek restaurants on Monroe Street, Pegasus is also the most adventurous. Besides the Greektown staples like eggplant, spinach pies and flaming cheeses, Pegasus has some American... more

Master chef Jimmy Schmidt is well known around Detroit for his seafood and meat emporiums. His latest restaurant is a very open, airy and elegant space near the Detroit River (and despite the name, rattlesnake is not on the men... more

When long lines start forming outside Greektown restaurants, it's the one outside New Hellas that forms first and lasts the longest. On the corner at the end of the famous block, New Hellas is comfortable, informal and dependab... more

You can eat octopus at New Parthenon for lunch, dinner or a midnight snack. This popular spot is usually open until 3am, and it's a favorite with the late-night bar crowd. Surrounded by huge Greek statues and garish Art Deco mu... more

Located in the historic train station near downtown Birmingham, this looks like an upscale Montana hunting lodge, with Native American decorations and moose, elk and bear trophies and artifacts on the dark wood walls. The menu... more

The venue alone makes this an unforgettable dining experience. Placed in a 52-room pink mansion decorated with delicate woodcarvings, huge signed Tiffany windows and a grandiose central staircase, this is a restaurant that ooze... more

Detroit almost lost an institution when a fire nearly destroyed this acclaimed restaurant, but the Truant family rebuilt and recaptured every detail of this cozy, gorgeous place known for its mouth-watering homemade pastas. The... more