The best restaurants in Downriver
38 restaurants we’ve checked and stand behind — with the story on each one. Not a ranking; a record.
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O'Sushi Japanese Restaurant Dearborn
RestaurantsCraving clean, classic rolls without the fuss? O'Sushi Japanese Restaurant Dearborn keeps it straightforward with well-balanced sushi and…
O'Sushi Japanese Restaurant Dearborn
RestaurantsTijuana's
RestaurantsBorn from a home-catering dream back in 1990, Tijuana's Mexican Kitchen leans hard on high-quality ingredients, time-tested recipes, and a…
Tijuana's
RestaurantsLiberati's Italian Deli & Bakery
RestaurantsLiberati's Italian Deli & Bakery keeps weeknights easy with fresh-baked rolls, stacked subs, lasagna, pizza, cannoli, and a deli case…
Liberati's Italian Deli & Bakery
RestaurantsKoja Sushi
RestaurantsKoja Sushi brings classic Japanese rolls together with savory Korean favorites in a cozy, low-key setting. With locations in Taylor and…
Koja Sushi
RestaurantsMajor Tomato
RestaurantsMajor Tomato nails imaginative pies with organic-when-possible ingredients, locally sourced toppings, and none of the chemical additives…
Major Tomato
RestaurantsThe Canteen at Midtown
RestaurantsAn easy go-to when no one can decide, The Canteen at Midtown pulls together Midtown Dearborn’s vendors, good coffee, and rotating food…
The Canteen at Midtown
RestaurantsChick-fil-A
RestaurantsFast-food chain serving chicken sandwiches & nuggets along with salads & sides.
Chick-fil-A
RestaurantsKing of Mandi
RestaurantsKing of Mandi keeps it simple and excellent with fragrant spiced rice piled with tender chicken or lamb that falls apart on cue. When you…
King of Mandi
RestaurantsFredi The PizzaMan
RestaurantsFredi The PizzaMan turns out pies with serious pedigree, scored an 8.7 in that Barstool review, and backs it up by funding sensory rooms…
Fredi The PizzaMan
RestaurantsAgave Grill & Bar
RestaurantsWhen dinner needs to be easy and actually satisfying, Agave Grill & Bar nails that sweet spot where tradition meets flavor. Think…
Agave Grill & Bar
RestaurantsGiovanni's Ristorante
RestaurantsGiovanni's Ristorante is that rare old world Italian spot where handmade pastas, prime cuts, fresh fish, and beautifully paired wines turn…
Giovanni's Ristorante
RestaurantsThe Corner Brunch House
RestaurantsThe Corner Brunch House keeps it simple in the best way, a cozy neighborhood hangout where brunch comfort classics meet a warm,…
The Corner Brunch House
RestaurantsSalute Taverna
RestaurantsSalute Taverna brings a little piece of Italy to Taylor with scratch-made favorites, shareable plates, and nightly entertainment that turns…
Salute Taverna
RestaurantsPete's Place Restaurant
RestaurantsPete's Place Restaurant is the kind of Downriver staple you end up calling your spot, pouring 40 craft beers on tap, hearty American…
Pete's Place Restaurant
RestaurantsThe Great Commoner
RestaurantsThe Great Commoner is a Dearborn brunch house where Mediterranean spices mingle with staples like shakshuka, Belgian waffles with Michigan…
The Great Commoner
RestaurantsFamous Dave's Bar-B-Que
RestaurantsOutlet of a BBQ chain serving wood-smoked meats & sides in an American West-themed space.
Famous Dave's Bar-B-Que
RestaurantsKoja Sushi
RestaurantsWhen your roll craving collides with a Korean food mood, Koja Sushi has you covered with traditional Japanese sushi alongside savory Korean…
Koja Sushi
RestaurantsToarmina's Pizza
RestaurantsToarmina's Pizza keeps Downriver fed with that signature sweet sauce, flavored crusts, and a 24-inch pie that turns any game night into a…
Toarmina's Pizza
RestaurantsBJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse
RestaurantsFamily-friendly chain outpost pairs familiar pub fare with an extensive list of house brews.
BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse
RestaurantsMiller's Bar
RestaurantsIf you haven’t had the 7-ounce, fresh-ground round at Miller's Bar, treat yourself this week. Since 1941 they’ve kept it no frills and all…
Miller's Bar
RestaurantsTaystee's Burgers
RestaurantsModest stand attached to a gas station serving made-to-order burgers with halal meats till late.
Taystee's Burgers
RestaurantsVic's Casual Dining
RestaurantsFor a legit red-sauce night that feels like home, Vic's Casual Dining delivers handcrafted Italian classics, steaks, and seafood alongside…
Vic's Casual Dining
RestaurantsQDOBA Mexican Eats
RestaurantsA menu of customizable Mexican food served in a modern restaurant, plus takeout & catering.
QDOBA Mexican Eats
RestaurantsSaroki's Crispy Chicken & Pizza
RestaurantsWhen you want brick-oven New York slices and seriously crispy chicken without overthinking dinner, Saroki's Crispy Chicken & Pizza nails…
Saroki's Crispy Chicken & Pizza
RestaurantsTaqueria Los Agaves
RestaurantsTaqueria Los Agaves in Taylor keeps it simple with authentic Mexican plates made from fresh, natural ingredients, plus tacos and horchata…
Taqueria Los Agaves
RestaurantsSecret Recipes Family Dining
RestaurantsWhen you want real-deal homestyle plates without the sink full of dishes, Secret Recipes Family Dining delivers from breakfast to dinner.…
Secret Recipes Family Dining
RestaurantsEve's Sushi & Hibachi
RestaurantsCreative sushi rolls and hibachi dishes highlight the menu at this casual restaurant.
Eve's Sushi & Hibachi
RestaurantsThe Sushi Bar
RestaurantsFrom the spicy, baked Call 911 Roll to the indulgent Salmon on The Beach, The Sushi Bar blends precise technique with bold flavor. Locals…
The Sushi Bar
RestaurantsDel Taco
RestaurantsSwing by Del Taco when the Downriver snack alarm goes off. Think freshly grilled chicken and house-grated cheddar folded into warm…
Del Taco
RestaurantsTaystee's Burgers
RestaurantsCasual eatery dishing up halal offerings such as burgers, chicken wings, and hot dogs.
Taystee's Burgers
RestaurantsThe Taco Stand Taqueria Taylor
RestaurantsCasual restaurant serving tacos, quesadillas, burritos, and other Mexican staples.
The Taco Stand Taqueria Taylor
RestaurantsPizzaPapalis (Taylor, MI)
RestaurantsWhen the craving hits, PizzaPapalis delivers the goods with Chicago-style deep-dish and Detroit-style squares piled with premium…
PizzaPapalis (Taylor, MI)
RestaurantsFrancesca’s Brick Oven Pizzeria
RestaurantsPies made in a brick oven, plus wood-fired wings and panuozzi.
Francesca’s Brick Oven Pizzeria
RestaurantsBlue Agave Mexican Bar & Grill
RestaurantsBlue Agave Mexican Bar & Grill is bringing authentic Mexican flavors to Taylor with sizzling fajitas, handmade tacos, and signature…
Blue Agave Mexican Bar & Grill
RestaurantsMarina's Pizzeria
RestaurantsSince 1963, Marina's Pizzeria has been the Downriver go-to for scratch-made dough, secret-sauce pies, and more, with hand-chopped veggies,…
Marina's Pizzeria
RestaurantsWingstop
RestaurantsCasual counter-serve chain serving a variety of chicken wings & sides.
Wingstop
RestaurantsVito's Pizzeria
RestaurantsDownriver classic Vito's Pizzeria has been feeding the soul for 40+ years with jumbo pies, pepperoni pinwheels, and craveable calzones,…
Vito's Pizzeria
RestaurantsDellah Coffee & Brunch House
RestaurantsWhether you're craving pancakes next to savory Yemeni staples, the casual, family-run Dellah Coffee & Brunch House nails that comforting,…
Dellah Coffee & Brunch House
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