The best restaurants in Redford

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Mama Mia Livonia

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Longtime standby serving pizzas & Italian staples in a cozy space with a full bar & banquet room.

27770 Plymouth Rd (Livonia)

Longtime standby serving pizzas & Italian staples in a cozy space with a full bar & banquet room.

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Spacious, casual Japanese-style steakhouse with hibachi grill tables, also offers ample sushi.

32030 Plymouth Rd (Livonia)

Spacious, casual Japanese-style steakhouse with hibachi grill tables, also offers ample sushi.

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MOD Pizza

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Counter-serve, industrial-chic chain restaurant known for build-your-own pizzas.

13229 Middlebelt Rd (Livonia)

Counter-serve, industrial-chic chain restaurant known for build-your-own pizzas.

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Mexican spot known for tacos tacos and burritos, plus nachos and other simple eats.

29102 Five Mile Rd (Livonia)

Mexican spot known for tacos tacos and burritos, plus nachos and other simple eats.

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Classic outpost serving traditional Italian cuisine handmade using family recipes.

31735 Plymouth Rd (Livonia)

Classic outpost serving traditional Italian cuisine handmade using family recipes.

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Primavera Pizza

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Cozy, old-school pizzeria dishing up thin-crust pies and other Italian eats.

29229 Six Mile Rd (Livonia)

Cozy, old-school pizzeria dishing up thin-crust pies and other Italian eats.

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Jet's Pizza

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Counter-serve chain offering Detroit-style pizza with flavored crusts, plus wings & subs.

29445 Five Mile Rd (Livonia)

Counter-serve chain offering Detroit-style pizza with flavored crusts, plus wings & subs.

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Family-friendly Mexican chain offering burritos and other staples, margaritas, and a kids' menu.

29441 Five Mile Rd (Livonia)

Family-friendly Mexican chain offering burritos and other staples, margaritas, and a kids' menu.

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Michno's Cafe

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Casual, neighborhood bar (formerly a cafe) known for fish fries, burgers, and craft beer.

25524 Five Mile Rd (Redford Township)

Casual, neighborhood bar (formerly a cafe) known for fish fries, burgers, and craft beer.

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Tacos, burritos, and margaritas are offered at this unpretentious restaurant with alien decor.

26145 Grand River Ave (Redford Township)

Tacos, burritos, and margaritas are offered at this unpretentious restaurant with alien decor.

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Easygoing neighborhood bar & eatery with pizza, pasta & other classic Italian entrees.

19385 Beech Daly (Redford Township)

Easygoing neighborhood bar & eatery with pizza, pasta & other classic Italian entrees.

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Toarmina's Pizza

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Counter-serve pizzeria chain offering a sweet sauce, flavored crusts & a 24-inch option.

31221 Plymouth Rd (Livonia)

Counter-serve pizzeria chain offering a sweet sauce, flavored crusts & a 24-inch option.

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Long-running take-out joint serving deep-dish pies, pasta & other basic Italian fare.

31200 Five Mile Rd (Livonia)

Long-running take-out joint serving deep-dish pies, pasta & other basic Italian fare.

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Grocery offering authentic Mexican products and homemade hot food, including street-style tacos.

16705 Middlebelt Rd (Livonia)

Grocery offering authentic Mexican products and homemade hot food, including street-style tacos.

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Benny's Pizza

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Pizza-parlor fare & casual Italian eats from a family-owned spot with a laid-back, dine-in setting.

Joyand Merriman Shopping Center, 31525 Joy Rd (Westland)

Pizza-parlor fare & casual Italian eats from a family-owned spot with a laid-back, dine-in setting.

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Bella Pizza

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Family-owned pie joint featuring a variety of traditional pizzas.

8028 N Middlebelt Rd (Westland)

Family-owned pie joint featuring a variety of traditional pizzas.

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Slice Of The 80s

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Casual pizzeria known for unique pies such as pickle pizza, plus breadsticks and cinnamon bread.

8998 Middlebelt Rd (Livonia)

Casual pizzeria known for unique pies such as pickle pizza, plus breadsticks and cinnamon bread.

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Oyaki Sushi

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Classic Japanese fare & a few Korean dishes share the menu at this stylish, contemporary spot.

26354 Ford Rd (Dearborn Heights)

Classic Japanese fare & a few Korean dishes share the menu at this stylish, contemporary spot.

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Upscale Mexican & Italian fare in an intimate spot with a wood-beamed, covered patio.

3710 Junction Ave (Detroit)

Upscale Mexican & Italian fare in an intimate spot with a wood-beamed, covered patio.

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La Morena

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Relaxed Mexican eatery dishing up tacos and other comfort food.

2409 Junction Ave (Detroit)

Relaxed Mexican eatery dishing up tacos and other comfort food.

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Relaxed eatery, with a bar & seasonal patio, serving Italian classics & brick-oven pizzas.

6565 N Telegraph Rd (Dearborn Heights)

Relaxed eatery, with a bar & seasonal patio, serving Italian classics & brick-oven pizzas.

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Large burritos & Jalisco specialties served amid live mariachi music in a modest space.

33308 Plymouth Rd (Livonia)

Large burritos & Jalisco specialties served amid live mariachi music in a modest space.

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Eatery boasts colorful Aztec warrior murals, an ample menu of Mexican faves & a lunch buffet.

4242 Vernor Hwy (Detroit)

Eatery boasts colorful Aztec warrior murals, an ample menu of Mexican faves & a lunch buffet.

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Festive Mexican eatery decorated with flair for traditional enchiladas to sizzling fajita platters.

7400 Vernor Hwy (Detroit)

Festive Mexican eatery decorated with flair for traditional enchiladas to sizzling fajita platters.

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Skip the overthinking this week and let Southern Smokehouse handle dinner with hickory-kissed ribs with their signature rub, 12-hour…

14340 W McNichols Rd (Detroit)

Skip the overthinking this week and let Southern Smokehouse handle dinner with hickory-kissed ribs with their signature rub, 12-hour brisket with that deep, rich smoke flavor, and juicy, lightly seasoned chicken from a family-run kitchen led by a certified chef who lives for Southern hospitality.

From the Detroit newsletter, August 6, 2026

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Giovanni's Ristorante is that rare old world Italian spot where handmade pastas, prime cuts, fresh fish, and beautifully paired wines turn…

330 Oakwood (Detroit)

Giovanni's Ristorante is that rare old world Italian spot where handmade pastas, prime cuts, fresh fish, and beautifully paired wines turn dinner into an occasion. Expect a warm, padrona-led vibe, seasoned service, and a little legend too since Sinatra once ate here, so treat yourself this week.

From the Downriver newsletter, August 3, 2026

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Bangkok 96 Street Food, from James Beard semifinalist Chef Genevieve Vang, deserves a spot on your this week list for legit, from-scratch…

474 Peterboro St (Detroit)

Bangkok 96 Street Food, from James Beard semifinalist Chef Genevieve Vang, deserves a spot on your this week list for legit, from-scratch Thai street flavors with gluten-free friendly standouts.

From the Detroit newsletter, August 8, 2026

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Whether you’re wooing someone or just treating yourself, Andiamo Detroit Riverfront pairs made-from-scratch Italian with those…

400 Renaissance Center A-03 (Detroit)

Whether you’re wooing someone or just treating yourself, Andiamo Detroit Riverfront pairs made-from-scratch Italian with those mood-boosting waterfront views.

From the Detroit newsletter, August 7, 2026

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Whether you're craving a real seafood boil piled with snow crab, shrimp, corn, potatoes, eggs, and sausage, or crispy wings and catfish…

4206 Woodward Ave (Detroit)

Whether you're craving a real seafood boil piled with snow crab, shrimp, corn, potatoes, eggs, and sausage, or crispy wings and catfish that actually crunch, Sunrise Coastal Grill and Chicken delivers. Big flavor, no fuss, perfect when dinner should feel like a treat not a chore.

From the Detroit newsletter, August 4, 2026

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Trendy pizza joint serving up creative pies in basic, counter-serve digs and on a casual patio.

5163 Trumbull (Detroit)

Trendy pizza joint serving up creative pies in basic, counter-serve digs and on a casual patio.

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Pho Lucky

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Casual eatery serving traditional Vietnamese noodle soups, sandwiches and vermicelli bowls.

3111 Woodward Ave (Detroit)

Casual eatery serving traditional Vietnamese noodle soups, sandwiches and vermicelli bowls.

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Busy place for thin-crust pizza & slices with novel toppings like egg & turkey.

2457 Russell St (Detroit)

Busy place for thin-crust pizza & slices with novel toppings like egg & turkey.

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Casual eatery & bar for seasonally sourced fare, beer, cider, wine and cocktails.

14601 Riverside Blvd (Detroit)

Casual eatery & bar for seasonally sourced fare, beer, cider, wine and cocktails.

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Upbeat grill with a modern diner vibe turns out creative burgers, plus hot dogs, poutine & shakes.

2163 Michigan Ave (Detroit)

Upbeat grill with a modern diner vibe turns out creative burgers, plus hot dogs, poutine & shakes.

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BBQ CENTRAL

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Ribs, baked beans, mac and cheese and collard greens are served in this casual spot also offering soul food dishes like fried turkey wings.

13300 Seven Mile W (Detroit)

Ribs, baked beans, mac and cheese and collard greens are served in this casual spot also offering soul food dishes like fried turkey wings.

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Smokehouse featuring brisket, pulled pork, ribs and fried chicken plus mac 'n' cheese.

Robert C Valade Park 2670, 2670 Atwater St (Detroit)

Smokehouse featuring brisket, pulled pork, ribs and fried chicken plus mac 'n' cheese.

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Le Suprême

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French fare such as steak frites and beef bourguignon is served in this classy space in the Book Tower.

Book Tower, 1265 Washington Blvd Ste 200 (Detroit)

French fare such as steak frites and beef bourguignon is served in this classy space in the Book Tower.

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Oak & Reel

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Sophisticated destination featuring an acclaimed chef crafting Italian pasta & seafood dishes.

2921 E Grand Blvd (Detroit)

Sophisticated destination featuring an acclaimed chef crafting Italian pasta & seafood dishes.

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Dime Store

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Hip, airy spot offering creative spins on brunch favorites, plus craft beer and classic cocktails.

719 Griswold St #180 (Detroit)

Hip, airy spot offering creative spins on brunch favorites, plus craft beer and classic cocktails.

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Sophisticated restaurant and lounge specializing in sushi and other Asian dishes.

511 Woodward Ave Ste 100 (Detroit)

Sophisticated restaurant and lounge specializing in sushi and other Asian dishes.

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San Morello

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Hip, trendy Italian restaurant preparing wood-fired pizza and handmade pasta with seasonal ingredients.

1400 Woodward Ave (Detroit)

Hip, trendy Italian restaurant preparing wood-fired pizza and handmade pasta with seasonal ingredients.

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Slider joint with a chill vibe serves bite-sized eats with global flavors & bottled beers.

2200 W Lafayette Blvd (Detroit)

Slider joint with a chill vibe serves bite-sized eats with global flavors & bottled beers.

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Old-world Italian eatery boasts lively brunch & a cozy space with arched windows & a garden patio.

17546 Woodward Ave (Detroit)

Old-world Italian eatery boasts lively brunch & a cozy space with arched windows & a garden patio.

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A carefully sourced menu of breakfast & lunch fare including vegetarian & vegan picks in cozy digs.

1266 Michigan Ave (Detroit)

A carefully sourced menu of breakfast & lunch fare including vegetarian & vegan picks in cozy digs.

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Veteran fast-food joint serving burgers, sliders & hot dogs 24 hours a day.

6820 Michigan Ave (Detroit)

Veteran fast-food joint serving burgers, sliders & hot dogs 24 hours a day.

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Slows To Go

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Barbecue standards plus sides, soups & salads in a takeout-only offshoot of a local restaurant.

4107 Cass Ave (Detroit)

Barbecue standards plus sides, soups & salads in a takeout-only offshoot of a local restaurant.

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Stylish parlor serving old-fashioned pizzas with classic toppings, plus sliders, pasta, and spirits.

1230 Library St (Detroit)

Stylish parlor serving old-fashioned pizzas with classic toppings, plus sliders, pasta, and spirits.

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Mom's Spaghetti

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Offbeat window-serve eatery whipping up large portions of spaghetti, plus spaghetti sandwiches.

2131 Woodward Ave (Detroit)

Offbeat window-serve eatery whipping up large portions of spaghetti, plus spaghetti sandwiches.

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Subterranean spot for house & custom patties including Kobe beef & bison with numerous craft beers.

1326 Brush St (Detroit)

Subterranean spot for house & custom patties including Kobe beef & bison with numerous craft beers.

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Long-running chain serving spicy fried chicken & comfort sides in a low-key setting.

4101 3rd Ave (Detroit)

Long-running chain serving spicy fried chicken & comfort sides in a low-key setting.

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The Hudson Cafe

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Clean-lined cafe specializing in updated brunch dishes, with a coffee bar & fireplace lounge area.

1241 Woodward Ave (Detroit)

Clean-lined cafe specializing in updated brunch dishes, with a coffee bar & fireplace lounge area.

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Chic, subway-tiled noodle shop offering ramen-style soups with global flavor combinations.

2601 W Fort St (Detroit)

Chic, subway-tiled noodle shop offering ramen-style soups with global flavor combinations.

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HopCat

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Woodwork-filled brew pub with a massive beer list offering creative pub fare & brunch items.

4265 Woodward Ave (Detroit)

Woodwork-filled brew pub with a massive beer list offering creative pub fare & brunch items.

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Convivial eatery & beer hall dishing up Southern classics such as fried chicken & spoonbread.

3461 Woodward Ave (Detroit)

Convivial eatery & beer hall dishing up Southern classics such as fried chicken & spoonbread.

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Cozy eatery serving a range of soul food faves from collard greens to chicken and waffles, plus wine and beer.

1435 Randolph Street (Detroit)

Cozy eatery serving a range of soul food faves from collard greens to chicken and waffles, plus wine and beer.

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Selden Standard

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Stylish spot for seasonal, locally sourced New American small plates & craft cocktails.

3921 2nd Ave (Detroit)

Stylish spot for seasonal, locally sourced New American small plates & craft cocktails.

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SavannahBlue

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Stylish eatery featuring contemporary soul food, sophisticated cocktails, and a select wine list.

1431 Times Square (Detroit)

Stylish eatery featuring contemporary soul food, sophisticated cocktails, and a select wine list.

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Farmer Frank's

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Specializing in corned beef, this unassuming establishment offers breakfast & lunch fare.

2542 Market St (Detroit)

Specializing in corned beef, this unassuming establishment offers breakfast & lunch fare.

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Bar Pigalle

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Craving something a little Paris, a little Detroit? Bar Pigalle in Brush Park does playfully modern French fare with seasonal menus that…

2915 John R St (Detroit)

Craving something a little Paris, a little Detroit? Bar Pigalle in Brush Park does playfully modern French fare with seasonal menus that hit all the right notes, from steak frites and mussels to clever cocktails and a fantastic wine list... the kind of spot that turns an average weeknight into a flex.

From the Detroit newsletter, August 15, 2026

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Leña

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Spanish and Mediterranean–inspired cooking featuring seafood staples and small share plates, plus tasting menus, is offered at this…

2720 Brush St (Detroit)

Spanish and Mediterranean–inspired cooking featuring seafood staples and small share plates, plus tasting menus, is offered at this laid-back restaurant. Wine and beer are also served, as are creative cocktails.

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See You Tomorrow

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Cozy counter-serve dishing up breakfast and brunch staples such as chicken and waffles and rosemary potatoes.

7760 Woodward Ave (Detroit)

Cozy counter-serve dishing up breakfast and brunch staples such as chicken and waffles and rosemary potatoes.

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New American fare and craft cocktails in a chic space at the Detroit Foundation Hotel.

250 W Larned St (Detroit)

New American fare and craft cocktails in a chic space at the Detroit Foundation Hotel.

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Family-owned Detroit-style pizzeria serving up top-notch pizzas with unique ingredients.

1331 Holden St #100 (Detroit)

Family-owned Detroit-style pizzeria serving up top-notch pizzas with unique ingredients.

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Sustainably sourced burgers at a restaurant inspired by Pulp Fiction in a restored 1913 building.

4163 Cass Ave (Detroit)

Sustainably sourced burgers at a restaurant inspired by Pulp Fiction in a restored 1913 building.

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Unassuming, family-run eatery serving BBQ ribs, chicken & shrimp, plus Southern sides, since 1984.

19196 Conant (Detroit)

Unassuming, family-run eatery serving BBQ ribs, chicken & shrimp, plus Southern sides, since 1984.

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Nemo's Bar

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Compact, old-school sports tavern features framed sports page clippings & pub fare.

1384 Michigan Ave (Detroit)

Compact, old-school sports tavern features framed sports page clippings & pub fare.

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ADELINA

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Elegant, upscale trattoria plating traditional and modern Italian dishes alongside steaks and Mediterranean fare.

1040 Woodward Ave (Detroit)

Elegant, upscale trattoria plating traditional and modern Italian dishes alongside steaks and Mediterranean fare.

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Trendy restaurant featuring contemporary Italian plates & cocktails in a sophisticated dining room..

438 Selden St (Detroit)

Trendy restaurant featuring contemporary Italian plates & cocktails in a sophisticated dining room..

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CHAOS BURGER

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Chaos Burger is downtown slinging prime beef smashburgers stacked with whole milk American, sweet vidalia, dill pickles, and that honey…

110 Clifford St (Detroit)

Chaos Burger is downtown slinging prime beef smashburgers stacked with whole milk American, sweet vidalia, dill pickles, and that honey pickled jalapeño heat on soft potato buns. Grab The Classic or go full send with The Chaos Burger, then chase it with ultra thin fries and a Reese’s Peanut Butter or Espresso shake.

From the Detroit newsletter, August 10, 2026

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Hip spot for creative Vietnamese dishes & full bar options in easygoing surrounds.

4440 Vernor Hwy (Detroit)

Hip spot for creative Vietnamese dishes & full bar options in easygoing surrounds.

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La Feria

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Lively restaurant featuring traditional Spanish small plates as well as wine & cocktails.

4130 Cass Ave (Detroit)

Lively restaurant featuring traditional Spanish small plates as well as wine & cocktails.

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Buddy's Pizza

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Iconic pizza chain (since 1946) known for its square slices & soups, plus other Italian & fast fare.

17125 Conant (Detroit)

Iconic pizza chain (since 1946) known for its square slices & soups, plus other Italian & fast fare.

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Buddy's Pizza

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Iconic pizza chain (since 1946) known for its square slices & soups, plus other Italian & fast fare.

Madison Building, 1565 Broadway St (Detroit)

Iconic pizza chain (since 1946) known for its square slices & soups, plus other Italian & fast fare.

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Cozy, seasonal American dining spot with botanical decor & a craft cocktail list, plus beer & wine.

15 E Kirby St Apt D (Detroit)

Cozy, seasonal American dining spot with botanical decor & a craft cocktail list, plus beer & wine.

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Modern, hip spot for steaks & more alongside beer, wine & craft cocktails from the bar.

47 Watson St (Detroit)

Modern, hip spot for steaks & more alongside beer, wine & craft cocktails from the bar.

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La Lanterna

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Urbane spot for housemade pastas & Neapolitan-style pizzas, plus wine & craft beers.

1224 Griswold St (Detroit)

Urbane spot for housemade pastas & Neapolitan-style pizzas, plus wine & craft beers.

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Slows Bar BQ

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Slow cooked meats paired with hearty sides & craft beers aplenty in a cozy, rustic space.

2138 Michigan Ave (Detroit)

Slow cooked meats paired with hearty sides & craft beers aplenty in a cozy, rustic space.

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Casual takeout featuring a wide array of sauces and dry rubs for wings.

18743 Mack Ave (Detroit)

Casual takeout featuring a wide array of sauces and dry rubs for wings.

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Parc

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Elevated Detroit cuisine with a vast wine list offered in a chic, modern space in an urban park.

800 Woodward Ave (Detroit)

Elevated Detroit cuisine with a vast wine list offered in a chic, modern space in an urban park.

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